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Shout out on the vehicle that you understand the value of the marketing and advertising business.
You have business cards, flyers and logos.
You are ready to let the world or your immediate field know that you are open to the business and ready to meet the needs of your customers.
Unfortunately, even your best marketing efforts are limited to the number of people you encounter and engage outside of social and traditional media.
But have you taken advantage of all the marketing options available?
Have you considered writing your company name on your company car? That’s right.
Think about it.
You are in traffic all the time and see signs that are behind, on the side or completely wrapped on the vehicle.
Its bright colors and gorgeous words may have caught your attention and even made you consider contacting the company.
This is a marketing tool you may not have considered for your company, however, what are the pros and cons of promoting your business name in this way?
First, we will take a look at some of the advantages and then look at the disadvantages of labeling your vehicle with your company information.
Let's look at the professionals first.
The obvious benefit is increased exposure.
You will be able to travel in your city or town to promote your business without even trying.
Customers can write down information about your company on their smartphones, and don't even have to wait until they get home to pull your information up.
You can drive your car to your company without any effort.
Very affordable price.
Car magnets and stickers are an affordable option to advertise for your business.
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In some cases, car advertising products are offered for less than $100 or even less than $25.
Your low overhead costs will allow you to purchase car advertising items without breaking the bank.
Car packaging, advertising that wraps the entire body may be a little more expensive, but you can check the details with the local print store.
Advertise on the journey.
If you have to travel for your business, or just go to an event, but you don't want to carry a lot of advertising items, then use your tools to advertise and market.
Of course, if you are attending an event, you still need to provide takeout for potential customers, but your vehicle will achieve the goal of a lot of exposure and using your vehicle to store promotional items will not hurt you.
You can also use this mobile marketing tool to play music at an open air trade show or an event in a local parking lot.
Now, let's take a look at some of these shortcomings.
The cost of updates and maintenance can become expensive.
While vehicle magnets, stickers and even packaging are an affordable advertising option, you still have to be aware of the cost of maintaining this form of advertising.
Signs of wear, vandalism, and shedding can cause damage.
Stickers can be peeled or faded in the sun.
It can cost a lot of money if the body packaging is damaged and needs to be replaced.
But most importantly, the cost of maintaining these vehicles can be high.
Anyone driving your company vehicle can see your company. That’s right.
Once you have posted a sign on your vehicle that promotes your business, everything the person driving your vehicle does will affect your business.
Many companies say how about I drive?
Labeling complaints on vehicles, sometimes compliments, but often violations or problems are not addressed, but the image of the company may be slightly affected.
You have to be sure if you're marketing your business effectively or are you just advertising in town to all the people who see your company's vehicles.
If you are a smaller company with a more concentrated customer base or market segment, car advertising may not be your best solution.
However, if your company is a service-based company, or a company that provides services to a wider range of customers, then you may benefit from corporate vehicles with advertising.
When you decide on your advertising plan, you have to understand the pros and cons.
Sometimes the advantages are greater than the disadvantages and vice versa, but in the end you have to make a decision to effectively target your audience and advertise accordingly.
Before you commit to putting your company name on your company vehicle, you should make a more insightful decision.