Whether your small business or corporation focuses on B2C (business to consumer) or B2B (business to business) clients, you know one important fact. Clients of all shapes and sizes love freebies. Think about it – businesses use promotional giveaways at every stage of development from the startup phase to product and service establishment to business growth to put their marketing message in the hands – and pockets and purses – of their ideal consumers and to increase awareness of their brand.
Promo items are a proven marketing strategy. They’re also a smart way to generate increased interest in your business and brand. Keep reading for three of our favorite ways your business can use promotional giveaways to generate revenue for your brand.
- Custom Imprintables Increase Customer Loyalty
As stated above, customers love promotional giveaways that are a combination of useful and convenient. When they’re ready to shop, they remember the companies that provided them with helpful tools and resources. Consider a consumer who uses your branded giveaway on a regular basis. They’re far more likely to think of your company first when they’re ready to make a purchase. For example, when you give customers a ceramic mug customized with your coffee, tea, or hot chocolate brand, you significantly increase the chances of that customer returning to your retail establishment for refills. It’s particularly beneficial when you combine it with a returning customer discount.
- Custom Imprintables Boost Your Brand’s Visibility
One of the best features of branded promotional giveaways is their ability to serve a dual purpose as a giveaway for your and as a giveaway for your consumers. When distributing promo items, make a point of encouraging recipients to take more than one. That way they can give them away, too, which turns them into de facto ambassadors for your brand. For example, if one of your B2B clients is an IT firm, one IT expert with your branded mousepad at his workstation is a bonus, an entire IT team with your mousepad on their desks is a boon!
- Custom Imprintables Are An Excellent Return On Investment
Your business has a marketing budget designed to strategically position your marketing message in front of your target market. Maximizing your marketing budget is critical to your growth and success. Promo items make offline marketing tangible, puts your brand in your consumer’s possession, and helps keep your business top of mind. That’s why it’s so important to match the promo item to your consumer’s needs. For example, while a branded bottle opener is an ideal promo item for a brewery, it wouldn’t work as well for an accounting firm.
HOW WILL YOU USE PROMOTIONAL GIVEAWAYS TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS?
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