All of us have a crush or liking for a celebrity. We feel attached to a movie star or a musical band because of their looks, signature style or music genre. Psychologists are of the view that being humans we always need a person we can idolize; so even though the celebrities are ordinary people their fans make them super humans. The celebrity craze is often manifested through their stickers, posters, autographed t-shirts and mugs. Keeping the celeb’s posters and stickers is a gesture of appreciation and acclaim from their fans.

Celebrity stickers and posters are a relic for their followers who value them as a treasure. These posters and stickers bond them with their favorite celebrities. The startling posters and stickers of the celebrities draped on the walls are an unforgettable phase of every teenager’s life. The attachment with these public figures allures us to get their posters and stickers.

Psy is a South Korean rapper, singer, dancer and television figure. He received a tremendous acknowledgement because of his witty stage and video performances. His song “Gangam style” was the most viewed video on You Tube and resolutely Psy received the title of the “King of you tube.” His albums “Psy from the Psycho World” and Psy6 (6 Rules), Part 1 and the song “Gangam style” earned him approbation from a variety of music audience.

Psy is celebrated because of his humor. He copies Lady Gaga and Beyonce on the stage. Although he does not complement with the idol pop notion of being young and gorgeous; Psy has been rated as the most unconventional music artist who can surprise you with his unique music and stage performances. The posters and stickers of Psy have become the insignia of his music and dance. All age group audiences are seeking his posters. The new wave of funky dance that has been introduced after the release of Gangam style is the manifesto of Psy’s stickers and posters.

Justin Bieber

Justin Drew Bieber is the trendiest Canadian pop musician, actor and lyrics writer. His debut album “Extended Play” got a phenomenal success and his studio release “My World” hit the top ten charts across the continents. The single “Baby” and his remix album “Never say never” earned him the artist of the year award of 2010.The teen magazines have tagged him as the “teen heart throb” and the “tiger beat”. Justin Bieber’s fans are crazy for the posters and stickers of his “streetwise look”, his fashion gadgets are becoming very popular with the teenagers through his posters and videos. The hoods and glittery sneakers are a must have for every teenager now. The posters and stickers featuring Bieber’s looks and music are very appealing for his fans.



Cristiano Ronaldo

One of the best and most expensive football player of the history; Ronaldo is credited with receiving all four PFA and FWA awards. He is currently playing for “Real Madrid”. He has the record of scoring the maximum goals for his team. Being a part of five major world football tournaments; Ronaldo has brought magnificent rewards to his team. He is listed as the most skilled modern football player by the sports critics. In 2012 according to a survey Ronaldo was the fifth most popular celebrity. The posters and stickers of Cristiano Ronaldo are a cherished treasure for football fans. His personal style is very sporty and trendy. Cristiano’s followers always sought for his new posters and stickers because they always impart a new streak of his personality.
 

Barack Obama

The Gallup survey shows ups and downs in the popularity ratings of US President Barack Obama. The economic and foreign policies of Obama have been criticized and appreciated by different segments of population. Entrepreneurial innovation and upward mobility were one of the keywords of his economic policy in 2006 which brought him great applause from the Americans. The new strategies for labor rights and corporate governance resulted in the passing of bills in senate which paved the way for economic stability. Although Obamas’ foreign policies have been disparaged by a section of population; the policy on Afghanistan and Abbotabad operation of 2011 got positive and negative criticism but the elections of 2012 have proved that Obama is still the favorite presidential candidate. 
 

Obama’s “Hope” poster was designed by Shepard Fairey . The red and beige colors used in the poster portrayed hope and revolution. This poster received a magnanimous reception from Obama’s fans. Some analysts say that the poster was stimulation from social realism and therefore it was such a big hit. The bumper stickers of Obama were in great demand during the elections; the supporters have the most striking stickers designed for the campaign. Similarly the anti Obama stickers were also sold which conveyed the negative impacts of Obama’s policies. Among the most well liked celebrities; Obamas’ posters and stickers have always been in an escalating demand.

