One of the easiest ways to get your brand in front of customers is by adding your logo to promotional desk clocks. This ensures that your logo is the first thing people see when they wake up—and the last thing they see before they fall asleep. Don’t be overwhelmed by the different types of promotional desk clocks available online. Narrow down your choices by keeping these three promotional tips in mind: Buy good-quality promotional desk clocks. Such an investment will make sure your logo is around for years to come, helping you build brand recall and giving you more than your money’s worth. Choose multifunction promotional desk clocks such as those that come with photo frames and thermometers. Such features increase the value of your gift, which recipients are more likely to keep. Explore various designs and colors. The promotional desk clock you choose will be your brand’s ambassador, so select a design that will attract attention. Color-changing promotional mood clocks will be quite a hit with your recipients and are sure to be noticed even when the lights are out.

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.

Tired of the usual promotional pens, custom shirts, and personalized mugs? Here's a desktop giveaway anybody would love to display for all to see. Not only is this promotional airplane-shaped desk clock a good conversation piece, it's a timeless present that'll make sure your logo will be exposed for years to come. Your one-color logo can be laser engraved on this corporate gift. Each piece can go as low as $15.

Have you ever considered using promotional watches in your brand-building campaigns? If you think campaigns that use custom watches will merit very little success, consider this: Watches are some of the most versatile promotional items there are. You can choose from a wide range of promotional watches for your target audience, be they children, ladies, sports enthusiasts, or whatever have you. Promotional watches are also the most viewed (dare I say highly watched?) giveaways. According to research, the average person looks at his watch 40 to 60 times a day. That's a lot of logo exposure for your brand! In addition, because of higher perceived value (that is, you easily impress people with promotional watches than with logo-imprinted fountain pens or promotional gym bags), recipients are more likely to keep them for a longer time, ensuring much brand visibility for you. When used as a reward, promotional watches are great motivators. Use them as incentives to purchase or membership, as with credit card applications. You can also use them as corporate gifts to valued clients, as rewards to employees for a job well done, or simply as thank-you gifts. The promotional metal diver's watch above features a scratch-resistant crystal lens, a Seiko movement, ...

Cute and cuddly, amusing promotional items are great ideas but they might not be the right one that would fit your marketing needs. It is not the greatest idea to give promotional stuffed toys to a powerful executive nor is it a great idea to use candies as giveaways in a convention for diabetes. Using pretty flowered bags are definitely not going to be appreciated by male recipients nor would giving away calling card holders to kids. It is easier to get ideas for effective promotional products if you have a very focused and targeted recipients but it is very hard if your situation is otherwise. You cannot please everybody, right? You actually can! By using generic but useful products, your giveaway will definitely be appreciated by almost anyone. Here are some of my picks from the Branders.com website:

It is not new for professionals to receive business gifts from business partners, affiliates, clients, etc. The best way to go about satisfying these recipients is to give them things that are classic, elegant and are of high quality. It is also a unique idea to involve them with awareness campaigns and other noble causes. Here are my top picks from the Branders.com website:

Timepieces are an essential part of our daily lives. You find them everywhere – in the bedroom, the bathroom, the kitchen, the car, on your wrist, in school, in the office – virtually everywhere you move. Marketers and advertisers can take advantage of this necessity to tell time with promotional watches and clocks. There are a number of types available. When choosing one as part of your marketing strategy, base your decision on the daily habits of your target market. For instance, businessmen would most likely benefit from desk clocks they could put in the office. If your target consists of the upper management level, you can go with an executive desk set that has a time-teller. Wristwatches are also a good option for this group. If home bodies are your market, wall clocks should be the timepiece of choice. These dual purpose timekeepers are also a great gift item and work well as a decorative accent to most interiors. The younger crowd, like on-the-go teenagers, are a great market for Wristwatches or sports watches. Jet-setters, on the other hand, will appreciate travel clocks to keep track of the time. Whichever type you choose, promotional clocks and watches are a great way to keep ...

From simple totes to hard-wearing duffels, practical garment bags to handy wheeled varieties – bags are the easiest gift to give your frequent flier client. They are easy to imprint and offer great usability for your recipient. One very good thing about promo products for the travel industry: it goes wherever your client does. Travel bags, kits, duffel bags, and the like are your passport to worldwide exposure. Bag tags are among the most useful items you can give a jet-setter. These come in a variety of materials. Leather is a classy choice, it can be embossed with your logo. You can also add a small engraved metal plate to a leather luggage tag which features your brand name and logo. Plastics and vinyl identification tags are an inexpensive alternative. Also, atlases or road maps can give clear direction to your promotional marketing strategy.