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Software trials - commonly used on magazine cover mounts and to promote ISPs in stores. Time limited or function limited versions of software are be placed on CD and distributed as tasters of the full version. Using SecuROM copy control, you can make harder for hackers to "crack" your software and enforce both time or launch number limitations.

Music demos - We deal with many musicians who want to send demos of their music to DJs and record companies or need CDs to sell at their gigs. Whether you choose a duplicated or replicated product; a professional, well packaged CD will promote the band successfully.

Exhibition or trade fair giveaways - Handing out a CD to prospects who visit your stand will give them something more valuable (and smaller) to take away than a paper brochure. Enhance the perceived value of the CD by using unique shapes or scents.

Digital portfolio - A perfect solution for a web designer or graphic artist that needs to showcase their skills to prospective clients. Fully functioning websites can be saved on CD as well as Flash or Director presentations. The CD may even have external links to online sites for extra features.

Business card replacement - During networking functions, you can present a CD business card to your prospects. These CD are not common and always get attention. You can load multimedia presentations, brochures or even a mini website onto the CD and start forming relationships which are vital to your business.

Direct mail - Studies have shown that CDs can increase the response rate in a direct mail campaign by as much as 200%. People are inclined to seek a peek at the contents on a CD. Stand out with freestyle CDs or coloured CDs which reflect your corporate colours. Track the effectiveness of the campaign using tracker CD technology so you know where and when your CD was viewed.