Big Graphics Have Big Impact on Local Campaign.
Posted by Rick Sader on April 7, 2011 at 9:11 amTo kick-off his run for Stafford Commonwealth Attorney in Virginia, Eric Olsen turned to Lone Eagle for a 4′x10′ banner as a backdrop to his announcement on the courthouse steps. As you’ll see in the photo below, this simple, low-cost vinyl banner made a big impact on the look and feel of the event. But let’s go back in time to a few days before the event. The phone rang on a Friday afternoon about 4:45pm Pacific and it went something like this:
“Good afternoon, Lone Eagle.”
“Hi Rick, it’s Eric Olsen…..got a minute?”
“Hey Eric, how’s it goin’?”
“I know it’s late notice, and I understand if you’re not able to do it, but I’m announcing my candidacy next Wednesday and I was wondering if you could make me a big banner.”
A big grin slowly came across my face. First of all, I love it when clients call with tight deadlines & they’re not sure if I can deliver. I’ve never missed a deadline…. never…. not once….. no matter how tight. Second, Eric is a friend of mine and the thought of helping him by doing what I do best made me very happy.
He emailed me some thoughts on what he wanted his graphics to look like and I got to work right away. About 90 minutes later, I emailed him a low-resolution version for his approval. (Would have been sooner but, hey, it was dinner time….. a guy’s gotta eat). He approved it Saturday morning and I started printing. About 30 minutes later I was busy punching grommets into his beautiful glossy campaign banner. It helps to have awesome ICC profiles ready to go for a huge range of media. It’s one of the things that allows Lone Eagle to fly thru jobs with both high quality and speed. My local FedEx shop had it by lunchtime and Eric had it in his Fredericksburg, VA home by Monday afternoon (two days before the event).
Here’s a photo that Eric emailed me after his event. That’s Eric on the right:
Put yourself in Eric’s shoes for a minute and imagine how he felt. I’m sure he was relieved to find the package on his doorstep Monday afternoon….two days before his event. Later, he told me how “awesome” his graphics were and how happy he was. A great big smile came across my face. That’s how we roll at Lone Eagle. Now what can we do for YOU?
Boost Your Booth: How to Achieve Maximum Visual Impact at Trade Shows.
Posted by Rick Sader on May 25, 2010 at 12:37 pmHave you ever attended a trade show and felt like your booth just didn’t quite measure up to your neighbor’s? Then you’ve just experienced “tradeshow booth envy”. Don’t worry…that can be treated.
Imagine being a vendor at the World Travel Market in London. It’s the world’s biggest tradeshow for the travel industry and features over 5,000 international companies displaying exhibits for over 45,000 discerning participants. How do any of them hope to stand out? A great-looking booth is the first step.
Whether you’re in advertising, retail, interior design, or any other industry that uses tradeshows to spread the word about your company’s innovative products, you’ll need to distinguish yourself from the crowd to be successful. Carefully crafted, superior quality visual displays are a great way to give your company the edge. If you have excellent graphics to add impact to your message, people will be more likely to notice your exhibit at the show and, more importantly, remember it later. It’s vital to choose the right combination of media and printing technology to deliver colors that pop and crisp visuals that capture every detail. Here are a few options that will make your next trade show display attention-grabbing and unforgettable:
Seeking a solution with maximum vibrancy and durability at low cost? Try graphics printed on polyethylene (PE) or polypropylene (PP) banner material. They’re made from recycled bottles and printed with water-based inks. And lamination will add protection as well as a variety of finishes including glossy, luster, or semi-matte. Try positioning three or four of these low-cost banner stands together to build one big, knockout image that won’t break your budget.
Graphics mounted to display boards
Keep your graphics looking fresh by mounting them onto sturdy, light-weight display boards. A variety of materials are available. Choose light-weight Gatorboard for ease of transport. Or Sintra for maximum durability. Or try Eco-Board; a strong corrugated display board made from 94% recycled cardboard. Pair that with graphics printed with water-based inks onto our FSC-certified coated paper and you’ll be the greenest exhibitor at the show.
Every aspect of your tradeshow booth should highlight what’s great about your products. Fabric table drapes offer a unique way to give your display a high-end finishing touch. A number of fabrics are available for large-format inkjet printing of your logo and branding message. Egyptian Sailcloth and Venetian Heavy Canvas are two popular polyester fabrics that have the look and feel of canvas.
Want to take advantage of a high-traffic yet under-utilized space for getting your message across? Just look down. Use your floor space to your advantage and give passersby something interesting to look at in an unexpected spot! And don’t worry; they’re non-slip and won’t damage the floor when removed.
You’ve seen these lighted displays at the airport and the mall. They’re a great way to add that extra ‘punch’ to your message. Backlit display boxes for tradeshows are lightweight and allow for easy changing of the graphics. So now you can keep your message fresh from season to season, show to show, or even hour to hour.
Your business is to wow the crowd.
Our business at Lone Eagle Digital Imaging is to help you to do it with flair.