



We are often asked if we can print wrapping paper on kraft paper - and the answer has always been no. Until now. Prompted by an obvious desire for kraft wrapping paper printing we have come up with the cheats answer - print the background in a kraft style. Obvious really :) There are many benefits to this. Read on for more information.
Improvements in technology give us many different ways of keeping track of time, with calendars on our phones, laptops and desktop computers. However, traditional calendar printing is still relevant today and has a firm place on the podium of promotional items. So whilst technology may be king, the printed calendar still rules the roost at home and in the office for recording important dates and events.
Whether you’re attending an exhibition or a trade show, meeting a prospective customer for the first time, holding a training session or doing a mailing campaign, presentation folders are the ideal way to showcase your business with confidence.
What should I include in my company brochure? How many pages should it have? We answer some FAQs to make your brochure printing a success.
Brochure printing is an important part of any company’s marketing collateral, yet we know from talking to our customers that considering the content can sometimes be a challenge. What should and shouldn’t be included; how many pages should it have; what type of paper should it be printed on? These are all questions which we are frequently asked.
Our life is spent being unique; ensuring that we are seen as individuals, whether it is through our appearance, beliefs, experiences or ideals.
In our work life as well, we strive to differentiate ourselves from the competition. Better pricing, newer models, more functions, wider choice. So why then do so many businesses opt for a cheap ‘off the shelf’ me-too design to promote their company, products and services?
Digital printing is seeing a resurgence as more and more consumers want to ‘digitally detox’, that is, to literally unplug from their computers and smartphones for periods of time. Printed marketing material is enjoying a return to popularity; printed materials are seen as adding credibility and digital printing can answer many businesses’ communication needs to really engage with their customers.
The Digital Revolution made a huge impact on how companies conducted their businesses for over a decade. The shift from hard copy litho or digital printing to online communications gave customers immediate access to content that often had a social context too.
Answers on a postcard: how a few words, a striking image and postcard printing can boost your marketing campaigns.
When it comes to promoting your business, product or service, opting to print postcards should not be overlooked.
Most people will say that everyday life is too crowded with marketing materials: direct mail, email, newsletters and pop-ups on the computer, all bursting with information that we don’t have the time to read.
Posters have long been recognised as an effective communication tool, so strong design and good quality poster printing can reach a wide audience quickly and efficiently.
There are many elements which make a memorable poster, from layout, text, typeface and colour to the images used. Appeal and clarity are two key considerations for poster printing and as we know, a picture paints a thousand words so it’s especially important to get your image right.
We all know how simple and effective it can be to design and print postcards to promote a company, offer or service; postcards can either be positioned within a shop or premises, or distributed by hand or post, to gain maximum exposure.
At A Local Printer we print postcards for many different business types, both large and small, and for a diverse range of seasonal and annual commercial activities, such as Valentine’s Day.
Who would have thought that the colours on the printed flyer you’re handed in the street, or which drops through your letterbox would create a subconscious reaction, impacting your buying decisions?
We all know that colour has a significant subconscious effect: we know that blue, for example, is cool, while red is hot — and also signals danger and passion! Because of colour’s emotional connections, it’s really important to consider the colours that you select for your printed flyer; it will give a strong message about your business and the services that you are offering.