The business world is always looking for better ways to be
noticed. Some strive for recognition through electronic media, some through
being a paperless environment and others through doing something unexpected in
promotion or customer service. One approach that should not be overlooked is
the value of print media.
As a company providing print finishing for
Rochester, we know the value of print. In a world where, for whatever
reason, so many are moving away from print media for advertising, there are
many reasons to design and circulate a printed publication rather than relying
solely on electronic ones. These reasons are as follows:
- Print media allows you to target a particular group of people. You can do a direct mailing based on their common interests, region, profession, or any other criteria.
- If you are looking for ways to grow your Rochester business without doing significant adjustments to your advertising budget, then print advertising lets you get your message out to those in the area rather than sending out information to cities all over the state. Consequently, you will spend much less on advertising.
- People tend to surf the Web for much shorter periods of time. In fact, most people spend less than five minutes perusing a website – unless that website has done an exceptional job of capturing their attention! However, the person who has subscribed to a magazine or received an advertisement or printed item in the mail will spend more time looking at it and be caught up in the text. In fact, advertising campaigns combining printed direct mail collateral with internet advertising achieve up to a 25 percent higher response rate than an Internet-only campaign.
- People tend to remember what they see more than what they hear. By having great looking printed media for clients and potential clients, they are more likely to recall what you have and contact you when they need a particular product or service.
- Internet ads will come and go, but a printed ad - be it in a magazine, on a bulletin board, as part of information packets, a direct mail piece, etc. - will be around for much longer. In fact, even if the original recipient does not retain the printed info, there is good likelihood that someone else in the Rochester area will still see what you have to say.
- Many people in the U.S. use ad blocking software on their digital devices, which means that many won’t even see your media. However, print media ads can be placed directly in the consumer’s hands.
- Because the average consumer is leery of following sales links online due to fear of viruses, most will not click on a link they know nothing about. When you send print media directly to them, they can avoid the perceived threat of clicking on a link.
- Printed media – especially ads - perform better than electronic media, and help to lend credibility and awareness of your brand.
These are just a few reasons that businesses all around
Rochester are opting for print media and finishing. If you have questions about
how printed materials can benefit you, give us a call today at 651-645-6000.
You can also Request a Quote
if you are ready for print finishing of your promotional piece.
