Promotional Items Articles

Four creative ways to use promotional pens

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:06:00 -0400

1. Business card alternative: Next time you meet a prospective customer, hand them a promotional pen instead of (or in addition to) a regular business card. It definitely won't get chucked into the garbage! The #1 Selling Bic Round Stic costs about the same as a high-quality business card, but makes for a much bigger impact.

2. Lumpy mail: Pique their curiosity with a lumpy envelope - with the lump being a colorful Bic Click Stic Foil, of course! Include a promotional pen in your direct mailings, and they're sure to be opened.

3. Special delivery: Always include a promotional pen with every order you mail to your customers. Take advantage of the #1 Pen Deal On The Web to order a batch of these handsome, expensive-looking pens at buy one get one free pricing. Your customers will be delighted with this high-end bonus item.

4. Felonious temptation: Do you keep pens around your office for customers to use? Increase their temptation to take a couple home by upgrading to the Bic Pivo Chrome Twist Action Pen. That's right - encourage your customers to get in touch with their inner kleptomaniac. With your pen out and about, tons of people will see your logo.

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Class Is In Session: Make Sure Your Promo Products Get in Before the Tardy Bell!

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:33:00 -0400

It may only be July, but as any kid will tell you, school will be back in session before you know it. That means it's time for businesses to get moving and buy those promotional products!

For businesses, school-related promotional products are, believe it or not, most effective when given out before school starts. The reason is fairly simple. You want your promo product used by children as one of their regular school supplies. If you wait too long, mom and dad will already have bought everything on the supply list. At that point, the chances of your promo item making it into a school desk are diminished.

Let's say you've decided to give out a handy item like a Nylon Sports Pack. These packs make for a convenient way to carry books, pens, and other school day essentials. When you give them out over the summer, there's no need for parents to buy a backpack come September. Now your logo will be seen by hundreds of eyes - students, teachers, and parents.

Don't forget about the teachers! Everyday they're in the classroom from early morning to late afternoon. There are days when every teacher needs a strong cup of coffee to recharge their batteries. Show teachers you appreciate what they do for the community by giving them a special coffee mug like the 16 oz Roadster Travel Mug.

Promotional products aren't just for businesses. Schools can make great use of these items, too. Mid-summer is the right time for schools to start ordering their promotional products, too. That way, there's plenty of time for the items to arrive. Also, you can give them out on the first day of school to set the tone for a great year!

No matter what grade level, writing instruments are at the top of the supply list. Promotional pens and pencils featuring your school's name and mascot are useful gifts for all your students. Pencils are perhaps the most budget-friendly promo product around. Most schools have very little wiggle room in their budget. Luckily, pencils can be purchased for less than a couple of dimes. One example is the Best Value Pencil.

For elementary school students, promotional pencils can be used as rewards for good behavior or good grades. You can bet that younger children will be especially delighted to get a flashy gold or silver pencil, such as the Best Metallic Foil Colors Pencil.

The older students get, the more they tend to abandon pencils for pens. A great thing about pens is that they come in every color imaginable. You'll have no trouble finding a pen in your school colors. For example, some promotional pens, like a Bic Round Stic, give you the option of mixing and match more than a dozen colors.

Without dedicated and hard-working teachers, there could be no school. As an administrator, you can help your teachers feel school pride all year with a nice coffee mug in your school colors imprinted with your school's name, mascot, and/or logo. Mugs can be more affordable than you think. There are promotional mugs, such as the C-Handle 11 Oz. Ceramic Mug, available for less than a dollar a piece.

Everyone benefits when students take pride in their school. They'll respect each other and respect school property. With promotional products, businesses and schools can partner together to make education your community's top priority.

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Appreciate employees this summer at corporate events

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 12:02:00 -0400

Our office calendar, Hallmark, the little planner we keep in our briefcase…they all remind us about the appreciation days for this and that. But you don't have to wait for your calendar to tell you it's time to appreciate your employees. Every corporate event you hold this summer is an opportunity to say thank you. Words of appreciation sound even sweeter when they're paired with a gift! Check out these ideas for employee appreciation gifts you can give away at your big summer events.

