Print Media Advertising in Short Heath

Get in touch

Print Advertising

Print media is the general term for printed materials that promote businesses, services or events.

Print media is very diverse and can include anything from leaflets, posters, keyrings, pens, pull-up banners, folders, and fun stuff. It is anything on which your logo, service or artwork can be printed and displayed to potential customers (advertising in newspapers and magazines also falls under the umbrella of print media - which we cover here, but in this section, we focus on printed materials).

Our independent printers offer a full range of print media services in Short Heath, to promote brands through this proven and established marketing medium. We work with a variety of different printers to get you the best prices and quality on all your print media. We can create leaflets and posters at any size you require, from standard sizes to something more bespoke.

If you want to get costs and information on our print media services contact us today. 

Contact Us

What is Print Media?

As mentioned above, the term print covers a whole range of different formats. Leaflets and posters are the most popular form of print media and are a relatively cheap way to get your message out to a broad cross-section of society. Most shops, pubs, bars, cinemas, clubs, stations, libraries, etc, all stock leaflets, whilst posters are still displayed in Short Heath on noticeboards, in shop windows and other high-footfall areas. As printed media reach into local communities in such a "grass-roots way" they are highly effective and often offer a good return on investment. This is why print media continues to be so popular with many advertisers. 

Types of Print Media

The main forms of print media are listed below but our printers can basically help you with any branding and printing - just ask us!

  • Leaflets – leaflets are the most popular form of print media. They are great because they allow you to put as much information on them as you like. They come in many different shapes and sizes and can be printed on one side, two sides, four sides, fold-out versions etc. The most typical sizes you see are known as DL and A5. You can also die-cut them (cut into certain shapes – round, square, triangle etc.) to make yourself stand out further. You can print from as little as 1 leaflet up to millions. Costs vary based on the quantity, size of leaflet and the paper quality you decide to use. 

  • Posters – similar to leaflets, there are lots of different options in terms of poster sizes. The most common poster sizes we deal with are A3, A4, 4 sheets, 6 sheets. Other options include A0, A1, A2, B2.  Sometimes you may want something which doesn’t fit these specifications, don’t worry we get that printed too!

  • Banners – outdoor banners are those found on the side of buildings, school gates, and roadside railings (normally manually attached). They are great at promoting local events and businesses and are normally hardwearing as they are made from strong PVC. There are no standard sizes for these, they are typically about 2 metres wide by 10 metres long, but can be longer or shorter. Hardwearing and tough they are good value for money. They are cheaper versions of typical outdoor ad options or billboard advertising

  • Pull up banners – these are popular as they are cheap and portable, so you can move them around to various locations. They are excellent for promoting at stalls, receptions, schools etc. 

  • Bespoke banners/standees - remember the poke-your-head-through-the-empty-face-standees at the pier ends in Blackpool, Southend, Weston Super-mare or Brighton? Well, interactive standees like that are coming back and are a clever way to get your customers and people to physically engage with what you are promoting. People often take photos of such standees and post them on social media, making these stands really come to life and meaning that your product will be promoted and advertised to a much wider audience than just where the standee is physically sat. 

  • Stickers/badges - always great to give out at events. Stickers and badges can be of various sizes, shapes and colours. Again if you can think of a clever way to incorporate them into what you are doing, you can literally have people walking around promoting you. 

  • Stationary – branding stationary has been popular for years and is particularly so for companies and business - often great to give out at the end of meetings. Examples of stationary print media include pens, pencils, rubbers, mousemats and pads. They often have good "pick up" as they are practical and useful, they can also hang around for quite a long time. 

Other popular ideas include branded cups, key rings, folders and envelopes. As you can see the list is almost endless!

Enquire Today

What are the Costs of Printing in Short Heath?

As mentioned above the cost of printing in WV12 5 depends on different factors. These are namely:

  • Quantity - the number you want printed will obviously affect the price. The more you want, the more expensive. 

  • Quality of paper – the thickness (GSM) you print on will contribute to print media costs. Basically the thicker and nicer the paper the more expensive it will. 

