Comments on: The Business Card Not Dead?

By: Jim

Jim — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 03:45:13 +0000

dude…every conference or trip i go on i end up with a ton of cards and i've started using mini-moo for my wife and i we like the customization

By: zachpippin

zachpippin — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:15:36 +0000

I was wishing at Echo that I had a business card. Do I have a business. No. You're right on.

By: Rhett Smith

Rhett Smith — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 01:09:01 +0000

Matt,

I love business cards…that is, one's that stick out and give me the relevant information. That night we were hanging out downstairs at the Westin, everyone passing cards around had one's that really stuck out.

I like them personally…just got some new ones made.

Rhett

By: mediapeople

mediapeople — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 20:29:05 +0000

The product is what matter. If your product rocks the card will be handy and referenced. If not, who cares. Great post.

By: ryanbrymer

ryanbrymer — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 19:08:46 +0000

I think that it's an issue of branding. What's more memorable "Hi, I'm Ryan" or "ryanbrymer.com". If I maintain my branding across media outlets a card helps me merge the digital world into the physical. There's a part of me that think it is a bit vain, but when you're meeting tons of people it's good to be able to differentiate yourself.
By the way, it's been good following you on twiiter.

By: Dawn Nicole Baldwin

Dawn Nicole Baldwin — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 18:17:42 +0000

I agree with Jake. It's been a few years since I've needed to give out cards, but this year it seems to have resurfaced in popularity.

The physical address has been replaced with your social media outlets and it reflects the identity of an individual versus their organization. Time to order new ones…

By: Dawn Nicole Baldwin

Dawn Nicole Baldwin — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 18:17:42 +0000

I agree with Jake. It's been a few years since I've needed to give out cards, but this year it seems to have resurfaced in popularity.

The physical address has been replaced with your social media outlets and it reflects the identity of an individual versus their organization. Time to order new ones…

By: JakeSchwein

JakeSchwein — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 17:11:59 +0000

I think they are reinventing themselves. People now use business cards as trademarks. Something that when left with you leaves a lasting impression and connects people to you in different ways. Like your card. Photographers having cards that have very little contact info but images of their work. People, regardless of how high tech and digital they are, still like something paper in their hand. I will throw away a business card that is plain and just has their business name and contact on it…i can get that online, but if the card is creative, designed well, a different shape or size, has a great image…etc. I will keep it