The Redbows Promotional Gifts Blog

I came across some research the other day about the most favourite promotional gifts found within company cars. ????????Promotional pens are off course the leading item followed by ice scrapers and umbrellas. Now I have to say that a promotional umbrella is a firm favourite for me. I often carry at least one umbrella in the boot of my car at all times. It is simply one of those long-lasting items that I never want to be without. Though I may only use it a couple of times a year, when ferrying visitors around, going to meetings or even just trekking to the shops with the family, I know that my personalised umbrella is there for me - come summer shower or winter storm. This type of gift really does bring home the true essence of promotional marketing. Umbrellas are useful and practical, and can be used within both a business, social and personal environment - making sure your marketing brand is always in mind.

Dare I risk it and say that we may be seeing the first signs of summer ? Each season at Redbows has its own favourite products. Water Bottles and Bottled Water are firm favourites during the ‘hot’ period we sometimes experience between May and September. The actual UK market for bottled water is is worth £1.7bn and the market is growing at about 28% a year. Now I am not saying that we are turning away from our favourite tipple but when you are considering a promotional incentives campaign, personalised bottled water can make a refreshing change. For a related product that will keep your brand and marketing message before your audience and literally in front of them, why not consider a branded running water bottle.

Golf competitions and tournaments are great promotional events but how do you make sure it is an absolute all-around winner for your clients ? Do you choose gifts for immediate impact or longer term brand investment ? Well our advice is to choose both. OK this may seem a bit cheeky but think of it this way - when your clients arrive at the golf course it is always nice to give them a small box of goodies, say branded golf balls and tees in a golf gift set for the day. Then give them something to take away after the dinner and you get a double impact. Consider a Crystal Award for simply taking part - something that can be put on display in their office or a novelty item like a golf putting set. Above all make sure your day is fun, with competitions around the greens, and remember to pay that little extra for brand pin flags and signs around the course.