mercredi 8 novembre 2017

Sell Art With Postcard Mailers

By Matthew Kelly


In the age of electronic mail being the number one method of communication for nearly a decade, there is still a place for the traditional snail mail. Often a new entrepreneur may think of email as being the fastest, and least expensive, but there is also a place for tangible communication. Postcard mailers are an effective method for sending announcements and events using visual communication.

Often when people open their mailbox, they usually expect to find the usual bills or someone selling random products. However, when they see a familiar logo or image they can relate to, it changes their mindset. Imagine finding inside a stack of papers a beautiful glossy photo of landscapes, food, or a funny situation after a long day at work.

At one time, people used generic white postcards for business mailings because it was inexpensive and printing services may have required a minimal order. The problem with homemade mailers is that these can look cheap. The paper used is not only lightweight but is not recommended for printing photos, as details can be blurry.

A nice picture of any subject makes most people feel good. Even if the image is funny or abstract, the attention to details is what will hold the attention of most. There are instances where an announcement may go out but the recipient cannot attend or make a purchase. While this can happen sometimes, most artists are happy to have that engaging experience with those on their mailing list.

For the visual artist looking to build their clientele or announce a gallery opening, these are great promotional tools. New and established creatives use photo cards for event announcements, to sell a particular product or service. By adding their best work to the cover, fans may collect the postcards and save these as a keepsake. While electronic communication is also effective, seeing something on the screen does not provide the same aesthetic.

Like any other business, cutting corners can do an injustice to the visual. While some home businesses may be able to get away with using a basic printer for textual mailing cards but it is different for the artist. It is almost impossible to duplicate the same colors, details, and other attention grabbing features with a printer intended for home use.

What most new artists may not realize is that professional printing services are pretty inexpensive and can have some jobs ready within hours. Even if an individual is just testing out their promotion plan with a few cards, many services are happy to take on jobs of any size. Artisans with a small budget should find this to be great investment in their business.

Most printing services are also happy to make suggestions as to which images are best for reproduction. They will also use the best in technology to bring out the best in each image. A good printer wants repeat business so they will inform the customer as to what the end result will be.




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