  • Finish - the decision on this is up to you and “the look” you are going for. You can also choose gloss, matt or even laminate finishes to make your leaflet shiny and stand out from the others. More expensive and luxury brand marketing campaigns tend to go for thicker paper and expensive laminate finishes.

  • Turn-around time – how quickly you want your leaflets or posters printed: in an hour, overnight, a few days, a week, etc. The sooner you want it the more expensive it can be. 

Our various printers can advise you on paper quality and quantities so you get the appropriate amount of leaflets in Short Heath at the quality and finish you desire. 

Which Industries use Print Media?

Print media is used by a diverse range of companies and businesses. Print media is particularly popular with the following industries: 

  • Theatre shows and productions - leaflets and posters are used commonly to promote theatre productions both in the West End and across the UK, they are able to show bright colourful images, artwork and carry review quotes. They are a good way of conveying a range of information.   

  • Charity Marketing - as charities often work on restricted budgets, cheap leaflets and posters are a great way to promote their work and spread the word. They are used especially to promote local fundraising events. 

  • Local Council and elections - we all get them through our doors. Leaflets for the relevant and different political parties are a common marketing device, again the low cost of print media allows lots to be printed and an area to be door dropped (the technical word for putting leaflets through doors!)

  • Sports and Fitness - popular with local gyms due to the ability to reach a cross-section of society, especially in the January new member recruitment drive when people are looking to get healthy. 

  • Healthcare - leaflets and informative posters are often displayed in doctors waiting rooms. They are great at informing and educating the general public about health issues and developments. 

 If you think print media promotional materials could work for you, drop us a message today. 

Cheap Print - Top Tip

When getting cheap printing quotes typically a lot of cheap printers will state “we can get you the cheapest leaflets”  or “we print the cheapest leaflets in the UK” but you have to make sure you are comparing “like for like” in size of the leaflet, how many are being printed, GSM, finish, if delivery is included etc  - otherwise you will be comparing apples with pears!

Frequently Asked Questions About Print Media

  1. "What are the 6 types of print media?" Print media is basically printed materials to promote services, brands or companies. Its term is broad and definitions slightly vary, but typically print media is identified as leaflets, posters, direct mail, newspapers and magazines and even forms of printed banners. 

  1. "What are some examples of print media?" The most common types of print media are leaflets (which is come in all shapes and sizes), posters, direct mail, postcards, business cards, printed banners, newspaper and magazine ads and insertions. 

  2. "What is the importance of printed media?" Print media is often considered an old-fashioned and outdated form of advertising but it is still highly- effective and had stood the test of time. It forms the backbone of many marketing campaigns as it's both cheap and can be highly targeted. Most companies use print media within their advertising campaigns.

  3. "Is print media still relevant?" Yes, print media although an old-fashioned type of media, still continues to evolve and leaflets and posters still have great pickup and offer "great opportunity to see" when placed in areas of high footfall and locations where a target audience may be out and about socialising. 

Contact Us

If would you like to order print, be it leaflets, posters or anything bespoke as mentioned above, simply fill in the contact form on this page and we will be in touch.  

We can discuss all of the options available for print media in Short Heath to help you get what you need. 

Topics covered - magazines newspapers, print media in WV12 5. 

We cover Short Heath (West Midlands)

Get in touch

We aim to get back to you in 1 working day.


