Trade Show Banner Displays

Effective Graphics for Trade Show Banner Stands

2012-01-24T08:51:00.000-08:00

Banner stands are among your most valuable promotional tools. You can use them for retail stores, set them up at flea markets, implement them as part of a traveling sales presentation or use them at trade shows. Retractable banner stands make setup easy and quick, and are among the most portable of all marketing display tools.

While the display hardware is important, banner stands are actually just the framework to show off your graphics. Choosing and designing effective graphics for your banner stands will make all the difference in the world to your ROI at your next trade show.

You have an average of three seconds to capture the attention of trade show attendees as they walk by your booth. It may be tempting to try to fit as much information as possible onto your banner stands graphics, but that could be a major mistake. In fact, your trade show graphics, like most marketing messages, should be simple and bold. These tips can help you design the best graphics to display on retractable banner stands and other banner stands.

Simple Images vs. Complex Images

Images are meant to convey a message and create an identity. Think about the most memorable trademark images you know – the Coca Cola swirl, the Target bulls eye, the big red O for Overstock.com. They all have one thing in common – besides the color red, that is – they’re simple and uncluttered. The more you clutter your images, the harder it is for the eye to pick out the important parts. Keep the images simple and uncluttered for maximum recognition and impact.

Easy to Read and Digest Headlines

A persuasive headline can capture the attention of passersby – but to be persuasive it has to be easy to read and understand. Remember, you have three seconds. Keep the words short, the letters big and the message intriguing. Skip the fancy fonts – they just make it harder to read the words. Short words mean you can use bigger letters that can be seen from a distance – no one will wander closer to see what those tiny letters say. As for the message itself, think about the things that would make you want to know more. You just need a great teaser line.

Keep Your Message Short and Sweet

Keep any additional wording short, simple and easy to understand. Use bullet points. Avoid full sentences. Remember that banner stands are not brochures. You just want to attract attention so your booth attendants can take over and give the sales pitch.

Banner stands are easy to set up, easy to transport and highly effective. Choose your graphics wisely to make the most of their advantages.

Favorite Banner Stands and Their Features

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Banner stands are among the most popular and common marketing tool used by business owners for trade shows and retail use. The stands are typically made of metal and are designed to hold a banner graphic for display. There are a number of different types and styles of banner stands, each of them offering different features and best suited for specific uses. Of course, many business owners have also found creative ways to make use of banner stands – particularly retractable banner stands – in their marketing and communication efforts.

Standard Banner stands are lightweight, easy to set up frames. Often called X-frame banner stands, they can take a few minutes to set up and break down, and are especially suited for uses where your graphic display will stay up for longer than a day or two.

Retractable banner stands are the workhorse of the display world. There are dozens of different brands, sizes and styles of these stands available, but they all have one thing in common. The stand features an integrated banner storage case. To set up a retractable banner stand, you simply turn the case and lock it into place, pull up the display pole and pull the banner up the much the same way you pull down a window shade. Attach the banner frame to the top of the pole, and you’re all set up. These stands are lightweight, easy to set up and break down and often come with their own carrying case. They’re easily the most portable of all types of banner stands.

Telescoping banner stands are designed to fit multiple banner sizes, offering additional versatility for your needs. Because most telescoping stands have adjustable width and height, you can use them as tabletop display stands or floor stands as needed.

Double-sided banner stands are designed to display banners on both sides of the frame, giving you a number of options you don’t have with single banner display stands. The most common use for these stands is to display the same graphic on both sides so that your message is seen from both directions, but you can also use it to display two different banners or to make layered-look banner displays by using a cutout or sculptured banner on one side.

Outdoor banner stands are sturdier than stands meant strictly for indoor use. Most of them feature hollow bases that you can fill with water or sand to add weight and prevent the stand from being tipped over or blown around by the wind.

Choosing the right banner stands for your needs can help you create a stylish and attention getting trade show display or attract customers into your business. For more information on the different styles and types of banner stands, contact a vendor that specializes in trade show displays and equipment.

Top Reasons That Banner Stands Are Effective AdvertisingBanner

2011-12-31T18:31:00.000-08:00

Banner stands are still among the most effective forms of advertising at your disposal for many situations. If you go to trade shows or expositions, you’ll see banner stands everywhere – and with very good reason. They’re effective, inexpensive and convenient. These are just a few of the reasons that banner stands, especially retractable banner stands, are still the most effective, versatile forms of marketing and advertising for the money you spend.

Banner Stands put Advertising “In Your Face”

An ad is only effective if someone reads it. You can’t force people to click on your PPC ads online or guarantee that your prospective customers will read your newspaper ads or sit through your television or radio ads. Your banner stands, on the other hand, allow you to put your advertising where your intended audience can’t really avoid seeing it and reading it.

Retractable banner stands and portable banner stands make it easy to place your advertising where it will be the most effective. For example, pull up banner stands placed at the point of sale in your retail establishment are guaranteed to capture the attention of those standing in line waiting for the register. It’s the perfect place to remind people to pick up impulse buys or detail the advantages of a store credit card. Want to attract the youthful crowd? Get your banner stands into events at local colleges and high school events. Bring them to networking events to get your business noticed by young professionals. Because retractable banner stands are lightweight and easy to transport, you can easily move your advertising around to the places where it will catch the eyes you most want to catch.

Get Noticed at Trade Shows

Banner stands were practically invented for trade shows, and if you do a lot of your business at trade shows, bazaars, flea markets and other temporary business venues, they’re practically a necessity. In addition to advertising and marketing, though, pull-up banner stands can help you define and brand your space at the show. Retractable banner stands are an inexpensive substitute for custom trade show displays. They’re easy to transport and easy to set up, so your event staff doesn’t have to spend time messing with setup and can get right to work generating leads and making sales.

Promote Special Events with Changeable Banner Stands

Does your business run frequent special promotions and sales? A lot of banner stands feature displays that can be easily changed so that you can put up a new banner to promote every new event. These are a great option for restaurants, which can feature a rotating banner to advertise the weekly specials, or for retail stores that can advertise seasonal sales.

If you’re looking for effective advertising and promotions, check into the many types of banner stands and retractable banner stands available for your marketing needs.

Outstanding Banner Stands Ideas

2011-12-14T20:46:00.001-08:00

Marketing your business takes ingenuity, creativity and the right tools. Among the best marketing tools available for onsite marketing are banner stands. Naked banner stands are unprepossessing metal skeletons that don’t look like much of anything, but like many of the best tools for just about anything, it is precisely their innocuous appearance and simplicity that makes them such powerful tools. Banner stands are versatile enough to be used indoors and out, at your store site or at trade shows. They can travel with your best salespeople or stay at your main location. Banner stands can announce sales, increase your visibility, control traffic, call attention to your most profitable items – in fact, you name it, and the right kind of banner stands can probably do it. In my years of traveling to trade shows and exhibitions, I’ve seen them used in creative and innovative ways. These are just a few ideas of things that you can do with banner stands to market your business and improve your bottom line.

Increase Your Visibility

A local store has a slight location problem. While their building is perfect for their products, it’s located far back in a parking lot between two large buildings which block its visibility from the street. Because of its awkward placement, the store was missing out on a lot of vehicle and foot traffic until the owner hit on a clever idea to increase his visibility. He purchased a pair of outdoor banner stands to stand on the sidewalk at the front of his property. One has just the store’s logo and name. The other holds a revolving series of banners announcing seasonal sales and specials. Since he started using the banners, his sales have picked up considerably.

Backdrop Your Presentations

A local company frequently does recruitment presentations at colleges around the state. In order to stand out from the competition, which usually set up at tables hung with signs, the owner of the company invested in a pair of banner stands that display the company name and an art quality graphic of their facility. At presentations, he uses the stands as a backdrop to turn the cafeteria table provided by the college into a professional-looking booth.

Getting creative with simple tools can make a big difference in your marketing bottom line. With a little ingenuity, you can easily turn inexpensive banner stands into high-end marketing tools that provide a great return on your investment.

Banner Stands You Should Consider

2011-12-04T13:04:00.000-08:00

Ah, banner stands – where would the marketing and signage world be without them? Banner stands are ubiquitous at trade shows and sales events. They hold signs in hotel lobbies directing people to the right room. You run into banner stands in retail stores and at flea markets, driving down the road and walking through the mall. They beckon for you to come check out new products, take advantage of big sales and step inside to cool off in the air conditioned interior. If you need to attract attention and deliver a message, chances are that sticking a message on a banner and rigging it up on a banner stand is among the best ways to do it.

Banner stands come in many different styles and sizes. Many of them are designed to be used in specific situations, while others are more generic and can be used in many different situations. These are some of the basic types of banner stands you might consider for your use.

X-frame Banner Stands

The most basic kind of banner stand is the X-frame stand. The generic stand usually consists of a base, a vertical post and a pair of arms that usually fold up when the stand is not in use. To use it, you place the pole in the base, unfold the arms and attach the banner to them. It’s one of the most versatile – and cheapest – types of banner stands because it’s so easy to change out the banner. You just put up a new one on the arms.

Retractable Banner Stands

Perhaps the most popular kind of banner holder is the retractable banner stand. Like the X-frame, retractable banner stands consist of a base and a vertical pole. Instead of two horizontal arms, however, retractable banner stands have a case which holds the rolled up banner. Retractable banner stands set up in just a few minutes. You simply place the pole into the base, pull the banner up from the case – sort of like pulling down an old-fashioned window shade – and hook the center of the banner to the top of the pole. Breakdown is just as easy. Their light weight, protective case and ease of use make them an ideal choice for booths and presentations manned by one or two people.

Outdoor Banner Stands

The biggest difference between outdoor banner stands and other types of stands is the materials used for both the stand and the banner. They usually have a broader base for stability. Often, the base is hollow so that you can fill it with sand or water to weight it so that it doesn’t tip over easily. The parts of outdoor banner stands are generally powder-coated with a protective paint to reduce deterioration, and the banner is usually made of water-proof fabric and printed with fade-proof inks.

Choosing the right banner stands for your use can make a big difference in how effectively you can use them. Before you order a banner stand, take the time to explore the different kinds available so that you choose the best one for your needs.

Increase Your Traffic at Trade Shows with Retractable Banner Stands

2011-11-17T18:51:00.000-08:00

If you frequent trade shows and exhibitions, you’ve seen retractable banner stands in use. They’re among the most popular marketing tools available for trade shows and retail stores and environments. These banner stands include a base that houses a rolled up banner of your choice. They set up easily and quickly – you just fold out the legs, pull the banner up from the base and hook it into place – which is why they’re sometimes called roll up banner stands or pull up banner stands.

Retractable banner stands are highly portable. The base protects the banner from any damage during storage or transporting it from place to place. They’re light enough to be carried by a single person, and small enough to fit into a standard-sized back seat or trunk. That makes them ideal for single-person presentations at trade shows, department stores, flea markets, job fairs and many other business marketing environments.

Many Uses for Portable Banner Stands

Businesses and salespeople use banner stands in many different ways for marketing, branding and sales. In retail stores, they’re often placed near the entrance to attract attention and announce sales and specials, or positioned close to special merchandise. Other retailers place portable banner stands at point of sale to advertise store credit offers or upcoming events.

At trade shows, banner stands help brand a table, booth or other space with colorful graphics and an attractive message. Exhibitors on a budget often group several banner stands together to provide an inexpensive backdrop for their booth, and creative exhibitors may combine retractable banner stands with pop up displays and literature stands to create the look of a custom-built trade show exhibit at a fraction of the price.

Many roll up banner stands are adjustable as well as portable, allowing them to be used with banners of different heights. A creative art department can use that versatility to create multi-use banners that work in many different environments – just a logo at the top for branding, a logo and graphic for tabletop displays or a full height banner to use as a backdrop for a trade show booth.

Many companies that sell retractable banner stands employ graphic designers to assist customers in creating appropriate banners to go with their stands. These professional artists are an excellent resource for a company designing their first banner stands and banners because they understand the special features and limitations of the materials and medium being used.

If you’re getting ready to attend a trade show or looking for new marketing ideas for your business, discuss your needs with a company that manufactures and sells retractable banner stands.

Using Banner Stands Effectively for Advertising

2011-11-13T20:11:00.000-08:00

Banner stands provide a framework on which to hang business graphics and advertising. They come in many different styles, types and sizes, each of them best suited for specific purposes. The versatile marketing tools are among the best ways to brand your space, direct attention and traffic in your retail space and attract attention at exhibitions, trade shows and other events. Using banner stands effectively requires a combination of good graphic design, effective placement and choosing the right tool for the effect you want to achieve.

Effective Banner Design

When designing banners for banner stands, consider all the rules of good graphic and advertising design. Keep the message simple, the words few and the graphics bold. Consider the many options for banner holders when creating your design – tension fabric displays, for example, allow you to create curved and shaped banners, while retractable banner stands sometimes allow for multiple sizes of banners. The three most important elements of designing an effective banner are:

Color – Choose bold colors that stand out against the crowd, especially if you’ll be displaying the banner at a trade show or exhibition where it has to compete with other banners.

Space – Avoid overcrowding your banner with too many words and graphics – it just makes it hard to read. Provide lots of space around the elements to make each one stand out.

Words – When it comes to words, restraint is key. Most people only actually “see” a banner for a few seconds. Condense your message into as few words as possible so that it can be digested in one big gulp.

Effective Placement for Banner Stands

The most effective placement for your banner stands depends upon your intended use. A banner located at the intersection of two aisles, for example, can divert traffic around it and direct attention to merchandise located to one side or the other. Don’t forget outdoor banner stands, which can attract foot traffic and bring passers by into your establishment. If you’re planning a trade show display, consider how retractable banner stands can help define your booth area as a backdrop, back wall or divider.

Choosing the Right Banner Stand for Your Needs

There are dozens of styles and sizes of banner stands available, so there’s sure to be one that’s perfectly suited to your needs. Before shopping, decide how you intend to use your banner stand and where you intend to display it to help you decide which type of stand is best for your needs.

Retractable banner stands are the most versatile and easiest type of stands to use. They’re lightweight, easy to transport and protect your banner from damage while traveling. Most banner design companies will be happy to help you choose the best type of stand for your banner.

New Technology in Banner Stands

2011-11-10T12:49:00.000-08:00

If you’ve ever been to a trade show, you’ve seen your share of banner stands. Of all the classic trade show equipment, banner stands may be the most ubiquitous of all. After all, the one then that every trade show exhibit needs is a place to display its logo and a few bites of information about its products or mission.

While there are many different styles and types of banner stands on the market, they fall into a couple of different groups – folding banner stands and retractable banner stands. Folding banner stands – most commonly X-frame stands – are a simple, lightweight, folding metal stand to which you attach the banner of your choice. Retractable banner stands represent an advance on the traditional folding design – they include an attached case that holds a banner, rolled up safe and sound. To set it up, you simply extend the stand, twist the case into place and pull the banner up from the case to attach it to the frame. While many people have come up with innovative ways to make use of banner stands in their trade show displays, the basic item itself hasn’t changed much – until recently.

Banner Stands Plus Projection Screens

Among the latest innovations is one that seems so natural it’s surprising no one thought of it before. Traditional banner stands aren’t very different than portable projection screens – but it used to be that if you wanted both, you had to buy them separately. There was no way to get any kind of quality display for projection on a traditional banner stand. The newest designs for retractable banner stands overcome this problem with innovations that allow front or rear projection from a standard projector.

Retractable Banner Stands With Product Displays

Typically, if you wanted to hand out literature or display a product at your trade show booth, you needed to invest in a separate literature stand or product display shelves. There were some attempts to incorporate literature pockets for brochures into banners, but they were awkward and tended to not roll up well into the banner case. New banner stand designs incorporate a small platform along the bottom of the banner on which you can place small products or a few brochure holders so that your booth visitors can pick up some literature for more information about your product.

If you haven’t been to a trade show lately or had any reason to update your trade show equipment, you may not have seen these advances in banner stands technology. Before you buy again, take the time to visit a website that sells banner stands and check out what’s available to update your trade show booth.

Tips for Creative Artwork for Banner Stands

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Banner stands are among the most versatile, useful promotional tools your business will ever have. The simple framework of retractable banner stands allows you to mount the banner of your choice and place it just about anywhere you want. When you use banner stands, you get to take your message off the window and put it where it makes the most sense and provides the highest impact. Of course, buying a banner stand isn’t a guarantee that your advertising will be more effective. You have to do your part by designing a high-impact banner that captures attention and delivers a memorable message. These tips can help you make sure that your banner stands are delivering the best possible image for your business.

