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Short term ad campaigns attempt to get people to take action immediately. Whether the campaign involves postcard printing or newspaper spots, the ads tell about products and offers available for a limited time, creating a sense of urgency that causes people to respond. Here are some tips to help you short term ad campaign be all that it can be. Continue reading »

Poster printing can be a great way to promote your business. For the new business owner, self-made posters are simple and inexpensive and can be very effective. For well-established businesses with vast marketing campaigns, posters offer the exact same benefits. And since posters can range from a small 8.5″ x 11″ to huge billboards, the advertising possibilities are endless. Need some more convincing evidence on the power of poster printing? Here’s exactly why (and how) you should incorporate posters into your marketing plan.

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It is true of any business owner that a plan is necessary for success. An overall business plan will guide a business thoughout the year(s), making progress possible. One of the biggest parts of a business plan is your marketing plan. Your marketing plan includes every step you will take to market your business and everything that it will take to do so. Without a plan, you will flounder; with it, you will advance. Consider the following about what makes a successful marketing plan. Continue reading »

The plethora of original masterpieces available in the world of design still amazes me. It seems like it could be easy, especially in the designing world, to simply take from what’s already out there and tweak it a bit to fit the client.

When it comes to brochures, this “cheating” method of design does seem to happen quite often, but maybe only because of the generic, standardized templates available for do-it-yourselfers. For when I peruse the inspirational brochure collections on websites such as GraphicDesign, the variety of unique brochures is stunning. Continue reading »

The best way to draw the attention of your intended readers is to thrill your audience with fabulous graphics and smart design, whether for poster printing, billboard design, or signs and banners. Countless posters that overwhelm walls and billboards are too numerous to count, but do not let this fact discourage you. It is still possible to make your poster or sign stand out by using a few smart techniques. Continue reading »

Marketing materials are only effective when they clearly state the benefits of your business and encourage your customers to take action. Not only that, your marketing materials should appear professional and attractive. Poor quality brochures and business cards will lead customers to believe that you do business poorly. Here are a few tips for creating strong marketing materials for any business venture. Continue reading »

If you take a look at a dozen business cards, you will see some common elements as well as a wide range of differing designs. The ones that grab your attention are the full color images and streamlined designs. Even a plain black on white can be eye-catching if the white space is used well and the fonts are well-chosen. The point is that extra care should be taken to make a great business card printing piece that represent your business well. Continue reading »

Catalogs come in a variety of sizes and styles. The choice is yours. You may make this decision based on creative ideas, or you may consider the cost effectiveness of each choice. Here are a few tips on catalog printing and mailing to help make your choice easier as well as to make the process go a bit smoother. Continue reading »

The rhythm of trends can catch anyone off guard. It seems that there is never just one trend-setter. It would appear the design community holds a collective train of thought that shifts together to create new and better design. When you find a new trend in design, you are likely to see it elsewhere at the same time.
 
In the blog Web Design Trends for 2010 there are examples of new trends being set by several designers. These certainly are not the only ones of their kind. Study these and then take a look around to find others like them. Below are some of the trends discussed in the blog, but with my own thoughts on how they affect print media as well. Continue reading »

Catalog printing is a costly process, so catalogs need to be as effective as possible. In general, your catalog needs to work like a good sales person: it should describe product benefits, talk about quality, assure customers they are making a good choice, and make it easy to purchase products. Here are some ways to improve your catalogs so they will generate more sales. Continue reading »