Branded pens with my business logo printed

Do you know that if you find an ICE number on a mobile phone it stands for ‘In Case of Emergency?  I never knew this vital piece of information and i think more people should be aware of it.  Same goes for the Ice Media pen – A1139.  This pen is great when you’re in a situation (or in an emergency) where you can’t find a pen and you need to write down a vital piece of information!  Take a look at it now on our website hotline.co.uk.  You could also say it’s called the Ice media pen because of its appearance.  It may have a ‘frosty’ exterior but it certainly ticks all the boxes where promotional pens are concerned.  This pen boasts a wide range of colours and shades and a great print area to display your company name and logo.  It really is the coolest pen in town!

If you need more persuasion about whether printed pens are the promotional product for you, think about the following advantages...  Firstly they create good will and feeling amongst customers .  Everyone appreciate a free promotional giveaway ESPECIALLY if it can be used on a daily basis!  This creates a good vibe surrounding your company name and logo which is always a good thing!  Secondly, Branded pens are a low cost gimmick that can provide a great return on investment and because of their light weight nature they are extremely easy to distribute. They are extremely cheap overall when you way up the pros and cons of not investing in them!  Finally, they increase brand awareness which is something that every company wants.  If you want to get your name noticed then this is the promotional product for you!

Why not log on to our website and upload your logo and see what it looks like on one of our pens.  Once uploaded you can then adapt, reposition and amend your design as you see fit.  If your happy, you can then send this over to us and we’ll take over from then.  Alternatively you could speak to one of our friendly team members and we will help you to create the perfect printed pen to suit your marketing campaign!  Go on... what have you got to lose!

Printed pens sets to reward the staff

When you think of promotional pen & pencil sets the word ‘expensive’ comes into mind.  Maybe you have considered the executive gift of a pen set in the past for special clients but not every customer on your books because the budget just won’t stretch.  Well, I’ll let you into a little secret – there is hope for us all!  Personalised Pen sets are more popular than ever for business promotions and many new stylish sets have hit the market at a fraction of the cost they used to be.  With such a variety on offer (just check out our website hotline.co.uk) there will certainly be something to suit your corporate image and marketing campaign.

 

Promotional pens have always been a hit since time began and presenting a personalised pen set is a no brainer where customer satisfaction is concerned.  It’s a known fact that pens are in the top two most popular promotional products EVER so offering more than one to a client is the icing on the cake.  Take a look at the Bristol pen set -101013.  This particular set is a great place to start and is affordable and has a high perceived value.  Take a look for yourself.  All you need to do in log on to our website and type in the product code into the search box, and then press go – Voila!  Once you have seen the product you can then upload your design / logo and position it on the pen itself.  You can then amend, adapt the size and change the colour to suit your requirements.  It’s simple, quick and fun!

Printed Pens with my company logo on.

The success criteria for an effect promotional  product  is one that boasts a long life span and one

that comes in handy on a daily basis.  The reasoning behind this is that the brand can be seen and recognised regularly aiding mass brand exposure and familiarity to the customer.  Hotline.co.uk ‘s most popular and best selling items  are usually of the smaller variety, are low cost and sell in bulk numbers.  It’s not surprising that it’s the promotional pen that comes in as the number one best selling promotional item of 2012!  They are a product that is hugely successful at any type of brand promotion!

 

The fantastic thing about promo pens is that they come in such a variety of designs, colours and styles.  You can choose from plastic pens, value pens, metal pens, recycled pens, multi function pens, rollerball pens and highlighters. There is always a pen to suit any event and they can all easily be customised with your company name, logo and contact details.  Another advantage of these small but highly effective promotional products is that they are a subtle reminder of your company details and they do not intrude on an office desk – they do however leave a long lasting impression!  Printed pens also suit all type of budgets...if your looking for a low cost pen try the supavalue pen or if you’re looking for something executive why not take a look at Victory Pen set!

 

If you have a few spare minutes, why not take a look at the Solar promotional pen – A108.  All you need to do is log on to our website and type this code into the search box.  After you press enter, this popular pen will appear in front of your eyes.  This particular pen isn’t named the Solar pen for no reason!  It simply shines above its competitors with its professional silver trim finish and its high quality push action mechanism which avoids the need for a pen lid.  This perfect pen is available from as little as 19p and can be put on express delivery if you’re in a rush!

