Project Spotlight: How Anchor Brewing Co. And Cambrian Help Drought Stricken California Save Water
OCTOBER 20, 2021Craft Beer and artisanal breweries have been gaining popularity for decades with newcomers popping up all the time. However, if...
Small Business Marketing 101: The Importance of a Solid Sign Strategy
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021Regardless of your company’s size or how long you’ve been in business, creating and maintaining a well-thought-out signage strategy is...
Welcome Students Back to Campus With Fresh Signs And Graphics
AUGUST 12, 2021With Back to School in full swing, let’s welcome students back year with something extra special. How about giving your...
Tips for Hosting Your First “In-Person” Event This Summer
AUGUST 12, 2021Good news; The end is in sight! With social distancing rules becoming increasingly relaxed, it’s time for BBQs and special...
A Study In Signage: How A Local Mexican Chain Has Leveled Up Their Marketing Using Custom Signs And Banners
MAY 19, 2021LuLu’s restaurant is a local Mexican chain with five locations located up and down the San Francisco Bay Area Peninsula...
New Quarter, New Look: Welcome Your Employees Back With New Office Branding
APRIL 1, 2021One of the best ways to welcome your employees back to the office is with fresh, clean office branding and...
The New New Normal: How Signs and Graphics Can Help Your Business Reopen
MARCH 15, 2021With the countless challenges we’ve all faced over the last year, it goes without saying that the next few months...
Tips For Post-Pandemic Trade Shows
FEBRUARY 1, 2021Everyone can agree that the last year and a half has not been great for organized trade shows. However, the...
Your First Commercial Vehicle Wrap: What You Need To Know
JANUARY 7, 2021So you’ve decided its time to invest in a commercial wrap for one or more of your fleet vehicles- smart...
The Ins and Outs of Window Graphics
NOVEMBER 20, 2020“Window graphics” is a surprisingly vast category that can be broadly defined as any branding, advertising, imagery, or text applied...
Signs and Graphics at Work: Keeping Polling Places Safe in 2020
OCTOBER 6, 2020With November 3rd just around the corner, you may be wondering about the safety of in-person voting and what your local...
Small Business Marketing 101: The Benefits of Backlit and Illuminated Signage
SEPTEMBER 15, 2020The global digital signage market is expected to reach almost $36 billion by 2026. Illuminated, backlit signs are a popular choice...
Local Eagle Scout Promotes Lagoon Safety
AUGUST 18, 2020Here at SpeedPro of SF Peninsula we love our community and take pride in helping local clubs and organizations. Even...
NFC Technology and Print Media
JULY 16, 2020In today’s world of social distancing and single-use menus, business owners are looking for new and easy ways to connect...
The Anti-Open Workspace Movement: Tips to Effectively Create Privacy at Work
JUNE 3, 2020The open concept floor plan seems like a great way to increase collaboration in the office- flexible, open and transparent....
COVID-19 Signage
MAY 20, 2020The current novel coronavirus pandemic has forced many businesses to temporarily close. However, many essential businesses are still operating and...
Business in Uncertain Times: How to keep your company going during COVID-19
APRIL 4, 2020Considering recent events and the growing national concern over COVID-19, essential business owners are working to keep their employees and...
That’s a Wrap: Increase your ROI with Branded Fleet Vehicles
MARCH 16, 2020As one of the most cost effective forms of advertising, vehicle graphics are powerful marketing tools that can help you...
Small Business Marketing 101: Evangelize Your Brand
FEBRUARY 9, 2020Great marketing can make or break any small business. On average, consumers are exposed to as many 5,000 brand messages...
THE BENEFITS OF ELEVATOR WRAPS AND DECALS
JANUARY 10, 2020That’s a wrap — an elevator wrap, that is! Why are these unique large-format prints gaining traction in the commercial...
Decal Options – Dozens of Ways to Stick It To Whatever
DECEMBER 12, 2019Whether promoting an upcoming sale or event, building awareness for your brand or adding a visual element to your office,...
Safety Signs – stay on the safe side
NOVEMBER 14, 2019Is your safety signage dated and easily missed by your employees? Over the past several decades, safety signs have been...
