Flyer Printing – Helping Your Message Stand Out

Flyer Printing – Helping Your Message Stand Out

Custom flyers are a great way to share your company’s message with a wider audience. Whether you’re using them in your business or handing them out at events, flyers have an excellent ability to grab a potential customer's attention and entice them to use your services.

Popular Uses of Flyers

Flyers are generally used to entice customers. It gives them something tangible to remind them of services or options your company can offer them and helps encourage them to follow-up at a later date. Some popular uses of flyers include the following:

  • Detailing Services and Products – Flyers are a great way to show off or introduce new services and products your company can provide.
  • Promoting Specials – When you’re having a sale or promoting an offer, a flyer is an excellent way to help spread the word to prospective clients.
  • Event Promotion – Whether promoting a play, a gig, or a vendor market, flyers are a great way to put information in front of potential customers to get them to stop by and help boost foot traffic for the event.

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Ways to Make Your Flyers Stand Out

Part of getting noticed is ensuring your flyers stand out among the many that customers may receive. Catching their eye and sparking their interest will help them read the contents instead of simply throwing them away.

  • Use High Resolution Images – Most people are visual by nature so using crisp eye-catching images will help catch their attention long enough for them to read the flyer. Ensuring your graphics are as good of a quality as the overall printed piece helps convey and cement your company’s professional image.
  • Use High Quality or Unique Paper – Using quality papers helps your message stand out. If budget concerns limit you to black and white printing, try using a colored stock to draw the customers’ attention. If your design uses full-color images, then printing them on a glossy paper will help them pop even more.
  • Make the Information Clear – While flyers can be used for marketing purposes, they are primarily used to deliver focused and specific messages to potential clients. Try not to get caught up in providing too much information. The goal is to get them to visit your business. You or your employees can fill them in on any minutia once they arrive at the business. If there’s too much text, the customer may not take the time to read the piece at all.

If you are looking for an experienced printer who understands your project needs and can produce high quality pieces to fit any budget contact Cascade Print Media today.

History of Paper

History of Paper

Paper is one everyday item that most people take for granted in their everyday lives. However, paper has a fascinating history spanning multiple continents and several thousand years.

 

Written languages existed long before the concept of paper was conceived. Before paper, words and symbols were transcribed onto materials such as tree bark, clay, and animal skins.

 

It is believed that papers' origins can be traced back to the year 105 AD in an area of China called Lei-Yang. There, a court official named Ts'ai Lun made the first known type of paper. To do this, he mixed water, tree bark, hemp, and cloth rags, mashed them into a pulp, pressed out the liquid, and hung the remaining thin mat in the sun to dry. This invention proved popular, and paper soon spread throughout China, where less than 200 years later, paper was being widely used for making books.

 

By 700 AD, paper had spread throughout the Middle East, where its use flourished for 500 years before papermaking made its way to Europe. The first papermills were created in Spain, and soon after, mills spread throughout Europe. Paper was widely used for printing important books, bibles, and legal documents.

 

The first papermill in America was created in 1690, which made paper using a technique and materials quite similar to the original Chinese papermaking technique. Over time, as demand for paper grew throughout the colonies, papermills shifted to using wood to make paper, as trees were a far more abundant resource to use for raw materials.

 

Today, paper is made from trees grown in sustainably managed forests and from recycled paper. At Cascade Print Media, we are proud that 100% of the paper we use for printing comes from recycled materials. Additionally, 100% of our paper waste is recycled into new paper.

 

Contact us today to partner with a local organization that makes sustainability and conservation a priority!

 

 

 

Convention Ready

Convention Ready

Conventions are great ways to market your brand and draw consumers to your products. Here are a few key essentials you should consider for your convention.

Pull-up Banners – these are available in various sizes and are great for travel. These banners can roll down into a canister and come in a carry case. Standing at an average height of about 90” tall, these are a great way to help stand out in a crown and showcase your product. Stands are also available as small as 11 x 17 and come in various widths as well.

Vinyl Banners – Banners are great for directional use and booth signage. Banners are one of the easiest to make, and are easy to hang from a wall, fence, table, or ceiling.

Step & Repeat banners– often made of a light-weight fabric, a step and repeat banner is convenient for travel, the stand breaks down into a carry case and allow you to provide a substantial background for your booth. Also available in multiple sizes and print options.

Standees – Stand out in a crowd with something cool to stand by, get creative, find something someone wants to stand next to and take a photo. Standees are fun, and eye-catching. Often made of lightweight foamcore material, standees can be cut into shape sending your creativity to endless possibilities. 

Tablecloths – A tablecloth is an essential for your booth, it provides a clean and vibrant surface for your table, offers advertisement and is light weight and easy to travel with. Tablecloths are mostly offered in 4’ x 6’ and 8’ and can be completely customized with your branding.

Promotional Products – who doesn’t like a free pen or water bottle, or a nice tote to carry all their literature in while walking through a convention. Promotional products are a great way to get your name out there. Hand someone something free that they will take with them for future use with your company name, logo and contact info.

Handouts – Don’t forget your literature! Handing out a brochure about your product is a great way to start a conversation. Get creative, print a brochure full of color and images that catch the eye of your audience. You can also consider something fun like a sticker or patch to also hand out.

