Marketers Turn To Flip Books in Ailing Economy
Great article from MarketWatch.com!
" Recognized as one of the earliest forms of interactive media on record, flip books are making a comeback despite a rapidly declining U.S. economy and slashed marketing budgets. "Marketers are taking cues from the past in order to harness feelings of comfort and stability for their current marketing communications. As a result, they've rediscovered flip books," said Jeffrey Kay, President of Flippies, who produces millions of custom flip books annually for businesses who use them primarily as interactive brochures, event giveaways and trade show handouts.
"History has demonstrated that flip books are the ultimate recession-proof marketing tool," said Kay, who points out that flip books have successfully survived -- and even thrived -- through six previous U.S. recessions, the Great Depression and countless economic downturns. "Right now, flip books are to marketers what meatloaf is to comfort food. And in this age of multi-platform, high-tech interactive marketing -- the simplicity of flip books is not only refreshing, but its illusion is more captivating and engaging than ever."
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Companies or individuals interested in creating their own custom flip books can visit Flippies online at http://www.flippies.com for more information.
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12 Comments:
I love flip books! Gives me some fun ideas. Thanks!
http://www.flippies.com
huh?
Right on!! Flipbooks look like a great way to promote sporting events. I just came across a company called TruAction Flix, they have a patented flipbook that has 4 clips & looks like a video game controller. Check it out http://www.truactionflix.com
Cool! Thanks for the link. I watched the demo on their site and it's really neat because it's really a 4-way flipbook!
Cool! Thanks for the link. I watched the demo on their site and it's really neat because it's really a 4-way flipbook!
i think i prefer the 2-way flip books like the ones at the flippies link above
Hey Tyler too technical for ya?? Four is twice the viewing pleasure!!
I just checked out both Flipies and Truaction Flix and I think kids will have an easier time with the Truaction flipbook.
here's another one: http://www.flipclips.com
they're popping up all over the place.
Have them made on site at your event.
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