Tyra:

I have a small letter opener on a magnet that sticks on my fridge. I use it every day. I can`t recall the name that is printed on it.

I have dozens of pens with company names on them. Can`t think of any of them right now. Do these thing actually lead to increased sales?

On the other hand, I have received some useful items (an insulated lunch bag, a baseball hat), with company logos, as thank-you`s. I use them often, but I don`t think these will influence future purchasing decisions.

But maybe that`s just me. After all, drug companies give away literally millions of dollars of freebies every year, and I don`t think they do it out of the goodness of their hearts!

Good luck!



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Hi Tyra,

You are heading in the right direction regarding promotional products. When used properly, they can be great reminders for your prospects/customers to call YOU.

Everyone likes receiving something for free, and if they like it enough and it has a high perceived value, then they`ll use it a lot and your name will be out there for a long long time.

Some items that my customers seem to prefer are padfolios. Imprinted or embossed with your logo makes for a nice item, and they come in so many different price categories. Items that relate to real estate investing can be calculators, mortgage calculators, keychains, refrigerator word magnets, billfolds, money clips, nice polo shirts for you and your team to wear at tradeshows, you can even do compressed t-shirts that are in the shape of a house that can be giveaways to select people who come to your booth after bringing with them something that you send them initially, (this is a great way to drive traffic to your booth). I am sure you do seminars, and for your customers to walk away with a nice item will think highly of you, but after all it needs to generate a return.

If you let me know what events  you have coming up, I can do some brainstorming for you and send you pictures of items.

Thanks and Good Luck!


jack

Hi Tyra,

Personally I prefer technology swag.

I`m the owner at eventbrander.com. Let me know if you need any help saving on your budget.

Chris





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Hello Tyra,

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If you want unique, creative and not going to collect dust then Thumball is for you. This is much more than balls with logos. We have patented both the apparatus and the method of play by utilizing every space on a soft soccer ball. We imprint each of the 32 panels with your message; a product line, your services, your values anything you want to say.

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People love playing a round of catch. Then you stop and look at the panel under your thumb and respond to the question, word or graphic. We would love to work with you and come up with the perfect one-of-a-kind Thumball for you.

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Anything that can be used daily and fit in your pocket.  Jar Openers, Bottle Opener KeyTags, Letter Openers...

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Hi,

Most of the good and easiest promotional items are pens, keychains, lip balm & more which can be easily fit in your pocket.

Thanks.

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