Meet the new hammock!

June 14, 2017 By BIll

These inflatable relaxation stations are hitting the country in full-force. They are the perfect place to blow up under the trees at a campsite, in the backyard, or in the living room! They also double up as a flotation device, or new wave raft to take out on a lake or in a swimming pool. Perfectly portable, these are the next best thing in summertime fun.

Well under a hundred dollars apiece, these are a fun and enticing item for raffles and giveaways. They’re also incredibly enticing in a tradeshow booth as they’re a welcomed space to chill out at. The best part? You can brand them with your company name!

The Promotional Times excels in finding the most exciting things to put in front of clients at any point in the year, with just the right lead time. To develop your own specialized newsletter and capitalize on your marketing budget, contact Jill ASAP.

As the heat picks up

June 9, 2017 By BIll

As the heat picks up and outdoor events are mandatory, keeping patrons there for as long as possible is the key to having the most value! Predict the heat wave and make this a special opportunity to wave your business’ name in the air! Customize a silk fan, much like those they use regularly during the summers in Spain, and help them beat the heat. Fans have a relatively low cost per unit, and they boast your name again and again as the sun beats down on everyone in the fairgrounds.

For more marketing ideas and customized tips for your database, the Promotional Times specializes in current and seasonal plans to appeal to your customers. Minimize your marketing budget by highlighting tips like these in their monthly newsletter: sent directly from you, from your specialists at the Promotional Times.

For more information on how to receive your personalized newsletter, contact Jill at 800-575-8050 or email me.

Make New Clients; But Keep The Old;

March 13, 2017 By BIll

Make New Clients; But Keep The Old; One is Silver; The Other’s Gold!

Businesses are trying to attract new customers, but what about existing customers??? It takes a lot more time, money, and effort to get new business, so why not setup a plan to retain your existing customers. After all it’s their “word of mouth” that can bring you new customers. Or not.

Ever see ads that say “For New Customers Only”? That can be a turn off to existing customers. People who do business with you want acknowledgement. They want to know you care. Giving them a gift with your company name on it will not only show you care, but will also give you more exposure.

Almost everyone has a cell phone, iPod or even a stack of business cards. The Cell-A-Lounge is a great product for the desktop. It’s designed to make it easy to use the speakerphone so you can talk hands-free. While designed for cell phones, it cradles almost anything like the iPod, business cards, and many other things.

If your clients are on the go, maybe a pocket size notebook and pen would be the right product to use to keep your name in front of them. It’s a very useful tool to keep in your client’s car or pocket. Think use-ability. What will your client use over and over? That’s a tool that hits your target market.

If you are on a budget and need a large quantity of give-a-ways, try the emery board. Even men need to file their nails. They come in different colors, shapes and sizes. Emery boards are often found in the pocket, the purse, the desk drawer and in the car. It’s a low cost way to keep your name coming up again and again. Because they are low cost, you can afford to give someone two or three emery boards, which may be given away to other people you don’t even know.

Think of promotional products as an investment in marketing. These little gifts show you care, help you get your name out, and even reach people you may never see otherwise. Give us a call and let a promo products expert help you choose the right products to reach your target market.

Branded Grocery Tote

February 1, 2017 By BIll

Grocery Tote

Show that your business values its customers and is willing to give a little extra to keep their business. This is easily accomplished by including a gift with certain purchases or services. People love free items. It will make them feel happy and that will make them much more likely to continue doing business with your company in the future.

Something about budgets

January 25, 2017 By BIll

Thanks goes to Randy Glasbergen!

BRANDING

January 24, 2017 By BIll

It’s all about getting your name and logo out where people will see them…and see them again…and again, until your brand and logo is like a household word. The red and white Coca-Cola logo is recognized around the world, because they put it on everything: cans, bottles, & boxes, shirts & jackets, trucks, billboards, bandanas, toys, store windows, key chains, note pads, ink pens, and just about everything imaginable.
If you are a small company, perhaps you don’t have to go that far, but you should make sure that your team displays your name and logo as often as possible. Brand you team with Shirts showing your logo. Don’t use generic business forms, when you have the opportunity to use forms showing your name and logo. You don’t have to say a word. You don’t even have to be there. Just make sure your products are speaking for you.