Keep It Simple

I know. You can probably talk about your business or product for hours on end. The problem is that you’ve only got about 5 seconds to grab attention and 30 seconds to convince someone to pique someone’s interest enough to follow through on your message. The less information your jam onto your banner, the more effective it will be.

Use Laser Focus

Before you choose or design artwork for your banner, decide exactly what result you want the banner to produce – what actions do you want your prospect to take after viewing your banner? What does he need to know in order to take those actions? That’s what should be on your banner – and no more than that. The more extraneous information your banner provides, the more likely it is that your reader will get sidetracked or bored.

Use Shorthand Images

There’s a reason that street signs use simple, easy-to-interpret line drawing to deliver a message. It’s because people fill in the details. Keep your images simple and iconic, with just enough detail to differentiate them from basic shapes. Silhouettes and line drawings are a better choice for simple messages than full color photographs or artwork on a banner stand. If you’re not sure how to convey a message, check out the various icons on your computer desktop.

Deliver a Call to Action

Given a choice between delivering information and telling someone what you want them to do, always tell them what to do. It’s the difference between a banner that says, “We Have Hot Soup!” and one that reads, “Try Our Hot Soup!” Which one do you think will bring in more customers? Add a simple icon graphic of a soup bowl shape with heat lines rising from it and you have a highly effective banner graphic.

Banner stands allow you to put your message or advertising wherever it will capture the most attention. Crafting an effective message is up to you.

Ways to Use Retractable Banner Stands You Might Not Have ConsideredRetractable

2011-09-12T07:50:00.000-07:00

Retractable banner stands are among the most versatile advertising and marketing tools ever invented. Most people are familiar with retractable banner stands at exhibits and trade shows, but they can be used almost anywhere you need to impart information or attract attention. Because they’re so easy to set up, tear down and transport, retractable banner stands are ideal for situations where you have to move your signage around, and even more ideal for use when you’re traveling or on the road. If you’ve only considered using pull up banner stands for trade shows and exhibitions, take a look at some of the creative ways that businesses and organizations make use of the possibilities offered by these eminently portable banner stands.

Back Up Your Sales Presentation With A Banner On A Retractable Banner Stand

Because they’re easy to transport, a salesperson can easily carry a portable backdrop wherever he goes. It’s a perfect solution for giving presentations in crowded venue – just open up one or more banner stands to place behind you and immediately cut down on the clutter and distraction around you.

Create a Display in the Office Building Lobby

Give your office visitors something to read and ponder while they’re waiting for a receptionist or standing in line. Retractable banner stands can be moved around the lobby to help create traffic flow and to assist in forming lines, while providing information about your goods and services.

Combine Retractable Banner Stands with Shelves or a Table to Create a Kiosk

Banner stands can be used singly or in pairs to define an area. Set up a pair of them at either end of a set of shelves to create a stand-alone kiosk to show a computer-generated presentation or use them to frame a presentation on a DVR display.

Group Banner Stands to Form a Larger Mural

The sum is greater than the parts of the whole, the saying goes. When you put several banner graphics together, you can create a huge impact. Group them side by side to create a graphics wall, or use them to create a multi-sided display.

Showcase Specials, New Items and Sales

Whether your business is a restaurant, a theater or a retail store, novelty is the lifeblood of your profits. Use retractable banner stands to highlight your new menu items, upcoming productions or sale products in a way that can’t be ignored.

Direct Traffic with Banner Stands

Portable banner stands can help you create and shift the flow of traffic in your retail space. Place a display in spots where you want to slow people down or divert them to a high profit area, or place banner stands with high profit items at the point of sale, where people are standing idle and most likely to pay attention.

Retractable banner stands are easy to use, versatile and inexpensive. If you have a marketing need, consider the many ways that portable banner stands can help fill it for you.

Considerations for Outdoor Banner StandsBanner

2011-09-06T12:53:00.000-07:00

In some areas of the country, outdoor events can bring in a significant amount of your business of the year. In warm states, you can set up year-round at agricultural shows, craft and hobby fairs, sporting events and flea markets. Even in the northern states, you can pick up a considerable amount of business at outdoor events. If you’re participating in an outdoor event, it’s important that you choose the right banner stands for your booth or table. Outdoor banner stands are different from those used indoors in a number of different ways, both for safety reasons and in consideration of the weather.

Larger Sizes and Larger Impact

One of the lovely things about outdoor events is that space is usually cheaper outside than in, allowing your company to take a larger space than if you were exhibiting indoors. Consider how the larger space impacts your display when choosing an outdoor banner stand. Chances are that you’ll want a larger size than you’d choose for an indoor display space. Bigger banners and banner stands give you more space to make an impact, but they also require bolder graphics and colors.

Consider Safety First

The banner stands you use indoors aren’t designed for outdoor use and can be quite dangerous if you use them for outdoor exhibits. Even a light wind can topple the typical lightweight indoor rollup banner stand, endangering not only visitors to your booth but your staff and yourself.

Outdoor banner stands are designed with a number of differences to make them less likely to tip or blow over, even in a strong wind. Most have a weighted base that you can fill with water or sand to resist tipping. Some also come with guy lines and ground spikes so that you can secure your banner stand.

Many outdoor banner stands are on a swivel pole that turns with the wind rather than tipping. The movement can even work to your advantage by calling attention to your banner.

In addition, banners created for outdoor banner stands also have a few customizations to make outdoor banner stands more stable – and keep them looking fresh and new. Some are printed on a lightweight mesh fabric that allows the wind to pass through it without obstructing it. The mesh looks like solid fabric, even up close, but the loose weave lets wind through and prevents it from billowing and tipping over the banner stand. Another way to accomplish the same thing is with wind vents cut into the banner.

Finally, stands for outdoor banner stands are often made using fabric that repels water and dries quickly and printed with water-resistant inks and techniques so they look good even in the rain.

If you’re doing an outdoor event, check with the event organizers to find out if they have specific requirements for signage and banner stands, and be sure to choose outdoor banner stands that are designed for safety.

How to Choose Banner Stands for Your BusinessStands

2011-08-10T10:28:00.000-07:00

Banner stands are among the most versatile and effective marketing tools at your disposal. Using banner stands effectively means knowing the types of stands that are available and choosing those that are best suited to your needs and your budget. If you’re uncertain of the best choices in banner stand hardware, this quick guide can help you decide which types of banner stands are best for your business.

X-Frame Banner stands are the simplest and least expensive banner stands available. They generally consist of two pieces – a vertical metal pole that fits into a base, and an adjustable frame that fits onto the pole. When you open out the arms of the frame, it creates an X shape, which is what gives this type of stand its name. You mount the banner on the frame by stretching it and attaching it to hooks or another type of retainer at the ends of the X. They’re inexpensive but can be awkward to set up, and difficult to transport and carry.

Retractable Banner Stands come in a number of different styles, including pull up banner stands and roll up banner stands. Imagine a window roller shade encased in a metal frame and you have a good idea of how a retractable banner stand works. The case holding the rolled up banner is attached to a vertical frame with feet. To display the banner, you pull it up from the frame and attach it to the top of the vertical bar. It takes about a minute to set up, and is just as easy to take down. Just unhook the banner from the top of the frame and let it retract into the base. Generally, the whole contraption folds up to fit into a carrying case that can easily be carried by a single person and transported in the trunk or back seat of a car.

Outdoor banner stands are similar to other types of stands, but they’re designed with special features that make it safer and easier to use them outdoors. Those features usually include a weighted base, or a base that you can fill with water or sand to weight it against tipping over, and weatherproof banner material for the banner.

There are dozens of different styles and types of banner stands within each of the major types. If you need more information to help you decide which is the best for your needs, most vendors of banner stands will be happy to answer any questions that you have.

Outdoor Banner Stands at the Beach and Other Summer Outings

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Do you do business at outdoor venues during the summer? Many seasonal summer businesses benefit greatly from using outdoor banner stands to attract attention to their concession stands, T-shirt shops and other boardwalk favorites. Others take their year-round business on the road in the summer, making appearances at summer fairs, food festivals and the plethora of summer events to maximize their community exposure. If your business makes occasional or regular outdoor appearances, or if your association or business organizes summer festivals, outdoor banner stands can help attract customers and visitors to your booth or stand.

Use Outdoor Banner Stands to Define Special Areas

If your organization is organizing a fair or outdoor event, a banner stand is the ideal way to define special areas, including the First Aid station. The eye-catching graphics and colors can stand out from far down the beach or across the fairgrounds, making it easy for fair attendees to recognize and find their way to special services.

Retractable Banner Stands Are Easy to Set Up

Businesses that have to set up and tear down daily, such as concession stands at the beach or ball field, need signage that’s easy to move and set up. Retractable banner stands are easy to transport, set up in minutes and tear down just as easily. If you have a permanent booth or building, you can just wheel them indoors at the end of the day. If you’re operating out of a truck, simply retract the banner, fold the stand and store it in the truck. Setup is just as easy – just pull out the banner stand, pull up the banner and fix it in place.

Weighted Stands Make Banner Stands Safe

Most outdoor banner stands include a hollow base that you can fill with sand or water to keep them from toppling over or blowing away. Even retractable banner stands meant for outdoor use often include a weighted stand to minimize the chance of accidents.

Vinyl Banners with Vibrant Colors Attract Attention

Attract attention to your ice cream stand, food concession truck or other seasonal business with a vibrant vinyl banner that announces your specialties. Custom vinyl banners can be made with any graphics you want. A huge ice cream cone or cup of icy cold lemonade on a graphic banner is a sure business booster on the beach or boardwalk.

There are many companies that offer outdoor banner stands online. For more information about pricing and availability, contact a supplier of retractable banner stands and outdoor banner stands.

Banner Stands Can Make Your Next Presentation SmootherMake

2011-07-14T15:23:00.000-07:00

If your business does regular presentations to the public, a pop up banner stand could be one of the best investments you’ve ever made. Banner stands are typically designed to hold an advertising banner upright so that you’re not confined to hanging signs or posters on the wall. They’re very versatile and handy items to have, though, because they can be used in many different, creative ways.

Companies typically use banner stands to attract customers to their booths at trade shows and conventions. There are a number of different styles of banner stands from which to choose, including roll up banner stands and pop up banner stands, both of which store the actual banner in a housing that attaches to the stand itself. They’re easy to set up, easy to tear down and lightweight enough to transport in the back seat or the trunk of your car. In fact, you can easily fit several in your car.

Banner stands range in size. While they’re generally 18 to 36 inches across, they can be anywhere from two feet tall, like tabletop banner stands, to over six feet in height. Many exhibiting companies have taken to using them as a backdrop for their trade show booths and displays because they’re easier to transport and set up than popup displays and complicated truss systems. If you line up three or more side-by-side, they make a creditable back wall for a fraction of the price of a more traditional system.

If your organization does public conferences, informational seminars or job fairs, you can make use of banner stands in a number of different ways. The most obvious and most traditional way to use a banner stand is to identify your organization’s booth or space at a job fair or in a convention hall. For that purpose, choose a full-size banner stand with a logo banner. You can use the same logo banner stand to maximize your brand imaging if you’re doing conferences at a school, college or public auditorium. Stand a logo banner at the side of the stage, or behind the registration table to help brand your event.

If you give the same presentation multiple times, use a banner stand with a banner to emphasize the important parts of your presentation. Have the banner printed with bullet points that you can point to as you give your lecture. A blank banner stand can serve as a mobile presentation screen for slide shows, PowerPoint presentations or videos so you never have to worry that the hall where you’re presenting doesn’t have one.

Banner stands have many more uses than holding advertising banners. A little creativity and some repurposing can turn a common banner stand into a unique presentation tool for your company or organization.

Retractable Banner Stands Make Your Business Stand Out

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When you pack up your business and take it on the road to a trade show, you need something to attract attention. Signage is a vital part of any trade show display, but your signs have to be bold to be noticed among all the visual noise commonly found at an exposition. They also have to be cleverly displayed – no hanging signs off the edge of the table, not if you want to look professional. Retractable banner stands offer a professional solution to the needs of the traveling professional.

Retractable banner stands hold your banners and signs unobtrusively. Unlike traditional banner stands, such as X-frame banner stands, retractable stands are easy to set up, easy to tear down and easy to pack. They’re designed rather like a roll-up movie screen that most of us remember from grade school. The vinyl banner is stored inside the frame of the banner stand on a spring-loaded rod. To set up your stand, you simply flip up the long arm of the stand, pull the banner up from the frame and attach it to the fastener at the top of the arm. When you’re ready to pack up, you just unhook the banner from the top of the stand and it rolls back up into the base of the stand.

Mechanics aside, the most important part of your banner stand is what you put on it. If you’re designing a banner for a trade show, there are a number of things you should keep in mind.

Color Catches Eyes

Choose a bold, stand-out color for the background of your banner. But sometimes less is more. For example, instead of making the entire banner bright green, use the color as an accent by placing a thick border of bright green around a lighter sign. It will still catch the eye of attendees just as well as a solid green sign, and will avoid the problems of trying to read against a high-contrast background.

Simplicity Is Informative

Keep your message simple. Break it down into as few words as possible for maximum impact. There’s a reason that you’ll often see signs that say “Everything Must Go!” Three words tell your targets all they need to know. Boil your message down and put it on your banner in big letters.

Important Stuff Goes Up Top

The most important part of your message goes at the top of your banner, which should be at or just above eye level. Don’t forget your call to action – it should go just below your headline. If there’s more information that you want to include, such as your URL or telephone number, put it at the bottom of your banner.

If you’re designing your first banner for a trade show, design for retractable banner stands to give yourself maximum flexibility and make the most of your signage.

Portable Banner Stands for Maximum Flexible Impact

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Whether you want to make a big impact at a trade show or help direct people to the sale section in your retail store, portable banner stands offer you the flexibility you need to create a big splash. Banner stands, generally made of metal and plastic, come in many different styles and types, but they all have one basic purpose – to hold a banner for advertising or informational purposes. That said, the many different types are designed for varied uses and budgets, and the right one can help spark your marketing and get your message across to people both indoors and out.

Inexpensive Banner Stands

For budget conscious business owners, X-post banner stands are among the least expensive options. They consist of a metal stand with cross posts that are designed to hold banners of various sizes. The most versatile of them are also among the least expensive. They generally have clips at either end of the cross posts to hold the banners taut. X-post banner stands are generally light enough in weight for one person to move them from place to place, making it easy to transport to trade shows and events, or to move in and outdoors. Most X-post banner stands include telescoping legs and folding posts so that you can easily carry it in the back of your car or toss it in your trunk.

Outdoor Banner Stands

If your business frequently attends outdoor events or if you want to place a banner outside your store on the sidewalk, you should choose a specially designed outdoor banner stand. Outdoor banner stands often have weighted bases, or bases that can be filled with sand or water to prevent them from being tipped over. You should also consider choosing materials and a style of banner that will hold up to the weather. Your choices include various weights of vinyl or fabric, and different shapes of banners that will fit on the banner stand. If your banner is large, consider a banner with wind vents that will prevent the wind from turning your banner into a parachute or kite.

Retractable Banner Stands

Among the most popular types of banner stands are retractable stands. Retractable banner stands are similar to roll up window shades or pull down movie screens. The stand usually consists of a tube that houses the banner, legs to support the stand and the banner stand itself.

Portable banner stands allow you to take your signage with you to flea markets, expos, trade shows and other events your company might attend. If your company frequently travels, or if you want the option of putting signs out on the sidewalk or mall outside your door, consider your options and choose those that offer the best advantages for your use.

Tips for Designing and Choosing Banner Stands

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Banners and banner stands are important marketing aids, whether you use them in a retail space, at a trade show, for a meeting or exhibition or to add a bit of interest to your storefront window. From retractable banner stands for easy transportation to outdoor banner stands to attract custom into your business, designing and choosing the right banner stand can increase its effectiveness and your bottom line. Whether you’re a novice banner designer or an old pro, these tips can help you design the most striking banners and choose the perfect banner stands to show them off.

