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/top-3-cant-miss-promotional-products-umbrellas-tote-bags-and-promotional-pens Business Companies have limited marketing budgets. Especially during this economic crunch, you have to make the most of your advertising dollars. Promotional products offer a fantastic return on your investment, but you've got to choose the right ones. Of...
No matter how or when you're using promotional products, the same basic goals apply. For example, you want your promotional products to create brand loyalty and to expose numerous people to your company's message. There are three promotional products that are absolutely can't-miss when it comes to making the best use of your marketing budget. Those products are umbrellas, tote bags and promotional pens.

Why are these promotional products the best of the best? Here's an overview of some of the reasons why umbrellas, tote bags and pens are the ultimate go-to promotional products:

Promotional umbrellas:

• Umbrellas stand out from other promotional items because they're less common in the world of giveaways.
• Logos printed on umbrellas are quite large, which means your company's name can be spotted from far away.
• They're practical and useful, so they'll find their way into your customers' everyday life. A product like the Budget Beater 48 Inch Arc Stick Umbrella, for example, conveniently closes down to only 33 inches. It will easily fit in a briefcase.
• Umbrellas aren't trendy items. They never go out of style, so you can order in bulk and always keep these great gifts on hand.
• They have a high perceived value.
  

Promotional tote bags:

• Promotional tote bags get carried around all over town. Countless people will see your company's name and logo.
• Tote bags are a classic tradeshow giveaway that absolutely everyone loves. Handing out promotional tote bags is a sure-fire way to have the convention goers lined up at your booth.
• Use them to get in on the eco-friendly trend of "bring your own grocery bags." To really show your company's concern for the environment, choose a "green" promotional item such as the 100% Post Consumer Recycled Deluxe Tote Bag.
• Tote bags will be used for years to come, which makes them a top return on your marketing dollar.
• Promotional tote bags are a blank canvas for your logo, offering high visibility.
• Like umbrellas, tote bags are useful, which is an important quality to look for in any promotional product.
  

Promotional pens:

• Promotional pens are very affordable, so you can hand out them generously.
• No one turns down a free pen because everyone needs them.
• Pens have universal appeal. They're not specific to a gender or age group.
• They lend themselves to all sorts of creative uses, and they'll fit in with any marketing campaign theme.
• Including a promotional pen along with a gift is an easy way to go the extra mile. For example, they're perfect for pairing with notepads, padfolios and desk sets. When including a promotional pen with a gift, upgrade to something a bit more special, such as the comfortable Cougar Rubber Grip pen.
  

Next time you're gearing up for a new marketing campaign, make your job easier by going with one of these three can't miss promotional products. Promotional umbrellas, tote bags and pens will always get the job done.

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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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Some businesses may shy away from umbrellas because they're not sure how to use them in their marketing. You wouldn't exactly hand them over the same way you do a pencil. With that in mind, here are 5 ways to use umbrellas to promote your business.

1. Courtesy umbrellas: People get caught umbrella-less in unexpected downpours. Show how much you care about your customers and walk them to their car with an umbrella featuring your logo. Choose something large, like the Best Value 60 Golf Umbrella, that's big enough to cover the customer and their shopping bags.
2. Make umbrellas part of a special campaign: Come up with a catchy slogan that ties in umbrellas. Having a big sale? Go with a "watch for falling prices" theme and hand out umbrellas to the first 50 customers through the door. With its remarkably small size and bold colors, the Pencil Umbrella is perfect for promotional gimmicks.
3. Give away umbrellas at company outings: Whether a picnic, a trip to the lake, or an afternoon ballgame, umbrellas can shield you from the sun - or shield your food from the bugs! Order up some promotional umbrellas for employees to keep as a souvenir. Happy employees are the key to a successful business
4. Employee appreciation gifts: Show that you're truly thoughtful and caring by giving your employees a useful, convenient gift. Take the Briefcase Mini Manual Open Compact Umbrella for instance. Unlike a clunky full-sized umbrella, your employees can keep this one in their briefcase at all times.
5. Use them every chance you get: There's nothing to say that you have to give all the umbrellas away in order to make effective use of them. Keep a stock of umbrellas featuring your logo on hand and use them whenever you can. For example, keep one for your own personal use and take it with you to concerts, the beach, and the golf course.
   

The idea behind promotional umbrellas applies to lots of other promotional products as well. Don't be afraid to step outside of the norm and go with a promo item that's out of the ordinary. You'll make a lasting impression with a marketing campaign that's truly unique and memorable.

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