by Kay Petronelli
If you ask anyone that works in an office all day or somebody else that drives a truck, undoubtedly they would say that they like candy. So, why not use candies as a way to promote your company.
Candies are a good item to use when promoting your business because it not only offers people something they like but your company will be advertised as well.
The candies that you choose to use as promotional items will only be effective if they have your company logo or insignia on the wrapper or on the actual candy. When people go to reach for one of your candies they will see your company. Hence, this type of advertising is very effective.
One of the most popular kinds of promotional candies is mint. These are great for advertising a business because you put your name right on the wrapper. Most mints are individually wrapped so each time someone pops a mint they have to look at your name.
If you would prefer something of a bulk nature then you would be interested in getting small mint tins. This kind of advertising is more successful being at a reception area when visitors come to an office. Therefore, when someone reaches for the mint tin to get a candy they will see who is advertising with free candies before they even get to enjoy the treat.
Two immediate advantages of using mint candies are that they are a very effective promotional item and affordable as well. One individually wrapped candy is only 10 cents per piece. But, you can also consider using jellybeans or cinnamon candies for promoting your business. Some other ideas are to make it a seasonal theme like little candy hearts on Valentine’s Day or witches and pumpkin candies at Halloween.
Do you know of anybody that would ever turn down a chocolate when they are being offered? Chocolates can be individually wrapped with your logo or company name on the wrapper or your insignia can be put right on the chocolate. This option can be considered pricey but it will most definitely get people’s attention. A chocolate bar may cost about $2.00 each but if you were to buy in bigger quantities you can be assured that the price will go down.
If you are a business and are looking for a fresh way to advertise your business then you should consider promotional candies. Everyone likes to have something that they can munch on throughout the day, so why not attach your logo to it. There are a variety of types of candies that you can use and in several different ways.
by Kay Petronelli
It has been proven that people love to get free things. When you think of promotional materials that are used at a sporting event or other type of event you probably think of the basic hat, t-shirts, etc.
Businesses that purchase apparel as promotional items will be greatly effective in marketing their products. Having their company name embossed on things like t-shirts and hats will give a lot of visual exposure to their business name or product.
A t-shirt is one of the most inexpensive and trendy promotional items on the market today. They are considered inexpensive because a company can buy the shirts in bulk, therefore saving money, from places like Fruit of the Loom and Hanes and then imprint their logo or company name.
For only $5.00 per shirt or less, if you bought in bulk, you can see how you can’t go wrong with choosing such an effective promotional item.
Hats with a company logo embossed on them are very good marketing items. They make a significant contribution to a company’s marketing campaign. Just think of all the free advertising that a business can get when many different people are wearing their hats. A company investing in a nice styled hat with their logo or company name on them will only have to spend under $5.00 per hat.
Many companies are trying to be more unique and will get kitchen apparel that people can use on a daily basis. These include oven mittens, aprons and towels. These are great because people will use them in their home every day so they will remeber your business every day. It is important that you make your kitchen apparel look attractive so they will want to use them on a daily basis.
One of the last types of apparel that I’ll mention here is athletic apparel. People who exercise often will need athletic apparel and if you give it away to them for free they will be very happy. All you have to do is put your company logo on the apparel and they will be a walking advertisement for you. You can put your logo or company name on headbands and wristbands. These are relatively cheap and will cost less than $2.00 a piece.
As you can see, there are many benefits for companies to use apparel as promotional products. They not only give your company a continuous stream of free advertising but your product or business name will be recognized everywhere. Maybe the next time somebody wants to buy a particular item it could be your company that they choose.
by Kay Petronelli
People always love to get free stuff. Just think of the caps and t-shirts that some companies give out at a sporting event or any other type of occasion.
Businesses that purchase apparel as promotional items will be greatly effective in marketing their products. Having their company name embossed on things like t-shirts and hats will give a lot of visual exposure to their business name or product.
Shirts are probably the most popular type of promotional apparel that is used and probably the most inexpensive. There are several major apparel groups such as Hanes or Fruit of the Loom that work with companies who make bulk purchases for shirts that are used to print your designs on or other items.
You can get away with paying only about $5.00 per shirt. However, if you order several shirts at once then you purchase price per unit will go down.
Another popular apparel choice used for business promotion is a hat. You can easily print your company’s name or logo on the front. This will get people to immediately notice your company name when they are looking at someone who is wearing the hat. Hats are an attractive item for anyone to wear and will draw attention to anyone. This is why it is a great choice as a promotional item. They are also relatively inexpensive to purchase. You can keep your costs below $5.00 per hat if you don’t choose something that is overly complicated.
Did you ever think to use kitchen items for promotional products? It is certainly a different market group that you will be catering to but items such as aprons, oven mitts and towels are used in every kitchen on a daily basis. An attractive piece of kitchen apparel will be used many times over until it is worn out. So think about purchasing attractive items and put your company name or product on them.
One of the last types of apparel that I’ll mention here is athletic apparel. People who exercise often will need athletic apparel and if you give it away to them for free they will be very happy. All you have to do is put your company logo on the apparel and they will be a walking advertisement for you. You can put your logo or company name on headbands and wristbands. These are relatively cheap and will cost less than $2.00 a piece.
As you can see, there are many benefits for companies to use apparel as promotional products. They not only give your company a continuous stream of free advertising but your product or business name will be recognized everywhere. Maybe the next time somebody wants to buy a particular item it could be your company that they choose.
by Kay Petronelli
Give-aways are great promotional items and a fun way to advertise. Other than the standard pens and key chains, there are electronic promotional products that you can give out with your logo on them. There are many choices in the electronic products to choose from as with the traditional marketing products and just as affordable.
If there is a computer in someone’s home, it is almost guaranteed that they have a computer mouse too. The mouse can be imprinted with any advertising logo, company name or website and then given away as a promotional item. Usually the manual type of mouse is attached to the computer or there are wireless types that read through the USB port. It is a great way to promote your business.
USB drives are easy to carry because they are small and hold a large amount of information. A lot of people like using them instead of burning CD’s. This is a really good idea as an electronic promotional product because you can imprint on both sides of the drive.
The most popular sizes that are used in promotional giveaways are the 64-megabyte size and the 128-megabyte size. You can get these items for less than $15.00 per item, but that price can be reduced if you buy in bulk. This is something that people will keep around for several years, so it is important that you use something of quality.
It is getting more and more difficult to listen to the radio nowadays with all the new technologies such as Ipods out on the market. However, many people still like to listen to the radio and may be frustrated that it isn’t as easy as it used to be. As a business you can easily purchase small portable FM radios and have your company name and logo printed on it.
A small radio that is designed to be used with earplugs and can be bought for only $3.00. This is great for people who want to carry the radio with them when they walk down the street for lunch or just want to listen to some great music privately in their office.
There are many other electronic products that can be used for promotional giveaway. The three mentioned above are the most popular products but there are others. For example, you could give away a USB light that can be plugged into a computer’s USB port so you can look in hard to see places.
If you work with a business that does a lot of international travel you can give away free travel adapters that have your logo printed on them. You can also give away cases that are meant for portable media such as an Mp3 player that have your logo printed on them. These are very affordable products that people will use on a daily basis.