Go Big and Bold

You want people to see your banners from a distance. Choose bold, bright, stand-out colors to attract attention, and put your main message in big, high-contrast letters. Keep your teaser message short and concise – no more than five or six words – and hit the benefits hard. There’s a reason you see so many banner stands sporting signs that declare “Huge Sale!” and “Monster Savings!” – they get the message across.

Call on the Design Experts

If you’re going to invest in custom banner stands, go the whole hog and call in a professional graphics designer to do your banner. It’s not just another sign – a well-designed banner is a marketing investment. Let a pro show you what a great banner design can do for your business. Many companies that sell banner stands field a graphic design team to work with their customers. If you’ve got the option, go for it. The company’s printing and graphics expert will understand better than anyone about the way that various colors, inks and materials work together to deliver high-quality results.

Don’t Expect Mother Nature to Be Nice

If you’re planning to use your banner outdoors, choose banners designed for the weather and pair them with outdoor banner stands. Choose heavyweight materials that will stand up to the rain and snow, and UV inks that won’t fade in the sun. Let your designer and manufacturer know that the banner is for use outdoors so that they can build wind vents into the design. Finally, mount the banners on outdoor banner stands that have fillable bases to resist tipping and blowing over.

Consider Your Time and Convenience

Retractable banner stands are the best choice if you’ll be toting your banners to trade shows and expositions. The banner rolls up and stores inside the banner stand base sort of like a window shade does. It saves wear and tear on your banner, and makes it much easier to transport and set up the banner stands. This can end up being huge savings, especially if you choose to use retractable banner stands to simulate a trade show booth display.

Choosing quality banner stands and banners may cost you a little more up front, but they’ll more than make up for it with better results and longer life.

Banner Stands Styles for Your Business or Organization

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Banner stands provide an easy, portable way for you to display a message or advertisement for your business or organization. They range from simple, lightweight X-frame banner stands to motorized, self-propelled banner stands that are an interesting novelty to use at conventions and industry expos. If you’re not sure what type of banner stand is appropriate for your business, here’s a quick look at the main types of stands available for displaying banners.

Roll-up banner stands may be the most popular type of stand on the market. Like portable projector screens, they include a roller mechanism that allows you to retract the banner into the stand itself. They’re easy to set up and protect your banner in storage or during transport. But they are heavier and can be more expensive than basic banner stand types.

Pole banner stands are lighter and cheaper than roll-up stands. They come in many different sizes and shapes, but consist of a base and one or two poles that attach to the stand and have a mechanism for attaching your banner graphic. Many come with a tube or case to carry your graphic separately.

Tension stands are the next step up from basic pole stands. They come in more fanciful shapes, and often have curved poles to draw the banner graphic tightly. These are often used for curved or shaped banners, and often make up the centerpiece of a trade show display.

If you’re looking for a smaller size to stand on a table or counter, you’ll find both roll-up and pole banner stand styles in smaller versions. Countertop banner stands are a lightweight, economical and very professional looking way of displaying information about your company or product at trade show and informational events.

If you’re looking for a real workhorse, choose a banner stand designed for outdoor use. Outdoor banner stands are heavier, and usually include a hollow base that you can fill with sand or water to resist tipping in a brisk wind. Banners designed for outdoor graphic stands usually include vents that keep your stand from sailing away in the breeze. They can be expensive, but you’ll get excellent value and ultimate versatility for your investment.

Hanging banner stands are highly effective at trade shows and expositions because they literally rise above the crowd. They’re designed to hang above the booth, where they can be seen from a distance and attract attention. They do tend to be more complex, heavier and harder to set up than other types of banner holders.

If you’re not sure which type of banner stands are best for your needs, contact a supplier who provides outdoor banner stands and other graphical displays for advice. Most employ customer service representatives who are very familiar with the product and the marketplace, and can give you excellent guidance in making your choice.

Making the Most of Your Exhibit Banner Stands

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Banner stands have become ubiquitous at expos and trade shows. All of the best exhibits display banner stands to help them network, market and advertise their wares. But they can be expensive, with even discount banner stands selling for more than a few hundred dollars. The better quality banner stands, including retractable banner stands and roll up banner stands, can cost considerably more. When you’re making that much of an investment in business equipment, it makes sense to make sure you get the most use out of your banner stand. These tips can ensure that your banner stand will serve your business well.

Choose a Design That is Crisp, Clean and Professional

Keep the text on your banner to a minimum and the graphics simple, sharp and professional. Give just enough information to intrigue—anything more than the minimum can lead to a cluttered, hard-to-read banner. Instead, use color tastefully to highlight important details and choose one or two graphics—your logo, for example—to feature on your banner. Remember, your banner is an attention-getter, not a brochure.

Only Buy the Best Quality Banner Stands

Choose a vendor with a reputation for good quality workmanship and excellent service. Your banner represents your organization, and anything less than excellence conveys a poor first impression of your company. Your banner should feature flawless printing, crisp, no-bleed colors and professional edge finishing. The stand itself should be sturdy and made of high-quality materials. People who attend business expos often will pick up on those little details and register them subconsciously, just as a salesman will notice when an otherwise impeccably dressed prospect is wearing down-at-the-heels shoes. Don’t give the impression that your company values economy over quality by choosing poorly made banner stands.

Make Good Use of Power Verbs

Your banner stands are a great place for a call to action, so make the most of it. Since you’re keeping your words to a few, make sure that you get the best use from each word that you choose. If, for example, you’re introducing a new version of the hula hoop at a toy expo, an effective message on your banner might be, “Try the ShoopLoop Now!” When designing the banner for your banner stands, consider what you want booth visitors to do and use your message to tell them to do it. Use verbs like “try,” “buy,” “win,” “ask” and “contact.” Add phrases that convey a sense of urgency. For example, now, offer expires, and hurry will spark your targets to action.

Work actively with your designer to ensure that your banner stands send the message you want them to convey. They’re one of the most visible parts of your expo or trade show exhibit, so be sure that they align with your message and image.

Give Your Banner Stands A Social Life

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Banner stands represent an investment of anywhere from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. For most companies, they’re only used for a few weeks out of the year, at trade shows or industry expos. The rest of the time, the banners live all rolled up inside their housing in retractable banner stands and never see the light of day. That’s a pity, because your graphics, banners and stands can have a busy and profitable social life if you exercise just a little creativity. Here are six other places you could let your retractable banner stands and pop-up displays strut their stuff.

Recruiting

Break out the banners for the human resources group at the next jobs open house. Attracting talented job candidates is no less important than attracting buyers at a trade show, but few companies think about breaking out the marketing materials for job recruiting. Pull out the retractable banner stands and set them out beside your recruiting stations to bring in a stampede of job applicants who are eager to work for a company that values the recruitment process that much.

Speaking Events

Company executives often speak at events throughout the year. Let the banners go along with the chiefs to help create buzz. Check with the speaking venue first to arrange a suitable area for setting up a small display area and send along a staffer or sales representative to engage with attendees. You can use banners to outline an area for attendees to ask questions or get more information, or even set up the banner with lighting for photographs with the speaker.

Retail Showroom

Why should your banners be packed away when they’re done with a road trip? If you’ve planned well, they’ll be as relevant playing on the home field as they are on the road. Use your portable banner stands to help create atmosphere in your retail space or showroom, or to explain your products to customers in your retail space.

Lobby

Use your banners to help add atmosphere to the lobby space of your office building. A welcoming banner can create visual interest in a bare lobby, or identify your customer service reps at their desk.

Open House and Other Events

If your company hosts open houses or showcases, break out the banners to help greet new visitors and pique interest. A graphic message on a banner stand can help present your message to visitors who haven’t been greeted by a company representative.

Trade Show Displays on a Budget Benefit from Banner Stands

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Trade shows are often an excellent investment for your company. They offer you a chance to solicit new business and solidify relationships with existing customers. While they offer excellent return on investment, though, they can be a bit expensive. If a trade show is a bit pricey for your budget, there are ways to knock the cost down to size. Budget banner stands, pop-up displays and table-top banner stands can help you create a memorable trade show booth without laying out the big bucks.

Banner Stands Define Your Space

Invest in several inexpensive banner stands to hold your graphics and capture attention. Retractable banner stands fitted with matching or coordinating banner graphics can even substitute for a back wall for your booth, replacing a much heavier and much pricier display booth. On top of the cost you’ll save up front, you’ll also save money on transportation. Most retractable stands easily fold up to fit into a passenger car so you can transport it and set it up yourself.

Combine Banner Stands with a Rented Generic Booth

Buying a custom display booth for a trade show can be quite an investment, especially if you’re not sure of the value to your company. Many companies allow you to rent a basic display booth in different styles and designs. Combine a rented booth with custom banner stands and banner graphics to personalize the space for your company. It’s a good way to test out different designs and styles and find which one works best for your business.

Dress Up a Tabletop Display with Budget Banners

Professionally designed tabletop displays look polished and speak well for your company, especially if you’re exhibiting in a small space, but they cost far less than full-sized displays. Combine a tabletop display with eye-catching banner graphics displayed on stands to draw customers into your booth area.

Consider a Used Pop-up Banner Display

Pop-up displays are less expensive to order and to transport than full-sized truss displays, but they can look very professional. If you choose the right style, you may even be able to change out the displays to refresh your booth display regularly. If you want to save even more money, check with a booth or display vendor to see if they have any used displays for sale.

A trade show or exhibition can be profitable for your business in many ways, but getting set up can set your budget back a bit. Retractable banner stands can help you get set up with your first trade show appearance for less, and start reaping the rewards sooner.

Versatile Banner Stands That Capture and Audience

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Banner stands are affordable, easy to assemble and versatile enough to serve many different purposes. If you’ve got a limited budget for marketing and signage, one of the many types of banner stands on the market is almost certain to be your most economical and effective option for getting your message across. The right banner stand can serve you at a trade show or convention, draw customers into your store from the sidewalk, display your logo at an outdoor event or help direct customer traffic in your store to your most profitable merchandise. The trick is in choosing the right banner stand for the things you’ll want to do with it. This short primer on types of banner stands can make your decision easier.

Retractable banner stands are among the hottest sellers for any trade show or display vendor, thanks to their convenience and ease of use. Your graphic banner is stored directly in the lightweight aluminum base. When you want to use it, you just pull up the banner from the stand in much the same way you’d pull down a window shade, and attach it to the top of a pole. Volila! Instant banner graphics, anywhere you want to set up. They’re easy to transport and come in a full range of sizes, making them a popular choice for anyone who has to set up presentations and displays on the road.

Outdoor banner stands are designed to withstand outdoor conditions. The banner framework attaches to a sturdy, weighted base, which is often a hollow base that you can fill with water or sand, to keep it from tipping over or blowing down the lane even in the strongest winds. Pair it up with waterproof vinyl banners for an all-weather display, or take advantage of the tip-proof base indoors to create lanes and sections in your retail area.

Fabric tension banner stands allow you to use unusual shapes and sizes in your banner displays. Lightweight aluminum creates a framework on which you can stretch colorful, shaped fabric banners. Asymmetrical lines and curves are an attention-getting alternative to traditional rectangular and square banner stands.

A-Frame banner stands are the sandwich boards of banner display hardware. They incorporate a lightweight plastic frame that folds down flat for storage and transport, and pops up into a two-sided display when you arrive at your destination.

No matter what your signage needs are, you’ll find a type of banner stand that is ideal for your use. Just contact a professional vendor of display hardware and banner stands to learn more about the options available to you.

Five Reasons to Love Portable Banner Stands

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Portable banner stands have fast become one of the most popular types of displays used at trade show conventions and for in-store displays. Originally designed to hold vinyl and canvas banners at trade shows, conventioneers, retailers and designers have found creative ways to use portable banner stands for many different marketing uses. If you’ve never worked with portable banner stands before, here are some of the reasons that you’ll love them.

Portable Banner Stands are Flexible Enough to be Used in Many Ways

A single banner stand can be used to display a graphic, attract attention or help direct traffic in your retail space. Use a pair of banner stands to define an area, or link up a trio to create the walls of a booth. Three banner stands create a back wall for a 10-foot booth without the weight and bulkiness that a standard booth would add to your event preparations.

Banner Stands are Easier to Set up Than Pop-Up Displays and Other Types of Event Show Displays

You can set up a retractable banner stand in less than five minutes. Just pull the metal frame into place, lock it and pull up the banner. Even if you use multiple retractable banner stands, you’ll still have your entire booth set up in less time than using nearly any other type of event display.

Portable Banner Stands are Easy to Transport

In most cases, you can pack your entire display into the trunk or back seat of your car. They break down easily, set up easily and weigh very little. For outdoor events where you need more stability, you can pack the banner stand bases empty and fill them with sand or water when you reach your destination. It may not seem like much, but reducing the weight you carry in your vehicle even increases your gas mileage.

Banner Stands Plus Creative Design Equals Maximum Flexibility

Banner stand displays provide an incredible amount of flexibility. If you work with a design pro, you can create a set of banner stands that can be used together for a full booth, separately to display individual banners or even if the banner is properly designed as tabletop displays for smaller areas.

Bold, Bright Graphics Stand Out Like Never Before

New print technologies have made it possible to get crisp, beautiful colors and sharp designs in both vinyl and fabric banners – the types of colors and graphics that were only once available for high quality paper. Couple the sharp, crisp images with portable banner stands and you get the kind of flexibility and beauty that you won’t find in any other medium.

Banner Stands That Increase Your Visibility

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Versatility and utility are the hallmarks of the newest breed of banner stands—lightweight, portable frames that hold eye-catching banners and attract attention to your business. Indoors or out, portable banner stands can help your business make a visual impact and draw attention to your trade show booth or retail space.

Depending on style and format, you can use a banner stand to call attention to your booth at a trade show, announce a sale at your mall retail space, increase branding at business meetings and special events and add impact to stage presentations. The many styles of banner stands available will give you an overview of the way they can be used.

Retractable banner stands are highly portable, making them a good choice for a banner that needs to be moved from place to place, either within your store or in traveling to trade shows. The banner, made of vinyl or cloth, rolls up and stores in the base of the stand. To set up the banner, you simply pull it up from the base, much like you would pull down a window shade, and attach it to the top of a vertical pole or rail. They come in many heights and widths, and may even be available in shapes.

X-banner stands are x-shaped frames to which you attach the corners of a banner to stretch it tautly. They usually fold down flat, making them easy to transport, and can be used with any banner that fits their size.
Outdoor banner stands are usually constructed with weather-resistant materials and tip-proof bases to prevent them being blown over by gusts of wind. In addition, some outdoor banner stands may include guy lines to help stabilize them. They’re suitable for outdoor events and sidewalk displays.

Some custom banner stands may include the banner, especially in the case of tension banner stands which are designed to display a banner cut to an unusual shape. Others are only the metal frame, to be used with any type of printed banner or display graphic. The price will reflect the materials used, the type of stand and the amount of customization your display requires.

The price of banner stands varies widely, from less than a hundred dollars for a basic counter-top X-frame stand to hundreds of dollars for custom outdoor banner stands or lighted banner stands used at trade shows.

Choosing the Best Banner Stands for Your Needs

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Banner stands are among the top marketing tools for getting noticed at trade shows and in your community. They run the gamut from inexpensive X-frame banner stands to top-of-the-line custom banner stands for shaped banners and graphics. Choosing the right stand for your business depends on many factors. Each type of banner stand excels at meeting one or more of those factors.

Cost – When Economy Is Important

When money is tight and price is your deciding factor, the old-fashioned X-frame banner stand is probably your best bet. The lightweight X-frames consist of a lightweight metal frame that fits together to support a plastic or cloth banner. The banner is usually attached to the cross frame by means of grommets in each of the four corners that slip over the ends of the poles. The stand breaks down quickly and easily, and may store in its own case, making it portable, inexpensive and easy to use.

Retractable banner stands, also called pull-up banner stands, store the banner inside the base of the stand, keeping it wrinkle-free and clean. Setting them up is as easy as attaching the base to a vertical pole, pulling the banner up and attaching it to the top of the pole. Breaking it down is just as quick and easy. This type of stand comes in a variety of heights and widths to suit your needs. Their convenience and ease of use and storage have made retractable banner stands the most popular style in use for both trade show and retail store use.

Flexible banner stands are designed to display shaped banners to their best advantage. Usually made of a flexible plastic frame, they stretch the fabric of the banner taut and maintain its shape. They’re the best choice if you want a unique banner style that will stand out on the trade show floor.

