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Promotional Trolley coins can make top advertising products.

The row about MP’s and their expenses is becoming a red rag to a bull, where the British population are concerned . It was only yesterday that it was declared that Gordon Brown had to pay a staggering £12,415 due to his elaborate spending over the past couple of years on cleaning, gardening and such.  Gordon Brown really needs to get into our good books and fast, as his reputation is rapidly decreasing by the second. I think a goodwill gesture needs to come from the government as an apology for all the flamboyant spending and lending that has been happening over the past year.  Perhaps they could start with a small business gift to get the ball rolling as we, the public, are helping the country out of incredible deficit by paying ridiculous tax bills and continually sacrificing home ownership and loans.

Can I make a suggestion – now please don’t laugh, hear me out!  We can’t ask for money as that would be a BIG no, no!  So how about something small, and useful?  Yep, you guessed it – the promotional Trolley coin.  No one seems to realise just how handy these little coins are.  Use them in the Gym, at the supermarket or out and about town.  They serve as a great key ring and a great advertising tool.  They could be printed with a useful number, uplifting message or interesting Image.  Gordon -  I wouldn’t put ‘Vote for the Tories’ just yet!  They are a great promotional tool and are inexpensive in comparison to other products made of the same quality material.  People love them to because they are quirky and they make people smile.

There are two types of trolley coin holders; the trolley coin keychain and the trolley coin holder.  Both are excellent promotional gifts and look great in comparison to other key rings.  They can be printed any colour and can even include a small image and text.  Check out our range today.  Click here GORDON!

Promotional laptop bags have many marketing uses.

The laptop or ‘personal computer’ was first introduced in the early 1970’s and has been a popular attribute to the 21st century.  The advantage of the portable laptop is that more work can be completed in the strangest of places, you can have instant access to personal / work files and various other pieces of information.  Also, with the invention of wireless, you can have instant internet access in places such as public libraries and McDonalds.  But what is the point of having such a luxury if it is going to be bumped and bashed in transport.  This is where the promotional laptop bag makes its appearance!

The promotional laptop bag is unlike a normal conference bag or promotional carrier.  The laptop has a purpose ( to protect what is inside) and is guaranteed to be used on a daily basis around the office and at home.  Schools are even introducing them!  It seems silly not to take advantage of this advertising opportunity and brand these ever popular bags to try to get your message out in the world in these difficult times.

The Hotline Group have a broad range of promotional laptop bags available for your perusal on their website. You can select you budget, colour, brand and delivery date to suit your event/ exhibition or launch day.  Why not give them away as a personalised business gift. A great way to say thank you to a loyal customer or welcome in a brand new customer.

If you are looking for the perfect promotional laptop bag I would divert your eyes towards either the ‘classic promotional laptop bag’ or the ‘Promo’ laptop bag.  Both come complete with padded compartments and various pockets/ pouches for phones, pencils and document holders.  Promotional laptop cases are perfect advertising tools to compliment your company logo / message.  Click here to browse our range.

Business gifts to consider for Christmas promotions.

Ok, I don’t want to scare you but at this moment in time Christmas is 64 days, 9 hours and 50 minutes away!  Ah… we don’t have much time left for Christmas shopping and what with the postal strike things are not looking good.  Did you know that legend has it that bread that is baked on Christmas eve is never supposed to go off and astonishingly in 1647 Christmas was banned by Oliver Cromwell who considered feasting and joyfulness to be disrespectful on a holy day. (ridiculous?).

Anyway, Christmas is approaching and companies need to start thinking about their Christmas business gifts and promotions.  Promotional business gifts can be given to important clients or Christmas promotional giveaways can be given to staff and employees as a good will gesture.  It doesn’t cost a lot to spread your message this Christmas and it is best to beat the festive rush.

We have some fantastic promotional giveaways that can be sent via post or given out at Christmas parties for fun.  Take the Christmas themed rascals, stick them anywhere and they will advertise your message instantly as well as create some laughs around the office.  Another suggestion might be some mint drops, ideal for after the festive season when too much alcohol and good food has been consumed, and its time to go back to the office.  Other suggestions and recommendations may include printed party balloons and branded bottle opener key rings – all objects that are useful for weeks to come.

