{"id":569,"date":"2018-05-14T22:06:18","date_gmt":"2018-05-15T02:06:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/?p=569"},"modified":"2018-05-14T22:06:18","modified_gmt":"2018-05-15T02:06:18","slug":"5-reasons-your-business-shouldnt-ignore-promotional-items","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/5-reasons-your-business-shouldnt-ignore-promotional-items\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Reasons Your Business Shouldn&#8217;t Ignore Promotional Items"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><b>Promotional items are a key element to a successful marketing campaign. Here are some reasons your business needs to invest in it&#8217;s own personalized products to give away.<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you&#8217;re an established business or just <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, giving away promotional items are always a great idea. Not only do they boost brand awareness and generate more business, but they also keep your company at the forefront of people&#8217;s minds for years to come.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ppai.org\/media\/2099\/2017-consumer-study-booklet.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Promotional Products Association International<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (PPAI) study revealed that one out of two people currently has a marketing freebie on them. Maybe it&#8217;s a pen they keep in their car or a lip balm in their gym bag; perhaps it&#8217;s a baseball hat they wear at the park or a custom designed lanyard from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lanyardsusa.com\/custom-usb-drives\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lanyardsusa.com\/custom-usb-drives<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter what the item is, chances are pretty high that your modest investment will pay off over time. <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sageworld.com\/blog\/index.php\/2015\/04\/30\/25-insane-but-true-facts-about-promotional-products\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Six in 10 people<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will actually keep your product for up to two years. Read on for five reasons your business should consider promotional product giveaways.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Five Reasons to Consider Business Promotional Items<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The research is in and confirmed: the best marketing products don&#8217;t have to cost an arm and a leg. All it takes is a savvy and creative touch to keep your brand in sync with your current and potential clients.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>5. Economical Brand Promotion<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For many small businesses, every single expense counts. But with promotional items, something as simple as a pencil or a magnet with your contact information can get your name out there for pennies.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>4. Instant Recognition<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take extra time to invest in a quality graphic design professional. If you hire a talented designer to create an amazing logo, your brand will be instantly recognizable. This gives your clients a way to connect to your brand time and time again.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>3. Your Brand Will Have Staying Power<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not only will people hold on to your items for many years to come, but if they don&#8217;t need it anymore, studies have shown that they will give it to someone who does. Thus your brand will continue to be relevant.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. Like a Business Card, But Better<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It used to be at one time that business cards were part of a Rolodex goldmine. But nowadays, they likely get tossed aside in favor of punching information into your smartphone. But using the best marketing products can work the same way, only better!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Loyalty is Rewarding<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let your customers and clients know you care by giving them a small token appreciating their loyalty. Even the slightest gift sends the message to them that they are valuable to your business. Whenever they use your product, they will have a positive memory of your brand and its message.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Start Creating Your Product Giveaways Today<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter what type of business you have, it&#8217;s safe to say that developing a few items is the key to improving your visibility. By keeping your brand in people&#8217;s minds with your products, you can actually save money on marketing expenses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Things like <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or useful products like umbrellas or water coolers will continue to sell your brand in everyday life. We hope our helpful guide was of use to you on your marketing journey. For these and other great business tips, check out our <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> today!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Promotional items are a key element to a successful marketing campaign. Here are some reasons your business needs to invest in it&#8217;s own personalized products to give away. Whether you&#8217;re an established business or just , giving away promotional items are always a great idea. 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