Outdoor banner stands require special stands that will hold their own against the elements. Pop-up A-frame banner stands come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Usually made of weatherproof materials, the folding frames are easy to set up on just about any surface. They often include stakes to secure them on soft surfaces, such as sand or dirt, and a weighted base to keep them upright on hard surfaces, such as concrete or tarmac.

When you’re preparing marketing materials for a trade show booth or choosing banners for a retail space, consider your needs then choose the banner stand that best suits them. Remember, the right banner stand is the one that displays your message in the way that you want it to be seen.

Business Advertising with Banner Stands

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Advertising can be a huge cost of doing business, but in the end, there are many forms of advertising that simply don’t give you enough results for your dollar. Banner stands are an affordable solution to business advertisements. Outdoor banner stands are an easy way to increase foot traffic to your store and retractable banner stands can go with you to tradeshows or sit on the showroom floor. Banner stands come in an array of colors, shapes and sizes to fit any advertising needs; the hardest choice is which one to buy.

Retractable Banner Stands

The banners in this family are considered the most effective trade show banners. There are two main types of retractable banner stands, roll up banner stands and pull up banner stands, which get the name from the mechanism that retracts the banner when not in use. Unless you have an extremely large banner, only one person is needed to set up or take down these banners—it’s that simple.

Portable Banner Stands

Portable banner stands are a family of banners including but not limited to: non-retractable banner stands, spring back banner stands or tension back banner stands. The banner models in this family must be manually attached as they have no retraction mechanism. They range in size from 24 X 62 to 39.4 X 157.5, depending on how portable you want it and how much you’ll be moving it.

Outdoor Banner Stands

Outdoor banner stands are another type of portable banner, great for events or promotional specials. They all feature a weighted base to keep from blowing over in the wind, and you can fill the base with either sand or water. To transport the banner all you have to do is empty the base and you’ll have a lightweight easy to move banner. They come in both single and double sided and in a range of sizes to fit any budget or need. Typically these banners are the least expensive, so if you just want to try a banner and see if it improves your business this is the safest way to do that.

Banner stands are built to be extremely user friendly because they’re easy to handle and quick to set up and support, all the while advertising for your business. They can be used for trade shows, special information or conferences. If you are looking to take your advertising to the next level but don’t want to waste you money, order a banner stand today and see what a difference one can make.

How Banner Stands Can Boost Your Business

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No matter how large or small your business, there is no doubt that advertising will work to bring more customers to you. The traditional methods, like printing and advertisement in the local newspaper or poster displays work, but are expensive and can be too static for dynamic modern businesses. This is where a portable, vibrant advertising display would really be useful. Banner stands are those great retractable displays that are highly portable and easy to use. Simply find the right location, set it up and away you go. Collect it up at the end of the day, or update as you go along.

Advertising

The most obvious use for these great displays is to advertise your products. Find the perfect spot to erect your portable banner stands where they will entice potential customers to visit your business. Whether you are a shop owner who wants to advertise a sales event or promotion, or a restaurant with a delicious menu, one of these in the right spot will certainly increase your business. The portable nature means that you never need to worry about graffiti spoiling your expensive permanent advertising poster. The range of styles and sizes means that there is bound to be one suited to your needs.

Information

It is not just possible to use these products for advertising displays. You can use these displays to show any information that you want people to see. You could have one showing the opening hours for your shopping mall displayed at the entrance, or a hotel could use one to show the latest conference room bookings. Retractable banner stands are easy to set up and take down at the end of the day.

Outdoors

You are not just confined to using these great portable display indoors either. The great outdoor range includes a number of models designed to be weather proof and are large enough to really make a great impression. Whether it is advertising a beach front café, or a name-brand drink at a music festival, the outdoor displays really make a great impression. No matter what you want to use it for, there will be an outdoor banner stand that is ideal for your purpose.

Banner stands are great for portable advertisements and other attention grabbing displays. They can be used anywhere that you might want to advertise your products or provide information to passing members of the public. It does not matter what size your business is, a banner stand can help you to entice more customers and increase your profits.

The Promotion and Marketing Potential of Outdoor Banner Stands

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Exhibitions and trade shows are an important method of marketing products and services for many small and large businesses. Their appeal not only reaches other business owners who attend the shows, but also extends to the general public who want access to products and services at competitive prices. Family events such as festivals and reunions continue to grow in popularity and appeal with more and more people realizing the importance of spending quality time together.

The Unique Requirements of Outdoor Events

Many of these events are taking place in larger and larger venues to meet the demand of this interest. Displays in such environments need to be durable, weather proof and easily transported and stored. They must also maintain the visibility and effective use of space and resources that are basic principles of all trade show booths and exhibition tables.

Outdoor Banner Stands

Outdoor banner stands may provide the ideal solution, producing effective and interesting creative display in an outdoor environment. Free standing and made of heavy duty vinyl, outdoor banners are produced in a variety of sizes and shapes, enabling them to be purposefully designed for a specific event or company.

Roll up Banner Stands

Banner Stands are usually retractable and are built as roll up banner stands that are light weight and fit easily into a carry bag for ease of transport and storage. They are often designed digitally, using logos and pictures provided by the company or individuals that purchase them.

Variety of Purposes

Outdoor and roll up banners are also important marketing tools for store fronts and as part of a retail display in shopping centers. Surrounded by display tables of produce or goods, the banners provide an extremely effective and highly visible backdrop.

Variety of Designs

Outdoor banner stands and roll up banners are created and displayed in a variety of designs to suit their purpose. Purchasers select a design or style that best meets their need. Information that is required to be seen by the public may be presented in novel ways such as decorations, flags and as signage to aid their effectiveness.

Innovation and Creativity

With modern technology, an outside banner stand can be produced to meet a specific design requirement in a couple of days. Companies and community groups that invest in these signs report immediate and significant promotion potential and increased sales. Innovation and creativity produce immediate marketing results.

Let your marketing message be displayed…just about anywhere!

2010-11-23T17:49:00.001-08:00

Marketing has come a long way. While there was a time when there would be just the traditional modes of advertising and marketing one’s wares, usually over mediums where the customer would tune in to the marketer’s message, today the emphasis is just the opposite, wherein the marketer’s message appears where the customer is. In other words, the message comes to the customer and not vice versa.

Take the case of a situation where you are comfortably strolling on the beach; portable banner stands the form of pop-up frames have really made it simple for marketers to convey their messages even in such situations. Another instance could be when you are walking down market alleys; thanks to a wide variety of outdoor banner stands that have been made available, it is easily possible to quickly figure out what the marketers have on offer. Restaurants that showcase their specialties of the day as well as put up their menu on such portable banner stands quickly find that it gets results!

In every instance, the idea is to go out there and showcase yourself and your business to existing and potential customers in such a manner that they do not have to put in too much effort to figure out what you are trying to say and where you are saying it. In other words, they should not have to put in too much effort to “reach out” and get your message; it should essentially “come to them.”

Take Facebook, which has 500 million and growing patrons from around the world. With customized messages being displayed to Facebook patrons, it has really become possible to send out carefully targeted messages.

Overall, while in the past, messages would simply go out there on a mass marketing basis, with a hope that the right message would reach the right audience, today, thanks to technology and other aspects, it is possible to ensure with reasonable certainty that the eventual recipient of the message is just the person whom you would like to target.

Perhaps the day is not too far that coveted items as appearing in our dreams are advertised to us in our bedrooms, perhaps by competitors of those items, when we wake up!

Golden tips to garnering attention at Trade Shows

2010-11-23T17:24:00.001-08:00

Trade shows are an expensive yet mandatory exercise that every major business has to participate in. Depending on the industry, participation in trade shows could make all the difference between simply being in business and actually thriving.

Given this absolute importance of trade shows, it becomes equally important that suitable steps are taken to actually garner attention at these trade shows. There is so much competition at trade shows and it is so important to stand out from the crowd, otherwise you won't get any attention at all.

One easy way of catching the attention of visitors to trade shows is having your items on display. If you have a kitchen appliance business, it would definitely make sense to have all your items up front to make people stop and take notice of what you have to offer.

Another smart way of catching the attention of visitors is to engage with them, viz. bring in an element of interactivity, say through games, puzzles, quizzes, etc. Any which way, you will find that the brand recall of your business would go up significantly, once you allow visitors to engage with your business in ways like the aforementioned.

Of course, word about the presence of your business at trade shows must also be spread far and wide, ideally at multiple places in and around the venue of the trade show. For this, outdoor banner stands can prove to be the perfect platform of disseminating the word.

Today, you have a wide range of banner stands with very high quality imagery that are almost impossible for visitors to these trade shows to miss; when combined with the right textual information that you would like to convey to visitors – retractable banner stands are just the tool that you have been vying for, for your business to be known far and wide.

Besides publicity in and around the trade show venue, you can actually use pull up banner stands or roll up banner stands right at your stall in the trade show.

Overall, if you use the above attention garnering tips smartly, there is no way that trade show visitors would give you or your business a miss!

Banner stands: How to be seen

2010-10-14T09:04:00.000-07:00

In today’s age of cut-throat competition across every business sphere, it really isn’t enough to just be there out there…you also have to be SEEN. In other words, people need to be constantly reminded of your existence as well as that of your business. Otherwise it is very likely that competition will come and take your customers away, leaving you twiddling your thumbs!

While there are expensive ways of marketing your business through traditional platforms (TV, radio) or modern ones (the Internet), the messages on these platforms also often get lost in the clutter of information that goes the way of existing and potential customers. In such a scenario, what you really need is a static yet dynamic advertising platform that can get your point across to customers in a robust manner. In case you are wondering what sort of platform that would be, consider banner stands.

Given the fact that these banner stands come in all sizes, shapes and designs, you can be assured that your information will be highly visible. Not only that, but you can easily change the information on these banner stands to promote the latest developments in your business. Let’s say you run a chic boutique firm and have recently obtained a new line of clothing from one of the most coveted designers around; obviously you want the word out! The best way to do so would be through outdoor banner stands that are reflective of all that is happening in your business.

And just to reiterate, given the dynamic nature of these retractable banner stands, you can change the information on them from time to time. Gradually, your customers too know that to stay on top of the latest and freshest happening in your business, they need only see what's on the portable banner stands outside your business.

Could you have asked for a better, more robust and yet highly cost-effective marketing and promotional platform than this?

Banner stands for every retail setup!

2010-10-11T09:55:00.000-07:00

Among the options available to publicize one’s wares and offerings at a retail level, banner stands have increasingly proven to be a long-lasting, durable, cost-effective and extremely proficient way of doing so. That is the reason when it comes to publicity at virtually any level, many retail outlets and others are increasingly relying on banner stands to get the message across!

That is also the reason companies deal exclusively in banner stands. They understand the demand. Whether you need portable banner stands, in the form of roll-up banner stands or pull-up banner stands, you can be assured that you will find some with complete ease. Moveable banner stands are wonderfully versatile.

The primary reason these banner stands prove to be such an excellent draw is they are visually enticing, almost to the extent of being visually arresting. Depending on the effort and talent of the designing team, the final output of the particular banner stand at hand can be so impactful that onlookers will simply not be able to ignore it. And as anyone in sales can tell you, attention turns into walk-ins which turn into sales.

There is practically no retail type at all for which banner stands do not prove to be an excellent marketing and promotion tool. Take car retail showrooms – the latest models as well as special offers on various vehicles are often best displayed via these banner stands. Similarly, restaurants and bakeries find retractable banner stands an excellent means of enticing passersby as well as informing regular customers about any special dishes that they may have introduced or perhaps timings for “happy hours” and so on.

You can clearly see that when it comes to banner stands, not only do they come in various shapes, sizes or types, they can also be deployed with complete comfort, for a very wide range of purposes.

Four Musts for a Winning Press Conference

2010-09-22T20:09:00.001-07:00

When your company or organization has big news to share with the community, nation, or world, one great way to get the word out is by holding a press conference. It is easy to get carried away just focusing on what you plan to say without looking at the larger context of when you will hold the conference and how you will go about it. Here are some tried and true tips that will make sure that your message to the media does not get lost due to poor strategizing about timing and logistics, from picking the date to choosing banner stands.

1. Keep your credibility. Only hold a press conference for an important announcement, e.g., of a new product, a merger, etc. The media show up whenever Steve Jobs calls them because they know he’s got a fantastic new product to show off. Be prepared for challenging questions, though they may not be quite as difficult as the ones the nation’s President usually gets! If you don’t have anything more to say than can be said in a press release, then send a press release and skip holding a live conference. Media time is too valuable to waste!

2. Mind your logistics. Make sure that the date does not conflict with any other important media event. Invite the press, TV, radio, internet sources, etc., and supply them with the necessary connections. Use retractable banner stands

to direct traffic. You’ll want the photographers and journalists close to the dais or podium for better photographs and that Q & A period. Pass a clipboard around to get media contact data for later follow up.

3. Distribute a press kit. Include sound bites, photos, etc., that will show your organization in the best light. Many times journalists are under such a time pressure to get a story in that they will borrow directly from your materials without altering them. So include descriptions, benefits, testimonials, and any other information or opinion that shows off your product or service. Put enough detail, including contact data, that even those journalists who cannot make the press conference will be able to write a good story.

4. Show off your brand. All publicity is good publicity, and this publicity is free! The reporters will be there tuned in to your words while the photographers and camera operators are going to go for the most visually worthy elements. What kind of backdrop complements the kind of news you are offering? This is absolutely a time to have multiple banner stands so that no matter where the cameras aim, your company or organization name is clearly visible. Be sure to have a banner stand placed directly behind the speaker as well as a logo on the podium or table throw. Don’t miss the opportunity to include portable banner stands at entrances.

Combine these tips with a brief, articulate statement and you are bound to arouse the interest of the journalists present and get your news out there!

Five Questions You Must Answer Before the Trade Show

2010-09-09T09:05:00.001-07:00

Tradeshows represent an important and yet expensive marketing opportunity for businesses of all sizes. How can you make sure that your company’s participation in annual industry events and trade fairs give you a good return on your investment? Before you pack those banner stands, you need to have clear answers to the following questions. Tip: Great planning starts a year in advance!

1. What are your goals?

First evaluate which of the shows are worth your time, given your particular niche. Will your potential buyers be there? Can you check on the event’s past successes? Then figure out what your own goals are. Do you want to meet three new customers per day in order to generate a specific volume of post-show business? Do you want increased credibility and visibility? If so, find out how to become a speaker or panelist well in advance.

2. What powerful marketing initiatives will engage potential customers and generate sales?

As you develop your marketing plans, be sure to include advance pitches to your targets. Include a teaser or offer to increase traffic to your booth. Do not use your same old marketing materials for this!

3. What is the biggest and best display booth that you can fund given the budget?

Data show that large booths do get more traffic, as do corner booths and those on main aisles. Bold graphics work better than overly detailed banners or ornate banner stands, so go for clear and simple.

Do not confuse biggest and best with loud and hectic. In fact, making your booth a haven for those weary of the trade show can be a terrific ploy. One expert suggests offering fresh coffee in giveaway mugs with your firm’s contact data. As you place your retractable banner stands, why not add a comfy place to sit as well?

4. How can you leverage giveaways and promotional products that will create a buzz?

As giveaways have been shown to increase trade show traffic by over 50%, what cost-effective, clever gifts can you provide? Be it an ice scraper, a tote bag, or other item, make sure that it contains your contact data. It must also reflect your overall brand image as well and be relevant to your potential customers.

5. Who are your strongest team members for relating to potential customers?

You never get a second chance to make a first impression, so make sure that your booth is staffed by well-groomed, friendly, knowledgeable staff. Trade shows are about making connections, so good social skills are a must. Staff should be open to visitors at all times and thus avoid socializing with each other or becoming engaged in reading or other distracting tasks. Do not “wing it.” Have a prepared script that each staffer rehearses well. They should also know how to ask engaging questions and listen actively to establish the relationship.

A good trade show experience involves much more than just designing your brochures and picking out banner stands. Planning your goals, strategies, logistics, and staffing are all key to the success of your trade show experience. Putting in the advance time will make all the difference in the bottom line, which is what it is all about.

Trade Show Strategies: Attract and Engage!

2010-08-15T11:22:00.001-07:00

When your firm participates in a trade show, be it a major international round-up or a local fair, you want to get attention. You want potential customers to notice you and remember you. You want free publicity. You want impact. And in the long run, you want sales, so you need to engage visitors in order to convert them into customers.