No matter the event, people are going to need a place to sit. Camp chairs are the perfect solution for outdoor events. Wouldn't it be cool if everyone got to take home a chair at the end of the party? The affordable #1 Camp Chair on the Web makes it possible.

You can make any occasion an employee appreciation event just by setting out a table full of free goodies. Be sure your table features plenty of 16 oz #1 Selling Roadster Travel Mugs. Absolutely everyone needs a good travel mug, and it serves as a constant reminder of your gratitude for their hard work.

Do something fun and totally unexpected by giving your employees 6 Panel Camouflage Caps with Embroidered Logos. The camouflage pattern is a big change of pace from business attire. It's a hip cap they'll enjoy away from the office.

This summer, include promotional gifts in all your corporate event planning. It's an easy way to show your appreciation - and your employees will appreciate it, too!

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Promotional pencils for back to school Ã¢ÂÂ Top 4 ways to use them

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:00:33 -0400

What's the one universal item found on every school supply list? Pencils! It's nice to know that some things never change…and something else that never changes is the promotional power of the pencil. Combine the two and you've got back-to-school pencils with major marketing potential. Have the pencil imprinted with your company's name and a sentiment for a great school year.

Now that you've got the pencils, here are 4 ways you can put 'em to work:

Hand out pencils at summer festivals and fairs. The Best Value Pencil comes in 15 eye-catching colors. With no set up charge, it's priced right for giving away truckloads!
Keep lots and lots of pencils on hand at your store or place of business. Give them out generously to anyone who comes in. The Best Natural Wood Pencil is a classic, and it appeals to adults as well.
Donate a large quantity of pencils to area schools. They can be used in the classroom, by teachers or as prize incentives for good grades and behavior.
Donate pencils to charities that collect school supplies for low income families. A Bic Mechanical Pencil with Color Rubber Grip would be a real treat for kids who wouldn't otherwise get cool pencils.

With low prices and the seasonal tie-in, promotional pencils for back to school are a can't miss for summer marketing.

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School products: Top 5 reasons why it's not too early to start planning

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 17:45:15 -0400

The first day of school creeps up on us quickly. While we're enjoying summertime cookouts, vacations and lazy afternoons by the pool, school is waiting just around the corner. That's why it's never too early to start planning for the upcoming school year.

In particular, ordering school products is a task you want to plan for in advance. Using promotional school products in the classroom can be fun, affordable and effective. The key is to take your time so you can make wise purchases.

With that being said, here are the top five reasons why it's not too early to start planning your school products for the upcoming year:

1. Save money by placing orders early. Placing orders well in advance will save you the added charges associated with expedited printing and shipping. The fees for last-minute orders are an avoidable expense. It is much better to spend that money on more cool products for your students and teachers.

2. Get organized. By ordering your school products now, you will have time to organize the items by classroom and grade level. Enjoy getting the items ready rather than rushing around the day before school starts.

For instance, pencils are one item you're likely to order by the hundreds. Products such as the Hexagonal School Pencil are very affordable, so you'll be able to order a lot. However, sorting through those boxes of pencils will take time.

3. Craft your design: When you order promotional school products, you have the ability to imprint the items with logos, sayings and other images. Personalization is what makes promotional products so fun. Plan your orders now so you will have ample time to create and select the perfect designs.

A product like the Slanted Rectangular Eraser provides you with a sizeable blank canvas for your designs. Take full advantage of this artistic opportunity by investing time in coming up with a winning design.

4. Benefit from advance planning: Ordering in bulk can save you a significant amount of money. If you start planning early, you will have time to crunch the numbers so you can get the best deal possible. You can also better determine your school's needs and which products will most benefit the faculty, staff and students.

A sturdy, easy-to-read ruler is a must for every grade level. A product such as the 12 1/2 Natural Finish Ruler is already budget-friendly, but prices continue to drop the more you order.

5. Hand out gifts before the school year starts: Get your students and faculty members excited about the first day of school with some free school products. Hand them out when students come to pick up their new schedule or visit their classroom. Stop by and surprise the teachers who are getting their rooms ready for the first day.

