Thursday, 26 October 2017

Sell Art With Postcard Mailers

By Matthew Kelly


While email use has become popular with business and personal communication, there are times when people want to receive paper mail. Although electronic mail may be faster and requires no postage for delivery, some things, like art, are better seen away from a computer screen. This is why postcard mailers are a good promotional tool for artists and crafters.

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.

These are all positive experiences that are welcome most of the time. A real estate agent may send postcards announcing an open house with the interior of a gorgeous home that is on the market to a select group. One recipient may not be ready at the moment but keeps the card because this could change. Had the picture not been clear or the interior been average, at best, the card would be ineffective for driving new business.

Ideally, the artist or crafter may use a website or personal appearance to build a mailing list. The photo cards or mailers should show off their best work so that the recipient will be compelled to support the artist. Even if there is no sale at that moment, the postcard may be considered a collector item because of the beautiful image. While online communication is good, it may be considered a secondary marketing tool.

While some may feel that online submissions may be the most effective, it can do little to enhance visuals and may be used as a secondary marketing tool. If a business cuts too many corners, the brand may be interpreted as cheap, as in lacking quality, by online visitors. The same applies to those who try to make postcards on a home printer, as most are not designed to make duplicate cards with matching details.

Unlike a few decades ago, a lot of professional printing services will take small orders and offer extras like same day service. This is great for the new entrepreneur who is handling their own promotion and needs to test a few methods before making a nice investment. Small postcards can also be made for other occasions like bridal showers, event openings, or to announce a product launch.

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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