An example of a large display case used to hold multiple Rack Cards
What is a Rack Card?
A Rack Card serves as a straightforward and budget-friendly promotional tool, typically printed in full color on one or both sides of sturdy cardstock. The standardized size of rack cards (typically 4" x 9" or 3.5" x 8.5") allows them to fit into a specifically-designed display rack or counter-top holder for easy access by potential customers.
What types of Businesses use Rack Cards?
Rack cards can be used by almost any business or organization. They are popular for lobbies, showrooms, waiting areas, and tradeshows-as well as for Point of Purchase (POS) marketing. Rack cards also have widespread use in the tourism industry. You have likely seen a large display of colorful rack cards in a hotel, airport, restaurant, visitor center, or other venue while traveling.
An example of a counter-top holder for Rack Cards
How do Rack Cards attract Customers?
In most cases, a rack card is geared toward foot traffic-so its marketing message must entice the people walking or standing nearby. The goal is to have a potential customer notice your message, take the card with them, and ultimately respond to your call to action.
Hence, rack cards must be designed to grab and hold a prospect's attention. This is accomplished through the creative use of compelling colors, engaging images, and brief but persuasive text. In addition, racks cards are often gloss-coated to add sheen and increase the vibrancy of the ink colors.
What can be Printed on a Rack Card?
Though relatively straightforward in construction, racks cards are actually very versatile. In fact, they can be printed with any content or layout you choose-including promotional offers, upcoming events, information about products or services, discount coupons, contact info, directions, maps, QR codes, or anything else that helps build awareness and sales.
Also, the layout of most rack cards is created with a vertical orientation, as that is how they are normally positioned in a display rack or counter-top holder.
What is the Size of a Rack Card?
Rack card dimensions are typically 4" x 9", 3.5" x 8.5", or similar. This allows rack cards to fit into standard-sized floor, wall, or counter display racks. It also allows a rack card to fit very well into a standard #10 business envelope, thus serving double-duty as a mailer insert.
If you have any questions, or if your business needs custom-printed Rack Cards in quantities of 250 or more, call Formax at (314) 434-5500 or (866) 367-6221. Or, if you already know your specifications, simply click here to access our quote request form. We look forward to working with you!
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