Looking for some last-minute Halloween giveaways? Here are some spooky ideas for a budget-friendly promotion:
I did something brave and new today: I actually tried out doing some technical work for the newsletters that we do around here.
Now technology isn’t my twin. You won’t see me lining up at 3 a.m. at the gadget store for a new toy. Oh, no, not me. But I realized of late that I can’t forever be dependable on other people, and life is about learning, and trying out something new.
And so I did, and I’m happy to say it was successful. It came out really fine and dandy.
In business, as well, it doesn’t hurt to try out new things. For example, if you’ve been giving out promotional T-shirt giveaways for three years in a row, why not make it different and fun this year, say, some custom sunglasses to promote your funky new brand.
Life and business are about the same thing. You either sink or swim, and to continue swimming, you need to learn new tricks. So why not try out something new one of these days? Who knows, it just might do your business some good.
End of the year is the time when companies usually give out awards–you know the drill. Best performer. Perfect attendance. Most productive so-and-so. If you’re tired of the trophies and plaques that will only gather dust in someone’s bookcase, why not give out these custom star clocks for the “stars” in the workplace (and I don’t mean the divas). Something with a practical value will be more appreciated.
The easy part about setting up a business is the initial stage: planning, securing the licenses and permits, stocking, hiring people to run your business.
It’s the keeping the business on its feet that’s the hardest part. Growing your business means going out there and telling people about it, and for many people, promotions are a waste of time and money. “Why spend,” they say. “People will come to us anyway!”
That’s where they’re wrong. See, with a handful or a gazillion of other businesses like yours, why would people come to you when they’ve been going to this other store for decades? Because your oil is much cheaper by a dollar? Or because you offer more choices? Or is it because your people offer the best customer service on your side of town?
You can name so many reasons for a consumer to choose your company, but if you don’t go out there and tell them about it, they’ll never know. This is where promotional products come in.
Give customers something to remember you by. Do the people in the next building visit more frequently this week than they did two weeks back? Why not give them a freebie as a thank-you gift? It can be a cup of coffee in a promotional mug (at least $0.65 for this model) with your shop’s logo or a promotional purse (colorful vinyl purse, at least $0.50) to hold loose change.
You can be sure that with these small treats, they’ll come back more often and even tell friends and co-workers about it!
Thinking of some practical and budget-friendly giveaways? Check out Branders’ “all under $1″ promotional products lineup. Register here to get an account manager who’ll give you useful promotional advice.
There’s nothing like seeing the smiles on the faces of your recipients when they unwrap your gifts. It’s a priceless memory both for the giver and the recipient.
For the upcoming holidays, see beaming, happy faces when you give these corporate gifts from Branders’ Gift Collection–whether it’s a present for the office, a practical gift for the home, a luxurious item for their wardrobe, or something they can bring anywhere, an item from our gift list will surely be magical.
Start your corporate gift list early! Browse Branders’ Gift Collection and take your pick.
With this not-so-robust economy, every customer who continues to patronize your business needs to be thanked. After all, every penny spent helps prop up our weak economy.
Here are some ways to say thank-you:
1. Give them this thank-you chocolate business card (only $1.97) to show your appreciation.
2. Send a thank-you e-mail. This applies especially for online transactions that don’t require interactions between rep and customer. If you noticed the example cited in the Website, it specifies the product bought, which gives the e-mail a more personal tone.
3. Be old-fashioned and send them a thank-you card. It would be so much more memorable if it were signed personally.
4. Remember their birthdays and send them a little gift. It can be anything from a promotional key tag to a mug (”cheers to reaching 30,” perhaps?). It’s the thought that counts, right?
If you haven’t heard of Branders’ product reviews contest, then you are really missing out on the $500 weekly cash prize. But hey, we still have three more weeks, so if you’re reading this and you’ve bought a promotional item from us, why not spin off a creative product review and win $500 this week?
It’s simple! Here’s what you do:
1. Read the contest mechanics.
2. Tell us about the product you ordered. How was the product used and for what event? Why did you choose the product? Did your recipients love your giveaway?
3. Attach an actual photo of the giveaway. Send us your funniest, wackiest photo–you might win a special $500 cash prize too!
4. Mention the purchase order number when you bought the item.
5. E-mail your submission to reviews@branders.com.
Remember, contest ends on October 15, 2008.
See last week’s winner of the $500 cash prize.
Is the economy and seemingly endless bad financial news sinking everybody’s spirits in the office? Why not give them some stress relief?
The patented Therma Gripp stress-relieving hand exerciser (at least $2.96) contains a thermal reactive biodegradable filler. You can pop it into a microwave for 10 seconds to heat it for instant relief (and it will surely be handy come winter) or freeze it for cold therapy. Surely an all-season way to promote your brand while providing some stress relief. And if you’re wondering how it rates on the green scale, this promotional stress ball is biodegradable and nontoxic. It also comes in 14 colorful shades, any of which will surely match your logo.
Get a Gripp. It’ll be good for your brand in this crisis. Trust me.
Halloween is on its way! Have you ordered giveaways for the occasion? The sweet treats will surely be part of your shopping list, as will these reflective custom goody bags. But if you’re looking for something inedible and for keeps, how about these mini Halloween bubbles? They’re fun toys that the whole family can use. These promotional bubbles come with Halloween character caps in line with the season.
For employees, how about these promotional pumpkin stress balls? I am also loving these cute bubble pens with the pumpkin head, which will surely get your logo noticed. If you’re marketing to parents, these promotional rubber Frankenstein and vampire duckies are perfect bath-time entertainment for their kids.
Remember to order in advance so you don’t get left out in the fun this Halloween.
Do you know that you can get commissions by simply referring customers to Branders? By partnering with Branders’ affiliate rewards program, you can earn as much as 8% off the base price of each order of promotional items placed by a customer on your Website.
As a Branders affiliate, you’re partnering with an industry leader in promotional products with a dedicated team that answers calls and questions promptly. You can be sure that your referrals will not be disappointed with their purchase. What’s more, you’re also helping them taking their marketing campaigns to the next level.
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Thanks, Mokra, for the photo.
Reflective foot stickers ($0.21) to keep the kids safe when they’re out trick-or-treating