Promotional Gifts, a great event booster.

At this time of the year we all crave a bit of sunshine and when it does suddenly appear (even if only for a few minutes) you can witness the mood of the nation instantly lift.  Why does the world seem a better place just because the sun spreads its rays?  I guess it’s because when it’s raining and dull everything just feels depressing and dark!  It’s amazing how positive you feel when the suns out.  So i think it’s safe to say we are all looking forward to the summer Solstice this year which falls on June 21, 2013 at 05.04! (a bit specific i know).  Up until that date why not try to life the mood with some of your special clients and send them the Summer promotional pen as the perfect promotional gifts this winter.  I can guarantee it will put a smile on their face!

 

The summer promotional pen is a great way to heighten the mood.  Your logo will look great when printed on the barrel of the pen and will create an impact on first sight.  It will then leave a lasting impression for years to come!  This particular pen comes in a variety of colours to suit your corporate colours and is available for as little as 18.5p!  It can be printed in a maximum of two colours and is flexible in its approach.  It can be used as a promotional giveaway at a tradeshow event or sent as a promotional gift for an existing or potential client!  It is a one of our best selling promotional products and should not be ignored.  Take a look at the pen yourself by logging on to our website hotline.co.uk.  You can even upload your logo and see what it will look like when printed.  If you’re not happy with what you see you can enlist the help of our expert artwork team for no added cost or simple adapt and amend online.  It’s simple, quick and fun.

 

There are many advantages of using promotional items for your next marketing campaign.  Firstly, they get your name out into the fiercely competitive world of advertising and brand awareness.  If you want o be successful in promoting your company you need people to know who you are!  Secondly, promotional giveaways are not expensive and can have a higher perceived value then what they are actually worth so your customer thinks they are getting more for their money.  Finally, everyone loves to receive something free whether you are a receptionist, a shop retailer, a managing director or a stay at home mum.  It says a lot about a company and their relationship with their customers.    There really are no disadvantages – so why not order your promotional products today and get the ball rolling.  You really won’t regret it!

By Pete Greenway

Perfect promotional gifts ready for Christmas

I could start this blog with the phrase ‘It’s easy to put your brand in the spotlight with the Maglite solitare torch A263’ but i don’t feel i have to use a cheesy catchphrase to persuade you  that this quality product is something to shout about.  I know it’s a cliché saying but it really is true!  Printed maglites are the perfect promotional gifts for special clients and customers!  They really do say something about your brand.  Yes...they might seem a tiny bit more expensive in comparison to other promotional gifts and giveaways but you know they will last the journey and they will always be useful no matter who you are or what you do for a living!

So let’s talk about the torch itself.  Take a look at its profile on our website hotline.co.uk.  Just type in the product code into the search box and then wait for the magic to happen.  There you will see what this gadget looks like; small, compact and sophisticated.  Manufactured in the USA, these torches are made from high strength aluminium and are also anodised inside for long life and high performance.  You can tell the quality of the product as they are engraved and not screen printed and they are individually boxed in a black presentation case with a AAA battery, lanyard and LIFE TIME GUARANTEE!!  It is certainly a brand you would want to associate yourself with and one that you would trust!

Printed gifts UK are something that is becoming more popular on a daily basis!  Business want to include promotional gifts in their yearly budgets because they know they leave a long lasting impression and it makes their company stand out amongst their competitors... plus there is nothing better than receiving a free gift.  Let’s face it Christmas is only around the corner and if you’re looking for the perfect promotional gift – here you have it!

By Pete Greenway

Printed promotional products from Hotline.co.uk

There are so many different options for printed promotional items at Hotline.co.uk. The first thing you need to decide is whether you want to invest in a quality promotional gift for that special client or whether you want to purchase popular promotional giveaways that will remind numerous potential customer of your product or service regularly !  The vast majority of people tend to go for the latter option and buy promotional products that are fairly disposable!  These products are normally kept for a period of time and then most probably thrown away at a later date.  That’s fine if the product is relatively cheap in the first place, but think about it... that’s your potential advertising binned!  You probably should invest in a promotional gift that leaves a longer lasting impression!