 

This ball pen will compliment your message and project the right corporate impression!

By Pete Greenway

 

 

 

Printed Pens especially for teachers

This time of year for teachers is always a hopeful one ....hopeful that the snow will fall and a day off school is in sight – the perks of being a teacher hey!  On Monday alone 5,000 schools across the UK were closed and with more white stuff hitting parts of Scotland, northern and Southern England, there will be more closures to come!  As a parent, we all hope teachers are using the time wisely – planning, marking and creating new innovative ways of teaching and learning.  We all hope they aren’t sledging down the hills and having snow ball fights! A great way to pass the time would be to catch up on some marking and the teachers promotional pen- A1404 is a great incentive and place to start!

 Pens for teachers are a daily essential and a vital part of teaching!  Teachers are always looking for a red and black pen for the register or a funky green ballpoint to correct spellings and maths answers! .... And you can guarantee they can never find one when they need one!  So forget the bulging pencil case full of dried up biros and unsharpened pencils, just pop the teachers promotional pen in your bag and voila!  If you click on to our website hotline.co.uk and type the  above code into the search box you will be able to see what i mean!  This quality push action multi ink pen is available from as little as 58p.  It is the perfect pen for teachers and people in the education industry!  It’s major advantage is that it is a great reminder for existing and potential customers of your company products and services or school of course!

Advertising pens have always been a firm favourite with many businesses around the world and it’s no surprise why!  Printed pens are a promotional product that are used on a daily basis AND they come in a wide variety of colours, styles and designs which can all be tailored to your corporate specifications. Everyone owns a pen and they are the perfect message carriers as people are always passing them on.  Why not see what your logo would look like on the teachers pen by uploading your design onto our website.  Our simple step by step instructions are easy and you can make as many amendment as you like.  Rest assured we never go to print unless we have your approval!  It simple, quick and fun!

 

By Pete Greenway

Promotional Pens at a low cost…

The criteria for a successful promotional product isn’t brain surgery!  It simply needs to be something that has a long life span and an item that comes in handy on a daily basis so that your brand can be seen and recognised! Here at hotline.co.uk our top selling products are within our giveaway range and include Branded pens, mugs, keyrings and printed bags.  They are normally the smaller products that sell in bulk and are low cost yet good quality.  Printed pens are our number one selling promotional product – so if you’re looking for something low cost, quality and has great advertising potential,  these are your best bet!

The great thing about promotional pens is their flexibility.  They can be used for any promotional event and you can guarantee they are a product that will be used most days by all your customers.  Pens are also a worthwhile investment because they are a walking advertising tool for your product / service.  Think about how many times you use your colleague’s pen or you lend your own out.  You may think that losing your precious pen is a bad thing – but i can assure you, you will spread your company message far and wide!  The subtle impact of the pen works well because they are quite small and don’t intrude on a desk – which adds a positive and appealing element.

If you’re looking for the perfect customised pen, then the Value twist advertising pen –A1629 is the pen for you.  This cost effective black ink pen is a great way to publicise your website, message or contact details.  It boasts a superior twist action mechanism with a stylish frosted finish and a classic silver trim.  They are great pens for business!  They can also be printed in up to four colours and is available from as little as 15p!!  Think about what you can by with 15p!!  Realistically nothing in this day and age – however here you are getting an item that your customers will use on a daily basis AND  something that advertises your company and brand.

The variety of promotional pens at Hotline is overwhelming and we can guarantee to find the perfect pen for your next campaign!

I'm looking for printed pencils?

Don’t you just LOVE writing with a pencil?  I know i do!  I don’t know whether it’s because it reminds me of my childhood days or it’s the fact that i can scrub out any mistakes without too much hassle or fuss! Printed pencils are great promotional items and can literally take your company name and advertise your brand all over the place.  Let’s face it promotional pencils are always going walk about but it doesn’t matter because they are constantly being used by someone.  This is what makes a pencil such a unique product.  They are a walking advertisement of your company name an contact details – reminding people that you still exist and are a professional company that can be trusted!

