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Back to Basics: Print Advertising

A good portion of the business world is currently marketing through print advertisements. Through their creativity, people can showcase their products in various artistic ways that can easily attract potential customers. Print advertising can be a good way of getting your product out there for the viewership of those who may have an interest in what you are selling. But this can only work if the advertisement is done properly and in a professional manner. The competition out there is rock solid and everyone seems to be using print advertisement as their primary product promotion instrument. This article will highlight some of the basics that can help you be on top of your game with regards to print advertising.

Use Catchy Headlines

The headline that you use will determine whether customers will read through the entire advertisement or not. To get the customer’s attention it is recommended that you apply the use of catchy and interesting headlines that will leave the customer wanting more. A catchy headline on your banner printing can be developed by posing an intriguing question; something that you think people may want to find an answer to. Customers only have a few seconds to read though the print so you must ensure that the headline touches on some of the basics of the subject you are dealing with.

Make it Colourful

Colour is also a very important aspect when it comes to print advertising. With this in mind ensure that you use bright colours that can easily attract someone’s attention from the other side of the street. Dull colours will be a turn off and people may fail to notice your material. To come out with the best print ensure that you use at least three colours. The colours selected must also blend perfectly. Colour clashing may make the advertisement less pleasing to the eyes. This colour rule also applies to printing business cards.

Know the Target Audience

Knowing your target audience is a must and will help when coming up with advertising content. If the product you are trying to promote is for women, ensure that you speak their language and use colours that are pleasing to them. Knowing your target audience will also help you to understand how to communicate the message in a way that the target customers will easily understand.

Have Advertising Goals

Each time you come up with an advertising print there must be a goal that you are trying to achieve. This will not only help you attract more customers, but will also act as an opportunity for growth. Goals can be set depending on the number of customers you would like to purchase your product. For example, you can decide not to take down the advertisement until a specific number of people buy the product advertised.

Apply Graphics

Pictures speak volumes and can tell a story that would otherwise require a thousand words to describe. The advancement in technology has also made it very easy to come up with custom-designed logos which can easily fit your advertising needs. For this reason, it is a good idea to add pictures and logos to an advertisement to increase the viewership. The pictures used must also relate to the products being advertised. The best option would be using pictures of the products you are trying to showcase.

Keep it Organised     

Organisation is very important when coming up with any form of advertisement. Text should be neatly arranged with an easy to read font. If pictures are used they should be strategically placed in a way that the customers can easily see them.