Bookmarks are now one of the most used and most
appreciated promotional tool in the market. It is now being used to
reach out to a big market at half the cost of other marketing materials.
These marketing materials are both practical and very useful and are a
great gift for book readers and other customers that you have. They are
very effective for businesses especially those that gets business from
books and bookstores. They can be found in wide array of sizes and
shapes and are made from different kinds of materials. There is no limit
when it comes to ideas in bookmark designs. But before you embark on your campaign, you need to plan your strategy
carefully. It may seem simple to print, hand it out to your prospects,
and expect people to come to you. That could work if you are selling
water purifiers in a town with no potable source water, but if you were
selling fans or vacuum cleaners, which people do not need to buy
everyday, this is not enough to entice people to check you out.
Therefore, before you print your bookmark, here are some things you need
to think about: • Determine your objective. What is its purpose? Is it to build your
brand or boost your PR campaign? These two purposes need to be
approached differently in the bookmark. A PR bookmark does not need to
sell. It simply needs to bring out emotions and feelings. Branding
bookmark, on the other hand, has to encourage reaction from people. Once
you are able to identify its purpose, then you can do on with its
design. • Keep everything brief. Keep in mind that people will not actually look
at it when reading, so keep your message short and clear. A short,
strong headline will easily catch attention and work better in creating
long-term impact to readers. • Keep it simple. Next to keeping things brief, you need to keep your
design simple and organized. Nothing can discourage people more than a
messy design. So, stay away from elaborate design. Just give your
message straight and simple. • Make these more than just a bookmark. Aside from putting your
marketing message, why not use it to encourage people to contact you.
For instance, you can include discounts and incentives in it. Tell your
customers to bring it with them when they visit your store to get a
discount. Be sure to include a time limit to encourage immediate
response. You can also consider printing a calendar and other
information of interest to your target market. This would make such
unique and increase its chance of achieving success. • Give your them to the right people. Do not market to everyone. That is
the simple most destructive mistake that you can make to your business.
Choose your prospects carefully and research about them. Where do they
go often? If you research this information well, you will effectively
deliver them to the right audience. This in turn will ensure you do not
waste time, money, and effort in your campaign. Though often overlooked, bookmark printing can be an exceptionally
effective marketing tool that can let you connect with your target
customers on a more personal level, something that surely your
competitors are not able to achieve. Kaye Z. Marks is an avid writer and follower of the developments in bookmarks and bookmark printing that help businesses in their marketing and advertising campaigns.