Lady Gaga

Being the iconic American singer, dancer, fashion designer, actress and humanitarian; Lady Gaga has a great fan following. Her terrific albums “The Fame”,” The Fame Monster” and “Born this Way” were the blockbuster hits on the charts. She has been enlisted as the fourth most influential woman in music in the VH1’s record. Lady Gaga has received numerous music awards for her stupendous albums and live stage performance. Critics view her personal and music style as a beautiful amalgam of Madonna and Michael Jackson. Gaga started headphones business which received a positive reception. The music of lady gaga is rated as a blend of many genres. Her posters and stickers create hype for her upcoming endeavors. Due to her imaginative and filmy stage performances the posters of Lady Gaga are a souvenir for her fans who want to keep them as her style memento.
 

One Direction

The English Irish pop band, with their albums “Up all night” and “Take me home” broke the best selling records. Winner of BRIT and MTV awards, One Direction are commendable for their pop rock. The songs “One Thing” and “What makes you beautiful” are notable for their genre. The overall image of this band is “A cute boy band” which is getting popularity worldwide. The posters and stickers of One Direction are sought out by their followers due to the silly uncensored teenage boys’ impression this band has. Teenagers yearn for a “One direction” poster and sticker because they want to feel the freedom and liveliness. 
 

Katy Perry

The reviver of “Gospel Music” Katy Perry; got a jump start when her album “One of the boys” was released. Her singles “Hot n Cold”, “Thinking of you” and “I kissed a girl” brought her an esteemed recognition in the niche. Katy’s album “Teenage Dream” was a stupendous success. She has been nominated for various awards. Katy’s album “One of the boys” got her the title of an electro-pop artist. As her inspirations are the awkward and subtle moments of life; all her music is a manifestation of that. She has been declared the sexiest woman of 2013.Due to her beauty and music her posters and stickers have a great demand with all sorts of audience. All the celebrated fashion designers held her in high esteem. Fashion and music junkies love to have her posters in spite of her controversies.
 

Rihanna

Being a Barbadian vocal artist, fashion designer and actress Rihanna; hit the charts with her debut album “Music of the Sun”. Her albums “Girl like me” and “Good girl gone bad” received a great reception on the international charts. Seller of 30 million albums across the globe; Rihanna has a very exhilarating voice. Her music genres are pop, hip hop and music hall. She is widely known for her jumbling of Caribbean and R&B music. The posters featuring “Disturbia “and “Paranoia” looks of Rihanna are greatly applauded by her fans. The critics have entitled Rihanna as the “Cookie Cutter Queen” who has the capability of carrying all kind of looks. Because of her thought provoking videos and unique style statements her posters and stickers are popular with pop fans all over the world. 



Taylor Swift

Being the youngest lyrics writer ever; the American country pop artist Taylor Alison Swift dazzled the world with her albums “Fearless” and “Speak Now”. Swift made a distinctive identity in the music market because of her narrative songs about her childhood and adult memories. Her theme of music is the blend of fairytales and real life. Swift is a youth activist also which has boosted up her popularity in the youth communities. Her posters and stickers are a must have for every teenage girl who awaits a prince charming. Swift’s beauty and music are an inspiration to her admirers who always yearn for her classy posters.
 

Kim Kardashian

TheAmerican socialite and TV figure, Kim Kardashian made her appearance in news and social media when a “sex tape” was exposed which gained her 5 million dollars from the court. The reality shows “Keeping up with the Kardashians” and “Kourtney and Kim take Miami” made her the highest paid reality TV show star. She is associated with clothing and fragrances’’ business. Her divorce with Kris Humphries has made her one of the controversial public figures. The posters and stickers of Kim Kardashian are in rising demand by her followers who admire her sense of fashion and personality. Being a reality TV star people want to know more about her and her latest posters keep her fans updated about her ventures.
 

The evolution in printing technology has made it possible to print any document within seconds. Digital printing has brought tremendous productivity and convenience to macro and mini businesses. Now all the promotional material like calenderers, banners, flyers, customized vinyl stickers, folders and decals can be printed at a reasonable price in a shorter period of time. But this has not always been the case. A historic overview of the printing world encompasses long tales of incessant efforts. The printing tools we are acquainted with today have come into existence through a series of experiments and modifications. A glance at history reveals the story of the initial uses of the printing press.

