Thursday, October 24, 2013

More than Trinkets and Trash

In the past year, I’ve heard the phrase “Trinkets and Trash” used to describe the promotional product industry more than ever before.  Usually I enjoy a catchy phrase, but this one just isn’t at the top of my list.  Our industry is so much more!
 
Promotional products are powerful items!  Promotional Products Association International (PPAI) research shows that over 80% of recipients recall the advertiser on promotional products.  That recall rate is outstanding, and it leads to a larger ROI for your business than other advertising mediums.  Promotional products can help your business create brand love and loyalty as well as creating traffic.  Using promotional products is good business! 

Promotional products can provide incentives for employees to reach sales goals.  They can be a thank you to employees and to customers.  They can be used to celebrate an important milestone for an organization.  They can promote health and wellness.  They can even be used to relieve stress and have fun!
 
Promotional products are a great way to commemorate an event.  When one of our customers was getting ready to dedicate a building named for one of its leaders, we worked with them on a coin to commemorate the occasion.  One side showed the building, and the other side showed the leader – very Jeffersonian nickel style.  
 
Some promotional items help get the word out about health programs such as KanQuit.  With their 1-800 number right on the products, they are letting folks know that when it is time to quit smoking, there is someone they can call to help them through the process.  Another popular health program is “Immunize and Win a Prize” with promotional products serving as incentives for immunizing children.  Promotional items have also been used to encourage people to get the flu shot.
 
Whether you are looking to win more customers, incentivize employees, commemorate an event, promote a program, or have more fun around the office, please keep promotional products in mind.  They get your brand in customers’ hands!

By: Erin Iams, Account Manager

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