Banner stands serve an important purpose when communicating visually to an audience. The low cost, light weight, and compact design of a banner stand is perfect for a variety of applications. Many marketing professionals do not realize the endless options available for a simple banner stand application. In today’s post we will cover some banner stand upgrades for 2025 that will level up your visuals without leveling up your budget! Creative Imaging Displays offers a wide variety of banner stands from the most popular “retractable” banner stands, to SEG light boxes with built in shelving and monitor mounts. If you are trying to get the best value out of your marketing budget, make sure to send all of your reps a quality banner stand that not only will last, but will communicate your message effectively to your clients!
The Importance of a Great Looking Banner Display
In my 15 years of working with trade show exhibitors and marketing professionals, one of the oddest trends I have seen is the lack of attention to their banner stand line up. Some companies will invest 10’s of thousands in custom booth displays to effectively communicate their brand, with great success, at a trade show. These custom booths are successful because they communicate quality, attention to detail, and pride in the brand. Clients can “feel” this when looking at a graphic design, the printed material, and the hardware that displays the printed substrate. This is often what sets a company apart in a visual communication marketing strategy.
This is the same idea auto manufacturers use when they refresh vehicle designs and logos. A simple headlight and wheel upgrade to an already existing vehicle can communicate a higher quality vehicle to consumers, when in fact it is the exact same vehicle that has been sold for the last 10 years. In the same way, a banner stand upgrade in both material and frame hardware communicates quality to potential clients. When the vast majority of companies use an economy vinyl banner stand with a twist out foot, this creates an opportunity to stand out. The main issue is budget. If you are sending 50, 100, or 200 banner stands to all of your reps, the difference of $20-100 a stand adds up quickly.
Creative Imaging Displays offers a huge selection of banner stands ranging from low cost, economy products to premium SEG light box banners. The best part is that with our low cost pricing model, the high end banner stands are attainable for most companies. Below are a few great solutions to consider when looking to upgrade your banner stands for 2025!
The Best Banner Stand Upgrades for 2025!
Vector Fast Frame Light Box
The newest banner stand on the market that is revolutionizing the industry is the Vector Fast Frame Light Box. This banner stand uses brand new technology that allows an aluminum extrusion frame that holds an SEG graphic to set up in a matter of minutes! One of the biggest complaints related to higher end banner stands is the increased set up time. Not anymore! The frame system pops up in minutes and the SEG installation is simple and straight forward. This system offers a modern design that looks professional and different. SEG is a seamless graphic system that is the newest technology for portable display systems. It is so popular it is often used for retail and permanent installation solutions!
Brandcusi Stretch Fabric Banner
The Brandcusi is an underutilized banner stand that offers many benefits in an affordable package. There are 3 different styles, all of which include double sided printing. Additionally, shelving and literature holder options are available to add functionality to this stand! Stretch fabric banner stands look completely different than traditional pull up banner stands and help your company stand out at a low price point. This system is lightweight, easy to move around, and easy to assemble. The additional accessories turn this banner stand into an information center! Brandcusi’s work great in island exhibits to place on each corner of the booth and draw in attendees from every position on the show floor!
Premium Retractable Banner Stands
If you are a fan of the convenience and simplicity of a retractable banner stand, but are looking to level up, we have a variety of great solutions! The Imagine banner stand is our legacy premium banner stand that has been around for almost 2 decades! This high quality stand offers a replaceable cartridge, adjustable height, and accessory shelving options! Additionally, its available in a double sided version called the Advance! it has a lifetime warranty on the hardware and two high quality graphic substrate options! The Barracuda banner stand is another great solution. It offers the same quality as the Imagine including the accessory kits. The only missing component is the replaceable graphic cartridge. However, the Barracuda offers a variety of size options ranging from 26″ to 48″ wide!
Make sure to consider these Banner Stand Upgrades for 2025! A cohesive visual appearance is essential for a complete marketing strategy. If you need help finding a great solution in your budget, contact Creative Imaging Displays! Our no pressure, expert sales staff can guide you in the right direction and ensure you are within your budget! Make sure to check out our infographics for trade show exhibitors to learn all of the best marketing strategies for trade shows!