Wood, Rubber and Mirrors – Printing to Non-traditional surfaces
OCTOBER 10, 2019Can we print on that? – Probably YES If it’s flat and not too thick, SpeedPro San Francisco Peninsula can...
ARCHITECTURAL GLASS FINISHES – Privacy, Polish and Pizzazz
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019When it comes to workplaces, strong interior design is more than just an appealing “nice to have”. Smart space planning,...
Time to Add Some Advertising Flags?
AUGUST 27, 2019Ground mounted vertical flags are a great way to promote your business, school, event or organization. Ideal for both indoor...
Get Real with Real Estate Signs from SpeedPro in San Carlos
JULY 12, 2019GRAND FORMAT PRINTING FOR REAL ESTATE IN THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA Marketing for realty and property management has evolved...
5 Keys to Success with Floor Graphics
JUNE 13, 2019Are you new to floor or carpet decals? If you’re involved in visual merchandising, event production, trade show management or...
Jumbo Banner Stands – The Wider Side of Life
MAY 26, 2019Retractable Stands of the Jumbo Sort Now available in 5 foot, 6 foot and 8 foot wide options, premium banner...
Step and Repeat Photo Backdrops Make Everyone Feel Like a Celeb!
APRIL 20, 2019For meetings, trade shows and parties, “Step and Repeat” photo backdrops are a perennial favorite. Photos of attendees, sponsors or...
Convention Signage – Creative and Effective Options
MARCH 12, 2019Conventions are big business for both the organizations putting them on and those attending them. The projected growth for meeting,...
EXPERIENTIAL GRAPHICS: THE TOP 9 BAY AREA TRENDS OF 2019
FEBRUARY 9, 2019The marketing buzzword of 2019 is experiential marketing. Not only is there a trend of millennials choice of “experiences” over...
SpeedPro Adds New Agfa Anapurna H3200i LED Printer
JANUARY 10, 2019New for 2019: our 6-color +White hybrid UV LED-curable print system We’re thrilled to announce a new addition to our...
Is Your Graphics Marketing Strategy Ready for 2019?
DECEMBER 14, 2018It’s Resolution Time! 2018 is rapidly coming to a close. With the New Year will come resolutions, optimism and renewed...
5 Tips for Trade Show / Expo Success
NOVEMBER 16, 2018You’ve booked space at a trade show, but how will you get attendees to stop and take notice? Folks aren’t...
Reflective Vinyl Lights Up Halloween…And the Rest of the Year, Too
OCTOBER 31, 2018The dark — whether on Halloween night or not, can be scary. Seeing a flash of reflective material won’t exactly...
Gallery Wrap Canvas Prints
SEPTEMBER 14, 2018Canvas prints are a great option for everything from a corporate lobby to an office to a trade show. Stretched...
Thinking about a Banner Stand?
AUGUST 20, 2018When it comes to display graphics, few items are as versatile as banner stands. As one of the most cost effective ways to...
(Takin’ it to the) STREET GRAPHICS
JULY 13, 2018HOW DO YOU DO SIDEWALK DECALS? Contrary to conventional wisdom, sometimes you do want to have someone look down at,...
3 Keys for Retail Window Clings
JUNE 21, 2018It’s all about: Attracting Prospective Shoppers A display that stops a passerby and makes them want to enter the store...
Carpet graphic Do’s and Don’ts
MAY 9, 2018Carpet Decals Can Be Fantastic, but be careful! How can an event planner or corporate marketing manager use the floor...
Hoarding Graphics?
APRIL 17, 2018Barricade Graphics by any other name… “Under construction” may mean noise, dust or debris. But whatever may happen behind the...
4 Memorable Graphics Ideas for Your Spring Wedding
MARCH 14, 2018Everyone wants a special look for their nuptials Here are some ideas to add a special and unique touch to your...
Local Custom Banners
FEBRUARY 8, 2018Transform any space with stunning, highly-visible custom banners from SpeedPro of SF Peninsula. Whether it’s showcasing a logo or conveying...
