How do I promote my business?
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It is decision all businesses big and small have to make. How best can I introduce my services to customers.
Promotional products are certainly a long lasting and effective option .. either as a stand alone initiative (such as a gift with purchase program) or as part of a bigger event or marketing project (a conference for example).
20 Ways to Use Promotional Products .... blog revisit
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We thought it was about time to bring back our 2013 blog post to highlight again, how promotional merchandise can star or play a supportiing role, across a range of initiatives.
Whether a large company, small business, association, academic institution or not-for-profit, branded items can support your efforts to increase awareness and recall. Here are 20 Ways to use :
- Wear It With Pride- Branded Apparel is so visible and versatile for staff or team uniforms, golf and sports days, event merchandise and event retail merchandise.
- This Is For You - Gift with Purchase,an effective strategy to increase sales and profile for a brand or particular product. Creates incentive for buyers to purchase immediately and encourages brand loyalty.
- Make Headlines - Media or Launch Kit.Add pizzazz to a media or product launch kit by using a branded presentation box, printed ribbon and a themed gift to make a memorable impact.
- It's In The Mail- A promotional item that bulks out a direct mail piece, creates curiosity and ensures mail is opened. Select a useful promotional item that links to the project and appeals to recipients.
- Fundraising- Charities use promotional products very successfully to raise funds and increase awareness. They are ideal for all sorts of fundraising, including schools ad sports teams.
- Say Thanks- Recognise and reward employee achievements and milestones and show appreciation to valuable clients and supporters with a corporate gift ... say thanks.
- Just Teasing- Include lightweight teasers in incentive programmes. They keep motivation and interest high through a campaign. They can also be themed to match a travel reward destination or the key message of the campaign.
- Build Brand Identity and Loyalty - Longevityis one of the benefits of promotional products. They build connections and if useful, are kept by recipients for a long time as a reminder.
- Event or Sales Merchandise- Official event merchandisesuch as hats, towels, polos and other branded items, is effective for consumer marketing. Used as a giveaway or as a branded retail item for generating revenue.
- Meet With Conference & Event Success- Conference supplies such as satchels, lanyards, pillow gifts, notepads, pens etc, are all essential elements. For conference and event organisers, branded merchandisecan add vital funding by enabling sponsors to receive profile by branding with their logo.
- Build Corporate Culture - Happy employees reduce turnover and sick days and a strong work culture builds a positive and creative atmosphere. Include branded items in welcome kits for new staff and reward for success.
- You're A Winner- Competitionsalways attract attention. Branded merchandise and gifts can feature as a minor or major prize.
- Sports Days- Build team spirit, whether it is a company event such as the annual picnic, part of a conference or the local football or netball team. Include apparel, hats, frisbees, pedometers and other branded sporting related items.
- Sales Call 'Leave Behinds'- A promotional confectionery bag, post-it notes or other branded treats, add a finishing and memorable touch to a meeting or sales call.
- Trade Fairs & Exhibitions- Use promotional gifts as a trade show handoutto exhbition visitors. Match a theme or message to maximise impact.
- Community Activities- Local community involvement can include sponsorship of a local sports club or participation in activities and celebrations. Promotional products help your involvement and exposure via handout treats, balloons, show bags, sports gear.
- Health & Safety First- High visibillity gear is used to reduce accidents in the work place. Branded vests and jackets are popular in factory and warehouse environments. Safety gear and healthy promotional items such as medical/first aid kits, lights, warning signs for cars, sunscreens, shades and even mousemats can convey important health and safety messages.
- Public Interest and Educational Messages - Badges, stickers and novelties help to raise awareness and convey important public interest messages of edcuation by Government, Council, Charities and other Organisations.
- Promote your Cyberworld on stickers, badges, pens, post-it notes and other promotional products.promote a website or blog .. consider adding a QR code.
- Increase Visual Impact- Make the most of prime 'real estate' by adding a logo to market and rain umbrellas, display banners and add stickers to windows (and cars) to increase visual impactin high traffic areas.
+ Everyone loves FREE STUFF
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Who is doing what with Promotional Products & Branded Gifts
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Who is doing what and why with promotional products ?
i've just reviewed the past few months of client projects. Wow .. what a wide array of promotional items and branded gifts that our clients have used to support their different initiatives.
Here are a few examples as food for thought.
