Every company is now very aware that getting their logo or message out in the public domain is a very important step to achieving new business and beating targets, promotional products offer an affordable way of doing that, although buying the cheapest product possible is not always the way forward, take a promotional pen for instance, how many cheap printed pens have you received only to throw it away after a couple of days, or even as soon as you pass a bin? Spending that little extra on a promotional product can do wonders for your image. If you sell the best accounting software on the market would you want to be giving away a cheap tacky pen which has your logo on? Of course not! Ok so you maybe able to buy many cheap pens with your budget, but as ever it quality not quantity that counts.

We have been getting asked a lot of questions regarding our plastic bags, due to the recent environmental issues concerning plastic and recycling, because of this all our plastic bags are now made from Photo-degradable polythene which contains an additive that makes it degrade in daylight.

Promotional bags , whether plastic or cotton do get re-used over and over especially if they are of good quality , so buying plastic bags is not such a environmental disaster as some people make out

Promotional products offer a unique way to get your logo or message noticed at a low cost, weather your attending a trade show, an event or you have decided to do a mail shot printed items are something you will ultimately be purchasing at some point.
One of the best selling items are promotional mugs and these make one of the best give aways, mainly because a mug will be kept for a long time and not just thrown in the bin as a promotional pen would once it has run out of ink. A printed mug can say something about your company, as there are so many to choose from there is bound to be something that suits your image, weather its a large jumbo mug or a stylish bell mug both have there uses for different customers.

At www.giftexposure.co.ukwe have use the latest technology to print anything from a 1 colour logo to a full photograph on to just about any of our mugs with exceptional quality. We can now also print on the inside of the mug, this is brilliant for a slogan or message with is visible when the user drinks from the mug. Another new addition is that we can now print in metallic gold or silver if needed, which certainly makes the mug stand out from the crowd.

One of the special promotional mugs available is a heat reactive mug, although a bit more expensive than the general earthenware ceramic these mugs make a big impact, as the name suggests once hot liquid has been poured into them they will change colour revealing your logo or message underneath! The Heat reactive or ‘WoW’ mug is fast becoming one of our best sellers as companies start to see there potential, and how they stand out from the standard mugs.

For more info on the range of mugs available for your company log onto http://www.giftexposure.co.uk/mugs/

Ok so where to start, you have your logo sorted and ready to go, and want to test the water with a bit of promotion without spending thousands on a huge campaign. the best place to start would be www.giftexposure.co.ukand take a look at some promotional mugs, people easily dismiss the mug as not a viable promotional tool but in my experience you cannot find a better example of a value for money advert.
The choice of mugs available is huge so there is bound to be something that matches your corporate identity, whether its just a standard shaped Sparta mug or something a little different like the Quadra with its squared rim you will find one that you like.

Another good feature of the promotional mug is that as new technology comes into the mainstream better quality prints can be achieved, http://www.giftexposure.co.uk/mugs/ can now print full colour images at almost photograpic quality on most mugs at low cost. Print processes available are the standard screen print, digital, die sublimation or transfer, just send over your artwork and we will advise on the best method available for you. 

Luckily for the promotional umbrella, and a reason why it sells in such big numbers here in the UK is largely based on the weather, downpours can happen even on the hottest of days here so most people always keep an umbrella in the car or under the stairs at home or in the office.
What other low cost way is there to have your logo advertised on the street or at the golf course or at an event? There are a few ways this is possible but not for the cost of an umbrella! Just imagine the exposure your company could get at a golf club, many a director likes to play a frequent 18 holes, and getting your company noticed by directors and managers of other businesses can only be good for sales. 

Any type of umbrella can be printed on, from the fold away ladies, and the budget automatic opening to the classic wood stick, the end choice will undoubtedly come down to the budget available as quality can vary wildly. Budget umbrellas make an ideal promotional gift giveaways on a large scale, they probably wont stand up well in a gale force wind but they make a great saver in the quick downpour which can happen at any time in the UK.

If your looking for something a little different to impress your clients or prospective clients then the printed umbrella could be the right item for you. Low cost, big print area and the fact that everybody needs one are a few of the reasons why they make such good gift.