So what are the advantages of printed pencils?  Firstly, a pencil will never go out of fashion even though people might speculate and say that computers and ipads have replaced the trusted pencil.  This however is not the case!  It is one of those special products that will never go out of use!  So if you have a few left over from a past campaign, store them in the warehouse and present them the following year!  Secondly, promotional pencils make the ideal promotional giveaway to raise brand awareness.  They are lightweight, cheap and useful – three elements that are key to a successful promotional product.  They also are a great giveaway for both children and adults which creates double marketing power. AND there is no need to worry about children biting and sucking the top of the pencil as nowadays all pencils are non toxic and safe for children.  Finally, the slim build of a pencil means that they are easily to transport in bulk and can be carried in large numbers where space is limited (such as a trade show).  They can also be easily slipped into a handbag, briefcase etc.  The advantages of the promotional pencil are endless.  Sit back and image your brand printed on one.

Click onto our website hotline.co.uk and have a look at our natural promotional pencils department.  There you will find the classic Natural wood pencil A1239.  This stylish and traditional printed pencil is one of my personal favourites.  I love its classic shape and design and the other hidden advantage is that it is a winner for the environmentally conscious amongst us all.  It also comes with an eraser tip and can be printed in one colour.  Avery classy pencil – if you ask me!

By Pete Greenway

How to choose promotional pens & pencils

Promotional products are funny things and choosing the correct one for your marketing campaign can be quite a challenge.  There are always two ways of looking at it.  You can either choose something that you know will be successful, such as promotional pens, or you can pick something that’s a bit off the wall and out of the box!  For example you could research the latest trend and base your marketing campaign around that to attract attention.  Take the new ‘sneaker speakers.’  They do exactly what it says on the tin.  Speakers that strap on to your trainers!  You could promote these with your company name and logo on – they would certainly draw attention!  As Paddy Mcguiness says on the programme take me out ‘the power is in your hands!’

It has to be said though that branded pens and promotional pencils are FANTASTIC promotional items when you are trying to raise brand awareness on a grand scale.  The great thing about these promotional products is that every person has a use for a pen or printed pencils so this automatically puts them at the start of the race in front of other promotional merchandise.  These age old writing instruments are utilized virtually everywhere – in the office, in the home, in school and business institutions and this is what makes them the perfect advertising tool.

When thinking about investing in pens and pencils there are a few things you need to consider.  Firstly, what type of pen / pencil are you after?  Metal, plastic, wood, recycled materials, mechanical push top, a pen with a lid, a multi-coloured pencil, the list goes on and on.  Secondly you need to decide what you want printed on the pen/pencil.  You can always log on to our website and upload your design and see what it looks like for yourself.  You can then adapt, reposition, change colour and even font to create your ideal design.  You can change this as many times as you like!

Here is a great starting block.  Take a look at the Supervalue Promotional Pen on our website: hotline.co.uk.  This best seller is available for as little as 11p and comes in a wide range of shades and colours.  It also boasts a stylish frosted finish and a twist action top.  It also has purposely designed finger groves for added comfort.  This is a great way to create brand recognition and get your name out there.

By Pete Greenway

Great quality budget printed rollerballs

I often get asked by customers ‘what’s the difference between a normal ballpoint pen and a rollerball pen’ and people always ask ‘which one should i use for my next marketing campaign?’   The answer to the latter question is purely preference.  Both promotional pens boast a fantastic print area and look great when screen printed with a company logo or message.  Both printed pens also offer a smooth writing experience and different features such as push button lids, re-fillable cartridges, ergonomically finger grips and different styles and designs are on offer. The main difference between the two is that the roller ball pen uses  a water based liquid or gelled ink as opposed to the oil based viscous inks found in ballpoint pens.  The main advantage of promotional rollerballs is that this special type of ink saturates more deeply into the paper making it deeper in colour and making it last longer, so in my opinion – i think they are the better option!  So if you’re thinking about choosing the promotional rollerball pen for your next marketing campaign – why not see what we have to offer here at hotline.co.uk.

Before you take a look, here are a few more advantages to ‘wet your whistle!’  Firstly, the liquid ink flows consistently without pause so it never leaves any gaps or lines when you’re writing, it also helps you to write quicker because of the easier flowing ink.  Secondly, less pressure needs to be applied when writing, which in turn means less stress on the hand and improved comfort! Finally and most importantly, the promotional pen is a great advertising tool and can spread brand awareness throughout.  The classic rollerball offers a great print area so your logo will really stand out amongst the crowd and your competitors.

