The Dominican Club was getting ready for its major annual gala. Wanting to honor contributors, members, and visitors, the friendly folks at the organization contacted our specialists to discuss the design of
step and repeat banners in Danbury CT. We worked with the group to put together a sign that would make an excellent backdrop for photos and press coverage. The finished product looked great and made a grand impression.
What are Step and Repeat Banners?
Some folks call them press walls. These products consist of vinyl imprinted with names of sponsors, logos of commercial venues, or tag lines that identify a particular group, business, or party. They serve as backdrops for event photographers who seek to catch images of celebrities or the who’s who of commerce. When you see footage from red carpet events in Hollywood, you frequently see the names of product sponsors such as fashion houses or jewelers displayed on the banners.
How to Put Together an Excellent Press Wall
When our graphic artists meet with clients, we focus on the customization that makes
this signage solution stand out.
- Size. A basic banner might measure eight feet by eight feet. But when you want to offer more room for additional attendees to be present in a photo, it makes more sense to go big. At large-scale events, it is not unusual to find step and repeat banners measuring ten, 20, or even 30 feet in lengths.
- Message. What should we print on the vinyl? Take a page from the playbook of the Dominican Club, and place your group’s name and event title in the center. The names of sponsors then surround it. Of course, if you were hosting a fundraiser, corporate event, or celebration, we would customize your message accordingly.
- Backdrop. Occasionally, our clients do not request a sponsor name listing but prefer a photo or artistic context. For example, a graduating class may celebrate by having all members stand in front of a banner featuring a blackboard with chalk spelling out, “the class of (enter the year here).”
Unless you specify otherwise, we usually create these products with a matte finish. We do so as a precautionary measure to ensure that photographers using flashes will not end up with reflections from glossy vinyl. By setting up the image taker for success, you have a better chance of seeing your group’s photo in the newspaper.
How to Order Step and Repeat Banners in Danbury CT
Contact our graphic artists for assistance. If you are putting together a look that honors sponsors and seeks to raise funds, we suggest verifying first that there have been no changes and none of your commercial donors has re-branded. Our experts frequently know of the local companies that are redoing their colors, fonts, or symbols; we can usually help you with this step.
If you already have graphics on file, please forward them to us.
We put together your desired look, present you with a proof, and manufacture the product once you approve the appearance. Call us today to get started on the process!
