Promotional Gifts at the World Cup

Unless you've been hiding under a rock for the last few weeks you won't have failed to notice that 2010 Fifa World Cup is well underway. Watching the TV you can hear the constant cacophony of vuvuzelas and other national tradions such as Swiss cow bells, English Brass Bands and native costume from around the world. You can also see the huge range of emphemera on display including scarves, helmets/hats and whistles, not to mention the vast range of promotional gifts including fan hands, promotional t-shirts amongst other things.

All the fans of the participating nations have really got behind their national teams and the English fans are all preparing for today's big match against Algeria. Let's hope they've made the most of all their promotional products so that they can be the '12th man' and help push Engalnd to victory!

Promotional products that last

Everyone has heard the saying, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it!". The same principal can be attributed to certain promotional gifts too, take promotional bug-eyed rascals for instance; They have barely changed in the last 20 years or more, yet they continue to be very good sellers in the promotional products arena.

The only real development in the advertising bugs range is the increase variety of style. You can get double-ended bugs, bugs that are industry based called action rascals and even animals, but even with all these new versions available, you can always rely on the originals to provided your company with that fun, vibrant and tactile edge.

Action Rascals have proved very popular in recent years though and included all sorts of designs including teachers, policemen, police women, builders and commandos. These particaular items are great as fun reminders of your message and are very popular at promotional events such as freshers weeks and school based campaigns.

Promotional gifts to help shelter from volanic ash

So it's finally moving our way... the volcanic ash being spewed out from an Icelandic volcano has caused the majority of UK airports to close. I guess that the ash and dust will have to settle to a degree sooner or later so probably best to get out the promotional umbrellas to shelter from the potential deluge.

I mean there are so many types of printed umbrellas available, there's bound to be a style that's suitable for you. take Storm Proof Golf Umbrellas for instance; they have many variable components including the handles and panel colours. Their large span and study design make them a great product to keep you well protected.

The are other alternatives too like Budget Sports Umbrellas and even ponchos! The great thing about these promotional gifts is that you can have your logo printed on them in many colours to really help make you point whatever the weather.

Promotional gifts for digital age

As times move forwards in to the 21st century and the televisions and radios all go digital it's only right that promotional gifts move with the times. The range of laptops, netbooks and alike have led to a plethera of usb based products and so it was inevitable that the world of printed promotional gifts would soon catch up and so it has become the case.

Promotional USB flashdrives are proving to be incredibly popular in 2010 when you consider how cost effective they are. The range of styles of flash drive (or memory stick as they're sometimes called) formats available is ever increasing. The capacities of flash drive available start from as small as 512mb and range to in excess of 16gb which is a substantial amount of storage to aid you in promoting your message.

Most flashdrives come in a form of stick shape and slip in to your pocket easily but there is a new kid on the block that more innovative and is ideal for exhibitions and conferences. This is the wristband usb which is made from silicone and incorporates a usb drive in to a section of the band that can be seperated to reveal the section which inserts in to the computer. This section is also where your logo is printed and the same can be said of the standard usb flashdrive designs.

Promotional Gifts that stick around

It's coming up to the end of the financial year and many organisations are attempting to use up the remainders of their budgets before the new ones come in. What better time to invest in coporate promotional gifts to help promote the message of various campaigns that may be in operation either now or in the forthcoming period.

There is a huge variety of items on offer right now to help you spraed that all important message better than any other format out there. Promotional pens are always among the best selling budget busting promotional gifts around with the large quantities available and low unit cost making them very appealing. Keyrings are also a really good and low cost promotional giveaway for making a real impact with people.

Probably the most cost effective promotional giveaways when weighing up cost against spread of the message are printed paper stickers whic are available from only 2p a sticker and are available on rolls in quantities in excess of 50000 stickers. As you can see, these products really are the most effective tools for promoting a campaign and can be use be adults and children alike and worn with pride! Get your printed pens and make note now af this fantastic product.

Summer promotional gifts

The season of sun, sea and seasonal promotional gifts is soon to be upon us. All the more reason to ensure that your summer campaigns have the right printed pens and other items to carry across your message. You have to remember that in the summer, people are far more likely to be out and about enjoying to weather (assuming it's possible this year) so one subtle feature to consider is how your message is likely to be seen.

In the winter you may have considered items such as thermo mugs and fleeces which are by no means inappropriate. However, coming the summer months if (as many companies do) you are intending to set up an outside stall or marquee then you want promotional products to attract people's attention as they pass by.

