All the heat this week is really making it hard at Wimbledon. I think they should buy some promotional fans to help them breeze their way through the days. 4wcebaq6ki
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June 2009
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Printed Pens – they are on everyone’s desk!
Everywhere you look, there is always a promotional pen smiling up at you. On the desk, by the phone in your handbag, in the bathroom (you know the one you used to write the note about washing behind your ears!). There is no escape – so why not optimise on this! They are the industries favourite promotional item and have always been popular for promotional campaigns and low cost giveaways. Got an idea of your ideal pen – no worries we’ll find it. The varieties available are unbelievable and there will certainly be one for you!
There is a pen for every occasion whether it be a tradeshow or exhibition (an inexpensive pen that gets the message across and acts as a reminder of your company or brand) or the more sophisticated pen that will serve an a promotional gift for a special client. Parker pens are a great gift that come with a lifetime guarantee – now there’s something to think about!
Our most popular promotional pen is the Style Ballpen. This classic pen has a great print area and is ideal when printed with a website or logo. Sometimes less is more! It also boasts great value for money and comes in a range of vibrant colours to match your company logo. I suggest a classic white pen with a one colour print and a tip and clip to match the colour – very professional! Click here to see for yourself!
Monday, June 29, 2009
Printed conference folders – getting your message noticed
OK picture this… You walk into your clients office, papers stuffed under your arm, a pen resting on your ear and a calculator about to drop out of your pocket! How professional! – that client will surely buy from you again – I think not! Wouldn’t it be better if you had an executive leather folder under your arm, your printed pen attached to the inside binding and a calculator within the sleeve? It really does project the right image of both yourself and your company. Did I mention that it was branded as well. Embossed printed with Silver – now that’s stylish.
Conference folders are a great walking advertisement and come in a variety of styles, designs and colours. Whether it be a leather, plastic or other synthetic material folder, they can be tailored to your preferences. How about having the folders adorned with a engraved metal plate – the extra touch can make such a difference. They are one of the most useful promotional products and are a great gift that will be appreciated by both clients and colleagues.
The City Conference Folder comes with the highest recommendation. Manufactured from quality soft grained PU, this leather look folder will look terrific when printed with your logo and contact details. Featuring two stylish gilt corners, various internal pockets and an A4 pad and pen. Look and feel the part and feel confident that you are organised and looking professional.
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Promotional, recycled products – How to keep things green.
It seems to be the buzz word of the century ‘recycled products’ and with this week (22nd – 28th June) being recycle week, there is no better time to order your recycled products and show the planet you care. Here are just a few interesting facts: Americans use 2.5 million plastic bottles every hour! …and recycling one aluminum can saves enough energy to run a TV for three hours!! (now that’s pretty impressive. We all know we should recycle more but sometimes it feels like its more like a chore then a benefit! We all know it isn’t easy being green!
This is where recycled promotional products come into play. Offering promotional recycled gifts will impress your clients, customers and employees. Not to mention the fact you are helping out the planet at the same time. Need inspiration? No worries, here are a few suggestions. The recycled A6 desk pad is a good option. Made from recycled paper, it places a green touch onto your desktop and the main benefit is that you wouldn’t know it was recycled. Number two on your list should be the strong and practical Jute bag. Made from recycled polypropylene, it is great to look at and has a fantastic print area – a popular promotional gift and great advertising tool!
Recycled products are the way forward, one day normal products wont exist!
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Promotional Carrier Bags – a low cost way of advertising.
Everyone is talking about promomotional carrier bags at the moment. Different colours, sizes, handle, plastic, paper, eco friendly – so many decisions? Did you know that in the UK, over 13 billion bags are issued every year to shoppers? This means that each person receives, on average, roughly 220 bags a year. Think of the promotional advantage you could take here. It’s the easiest way to attract attention to your company brand in an extremely cost effective way.
There is certainly a promotional bag for every occasion, whether it be an exhibition or tradeshow, corporate hospitality event or a bag for a promotional gift. Carrier bags can be printed, embossed or even embroidered if you fancy it! Your carrier bag should reflect the occasion. They don’t have to be boring and representative of a super market… but they cab be if you want them to be!
There are so many advantages with promotional carrier bags, not only are they highly practical, they have a humongous print area that can incorporate your logo, slogan, contact details and coloured image! Take the standard white carrier bag, its inexpensive (from 9p), can be printed both sides for maximum exposure and is strong enough to carry giveaways, literature, food etc etc. The hotline group offer many varieties of bags including tote bags, plastic bags, paper bags, sports bags. Take a look at our selection today.
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Promotional Products for the Credit Crunch
‘Credit crunch, budget, recession, broke, destitute (ok that’s pushing it a little far) – that’s all we seem to be hear at the moment during these difficult and challenging times. The business world will be asking themselves in their board rooms this morning ‘should or shouldn’t we go ahead with our promotional campaigns and purchases? Have we got the budget to do so?’ To be honest there are no concrete answers, only that business constantly need to retain customers and attract new clients. There is no question that promotional products are the most effective way of achieving this, I guess the question is how can I use my budget in the most effective way?
Promotional gifts and giveaways are a great credit crunch enterprise idea. They provide a low cost way in which to promote your company, contact details and business logo.
Take promotional pens. Think of a day when you don’t use a pen. The likelihood is there is never a day as such. Printing and branding promotional pens is a great way to achieve free advertisement in your area. Promotional mugs are another great way to raise awareness. Just print your message on the mug and instantly get a 360 degrees perspective of you logo and details for all to see. Add a colour print to it and achieve double impact immediately.
In these troubled times you don’t have to spend a fortune to make a difference and be noticed. The Hotline Group have created a selection of promotional products that recognise and reflect the credit crunch era. We are literally talking pennies not pounds. Take advantage of low cot yet highly effective exposure of your brand name.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Lanyards, Lanyards, Lanyards!
This weeks product of the week is an usual one that hasn’t claimed this status in a long while! The practical and always reliable 10mm lanyard can be used for numerous occasions including trade shows and exhibitions, around the office or home, in schools and at major corporate/promotional events. They can hold a variety of objects including USB drives, locker keys, name badges and security badges. They also contain a safety break. Click here to view all our varieties.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
D'oh – What a great idea – why didn’t I think of that!
What a great way to optimise on 'The Simpsons’ brand. Not only does the company produce promotional clothing, sweets, promotional mugs, DVD’s, Movies, Playstation games (and every other item that can ever be branded with ‘The Simpsons’ trademark). America has now produced a Simpsons stamp! As the Simpsons is beginning it’s 20th series, the famous family can now been seen on envelopes all around the USA at a bargain price of 44 cents (=31p).
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Did you realise that beavers died out in the Scotland?
It would have been fantastic to see a wild one building it’s dam in a river but apparently they were hunted for their fur and eventually died out. This week, as a trial, 11 beavers have been released into the wild but there are worries that they might eat too many salmon and decrease their fishy numbers. Anyway enough of beavers, more about promotional products, What promotional gift is at the top of your agenda? An alarm clock, promotional golf set or even a compact manicure set, we have it all. Click here to browse.
Monday, June 15, 2009
That’s like – totally cool man!
Talking of the beach and the sun, a kangaroo has been saved by a surfer in Australia. How random is that!? The kangaroo dived into the gold coast and quickly got into difficulty. In typical aussie fashion a surfer came to the rescue, pulled the roo on board and surfed back to the shore – no worries! A strange but true story! He defiantly deserves some kind of aquatic promotional gift. Lets see… how about a selection of the following: a liquid keyring, a cool freedom bag, a thermo mug or a promotional Frisbee for after a surf. Click here for ideas.
