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Printed bags that EVERY company should have!

We all do it! No matter how many times we intend to take our own shopping bags to the supermarket it never seems to materialise!!  There have been so many times when I have looked at my ever growing stash of plastic bags and thought;  there must be a way to overcome this!  It’s a known fact that in the US alone, 100 billion bags are used every year! Add this to China, India, Europe and the rest of the world and the statistics start becoming quite overwhelming!  So what can we do about it?  Plastic bags are not just used for grocery shopping either, a large number of promotional bags are used on a daily basis to raise brand awareness and advertise company names and logos.  Personally, I’m not a paper bag person, so I have a great suggestion for your next product launch, company event or trade show/exhibition where carries are concerned.

So the main problem that environmentalists and the general public have with the ever practical and durable carrier bags is the fact that they are non biodegradable.  On average, our plastic bags can take up to 1000 years to ‘decompose’ in landfill sites and if you think about the statistics above – then this becomes a very scary reality!  Here at hotline.co.uk we care about our precious environment and we also recognise that plastic bags are a crucial part of everyday life so we’ve invested our energies into the magnificent Bio Promotional bag A184.

These highly popular printed bags is a great choice for any event where a plastic bag is needed.  It really says something about how green your company is and every customer appreciates the opportunity to feel like they are taking a personal responsibility for the environment in some form.  The advantage of this plastic bag is that it is totally biodegradable and is of just as good quality as any other bag.  It even features patch handles for extra strength and comes in a range of bright and vibrant colours.  It certainly is a printed bag that all companies should have!

Another thing worth mentioning is the fact that carrier bags are a great way to advertise your business instantly and effectively!  You logo can be printed on both sides for all to see, in any colour or colours that you require.  Just think about how many times existing and potential customers will be reminded of your company logo.  Other advantages include the fact that these bags have a lead time of seven days and are available from as little as 8p – MAGNIFICENT!  Check out this perfect promotional bag today!

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Shouldn't all gyms sell promotional sports bottles?

How could I talk about printed sports bottles without mentioning one of the most exciting events hosted by England’s capital – the LONDON 2012 OLYMPICS!  Sports bottles and the Olympics are a match made in heaven AND with only 62 days to go (it will be even less by the time you get to read this) we need to get things moving!  This really will be a spectacular event! London hosted the games back in 1908 and 1948 and now we get to take on the privilege and do it again! With 205 nations taking part in over 300 events, it is not time to start thinking about getting your company name and logo out there?  The games will be watched by millions on TV – wouldn’t it be great to promote your name alongside all the major players in the game!

Take a look at any major sporting event and you will always come across a printed sports bottle.  All you have to do is switch on your TV and you see them all the time; football matches, marathons, rowing races, athletics – the list just goes on and on. The benefit to you of printing your company name and logo on these essential sporting items is that it increases your brand awareness instantly.  In this economic climate, it’s sometimes hard when budgets are slashed and we can’t all afford expensive bill boards and TV advertising.  The great thing about these promotional giveaways is that it carries your name at a one off cost and you have free advertising for years on end... a bit like the Olympic torch- it carries and promotes the flame and it’s supposed to be eternal!!  Let’s face it – you can never begin to estimate how many people will be reminded of your logo on a day to day basis.

On a more local level, I ask the question... Shouldn’t all gyms sell promotional sports bottles?  If there is a specific place where a customer is going to buy one - then this will most certainly be the place.  I couldn’t think of anything worse than being at the gym, working out and then not having my bottle with me to take a swig from.  Gyms such as fitness first do a ‘welcome’ pack which is a great idea and the perfect promotional gift for a gym beginner.  It includes a promotional sports bottle, a printed towel, earphones and some deodorant- PERFECT!

So which bottle should a gym pick?  Here at the hotline.co.uk – we offer a wide selection, however my personal favourite is the ‘Thirst Grip’ A1771.  This sports bottle features a unique ergonomic finger grip ideal for slippery or sweaty (YUK!) hands.  You can also rely on this bottle not to leak due to its patented Aquastar valve cap!  Now that’s something worth shouting about.  This product is a first class winner!

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Kids love printed pencils in schools

Ahh... Those were the days; half term every seven weeks, spending time with friends and eating ice cream on the school field in the summer.  Just think- if only life was so care free now! I don’t know about you but when I was at school I was obsessed with stationary.  Pens, pencils, erasers, pencil sharpeners, post it notes and highlighters. And according to my sources this is a common thing that is also popular amongst adults as well!  Ever looked round the office stationary cupboard and taken a few too many pencils then you actually needed?  I think we’ve all done it.  There is something nice about brand new desktop accessories!

This leads me on to printed pencils – what a GREAT idea for schools.  Your school logo can be printed on the barrel of the pencil for all to see.  Promotional pencils are also fantastic to giveaway as class incentives for outstanding pieces of work, they can be used in the art department or can be used in the school shop to sell to pupils that need to revamp their pencil case or for pupils that continually forget their pencil case.

Printed pencils don’t have to be unexciting and dull either.  Here at Hotline.co.uk we offer a wide range of promotional pencils to suit your budget.  A popular choice by many is the Pricebuster pencil A127.  This pencil is available in ten stunning colours and can be despatched within two days –which is pretty impressive!  They feature a handy eraser on top and a reliable led. Your school logo will look bold and professional on these original wooden pencils. Oh... one more thing, did I mention they cost as little as 9p YES... you heard right 9p!!!!

Why not couple your branded pencils with promotional pens because let’s face it – these two go hand in hand!  Check out our extensive range today – or contact our friendly sales team for more information.

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