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5 Promotional Products You Should Consider for Your Business:

April 24, 2014

Old man winter has finally taken a hike, and soon flowers and green grass will put your customers in the mood to purchase from your business! It’s important to be present in their minds when they’re ready to get out and about to shop, shop, shop.

In that spirit, let’s do a quick review of the values and benefits of some products that you should consider using to promote your business. The average US household has 10 branded products. That means you will want your brand in these places:

1. Kitchen

2. Office/Desk Area

3. Bedroom

Viral, mobile, highly targeted and inexpensive, promotional products are the only advertising medium capable of engaging all five senses. Adding a message to a tangible product turns an ordinary message into a marketing experience the audience can see, touch, hear, smell and even taste. Consider using these products to build your brand identity during this spring and summer:

1. Calendars:

The only kind of advertising that customers ask for, 84% say they refer to their imprinted calendar multiple times each day. In general, calendars have a cost per impression of less than ½ of a cent!

2. Apparel:

Next to calendars the most visible form of advertising, 43% of US consumers own at least one imprinted apparel item. Your team members should be parading around your brand! Better yet…? Get your customers to be your walking billboard by giving them a quality branded apparel item.

3. Writing Instruments:

This category has the widest price range of products from just cents to thousands of dollars. Over 50% of all US households have at least one branded writing instrument. The average pen has 7 owners, and the fastest growing style is any pen with a stylus because they’re great for smart phones. Put your brand on a highly-used item, and give yourself double the exposure by using a stylus pen!

4. Housewares:

82% of US homes have at least one imprinted promotional item in the kitchen, and 52% of adults spend an average of 3 hours per day in the kitchen. The kitchen is currently the most desirable area of the house in which to place a promotional item. It’s a no-brainer.

5. Drinkware:

14% of US consumers own and use a piece of logoed drinkware on a daily basis. Plastic BPA free drink bottles and drink bottles with a flip up straw feature are currently the fastest growing segment of the drinkware market. Put your brand on something that will not only be used in the home, but also the gym, office, car, sporting events, and more

Not sure where to start? Don’t worry, our expert promotional consultants can help you narrow your selections based on your specified theme, target audience and budget. You can also have fun browsing for products by category on our search tool. Check it out, and start building your brand today!

Go Green for Earth Day

March 22, 2011

Earth Day is the name used for two different observances, both held worldwide annually. While some celebrate Earth Day around the time of the vernal equinox on March 20, others observe the occasion on April 22 each year. Earth Day aims to inspire awareness of and appreciation for the earth’s environment. It is currently observed in more than 140 countries.

Typical Earth Day events include planting trees, picking up roadside trash, conducting various programs for recycling and, of course, working to correct excess trash output, energy usage, water waste and fuel intake. Others make Earth Day a month long celebration to stress the importance of caring for our environment. After all, it’s important to protect our planet not only for our sake, but for the benefit of future generations.

Earth Day is a great time to promote your company’s greener side. Create a positive impression with customers by using environmentally friendly promotional products to market your business! These products are also great to use in schools. Here at Bankers we have tons of great sources to fulfill your needs from our Advantage, Key & Recommended vendors.

Quickpoint has a variety of eco-friendly items that would be perfect to celebrate this holiday. First off, all their Bio Ad items are made out of biodegradable plastic. However, the biodegrading process doesn’t begin until the product reaches the landfill. Under normal use, these products will last a lifetime.

Nature Ad products from Quickpoint are made of corn plastic, a more environmentally friendly option than regular plastic, which is generally manufactured utilizing petroleum-based material. Not only are they biodegradable, but they’re an American product, too! Agriculture clients will love that these corn products benefit the U.S. farm economy.

Humphrey offers products made from post-industrial recycled material. These fun items will vary in color due to their material, but multiple-color imprints are available. The #44 Recycled All Pro Yoyos, #99 Recycled Flyers and #147 Recycled Pail have all been child-safety tested and are made in the USA.

Some companies are jumping at the opportunity to create products using recycled water bottles. Ariel has a variety of recycled P.E.T. bags that are made from 85% post-consumer water bottles, recycled to create a sustainable product that is safe for the environment. Prime Line has eco-friendly biodegradable plastic water bottles. Spector & Co. even has a new aqua pen that is made from recycled bottles.

If you haven’t considered promoting your company around Earth Day, think about the unique opportunities you’ll have to market your brand and stay top of mind with customers.

Improving Rural Economy Means Better Business for You

November 5, 2010

We have all heard the reasons that a customer is not ready to purchase:

The economy is slow and my business is off – I don’t know what the election will bring so I better wait to purchase – I’m holding off buying advertising until I see how much my taxes, health care insurance, transportation costs, etc. are going to increase… These are just a few of the reasons that your clients have told you they are not in a position to buy. (more…)

Perseverance Pays Off: Building the Future on Lessons from the Past

July 1, 2009

The nation hasn’t seen any dust bowls or massive migrations of unemployed workers this year, but the stagnant economy has drawn contant comparisons to the Great Depression of the 1930s. While the jury is still out on whether the comparisons hold water, Bankers Advertising Company has the luxury of hindsight and the history to prove we know what it takes to come out of a recession relatively unscathed. (more…)

The Upside to Marketing in a Down Economy

May 13, 2009

A recessionary market can provide an opportunity for businesses to stand out as their competitors decrease their advertising.

Consider these tips before cutting your marketing budget:

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Promotional Products Pack Punch in Tough Times

February 9, 2009

It sounds hard to believe, but a recession is the BEST time to purchase promotional products, and to keep your name in front of their clients and potential new clients as well. The last thing you want to do is appear to be fading away along with your competitors who are cutting promos out of their budget. Promotional products are not only inexpensive, but they’ll make you stand out, and remain in the forefront of your client’s mind, plus they’re one of the most powerful advertising mediums out there! Here’s why: (more…)