How can you create a buzz about your next trade share booth?

Some business folks err on the side of being aggressive, of being too quick to move to selling. Others err on the side of being too passive and hoping someone will drop by and ask to do business. The key concepts for a successful show are these two simple words:

Attract and Engage

Attract Attention.

Your first job is to attract the attention of potential customers. Research shows that human beings are attracted to stimuli that are intense, large, repetitive, and changing. We also are drawn to things that have personal relevance. How can you use these principles in your trade show booth?

First, create visuals that are different from your competitors. What are you putting in those banner stands? Create your own digital scrapbook of what your trade show neighbors and competitors do. . . and then plan to do something different. Buck the trend. If everyone else is using blues and greens, use orange or purple. If others are using colorful photographic images, have banners with black and white Chinese characters, for example. The contrast will draw interest.

Rectangular banners are common—so use teardrop banners. Portable banner stands make rearrangement a cinch; you can even change your exhibit as you discover what works best. Avoid “same old same old” at all costs.

Next, consider how to use change or movement. Our brains are programmed to check out moving images, after all, our ancestors needed to be wary of lions rustling through the savannah grass. Put in gurgling fountain, a digital monitor, a motorized banner, or at least banners that themselves show movement, with intense, oversized graphics.

If the trade show environment permits it, consider how to use sounds that complement your product, from soothing or energizing music to nature sounds. Can you incorporate any aromas, from lavender to chocolate, that are known to attract. (Careful--they may also repel visitors and neighbors if overly strong.)

Engage Them.

Once you have the attention of passersby, offer them reasons to continue giving their attention by having something that will engage them. Human beings want connection, especially ones that benefit them.

One great way is the giveaway. You don’t need to offer free samples of your product—just something that a tired, hungry, trade-show-fatigued visitor would like! Would that be a bottle of water? A bon bon? A massage chair to relax in? What do you know about your typical customers’ general likes and preferences that could help you choose a freebie that would draw them in?

As they reach for the freebie or relax in it or with it, make sure that you have strategically placed banner stands and/or tabletop displays that allow the visitor to become familiar with your products or services without yet having to commit themselves to a handshake and conversation with the booth staff.

Be sure that visitors are greeted by the warmest, friendliest folks in your company. A genuine smile is an almost irresistible hook for engaging someone. Note: It can’t be faked! A genuine smile, or Duchenne smile, involves the whole face, not just the lips; e.g., the cheeks fill out, the eyes "crinkle." Make sure that your staffers have simple ways to greet visitors that show interest in their needs and concerns. Don't sell your product, find out their problems and then sell them a solution. Make sure they have a desirable take-away at this point.

If the passerby has now stopped long enough to enjoy your booth, become engaged with your materials and staff, you are well on your way to converting them into a customer!

7 Reasons for Retail and Trade Show Banners

2010-08-10T13:48:00.001-07:00

Banners continue to be one of the smartest ways to add impact to advertising both at trade-shows and in retail spaces. Let’s examine the advantages they offer cost advantages to companies of all sizes, from attention value to ease of use.

1. Attention-getting. Banners are very cost effective ways of grabbing attention. With large bold, sharp graphics, you can get your message across quickly in all kinds of venues, from trade-shows, shopping centers, and other retail spaces.

2. Brand recognition. Banners are great for identifying your company. Banners with your company logo and “signature style” easily differentiate you from your neighbors and competitors at trade shows and in commercial spaces.

3. Easy to transport. Banners are lightweight and portable, making it easy to transport across short or long distances. When you or your staff is on the road, the last thing you need are heavy, bulky supplies. In a shopping center, lightweight banners and banner stands

allow employees to easily locate them for maximum effectiveness.

4. Ease of production. Banners can be produced quickly in whatever quantity desired. Thus they are ideal for introducing individual new products. Furthermore, because of the ease of production, you can easily update a great graphic with new information as needed, or change the graphic and keep the text the same since humans are programmed to respond fastest to novelty.

5. Range of styles. Banners are available in a variety of sizes and shapes. Banners come in the traditional large rectangular style, of course. But you can also order them in more surprising shapes to catch customer’s eyes. Instead of the expected, for example opt for a vertical teardrop banner or custom shapes. Banners can be one-sided or two-sided to maximize use of available space.

6. Ease of use. Banner stands are simple, durable, and light, and available in a variety of styles. Retractable banner stands

, also known as roll-up banner stands, allow you to store the banner right in the base. L-Banner Stands and X-Banner stands are also simple to use, easy to transport, while telescopic stands allow flexibility. Banners are a snap to store, and vinyl ones are easily cleaned with a quick swipe.

7. ROI. Retail and trade show banners vary by the style and size of banner and stand, with options that work for restricted as well as ample budgets. They are reusable, attractive, effective sales devices that no company can afford to be without.

For the advertising value they provide, banners remain a very attractive option for any business.

3 Components of Perfect Composition for Your Banner Stand Graphics

2010-07-21T15:38:00.001-07:00

Composition is a difficult thing to master. You really need to have an innate feel for composition (usually gained through quite a bit of trial and error!) in order to produce creative, interesting and well-balanced compositions in your banner stand design. If you are new to banner stand designing, and new to composition itself, the best way to practice and experiment is with one aspect at a time. Today we check out 3 of the main aspects of composition, and help you master them for fabulous retail banner stand design.

Color

Color is often the easiest aspect of composition to be successfully creative with. If you have corporate colors, you'll need to take them into consideration first. Then, in order of importance, you can start determining:

What color your images and photos will be
What colour your text will be
What colour the background and other information boxes will be.

There's so much to say about color and creating color schemes. Possibly the easiest shortcut to actually taking a full color course is to check out any of the thousands of color-picker sites on the internet. There's a whole community of color-freaks out there who thrive on creating stunning, smooth and unusual combinations of colors.

Line

Line can vary from being a fairly abstract element of composition, to being quite well defined. In its simplest form, lines are just that ... lines! However, the shapes and edges of objects within your roll up banner stand design also create their own lines. Here are some guidelines when considering the lines in your own banner stand compositions:

Try to have a mix of directions for your line ... but not random directions, or you'll lose an overall sense of balance
Don't forget zigzag lines or diagonal lines
Use curves as lines also

Remember that different directions and shapes of lines can convey different feelings. Of course, these aren't textbook rules, but are good generalizations to start from:

Horizontal lines = tranquillity and rest
Vertical lines = power, direction and strength
Oblique lines = movement, change
Curves and S-shapes = sensuality and calm
Converging lines = depth, distance

Contrast

This is a fairly simple element of composition. Banner stands with high levels of contrast create crisper, clearer, more active feelings. Less contrast means a softer, more 'feminine' approach.

6 Practical Trade Show Display Tips

2010-07-10T19:10:00.001-07:00

No matter how many of them you go to, there is almost always something that trips you up about a trade show! They take a lot of organization and it's difficult NOT to miss something. Today we get back to practical matters -- we look at 6 tips for your next show, covering everything from banner stands to tablecloths.

Know your audience

Contact the organizers of the show to find out what sort of audience the show attracts. In fact, you should be doing this before you even consider booking space at the show. You'll already know your target market, and if they won’t be represented at this trade show there's no point breaking out the portable banner stands.

Know your space

If you start making assumptions about the space you have been assigned, you might run into some pretty serious problems on the day of the trade show. Try to get a floor plan of both the entire show, and your space specifically. Do a few sketches to make sure that your arrangement of pull up banner stands, products, samples and staff will work as you envision it.

You'll especially want to know about aspects of the space such as:

What are the dimensions?
Are tables included?
Are tablecloths included?
Is there wall space?
Is there space to put rubbish?
Is there a place to put my banner stand?

Do you have the power?

The electrical power to run any items that need a wall outlet to do their thing, that is! If there is no additional electricity available, bring your own ... nothing will help you stand out more than having your own rolling banner stands, extra lighting or other wonders of the electrical age, when everyone else is getting by with the main fluorescent lights.

Let there be light

In your trade show display space, otherwise you'll get few if any visitors! If you can, visit the space beforehand and see how well-lit it is. This will vary from booth to booth.

Check the rules and regs

Trade shows have their own rules and regulations. Many of them exist for insurance and safety purposes. Make sure you get a copy of these.

Step it up

Arrange your table top display in a stepped fashion, so that the larger items are at the back and the shorter items are at the front. Simple ... but essential!

5 Myths of Banner Stand Design

2010-06-21T18:30:00.001-07:00

Sometimes designing your advertising just works … other times you have to force it every single step of the way. You'll often find that when you have to force a banner stand design to come out, it feels a little clichéd and hackneyed. It may even adhere to one or more of the advertising myths listed below! If you find that your portable banner stand design work starts to incorporate any of these advertising myths, it's time to take a break and wait for your creativity to return.

A cheaper product is what people want
People love to save money … but they aren't silly, and they realize that cheaper products are often made out of inferior materials or using inferior processes. If you find yourself focusing too much on the pricing of your product or service in your banner stand design, it's time to go back to the drawing board … or at least the brainstorming room!

Any banner stand is a good banner stand
Well, when it comes to the hardware they're pretty much all created equal … but the design of the advertising that goes on them isn’t. While this is self-evident to some, there are still many people that believe 'All advertising is good advertising'. This is simply not true - a poorly designed banner stand display can hurt your reputation and lose money for your business.

If it looks good, it will work

What you can count on is that is your banner stand looks good, it will help your business look good. However, looking good and 'working' - making you money - are very different things! Design for response, not for prettiness.

The logo and company name need to be a dominant element

In the initial stages of their contact with a company, consumers don't really care what their logo or name is. They care about what the product or service will do for them, and how much it costs. Don't waste banner stand space on an enormous logo or company name - these branding style ads are mostly for companies that have already done the hard yards proving to consumers that they are worthwhile.

4 Trade Show Display Products for Under $50

2010-06-08T14:45:00.001-07:00

Trade shows have a lot of potential to bring in business, and this is doubly true if you’re in a B2B market. It's the usual business rule that if something has great potential for return, you need to make a great investment in it. Today we explore some ways that you can turn this truism on its head! There are plenty of cheap ways to help complete your trade show display with retractable banner stands, and many other ways to help make your day easier with accessories and tools. Today we look at some of the banner stand related items that cost very little, but make a big impact.

Econo X Banner Stand

This simple, clean banner stand can brighten up your trade show display for next to nothing! These stands cost around $24 (if you know where to get them at the right price…), and the banner for them isn’t much more. Banners measure 24 x 62 inches, and cost around $41. Bargain!

Travel bag for banner stands

If you’re a small business, chances are that you aren’t only the brains and the talent behind the operation … when it comes to setting up your trade show displays you'll be the muscle as well! Travel bags make the whole operation heaps easier - no more wrestling with bundles of poles, tying things up with elastic straps and generally looking unprofessional as you curse at your setup!

Table cover carry bag

This table cover carry bag is perfect for throws and runners, but also great for miscellaneous bits and pieces that you need. At a cost of $35, with a clean, corporate look, you'll probably find that you need more than one of them.

Silver light banner spotlight

Trade shows are notorious for being dark and dingy - if you make your display a haven of lightness, brightness and general sunniness then you'll attract visitors without even trying. A fabulous product can do the rest of the work in converting lookers into bookers! These silver light banner spotlights are less than $40 at good value banner stand supply places.

Trade Show Audits - Saving Your Business Cash from the Drain!

2010-05-17T09:53:00.001-07:00

Trade shows can be worth big bucks to your organization. However, in the short term, they certainly COST big bucks for your organization.It can be difficult to actually do a proper cost and benefit analysis on your trade show displays, staffing, promotions, etc, because it is difficult to know what is happening on the 'benefit' side of the equation. It can take a long time for the fruits of awesomely designed trade show displays and banner stands to become evident! The solution to this hole in your budgeting is to conduct a trade show audit - we show you how.

Evaluating the cost of the trade show

This part is relatively simple. Add up every little cost you incurred in the setup and administration of that trade show display, and account for it. If you already have a decent accounting system, this won’t be a problem.

Evaluating the value of the trade show - Immediate tasks

You can perform the following 'trade show audit' tasks either while you are at the show, or directly after you finish there. For instance, you should:

Observe what seems to be working well at the show: Look at the trade show displays people are most often heading to, look at the overall traffic flow, and also evaluate what general tactics seemed to catch audience attention.
Check out the competition: Don't waste your opportunity to do this! You can bet that the competition is checking you out, so give it right back.
Offer a complimentary gift for filling out an exhibit survey: Making observations about traffic patterns and attention is well and good, but nothing beats having an opinion about your pretty pull up banner stands and posters straight from the horse's mouth. There will always be people that give amazing praise, and people that have unfounded complaints - ignore the outliers and look for trends in these surveys.

Evaluating tradeshow value - the benefit analysis

Offer a discount for people that mention they saw you at the trade show: Have your customer service staff make a note on a customer's file that they were referred by the trade show - this is one of the top ways to ensure you catch all of the 'benefit's to put in your analysis.
Ask people how they found out about you as a matter of general practice: Many stores do this anyway; if you have a setup that utilizes customer accounts it will be more acceptable than simply asking people who buy small items through walking in from the street! Get your service staff to make this a habit.

Top 3 Fabulous Outdoor Banner Stands

2010-05-13T12:37:00.001-07:00

Outdoor events can be difficult to dress up sometimes - weatherproofing any display you create will often multiply the cost of materials five-fold, and given the added pressures of having to protect brochures, procuuts, and especially employees (!) from the wind and rain it often seems easier to simply avoid outdoor trade events altogether. However, so many companies choose this route that for the well-prepared business, an outdoor trade event can be a profit maker. With very little competition about, all you need is one of our fabulously easy outdoor banner standsto dress up your display - here are 3 of the best!

Wind Dancer Flag Pole

This Wind Dancer flag pole outdoor banner stand is one of our obvious favourites - it's incredibly cost effective, completely personalizable, and designed to do its best work in windy outdoor conditions, which many banner stands can’t handle. You'll need to have already purchased a Wind Dancer or Wind Dancer LT unit - this one is simply the upgrade to display a larger than standard flag. We've got graphic templates for these banner stands, also.

Monsoon A-Frame

It would be a bit disappointing if our outdoor banner stand named 'Monsoon' couldn’t handle everything Mother Nature could possibly throw at it! It certainly can, and for such a large, sturdy, double-sided banner stand, this is actually an ultra cost-effective buy. It is made with natural finish aluminium tubes and easy push-fit assembly (no tools required). The graphics are secured with elastic bungee cords, and it comes complete with its own carry bag. Suitable for wind up to 20 mph.

Spinnaker

The Spinnaker features hollow feet that can be filled with sand or water for stability, allowing you to use it in a variety of wind conditions, from gentle to moderate. It takes around 15 minutes to set up, but offers a lot of wow factor for surprisingly few dollars. The graphic height is 98", it can be used single or double sided, and it comes with a 1-year warranty.

The Four Worst Banner Design Mistakes To Avoid

2010-04-17T20:16:00.000-07:00

If you are designing vinyl banners and need a banner stand for your business, there are a few things you should always remember and a few that you should never do.

The skinny: A banner serves as your ad, your billboard. It is not a brochure. Your ad must compete with thousands of other images per day. Be compelling or lose.

If you keep that reality clearly in mind, you can avoid some of the most common mistakes nonprofessional designers make.

Mistake #1. Design Too Busy

Think of the best visual ads you’ve seen, from Big Macs to computer Macs. In your mind’s eye can you see that savory burger? The laptop with the illuminated apple with a bite missing? It is easy getting carried away putting in every last detail, from company name, location, website, etc., that the viewer gets overwhelmed. De-clutter your message! In a banner, remember that “less is more.” What do you want to showcase? Get a great simple visual that the viewer understands at a glance. Once you have their attention, you can add details in other ways.

Mistake #2: Boring Your Audience

You cannot afford to bore your audience. Ever. Bombarded by images, we go for images that are novel, surprising, different. Same-old, same-old is just that—“so-so!” It might take you less time, but your results will suffer. You want us to buy? Then surprise us! We will stop and take a second look! Remember the fabulous “Got Milk?” campaign that showed stars with milk moustaches? Do a little brainstorming with others (and let yourself go wild!). Then choose the best of what bubbles up, the image and message that perks interest.