Exhibit Inspirations: Ideas for Your Next Trade Show or Event
JANUARY 12, 2018Trade shows — we’ve all been to them, either as an exhibitor or attendee. Walking the aisles of a trade...
What’s Your Plan for Next Year?
DECEMBER 28, 2017It’s that time of year when individuals and enterprises take stock of what they want to do in the coming...
Laminating Vinyl Prints – Luxury or Necessity?
NOVEMBER 14, 2017Look at this picture. Sad, huh? The service station overhead valance wrap pictured here was not done by SpeedPro! This graphic would obviously have...
Window Cling – What’s New?
OCTOBER 15, 2017The latest window clings are not just eye-catching, but are great for any business with foot traffic. When you hear...
3 Ways to Uplevel Your Office Without a Big (Expensive) Remodel
SEPTEMBER 18, 2017With more data emerges connecting an engaging workplace environment to increased staff productivity and satisfaction, more companies are investing in workplace...
Modular Truss Displays – Design, Mix and Match
AUGUST 10, 2017Configurable components are the key Did you ever play with TinkerToys, LEGO or K’Nex? Well, SpeedPro has the “grown-up” version...
Why Cling is the Thing!
JULY 18, 2017Easy and Fast Window Decals Are you looking for a way to entice new customers and attract passersby? Perhaps the...
Banner Finishing Options
JUNE 24, 2017Little League season is in full swing and with Summer’s arrival, festivals and outdoor events will be plentiful. If you...
7 Fresh Ideas for Custom Decals and Stickers – “stick ’em up!”
OCTOBER 13, 2016Stuck for Ideas? How about Stickers? One of our favorite marketing and promotional tools here at SpeedPro of SF Peninsula is...
3 Issues to Consider with Outdoor Canopy Tents
JUNE 26, 2016Summer is upon us, and outdoor display season has begun. That means street fairs, festivals, athletic events and farmers markets...
Fantastic Signs and Promotions for Golf Tournaments
MAY 19, 2016HONOR YOUR SPONSORS Golf events are a great way to bring together a group of like-minded folks and often to...
An Easy Conference Room Makeover
APRIL 16, 2016From dull to delightful Is that even the same room? That thought came to mind when we looked at the...
Stand Up with SpeedPro’s NEW Counter Cards
FEBRUARY 12, 2016SELF-STANDING DISPLAYS STAND OUT We’ve made it easier than ever to take a stand. An easel-back stand, that is. Now you can...
Look! No Wind Slits in these Banners
JANUARY 12, 2016Look at the beautiful banner pictured below that SpeedPro Imaging of San Francisco Peninsula printed and installed at the Softball...
Giant Wall Graphics Make Big Impact
OCTOBER 9, 2015When electric bus manufacturer Proterra need huge wall graphics for their new west coast headquarters in Silicon Valley area of...
Retrofitting Signs? Smart ways to update what you have
SEPTEMBER 11, 2015Making the case for a signage retrofit There are many reasons that existing signs or way finding plaques need to...
Badging the Green Nozzle Talkers
JUNE 30, 2015As a leading provider of specialty signage and grand format printing, SpeedPro provides a wide variety of custom products. But...
Wall Murals and Custom Wallpaper
MAY 21, 2015Decor Meets Branding Are you thinking about a unique treatment for a corporate wall – perhaps a timeline or Mission...
Great. Big. Graphics.
DECEMBER 10, 2014We’ve got a new tag line and revised logo We’ve got some re-branding of our own going on! Like many...
Forty Seconds to Better Directional Signs
MARCH 8, 2014Events and gatherings take a considerable amount of time and coordination to pull off, so don’t let people pass you...
Tension Fabric Trade Show Displays – EZ
SEPTEMBER 30, 2013Pop-up are so Easy! Are you looking for an easy-to-assemble, lightweight and eye catching background for your next small exhibit...
Escalator billboards – get stares on the stairs
AUGUST 10, 2013Elevator wraps are a favorite way to bringing event themes and messaging to a hotel or convention space. But next...
