http://www.bestpromotions.com/articles Grow your business and gain high visibility with the right promotional items for your next tradeshow. Gain insight and ideas for the best promotional products for tradeshow giveaways and imprinted logo items. en-us Copyrights 2006-2009 Best Promotions. All Rights Reserved. http://www.bestpromotions.com/i/layout/bestpromotions_logo.gif http://www.bestpromotions.com/articles Grow your business and gain high visibility with the right promotional items for your next tradeshow. Gain insight and ideas for the best promotional products for tradeshow giveaways and imprinted logo items. http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/rss/rss.html CastLock v3.0 http://www.bestpromotions.com/articles/rss-read/bundle-up-with-promotional-products Business Trying to come up with the perfect product to give away during your big winter promotion? Take a cue from the weather! Promotional beach balls and Frisbees, for example, are classic summertime giveaways. But summer isn't the only season that...
If you're familiar with promotional apparel, then you know that people go nuts over free t-shirts. They'll clip coupons, mail in UPC codes, wait in long lines and make extra purchases all to get a free wearable. Clothing is seen as a highly valuable giveaway, and most everyone could use an extra shirt. With all the excitement a simple t-shirt can garner, imagine the reaction you would get by giving away a piece of outerwear, such as a jacket or fleece pullover.

Outwear is the best choice for promotional apparel when the weather is cold. Not only will the jacket be worn and appreciated, it also ensures that your logo is visible. A promotional t-shirt that's covered by a coat isn't getting the job done. Put your logo on a Waterproof All Seasons Jacket, however, and your brand stays exposed even when the wearer bundles up.  Another outerwear option is a promotional knit cap such as the Embroidered Knit Cap Without Cuff. Promotional knit caps are an affordable option and appeal to people of all ages.

Winter is the optimal time of year handing out fleece promotional products. Fleece is just about the warmest, most cozy fabric you can find. Fleece jackets have long been a popular and well-received promotional product. Today companies looking for a fleece promotional product have a number of choices in addition to jackets. A Full-Zip Fleece Vest, for example, keeps you warm while still leaving you unrestricted to enjoy outdoor activities. Fleece vests are also a smart bet because they can be worn by both men and women.

Promotional fleece blankets are an immensely popular choice. In addition to giveaways, a high-quality Soft Fleece Blanket - Embroidered makes a wonderful gift. Winter is when people spend time curled up in front of the fire with a good book or enjoying a movie with their family. With a promotional fleece blanket, your company's brand becomes a part of those good memories.

In the summer you give customers water bottles and fans to beat the heat. In the winter, give out blankets, hats and outwear so they can battle the cold.

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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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When you think of logo apparel, the first thing that probably comes to mind is giving away free t-shirts at trade shows and marketing events. There's no doubt that this is a successful approach. But there are countless other ways to use logo apparel, some you may never have thought of.

Clothing comes in all shapes and sizes, so you're limited only by your imagination. Let's take a look at some unique ways to use logo apparel to promote your company.

Casual Friday
For several years now, "Casual Fridays" have been a popular morale-boosting technique in the workplace. Why not also use Casual Friday as an opportunity to reinforce teamwork and corporate identity with logo apparel? Casual Friday is an ideal time to ask employees to wear promotional logo apparel.

Pairing a logo shirt with a pair of jeans is a win-win situation. Your employees are comfortable and relaxed, and you're utilizing an opportunity to create a feeling of "togetherness" amongst your staff.

Vendors and distributors
When you're ordering and passing out logo apparel, don't forget about vendors and distributors. After all, they're part of the company team, too! The great thing about having vendors and distributors wear your logo is that they come in contact with a variety of companies every day. One of their customers is bound to ask about your company when they see the logo on a shirt or ball cap.

Outdoor events
For outdoor marketing events, promotional ball caps will be a real winner—especially on a hot day! They offer a bit of shade and protect the skin from getting a sunburn. Unlike many other types of promotional products, a ball cap is something the attendees can use that instant. Plus, they'll take them home and wear them again in the future.

The Price Buster 5 Panel Cap is a good choice because it's priced right for buying in bulk. In fact, it's a "buy one, get on free" bargain. It comes in seven colors, and your company logo is screened on the front.

Dressy occasions
As always, you want to have an upscale option for special occasions or particularly valued customers. T-shirts are fun, and polo-style shirts are stylish and right for that business casual look. For dressier occasions, however, a collared, button down shirt is in order.

A great option is the Cotton Twill Button-Down Shirt. It comes in both long and short-sleeve options, so you can select the style that's right for the season. You can even choose a color to appeal to the younger crowd, like khaki or orange.

Button-down shirts are promotional logo apparel that seems anything but promotional. That is, you still get your company name and logo seen, but your customers and employees will appreciate getting a shirt they can incorporate into their everyday wardrobe.

Another benefit to you as that shirt will be worn in professional settings. The upshot? Big-time clients will see you as company that knows how to get serious about business and always puts the best foot forward.



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