Hotline.co.uk, Promotional Products Blog

Get carried away with promotional bags

In the words of Rolf Harris – ‘Can you guess what it is yet?’  Here are the clues: 1) It has a superb print area to expertly display your company name and logo. 2) This promotional product is useful, practical and is available in a variety of colours, shapes and designs to suit your event. 3) Everyone likes to carry one of these (even men secretly)!  Have you guessed what it is yet? The Promotional bag of course!!!  Our biggest selling promotional giveaway item at trade shows, exhibitions and corporate days.

Promotional bags are literally a walking advertisement for your company name and contact details and will most certainly be used on a day to day basis.  This is no sell by date, these promotional products have a long shelf life – that’s guaranteed! Theses bags provide high durability and strength and will literally go on for years.

So what would we recommend?  We would ask you what is the nature of your event? Tradeshow?– I’d suggest the recycled show bag.  It really says something about your company’s green status, it’s affordable and you will be able to carry a substantial amount of flyers and brochures. Corporate business gift – I would suggest the exhibition bag or the cotton tote bag. But the decision is obviously up to you.  If you have any worries please contact our friendly team and we would be more then happy to help!

The many uses of promotional mousemats

Why do we bother spending money on promotional products?  Do they really make a difference?  Who looks at printed company names on promotional products anyway? – well, you would be surprised!  How many times have you read passing advertisements on lorries, trucks, vans or even cars? It is human nature to want to be inquisitive and humans want to read and process information which is then embedded in their brain for future reference.  This is why promotional products are used so widely around the world and are SO effective.  People take notice of promotional products and remember who you are and what you do!

There are thousands of promotional products to be found within the industry and picking the correct one can be tricky business.  You certainly want something contemporary though.  Something that will not be abandoned in the office cupboard or chucked in the bin at the first opportunity. Introducing… the wonderful world of Promotional mouse mats.  Popular, practical, effective, useful and a superb advertising tool.  They serve as the ideal promotional gift/giveaway for any business gift or freebie.

My personal recommendation is for the hard top mouse mat.  You can super -impose your image onto the mouse mat and watch as the colours attract eyes from all angles.  The mouse mat shape can also be varied – round or rectangular to suit your specifications. Place you logo in front of your customers 24/7.

Using promotional coasters as a sales tool

Promotional coasters are such a beneficial object to have in the office and at home.  They avoid sticky spillages on your desktop and are always in eye shot of both employees and potential customers hence becoming a ‘free’ advertising tool.  This cost effective promotional item is great when given away as a freebie at a tradeshow or exhibition, used at a corporate day or conference, or given away as a promotional giveaway.  Promotional coasters may not have a huge initial impact but think of the aftermath. They are an instant reminder days after the event of your company’s name and the service it provides.  Promotional coasters can generate interesting discussion and trigger memories of an event.

The options for coasters vary accordingly. Square, circle, hexagon, vinyl, plastic, wood and cardboard not to mention manufactured from various recycled materials. Promotional coaters are a colourful and interesting reminder of your special message. These promotional products are virtually indestructible and offer a fabulous print area.

Hotline’s best selling coasters are heavily featured in our autumn catalogue.  Our traditional Vinyl coasters appear to be our most recommended because of it’s superb colour reproduction. However the Brite mat is a new addition to the collection.  You would have to hold the product to know what I’m talking about!!  Browse our coaster section today and find your ideal coaster.

Make your logo stand out on a printed pen.

Ok, it’s coming to the end of the summer, the children are back to school, parents are back to work and everyone is starting to prepare for the winter – oh how depressing!  It is surprising what a little promotional giveaway can create. Its fact that everyone likes to receive a free gift and this is the perfect opportunity to do so.  Remind your customers about your company and what you do. Send them a reminder of your website and contact details in the form of a promotional pen.  This is the ideal time to jog people’s memory and bring a spark back into the office!

Do I need to convince you about the promotional pen and it’s effectiveness?  Promotional pens should be your number one choice where promotional merchandise is concerned.  Everyone uses a pen and has one handy in their car, office, handbag, home etc.  Have a look around you now and see if you can spot one – I bet you can!  Let’s look at the advantages of these small but highly effective advertising tools!  Firstly there is a promotional pen to suit every occasion, price, colour, design and features.  Secondly they are cost effective in the way they can be used over and over again.  Thirdly they are lightweight and large quantities can be ordered so that your message can be spread, locally, nationally and even worldwide.

Here is my personal recommendation – the Mercury Ballpen.  Check it out on our website! A low cost, superb ballpen which will make you stand out in the crowd.  Go on surf our pen selection today!