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Promotional products are both economical and effective marketing tools that are an excellent way to connect with potential customers. Businesses of all kinds, big and small, recognize the importance of incorporating promotional products into their marketing strategy. While promotional products are generally low-cost, the usage and distribution of the products provides companies with more bang for their buck. Below are some of the most impactful ways promotional products can help businesses of all types and sizes thrive.
Brand Recognition
Giving promotional items to potential customers instantly skyrockets their brand recognition. The product, whether it be a pen, shirt, etc., often remains in their possession for a relatively lengthy period of time; which acts as a constant reminder of your business. Unlike other marketing tools, promotional items have the potential, depending on the type, to drill your company’s brand into people’s minds. While traditional and print media ads only have the attention of their intended audience for a few moments. Promotional products, that people see and use in everyday life, have much more staying power.
Business Card Alternative
We all know that business cards are tools to introduce your company to consumers. Promotional products can act as a business card while providing the consumer numerous benefits. Giving out items related to your business and industry is an amazing way to give consumers insight as to who you are as a company. In addition, promotional products can also showcase important information, much like a business card, only better. This is because these items are meant to be multifunctional, providing information while having an ulterior purpose. Therefore, a consumer using your promotional product will give them access to the information, without specific intent, just because they utilized your product.
Customer Loyalty
Promotional products are also an excellent way for boosting customer loyalty. Giving out these marketing items helps customers acknowledge the fact that you are re-investing into your company. This effect happens even more so when the products are manufactured at a high quality. Consumers will associate your company as premium quality. Thus, increases the chances that customers will choose to do business with you in the future.
There is no denying that promotional products are an effective and economical marketing tool. Not only do promotional products increase your viability as a company, but provide important information, and increase the chance of maintaining customers. It’s no surprise that so many businesses take advantage of these items and incorporate them into their marketing strategy. Should you find that your own marketing plan has room for improvement, using promotional products is a great way to transform it!
Written by: Omega High Impact Print Solutions' Digital Marketing Specialist, Emily Steel