The busy autumn season offers plenty of promotional opportunities with the return of workers and students to work and school from their vacations. It also is the beginning of the holiday shopping season.
Promotional products offer you a cost effective way to reward and motivate employees, build school spirit and thank your customers. Here are ten promotional item categories that offer you a chance to show off your logo or message this fall season:
Tote Bags
Everyone needs a good bag at trade shows and meetings. You want attendees to take away your information so they can call on you later. Custom tote bags come in a wide array of sizes, colors and styles. For the budget minded, there are plastic and shopping bags that won't lead you to bankruptcy. Higher-end bags offer trendy looks and durability that will allow recipient to use them multiple times giving your ad even more exposure.
Custom Candy
It's hard to find anyone who does not like candy. Wrapped sweets with your logo and contact information will draw people to your exhibit while chocolate bars with customized wrappers make great gifts to teachers, nurses, volunteers or customer services reps. Customized candy also makes a great party favor for corporate events and even weddings.
Pens
Still one of the most popular promotional items, promotional pens are inexpensive, useful and easy to order. While high quality writing instruments are available, you can find an economical pen with your imprint for under twenty-five cents. Choose from leading brands like Bic and Papermate, or order from thousands of private label brands that come in every color and trim imaginable.
Backpacks
Backpacks travel your screen printed or embroidered logo for all to see on the the bus, train or anywhere recipients go. Employees will appreciate your generosity as they help you advertise your company or organization.
Mugs
Your logo will be seen on every desk and in the break room every day. Ceramic mugs come in many styles and can be printed in your company colors. Other drinkware including travel mugs and tumblers make great gifts for the office and even tailgate parties.
Mouse Pads
More and more people spend most of their at their computers. Hand out customized mouse pads for use at work and home so your message or logo is seen day and night. Promotional mouse pads are available in different sizes and materials and feature full color printing.
Apparel
Students will wear custom t-shirts with pride and employees will be happy to wear a company-issued polo style shirt on dress down days. Just about every designer brand is now available with your screen printed or embroidered art. In addition to logo tees, there are sweatshirts, gym wear, dress shirts, fleece and custom jackets.
Stress Balls
With all the pressure of school or work comes the need for some tension relief. Custom stress reliever toys allow recipients to squeeze away some tension. There are hundreds of shapes and designs for almost any topic such as food, animals, work and even fun topics.
Umbrellas
It rains a lot in the fall months, so turn an unpleasant experience into an opportunity. Promotional umbrellas will be seen by many during commutes, at soccer games or on the weekends. Umbrellas will come in handy when they least expect it.
Flashlights
The night comes earlier in the autumn. Darker commutes in the morning and early evening require some aid. Custom flashlights come with powerful LED bulbs and are full size or small enough to fit on a key chain. Everyone will appreciate a flashlight when they are caught in the dark.