There are a wide range of promotional gifts that can be personalised with your company name and logo and these quality products can range from glassware to parker pens to metal keyring to clocks to torches.  A popular promotional product nowadays is the Mini Maglite AA pocket torch A264. This handy little torch has a great reputation as its made by brand specialists Maglite. It’s not big but it certainly is clever!  Its water, corrosion and shock proof - ensuring a long shelf life for both the product and your engraved company name!  The actual beam is even adjustable and can be changed from spotlight to flood beam – how cool is that!  They are also supplied in individual presentation boxes with 2AA batteries and a life time guarantee.  This little gadget might be a bit more pricey then the average promotional giveaway but it will definitely leave a long lasting impression on your special clients.

Why not type in the product code A264 into our search box on our website and have a look at this quality promotional gift for yourself.  You can even upload your company logo and message and see what it will look like on the Maglite torch itself – just follow our simple online instructions.  The torch will be expertly engraved on the barrel and at this moment in time can be delivered for FREE!  If you’re looking for more detail on the product, just speak to one of our friendly sales team.

Choosing the right promotional gifts to use at an event

In this economic climate it’s difficult to reach out to potential clients when budgets are cut.  Companies are constantly trying to find cost effective ways to promote their business without breaking the bank.  With so many options where advertising is concerned, sometimes it can be difficult to decipher which method to invest in and which is the most effective.  The obvious options include printed advertisements, audio visual aids and online advertisements.  What people sometimes forget is that a personal promotional gift, such as a luxury pen or desktop item, can sometimes bring clients closer to your business.  Let’s face it everyone likes to receive a free gift and it’s like killing two birds with one stone if the gift is branded with your company name / logo!

When selecting promotional gifts, it’s really important to research your target audience.  You need to invest in something that will be useful yet fun and creative!  You may also need to consider what the occasion is and then you could tailor the promotional product to it.  For example if you are organising a corporate golf day – you probably wouldn’t want to giveaway products such as printed erasers and pens, it would be better to give something useful to playing golf such as a printed golf tool kit!  It then feels more like a gift and not a giveaway!  With so many promotional items on offer at Hotline.co.uk I’d be surprise if you couldn’t find something for any type of event or occasion.

So what are the real advantages of promotional products dressed up as promotional gifts?  Firstly they can be relatively low cost in comparison to other methods of advertising.  Secondly, they pose a higher perceived value as they are seen as gifts and not giveaways and this indicates a higher level of quality. Finally... promotional gifts are flexible – you can find any product to suit any event!

Take a look at the Summer Promotional Pen.  This is perfect for fundraising events and occasions this summer.  It’s available in four colours and looks fabulous when printed with your company name and logo.  This pen is also available on our express delivery service – so if you’re in a rush, it’s not a problem!  Why not order a sample today?

Our customers love getting Promotional gifts

Initiating repeat business is always a tough task but at the same time it is crucial to any successful business.  There are many ways of generating repeat leads; providing consistent outstanding service, showing competitive pricing techniques or just purely being approachable, honest and friendly with clients.  In addition to these methods giving your special customers a business gift can also have a huge impact on repeat orders and enquiries.  Promotional gifts can be given to clients as a thank you for their loyalty whilst at the same time reminding them of your company name for future use...And lets face it, everyone loves to receive a free gift!

Here at Hotline.co.uk we offer a wide range of promotional gift ideas from engraved items to executive personalised pens , bespoke  desktop items and glassware.  We will find the perfect premium gift for your customer/ client and customise it with your company name, message or contact details.  Promotional gifts are a special novelty as the majority of promotional giveaways are low cost and will be thrown away at some point.  Using promotional gifts to leave a long lasting impression will unwittingly have a much bigger impact because the quality of the product will ensure longevity and stay around forever which inevitably means the same will happen with your logo!

Choosing perfect promotional products is a tough call and can be a difficult task.  You need to decide what would suit your customer most, especially if you are spending that little bit more.  Our experienced sales team can help you make these important decisions and advise you on the best practise and design.  We know how important it is to create the perfect promotional gift.

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Impress your clients with corporate gifts

The golf season is upon us and the sun is starting to break through the clouds wooing men and women everywhere to hit the golf course and soak up the rays... on a corporate golf day of course!  People are starting to dust off their irons in anticipation of their invite to join various companies on the green.  Corporate golf days are a great way for businesses to bring clients closer and are a rewarding way to achieve long lasting business relations.  Planning a golf day isn’t just about the organisation, the teams, the transport, the networking and of course the winning they are also about which corporate gifts you choose to give your potential of existing clients!  This might seem like a minor detail - but let me tell you choosing the right corporate golf gift will ensure your company name is at the forefront of their minds when the day is over!