Business: Interior Designer
Promotional Product: Custom printed Macarons
Why: Trade Show
Link to product: https://www.thrivepromotional.com.au/confectionary-food/biscuits-cookies/product/macarons-custom-printed.html
Business/organisation: Relationship Support Service:
Promotional products: Branded drink bottles, Printed t-shirts, Promotional caps
Why: Event Australia wide
Link to promotional water bottles: https://www.thrivepromotional.com.au/drinkware/water-bottles.html
Education/University:
Promotional Product: Confectionery lollie bags
Why: Open day
Link to promotional confectionery: https://www.thrivepromotional.com.au/confectionary-food/lollies.html
Real Estate:
Branded gift: Bamboo engraved board and nibbly plate
Why: Tidy Tenant incentive initiative
Link to corporate gift: https://www.thrivepromotional.com.au/home-outdoor-leisure/homewares/product/party-plate.html
Beautician:
Promotional product: Promotional tea bags
Why: Grand Opening gift bag
Link to promotional tea: https://www.thrivepromotional.com.au/confectionary-food/promotional-tea-bags.html
Publication:
Promotional item: Branded high quality apron
Why: Event gift for participants
Link to branded aprons: https://www.thrivepromotional.com.au/branded-apparel/aprons.html
Telco Retail:
Promotional item: Branded lollipops
Why: Customer fun engagement give-away
Link to product: https://www.thrivepromotional.com.au/confectionary-food/lollipops.html
Real Estate:
Promotional Hats: Branded fedora hats
Why: Event
Link to branded hats: https://www.thrivepromotional.com.au/branded-apparel/hats-general/product/straw-fedora-3968.html
Automotive Servicing:
Promotional item: Promotional mint bags
Why: After service treat left in car
Link to branded confectionery mint bags: https://www.thrivepromotional.com.au/confectionary-food/mints/product/promotional-mints-promotional-confectionery.html
Charity:
Promotional Products: Custom made tea caddie and promotional tea bags
Why: Fundraising
Link to tea: https://www.thrivepromotional.com.au/confectionary-food/promotional-tea-bags.html
Club:
Promotional items: Magnet and Healthy Treats Bag
Why: Events
Link to nougat bits, popcorn and other healthy promotional snacks - https://www.thrivepromotional.com.au/confectionary-food/healthy-treats.html
Equestrian Club:
Promotional apparel: Caps, polo shirts, vests
Why: Club member merchandise
Link to caps: https://www.thrivepromotional.com.au/branded-apparel/hats-caps.html
In addition to the above, we have helped other clients with branded biscuits, keyrings .. custom projects such as notebooks and journals, stuk note blocks and many other marketing merchandise.
Planning a conference? organising an event or trade show ..... keen to get your staff motivated and rewarded? ... would you love to send a thank you to clients? Whatever, the reason, we can help you locate the perfect promotional products.
Your starting point - https://www.thrivepromotional.com.au
Thrive Promotional Products and Corporate Gifts is an Australian based company, supporting businesses from the big smoke cities of Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth ... to the regional towns, across the land.
Bag Your Promotional Bag and You'll Bag a Great Marketing Tool
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A promotional item that 'bags the prize' as a great marketing tool ... the Promotional Bag.
Practical and useful, so recipients will appreciate ... especially at a time when there is more and more focus on recycling and reusing.
A promotional bag also offers value for investment as it will 'carry' your brand for a looooooong time ... and there are so many bag varieties and they offer many applications for all sorts of businesses and organisations.
Here are 5 ideas where you can use:
1) 'Souvenir' Merchandise - if you have an 'it' brand .. brand it. Destinations and tourist attractions, for example, can make great use from adding their creative to a bag. Who doesn't want to brag about where they have been.
2) Gift with Purchase (GWP) - use to draw out new customers and reward existing. Small foldable pocket bags for example, is a perfect GWP option. Everyone loves a treat.
3) Event or Trade Show gift - ideal for conferences, community activites and great for university open days.
4) Fundraise - Add a quirky message or design and who couldn't resist a smart jute bag or cooler bag For a good cause.
5) Raise awareness - say it on a bag ... spread your environmental, health or other message.
There is a suitable bag for all purposes .. they are just waiting for you to add your mark. Thrive Promotional Products & Corporate Gifts offers a wide range of jute, cotton/calico, beach and non-woven bags .... - find lots of promotional bags here
Thrive Promotional Products and Corporate Gifts is an Australian based company, supporting businesses from the big smoke cities of Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth ... to the regional towns, across the land.