Mistake #3: Forgetting the Sell

Don’t deck the halls—sell your wares. Use your banner to get the potential customer to take the next step. Add the minimum to “hook” the viewer, perhaps a special price or time-limited discount. For those of you who have a natural knack for design, don’t forget that your goal is to use that talent in service of creating more business. Make the action step obvious!

Mistake #4: Ignoring Placement

So you designed the “good-enough” banner. Congratulations! Now where are you going to put it? Do you need a retractable banner stand? Would portable banner stands work better? See what draws attention most. Move your banners. Lift them. Lower them. Try double-sided banners. Use imagination! Take risks. Surprise us! Then see what happens and adjust your use of banners accordingly.

Get Attention with Motorized Banner Trade Show Banners

2010-04-13T09:26:00.001-07:00

Trade shows are a modern way of bringing together an amazing amount of advertising communication in one place. Using visuals to communicate has a long history, but intentionally planning advertising actually has a rather short past. Did you know that written advertising in English only dates back 300 years? The first advertising agency in the U.S. was founded just 150 years ago!

Learn a little psychology. In all this time we’ve learned a lot about creating effective communication, and in particular, advertising. It turns out that knowing a little of the basics of the psychology of perception can go a long way in helping you create impactful messages that can better your bottom line.

In a nutshell, the most successful ads are the ones that attract attention and keep it long enough for the message to be understood and remembered.

To attract a human being’s attention, nothing works better than movement. So say the cognitive psychologists, who explain that our brains are hard-wired to notice change more than stability. Early humans needed to be on the alert for the smallest signs of possible danger—and those signals might be a change in shadows, the slight waving of savannah grass as a tiger passes. Thus as humans, we notice contrast more than sameness, even though the tigers are all in the zoos here.

Smart advertisers know how to use movement. Just think of all those flashing signs in Las Vegas, or the illuminated digital billboards from Toronto to Los Angeles, or maybe you remember the changing neon sign at a diner or theater from your childhood. You can use these same principles yourself to attract more customers and make more sales thoughtful use of moving displays at trade shows. It starts with your banner stands.

Why be ordinary, or worse, old-fashioned in your advertising? Your customers are becoming more media savvy every day. They surf the web, enjoy YouTube and podcasts, watch DVDs, and in general are primed for more exciting visuals. Just because you are exhibiting your wares at a live trade show is no excuse to fall back on boring, out-dated methods!

What are you doing to keep up with your customers expectations? Keep in mind that everything in your trade show display, from your banners, your banner stands, and your table coverings and displays ALL communicate a message to your potential customers.

Update your portable banner stands to motorized stands! One of the most cost-effective solutions is the use of a motorized scrolling banner stand. Because most ads are stationary, yours will command the eye of the passersby. These spring-loaded designs also allow you to deliver twice the content, and yet are easily transported and set up in less than 2 minutes. Use one in conjunction with your other materials—and watch which one gets the most attention from passersby!

Technology has allowed amazing advances since the days of rock painting and papyrus! What are you doing to harness its power for your business?

THE EARLY BIRD TWEETS THE SHOW !

2010-03-20T20:04:00.000-07:00

Got a trade show or mega-presentation coming up? In addition to getting your gear together, including your portable banner stands, samples, and so on, start using social media to stimulate a bit of intrigue in advance!

Social media, also called social networking, is a low-cost, effective way to get information out at very little cost. Many experts claim it is the next new paradigm in business marketing and collaboration. If you are not leveraging social media yet, read on. This is a must for serious business today!

One of the easiest ways to dip your toe into the social media waters is via Twitter http://twitter.com/. Twitter has become the third top social medium (after Facebook and MySpace), with over 6.1 million unique visitors monthly in 2009, and growing! While setting up a Facebook business page (called a “fan page”) with photos and profiles can discourage a novice, Twitter is really quite user-friendly.

Simply register at Twitter for a free account and in seconds you can start sending messages. After you’ve mentally created your message, entering and sending it takes less than a minute! The glory and challenge of these messages, or “tweets,” is that they are limited to 140-characters. In other words, tweets are the cyber-equivalent of sound bites on radio and television—short and sweet!

So you have just 140-characters or about 12 to 15 words for your promos. That’s it!

I’ve found one unexpected benefit of tweeting promos is that I have learned to be concise with spicel! Today’s consumers do not have all day to read or listen to marketing messages. They want the “skinny” as they decide in the first few seconds whether or not they care to hear the rest. Does your message relate to the burning questions or needs of your customers? Is it intriguing enough to entice them to read more?

Getting that benefit boiled down to a catchy or memorable phrase for a tweet is not just good practice--it is the essence of successful marketing!

Key to your Twitter success is building a good following. And the secret to building a good following is to make your tweets interesting. Offer freebies and discounts! Run contests! Tip your followers to something THEY perceive as a benefit—a great offer, an inspiring article, the latest product news, a useful tip, etc., and of course a link to your latest blog! Going beyond typical marketing messages is a must to build your list of followers.

As your followership grows, you now have an easy way to build interest in your products, including upcoming tradeshows. Just send a tweet inviting folks to visit you personally for a complimentary gift or consultation!

Finally, the other great benefit is that these messages will do double-duty at your trade show and other presentations! Just create the banner with your best tweet as a colorful display it on your portable banner stand! You might even start thinking of your banner stand as your 3-D, in-person tweet!

The Perfect Presentation

2010-03-09T12:18:00.000-08:00

I, along with four other co-workers, was up for a big promotion at work. One part of the interviewing process consisted of giving a twenty minute presentation about how I would make a difference if I was given this new job. I wanted to make a very good impression with not only a PowerPoint presentation and professionally bound handouts, but I also wanted to utilize several different types of banner stands. I knew I was putting a lot into this but this promotion meant a lot to me.

The reason we were required to give a full presentation is because the job we were up for requires that person to do a lot of presentations for clients. We had to show the boss that we were capable of doing a well informed presentation that wasn’t boring. I thought I should show the boss that I had tools besides a computer that I could use in making my presentations and some of those tools were portable banner stands that I could take with me to different presentations.

I decided I should show the boss a few different kinds of these stands so I had outdoor banner stands along with the regular kind. I thought it was important to show him that I could be versatile and give our clients a different perspective of what we have to offer. Since we are in the sporting goods line, I felt it was important to have something that could be used in an outdoor situation for such things as softball tournaments or golf outings.

My presentation went well and I landed the job. The other candidates just relied on the typical presentation outlet of PowerPoint but because I used my imagination and actually thought about what our clients might need, using the banner stands helped me land this promotion.

Should I Use MS Publisher for My Banner Layout?

2010-02-17T19:41:00.001-08:00

Microsoft has grown to be one of the most recognizable companies in the world, possibly second only to Coca-Cola. Like Google, they have a finger in nearly every technological pie. Most of us have Microsoft Publisher on our computers, and many of us have used it for printing envelopes, etc. It is tempting to just open up Publisher if you are going to try your hand at a more advanced design, like for a banner stand. The question is, should you?

MS Publisher - The Pros

Although, as you'll see shortly, Microsoft Publisher is certainly not recommended for doing banner stand or trade show display layouts, we'll be kind … and put the benefits of using it first.

Most people already have Publisher: This means that you won’t have to buy software or download a trial, for what might be a one-off piece of design work
The navigation is familiar to most of us: If you use Word, Internet Explorer or other Microsoft products, you'll be familiar already with what is under the different menu options. This can save time going through tutorials etc, and help with troubleshooting.

MS Publisher - The Cons

The above two reasons are often enough for people to decide on using Publisher - it is quick and easy. However, especially if you are sending your design to a professional banner stand printer, there are some good reasons not to use Publisher, as we'll outline here.

Publisher is very imprecise: In Publisher, you often can't move a picture or text box just half a millimetre to the left. By the way, in Adobe InDesign and other industry standard programs, you can move boxes to a thousandth of a millimetre. Placement is pot luck, a lot of the time.
You can't change color space: Publisher doesn’t set up different color registrations, which are essential for printing.
You will have to export the file to PDF yourself: Providing native application files can make it much easier for your banner stand printer to get a quality job done for you. However, most of them do not work in Publisher, so you'll have to export the document to pdf yourself. You may have to do this several times to get the settings the printer needs to create a good-looking banner stand.

Motorized Banner Stands: 4 Things to Consider

2010-02-09T09:48:00.000-08:00

It's a proven scientific fact -- the brain pays more attention to moving things than it does stationary objects. That's how we evolved, after all -- paying attention things that moved around us usually helped saved us from being eaten! If you're tricky, you can capitalize on this little fact any time you want to get somebody's attention … and there is no greater fight at a trade show getting somebody's attention! Motorized banner stands are a great weapon in your trade show display arsenal, but there are quite a few things to consider when using them. We look at the major ones!

Choice of graphics
Designing graphics for a motorized banner stand is completely different to designing for a stationary one. It can look pretty amateurish to have a white line across part of your banner stand where the message ends, and then begins again. This means that around 50% of the time that your banner is on display, it will be showing a jumbled message. A better strategy is to use movement based graphics -- some sort of progression. It is also wise to include writing sparsely -- if people can't get the message with a glance, they may not bother.
Do you have power available?
This is one of the most common, slap-your-head mistakes that people make on trade show day … finding out that there is no power available other than lighting! Make sure not only that the site has power, but that YOUR site has power.
Setup time
Motorized banner stands take a little longer to set up than others -- give yourself some leeway on the setup end. Look for banner standproducts that specifically state they are easy and quick to set up.
Fire safety
This is an issue with many trade shows, where strict fire codes must be met. Look for banner stand suppliers that can print your motorized banner on fire-retardant material.

Banner Stand Advertising: From Real to Virtual

2010-01-16T19:56:00.000-08:00

In some ways, the Internet is an entire planet away from the real world. We would never put up with the amount of advertising and untruthfulness that we see on the Internet in real-life situations. Everything is accessible with only a couple of joules of energy used to click a button, and people can become irate and rude about things that they would try to smooth over in person. But in some ways, the Internet is just like real life … and one of those ways is banner stand design! If you've researched it at all, you probably got a bunch of pages telling you how to create online banner ads. Well, don't close them without looking -- the two formats are more similar than you would expect. We look at how -- these tips are inspired by an online banner advertising tutorial.

Start with an awesome idea
Forcing ideas in design doesn’t work, whether they are for physical banner stands or conglomerations of lit-up pixels. Let your ideas simmer in advance of the design work.
Know what your audience wants (in terms of life benefits) and be relevant to that
For example, if you are in the healthcare industry you know your clients want to be cared for, respected and to feel better. Don't just focus on how expensive your new robotic heart surgery machine is -- tell them how much quicker they'll feel well, and how completely it helps to care for them.
Define your metrics to assess success
You should have a goal at the start of every trade show or every marketing campaign, and assess using a given type of metric how well your activities achieved that. This is the only way to try to assure that you aren't wasting marketing dollars.
Use one unique attribute in your banner stand
Customers and trade show visitors have seen a LOT of ads. If your banner stand looks the same as every other piece of marketing collateral out there, they won’t bother looking. Be unique in both your design, and in the aspect of your business that you are advertising; identify your USP (unique selling point) and push it.

4 Hot New Banner Stand Products

2010-01-04T20:41:00.000-08:00

Trade shows are a really, really big deal for many companies. If you’re in a company whose sales are based on B2B relationships (for example, you are a wholesaler or supplier of products or services), you know that trade show time can make or break your business in the following weeks! It takes a lot to impress at these glitzy, glamorous events -- but it doesn't necessarily have to break your budget on the way. Today we check out some of the hottest new products in the banner stand world to make your next trade show a winner!

Expolinc Brochure Stand, Double sided

This brochure stand solves a silly-sounding, but major dilemma for many businesses exhibiting at trade shows … which direction should I set my stand up to face? If you have only single sided brochure stands and single sided banners, you may be limiting your exposure, and even your image, severely. This brochure stand faces both ways … but more importantly, looks unique, unusual, and eye-catching while it does its job!

Convertible Table Throw

Another of the trade-showers dilemmas is the variety of equipment that is needed to suit different exhibiting spaces. Different roof heights, space allocations and table sizes provided all mean different display products are needed … unless you can pick up a clever piece like this one. When used on an eight-foot table, the throw hangs normally; when used on a six- foot table there are included Velcro tabs so that the edges don't scrape on the floor. You'll have to account for this is your artwork, of course.

Expolinc Multibag

There's nothing that makes you look quite as unprofessional as swearing at banner stand poles as you try to wrestle them out of the back of your work car! The Expolinc multibag is a wonderful convenience for those doing a lot of trade shows, with wheels for easy (and professional-looking!) transportation, and there are plenty of handles to accommodate all carrying styles.

Teardrop banners

Exhibiting at trade shows is all about standing out from the competition, so anything just a bit unusual can bring you a lot of new business. Teardrop banner stands are new on the market, sleek and chic looking. They are available in small, medium, large and extra large sizes, with only a $10 price difference between small and extra-large sizes. Great value!

Banner Stand Design Inspiration

2009-12-14T19:35:00.001-08:00

Sometimes, looking at that blank rectangle is enough to drive you mad … writer's block and designer's block are both very real , and if you have a trade show to get to or a presentation upcoming, you just can’t afford to be stuck in a mental traffic jam for too long! Today we're taking a practical approach to finding inspiration for your banner stand design -- by looking at how other people have done it. It is usually simpler than you think, despite the plethora of complicated guidelines that the internet throws at you when you Google "design tips"! Today we're attempting to teach banner stand design by example.

One of the hottest angles of any car, that view from the front quarter panel down to the boot along the side is like looking at a partial picture of a suggestively clad woman, for many men! If you have an emotionally charged picture like this that you can relate to your business, they may a great central feature for banner stands, and still leave you room for text.

Coke's custom illustrations are always fun, aimed at the younger crowd, and never too corporate. It is this image, in large part, that has kept them as leaders in the drink manufacturing scene for so long. Custom illustrations are not difficult to pick up using internet outsourcing sites, and look great on your banner stands.

One of the worst sins that banner stand designers commit is trying to jam too much information onto one little poster. If it looks like work to read, people just won’t bother. Too hard! However, creating a little micro-environment with a set of banner stands at your trade show or for a presentation allows you to convey just as much information in a much less intimidating way.

This is a testament to the use of professional graphic designers for your banner stands! Often the company that sells you the banner stand will offer services for the design of the image to go on it. It is also fairly easy to outsource design through online freelancing sites -- just make sure you hire a respected designer and check their feedback!

Tips for Your Banner Stands

2009-12-03T21:14:00.001-08:00

Just like many things in life, it is easiest to understand the principle of something when we learn by example. If you are in the midst of designing a banner stand, you might be wondering just how to go about expressing the value of your products and services in the most effective way. Don’t worry if it takes you a while … people go to school for three years to learn that, and still aren’t any good until they have at least ten years experience! Today we are doing things the easy way -- looking at the best ads of all time, so that you can take some of the ideas and principles back to your own banner stand design.

Nike's 'Just Do It' Campaign

The phrase was reportedly coined at a 1988 meeting, and the reason that it stuck around so effectively was that it tapped into popular culture of the time. This is something that a myriad of businesses can do in their banner stands … find out what the kids think about your products, and what motivates them to buy from stores like yours, and use it in the graphics for your roll-up banner stands.

Campbell's Mmm mmm Good Campaign

Everybody recognizes the slogan … unfortunately it is just as often used against the company as for it. However, it is only when your business gets to be the size of Campbells that you'll have to worry about the inevitable jealous bystanders! It doesn't take a marketing genius to make up a slogan like this -- it's simple and easy to integrate in all media, from radio to television to banner stands.

Kellogg's Rice Krispies Snap Crackle and Pop Campaign

Part of this campaign's success and universal recognition comes from the fact that they've kept the same advertising slogan since 1946, for a cereal which was in production since 1926! You may not be looking that far ahead -- but it does say something about the value of consistency in advertising. Take your time to think up a good campaign for your banner stands, and stick with it.

Par for the Course

2009-10-31T20:05:00.001-07:00

This past year I was put in charge of the annual Fourth of July companywide gold tournament and picnic. This is no small event; there are over three thousand employees who work for this company and a fair percentage of them attend this annual event. I knew, right from day one, I would need exceptional coordination to pull this off without a hitch. The first thing I did was get in touch with the company I had used in the past and let them know I would need at least ten banner stands. I’ve used these in the past for other events and found them to be very helpful.

