Archive for September, 2009

Now’s the Time to Start Thinking About your Promotional Christmas Gifts

Tuesday, September 15th, 2009

If you’re like me you always like to keep things within season, live in the moment and not plan too far ahead (it’s really my excuse for being totally disorganised and I always end up doing the ‘last minute dash’ and vowing I will change my ways!)

This year I will (promise!) be better organised. I have noticed that my local supermarket is beginning to bring in the Christmas lines and realise that this is an ideal time to start thinking of Christmas to avoid the last minute panic and stress of running out of time (again!).

It’s one thing being disorganised in one’s private life – it can almost become one of your endearing qualities. Business is another kettle of fish. In your business and corporate life the ‘thing’ is to be organised and be seen to be in control and efficient. Amazing how so many of us can have these totally different personas, isn’t it?

Anyway, the bottom line and the whole point of this particular blog is to flag up the point that now (September) is a good time to consider the promotional Christmas gifts you will use for your seasonal and Christmas-related promotions and business relationship building strategies.

It can never be too early……only too late!

A Good Time to Buy Promotional Gifts

Wednesday, September 9th, 2009

Just wanted to log the time on 09/09/09 – an interesting date to buy branded merchandise. This won’t happen again for another 1000 years (according to Ricky!).

Promotional Water Bottles make a Refreshing Change

Tuesday, September 8th, 2009

If you are organising or taking part in an event such as a Trade Show, exhibition, conference, meeting or large music or sporting event, there are many promotional gifts which would be highly suitable. Many people would choose such branded merchandise as promotional pens, mugs, keyrings, T-shirts, bags etc, all of which do sterling work in the promotional field. However, offering your contacts and prospective clients an opportunity for refreshment will make you very popular and make a refreshing change from the usual promotional products.

There are two basic options available; to provide Promotional Bottled Water or a Promotional Water Bottles, both of which are available from PG Branding. Promotional Bottled Water is great for creating instant satisfaction. The option to have the label printed in full colour with your company artwork and messages offers full-on branding opportunity. Promotional Water Bottles have the advantage of increased longevity and wide application which will display your marketing messages regularly over a period of time.

However, there is also an option which incorporates both these advantages in one promotional gift; the Springtop Bottled Water with Cool Jacket. This stylish bottle is made from recycled aluminium and has a low carbon footprint. It is possible to brand this promotional product with a full colour digital image. It also features a coolbag cooler jacket which can also be imprinted to your specifications. This fantastic promotional water bottle definitely has the ‘wow’ factor and will create an immediate impact. Furthermore, it will continue to do so as this quality promotional product has staying power.