Five Design Tips for Location Branding
JULY 15, 2013Part of a smart marketing mix is to augment normal media channels with environmental or site specific branding. Whether this...
Our New Direct Printing “Flatbed” System is Humming
JUNE 25, 2013What’s a flatbed large format printer? We generally try not to talk about machinery on this blog. Speeds and feeds...
Wrap branding works great even on an older vehicle
MAY 18, 2013Fresh Truck Skin, and Presto! What’s Old is New Again! A car or truck doesn’t need to be new to...
Custom Full Printed Table Runners: Flexible and Cost-Effective
APRIL 13, 2013Table Throws or Table Runner…you get to choose Dressing up a table is a frequent requirement at events. Whether it’s...
Do We Print on Canvas? – Of course, but not like the discount shops
MARCH 11, 2013Why Canvas? Canvas prints are a great option for everything from a corporate lobby to an office to a trade...
Backlit Digital Duratrans Prints Light it Up!
FEBRUARY 14, 2013Light it up for Mardi Gras! We love the exuberance of Mardi Gras around here…with a touch of irreverence. So we...
What’s the value of G7 Print Media Certification?
JANUARY 15, 2013G7 Master Qualification Takes Some Effort OK, we’ll admit it…maybe even boast about it: we are proud of our G7 Master...
Holiday Thanks to our Customers and Friends
DECEMBER 11, 2012As we wind down toward the end of the year, it’s a perfect time to reflect on our accomplishments and...
Clean & Green
NOVEMBER 27, 2012At SpeedPro of SF Peninsula, we’re always looking to expand our stock of eco-friendly materials and sustainable display and graphics products....
Mesh Banner Blows Away Wind Slits
OCTOBER 24, 2012How do you deal with large banners in windy conditions? Speedpro’s new mesh wind banner material is receiving rave reviews...
Stick With Us! – How to make stickers work for you
SEPTEMBER 6, 2012You can call them labels, stickers or decals. But whatever name you use, if you or your clients need stickers,...
The Bottom Line on Giant Presentation Checks
AUGUST 17, 2012OK…so SpeedPro didn’t print the over-sized check that a young Tiger Woods received back in 1996. But in keeping with...
Golf Tournament Signs
JULY 30, 2012We may be past the US Open at the Olympic Club in San Francisco, but golf tournament season is still in...
Newest Star in the East Bay
JUNE 16, 2012El Cerrito, a small city on the rolling hills east of San Francisco Bay isn’t a famous destination. But it...
If Walls Could Talk … Printed Wall Graphics Shout!
MAY 11, 2012Wall graphics are hot. There are huge opportunities lying hidden in alcoves or “hiding in plain sight” along vast stretches...
Get Back: Five Great Substrate Options for Mounted Posters
APRIL 9, 2012At SpeedPro, we create a lot of mounted posters! Single sided and two sided; indoor or outdoor; easel-backed, wall mounted and...
The Honest Scoop on Two Faced Signs
MARCH 14, 2012Two Sided Window Signs Do Double Duty Do you have a double sided poster you want to display in a...
Looking Down on Vehicle Wraps?
FEBRUARY 14, 2012Why Wrap A Delivery Van Roof? Most of the vehicle graphics we do are focused on branding the car, truck...
Here’s to the Humble, Versatile, A-Frame Sign
JANUARY 17, 2012It’s not glamorous, trendy or cutting-edge. But for straight forward street signage, the trusty A-frame stand–sometimes known as a sandwich...
Banner Stand Basics
DECEMBER 7, 2011When it comes to display graphics, few items have the versatility of banner stands. One of the most affordable and...
Giving Thanks
NOVEMBER 23, 2011Thanksgiving is truly a wonderful holiday to reflect and give appreciation rather than just giving “stuff” like we’re supposed to...
Lamination for large format prints – why we love it
OCTOBER 2, 2011Lamination is usually considered an option; an extra that adds cost to your deliverable. So why and when should large...
Display Graphics — A Big Umbrella
SEPTEMBER 8, 2011Sometimes we struggle to concisely define what SpeedPro does. Yes, we do print large format images; but we also produce...