Join our mailing list and see for yourself the ideas for Christmas.  A promotional business gift goes a long way!

Printed fridge magnets a cool way to advertise!

Right, let’s think about this logically.  We are constantly being told in the news and by the government that we, as a nation, are getting fatter every minute.  Obesity rates are rocketing and junk food mania is thriving throughout the UK. So why not optimize on this fact!  Fridge magnets are the answer!  Think about it! People are snacking more then they ever have and those snacks are most likely to come from the refrigerator.   What better place to place your company name!  Fridge magnets really do have the promotional advantage.

Fridge magnets don’t have to be a boring venture.  In the past fridge magnets were bland, unexciting and more of an annoyance then an eye catching promotional giveaway. They were only invented 30ish years ago in the 1970’s and man, have they developed!  Not only are they vibrant, exciting and innovative, they are also becoming a popular collectable item.  The largest collection of fridge magnet is by a lady called Louise J. Greenfarb aka the ‘Magnet Lady.’ Her current count as of 2007 was 40,000 plus duplicates. Can you imagine how many company names and logos she must have in her cupboard!

There are many types of promotional magnets to choose from.  They range in colour, size, texture, price and quantity. They can effectively display images, pictures, logos, text and contact details with minimal fuss.  They are the perfect promotional giveaway.  Our most popular fridge magnet is the value fridge magnet, a great low cost message carrier, however calendar fridge magnets are becoming increasingly popular.

Click here to browse our extensive collection.

The top uses of printed lanyards!

Promotional lanyards (also known as the laniard or keychain) are popular promotional items at tradeshows, exhibitions, conferences, around the office and within any business establishment.  Lanyards are often worn around the neck or the wrist and are used to secure MP3 players, keys, USB drives, security passes, Identity cards, pens and even mobile phones.

Originally the lanyard was a piece of rope that was worn around the neck in the military to secure a pistol, a sword or a whistle to a soldier. The benefit of the lanyard was the fact it made the object visible and accessible the entire time and guaranteed a secure holding of the object. Nowadays these benefits still apply but on a smaller basis!

Many companies nowadays are using promotional lanyards to promote their company name, logo, contact details and corporate message. Printed lanyards are an affordable way to advertise a company name and be useful to the customer at the same time.  They are also becoming more popular in schools, universities and colleges.

There are many types of Lanyard to choose from each with their individual fixtures and fittings depending on your promotional event or specification. Many of the lanyards come with a safety break so that no accidents can occur with small children or adults for that matter.

Click here to browse our range online – remember all our lanyards have free delivery so get shopping today!

Promotional Trolley Coins help to market your business!

The standard keyring is rapidly going out of fashion. No one just wants a bog standard keyring that holds keys alone.  Customers want dual function keyrings, keyrings combined with pens, can openers, mini calculators, even coins… Coins? I hear you cry – what’s all that about?  This nifty little invention is new to the promotional industry and fast becoming the promotional product of the year!  Drum roll please…

Introducing the new and innovative trolley coin keyring. ‘Compact with major impact!’ as some might say!
Do any of these scenarios sound familiar; you go to the gym after a hard days work, are just about to enthusiastically bounce into the actual gym or an aerobics class and realise you’ve forgotten your pound for the locker.  The trip to the gym then becomes a chore as you have to trundle off to reception, beg and plead for a loan, go back to the changing rooms and then start the routine all over again! I think it is fair to say the fun and enthusiasm has now well and truly evaporated from the experience!  OR you go to the supermarket and simply don’t have a pound to hand for the trolley and are well and truly stuffed for the rest of your shopping trip.  Oh, the annoyances of the 21st century.

Trolley coins are hot off the press in the promotional industry this year and offer numerous benefits to both the distributor and the consumer.  Promotional trolley coins are a pound shaped metal coin which can be used in any refundable pound situation. They are slightly lighter then a pound coin itself but are recognised as a pound coin by machines.  Printed trolley coins are a promotional item that can be printed / engraved on both sides and finished off with a four colour print.  They are a great way to advertise a company logo, message or contact details, not to mention that they are used as a keyring as well.

Click here to browse our selection of promotional trolley coins and become a trend setter within minutes.