Mini Promotional Advertising Calendar Design Tips & Ideas

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• Fitting an effective ad in a small space

  You know that a peel and stick calendar is a versatile piece of advertising for your business, and the decision to purchase them as a marketing tool is easy.

  Then comes the design process. Think it's hard? Think again. We provide you with all the tools you need, right here on our website. With various shape, color and font options, we're sure you'll love the end result.

  

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With 25 self adhesive Value Stick™ calendar shapes to choose from, we're sure you'll find one that will work for your business. Our most popular adhesive calendar is the Traditional—it has a large imprint area, numerous color options and provides a blank slate for you to add your personalization. Colors and font styles can have an impact on your customers, so choose a color that aligns with your company image, and a font that is appealing and easy to read. Whatever your purpose for ordering Value Stick™ Calendars, we're sure you'll find the right calendar for your message. See some samples and tips below to help get the creative wheels turning.

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  Simple Text, Lasting Ad

  Shown with the stock Optima font. A simple design with just words is enough to get your ad message across to consumers.

  Calendar: Traditional in Blue & White

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  The Calendar as a Coupon

  Shown with stock Times font. Use your calendars as coupons; print a line offering a free product or discounted service to generate more business.

  Calendar: Ribbon in Green & White

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  Reverse it for Drama

  A light imprint against a dark color can really make your design "pop". White on Black gives the overall design a more modern feel.

  Calendar: Traditional in Black & White

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  Spotlight Your Logo

  Shown with stock Helvetica font. Highlight your logo in a spotlight above your ad copy. Great for companies with identifiable logos.

  Calendar: Spotlight in Maroon & White

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  Sometimes Less is More

  Shown with stock Bookman font. If using a large logo or one of our stock designs, keep your message simple for an easy-to-read ad.

  Calendar: Semi in Black & Gold

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  Advertise Hours and Services

  Shown with stock Cooper and Helvetica fonts. If you have a walk-in business, include business hours on your calendar for easy reference.

  Calendar: Traditional in Beige & Black

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  Use it to Say Thanks

  Shown with stock Helvetica font. Say "Thanks for your business" in your ad copy to let customers know you appreciate their loyalty.

  Calendar: Number One in Red & Gold

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  Simplicity Sells

  Shown with stock Times and Monotype Corsiva fonts. A black imprint on a white calendar gives your ad a very clean appearance.

  Calendar: Traditional in White & Black

When you finalize and submit your design, we can send you a FREE black and white proof so you can see the layout of your one-of-a-kind design. Need some design guidance? Our promotional products experts will be more than happy to help you through the process, so feel free to contact us to get your order rolling.

Getting your Calendars out to the Public

Now that you've chosen your design and the order is in production, it's time to start thinking about how you are going to distribute your mini promotional calendars. Whether you choose to hand them out personally or mail them with your holiday greeting cards, they will work for 365 days a year advertising your business. Need some distribution ideas? Check out our calendar distribution guide to help get you started.

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Let On The Ball help Promote your Business

It's no secret that promotional products help keep your image fresh and in the public's eye. Whatever your advertising or marketing needs, On The Ball has the unique promotional tools to make a lasting impression with your clients. Our promotional products representatives are here to help you through the process and ensure you receive exactly what you envisioned.