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Promoting Your Business, Tangible Promotional Items Still Have Big Impact Print E-mail
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Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Promoting your business in down times can yield big results. Promotional products could be just the right marketing angle.

Swag--t-shirts, coffee mugs, pens, and stress balls--these were the hallmarks of better times and glitzy Las Vegas conferences. Is that all gone in these tough economic times? Not at all. In fact, a smart promotional items campaign is likely to have even bigger results than ever before. Promotional gifts send your clients and prospective clients a strong, positive message in tough times. And that little bet of thought can send you big returns in customer loyalty, referrals, and repeat business.

They Say Thank-You

Nothing says thank-you better than a personal gift. In a world where everything is digital--even (Facebook) gifts--it is nice to receive a real memento delivered by hand or old-fashioned mail. The growing overuse of email and social networking for personal communication will make your simple gift stand out.

Promotional gifts have to added advantage of reinforcing that thank-you every time anyone happens to get a glimpse at your logo--client or potential referral.

They Show Strength

Everyone is looking for stability in their vendors and partners. A simple promotional item says, "we are still here and ready to serve you." When others are cutting back on services and increasing fees your gift shows them that you are still able work towards their goals at full capacity.

It can also remind a past client or one that has moved on to a new opportunity, "Hey, we are still here and can support you again!"

In addition to simply showing your clients and prospects that your are still around, it demonstrates a marketing effort that is at full-speed. And, nothing attracts customers and assures clients like a partner running at full speed in this economy.

They are Fun!

Never underestimate the impact of fun. In a tough economy, with lots of stress sending a box full of stress balls can make you the buzz. A client that uses one of your stress balls, emblazon with your logo, will begin to associate you with their relief--not their stress.

Fun and useful promotional items can help you build a relationship even when you can't be directly engaged with the customer. A simple stress ball or unique pen can spark conversation and thoughts about your solution at just the "right" time.

Promotional gifts are a great way to strengthen you relationship with clients and prospects. All the while adding a little fun back into your market.
 
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