Marketing & Promotional Templates
Professional templates for all your marketing needs. Each template is print-ready with proper specifications, bleed, and optimized for Print for Figma workflow.Quick start: Download template → Customize content → Export with Print for Figma → Print. All technical setup complete.
Flyer Templates
Template 1: Event Flyer (Letter Size)
Event / Announcement Flyer
Specifications:
- Size: 8.5” × 11” (Letter)
- Orientation: Portrait
- Bleed: 0.125” included
- Safety zones: 0.25” marked
- Bold headline area
- Large image/photo placeholder
- Event details section
- Date, time, location prominent
- CTA (call-to-action) area
- QR code placeholder (optional)
- Photo-focused version
- Text-focused version
- 50/50 split version
- Replace hero image
- Update event information
- Adjust color scheme
- Add/remove sections as needed
- Paper: 100 lb gloss cover (standard)
- Finish: Gloss or matte
- Color: Full CMYK
- Quantity: 100-500 typical
Template 2: Sale / Promotional Flyer
Sale & Promotion Flyer
Specifications:
- Size: 8.5” × 11”
- Orientation: Portrait
- Bleed: 0.125”
- High-impact design
- Attention-grabbing headline (“50% OFF”, “SALE”, etc.)
- Product showcase areas (4-6 products)
- Price callouts
- Limited time messaging
- Store information footer
- Burst/starburst graphic elements
- Product images and prices
- Sale percentage/offer
- Colors (brand or seasonal)
- Urgency messaging
- Paper: 80-100 lb gloss text
- Finish: Gloss for vibrant colors
- Color: Full CMYK
- Quantity: 500-5000 (mass distribution)
Template 3: Service Flyer
Service / Business Flyer
Specifications:
- Size: 8.5” × 11”
- Orientation: Portrait
- Bleed: 0.125”
- Professional layout
- Service headline
- Benefits list (3-5 bullet points)
- Service features with icons
- Testimonial area
- Contact information prominent
- Professional imagery
- Icon-based features
- Photo showcase
- Before/after comparison
- Service descriptions
- Your photos/portfolio
- Testimonials
- Contact details
- Brand colors
- Paper: 100 lb cover stock
- Finish: Matte (professional) or gloss
- Color: Full CMYK
Template 4: Postcard Mailer (4” × 6”)
Direct Mail Postcard
Specifications:
- Size: 4” × 6” (USPS standard postcard)
- Orientation: Landscape or portrait versions
- Bleed: 0.125”
- Front and back designs included
- Front: Eye-catching visual + headline
- Back: Offer details + CTA + address area
- Mailing permit box (if bulk mail)
- Address block template
- QR code for tracking
- Address area properly positioned
- Required spacing maintained
- Barcode area reserved
- Front image and headline
- Offer/message
- Mailing list addresses (variable data ready)
- Brand colors
- Paper: 14pt or 16pt card stock
- Finish: UV coating on front, uncoated back (for writing)
- Color: Full CMYK
Brochure Templates
Template 5: Tri-fold Brochure
Standard Tri-fold Brochure
Specifications:
- Size: 11” × 8.5” flat (tri-fold to 3.67” × 8.5”)
- Panels: 6 total (3 outside, 3 inside)
- Bleed: 0.125” on all edges
- Panel guides included
- Front panel (cover): Eye-catching headline + image
- Inside left: Introduction/welcome
- Inside center: Features/benefits
- Inside right: Services/products
- Back left: Testimonials/case studies
- Back center: Contact information
- Back right: Call to action
- Left panel: 3.625” (slightly smaller for fold)
- Center panel: 3.75”
- Right panel: 3.625”
- All text and images
- Color scheme
- Panel content organization
- Layout variations
- Paper: 100 lb gloss or matte text
- Scoring: Required for clean folds
- Color: Full CMYK
- Quantity: 250-1000 typical
Template 6: Z-fold Brochure
Z-fold / Accordion Brochure
Specifications:
- Size: 11” × 8.5” flat
- Panels: 6 (3 front, 3 back)
- Fold style: Z-fold (accordion)
- Bleed: 0.125”
- Sequential panel reveal (tells story as unfolds)
- Each panel 3.67” wide
- Continuous design across panels option
- Alternative: Individual panel designs
- Opens flat for full spread view
- Better for timelines, processes
- More dramatic reveal
- Timeline/process content
- Product showcase across spread
- Story progression
- Brand elements
- Paper: 80-100 lb text (thinner than tri-fold)
- Scoring: Critical for Z-fold
- Color: Full CMYK
Template 7: Bi-fold Brochure (8.5” × 11”)
Simple Bi-fold Brochure
Specifications:
- Size: 11” × 8.5” flat, folds to 5.5” × 8.5”
- Panels: 4 total (2 outside, 2 inside)
- Bleed: 0.125”
- Half-fold (simplest fold)
- Front cover: Main headline + image
- Inside spread: Full 11” × 8.5” design area
- Back cover: Contact info + CTA
- Large inside spread for impact
- Simple, cost-effective fold
- Easiest to design
- Professional presentation
- Cover design
- Inside spread layout
- Back panel content
- All colors and images
- Paper: 100 lb gloss or matte cover
- Scoring: Recommended
- Color: Full CMYK
- Quantity: 100-500 typical
Poster Templates
