What Paramount Promotions does

Paramount Promotions is a privately held custom printing and signage company headquartered at 444 West 21st Street, Suite 101 in Tempe, Arizona, founded in 1994 by Brad Bergamo. The company operates a self-serve e-commerce storefront (paramountpromotions.com) where customers configure and order custom-printed promotional products including vinyl, mesh, and fabric banners; retractable and pillowcase trade show displays; table covers; canopy tents; flags; PVC and yard signs; decals and vehicle wraps; and associated hardware. Underlying production is built around large-format dye sublimation printers (up to 126 inches wide and 300 feet seamless) and UV printing technology for outdoor-durable vinyl.

The company's customer base spans enterprise event buyers (ESPN, Tostitos, IKEA, Channel 12 News, collegiate bowl games including Cactus Bowl, Insight Bowl, Fiesta Bowl, BCS Stadium) and a long tail of SMB and individual buyers served through online ordering with real-time pricing calculators and file upload/proofing. Revenue is generated almost entirely through one-time transactional sales of custom printed products and display hardware, with unit or per-square-foot pricing, volume discounts, and add-on fees for finishing options. Payment processing is handled via Stripe and ACH bank transfer, and distribution is direct-to-consumer shipping across the United States with will-call pickup at the Tempe facility.

Paramount Promotions appears to be bootstrapped, with no disclosed venture capital, private equity, parent company, or M&A activity in the source data. It holds no disclosed patents, certifications, or formal partnerships. The company markets primarily through its own e-commerce site, SEO, phone sales, and live chat support, and positions itself on 30 years of event signage experience, proprietary wrinkle-resistant stretch fabric technology, and the ability to produce seamless prints at scale for stadium and trade show environments.

Name

Paramount Promotions

Legal name

Paramount Promotions

Website

https://paramountpromotions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Paramount Promotions is a Tempe, Arizona-based custom printing company founded in 1994 that uses large-format dye sublimation and UV printing to produce banners, trade show displays, tents, flags, signs, and decals, sold primarily through a self-serve e-commerce site to enterprise event buyers (e.g., ESPN, IKEA, bowl games) and SMB/long-tail customers across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Large-Format Printing and Promotional Signage

NAICS

Indoor and Outdoor Display Advertising (541850)

akta.pro primary industry

Large-Format & Specialty Printing (Signage, Posters, Displays) (MPAJALAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Trade Show Giveaways & Event Premiums (BPAFAMAG), General Consumer Expos & Trade Shows (MPAGAFAA)

Keywords

• Custom printed banners
• Large format printing
• Trade show displays
• Event signage
• Promotional graphics

Headquarters

HQ city

Tempe

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Custom Printed Products: One-time transaction sales of custom printed promotional products including banners, backdrops, signs, flags, table covers, tents, and decals. Customers configure products with specific dimensions, materials, and finishing options at unit or per-square-foot pricing.
2. Display Hardware: Sales of banner stands, frames, and mounting hardware (retractable stands, X-banners, pillowcase frames, adjustable stands) as add-on or standalone purchases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Paramount Promotions is a custom large-format printing company that designs, prints, and ships promotional signage and event displays. The catalog spans vinyl and fabric banners, retractable banner stands, trade show pillowcase displays, table covers, canopy tents, flags, signs, and adhesive decals, all produced via dye sublimation and UV printing. Customers configure size, material, finishing, and artwork through the company's e-commerce site, with optional hardware (frames, stands, accessories) sold alongside.

