Next time you sit down with a group of friends at a restaurant that has table tents, notice exactly how long it is before someone picks it up to read it. Chances are, someone at the table will scan it shortly after sitting down to see what appetizers, drinks, or specials are available. Table tents are one of the most effective forms of advertising or communicating information because they combine a) a captive audience b) an unusual shape we see less frequently than squares and circles and c) imagery associated with something basic to our existence.
Table tents work in plenty of other places besides restaurants, too. Next time you're looking for a creative way to get the word out about something, try a table tent. For example...