I would use outdoor banner stands around the gold course to mark which holes were closest to the pin holes as well as two par three holes that would be hole in one holes. This means there would be a very nice prize for anybody who managed to get a hole in one on either of those two holes.

I sent out memos to everybody in the company telling them I needed entry’s for the gold tournament a by June 5. That would give me enough time to have two large retractable banner stands printed with the names of all the teams entered in the tournament. In the past we had up to 45 teams play in the tournament which makes for a very long but enjoyable day.

I got in touch with the caterers we had used in the past and hired them for the event. I decided on the menu, which is always the same every year, and then ordered two more banner stands and had them write the menu on them. The banner stands would be placed at each end of the buffet table describing the menu to the guests.

I had just about everything taken care of well in advance. By June 5 I had all the teams picked and had their names printed on the two banner stands to be placed in the pro shop the morning of the tournament. I had the other outdoor banner stands printed and ready to be placed along the golf course to mark the special holes with prizes. The menu was printed and the banners were ready to go. We had 47 teams play in the tournament and over two thousand in attendance for the picnic. Everything went very well and thankfully it didn’t rain. It’s always a fun day but next year I’d like to be able to enjoy it more and not have to worry about putting it together. I’m gladly passing the torch to somebody else next year.

Saying it With a Banner

2009-10-29T20:54:00.001-07:00

When my husband turned 50, I decided to make it a huge celebration. I planned a big party and decided that the whole week leading up to the big day would be special. I found a store that sold banner stands and I put in my order for a bunch of different banners that I would display around town in places I knew he would pass by.

His birthday fell on Saturday and that was the day of his big party but beginning on Monday, the week leading up to his birthday, I began strategically placing these large printed outdoor banner stands in places he would see them. On Monday, I placed the first one along the main employee entrance to his work. It read, “Brian, how does it feel to almost be half a century old?” It was the talk of the office and everybody wondered who put it there. I denied it, of course, but I’m sure I wasn’t pulling it over on him.

On Tuesday, I had two large portable banner stands placed on the fourth holes and tenth hole of the golf course where he meets his friends for their weekly match. The first one said, “Pretty soon you can golf on the senior tour.” And the second one said, “Its OK, you can tee off from the old man’s tees if you want.” He took pictures of them with his cell phone and sent them to me with a short message that said, “Ha ha.”

Wednesday he always has lunch with his boss so I decided to display the next of the banner stands outside the restaurant they always eat at. On this one I had printed, “Today’s special is dedicated to Brian in celebration of 50 years of life and he still has most of his hair.” This was a huge hit and it got a lot of laughs, especially from my husband. He is now getting the idea this is going to last all week long and is a bit nervous about what the next day will bring.

On Thursday, I placed another two outdoor banner stands along the route he takes home at night. All day long he was wondering where they might be. The first banner said, “Hey Brian, you are now older than the speed limit” and the second one said, “Even on some interstates.”

On Friday, I had 50 balloons sent to his office along with a card that said, “Two more banner stands to go.” That evening as he left the office I had placed the next banner behind his car that said, “I only hope I get at least 50 more years with you.” And with that he knew for sure I was the message bandit.

The next day was his birthday. I planned his party at our favorite restaurant. When we got to the restaurant they led us back to the room I reserved and lining the wall were all the banner stands I had set out through the week. The room was full of friends and co-workers and his 50th birthday was a marvelous success. I enjoyed making all the banners and surprising him all week long, but I know what I have coming in two years when I turn 50.

Planning the Perfect Bridal Show Display

2009-10-19T10:15:00.000-07:00

Today's bridal fairs have taken on all the glitz and glamour of a New York Fashion Week show. Extravagant displays of everything from bridal lingerie to wedding cakes make setting up a booth in one of these shows a high-stakes affair. Here's how banner stands can help make your next bridal fair display the best in show!

To begin, let's lay out the typical convention booth real estate. Bridal shows typically rent exhibitors booth space about 10 feet by 10 feet, divided from other vendors by a PVC frame and drapes. Not a very appealing backdrop for your fabulous products so far!

To spice things up immediately, let's add two retractable banner stands, one on either side at the back of the booth. One could hold a generic bridal graphic, such as an ivory lace background with roses, and text announcing "We Pamper Brides with Bridal Show Specials!" The second banner, neatly held in one of those handy roll-up banner stands, highlights one of your premium items. By the way, it's important to keep taller banners at the back of the booth to prevent them from blocking your visitors' view of merchandise.

You can now arrange your products, beginning at the back with larger items or tiered shelves to give maximum visibility. Let's use another type of banner to direct traffic in a customer-friendly fashion. Portable banner stands, carried into the expo in their own carrying cases, make it easy to build a friendly barrier to focus traffic away from fragile items. If you'd rather not have little fingers in your wedding cakes, place a draped table across the entrance to the booth and block additional traffic with a strategically placed banner.

If you'd like brides-to-be to get up-close and personal with your products, create an entrance instead with banners on either side inviting them into your booth. And there's one more way savvy bridal show pros use banner stands to help build business: Place a banner within your own shop announcing special offers for brides ordering at the bridal fair.

Exhibiting your products at bridal fairs can be a great way to meet potential customers. With the right marketing strategies, you can also increase your sales right on the spot. Ask your banner stands vendor to help you plan the perfect bridal fair displays, and don't forget to ask about table covers, literature racks and banner spotlights. With your bridal fair strategy in play, exhibiting regularly at expos could become a profitable part of your overall sales success.

Using Banner Stands to Boost Your Events Planning Business

2009-10-08T13:53:00.001-07:00

If you're in the events planning business, you know how competitive your market is. Entertainment, lighting, catering, and all the details that make an event memorable -- that's your specialty. Did you know that investing in banner stands for use by your clients is a another great way to boost your event planning business?

Let's look at the ways you could be using banner stands to offer more services to your events customers. One of the most obvious ways is by adding eye appeal as guests enter an event withoutdoor banner stands. A well-made outdoor banner, placed in a high-quality banner stand, will draw the eye and set the mood for the event.

Another way banner stands can give added value to your clients is by holding custom information banners for large events. Think of it this way; if you walked into a huge ballroom filled with people, it might be a bit disorienting. But if your host strategically placed discreet banners directing you to the evening's offerings, you'd be grateful.

As the event planner, you can offer to have personalized banners printed and then also rent them the stands to hold them. Some ideas include a "bar" banner with a tuxedo graphic, or a pair of banners inbanner stands flanking the entrance to the buffet area.

One more idea: If you've been hired to organize a potentially chaotic event like a college graduation reception, consider ordering banners to separate groups of seating and place them in sturdy, portable banner stands. It's an easy way to break up seating into groups while being hospitable. Another option is to order some generic greeting or directional banners that will store insideretractable banner stands and can be reused at similar events.

Whether you decide to offer outdoor banner stands for use at large events or top-of-the-line retractable banner stands to hold attractive banners indoors, the investment you make purchasing them will be returned in the form of more business from grateful clients.

The Possibilities are Endless!

2009-10-01T18:06:00.001-07:00

Trade shows and festivals are a great way to garner attention for your company. And if you plan on having a booth at a trade show or a festival, you want to make sure you are noticed. Sure, you have an awesome product and a beautifully printed brochure. But none of this will do any good if no one comes to your booth. By using large and eye-catching banners, you are sure to draw attention and customers to your booth.

If you run a business, a banner stand might be just the thing you’ve been looking for! Banner stands are marketing displays that will hold a banner of your design and logo of choice. With the versatility and ease of use these stands may be just what you need to help give your presentation the element of professionalism and make your display stand out above the rest. These stands are very portable and good for use at trade shows as displays, marketing functions, getting information out to the public, event signage, retail displays in shopping malls and airports, presentations, press conferences or any situation where a portable vertical banner display is needed.

Banner stands are easy to move, portable and quick to set up with a variety of sizes and styles. There are even retractable banner stands and roll-up banner stands. As with any purchase of idea of product use, it is always best to visualize the way in which the item will be used before the purchase. The companies that sell banner stands won’t leave you hanging without something to hang on the stand they sell you. You can order graphics and you can rest assured that if you purchase a banner stand and banner, the cost of the graphics will be included.

Banners are a wonderful way to get attention for your business, even from across a street or from yards away. A banner offers the convenience of easy storage (they are made from vinyl for the most part) so they can be folded up and used again. They are available in a number of sizes and styles and with complete customization. You may wonder how you could use a banner for advertising. Just think big, the possibilities are endless!

The Right Stuff

2009-09-22T18:29:00.001-07:00

If you’re considering a banner or banner stand as your advertising option, you may be wondering what material makes for the best choice. There are lots of options available in terms of material, but we find that the durability of banners made from vinyl or PVC stands far above the competition.

There are advertisers who prefer to use canvas for their banner ads. However, today, most people elect to replace traditional canvas with a vinyl PVC banner material. Vinyl PVC banner material provides superior sign strength, increased printing sign quality and better outdoor element stability such as wind against a banner sign, rain and sunshine.

Quality banner and banner stand producers will be able to provide you with a standard stock of banner materials that will suit almost all of your sign needs. Most centers stock 14-ounce vinyl and nylon woven banner material – you should bear in mind that there are a variety of other types of banner materials like Tyvek and polyethylene. However, these materials are most often used for limited applications and cannot be expected to last longer than a few days or weeks outside.

If you’re planning to keep your banner for long term application, you should consider using a heavier weight material when the banner will be suspended between poles or buildings. Grommets every 2-3' minimize stress and the two-ply corners ensure strength for intermediate to long-term outdoor life. Occasionally we are asked for canvas banners and canvas sign banners. Today, we replace traditional canvas with Vinyl PVC banner material. Vinyl PVC banner material provides superior sign strength, increased printing sign quality and better outdoor element stability such as wind force against a banner sign, rain and sunshine.

Remember, advertising with banners is a great way to get your message, be it a company advertisement or “welcome home soldier” message – banners are versatile, durable, and economical. If you choose banner ads, you will be making a choice that will last for years to come and can endure all weather, all temperatures, and save you tons of money in the process.

Far-reaching influence

2009-08-26T19:30:00.001-07:00

When my company decided to be part of a job fair at a local college, we decided to get new banners for our presentations. We searched several sites for retractable banner stands and did not find what we were looking for. We decided to try other websites to find our banners and came across this site, and we were very impressed with the prices, and the quality of the product. We got the banner in plenty of time for our presentations, and they were better than we expected. The banner stand was the correct size, the colors were vibrant and the logos were perfect.

We had several other companies come up to us when the students were not around and ask us about the banner stands because they were also impressed by the quality of our banner. We referred several other companies to bannerstandpros.com and at the next job fair we saw that many of them had new banners and they were all from bannerstandpros.com. Every banner there had the same great quality and vibrant colors — it made for a much more impressive job fair. We got to see many of their other products as well, and we were impressed with all of the products.

After the job fairs, we began using the banners for other activities, from company parties, to hiring orientations. The banners were key to increasing our business as well, because people were impressed with the quality. The quality of any companies presentation banners and business cards is a direct reflection on the company and can help or hurt the company. We are one of the lucky companies that has not had to make any cut backs or lay-offs because of the economy. In fact we are growing! And we all agree, that it is due to the banners we first found from bannerstandpros.com. We would and still to this day recommend this website to anyone, whether it is a business or a family get-together.

The next time we went to a job fair at the college, we noticed the college began using the banners too. They have the retractable banners throughout the campus along with the flags. We spotted them right away and had no idea the influence it would have when we first purchased the banners for the job fair.

Open Up Your Advertising World!

2009-08-11T11:48:00.001-07:00

Looking for an innovative way to showcase new products, an upcoming event or your specialized services? Believe it or not, outdoor banner stands can give you an edge over the competition! You can easily begin to draw attention to your company through banner display. Get the word out to passersby on foot, and even to common street traffic. Imagine having your brand new product line on display using crisp, clear graphics that can attract attention instantaneously. Whether you’re promoting a huge sports event or a promotional venue, if you’re in need of attendees, you should consider spreading the word with the use of banners! Let’s face it; there is no better way to draw attention to your business than the display of graphic outdoor banners.

With graphic banner posters, your message will reach everyone who has eyes to see. Displays in material of high quality vinyl, your banners will be rugged enough to endure all the elements. The use of vibrant graphics and crisp images will be sure to get your message across. It won’t take long for to learn how our outdoor banners can promote your upcoming event or new product line, you’ll notice increased profits and even more prominent traffic in no time!

Banner Stand Pros offers high quality custom banner stands that are made with durable products to ensure sound and smooth construction. Don’t waste any more time on inferior advertising methods. Instead, get your message across in crisp, clear coloring.

Use vinyl banners indoors or out. Banners are the perfect advertisement for any convention, trade show, and even sporting event! Banners made of quality vinyl are durable and readily available for extended use. No matter what you’re showcasing, a great banner is better than most any other method…in terms of money versus impact – you simply can’t go wrong with banners! If you’re still not convinced, you should spend some time in research to learn more about the use of vinyl banners and how they can benefit your display!

There are lots of creative uses for banners and banner stands. Use your imagination to discover an advertising world you never before thought possible!

Invest in a Banner and Invest in Your Business

2009-07-28T20:14:00.001-07:00

One of the most important ways to grow your business is to invest carefully and smartly in advertising and promotion. Did you know that advertising with banners and the utilization of a high quality banner stand is an investment that will return and pay for itself again and again? it's true!

No matter what kind of business you run, advertising with the use of banners is an excellent way to get the word out and improve your profits. However, advertising banners is not as simple as just having a banner. Once you’ve decided to advertise utilizing banners and other image technology, you will have to purchase reusable accessories to both support and securely fasten your banner.

It’s a sign of smart business to invest in products that can be reused to help promote access to the company. By taking good care of your banner and your Banner stands, you will be investing in your business for years to come. Selecting from a variety of banners to be displayed on a single banner stand will allow you to change after advertising approach as time goes by.

Once again, advertising is the key to increasing your customer quote and doing more business…more business means more profits – something every business owner wants. So, be smart and don’t let another day go buy before you invest in your very own banner and banner stand!

Banner Stands for Better Business

2009-07-28T20:01:00.001-07:00

We’ve all heard it said a million times that picture is worth a thousand words. As such, many people take that phrase to heart, and use striking imagery to launch ad campaigns. As a business owner, you’ll find that utilizing banners and signs as a way to advertise your business is an excellent approach to increase profits and get the word out about your company. However, one of the most important and notable features that must accompany a banner is a banner stand. A banner stand is imperative for a successful banner display because they allow the advertiser to place his or her banner wherever they so choose.

There are many different options in the retractable banner stand, indoor banner stand or simple banner stand that will allow you the display you deserve. Whether you are announcing the arrival of a new baby, your friend's birthday, your loved one's return from serving our country, or an event for your business, you will find exactly what you need online and at a very affordable price.

Choose from the wide selection of banner stands such as outdoor banner stands, indoor banner stands, retractable banner stands for easy set up and removal, portable banner stands that are easy to move from one place to another, retail banner stands, and the wonderful motorized scrolling banner stand along with the accessories needed for the banner stand you choose.

With a portable banner and a motorized scrolling banner for your yard you can announce the event in style and have the attention of everyone passing by. These products are durable and weatherproof, so the time of season or no matter the weather condition for your special event you can guarantee your message will be displayed.

Shopping online for banner stands and banner accessories is an excellent way to save some time and money on your advertising process. No matter what you’re planning to advertise, be it a sale, event, or exciting occurrence. Your advertising with the utilization of a banner will prove to be the most efficient and very likely the least expensive way to get the word out.

Grow Your Business With Banners

2009-06-12T13:45:00.001-07:00

If you are a business owner, you know that the success of your company depends largely on advertising and repeat customers. Having a display that draws in customers and attracts attention is very important, but another factor to consider is convenience and portability. If you plan to take your business on the road and visit trade shows, this is when portable banner stands can become invaluable to your business and advertising.

A banner stand allows you to display your business, goods and services while being a very economical investment. When you are thinking about purchasing banner stands for your business, there are many options, sizes and colors available you can certainly find any type you need to suit the needs of your business. A single banner stand allows you to display one banner and if you buy several your potential for displaying are endless. Banner stands are an extremely useful tool in terms of advertising and raising awareness about your company.