A sparkling new coffee mug like the C-Handle 11 Oz. Ceramic Mug will delight your teachers. And they'll definitely need some caffeine to get through that first week! Order a large quantity so you have enough to stock the teacher's lounge as well.

Don't let the benefits of early planning remain a nice theory. Make this the year that you get on the ball so you can save money, plan effectively and have more fun with your school products.

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Reach Your Student Customer Base with Back-To-School Promo Items

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:54:58 -0400

Targeted - that's what an effective promotional product should be. What better way to target your student customers than with back-to-school freebies?

The Deluxe Notebook Mate School Kit is always a hit with the younger crowds. The zip pouch makes it a bag of treasures filled with essential school supplies. Bonus: Long after the pencils and crayons are gone, the organizational pouch will still be in use.

When you're reaching the students, you're also reaching their parents. The responsibility for school supply shopping falls on the parents - and so does the cost. Generate some goodwill by helping them save some money. Backpacks are one big expense. Lighten their load (literally and figuratively!) with a promotional Canvas Drawstring Sports Pack.

Don't forget that students come in all ages. Adults of every age are returning to school, and they need supplies, too! The Budget Beater Flip Calculator is appropriate for students in elementary school all the way through college. The side grips and bold colors boost this calculator's perceived value. In hues like purple and orange, it can make even long division seem fun!

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Summer Promotional Imprinted Apparel Ã¢ÂÂ Protection from the sun with logo hats

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:10:26 -0400

Doctors tell us that protecting ourselves from overexposure to the sun is the best way to prevent skin cancer. Wearing a hat whenever you're outside for extended periods of time is one of their top suggestions. Why not stay healthy and advertise your business with promotional hats?

When it comes to promotional hats, you've got a wide selection. The hats themselves might be one size fits all, but the styles definitely aren't! We've picked out three of our favorite hats with suggestions on when and how to use them this summer.

Price Buster 5 Panel Cap Screened: We love the 5 Panel Cap for manning booths at outdoor fairs and festivals. A logo ball cap can also make a fun addition to your employee uniforms.
Golf Visor With Embroidered Logo: Golf visors are perfect for a day on the course or an afternoon on the tennis courts with your clients. You can also outfit your team in these visors for charity tournaments.
5 Panel Camouflage Mesh Back Cap With Screened Logo: Up the fun at employee picnics, cookouts and retreats with trendy camouflage caps. The Camouflage Mesh Back Cap will also be a hit if you're doing a giveaway promotion on a college campus.

Order a batch of promotional hats and you can say good-bye to sunburns and hello to great marketing opportunities!

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Top 3 Hot Promotional Beach and Picnic Items

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 19:23:52 -0400

Your top clients can be hard to shop for. You want to make a strong impression and stand out from the crowd - all while staying in budget.

You already know that beach-themed gifts and promotional items are the perfect tie-in for summer weather. But did you know that these beach and picnic promo products can be both classy and fun? Check out the top 3 hot promotional picnic and beach products:

Modesto Picnic Carrier Set: Say goodbye to wicker baskets and plastic forks. This posh outdoor dining set features a wine opener and stainless steel eating utensils. It's a gift that shows your style and sophistication.

Outdoor Game Set: No day at the beach or afternoon in the park is complete without games. This set comes with the absolute must-haves, including a beach ball and a Frisbee. Just be sure to let your client win!

100% Organic Cotton Beach Towel: Going organic says that you're in touch with trends and projects an image of care and concern. This soft organic cotton is as lush as it is environmentally friendly.

With these hip and unique gifts, you're taking promotional beach items to a whole new level. Your clients are sure to remember your creativity and thoughtfulness.

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Don't wait for the holidays! Recognize top employees and customers with promotional gifts this summer

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 18:58:02 -0400

Put yourself in your employees' shoes. Which gift would be more meaningful - one received on a pre-designated Employee Appreciation Day or one that came as a complete surprise? Unexpected tokens of appreciation feel extra special and create a lasting memory. The same goes for thanking your customers.

The holidays are still a long away off, but summer is here right now. Whatever your big plans for company events, make employee and customer appreciation gifts a part of them. Here are four ideas for your summertime gift-giving. Go with promotional products to get an extra bang for your buck!