Custom Apparel – Look Sharp! Get yourself and your team some personalized apparel with your company name embroidered so people know who you are and what you do. We have a huge selection of apparel, hats, jackets and bags that would work great for your needs!

Partnering with Cascade Print Media can help you harness the potential of event signage and carve out a distinctive space at your next tradeshow or convention!

The Power of Company Swag

The Power of Company Swag

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In the bustling world of business, every company strives to stand out amidst the competition. Amidst the myriad of marketing strategies available, one often overlooked yet powerful tool is company swag and promotional products. These tangible items not only serve as a means of brand promotion but also play a pivotal role in fostering customer engagement and loyalty. Read on to explore the significance of company swag and compelling uses for these promotional products.

 

Brand Visibility

Company swag serves as a walking billboard for your brand. Whether it's a branded t-shirt, tote bag, or water bottle, these items act as mobile advertisements, spreading awareness of your brand wherever they go. By incorporating your logo and brand message onto these products, you create an opportunity for organic brand exposure in various settings, from the office to the gym to the streets.

Employee Morale

Providing employees with company swag not only boosts morale but also fosters a sense of belonging and pride in the organization. Whether it's a cozy hoodie, a stylish notebook, or a sleek coffee mug, these items create a tangible connection between employees and the company they represent. Additionally, swag can serve as incentives or rewards for achieving milestones or goals, further motivating teams and enhancing productivity.

Customer Engagement

Offering promotional products as giveaways or incentives can significantly enhance customer engagement. Whether it's at trade shows, events, or as part of a promotional campaign, free swag acts as a magnet for attracting and retaining customers. Moreover, by providing useful or unique items that align with your target audience's interests, you can create memorable brand experiences that foster long-term loyalty and positive word-of-mouth..

Brand Loyalty

When customers receive swag from a company, it creates a sense of reciprocity and appreciation. By offering practical and high-quality items that add value to their lives, you cultivate a positive association with your brand. From custom pens to branded tech accessories, these products serve as constant reminders of your brand's presence, strengthening the bond between customers and your company.

Marketing Campaigns

Incorporating company swag into marketing campaigns can amplify their impact and reach. Whether it's through social media contests, email marketing, or direct mail campaigns, branded promotional products can serve as enticing incentives that encourage participation and drive desired actions. Moreover, when recipients use or display these items in their daily lives, they inadvertently become brand ambassadors, extending the reach of your marketing efforts.

 

Company swag and promotional products are not merely trinkets; they are powerful tools for enhancing brand visibility, fostering customer engagement, and building lasting relationships. By strategically incorporating swag into your marketing and branding initiatives, you can leave a lasting impression on both employees and customers alike, ultimately driving growth and success for your company.

 

 

So, whether it's a branded pen, a stylish tote bag, or a trendy water bottle, remember that every piece of company swag carries the potential to make a meaningful impact and elevate your brand to new heights. Looking for options to add to your SWAG bag (see what we did there?)? We Can Help!

 

 

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7 Benefits of Large Format Printing

7 Benefits of Large Format Printing

​Are you looking for new and exciting ways to attract customers? Cascade Print Media is here to help! Large format printing can help to attract customers in a new, fun and budget friendly way. Check out our top 7 reasons to use large format printing and its benefits.

Eye-Catching Visual Impact: Large format printing creates a powerful visual impact that captures peoples attention instantly. It can be a fun outdoor banner, a stunning tradeshow backdrop, a larger-then-life poster, or a vivid window graphic. All of thee options are hard to ignore and can effectively communicate your message, or brand, in a crowded space.

Versatility and Customization: You have endless possibilities with large format printing for customization. Size, materials and where it is displayed can all be customized to fit your needs, space, and brand style.

Cost Effective: Although grandiose in size, they don’t always come with a matching price tag. Many large format projects are cost effective and budget friendly. When compared to other advertising methods such as television or radio, large format prints offer high return on investment marketing and provides widespread exposure for a fraction of the cost.

Enhanced Brand Visibility: Usually, the larger the print, the larger the visibility. This makes them a great tool for brand recognition and exposure. Placing your brand logo or message in large format form ensures that it is seen by a larger audience and makes a memorable impression on all who see it.

Multiple Applications: One of the best things about brand recognition is the application of both indoor and outdoor. Whether for trade shows, storefront displays, office interiors or outdoor events, large format printing maintains its quality and impact, making them versatile to multiple environments and plenty of occasions.

Instant Communication: Talk about getting someone’s attention! Large format printing is hard to miss, making your brand stand out and creates a lasting impact

Durability: Large format printing are built to withstand elements, making them great for long team use. They remain vibrant and intact, even when exposed to various elements. This makes them a great investment for short term promotions or long term installations.

 

Thinking about a large format print for your next project? We can help! From window to wall graphics, or large banners (and we mean REALLY large) or signs, we are happy to help. Large format printing offers a dynamic tool to showcase your brand and market your business. Looking for more info? Contact us today!

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How to Use Our Proofing System

How to Use Our Proofing System

Please see our quick guide below on how to use our new proofing system. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out to your CSR. 

Please note that if not action is taken, you will continue to get email reminders until action is taken. You must approve, reject or delay your proof to stop the reminders. 

 

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**Please note this quick guide was provided to us by our partner, PlanProphet, in order to help our clients better navigate the proofing process