Product overview

Paramount Promotions is a custom printing company specializing in promotional event products and signage. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio organized into product categories: Banners (vinyl, mesh, fabric, pole, seamless, sponsor, backdrop, and retractable banners), Banner Stands (premium retractable, economy roll-up, X-banners, media backdrops), Tradeshow Displays (pillowcase fabric displays in 8ft-20ft sizes, EZ Tube displays, EZ Extend stands, pop-up displays, hanging banners), Table Covers (runners, throws, fitted, stretch, cocktail), Tents (10x10 and 10x20 canopy tents), Flags (feather, teardrop, street, backpack, golf), Signs (PVC, A-frame, yard, coroplast, magnetic, aluminum, gator board), Decals (floor, window, vehicle wraps, wall, carpet), and Accessories (stakes, brackets). All products feature full-color digital printing with options for dye sublimation on fabric materials. The company operates primarily as an e-commerce platform with a focus on tradeshow, event, and advertising applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Vinyl Banners (13oz, 15oz, Pole, Seamless, Mesh, Fence, Jersey Mesh) Custom-printed outdoor vinyl banners in 13oz, 15oz, 18oz pole, seamless (up to 16ft wide unlimited length), mesh (8oz/9oz/ultra 10oz), jersey mesh (75% airflow), and fence banner variants for stadium, outdoor, and high-wind applications. UV-protected ink, grommets, hems, pole pockets, webbing, and wind slits available.
• Fabric Banners and SEG Graphics Custom dye sublimation-printed fabric banners including backlit fabric, display fabric, stretch fabric, and SEG (silicone edge graphics) for SEG frame and trade show applications. Machine washable and portable.
• Retractable and Roll-Up Banner Stands Portable banner stands in 24", 33.5", 36", 48", and 60" widths with Silverstep or premium hardware, including lay-flat PET material options, economy roll-up variants, and double-sided fabric retractable units.
• Step and Repeat Banners Dye sublimation printed step-and-repeat backdrops on wrinkle-resistant display fabric that absorb camera flash without glare, sized for press conferences and red carpet events.
• Pillowcase Fabric Trade Show Displays Straight, curved, and S-shape pillowcase fabric displays in 8ft, 10ft, and 20ft sizes with aluminum snap-together frames. Setup under 10 minutes with wrinkle-free tension fabric graphics and double-sided options.
• EZ Tube Displays and EZ Extend Stands Curved and S-shape EZ tube pillowcase displays plus EZ Extend stands from 2ft to 5ft widths and 5.5ft to 11.5ft heights. Push-button aluminum frame assembly sets up in under 10 minutes.
• Custom Table Covers Custom printed table runners, table throws, fitted covers, stretch spandex covers, and cocktail table covers sized for standard trade show tables.
• Custom Canopy Tents Custom-printed full-color canopy tents in 10x10 and 10x20 sizes with optional tent walls and replacement aluminum frames for outdoor events.
• Custom Flags Custom-printed flags including backpack flags, feather flags, teardrop flags, street pole flags, mondo flags, and giant banner flags for indoor and outdoor display.
• Custom Signs Custom printed signs in PVC, A-frame, yard, coroplast, magnetic, aluminum, gator board, and golf tournament variants for indoor and outdoor signage applications.
• Custom Decals and Vehicle Wraps Custom adhesive decals including floor decals, window decals, vehicle wraps, wall decals, carpet stickers, bumper stickers, and fleet graphics for branding and promotional use.
• Adjustable Banner Stand Frames Adjustable aluminum banner stand frames accommodating banners up to 8ft tall x 10ft wide (standard) or 12ft in either direction (large). Width and height are tool-free adjustable.

Quantifiable outcome

• Seamless prints up to 126 inches wide by 300 feet without seams
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Signs.com: Online custom sign and banner retailer offering vinyl banners, yard signs, decals, and trade show displays via self-serve e-commerce — directly overlapping Paramount's core catalog and customer base.
• BuildASign: Custom online printer specializing in banners, yard signs, decals, and trade show displays for SMB and enterprise customers — competes head-to-head with Paramount in e-commerce custom signage.
• BannerBuzz: E-commerce retailer of custom vinyl banners, mesh banners, retractable stands, and trade show displays with self-serve configuration — directly comparable catalog and fulfillment model.
• 4Over: Online trade printing marketplace offering large-format printing, banners, signs, and display products to resellers and end buyers — overlapping in product range and self-serve ordering model.
• UPrinting: Online commercial printer offering custom banners, signs, posters, and large-format printing with self-serve ordering — comparable e-commerce-driven custom print business model.
• Displays2Go: Retailer of trade show displays, banner stands, signage, and POP displays including custom printing options — overlapping in event/trade show display categories.
• AlphaGraphics: Franchise-based commercial printing and sign company offering banners, trade show graphics, and signage through local centers — competes with Paramount for SMB and event-driven customers.
• PsPrint: Online commercial printing company offering custom large-format, banners, signs, and marketing materials — overlapping product set and self-serve e-commerce go-to-market.

Broad incumbents

• Cimpress (Vistaprint): Large publicly traded mass-customization printing platform (parent of Vistaprint) offering banners, signs, and marketing materials at scale — competes broadly with Paramount across custom printed products.
• FedEx Office: National retail print chain offering banners, signs, and large-format printing services with broad physical footprint — competes for walk-in and SMB custom printing demand.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/paramountphx
• Facebookfacebook.com/PARAMOUNTPROMOTIONS

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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