Another Budget-Friendly Idea

Today is another post in our “easy to give, no dent in your wallet” method to giving promotional items to leads, clients, and customers. Having worked for years in marketing, I know that many organizations immediately think of expensive golf jackets, sweatshirts, and decadent gift baskets when the term “promo item” is spoken. They think that they need to spend a fortune for the possibility of landing a lead or two. Yet, nothing could be further from the truth. Promotional items do not have to be pricey. Spotting some nice promotional products doesn’t mean you’ll only land one new customer. Instead, find a promotional item the appeals to your business market and your potential leads will come to you – perhaps next Tuesday or in six months. Here’s an example of something simple that fits with any budget yet is perfect if you are in the healthcare profession: fruity SPF15 lip balm. Of course, this item is a good fit for other industries, too: higher education, real estate firms near the beach, vacation companies, retail. That’s the beauty of promotional items – one product can be a great marketing tool for just about any business or industry. So, call Gimmees and place your order today!

Your Marketing Is Magnetic

A couple of weeks back I announced that I’d be giving suggestions for easy, inexpensive promotional items that market you and your business. Here’s one I really like: magnetic business card blank notepad. This truly is an ideal item to give to your business prospects and customers. Your business card is attached and you’ve provided something everyone can use – a notepad. Your prospects might keep this item on their desks, in their vehicles, or in the kitchen at home. There’s no telling where this notepad – did I mention it has your business card on it?? – will end up! Oh, did I also mention it’s inexpensive and it’s something you could hand out at your next event or tradeshow? Promotional items don’t need to be pricey. They don’t need to be bulky. They just need to have impact, and you’ll have plenty of impact with this one. Now, go and email or call Gimmees and place your order. You’ll be happy that you did… especially in the new year when your phone is ringing off the hook with new business opportunities.

Celebrate, Sentiments, and New Year Cards

I know I said in my last post that I’d be bringing you suggestions in the coming weeks of promotional items to add to your marketing arsenal. Today, I’m going to deviate from that because the holidays are fast approaching and you need to send cards to your customers, clients, partners, and employees to thank them for the opportunities they’ve afforded you this past year. It is a given that businesses give holiday cards and so, we’ve got a terrific one for you with a little bit of a playful twist: holiday sound cards – Happy New Year! Instead of the traditional Season’s Greetings or Happy Holidays to cover everything from Hanukkah to Christmas to Kwanzaa, this card not only adds the classic tune of Auld Lang Syne but also can be sent out at the end of December or early in January. I like the happy new year theme, too, as this card gives the recipient a chance to reflect on his or her past relationship with your business and think about the one about to begin in 2013. It’s December now, but there’s no worry. You still have time to order! Come shop for your cards at Gimmees now.