Template 8: Event Poster (18” × 24”)
Medium Event Poster
Specifications:
- Size: 18” × 24” (standard medium poster)
- Orientation: Portrait
- Bleed: 0.125”
- Viewing distance: 3-6 feet
- Bold headline (72pt+ size)
- High-impact visual
- Event details readable from distance
- Date/time/location prominent
- Sponsor logos area (optional)
- QR code for tickets/info
- Headline: 72-120pt
- Sub headline: 48-72pt
- Body text: 24-36pt (readable from 5 feet)
- Fine print: 18pt minimum
- Hero image/artwork
- Event information
- Color scheme
- Typography style
- Paper: Poster stock (satin or gloss)
- Color: Full CMYK
- Mounting: Optional foam core
Template 9: Promotional Poster (24” × 36”)
Large Promotional Poster
Specifications:
- Size: 24” × 36” (movie poster standard)
- Orientation: Portrait
- Bleed: 0.125-0.25” (larger bleed for large format)
- Viewing distance: 6-10 feet
- Dramatic visual impact
- Minimal text (readable from distance)
- Strong color and contrast
- Product/brand hero image
- Clear call to action
- Logo lockup area
- Large dimensions = large files
- Image optimization critical
- 300 DPI for close viewing
- 150-200 DPI backgrounds acceptable
- Main visual
- Headline and messaging
- Brand colors
- Layout style
- Paper: Poster stock, banner material, or adhesive
- Color: Full CMYK
- Mounting: Foam core, frame, or grommets
Template 10: Informational Poster (11” × 17”)
Tabloid / Information Poster
Specifications:
- Size: 11” × 17” (Tabloid)
- Orientation: Portrait or landscape
- Bleed: 0.125”
- Smaller format, more detail possible
- Information hierarchy
- Charts/graphs/infographics
- Detailed content (readable up close)
- Educational/instructional focus
- Section organization
- Infographic style
- Step-by-step guide
- Comparison chart
- FAQ format
- Content and data
- Icons and illustrations
- Color coding for sections
- Brand elements
- Paper: 100 lb gloss or matte text
- Color: Full CMYK
Rack Card & Display Templates
Template 11: Rack Card (4” × 9”)
Travel / Tourism Rack Card
Specifications:
- Size: 4” × 9” (standard rack card)
- Orientation: Portrait
- Bleed: 0.125”
- Front and back designs
- Front: Hero image + headline
- Back: Details, map, contact information
- Tall format for rack display visibility
- Top 2” critical for visibility (visible in rack)
- Destination/service images
- Information content
- Map or directions
- Contact details
- Paper: 14pt card stock
- Finish: Gloss or UV coating
- Color: Full CMYK
- Quantity: 500-2500
Template 12: Door Hanger
Door Hanger Marketing Piece
Specifications:
- Size: 4.25” × 11” with die-cut hanger
- Die-cut: 1.5” diameter circle (standard)
- Bleed: 0.125”
- Front and back printable
- Hanger cutout at top
- Large headline area
- Offer/message content
- Perforated coupon option
- Contact information
- Keep important info below hanger (3” from top safe)
- High-impact headline
- Clear call to action
- Easy-to-find contact details
- Offer details
- Images/graphics
- Brand colors
- Coupon section (optional)
- Paper: 14pt or 16pt card stock
- Die-cutting: Required for hanger
- Finish: UV coating (weather resistance)
- Color: Full CMYK
Large Format Templates
Template 13: Trade Show Banner (24” × 72”)
Vertical Trade Show Banner
Specifications:
- Size: 24” × 72” (2’ × 6’)
- Orientation: Portrait (tall)
- Bleed: 0.25” (larger for large format)
- Retractable banner compatible
- Company logo at top
- Main message at eye level (3-4 feet up)
- Product/service images
- Contact info at bottom
- High-impact, minimal text
- Headline: 100-150pt
- Body text: 48-72pt (minimum)
- Keep text minimal
- Company branding
- Product images
- Key messages
- Color scheme
- Material: Banner vinyl or fabric
- Finishing: Grommets or pole pockets
- Color: Full CMYK
- Usage: Retractable banner stand compatible
Template 14: Yard Sign (18” × 24”)
Yard / Lawn Sign
Specifications:
- Size: 18” × 24” (standard yard sign)
- Orientation: Landscape
- Bleed: Not typical (design to exact size)
- Viewing distance: 10-30 feet
- Bold, simple message
- Large text (readable from car/street)
- Minimal words (5-7 maximum)
- High contrast colors
- Phone number or website prominent
- HUGE text (keep it simple)
- Maximum 2-3 colors
- No fine details (won’t be visible)
- Focus on brand/message clarity
- Message text
- Phone/website
- Logo
- Colors
- Material: Corrugated plastic (Coroplast)
- Thickness: 4mm standard
- Stakes: H-stakes or wire stakes
- Color: Full color
Marketing Template Features
Common Features Across All Templates
- Print-Ready Setup
- Flexible Layouts
- Brand Customization
- Optimization
All templates include:
- ✓ Correct dimensions with bleed
- ✓ Safety zones marked
- ✓ 300 DPI image placeholders
- ✓ CMYK color mode ready
- ✓ Proper export settings guide
Choosing the Right Template
Decision Guide
1
Define Goal
What’s the purpose?
