Category Archive For "Design"
8 Fun and Free Stock Photo Resources
As a visual content creator, you know that images tell a story. However, there are often times when you need just the right image for a project, but there isn’t one in your own arsenal. If you don’t have the budget to purchase paid images, this list of 8 fun and free stock photo resources …
How to Create a Winning Political Campaign Brand Guide
Running a successful campaign involves a lot of moving parts. There are volunteers to direct, rallies to plan, and marketing materials to produce. Calls to make, events to staff, babies to kiss – the list is practically endless. It is absolutely essential that every one of those pieces is on the same page. How can …
Top 3 Print Marketing Essentials for Your Valentine’s Day Event!
If you’re planning to play Cupid by hosting a buzz-worthy Valentine’s Day event, it’s essential that your marketing hits its target. Each piece of your marketing campaign should be thoughtfully curated and designed to coordinate with all the other components. One of the best ways to make that happen is by customizing your own documents …
Winning Political Postcards: Design Tips and Templates
As you begin the race to public office (or the passing or defeat of your preferred ballot box measure), it is essential that you take stock of your assets before structuring your campaign marketing strategy. One element that should not be overlooked is the ability of an intentionally-designed postcard to contribute to an election day …
The Great Church Bulletin Refresh – Dare to [re-]Design!
When it comes to church bulletins, it can be hard to find a way to make yours stand out and feel useful. You may feel trapped in tradition (“this is what we’ve always done”) while also desiring to push the envelope and break free from the old ways. In this post, we’ll identify some common …
Essential Tips and Tricks for a Successful EDDM Campaign
If you’ve read through our Definitive Guide to Every Door Direct Mail, then you know that EDDM has a lot of moving pieces but can be incredibly accessible and easy to use, regardless of your marketing or design experience. Read on for additional tips and tricks to help you on the road to EDDM success! …
12 Fresh and Inspiring Flyer Design Ideas
Flyers are one of the most popular print marketing materials due to their versatility, size, and affordability. But if every other business in town is creating flyers, you’ll definitely need to make yours unique! Get some inspiration for a creative and interesting flyer design in the tips below. 1. Select Great Imagery This idea goes …
How to Achieve Different Vibes with Your Design [Pro Tips + Templates]
MyCreativeShop’s online editor makes it easy to customize any design. Whether you’re creating a huge banner or a handheld flyer, you can add background patterns, move shapes around, change fonts, replace images… In fact, there are so many ways to customize a design that it might be difficult to decide what to change! This guide …
5 Industries That Can Benefit from EDDM – with Templates!
Every Door Direct Mail, or EDDM, can be a very beneficial marketing tool for local businesses looking to widen their customer base. EDDM is a program of the US Postal Service that allows companies and individuals to send custom-designed mailpieces to a highly targeted audience, selected by postal route and filtered by key demographics. With …
What to Put on a Now Hiring Ad: 10 Must-Haves for Effective Recruiting
Looking for qualified and motivated people who would be a good fit for your company? Then don’t make the mistake of creating generic “now hiring” materials! To find the right people for the right positions, effective recruiting materials can make all the difference. From posters to flyers to yard signs, the checklist below covers everything you …