It has been debated by the critics that if the printing was an invention of the Buddhists of East Asia, a lot of history books have listed it. The worlds’ first printed file was a sutra that was printed in 750 A.D in Korea is utilizing a sheet of paper. The Buddhists in Japan published one million copies of the prayer which were handed over to the pilgrims. But that was an intricate task that was accomplished in six years time. The first printed book that came into sight was by the Tang Dynasty. Its length was 16-feet and it was put together by the leaves of paper that were affixed together. This book was found out in 1899 in a cave. The printing in that era was done by pressing the paper against the ink that was applied to a surface.

Printing in the tenth century was very wearisome as a lot of effort and time were consumed to carry out a job. Printing and typography took a new turn when movable type was introduced in China around 1040 A.D by Bi Sheng during the reign of the Song Dynasty. Writing and printing were greatly augmented by this new invention. In Korea the first typography system came into use in 1234.It was a metal movable type which required an exhaustive labor.

The East devoted constant efforts to improve the printing industry for about six centuries; after that Europe also paid attention towards the development of this enterprise. In the beginning the printing was limited to crafting images but later on the foundation of a printing press was laid down by John Gutenberg in the period 1439-1457. The economic escalation in Europe aided the progress of the printing industry. Different books turn up during the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. In 1796 Lithography was invented by Alois Senefelder who was a German author and actor. In the beginning this technique was used for printing non expensive theatrical pieces. The simple chemical procedure is involved in lithography. A stone was used to shift the ink on the paper with an image imprinted into some oily stuff which was attached to the lithographic stone. In the initial years of the nineteenth century lithography didn’t receive the desired recognition but in the twentieth century artists like Pablo Picasso used this technique in perking up the art.

Screen printing is a patterning printing technique that was popular in China in the beginning of the eleventh century. But it was later amended and developed by other Asian countries and in the eighteenth century this process made its way to Europe but did not gain a wider acclaim because the silk lattice used in this technique was largely available in east. The CMYK color model got developed due to this procedure; numerous colors can be stirred using the 4 screens which cut down the costs and time to a considerable level.

Chester Carlson is credited with the invention of electrophotography which is now called Xerox. This evolution laid the underpinning for the laser and digital printing. The first laser jet printer was built in 1969 by the Xerox researcher Gary Starkweather which paved the way for the recent innovations in the print industry. The inks and cartridges which we work with today are highly efficient and can be employed for various printing products. The digital and offset printing has turned the customized printing and advertising into an exciting endeavor. A lot of innovation in digital printing is impending which will open a new horizon for the printers and advertisers.

Mark Twain opined that “Many a small thing has been made large by the right kind of advertising.”Stickers have revolutionized the existing marketing and advertising strategies. They are available in a variety of vivid colors, stupendous shapes and attractive sizes. The motivating factor of stickers has made them an influential tool for marketing campaigns. Previously stickers were used for embellishment and floating personal ideas or messages. But with the expanding branding needs stickers are preferred because of their persuading ability and cost effectiveness.

The most popular ones are the vinyl stickers which can be a handy promotional tool if used in an appropriate manner. These stickers are admired because of their robustness and glossy appearance. Because of their resilience they don’t fade away and imprint a lasting impact on the minds of the on lookers. Vinyl is a solid material that is very flexible and lightweight. It is favored because it can be easily modified to several shapes, designs and colors. Moreover it is resistant to unexpected weather changes which make it perfect for long term usage. The finishing of vinyl stickers is highly superb which has gained them approbation from a cohort of businesses.

If you want to bolster your trade idea in a short period; vinyl stickers can be of great help. While roaming in a mall, loitering in the streets we come across various kinds of vinyl stickers. These stickers are affixed on the cars or stores’ front windows to grab the attention of the potential buyers. As compared to the conventional media of advertising vinyl decals are low priced. For small businesses which allocate a meager sum for marketing; these stickers can do a miracle in getting huge sales turn out. There is a wide range of vinyl stickers which can be used to endorse your products. The car decals not only enhance the appearance of a car but are also a viable tool to market your business. These stickers are pasted on the bumpers and side windows to augment the magnanimity of your message. Similarly motorcycle decals are gaining popularity as an insightful mode to float a certain business idea.

