The Redbows Promotional Gifts Blog

Practical Chairs For Outside Promotions

robink — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 15:58:19 +0000

Well with our summer holidays not far away and the BBQ being cleaned up ready for action I thought it might be about time to explore some of the summer gifts on the Redbows Promotional Gifts Store. Deck and Beach Chairs might just be ideal at this time of year. Imagine them branded with your company logo and being used at outside events, company BBQs or even provided to employees for use during their breaks. Off course with the fuel strike this weekend it may also be handy to carry one in your car on a long journey…

Now That’s What I’m Talking About

robink — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:20:44 +0000

Well the boy done good. I’ve no idea if Sir Alan Sugar knows what great family viewing The Apprentice is. My whole family is gripped every series. None of my kids will even contemplate going to be bed (even the 6 year old) till they seen Sir Alan putting the apprentices through their paces. This week we had a split in our house with myself and eldest daughter voting for Claire, my two youngest for Lee, and my husband sitting somewhere in between! Well roll on the next series. There is simply no better way to unwind after a hectic day in the promotional gifts industry. You know what I mean…

Start-up Packs To Promote Your Business

robink — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 15:18:15 +0000

Handy promo packs are a growing range for Redbows. With several combinations to choose from they are ideal for business start-ups and marketing campaigns. So why do they work? Well they meet the tests of any promotional gift in that they are easy to personalise, useful and offer value for money. Off course mat sets have always been quite popular but these latest promo packs offer rulers, keyrings, coastes, paperpads and mugs.

Promotional Items For Road Warriors

robink — Thu, 29 May 2008 06:28:27 +0000

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.

Keep Them Refreshed This Summer

robink — Tue, 13 May 2008 08:05:21 +0000

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.

Back To Basics On The Golf Course

robink — Tue, 06 May 2008 08:24:00 +0000

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.

Making Your Promotions Go Green

robink — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 17:27:21 +0000

I am being very green this week and looking at what we can do at Redbows to reduce our environmental impact. We are working on ISO 14001 as a management system and this really does get you to look at your business as a whole. An interesting website for anyone interested is Envirowise. This organisation provides free information to businesses in practical ways to increase profits and reduce their environmental impact. In a recent FSB survey 40% of respondents wanted advise and guidance to get them onto the right path. Off course it takes one small step to go ‘Green’ and at Redbows we like to offer ECO alternative gifts wherever we can. The survey also provides the insight that 41% of respondents bought products that were environmentally friendly. Perhaps ECO Gifts will appear in the 2008 Google Zeitgeist after all.

Ultimate Desktop Eco Gifts

robink — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 16:20:55 +0000

There has been much talk about how environmentally friendly bio-fuels are this week. After being heralded as the major breakthrough we need in alternative energy it appears that they are not as environmentally friendly as we first thought. Now, news like this appeals to my fun side and I was wondering if the day would come when we can take a few cuttings from desk plants to power our cars on the way home. Perhaps a little unlikely for now, but did you know that desk top gardens are well within your graps? That’s right, they make the ultimate eco gifts - branded desktop plants and herbs.

A Zeitgeist For The Promotional Industry

robink — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 07:29:25 +0000

We’ve been doing a bit of testing with our Google Adwords campaigns recently. Pens and Mugs are still the hottest gifts going with confectionery following up a close third. What’s so striking about these types of promotional products is their versatility and appropriateness to the corporate and business markets. Not only do they offer the opportunity for a great branding opportunity, but these types of gifts are always found in an office environment, where they are seen and sometimes admired by the many. Google produces a wonderful Zeitgeist as a reflection of the most searched for words by people across our planet. The 2007 list reflects the rise of the social blog - if only I could predict the 2008 list…

Delivery Is Key To Customer Service

robink — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 08:43:55 +0000

The Royal Mail has announced that 94% of online shoppers are more likely to purchase from an internet retailer if they are happy with the delivery of their goods. Their checklist includes several good pointers including specifying your delivery promise on your homepage, making delivery charges transparent, advising customers when they can expect delivery, offering a range of delivery options and confirming details by email. Are we seeing the end of the days when the websites offered the earth but failed to deliver very little? I am not so sure and would expect that most people need to add their own further checks. I am always a little dubious of websites that use a trading name for their website operation rather than a Ltd or Plc company. If in any doubt, check out their ‘bricks and mortar’ operation with a quick telephone call before parting with your money.