Hotline.co.uk, Promotional Products Blog

INTRODUCING… Printed Photo mugs!

INTRODUCING… Photo mugs! A new printing process which is ideal for uploading images onto ceramic mugs. The colour reproduction, when using this method, is unbelievable and your logo will really stand bold in the crowd. The
Photo mugs are also perfect for commemorative events and obviously include full colour process.

Have you got a special event approaching?  Do you really want to create an impact on your clients?  This is the ideal product to do it with.  The advantage with mugs is that they are a way of making your company brand known without a sales person or a brochure!  Your company name can literally stand in the midst of your customers and even your competitors!

Successful advertising gifts

Advertising gifts have been used successfully for quite some time now.  They are a terrific way to draw attention to your campaign message or company logo.  You will see them at marketing events, corporate event days, launch campaigns, tradeshows, exhibitions, open days and training introductions. The advantage with advertising gifts is that they are items which stay with your potential or existing customers for long periods of time. Have a look at the hotline website and see what you can find!  Whatever products you choose, why not give them to your clients in a great exhibition bag - a great walking advert!

People in the south live longer because they buy advertising gifts!

People in the south live longer because they buy advertising gifts! (not) According to BBC research, people in the South are living longer then anywhere else in the UK. Is that really a fact? – is this break through research going to cause a huge upheaval to the south?

If you live up north then that’s quite a trip down, so I’ve taken the liberty of highlighting some travel products that will help to make the journey run smoother:

How about a personalised seat pillow to rest your head on.  It’s also great for the kids and can be used both in the car and on the plane.  Another option might be the ‘double mirror.’  A useful mirror that can easily be
slipped into your hand bag.  It’s safe to say that you certainly wont need a travel adapter (but we do supply those as well!).

The advantages of advertising gifts

As we all know advertising gifts are a great way to get your name out amongst your competitors and make people more aware of your products and services. Giveaways have been used for decades to drum up business and create network links between existing and potential customers.  Most people opt for the normal - printed stickers, balloons, bug eyed rascals, post it notes, pens and keyrings. How about trying something different?  It’s always good to stick with something that you know works - so staying with personalised pens would be a good option.  But look for something that is a bit different to present to your customers with. Really make them stand up and take notice.

Which giveaway pen would you choose?

A common question asked by many of our customers is ‘which giveaway pen would you recommend?’

Seemingly an easy question to answer, there are in fact lots of factors that you
need to consider, as not every pen is suitable for every event or client. Here are a few things to think about…

1. What is the purpose of the pen? Is it to advertise a company/service, will it be used at a tradeshow or exhibition in a goody bag or will it be presented as a Corporate gift?

2. What type of pen are you looking for?  Roller ball, ballpoint, Fountain pen? Biro, low cost pen or an executive pen?

3. What is the budget you have set and how many pens do you require.

After you have asked your self these questions – you can congratulate yourself on being half way towards success where advertising gifts are concerned!

BBC sports personality of the year and sporting gifts

It’s that time again when the BBC sports personality of the year 2008 is announced and this year what a fantastic line up! Nominations include Lewis Hamilton, Ben Ainslie and Rebecca Adlington ( the first British female to win Olympic swimming gold since 1960). Who will get your vote? How about starting a new sport for the New year?  Supply your colleagues and employees with some motivational sporting products this Christmas. A sports bag would be a great start. You name will be come a walking advertisement and will be seen on the streets, in the gym and everywhere your client steps.  A great way to encourage people to get fit and gain some free advertising! Couple the sports bag with a water bottle and you’ll be laughing!

‘I’m a celebrity, get Timmy Mallett out of there’ and supply him with some giveaway essentials

‘I’m a celebrity, get Timmy Mallett out of there’ and supply him with some giveaway essentials.  The question of the day is ‘Could you put up with Timmy Mallett in the rainforest for three weeks?  The reason I ask this is because I watched ‘I’m a celebrity – get me out of there’ last night and Timmy made me cringe into my seat.  Fair play to him for completing the challenge and getting 12 meals for the group but he should be evicted asap!  Did you see his underpants?  They said it all.  Timmy cover up!  Anyway… here are the top three branded essentials if you are thinking about taking a road trip around the Australian outback:
1) Freedom Bag to keep your survival kit safe.
2) Reflectors so that you can be seen at night.
3) Mini Cool Bag to keep your drinks and food cool on the go, there is nothing better then an ice cold drink after a 40 degree hike!

Get into top gear with promotional products

Get into top gear with advertising gifts.  I’m sure that most men are enjoying the new series of Top Gear and are envious of the hamster’s celebration of the iconic Ferrari Daytona on the Riviera ...and what about the new BMW M3 Saloon?  I wouldn’t mind one of those!  I would have my sweet smelling air freshener on my rear view mirror, my car keys on a classy digital picture keyring and my CD’s hidden in my CD folder above my sun visor. Perfect!!

X factor vs Beyonce and promotional giveaways for men

X factor, Beyonce and promotional giveaways for men.  After 3 weeks at number one, the X factor ‘Hero’ song was knocked off the top spot by another artist.  The fantastic fundraiser song was number one for three weeks but unfortunately it could not defend it’s title against Beyonce’s new chart topper ‘If I were a boy.’  So that’s made me think… if I were a ‘boy’, what promotional products would I be interested in this Christmas?  Lets see… there’s a stylish mobile phone holder - ideal for the both home and office use, a car CD holder to keep all those CD’s safe and a set of quality Wilson Ultra golf balls.  Go on treat him to something special.

Thank your loyal customers with the perfect promotional Christmas gift.

Thank your loyal customers with the perfect promotional Christmas gift this year.
Thank your loyal customers by sending them a festive skiing gift to say thanks for their business this year.  An unusual but appreciated business gift that can be used over and over again.  Not only will they stand out on the pistes but they will also become a walking advertisement for your company name.  Take a look at our top three skiing gifts:
1. Ski and Cold protect trousers
2. Ski pass holder
3. Embroidered beanie