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Promotional Gifts Are An Effective Marketing Strategy To Draw Business

By Lyndon Zema


When a company hands out promotional gifts this is an effective way to make a lasting impression on present and prospective customers. Numerous studies have indicated that people are more inclined to do business with a company that has given them such an item, than to do so just because they viewed an ad. It therefore is a wise investment for businesses to purchase promotional products.

There is an overall higher return on the investment of purchasing promotional items, than for any other marketing tactic. In one study of consumer behavior, over half of those surveyed revealed that they had later done business with at least one company that had presented them with a promotional product at an earlier date. Not only is this strategy more effective, but it is also considerably cheaper than costly media campaigns.

Today, there are is a greater assortment of items than ever before which companies can use for promotions. The usefulness of these items can vary, so it's a always a good idea to pick those which are more so and also are somehow related to the type of business they are promoting.

It's not the best idea for a company to only choose the least expensive giveaway items since these are generally of lesser value in terms of how useful they are and are therefore more likely to simply be discarded, which would defeat their purpose in the first place. The smartest approach is to select products which are both handy, relevant to what the company sells, and which are somehow tied in with their ad campaign in general.

Some of the most popular choices in promo products include pens, cups, hats, and t-shirts. If a company is looking to build brand loyalty, it can be effective to select items such as binders or calculators with the company name and logo. When trying to establish a name for one's company in the marketplace, it's best to give out a unique and memorable item that is different from the rest.

These items can be further classified into "common" and "specialized" categories. The former are those which are kept on-hand in the office to present to customers at the end of a meeting. Whereas the latter are normally reserved for handing out at such events as trade shows or to a specific niche of customers.

In terms of cost, it largely depends on which promotional gifts the company is purchasing. It is valuable to establish a good business relationship with a quality supplier of such items who will offer clients discounts when buying large quantities. Repeat customers are usually granted additional price reductions by these merchants as well.




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