Take a look at the Budget Rollerball A939 on our website and imagine your logo on the spacious barrel.  In fact you don’t have to image...if you log on to our website you can actually upload your logo and see what it will look like printed on your chosen product.  It’s simple, quick and fun.  You can adapt sizes, colours, positions etc to suit your requirements.   I have to admit this particular roller ball (A939) is a personal favourite of mine.  Its sleek appearance is stylish, professional and practical.  The power of this pen should never be underestimated!  It is guaranteed to get your message noticed.  Order a sample today and see for yourself!

By Pete Greenway

Advertising pens at great value!

Hotline.co.uk’s best-selling products tend to be those promotional items that are small in size, which sell in bulk and that are low cost but good quality.  YES...you know what I’m getting at!   So which promotional product ticks all those boxes?  Yes, you’ve guessed it correctly – promotional pens!  Printed pens are no stranger to success considering in America alone an average of 1.5 billion pens are sold each year!  If we had the statistics for the entire world it would be mind blowing – we haven’t unfortunately but you what I’m talking about!  Branded pens have been the best selling promotional product for years, so why fix something when it’s not broke? – In other words; why risk investing your hard earned cash in something which could result in failure?  My advice is print your name on a product/giveaway you know will bring you success!

The great thing about pens is that they advertise your product or service instantly and with them being used so frequently, your company name is being looked at 24/7.  Isn’t this an entrepreneur’s dream? Peter Jones and Deborah Meaden eat your heart out!!  Hence the reason they are also referred to as ‘advertising pens’ – they are guaranteed to leave a long lasting impression with that special customer or potential client!

If you are new to purchasing promotional pens – then have no fear, we are here to help!  It really couldn’t be simpler.  Log on to our website and search ‘promotional pen.’  There you will find a whole variety of pens to suit every event and occasion.  Take a look at the Supavalue promotional pen A545.  This budget pen is a great starting point.  It boast a handy twist action mechanisms which avoids the need for a lid and it  boasts quick flowing black ink which complements the most messiest of handwriting.  It also has purposely designed finger groves for comfort and style – not bad for a pen which is available from as little as 11p - YES YOU HEARD RIGHT!  It is also presented with a opaque frosted finish which just adds to the delight!  It really is a great value pen and i would highly recommend it as the perfect promotional giveaway.

By Pete Greenway

Mixing quality with price on printed metal pens

Printed pens are the DADDY of all promotional products!  It feels as though they have been around for centuries and it’s fascinating to note they are still highly effective when helping to maximise brand awareness even after all these years.  Out of all the promotional products here at hotline.co.uk promotional pens are the most talked about, searched upon and purchased product on our sight (and have been for years!).  It’s funny to think that although technology is constantly changing – the handy pen is still stronger than ever!

So... let’s examine the reasons why they are so popular.  Firstly, promotional pens are cheaper than other promotional products on the market.  They are an affordable product that can be easily printed on and distributed for an affordable and reasonable cost.  They are a great way to stretch marketing budgets as your funding can really go that extra mile.  Mass advertising can therefore be done on a relatively small budget and this is music to most marketing departments!  Secondly, pens are handy.  They are an item that is used by most people daily and more than once.  Think about how many times you’ve picked up a pen today!  Think about how many you own which are sitting in your handbag or brief case waiting to be pulled out and used.  The biggest advantage of the promotional pen is that your logo will be on display every time the pen is used – GREAT!  Finally, it’s been proven that the printed pen is not a passing fad.  They will leave a long lasting impression on your client and there is no doubt about it!  Pens are going to be used for many years to come – so why not jump on the band wagon!?

Here at hotline.co.uk we have a selection of Promotional metal pens and the Balmoral promotional pen A107 is proving to be a hit amongst our customers this year.  It seems that printed metal pens are dead on trend in 2012 and are more popular than ever before.   This particular pen mentioned above is a great choice for tradeshows and events.  This executive looking pen is a slim line ball pen and features a practical twist action mechanism so no lid is required.  It also comes in a variety of colours and looks fantastic printed with either a gold or silver print.   It is a great choice for a classic promotional giveaway.  Why not order your sample today and see for yourself!

By Pete Greenway