Skip to

Gallery

Other locations available for print media advertising
Stockfield Bushbury Winson Green Lutley The Flatts The Woods Eaves Green Royal Sutton Coldfield Washwood Heath Sutton Coldfield Fordhouses Netherwood Heath Tettenhall Wood Deritend Low Hill Old Hill Cofton Common Wightwick Edgwick Handsworth Wood West Heath Shirley Heath Cradley Heath Minworth Heath End Causeway Green Holbrooks Saltley Gravelly Hill Whitmore Park Great Barr Balsall Street Packwood Gullet Tippity Green Parkfield New Mills Grace Mary Estate Tipton Brownhills West Freezeland Keresley Blakenhall Stockwell End Highgate Tyseley Frankley Middle Bickenhill Bacon's End Church Hill Gilbertstone Round's Green Bilston Wren's Nest Brown's Green Springs Mire Green Lanes Mill Green Bentley Fallings Park Middle Stoke Hampton in Arden Wake Green Doe Bank Cawney Hill Friar Park Watford Gap Pheasey Green Lane Oakeswell End Yardley Wood Blakeley Green Tile Cross Great Bridge Bowling Green Castle Bromwich Coombeswood Greenleighs Leamore Pinley Fishley Ridgacre Beechwood Gardens Weoley Castle Westwood Gardens Rotten Row Harden Amblecote Dickens Heath Old Oscott Spring Bank Loxdale Russell's Hall Berkswell Showell Green Westwood Heath Longbridge Bunker's Hill Moor Green Foleshill Woodgate Valley Tipton Green Roughley Springfield Hodgehill Cheswick Green Tat Bank Hill Wood Cotteridge Hasbury Stourbridge Newbolds Hawkesley Potter's Green Summer Hill Hockley Clayhanger Lee Bank King's Hill Cinder Hill Turves Green Monks Park Walsal End Walsall Eastcote Palmers Cross Whitmore Reans Norton Hill and Cakemore Kirby Corner Wood Green Tile Hill Dudley Port Moseley Village Oxbarn Copt Heath Moseley Priestfield All Saints Cape Hill Short Cross Northfield Hall Green Spring Vale Brownshill Green Woods Bank Pype Hayes Hurst Hill Bromley Darlaston Green Vigo Scott's Green Birchfield Pensnett Rough Hills Lambert's End Mayer's Green Alcester Lane's End Allesley Green Little Bromwich Cradley Balsall Darlaston Balsall Common Bushbury Hill Millfields Ladywood Wallington Heath Birchills Four Oaks Park Albion Newtown Meer End Illey Perry Barr Brades Village The Knowle Bell Green Warley Woods Sparkhill Bournville Bradley Solihull Lodge Radford Short Heath Flint's Green Chapel Fields Lifford Lime Tree Park Upper Stoke Tower Hill Summerford Place Bloomfield Hollyberry End Pickford Green Springfield Hurst Green Princes End Pickford Sedgemere Goldthorn Hill Nordley Hill Lapal Wellington Place Goscote Hockley Barr Common Gornalwood Thimble End Erdington Norton Green Bournbrook Marston Green Bradnock's Marsh Rowley's Green Willenhall Sandwell Brockmoor Pelsall Wood New Town California Ettingshall Carol Green Alum Rock Garrets Green New Oscott Hilltop Woodcross Daisy Bank Sparkbrook Allesley Bishopgate Green Blossomfield Four Oaks Manor House Hardwick Binley Rough Hay Greet Kingswinford Acocks Green Oldbury Harvest Hill The Chuckery Bescot Whiteheath Gate Beech Lanes Dunstall Hill Ocker Hill Edgbaston Glebe Farm Catchems Corner Spon End Windmill End Churchfield Castle Vale Merry Hill Perry Common Tividale Hall Digbeth Ley Hill Parting of the Heaths Gospel Oak Ward End Olton Hawkes End Draper's Fields Swan Village Walsall Wood Tollbar End Wednesbury Oak Gibbet Hill Caldmore Dibdale Lodge Hill Ladymoor Harborne New Town Mount Pleasant Coventry Whitley Chad Valley Billesley Dudley Wood Selly Oak Portobello Little Heath Bordesley Elston Hall Bromford Little London Beechwood Red Hill Shirley Street Lodge Green Goldthorn Park Bourne Vale Tidbury Green Stow Heath Darley Green Palfrey Harvills Hawthorn Vauxhall Wolverhampton