Wednesday 8 July 2009

What exactly ARE promotional gifts?

Promotional gifts can range from anything from a pen to a T-shirt to a mug or a conference folder. They are basically any item you wish, with your company details, logo or any message printed on to them in order to promote your brand. Their function is double ended. They work to market your company as they are printed with your details but are also products that you need and use on a daily basis so that they are practical to the recipient as well as positive for you. They are used in many different situations, most popularly at trade shows as giveaways, but also at conferences and as gifts to customers and colleges.

Promotional gifts are proven to work because they leave a lasting impression on a client. They are often items that can be used on a day to day basis so that your company can be advertised to full potential and your message can really be cemented in. Products that are ideal for use on a day to day basis are items that can be used in the office as they are visible all day long. Products that are sit on a desk are great as they are in your eye line daily and will prove useful to the recipient. These include pens, mousemats, mugs, desk pads and calendars and even USB sticks.

You then have the different side of promotional items. Business gifts for loyal customers, hardworking employees or important business contacts. The kinds of gifts that are used for this side of things are often more high end products such as luxury pen sets, high end business card holders and even leather briefcases or conference folders. The basic idea is the same with these items but perhaps the advertising message is not so ‘in your face.’ You may just have a small printed logo on these items rather than your company name emblazoned across them. However they work in the same way as they keep customers loyal, give employees incentive and impress potential business contacts. However you look at it, business gifts can only be a positive thing for your company.

Promotional gifts are appreciated by everyone and in every situation especially if you choose the product carefully so it is one that not only represents your company well but also is practical. The more practical an item the more likely it is to be used and enjoyed and the more often it is used the more promotion for your company. So as you see if you put in the work in the beginning you will reap the benefits with the lasting positive effects of promotional and business gifts.

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