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Tue, Feb 16, 2021 Are custom sticky notes a good promotional product giveaway?

Sticky notes are one of the most popular promotional products. They were popularized by the name brand “post-it notes”. They are useful and can be bundled with many other items. The most popular being personalized pens. Sticky notes come in many different shapes, sizes, styles (custom sticky tape flags) and sheet counts. Since they are stationary, printing in full color is more economical than most other substrates in the promo industry.

Industries that use sticky notes are typically in an office setting; schools, brick and mortar businesses, medical professions, daycares, law firms, non-profits, dealerships and more.

All jokes aside, nothing is wrong with writing notes on paper. It's quick and easy and at times all that is necessary.

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Thu, Aug 13, 2020 0 Why use blue ink promotional pens?

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The answer is easier than one might think. One might think since all attorneys prefer blue ink cartridges in their pens for signing legal documents that it is required by law. You will be happy to know that is not the case. Yes, the contract you just signed in crayon will still hold up in court.

The main reason blue ink is used is so that it is easy to decipher between photocopies and the original document. This helps to ensure that when copies are being passed out, the original is not given away in the mix. The quality of the ink does not really play a huge role although you do want the signatures to be clean and legible however, most attorneys use a higher quality pen when signing documents to avoid any issues and to have a smooth writing experience. When ordering blue ink promotional pens to advertise their firm, they typically do not use a high-end executive pen. Some attorneys allow clients to keep their pens to spread their brand as well as portray professionalism. A popular middle of the road blue ink promotional pen that writes great is the Bic Grip Roller Pens. Unless you have very deep pockets and can afford to hand out collectors pens or even executive pens as promos, the cheaper alternatives are the way to go.

Another purpose attorneys use blue ink when signing documents is to easily decipher between the black type on the page and the signatures and dates. While there is no need to sign in blood to make a contract legally binding, there is a need to be able to see if the contract is signed clearly. Back to red… Why not use red ink? Well because it is literally too much like blood or a bad grade on a school paper. It has negative connotations.

The most popular blue ink promo pens are the InkJoy pens by Paper Mate. InkJoy revolutionizes the writing experience by combining the best qualities of ballpoint and gel pen technologies. InkJoy offers vivid colors, incredible smoothness and a fast dry-time to help avoid messy smearing. A wide variety of colors give you maximum flexibility. InkJoy is the synthesis of the functional and the emotional. When you pick up this pen, it is not just how it writes . . . but how the pen makes you feel when you write.

Shop our entire selection of personalized pens with blue ink.

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Thu, May 24, 2018 0 Custom Waterless Tattoos for Every Business

One of the most overlooked fun promotional items is custom waterless tattoos. In most cases, sports teams, school, and other team related industries have purchased these tattoos. A growing number of organizations are realizing now that promotional tattoos can be fun for any business. Organizations in the medical field dealing with children have given great feedback on the success of giving tattoos to their child patients. The children love them, and it makes the doctor or dentist experience much more pleasurable. Kids have actually asked to go back to the dentist, so they can get more tattoos. Other kids that see the tattoos want some of their own and want to know where they came from! This is pediatrics marketing at its finest.

Other organizations such as sororities, fraternities, construction (remodels), counseling, psychology, television networks, food and beverage, movies and many more have also enjoyed these fun promos.

The custom printed waterless and temporary tattoos are one of the least expensive promotional products on the market. You can buy literally thousands for pennies each. Although temporary, they create the desire, from mostly children, to want to come back for more.

Waterless tattoos come in many sizes and can be printed in full color, so you can get your exact full color logo without compromise. The tattoos are FDA approved and CPSC Compliant 4 color process inks.

In regard to the products themselves, waterless tattoos versus water applied tattoos have gained incredible popularity due to their ease of application. Simply remove white protective cover sheet. Carefully apply tattoo face down on clean oil free skin. Press down evenly on the back of the tattoo for 30 seconds. Press down for an additional 10 seconds on the corner you intend to peel the tattoo from. They can be removed with baby oil in seconds.

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Tue, Feb 3, 2015 0 Engaged or Disengaged? Ask your employees how they feel!

One of the most costly things a corporation can face is disengaged employees. This is also one of the most overlooked issues.

