Paper cups are a great marketing tool

Paper cups are a great marketing tool

09.10.2019

The goal of almost any advertising campaign is to reach its target audience. Advertising on paper cups in many cases can be an excellent tool: the average interaction time with this medium is 5-7 minutes (unlike outdoor advertising or dispensing products that only take a few seconds to learn). This medium is ideal for promoting a business to different user segments.

Student audience

The student audience has a huge potential for advertising educational platforms, various applications, fast food establishments, taxi services and many other areas. But it is difficult to convince young people from 18 to 25 years old of anything using ordinary means. At the same time, students spend a large amount of time in canteens and cafeterias on or near campuses. And advertising on paper cups may well attract their attention.

Imagine that several times a day, while buying tea, coffee or another drink, your potential customer is faced with a colorful paper cup with your logo and/or advertising slogan - such advertising is likely to be effective.

It is important to remember that young people today are digitally dependent. To “hook” it, it is necessary to use synergy with digital media. For example, placing a QR code on a paper cup that directs the audience to a website or mobile application can significantly increase the response from advertising.

Office employees

Communication with corporate employees can be difficult due to their busy work schedules. Coffee break or lunch break is the best time to get their attention. During this period, they are most relaxed and ready to receive information.

If cups with your brand get into the office, they will definitely arouse interest. In addition, a thoughtful approach to design can provoke a “viral” effect. Put codes on the cups to receive discounts, souvenirs or gifts - and your product will certainly become a topic of discussion during the lunch break.

By the way, the management of the enterprise you are interested in will also be interested in receiving your branded cups, because it will save money at appropriate expenses.

Business

Businessmen conduct quite a lot of time on planes and airport lounges. If at this moment a glass with your brand comes to them, most likely they will notice it - and this can be a great way to present the brand and make a first impression. In addition, there is a chance that your product will be seen and examined by passengers sitting next to you.

Also, an excellent channel of communication with a business audience in a particular industry can be the distribution of cups with advertising during exhibitions, conferences and other similar events. As is the case with businesses, organizers will be happy to take cups for their catering, as this will save money.

Travelers and commuters

On trains and commuters, thousands of paper cups are used every day to serve tea, coffee and soft drinks. Using advertising, you can target your message to residents of a specific region.

This is not a complete list of advertising opportunities that promotional cups offer. They can effectively interact with audiences in shopping malls, hospitals and any other public places with high traffic. Affordable cost, versatility, sufficient space for applying a logo, slogan and advertising images, the ability to combine print and digital technologies, and almost universal use make them an excellent choice for promoting various businesses, regardless of their scale. The main thing is to choose the right distribution location, develop a beautiful design and order high-quality printing.