Friday, May 13, 2016

Boosting A Business With Unique Promotional Items

By Brian Young


The majority of companies will at some point need to use advertising or marketing techniques to boost sales and attract first time customers. Radio and television commercials are very effective and this works for a large number of businesses. Another good way of increasing business is by using unique promotional items and there are many types for you to choose from.

Merchandise for advertising comes in many forms and there are various ways to target your customers. Casual clothing is a very good choice and many firms will use sports shirts, hats and jackets with the company name, phone number or logo embossed on to them. Other ways to attract new people include loud music, bright lights and videos featuring images of the products you sell.

Many sales companies will get the majority of their business from attending corporate events, conferences and product exhibitions in their field. A new but popular piece of merchandise is mini flash drives with a logo or picture stamped on them. Most people will own a cell phone or a laptop so using items relating to these media devices can be a very useful tool.

Some large companies with huge budgets will use modes of transport in their promotional campaign. Decorated cars, buses with sound systems and big rig trucks are often painted and illuminated and will then drive around the neighborhood trying to attract some new business. Airships attached to buildings by a wire and small planes towing banners are also seen and though they are extremely costly, they are successful, and they are eye catching.

Another way to introduce a new customer to your product is to give a free sample of what you have on offer. This has proved extremely successful with many food companies who will offer bite sized portions of the food they make or retail. Another great idea which many companies and sports teams have utilized is to let young children have free entry if they are with an adult paying full price.

If you campaign is specifically trying to attract children and you are giving products away it is essential that they are suitable for youngsters. Merchandise purchased from an outside supplier should be checked to ensure it is fit for purpose. Any product with sharp edges and items that are fragile should be avoided at all costs.

When searching for a company to make and supply your merchandise there are many businesses now specializing in this. Most can be found online, and after letting them know what type of marketing you plan, they will tailor a product to suit. A consultation with the company can be beneficial as they may often make a suggestion which could be more effective than your original ideas.

If you plan to use merchandise to advertise, you should always ensure that the items are well made. Giving something away and then having it fail or break will have an opposite effect to the one you were trying to achieve. If clothing is your way of marketing then any t shirts or jackets should be offered in many sizes and color options to appeal to a larger audience.




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