Companies with unhappy employees have a problem. Ideally everyone on your team is on the same page and after the same mission for the organization. Realistically, that is not usually the case. One recent study found that up to 70 percent of employees report they just aren't that into their jobs. You may be asking, "what's the big deal" and you may be thinking, "not every job is a dream job." That may be true, but it doesn't mean you can't make sure you are employing satisfied people. Let's look at some of the ways these unhappy workers affect your company. We all know when you catch wind or a bad attitude when you walk into any business, it's a sure way to make sure you never return to that business. If someone isn't interested in something or doesn't have any concern for the end result, you can bet they will do their jobs half way. Not to mention you are looking at more sick time and a higher chance of them walking out on you, leaving you looking for a replacement on the quick. This all costs you money, with no return. Where there is a problem, you must have a solution.

Though we are not corporate management training experts, we do have extremely happy employees and a happy workplace. We have processes and management that focus solely on driving our employees and team building in ways that work for our company. We would love to help you revamp your employee attitudes, but this is not what we are here for. You will have work on that on your end. We do know that a large majority of our customers are employers looking for way to focus on company-wide engagement. We talk to customers who make happy employees their focus and work on it daily. They use promotional products as incentives in a regular part of their program.

Now, as much as we love selling promotional products; promotional products alone are not the end all be all solution. Experts suggests starting with opening up your line of communication with employees and building trust. It is imperative for employers to make real connections with their employees on a personal level, provide transparency and authenticity, and really relate to them to build relationships.
Do your research and make sure you are focusing on the core of your company, your employees! Promotional products can have a very important role in the building blocks of a more engaged workplace. However, this does require that we make recommendations that are personal, individual and meaningful. Call us today to talk about solutions!

Mon, Jun 23, 2014 0 Summertime Promotional Products

Summer is here and companies such as hotels, resorts, marinas, restaurants, and travel agents are wanting to use summer timepromotional products to further strengthen their brand recognition. My Promotional Pens has many great swag products that are summer related that people love. Frisbees, floats, sunglasses, Koozies, Keychain Floaties, and Beach Balls just to name a few.

We can get anything under the summer sun and at the best prices. Take a look and start promoting now!

Summer Promotional Products

Tue, Apr 22, 2014 0 Customized High School Graduation Banners as Gifts

Graduation is just around the corner. This a a huge milestone and deserves some celebration. Custom graduation gifts are a great way to honor the graduates in your life. There are all kinds of items available as gifts, decor and much more. Whether your the parent, family or friend or part of the school faculty, we've got what you're looking for! Custom graduation banners are a must have for everyone!

High School Graduation Banners

Highlight the students accomplishments and put them on display. Graduation banners are great in your yard, the neighborhood entrance, at the graduation ceremony, in front of the school or for use at your after party. You can then give it to the student, to treasure for years to come. These are completely customizable with full color photo printing. Not sure how you want it to look? You can just ask us to help with a design. Custom banners can be used for any graduation, including college and for any event!

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Sun, Mar 30, 2014 0 Promote with style on a Stylus Pen

The research has been done time and again and promotional pens when every time, when it comes a favorite promotional item. It just can't be beat. People love them. They are a giveaway that people will use for years to come. There is no doubt that the ROI is high and they are well worth every penny.

It is 2014 and everyone is looking for a newer, more cutting edge way to get to the top. Being that most people now own some sort of touchscreen device, stylus pens are growing in popularity. They combine the classic simplicity of a promotional pen with style and sophistication of technology.

You can still aim to reach target audiences, as with any product. However, stylus pens truly fit all ages. Young and old are carrying products like smart phones, tablets, and advanced new laptops, making stylus pens the perfect addition to your advertising packet.

Stylus promotional pens are already available in many varieties. From plastic to metal, full color eco touch stylus pens and with features like flashlights! They are a really are a fun way to spice up your advertising. Keeping your marketing fresh will show your audience that you are staying current and active in your work.

We are keeping our products up to date with the hottest trends. If you don't see it here, just call us!

Wed, Feb 26, 2014 0 15 Hot New Stylus Pens

Check out the newest additions to our Stylus collection. Multi-function pens are all the rage. Check out these new designs, low prices and low minimums!

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Thu, Jan 30, 2014 0 Spring Trends are in! Pantone Reveals Color of the Year for 2014

Radiant Orchid is the new color of the year for 2014. We love it! A classic color that brings an exotic warmth to the table.

This is a mixture of fuchsia, purple and pink undertones. It has been said to boosts confidence. You can't help but feel joyful when looking at this color. It has already hit the Spring 2014 fashion shows. It is a versatile color, that suits anyone's wardrobe. Be sure to add this to yours, if you don't already have it. It is fun color for kids clothes.