One great item you could consider would be an order of promotional balloons with their vibrant colours and extremely low cost per unit. Another great outdoor product is the promotional paper flag which when supplied in abundance spreads your message like no other. These are both very effective tools, however after a while they'll be disposed off which is great for a short term campaign, however if you are after a longer term device for keeping your message in your potential customers hands, then you need you think about promotional pens and printed pencils which are also low cost but ca have a lifespan of months or longer!

Promotional gifts that are fun!

Friendly, furry and fun to be around - that's what sums up promotional bugs! What on earth are bugs though, surely not promotional viruses and infections! Well you can rest assured that they are nothing quite so hazardous. These little rascals will iterally stick around for agaes with your message in tow. Who could resist their adorable feet and doe-eyed expression? These superb message carriers can be attached to any surface by simply peeling off the soles of their sticky feet. your message will be expertly printed on the ribbon for all to see.

There are a variety are different promotional gifts around based on advertising bugs. These include Action bookmarks wich have a themed bug attached to a bookmark which will be printed with your corporate i.d. or message. Action rascals are similar to standard bugs but their themed with characters avilable like nurses, policemen and teachers. There are even fruit and veg styled bugs, animals and themed bugs like devils and suns. With so many to choose from you can understand exactly why, when printed with your logo they can prove to be very popular promotional giveaways.

Drawing a line under rubbish promotional products

For all the hype about new methods of self promotion from Twitter and Facebook to Interactive TV and subliminal advertising, there's a format for advertising ones brand that has a proven track record - Promotional  Products!

Growing up you may have been excited at the prospect of finding a new free toy in your cereal and as you got older perhaps this excitement has slipped in to the dim and distant past. For grown-ups however, toy's aren't what it's all about, it's practical items that are of more interest. Practical items don't have to be boring or cheap though and they can make for very effective promotional gifts with a message that can be as overt or covert as you like.

Merchandise that can be printed with a corporate identity and used to promote oneself can include everything from clothing to desktop products such pen pots, promotional rulers and promotional pencils.

Diversity of promotional gifts

The diverse ranges of promotional gifts are quite staggering when all is considered. All shapes and sizes are available from very small pocket keyrings and ad clips to great big thunder stix and tote bags. Promotional gifts can take many formats in order to get your message across.

If your brand was printed on the front of should bags which were then for sales or distributed to college students, you could guarantee that your message would not just be seen on campus but also further afield, wherever the bag gets taken in fact. Similarly this can be said for most other promotional gifts. Most people carry a pen around the place with them so there's no reason why that pen couldn't have your corporate i.d. on it. Now imagine that was for sale somewhere where not only could you get your brand spread around like wildfire, but also you could make a profit on its sales.

It makes sense which is why so many educational institutions make use of them every year. See what al the fuss is about at hotline.co.uk.

Promotional gifts rule the world!

You may not think it but we've been invaded... gradual infiltration over the last 20 years! Oh yes, they're all around us, in our pockets, in our cupboards, even around our necks! Arrrrgggh! I hear you cry...

Well fear not my friend... I can reassure you that it's not some deadly alien virus come to finish us all off, I'm talking about promotional gifts! Promotional pens are often in our hands and pockets, printed with a company logo and message. The same applies to keyrings and mugs, though I wouldn't try putting a branded mug in your pocket! I mentioned they're around our necks didn't I? Well I was referring to printed lanyards, showing off a corporate identity all the way around your neck and down your front in the subtlest of ways.

You see, promotional gifts really are everywhere!

Work off those pounds and work on your message!

So it’s coming up to the Christmas period and we’re all in the festive mood. We are eating more, some are drinking more and we are piling on the pounds. But instead of feeling down about the gained weight, why not get your order in of promotional printed pedometers.

So come the New Year you can start loosing that weight and keep track of how much you’ve lost. Sure there are other ways you can loose the weight, join a gym, diet or start exercising yourself. But with the Printed Pedometer, you can keep track on what you’re doing with accurate and reliable results.

If you're a member of a fitness club then this is also ideal for the whole group as a real way to watch the pounds drop off and compare results. Simply order the quantity your require and have your logo printed on them too - a great way to promote yourself!

Promotional gifts or printed giveaways

Every so often in the year you'll come across an occasion when you'll feel the need to invest in promotional products with your name, brand or corporate ID printed on it...

These items can take all forms, shapes and sizes. If you want to treat your employees, promotional gifts are a great way to show them how valuable you feel they are to you and your company. The items could be anything from an executive metal pen with your name and 'thank you' engraved on it, to something equally as practical like USB flashdrives.

If you are focusing more on your customers or a specific event, then perhaps printed giveaways may be more suitable. There's a lot to choose from including balloons, caps, bookmarks, printed pens, badges, bags and much more.

Great products for the Christmas period

Need a product that's a bit different for this Christmas period? Try one of these great gifts branded with your message and logo...

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