What Are Table Tents and Why Should You Use Them?

5/27/2024

Table tents are like mini billboards, but instead of being displayed alongside a freeway, they’re placed at eye level on any horizontal surface.

They’re great for building brand recognition, attracting customer attention to special offers, trade shows, and announcing upcoming events. You’ve probably seen them at restaurants, bars, and waiting areas.

Also known as table talkers or table tent cards, tents differ from your average marketing tool. They’re the secret sauce that can spice up your promotional efforts, whether marketing your restaurant, retail shop, spa, fundraiser, or school event. Suppose you have a special offer or an exciting event coming up. In that case, eye-catching table tents are the perfect way to generate interest in your community.

In this article, we’ll discuss why you should incorporate them into your marketing strategy (including custom table tents with QR codes), how to make them, and some basics regarding their makeup. 

Four Reasons Table Talkers Are Terrific Marketing Tools

1. Visual appeal. As anyone who’s ever stood in line knows, you end up looking around, and boom! A table tent has caught your attention, and you’ve read all about a little league fundraiser, new spa service, or pub game night.  

2. You can add QR codes to tent cards. Adding a QR code that directs to your site or a special landing page is a great way for customers to access menus or offerings. If you’re raising money for a cause, custom table tents with a QR code can take things to the next level. You can have the code direct users straight to your online fundraiser, where they can instantly donate or buy raffle tickets. In fact, one of our rotary customers used QR codes to raise $40,000 for their community!

3. Sponsorship opportunities. If you’re promoting a fundraiser, tent cards are prime sponsorship opportunities for local business

4. Affordability. On Eventgroove, you can purchase 25 full-color custom table tents for approximately $40. In other words, the return on investment (ROI) is excellent.

How To Make Table Tents

1. Making table tents in Word is definitely a thing. However, it can also be a hassle since you must get the correct card stock, design and print them. We’d argue that the cost savings vs. the time and money spent are not necessarily worth the effort!

2. Creating custom table talkers is easy. Just select a table tent template from our range of designs, add your text and images, approve your proof, and make the payment. The whole process is quick, and with Eventgroove’s online printing services, your order will be processed and shipped within one business day.

3. Work with a graphic designer to create your table tent design (our team is happy to create a custom design for you!)

Table Talkers 101

What size are table tents? 

Table tents can be produced in all sorts of sizes. Eventgroove’s measure 5.5″ x 6.75″ at the face when folded. 

What are they printed on? 

Table talkers are printed on sturdy, stiff paper type so that they will stay upright. Additionally, lamination can offer an extra layer of protection.

How do they stand up?

Typically, table tents are equipped with an interlocking base and shipped in a flat box. When you’re ready to distribute them, simply fold and interlock the base! 

Where do I put table tents? 

1. It depends on what you’re promoting! If you own the business, restaurant, gym, or spa and are marketing an in-store item, place them wherever you like. A few examples include tabletops, in the bathroom, in waiting areas, or by a register. 

2. If you’re marketing a fundraiser, go to local businesses and offices and ask if they’d display them for you. 

Ready to test the table tent waters?  You won’t be disappointed with the results! Customie your favorite template for table tents now. Count on Eventgroove for top-quality table tent printing at a low cost—satisfaction guaranteed.