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In a culture that\u2019s deeply invested in online marketing, it\u2019s easy to forget that pet owners still depend upon printed content for information. Sure, you can find loads of information about a veterinary hospital\u2019s services and staff through a couple of keystrokes. But when the computer is turned off, the information disappears into the blackened monitor.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s why building attractive, informative and concise printed marketing material is still a vital aspect of business in the 21st century. Brochures are one of these time-honored staples, a small piece of printed advertising that if done well can help promote your hospital.<\/p>\n

In marketing, the adage \u201cIf it\u2019s worth doing, it\u2019s worth doing right\u201d always rings true. Veterinary hospitals have limited funds for marketing, and there\u2019s nothing worse than spending time and energy on promotions that are going to pass right by pet owners. That\u2019s why before you make any serious marketing decisions, it\u2019s best to weigh the pros and cons and ask yourself if creating a veterinary brochure is worth the investment.<\/p>\n

As a veterinary marketing professional, I have helped compose many brochures. Here are six tips on how to produce the perfect advertisement for your practice.<\/p>\n

Determine a Design<\/h3>\n

This is the first and most important step. Before you begin crafting the content, take a moment to think about what the brochure is going to look like. The standard marketing brochure is two-sided and has six panels that are trifolded. In essence, you have six canvases to work with. Consider the different aspects of your hospital that you want to market \u2014 your clinic\u2019s history, veterinarians or unique services (more on this later).<\/p>\n

Next, think about a color scheme and logo. Does your hospital even have a logo? If not, create one yourself or hire a designer to come up with one. The logo is the face of your brand. It should follow you from your hospital\u2019s website to print materials to email signatures and anything else with your practice\u2019s name on it.<\/p>\n

Also consider the more artistic elements of your brochure. These include background colors, fonts, font sizes, spacing and general formatting. Whatever you decide upon, make sure your brochure remains consistent throughout. There\u2019s nothing less appealing to a potential pet owner than a veterinary brochure that looks like it was assembled by six different hospitals.<\/p>\n

Write a Tight, One-Paragraph Overview<\/h3>\n

Let\u2019s face it, no matter what information you put in the hands of clients, they will fully understand the superior value of your hospital only when they bring their pets in for an examination. That means you need to turn your hospital\u2019s philosophy into a quick, accurate pitch.<\/p>\n

They say brevity is the soul of wit. And while your hospital may not need humor to sell its services, keep in mind that concise, to-the-point content can be a fast and surefire way to pitch your practice to nearby pet owners.<\/p>\n

Figure out how to sum up your hospital in one paragraph. What makes your hospital unique? What are some of its key characteristics? How would clients describe your practice? As you ask yourself these questions, start generating a list of keywords \u2014 i.e. compassionate, dedicated, caring \u2014 and try to incorporate them into your overview.<\/p>\n

A constant snare for advertising is coming up with the perfect lead sentence. Here are few samples you can try that start your brochure off with a kick:<\/p>\n