New Town Row Coundon Green Rood End Stechford Swan Village Stone Cross Alderman's Green Lane Head Boldmere Canley Gardens Great Heath March End Dudley Oscott Spring Vale Hasluck's Green Garretts Green Shepwell Green Hart's Hill Brandwood End Waring's Green Bearwood Canley The Leys Park Village Brierley Hill Mushroom Green Springfield Woodsetton Bickenhill Wednesfield Whitehouse Common Chelmsley Wood Tyburn Walsgrave on Sowe Holly Hall Banners Gate Oakham Dorridge Halesowen Woodgate The Straits Yardley Fields Wednesbury Hall Green Grove Vale Deepfields Castlecroft Rotton Park Greets Green Lyndon Green Tettenhall Hall Green Stubber's Green Solihull Upper Gornal The Delves Moxley Pedmore Shirley Balsall Heath Ridge Hill Wood Hayes Meriden Kingstanding Stoke Wallbrook Daw End Wood End Parkes Hall Baptist End Heath Town Wordsley Leighswood Packwood Merry Hill Primrose Hill Coundon Highfields Ten Acres Brickhouse Farm Wall Heath Stockland Green Highter's Heath Walmley Selly Park Pelsall Streetly Pinkett's Booth Perry Shire Oak Bentley Heath County Bridge Dudley's Fields Haden Cross Langley Green Sheldon Ashmore Lake Cheylesmore Rushall Wollaston Wootton Green Little Bloxwich Shenley Fields Paradise Birmingham Griffin's Hill Wyken Black Patch Stirchley Fen End Heronfield Bradmore Oxley Hillfields Court House Green Elmdon Heath Old Swinford Lower Stoke Perry Beeches Church End Scotlands Old Fallings Hawne Millison's Wood Hill Hook Lyndon Aldersley Dixon's Green Wergs Bloxwich Gib Heath Whitlock's End Newton Titford Lanesfield Streetly Rumbush Birches Green Earlsdon Billesley Common Holly Bank Blakenall Heath Longford Lozells Gosford Green Tansley Hill Willenhall Mere Green The Lunt Catshill Balls Hill Reeves Green Stoke Aldermoor Black Lake King's Heath Darby's Hill Bartley Green London Fields Shard End Ladywood Roseville Coal Pool Lower Eastern Green Quarry Bank Batmans Hill Stambermill Vicarage Box Trees Golds Hill Tilehouse Green Ashmore Park Tibbington Illshaw Heath Withymoor Village Chester Road Brownhills Sharmans Cross Three Maypoles Woodcock Hill Claregate Penn Stoke Park Bordesley Green East Darby End Lower Gornal Old Dock Hayley Green Coseley Stoke Heath Witton Mesty Croft West Coseley Chapel Green Bristnall Fields Walker's Heath Kineton Green Stivichall Foxford Ettingshall Park Golds Green Horseley Heath Pleck Finham Benton Green Summerfield Park Stow Lawn Short Heath Londonderry Bramford Hill Catherine Cross Compton Maney Ulverley Green Catherine-de-Barnes Aston Temple Balsall Bordesley Green Lea Hall Tudor Hill Merridale Knowle Grove Pinley Gardens Hamstead Upper Ettingshall Priory Soho West Smethwick King's Norton Hall Green Eve Hill Hill Top Guns Village South Yardley Kates Hill Wood End Hay Mills Underhill Small Heath Woodway Park Ryders Green Aldridge Wollescote Reddicap Heath Oldwich Lane Upper Witton Yardley Four Oaks Henley Green Kingshurst Upper Eastern Green Sedgley Tividale Smethwick Moor Hall Neachells Burnt Tree Newbridge Woodshires Green Queslett Hall End Falcon Lodge Fordbridge Brookfields Shelfield Penn Fields Portway Kitt's Green Knowle Woodside Aston New Town Handsworth Ryecroft Monkspath Rowley Regis Toll End Nechells The Manor New Cross Ruiton Lye Whoberley Langley Chadwick End St Chads Yew Tree Cannon Hill Finchfield Nechells Green Barston New Dock Elmdon Hockley Heath The Coppice Salter Street Lower Bradley West Bromwich Fallings Heath Blowers Green Wylde Green Pendeford Blackheath Netherton Lode Heath Charlemont Colehall Wyken Green Buckland End New Invention Moseley Monmore Green Warstock Brandhall Hateley Heath Rubery