1. Camping chairs: During the summer we want to spend lots of time outdoors. In fact, most activities and get-togethers are held outside during these warm months. Unless your employee or customer wants to pull up a piece of grass along with the bugs, they're going to need outdoor seating options.

Believe it or not, it's actually an affordable idea. The #1 Camp Chair On The Web, for instance, is budget-friendly but still top quality with a heavy steel frame and a matching carrying bag.

Here's a fun idea for giving out the camp chairs: replace your employees' regular desk chair with a promotional camp chair. Only let them scratch their head in confusion for a minute or two before you tell them the new chair is a gift…and let them know where their real chair is located!

2. Travel mugs: Chances are, your employees and customers are always on the go. Between balancing work, family and personal time, they're busy people. You can say thank you by making their lives more convenient with a 16 oz #1 Selling Roadster Travel Mug.

3. Hats: Speaking of our time outside, don't forget to shade your eyes, and of course your face, from the sun. If you're getting your customers or employees together for an outdoor gathering, surprise them with a 6 Panel Camouflage Cap With Embroidered Logo. A fun, hip baseball-style cap like these is an easy way to add a message of appreciation to any summer event.

4. Golf umbrella: Whether you're hitting the links or hitting the beach, an oversized umbrella is the perfect accessory. A promotional product such as the Best Value 60 Golf Umbrella is a valuable, useful gift. Presentation counts, so be sure to put a big bright bow on each umbrella.

There's no reason to limit employee and customer appreciation to special days of the year. Any time is the right time to show your gratitude for their contributions to the success of your business. Each of these four gifts is ideal for showing some appreciation this summer.

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Summer Promotional Imprinted Apparel Ã¢ÂÂ Stay cool with custom logo t-shirts and sports shirts

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 12:39:47 -0400

Warm weather, cool clothes - what a perfect pair! With summer promotional imprinted apparel you can keep your employees looking sharp and feeling breezy. Boost morale, promote a spirit of teamwork and take a break from suits and ties. Outfit your team in stylish, high-quality promotional apparel this summer.

For more casual work environments, the Light Colors 100% Cotton Short Sleeve T-Shirt is a great choice. It's made from 100% preshrunk cotton, so it keeps its shape even after numerous washings. Customize it with your logo for apparel that's also an advertisement!

Polo-style shirts are a clean, put-together look that's right for just about any business. The JERZEES - 6-Ounce Jersey Knit Sport Shirt features a welt collar and cuffs for a more professional appearance. It works as an employee uniform or a comfortable shirt for casual Friday.

When it's really time to impress, pull out the big guns with a big-time brand name. The PING - DRY-FIBER DYNAMICS Pique Jacquard Textured Sport Shirt is ideal for a day out on the golf course with business associates. Plus, the fabric offers UV protection!

There's still plenty of summer sun left. Take advantage of these warm months and enjoy the style and comfort of summer promotional imprinted apparel.

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Top 4 Ways to Be Seen at Big Summer Events

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 12:24:43 -0400

Every big summer event is also a marketing opportunity. Always go promotional with your summer accessories and apparel. Here are the top four ways to promote your business when you're out enjoying yourself this summer.

Golf umbrellas: A big, bold umbrella is a billboard for your business. If you need respite from the summer sun when you're out on the greens, get out your Best Value 60 Golf Umbrella. Your logo will be easy to spot from all over the course!
Camp chairs: Attending an outdoor concert? Having a cookout? You'll need some place to sit - and you might as well promote your business while you're at it! The Embroiderable Camp Chair is the only camp chair that can be embroidered. An embroidered logo makes for a polished, upscale look that's sure to impress.
Travel mugs: You'll need a nice cool beverage when you spend the day outside celebrating the 4th of July. With your whole group of family and friends sipping from 16 oz #1 Selling Roadster Travel Mugs, your company's logo will be seen by dozens and dozens of fellow fireworks goers!
Ball cap: Health experts tell us to wear hats if we're going to be out in the sun for an extended period of time. Be stylish and promote your business all while protecting yourself from UV rays when you wear 5 Panel Camouflage Cap with Screened Logo.

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