HISTORY

Stark started in 1972 as a paid/consumer circulation fulfillment service, originally for publishers in Southern California. The owner/programmer, two data entry clerks, and an operations coordinator got everything going. Computers were scarce, so Stark timeshared on a mainframe. Stark expanded because of a great reputation for quality control and added single-copy distribution as well.

In the 80's, Stark acquired the clients of a controlled/b-to-b circulation fulfillment service. Stark then built its own internal networks and a data center of its own. Stark's emphasis on client service, comprehensive reports, clean audits, and automated quality control grew our business without any formal sales effort.

In the early 90's, Stark reorganized for full service processing. That included a national reputation for flawless circulation audits and developed new systems. Earlier networks were replaced by PC's. Stark also administered the first CircDay LA, a hugely successful event for the Western Fulfillment Management Association that remains one of the few circulator training resources today.

In the late 90's, Stark applied experienced circulators. Stark was the first fulfillment services to provide hands-on control via a purpose-built Web browser interface. Stark integrated several levels of computers and two subscription systems...truly one dynamic company with everything you need on site in one place.

In this decade, Stark is a world-leading fulfillment service for small/medium sized niche trade, consumer, regional, and start-up magazines and their websites. CircDirect is our third major release of Client Web-based access tools. Our entire business has been built from our own efforts with our own software.

Today we actively participate in almost every circulation event. That includes ABC, BPA, FOLIO, Circulation Management, National Trade Circulation Foundation, Inc. (NTCFI), Western Publications Association (WPA), City and Regional Magazine Association (CRMA), and the Western Fulfillment Management Association (WFMA). As international experts in circulation of both print and digital media, we get the right job done through planning and purpose.

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