Find out why a simple leaflet can leave a bigger impression than an online ad that disappears in seconds.
When was the last time you actually remembered an online advert? Chances are, not very often. Digital ads come and go in seconds. But a leaflet through the door? That has staying power.
Leaflets are memorable because they’re physical. You pick it up, glance over it, and maybe leave it on the kitchen side. Someone else in the house might spot it later. That same piece of paper could get read three or four times without you even realising.
Online, your customers are bombarded with ads every single day. Their brains are trained to scroll past them without a thought. A leaflet is different. It’s quiet, it doesn’t demand attention with flashy pop-ups or countdown timers. That pause is often enough for your message to sink in.
Leaflets are often designed with the local community in mind. Whether it’s a special offer, a new shop opening, or a friendly “we’re your local service” message, it feels more personal. That local touch makes people take notice.
Unlike digital ads that vanish once you scroll past, a leaflet hangs around. It gets tucked in a drawer, pinned on a noticeboard, or kept on the fridge. Weeks later, when someone suddenly needs your service, your leaflet is there waiting.
Psychologists talk about the “recall effect.” Simply put, people are more likely to remember something they’ve seen and touched than something they’ve just scrolled by. That memory boost can be the difference between your business being the first call or being forgotten entirely.
Leaflet delivery isn’t about flooding the streets with paper. It’s about giving your business a chance to be remembered, trusted, and kept close at hand. In a world where ads vanish in seconds, a simple leaflet stands out because it stays put.