Banners can be spread out over a large area and can be a powerful advertising tool. You can effectively market yourself, your company, services, products and a variety of other information. Having one single banner can attract a substantial amount of attention to your business; just imagine if you had several placed strategically around your business location. Banners and banner stands are an inexpensive investment for those on a tight budget and can be reused over and over again, saving even more money.

It is a known fact that no business can financially survive without proper advertising. With thousand of competitors out there, making your business stand out and be recognized is very important. Tradeshows are one venue where you can gain interest in your business, but with the thousands of other vendors in the area, making your company stand out with banners and banner stands is the only way to go.

The most cost effective method for advertising any type of product or service is by the use of eye-catching and colorful banners and banner stands. Banners are light weight; weather resistant and durable meaning they can be reused time and again for advertising purposes. Check out the wide variety of banner stands and supplies available at BannerStandPro’s. With the help of a knowledgeable staff and top-notch customer service you will find your experience with the company to be a favorable and memorable experience.

Making the Most of Your Advertising Dollars with Banners

2009-06-02T19:51:00.000-07:00

If you have a small business, you have many things you have to arrange and you more than likely have a tight budget set aside for advertising and incidentals. Advertising a business is much like a science; you must have a plan and must be able get the word out for your business. Maybe you have thought about taking an advertisement out in your local phone book or newspaper -- these are noble ideas and will certainly result in some traffic for your new business. However, if you want to make the most of your advertising dollars and really capture the attention of the general public, you should consider all the benefits of having banner stands outside your business.

Pull-up banner stands lend a human touch to your business and will add credibility to your company. You can put your company name and slogan on the banner; you can advertise sales, new products and any other type of important information. When you use the right advertisement on your business, you will find your sales will increase, your customer base will expand and you reach out and get the attention of more people who may not have otherwise noticed your company.

Studies have shown that a small business that has an outdoor banner stand in front of their business get a higher response than simply advertising in a newspaper or telephone book. The message you choose for your business should be simple and easy to understand, compelling people to want to come in and check out your business and what you offer. Your advertising should convey a core message that makes people want to visit your business, the more people you attract the more potential there is for revenue.

Outdoor banner stands are another great way to draw in customers. If you have a storefront that sets adjacent to a major highway or thoroughfare, an outdoor banner will be visible from many angles and will sometimes be enough to bring people to your store. Once you get them inside, having your merchandise set up in an attractive manner and displaying your wares in an attractive manner will prompt them to browse around and possibly buy more products. When you have a small business, advertising is one of your most important endeavors and when you banner stands and displays, you are actively promoting yourself and your business. You can maximize your business by checking into the many great opportunities that come from using banners to attract customers.

Lots of Choices Through Banner Stand Pros

2009-05-30T19:03:00.001-07:00

I was skeptical when I read Banner Stand Pros' claim to be the “best spot on the Internet for banner stands of types.” I decided to check out what the site had to offer. I was pleasantly surprised at how the company lived up to this claim. As an administrative aide in the marketing department on a college campus, it was my responsibility to investigate different companies to provide banner stands for our 150th anniversary celebration, based on quality of merchandise and pricing to choose new banner stands for our campus. I researched several other companies and did not find the selection or pricing available through Banner Stand Pros. I needed a variety of banner stands – different types to showcase several different banners for various functions. We had a colloquium, a dinner party for donors and distinguished alumnus, an outdoor garden party, a presidential address, featuring the college president and a few area dignitaries, as well as a fashion show, a beach party, a block party and some other fun events specifically aimed at generating excitement among the student body, the faculty, the staff and the entire community.

Our events were a smash hit and I think a great deal of that has to do with how we publicized these events and the marketing we used. We needed portable banner stands, retail banner stands, outdoor banner stands and retractable banner stands. We were able to find the merchandise we needed at affordable rates. These stands can be used again and again. They are high quality, durable and functional to meet a wide variety of needs. In fact, since our activities last year, most of the stands have been used multiple times by our campus departments, including curriculum and instruction, nursing, pharmacy, dental medicine, business and the library. Our student affairs department has also used some of the stands to showcase their special student programs. The foundation has used stands to honor top donors during top-dollar social functions, including dinners, cocktail receptions, lectures and more. The banner stands have more than paid for themselves since they were purchased. We have been able to obtain gorgeous, high quality banners to be used on the stands and are confident that we will receive a great product at a price we can afford. As someone who makes these decisions, I was sold on the fact that the stands come with a lifetime warranty. The banners are waterproof, tear-proof, scratch resistant and look fantastic.

What is a Banner Stand?

2009-05-04T12:24:00.001-07:00

A banner stand is a handy way to advertise your business with a large, eye-catching banner. Advertising with a banner means that you are sure to get attention for your business or company. They work well for trade show events, window displays, and more. There are many different sizes of banners, so you will need to decide what types of banners you will be displaying before you purchase a stand. Banners can range from long and vertical to square poster-like ads. The style and model of your banner stand will depend on these dimensions. Some of the types of stands available are below. You will need to decide how much you want to advertise before you make your decision.

Regular banner stands are made to a specific size and shape. These are the lower priced type of stands; however, you will be limited to the size and shape of your banner ads. Retractable or telescoping banner stands keep the same dimension, but can grow or shrink to fit different sized banners. For example, a telescoping square stand can accommodate your 24x24 banner, or can telescope to a larger size, such as a 36x36. The actual size and telescoping ability will vary from one stand to another.

Motorized banner stands are one of the newest and hottest inventions. They work by scrolling constantly through a banner that has been made into one long loop -- so your banner ad is constantly being updated. The motion and constantly changing ad will definitely catch a potential shopper’s attention. This type of stand works well for window displays, for they are very good at gaining interest when placed in a picture window.

Finally, outdoor banner stands are made rugged to handle wind and other elements. These work well to denote home open houses, specialty sales and more. Outdoor banner stands are available in a number of large sizes to accommodate giant, eye catching advertisements.

No matter what type of business you are advertising, a banner stand can be an easy and convenient way to get your information noticed. The stands are a nice way to be able to constantly change out your banner ads to offer new items, sales, and more. By choosing the right stand to accommodate your needs, you are a step closer to getting your business noticed.

Making a Statement Banner Style

2009-04-15T13:03:00.001-07:00

A banner personally designed for you is a great way to announce special events or feelings, even upcoming occasions. Finding a company that specializes in meeting your banner needs at affordable prices can be challenging and at times impossible. It is nice to know that you can find exactly what you need in a banner at a reputable online company that offers top quality durable banners and accessories for your every banner need. You can experience wonderful customer service, a knowledgeable staff, durable banners, and the accessories you need as well as fast shipping and affordable rates.

Choose among a variety of banners and banner stands as well as accessories such as retractable banners, motorized banners, portable banners so you can move from one display spot to another event with ease and quickness, weatherproof banners, banners that are made for inside or outside, roll up banner stands and much more when you shop with the banner professionals. Never miss an opportunity to display your business or special events when you place your banner stand order through the company that guarantees your satisfaction in banner needs. Flea markets, fairs, parties, even road side stands are among the ways to utilize your personalized banner stand and accessories. Move from one location to another with the assistance of the portable banner stands that you will find on line.

Announce birthdays, parties, and sales, welcome home a loved one, or celebrate a child’s accomplishments with the expert assistance of the one company that knows what you need in a banner stand and the accessories. Advertisement was meant to be expressed in numerous ways so why not take advantage of advertising with the top of the line banner stands that will make your advertisement life much easier. Announce all your special events in style when you design your very own banner and choose from the dependable banner stands available on line. Use a banner stand in your yard to welcome home the deployed family member who has been serving our country overseas for months. Make sure they know how much you appreciate them with a colorful banner and banner stand that can be displayed and removed with ease. Advertise more than one thing at a time when you take advantage of the wonderful motorized banner stand that will scroll through the announcements you have to make to the public.

Advertise Here

2009-04-03T13:33:00.000-07:00

Drive down any street in America and you will usually see advertisement after advertisement. Have you ever wondered how they got there or who makes those things? Maybe you are a business owner in need of some good advertising and traffic in your store -- we have what you need. The economy is in limbo right now and every customer could be your only way to stay afloat in this rough economy. We want to help you get that customer in and let you make the sale that your business needs. We make banners from full street-side motorized banners to state-of-the-art roll-up banners for your trade show booth.

Many businesses have great products and services that people would drive hundreds or thousands of miles to get, but at times they lack one thing -- good advertising. The banners we have can be as extravagant as you like or as simple as “ON SALE.” If you cannot decide what banner would be best for your business, then please come to our site we have live online support to help you with your decision and help make your choice as simple and inexpensive as possible. How about a fully motorized banner that sets up in 2 minutes or less? Now that is a trade show miracle. Bring in new clients and work with your banner and sales promotion.

This is a hard time and rough economy that demands we act now or lose what business we already have. None of us can afford to lose out so take advantage of all the trade shows and sales opportunities that present themselves. The way to help sales is getting the customer in the door or in the booth. We can do that with a simple display that will leave a lasting impression on your clients. We want your clients going to their home office saying, "Wow, that company had it together and really has what we are looking for."

The Expand Media Screen 2 Outdoor is one of the only outdoor retractable banner stands you can buy on the market today. We have done our research and studies to try and get you the best of everything in the advertising field. Remember we are here to advertise also, but our main goal is to get you customer because the more clients you have the better our job is.

Finding the Perfect Banner Stand

2009-03-19T09:47:00.000-07:00

Banner-type signs are rapidly replacing the older, more rigid types of signs that are commonly found in a variety of places. The best thing about using a vinyl banner is its durability, low cost, strength and ability to resist high winds where other traditional banners would crack or fly away. Outdoor banners can be tied down, fastened with grommets or put on an outdoor banner stand to maximize attention for your business, corporate event or whatever else you are advertising.

Outdoor advertising is a great and highly effective method for getting others to notice something. Whether you are opening a new business, announcing something special, hosting a charity event, a race or whatever else, an outdoor banner is an ideal solution to your advertising dilemma. This is why you see many corporations using outdoor signs, street signs and full sized outdoor advertisement, because it benefits the business and brings in customers. Having your own outdoor banner complete with banner stand is a good way to raise awareness and spread the word about your business, products and services.

Every time you put up an outdoor banner and banner stand, your business will benefit from it. Using a banner to advertise is easy and the results from it will last way longer than other forms of printed advertisement. When you order a banner stand from Banner Stand Pros you are choosing to work with a company who will strive hard to make sure your every last detail is correct and your order is received in a timely and efficient manner.

Trade show banner displays are very popular among vendors trying to spread the word about their business. Such information that is typically displayed would be a business name, times of operation, address and other contact information. Some vendors even include sales prices and discount information on their trade show banner displays. You can choose whatever information you want and order your banner exactly the way you'd like, the choice is strictly yours.

Having a banner greatly increases your ability to reach out to potential customers and sell more products. Everyone is in business to make money and with an outdoor banner and portable banner stand, you will also save money on unnecessary advertising costs associate with other forms of media.

There are several types of banners and banner stands available for you to choose from. You have to decide which one will work best for your business or other purposes. Banner Stand Pros is the best spot on the internet for all types of banner stands and you're sure to find just the perfect one for whatever you need.

Getting the Banner Stand You Need

2009-03-10T15:09:00.000-07:00

Have you ever needed an outdoor banner? Perhaps you are having a birthday party, you're welcoming a baby home or there's a family reunion coming up and you want to have a big celebratory banner to mark the occasion. If you have an outdoor banner, then you will need to have something to hold the banner -- this is where outdoor banner stands come into use. Banner Stand Pros has a wide selection of banner stands to choose from and you can find any type of banner stand you need, no matter what you're looking for.
Outdoor banner stands are perfect for displaying a “Happy Birthday,” “Welcome Home,” or “Congratulations” banner. You may not be able to find the right type of outdoor banner stand at your local retail or hardware store -- you may need to special order one to fit the size of banner you are wanting to display. Banner Stand Pros has a large, comprehensive stock of many different types of banner stands -- you are sure to find exactly what you need, no matter what size or for what occasion.
Trade show banner displays are great for vendors at flea markets or to announce a store opening or going out of business sale. A banner is a great way to attract customers to your business, announce a grand opening or to make any occasion special and memorable.
Banner Stand Pros has a huge selection of retractable banner stands, portable banner stands, pull up banner stands and several other types of banner stands. Banners are perfect for many locations such as shopping malls, airports, business presentations, press conferences and many other types of situations. When you need to display information a banner is a good way to display the information and spread the word out to people.
No matter what type of banner stands you may need, Banner Stand Pros gives customers a competitive price and wide selection of models to pick from. Depending on what type of banner you choose, turnaround time is approximately 2-5 days and the company offers express shipping which gets your outdoor banner stands to you even quicker.
Banner Stand Pros also offers several different types of banners which can be used with every banner stand. Customers have a wide choice available and can find several types that are designed to fit any budget. No matter what type of banner or banner stands you might need, you will find it all at Banner Stand Pros.

Banners Banners Banners

2009-02-18T11:51:00.000-08:00

Banner stands are the perfect way to advertise your business or a special event in your life. Using a professional company that offers a wide variety of durable banner stands is the most important decision you can make when you are choosing the company to make your banner. The appearance and quality of your chosen banner stand will not only assist you in advertising your business or special event but will make an unspoken statement about the quality of your products or the importance of special event. If your banner stand is not purchased through a reputable company then your banner stand can make a bad first impression when you use it as a display or advertisement.

Whether you are announcing the arrival of a newborn, the coming home of a deployed family member, a child’s graduation, or a birthday you will want the banner to be durable and the service of the company dependable. The professional service of the banner stand company will put the importance into making your banner stand and meeting your wishes as much as you have put into the special event or business advertisement. Rest assured your banner stand will arrive in time and will present your business or special event with the advertisement it deserves. These banners are tear proof as well as weather proof so no matter the conditions you are sure to announce the event that you have been planning.

Choose from the many styles in banner stands such as retractable banner stands, portable banner stands, pull up banner stands, outdoor banner stands, as well as the popular trade show banner display. With the many selections you have to choose from you will be sure to find the exact banner stand that fits your needs. Banner stands come in a variety of different sizes as well as the option to choose from the different banner accessories. You will be pleased with the fast shipment and the prompt customer service you find when dealing with a team of experience customer service representatives.

Take pride in announcing the special event in your life by working with a reputable company that has only your satisfaction in mind when making the banner stand you choose. Rest assured that your banner stand will arrive in time and just as you expected when you place your order with one of the friendly and knowledgeable customer service representatives. Your satisfaction is guaranteed when you deal with a professional banner stand company that can meet the needs and desires you have in your banner stand.

The Wonderful World of Banner Stands and Accessories

2009-02-09T11:39:00.000-08:00

The events in your life are important and expressing them is just as important -- so why not express yourself in a personal banner? With the banner you will need additional products such as a banner stand for indoor use or outdoor use as well other accessories. All this can be found online and located at a user-friendly site where your satisfaction is just as important to them as it is to you.

Whether you are in the need of a regular banner stand, an outdoor banner stand, or a retractable banner stand, you will find exactly what you need at affordable prices. Maybe you have a public show coming up and you need a trade show banner or a pull up banner stand. Even if you need a portable banner stand, you will find a nice variety to choose from and the overall pricing remains very competitive so you are sure to get the best deal possible.

Welcome home a family member in style when you have an easy-to-assembly banner stand that can be left outside without the worry of weather damage. The disassembly is just as easy when you use the retractable banner stand. Perhaps you are throwing an indoor party for a family member or friend -- online, you will find the banner stand that is perfect for announcing your occasion indoors.

You will find a wide variety of style and sizes when you purchase your banner products through the reputable and experienced service that is available. By offering several banner options with the banner stand of your preference you can choose the banner that fits your needs as well as your budget. The top-quality banner stands and products are waterproof for your outside needs as well as scratch-resistant and tear-proof. With your durable banner products, you will find a wide variety of color to choose from as well as the satisfaction of paying a low price for the high quality banner products you deserve.

Announce your next homecoming, wedding, birthday, birth announcement, or trade show in style with the durable banner stand and accessories that you purchase at a low price for quality products as well as dependable service. You will find well trained and knowledgeable customer service representatives willing and able to assist you in purchasing the banner stand and accessories that are best for your occasion as well as your financial needs. You can attract the attention you need at your next public event with a top-of-the-line banner stand.