A product’s features can be disseminated to your target addressees in a shrewd way through vinyl stickers. When we come across different products it’s not possible to go through the manuals or brochures; vinyl stickers are fabulously eye catching. They create an inclination towards a product or brand. Moreover due to their enduring property, people remember a product or company for a longer period of time. Your vinyl stickers can be customized to desired images and content which make them a representative of your company’s profile. Company’s logos, tagline and service details can be given efficiently through these stickers. Moreover when you launch a new campaign the determinant factor for its success is quick and pertinent advertising; vinyl stickers allow you to implement your marketing plan at a low price.

If seasonal sales are coming up and you are looking for a fast medium to spread the word; vinyl stickers is the best option. These stickers can prove really prolific in creating hype if they are pasted on the relevant sites. If you hand over stickers to passersby they might not even look at them so the trick is to get them affixed at places which are popular with the people. Vinyl stickers are crucial for all sorts of businesses these days because they play a significant role in earning you prominence in the niche. People will remember your company’s logo and tagline if you have smartly nailed it through vinyl stickers.

Henry Ford revolutionized the automobile technology by building the bumpers which proved really helpful in saving people from accidents. These bumpers combined with the inherent desire of man’s freedom of speech and thought; hence bumper stickers came in to existence which is an innovative and creative way to promote one’s ideas or products.

The primary bumper stickers were made of card board and metal. They were affixed with the help of wires and resembled license plates. Later in 1930’s Forest P.Gill who used to work for a canvas products manufacturing company, got an idea that as canvas is more sturdy, resilient and versatile material as compared to metal and card board it can be very efficiently employed for outdoor advertising. He started his own printing company in 1934 with meager equipment and human resource and he initiated printing bumper signs and can labels. These signs were treated with some weather resistant chemical which added the factor of durability to them. Later in 1940’s new inks and dyes were introduced in the market. These unique ‘Dayglo’ inks were manufactured by Switzer Brothers Inc. remarkable for their shimmering effect during the sunlight. These inks proved really prolific for printing industry. Gill experimented with these inks to make bumper signs; many advertisers used these inks to attract their potential buyers.
 

During that period sticky ‘backed paper’ was in the process which was made available to the marketing people. This paper had an easy application. The backing was removed and the paper was affixed to the surface. This created an evolution in sticker printing because before that silk screen stickers were used which were not weather resistant and used to get smashed after a small period of time. Gill came to know about door to door advertising which just started during those days. He contacted the marketing company and asked for their services for his bumper stickers. That company helped Gill developing a campaign for his bumper stickers, which proved really useful in getting him huge sales turnover for his stickers. People bought these stickers because after war a lot of people purchased cars and these stickers became a memento to them. The first bumper stickers were printed with incandescent ink using black and blue backgrounds and the text of these stickers usually represented a place of vacationing. Gill placed his company’s name and logo on the lowest part of these stickers which later on was adapted to promote one’s business and products.

Over the decades bumper stickers have been used for promoting cultural, social and religious ideas and personalized messages. These stickers depict a distinguished identity of some person. People also use these stickers to show alliance with a certain group or community but the more preferred usage of these stickers is still advertising and promoting a brand’s identity. These stickers are very striking and alluring to attract the attention of the on-lookers. Over the years many changes have occurred in printing techniques and materials. Now state of the art die cut machines are available for custom bumper sticker printing. There are variety of designs and material options available in the market. Bumper stickers are favored for individual and business use. People use them to embellish their vehicles, convey a certain idea or thought and demonstrate association to some religious or political group. Big and small businesses very successfully utilize them to nail their taglines and get huge sales turnover. Over the decades bumper stickers have gone through an evolutionary process gratifying different tastes and aesthetics.more