Friends Ads

Friends Ads is a small setup located at 125 Seshadripuram. We’ve been in this neighborhood for a long time. It’s a pretty simple operation. We make signs, banners, and other advertising bits for local shops and whoever else walks in. The shop is usually filled with the smell of ink and cut vinyl. We aren't one of those big agencies with fancy offices and people in suits. We’re mostly in our work clothes, getting our hands dirty with the prints. Seshadripuram is a busy area, and there’s always someone stopping by to ask about a small sign for their storefront. We have a couple of old machines that still run better than the new ones we bought recently. It’s just how it goes sometimes. The space is a bit cramped because we keep a lot of materials on hand. You have to watch your step so you don’t trip over a roll of banner material. We don't really have a set routine; we just work on whatever order came in first. Sometimes we’re here late finishing a job for a morning event. It’s honest work and it keeps us busy. We like being part of the local street. We know the tea seller nearby and the other shop owners. It feels like a real community here. We don't plan on moving anytime soon because this spot just works for us and the local customers.