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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.
Using a digital printing service for poster printing is an incredibly simple, effective and inexpensive way to promote your business, product, service or event.
However, when posters have less than 3 seconds to make an impression and gain attention, you’ve got to get the design right. Before sending your artwork to your preferred printing company, check out these essential hints and tips to ensure that your posters make maximum impact while conveying your key messages.
It is a fact - we have become a nation of savvy shoppers. We know where to go to get the best deals; we check voucher sites before making an online purchase and whilst we once shunned loyalty points and vouchers they have now become valid currency in the game to get more for less.
So as a business what should we be making of this phenomena? One thing is clear – to get more business it has to be attractive to potential new customers and rewarding to existing ones. These days it doesn’t matter what type of business you are in because guaranteed it will be a very competitive market! From cafes (free coffee for every 6 purchased) to holidays (stay 6 nights and get one free) if you do not have an edge then the consumer is likely to click or walk away…..