- Event promotion → Event flyer or poster
- Sales/offers → Sale flyer or postcard
- Information sharing → Brochure or rack card
- Brand awareness → Poster or banner
- Direct response → Postcard mailer or door hanger
2
Consider Distribution
How will it be distributed?
- Handed out → Flyer or brochure
- Mailed → Postcard (USPS compliant)
- Posted → Poster (appropriate size for location)
- Rack display → Rack card (fits standard racks)
- Door-to-door → Door hanger
3
Determine Budget
Budget affects:
- Quantity (more = lower unit cost)
- Size (larger = more expensive)
- Stock quality
- Finishing options
4
Select Template
Match to needs:
- Review template features
- Check size compatibility
- Verify style fits brand
- Download and customize
Marketing Materials Best Practices
Effective Headlines
Effective Headlines
Headline rules:
- Keep it short: 5-10 words maximum
- Clear benefit: What’s in it for reader?
- Action-oriented: “Save 50%”, “Register Now”, “Don’t Miss”
- Large and bold: Readable from distance
- ✓ “50% Off All Summer Apparel”
- ✓ “Free Consultation - Call Today”
- ✗ “We are pleased to announce our summer seasonal offering special discount program” (too long!)
Visual Hierarchy
Visual Hierarchy
Priority order:
- Headline (largest, most prominent)
- Hero image (supporting visual)
- Key details (date, offer, location)
- Body content (benefits, features)
- Call to action (what to do next)
- Contact info (how to respond)
Color Strategy
Color Strategy
Color purposes:
- Brand colors: Maintain recognition
- Accent color: Highlight CTA, important info
- Contrast: Ensure readability
- Emotion: Red (urgent), Blue (trust), Green (fresh), etc.
Call to Action (CTA)
Call to Action (CTA)
Effective CTAs:
- Clear action: “Call Now”, “Visit Website”, “Scan QR Code”
- Prominent: Large, contrasty, can’t miss it
- One primary CTA: Don’t confuse with multiple actions
- Easy to follow: Make next step obvious
Print Specifications by Type
Quick Reference Chart
| Material | Recommended Paper | Finish | Typical Quantity | Cost per Piece |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flyers (Letter) | 100 lb gloss text | Gloss/Matte | 500-2500 | $0.10-0.25 |
| Postcards (4×6) | 14-16pt card | UV one side | 500-5000 | $0.15-0.35 |
| Tri-fold Brochure | 100 lb text | Gloss/Matte | 250-1000 | $0.50-1.50 |
| Posters (18×24) | Poster stock | Satin | 50-200 | $3-8 |
| Rack Cards | 14pt card | Gloss/UV | 500-2500 | $0.25-0.50 |
| Door Hangers | 14-16pt card | UV coated | 1000-5000 | $0.15-0.30 |
| Banners (2×6) | Banner vinyl | Grommets | 1-10 | $30-80 |
| Yard Signs (18×24) | 4mm Coroplast | + stakes | 10-100 | $8-15 |
Learn More
Flyers & Posters Guide
Complete workflow for promotional materials
Brochures Guide
Multi-panel brochure design
Business Templates
Corporate and professional materials
Working with Printers
Getting best print results
Marketing tip: Test small quantities first (100-250). Verify design works in real world before ordering 5000 pieces. Small test run costs $50-100 vs expensive mistake on large run.