Advantages of the shaped CD:
The shaped CD offers several advantages when compared to regular CD-ROMs and paper business cards. CD ROM business cards can hold 20 - 100 Mega bytes of data ... read more!

Here are some good reasons why you should consider incorporating it into your every day business, marketing and promotional activities:

1) Direct Web Link - The increasing number of Web sites on the Internet lower the possibility that your site will be seen at all. That's why a direct web link to your site makes so much sense. A key feature of the shaped CD is that it provides your target audience with a direct link to your site. Alternatively, you can place your site right on your shaped CD to ensure your prospects see your site even if they do not have access to the Internet

.2) E-Commerce - The shaped CD has the power to motivate your audience to visit your Web site; therefore, it's an excellent vehicle for E-commerce. You can enjoy more transactions and an improved bottom line.

3) Novelty - The sizes and shapes of shaped CDs are unique and attract a great deal of attention. They elicit a strong response from those who see them for the first time, usually ranging from curiosity to excitement. Even though CDs have been around for some time, the shaped CD is perceived as "new technology". This makes it the "hottest" marketing tool for some time to come.

4) Convenience - Unlike standard sized CD ROM's (i.e. music CD's) ... shaped CD's fit into pockets, wallets and purses just like a business card.

5) Unlimited Applications - The applications of the shaped CD are limited only by your imagination. Regardless of what type of product or service your company offers, the shaped CD will help you open doors and increase awareness.

6) Extended Shelf Life - Your target is much less likely to lose or discard a shaped CD since it represents new technology and links them to an enormous amount of information.

7) Bigger Bang for Your Advertising Dollar - Sometimes dollars spent on advertising (to maintain market share and win new customers) may fall short of optimistic projections. However, for a similar or even lower investment, the shaped CD may provide you with a vastly superior marketing tool. Its real advantage is; it allows your target to stay connected to as much information as you desire about your company, your products and your services.

8) Informative and Entertaining - A shaped CD can be the multi-media delivery system that presents your company in the best possible light. For instance, it can be designed with appealing, aesthetic surfaces and programmed to have dynamic interfaces. Moreover, large amounts of data can be presented in a clear, concise and informative way that is entertaining to the viewer.

9) The Future of Shaped CD's - The shaped CD is here to stay and will eventually become as common as the regular business card in day-to-day business activities.

10) Shaped CD-ROMs can be mailed typically at the cost of regular postage.

Shaped CD Specifications:
Cutting any CD will decrease the amount of data - music, audio, video MB of information etc. - that the disc can hold. Please contact us so that we may calculate how much data you may put on a CD ... or conversely, how the shape of your CD can affect the amount of data that you can store.

Mint Promotions offers several basic templates for shaped CD ROMs. There are no programming charges for shaped CD ROMs that make use of the examples provided, please contact our production office to further assist you.

Balance for a CD is critical, especially in newer high-speed drives. If the centre of gravity is significantly off balance, the CD will rattle, and or may not function properly or at all. Mint Promotions can analyze the artwork and offer suggestions as to placement of artwork, and the final appearance of the disc. This is highly recommended. Mint Promotions assumes no responsibility for the operation of discs that are submitted without a prior artwork analysis.

Typical shaped CDs will not function in front-loading car CD players. Mint Promotions assumes no responsibility for Non-Balanced CDs. If the centre of gravity is significantly off balance, the CD may rattle, and or may function improperly, or may not function at all.