Here at hotline.co.uk, we are here to help with all those difficult decisions. Our main aim is to provide you with a luxury corporate gifts which will be appreciated by all and used as much as possible.  Everything at Hotline can be branded with your company name, logo, contact details and slogan – anything you like really! If you are short of time or you have little experience in the design of promotional products – no problem – our experienced artwork team will work with you to create the perfect branded promotional gift. Our new website, due to be launch in the next couple of months, will also allow you to see what your brand will look like on your chosen product instantly ONLINE – its genius!!  Not to mention its simple quick and fun.

So.. let me start you off.  I would suggest the popular golf gift set for your next corporate day.  This handy gadget looks great branded with a logo and will certainly impress your clients without doubt. It includes three crucial tools... a golf ball, 3 wooden markers and a metal pitch fork with a marker which are all combined together in a convenient pouch.  This nifty golf tool can be printed and despatched within 12 days and is available from as little as £6.09!  So what are you waiting for – order yours now!

London holding two day mock terrorist attack pre 2012 Olympic Games...

London underground have held a mock terror attack as part of a massive exercise to test security for the 2012 Olympic Games.  The exercise was held to test the response to a terrorist incident on the London Underground Network during the games.

The two day test is being staged as if it were the 8^th and 9^th of August, during what is set to be the two busiest days of the event.  There is reassurance that there will be nothing left to chance and the event will be safe and one to remember.

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Why you should never underestimate the importance of promotional gifts as part of your festive campaign.

Christmas is a time for giving and promotional gifts tie in very nicely with the festive cheer. In this current climate we are even more conscious of saving our pennies with value for money always in mind.  Hotline offer over 1,000 promotional gifts and giveaways to choose from to suit all businesses and budgets.

With only 43 days until Christmas the rush is on, for many businesses Christmas is the busiest time of the year as the onslaught starts offices and corporations gear up to reward their customers and clients for their loyalty over the year.  Christmas is the most competitive time of year as companies battle to stand ahead of their competitors with many going to great lengths to stand out from the crowd.  

Check out the great range of promotional items at www.hotline.co.uk

Ho Ho Hotline isn’t just for Christmas!.

England printed keyrings… amongst other things!

Where have all the England printed keyrings gone? Only 24hrs ago we were seeing England flags on cars, Flags on pub doors, red and white iced cup cakes, England shirts and printed Keyrings.  Now we all just feel totally deflated!  Like a promotional balloon in the hot south African sun!...And we couldn’t give a monkeys about anything remotely related to football or England for that matter.  One question, "WHAT HAPPENED?".

The country needs a pick me up!  Something to make us feel a bit better as a country - united.  I suggest we all invest in promotional keyrings which display a slogan to keep our ‘chins up!’  How about a bottle opener keyring – perfect for this occasion! These promotional keyrings can be printed with your company name and logo alongside your contact details and slogan.  They are robust and multi functional and always handy to have around.

Ok.. so print keyrings aren’t your thing?  How about a quirky promotional giveaway instead?  Lets lighten the mood by sending your customers a Foam Boomerang.  Great as a corporate day giveaway and a light hearted ice breaker.  Customers and clients will watch as your logo and contact details fly through the air at the speed of light!  A fun promotional giveaway for all to enjoy!

Ace promotional gifts for Wimbledon 2010

Take a look at our top four promotional gifts for Wimbledon 2010.

1. Accuracy Ballpen:  Not only will this ball pen give luck to the English tennis players (and hopefully accuracy), it will also give you the opportunity to get your favourite Wimbledon players autograph at the end of the match.  This fantastic ball pen offers a silky metal body, rubber grip and heavy feel made for that lasting impression.

2. Sports Promotional Bag: When watching sport there is always that over whelming urge to go out and play straight after.  Now you can grab you promotional sports bag and run.  This classic sports bag can be embroidered with your company name and logo, so you can carry your message everywhere you go!

3. Budget Sports Umbrella:  With all the hot sun we are experiencing you may need to go undercover and the Sports umbrella is the ideal promotional product to take to the courts. Available in a variety of colours and with its immense print area it will be hard not to notice your company name!

4. Embroidered Promotional Polo Shirt.  Why not invest in a Polo shirt to support your favourite player.  Prices start at £5.45 and you only have to purchase 12 as a minimum.  These polo shirts are 65% Polyester and 35% cotton.  Comfortable for both sport, pleasure and business!!