Marketing Strategies – Promotional Pens

Michiel Van Kets asked:

You have probably at some point encountered Promotional products, nowadays they can be seen everywhere and there are none more popular and effective marketing strategy than the promotional pen. When attending a trade show, giving away promotional pens will be one of the best decisions you can make since they are useful, functional and easy to carry around. Cheap customized pens, printed with your company logo, can be purchased in bulk at very reasonable prices and are an effective marketing strategy that every business should incorporate into their marketing plan.

Whether you decide on a promotional pen that is elegant and pricey or gimmicky and economical will depend on the type of clientele you are trying to impress. They are simple to order, just look online under promotional products and select a website from there; most websites will offer a wide range of trendy and varying designs and styles. You will find an extensive variety of fashionable and varied styles. Choose the item you need, pay by credit card and have it delivered to your business premises, it’s easy to do.

If you are after a quality pen then there are many brand names to choose from, such as Parker, Waterman or promotional Sheaffer pens. Have the pens engraved with your company message or logo and it can’t fail to impress. Alternatively go for something cheaper but still in metal and it can be just as effective.

Promotional pens are a valuable, functional and affordable method to facilitate within your marketing strategy and the idea is just so simple. Pens can cost practically nothing to produce in comparison to many other promotional items on the market and can be purchased with just a small percentage of your advertising budget and the returns you will gain from this promotional product is definitely worth it.

Anyone with prior knowledge of marketing strategies is aware that promotional pens are a powerful tool both successful and economical in raising brand awareness.

Practically everyone has the need of a pen, during the day a pen is always requested. Even for those who remain seated in front of their computers all day will at some point need a pen to make extra notes or jot down a phone number. Every time the client uses the pen it is an instant reminder of your company or product and offers great visibility to your target market.

You have a broad range of trendy pens to choose from. Some of the more popular types of pens are desk pens that can be put together as a set with other smart promotional products including wall calendars, desk clocks, memo pads and other desk accessories. Stylish choices are metallic pens, ink pens and ballpoint pens can be fun and original designs. Popular items to receive are Colour gel pens, classy styles, trendy colours, unique designs, pencils and highlighters. You will be able to find something to suit every situation and all types of clients. Amongst the fun and quirky pens can be found a pen and stressball in one, write away and squeeze away stress while you work.

Highlighters are always a great giveaway for tradeshows or the education market or just about any other industry looking for a light-hearted gift. Silly pens can be ideal giveaways at fundraising events or as a conversational piece. There are pens that introduce new novel ideas and looks that will be very successful in getting your message across, and your logo seen and remembered. Pens can also be laser engraved which can last for years.

Another interesting promotional gift idea to consider are calendars and planners, you will find a broad range of styles and designs online. Choose from a traditional business style weekly planner packed with useful features, including travel maps and World Wide Web sites, or a planner with a gold tone laser engraved plate and a richly embossed vinyl cover. Giving away these types of gifts will mean your advertising message or company logo will be hung on the office wall for the rest of the year, or displayed on their desk and act as a constant reminder of your logo and your product or service. Definitely money well spent in this case. There is no other type of advertising that can be as effective as promotional gifts. A calendar wallet business card is a fairly new idea and good items for insurance agents, real estate, banks and many other businesses. These types of business cards have a practical use too and are perfect for banks, insurance agents and real estate businesses.

Promotional gifts are an ideal method of expressing your thanks to potential or existing clients and will greatly assist in raising awareness of your company image whilst improving a client’s opinion of your company.