Radiant Orchid is lovely as an accent color in your wardrobe.

These Tom's are a heel in Radiant Orchid...perfect for every Spring occasion! LOVE!

This color is amazing as a splash of warmth to any room or all over the walls. Perfect for a chic room or a little girls bedroom.

Don't forget to keep your advertising fun and fresh. A great way is to keep up with the current color trends. Radiant Orchid Promotional Pens

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Tue, Dec 17, 2013 0 Why You Should Advertise With Promotional Products and Promotional Pens

There is nothing like promotional products when it comes to marketing and growing your company. They draw attention from new clients, increase brand awareness, and retain old clients, like no other form of marketing out there.

Everyone knows that running a business is not cheap. We also know that you have to spend money to make money. The question everyone doesn't know the answer to, is what should be spending our money on? What are the things I can do, that will make me more money? This can get overwhelming. The answer is really quite simple, use promotional products. Promotional pens are the number one promotional item.

Time and time again, the research has shown that they are effective. They will make you money, they will reach a huge audience and they take very little work on your behalf. They are truly a one stop shop for your advertising campaign. This means, you've got more time for other important things!

If you still aren't sure how they work or why, I have a few things listed, that promotional products do for your company. Please check them out!

1.) Starting the conversation/relationship
This one is really simple. Give and you shall receive. Typically when someone receives a gift from you, they feel thankful. They feel special and they know you want to communicate with them. They know you are taking time to recognize them. Receiving a promotional product is very likely to induce a feeling of them wanting to return the favor and do business with you.
One study found that 52% of people, who receive a promotional product, result in doing business with that company. The remaining 48% said that would be more likely to choose that company for their future business. This is all because of a kind gift!
If you are giving these out in person, it is a great way to have something to talk about with them.

2.) They get you noticed
Promotional products will grab anyone's attention, no matter where they are at. A great place is a trade show. It can be hard to be the most popular booth. Giving things away for FREE is very powerful. People will come running. When they see people with your hats on, they are going to come from across the conventions center, just to get one. You know they will lose a pen, when they see the promotional pens your both is giving away, they are sure to pay you a visit.
One study found that trade-show booths saw a 176% traffic increase, when they used promotional products.That is huge!

3.) You keep getting your monies worth, again and again
Let's say you run a commercial or ad in the newspaper. How long do those last? Even billboards are costly to run for months on end. When you give out promotional products, they literally seem to last forever. This one is easy to prove, open up your center console, your desk drawer or look in your purse. I bet you are loaded down with items you have had for years. These people paid one time and their message is still reaching consumers. Not to mention, when they get passed from person to person, they reach lots of different people. That is pretty amazing.

Random business travelers were interviewed at a variety of airports across the country. In this study, 71% of the participants said they had received a promotional product sometime in the last 12 months. 33% of those same participants had that product with them.
These items stick around and keep doing their job, for years to come.

4.) Branding
Branding your company takes exposure to the brand name, slogan and logo over and over again. Think of the companies you remember and how many times you see their name thrown out there. Advertising over and over is the main way people will remember you.
I found another study that said 39% of all people who have received a promotional product in the last 6 months can remember the name of the company on that product. That is pretty remarkable.

5.) Reaching a larger audience
Promotional products, easily reach a much larger audience than other methods of advertising. They can be seen by so many people day in and day out. You aren't just reaching one group of people. For example, promotional pens are always traveling from person to person. They are passed around at restaurants, grocery stores, offices, churches and much more. This means your message is reaching a huge number of people, for years and years.

6.) Creating a positive image
It's been said that 70% of people who received promotional products, actually remember the message. Odds are they have a positive image of you, if nothing else, simply because of your kind gift.
7.) People will give away, YOUR give away gifts!

In most cases, giving someone a gift you received is considered rude. In the case of promotional products, it is greatly appreciated! You can be people will loan someone your promotional pens and say "oh you can just keep it". This is what makes these items have amazing results! The more people your products reach, the more it drives your cost per impression down... which is exactly what you want!
Here's another tad bit of info; 62% of people who have a promotional item will pass it on to someone else, rather than toss it in the trash! Thank you for helping!

9.) Making money
Isn't it simple? One pen can bring you your largest customer! It has happened time and again. This means, you make money!

Hopefully this is enough to answer some of your questions, about advertising with promotional products. What are you waiting for? Time to get yours out there and start seeing the largest ROI you have seen yet!