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2006-09-10 08:23:36 · 8 answers · asked by Two Tenths Of My Two Cents 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Advertising & Marketing
My favorite item is to keep up on your companies by reading the local newspapers and business publications. If you see a really great article about their business, get it framed. Companies love to have stuff about them in their lobby.
If you do a really cool piece of printing, submit it to a contest (of course with their permission)- if the piece wins an award, have that piece framed with the award. This says they are good at communicating what and who they are.
For more immediate ideas, Post It note pads with your logo and business name are great give aways. Who doesn't use Post Its- regardless of what they say on them.
My favorite is a jotter pad in a leather-like cover- they have an elastic loop that holds a pen or pencil- you can put your logo on the cover. The size I like are the ones you can put into the breast pocket of a suit coat- handy pad of paper. Plus some have slots for a driver's license and a credit card.
Last but not least-Wrap the item. It finishes the gift with the follow through on your idea. You can get custom imprinted ribbon with your name or logo- all the high end companies do it. And you'd be surprised at the minimal cost and it's a great way to further your company's image.
2006-09-10 13:49:50 · answer #1 · answered by Lisa G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a printer, you should probably have access to many of the advertising specialties that other printers sell. Stick with durable and reusable merchandise with your company name on it... not things like mints or notepads but long term products. Stay away from coffee mugs, writing instruments and t-shirts. They are a little overdone in the industry. There are thousands of products that you can put your name on that are cheaper with volume. Select one (or a few things) that express your appreciation but that are tax deductible as business expense. You want to say "thank you," not bribe people. Scale your gift to the size of business they give you. For example, golf balls are great for executives but slightly useless to your average secretary. A bic round stick pen would more likely insult a top officer of a company. Use judgement.
2006-09-10 08:36:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How much do you want to spend??
How about a gift certificate to Ruth's Chris or other popular restaurants.
If it is for an office full of people, have a "Thank You" basket of chocolate sent over. Or some other food item. People like cheese for some reason I can't figure out.
2006-09-10 08:44:38 · answer #3 · answered by Zak 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A nice desk planner with your business name, logo and information on the front. If it is a good one, they will use it all year long and your add will be right there in front of them every day.
2006-09-10 08:31:09 · answer #4 · answered by Mrs J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've used 3day 2night vacation packAGES (hotel stay only)FROM wORLdwide Travel. They cost me $10/piece. Client pays a refundable deposit of $50 at time of booking.
2006-09-10 08:32:52 · answer #5 · answered by Tissa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tickets to a sporting or concert event. Or dinner at a "high-end" restaurant.
2006-09-11 02:29:41 · answer #6 · answered by Bluedetroitgirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Champagne, a weekend trip or a expensive book.
2006-09-10 09:47:54 · answer #7 · answered by Gabrio 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hmm... an IT company I used to work for gave out mini mag lite flastlights to our long term customers with our logo engraved on them... those were really popular with everyone who received them..
2006-09-10 08:33:43 · answer #8 · answered by Suicidal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