Traditional branding has taken place by way of advertising in a wide variety of media formats. For example, many companies prepare a specific branding image for their business through the use of TV advertisements, online advertisements, print advertisements and other recognizable formats that businesses have been using for years. These build a cohesive look and message for the organization that gives potential customers a good idea of what the company is all about. This extends to an in-store branding strategy which involves signage, printed materials, price tags and much more. Getting this concept across in your store can be just as complicated as getting it out in the public because customers wish to know just what sort of experience to anticipate as soon as they walk in.
The good news is, there is a cutting edge and innovative method that you can use for in-store marketing that is proving to be not only unique but also cost-effective. By utilizing printed glass panels, more organizations have been able to incorporate their branding and message into their stores in a sleek and modern way. The glass is usually clear with text, graphics or a combination of the two printed onto it. These custom decorative glass panels can be utilized in many different areas of the store, for example the front windows, the backsplash behind the cash register counter, special displays within the store and more. Businesses can be as artistic or as straightforward as they like when using printed glass panels since the sky is the limit with regards to what can be printed on them and what information they are able to communicate.
For example, say that you work in or own a clothing shop which is currently doing a promotion for a 1960s and 1970s inspired clothing line. You could have custom decorative glass made with images of flowers or other 60s and 70s designs. Furthermore, you could have some text printed onto that imaged glass as well, with words and phrases like vintage, retro, bell bottoms, hippie or flower power featured on the printed glass. Right away, you have created a modern and attractive display for your clothing line that instantly communicates what experience and message the clothes are meant to send.
This marketing strategy has proven to be successful again and again as more businesses are bringing in it into their store branding. Customers appreciate that the glass conveys the messages that they want to see without being obtrusive or tacky when combined with the décor and design in the retail store. Instead of taking away from the apparel or other items in the store, printed glass panels add to them by subtly giving that message and branding image that is required without becoming the focal point of the in-store experience.