Layouts
This webpage is designed to provide community groups with access to document templates that you can use in developing your community group's marketing materials.
Whether you are designing a direct mail letter, postcard or other form of marketing, this site will provide you with layouts to make your communications sing!
All the layout and template sites that we link to allow groups to download layouts free of charge.
Scroll down and view the samples to get an idea of what you can create. Don't forget to check out the templates provided with the existing software packages on your PC where you will find a great range of newsletter and brochure layouts as well as simple postcard designs.
Click here and print the HELPSHEET to assist you in using the templates (Selecting / Creating / Editing / Saving / Printing)
A4 Letter (B/W & Color)
Sending a color letter is a quick and cost effective way to communicate with your current and prospective customers on a one-to-one basis.
You can personalise your letter to each individual or create a generic letter. Personalised letters are best when the recipient expects and wants to receive information from you.
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Page set-up for printing: A4 Portrait Stock: 180 gsm
A4 Coupon Mailer
Coupon offers requiring in-store redemption can increase store traffic and purchase frequency. Not only are they an effective way to entice customers to visit your business, they can also be a good way to start a database by collecting name and address details from the coupon.
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Page set-up for printing: A4 Portrait Stock: 180 gsm
DL Postcard
Create an impact with a postcard. The DL card is larger than a normal postcard, giving you more space to advise customers of sales, specials and new products and services. Using a range of images on the front of the postcard is an effective way to use the available creative space.
Page set-up for printing: DL Landscape Stock: 300 gsm
A6 Postcard
For a simple message choose the A6 postcard. Get your message across - your own special event, sales, new product offers and monthly specials - using high impact images and catchy headlines. Postcards are also a great way to generate more business by helping you contact a whole new customer base.
Page set-up for printing: A6 Landscape Stock: 300 gsm
Envelope
Adding simple graphics to your envelopes can create instant impact. Use the template layout to ensure you can continue to get 'clean mail' postal discounts.
Stock: 120 gsm
Other Ideas
Brochures
The DL brochure layout is ideal for mailing and can be used to announce monthly specials, describe your range of services and products, and keep your customers informed and excited about your business.Newsletters
Create an ongoing relationship with your customers and keep them informed and excited about your activities. The newsletter brings the power of information and images together. Ideal for mailing on a frequent basis the newsletter is a great way to start a customer loyalty program or membership club.Find a Designer
The 99Designs website allows clients looking for someone to do some design workfor them to list what they are after and how much they are willing to pay. Designers can then submit their designs from which the client chooses. While this isn't an invitation to "rip off" a designer, it might be a way your group can receive some professional, personalised work done for you at a price you can afford. The service can be found here.Free Layout Downloads
The Marketing, Media and Post Centre has also gathered together a list of sites on the Internet where community groups can search for and download templates for a variety of marketing and direct-mail documents and materials.
To access this list of templates, CLICK HERE.
The information contained on this site is subject to change. Our Community will not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever coming from reliance placed on all or part of its contents.