Thursday, March 15, 2018

Try Postcard Advertising To Grow A Mailing List

By Scott Stevens


Getting a marketing or promotional plan together can be a challenge for new business owners. Often, it is common that only one tool may be used at a time when there should be at least two methods in place. While social media is effective in most cases, there should be a primary method for artistic ventures. Postcard advertising can be used to show off works while sharing information.

This is simply the process of sending out full color cards that announce a grand opening, event, or product release. While some cards may use a single color or a paper type that is not glossy, this is something that should always be done through a professional printing service. Even if a mailing list is very small, the idea is to keep the imagery looking good.

The cover can be a vivid photo, logo, or clip art image that directly relates to the business. In some cases, decorative text can also be attractive enough to stand on its own. Artists may use a picture of their previous work or clip art that tells the receiver what they are about. Unless it is part of the brand, it helps to keep images as simple as possible.

A professional can also edit photos so they transfer well. Not all photo editing applications can rasterize images so they no longer appear pixelated when digitally transferred. Most operations also have a person that can make sure that the most important elements of an image are seen once it has been mass produced. Not all home printers have this capability, as some high resolution images can use a lot of ink.

While electronic postcards can be sent as part of an email marketing campaign, the hard copy versions are ideal for handing out at events, or in addition to a business card. When attending networking events, these can be handed to anyone that responds to an elevator pitch. Having a tangible to offer someone can help establish engagement between two prospective parties.

In business, the presentation is everything and also the main reason why everything should look right at first impression. If a card has faded ink, uneven images, or looks like it was done by hand, chances are slim that it will draw the right kind of attention. Anyone considering this for their business should look at it as an investment.

Find out where local entrepreneurs get their postcards or print promotional materials made. It also helps to go online and visit small business sites to see if they recommend any service that accommodates small commercial orders. While some may offer low prices, the first priority should be quality. If corners are cut intentionally, please keep design and other elements simple enough to read.

Most artisans or craftspersons are pleasantly surprised when they realize how little using a professional printer costs per unit. Anyone who is serious about using this should talk to someone experienced in marketing or public relations to get image ideas or monitor the progress. If one set of images gets more attention than another, it will make matters easier when it comes time to place another printing order.




About the Author:



No comments:

Post a Comment