Printing cost vary according to factors such as location of the press and quality of the materials used. The cost can be anywhere between ₹5,000 to ₹7,000 for 1,000 copies on glossy papers, say printers. | Photo Credit: H. VIBHU Electioneering for the local body polls is still in the initial phase, but the poster industry seems to have already won the race. Candidates’ growing penchant to impress their electorates with aesthetically rich campaign materials have brought a windfallfor the ‘poster ecosystem’ comprising photographers, designers and printers, industry insiders say. The trend of posters featuring candidates in cinematic frames, seen during the previous Assembly and Lok Sabha elections, has found its way into the local body polls too. Unlike the past, candidates now prefer printing materials in multiple designs and sizes, offering a business bonanza for creators. Seizing in on the opportunity, stakeholders in the sector have joined hands, offering services starting with photography to printing in a coordinated manner. The services come in packages, including photo shoots, poster designing and reel shoots. The cost …