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May. 3, 2019

What are alternatives to business cards?

what are alternatives to business cards
In this highly technical and competitive environment, it is necessary to stand out and rise from others. For businesses or events, may it be corporate or not, there's very tight market competition in the promotion and advertising, therefore, it is important to make an impression to capture and keep the attention of your target audience and leave an imprint.
The traditional business cards, though might have proven to have its great contributions to businesses today, are slowly losing its demand thus we must be open to changes and creative ideas. The availability of gadgets and the modernization of times sparks creativity which is now used to create alternatives to business cards. We can move away from the usual piece of paper or make a more creative business card out from it.
The simple details of your usual cards such as contact information may be revised into something playful. A traditional business also tends to shift from traditional business cards to a more eye-catching design. Pens, key chains, bottle opener are few of the emerging card alternative. At some point, the need to indicate contact info are skipped because the style and material and uniqueness already spark interest thus making it possible for the target audience to be the one doing the effort in knowing more about your business or event.
Shifting from the common business card into a more unique and especially useful item tends to make your product rise from others. Its ability to survive longer and be seen every day gives more emphasis and limelight to your products or even networking event.
Cookie business cards which are baked goodies with imprints of your product or seed envelope card which is more environmentally friendly, lock pick card, cheese grater card which is a card and a cheese grater in one which is ideal in the food industry, are just some unique card alternatives you can check online.
Other card alternatives found in the market today are the sea salt vials, tea bag cards, pop light cards, soap cards, and Tetris card among many others. Promotional T-shirts and free gifts are also effective marketing materials. Promoting in social media as well as effective due to its accessibility. There are even highly technical alternatives such as using the QR code and have your card linked to a more inviting option.
Balloons, beer mats, tools, spice sachet, coaster, coins, rubber band, ring, matchbox, combs, stamps, wristbands, and the list goes on, are some of the useful and practical alternatives which can last longer.
If you prefer a more unique and personal alternative, details should be considered such as materials, usability and unique ability which can easily be remembered and a unique touch which will incorporate your personality to your business or event.
Whatever option you decide in promoting your business or event, it is important to create a first lasting impression and leave a mark of your brand.
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What are alternatives to business cards?

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