The ideal way would be to some how have a product that would be in-front of someone all year round that has your logo or company name printed on, something that could also be printed in any number of colours as bright as possible, something that’s quite large so it stands out and something that would get used every day.. Is there such a product?? Yes the humble promotional mouse mat, the advertising power of this inexpensive item is unbeatable, www.giftexposure.co.ukhave a huge range available to suit any budget or any artwork requirements.
The great thing about promotional mouse mats is that they will sit on someones desk for many months even years if there’s a good enough design on it.
Everyone who works in an office or has a computer at home has a printed mouse mat in-front of them, a little advert giving great exposure all year round. Its not only the person using the mat that will see your logo either, it maybe visible to a whole office!

Not many promotional item offer such fantastic value for money advertising, for just a few pence each you can get, what is in effect a small poster in numerous offices of your choice.
The main piece of advice I would give to clients thinking about getting some mats produced would be to get some really good artwork created, mouse mats have a large print area which can be printed to almost photographic quality, don’t waste it! Having something that stands out will undoubtedly keep the mouse mat on someones desk for longer.

Just about anything can be printed with a company name or logo, so how do you choose the right promotional gift to portray a classy professional image?
Firstly it needs to be an item that’s practical, something that will get used, or for that matter looked at. Too many times a company will ring www.giftexposure.co.uk wanting a gift which is somthing totally different, now this is fine for grabbing people attention at an event or show but maybe not the best idea if its going to someone in an office and your hoping it will give your company some great exposure.
A teddy bear for instance is a great novelty item and used as part of a bigger promotional campaign can work wonders, but sent to someone who sits behind a desk Mr Teddy will get put away in a draw and never seen again, in fact it would probably go straight in the bin of an important manager, not only will he have taken no notice of your logo printed on it but if he did it may not have given him the best image of your company.

Great promotional gifts for executives include, metal pens, metal keyrings, conference folders, metal clocks and lap top bags. All the metal items mentioned can be laser engraved which give a Superior look and feel, although the metal items are more expensive, as the saying goes ‘you pay for what you get’ is spot on, and its worth paying that little bit more to impress a client as just a couple of pounds spent on a executive promotional gift could mean a few hundred or thousand in profit from sales. Its a win win situation, the client gets a nice item they can put on their desk and use over and over such as a classic metal clock, and you can get the satisfaction of knowing that the client will continue to come back to you again and again.

Metal promotional pens are another brilliant gift for executives, there a hundred’s to choose from, every taste and budget can easily be catered for ranging in cost from less than a pound each up to £30.00 each. Obviously a good pen will get a lot of use with an executive so its no use sending something cheap that will only last a week or so, look out for pens with brand names which have a reputation for good build quality such as the famous Parker pen.

Practicably anything can be printed, from a computer mouse to a chopping board, the list of options open to anyone thinking about promotional products really is that diverse.
A great winter product that’s been selling well this year are the fantstic heat packs, available in a range of shapes these great items have a good sized print area and are very competitively priced. How a heat pack works is by using a chemical reaction between two substances which cause the pack to slowly heat up, a small disc floating in the pack is broke causing one chemical to infiltrate the other hence producing the heat. Surprisingly they can get hot and stay hot for quite some time, they are ideal giveaways at shows and events. Another good feature of these is that they can be re-heated again and again in boiling water.

Something else a bit different and bound to stand out from the crowd are the range of liquid items, e.g. keyrings, mouse mats, computer mice, CD wallets, Bookmarks and business cards, all of these items have a harmless coloured liquid gel inside to give a distinctive look and feel. Its amazing how different and effective a simple bookmark can be when it stands out a little and has an interesting feature, things like this get people talking and if your logo or company name is on the item then that’s great low cost advertising for many months even years!

USB flash-drives continue to sell better and better each year, mainly I believe to dropping prices. five years ago you would have been struggling to pick up a 1g usb memory stick for under £35 now they can be bought for a few pounds. Another good feature of the flash-drives is the ability to get some data stored on each one as well as your logo printed on the outside, basically a double hit of advertising. Your logo could be the first thing on the screen whenever he drive is installed, that’s gureneed to keep your company on peoples mind.

A item that often gets overlooked is the promotional travel mug, OK its not going to get a lot of use in an office but the amount of office workers who drive to meetings and events is huge, they may have 4 or 5 different ceramic mugs to choose from at the office but I bet when they go out they’ll only have one travel mug. In terms of standing out from the crowd, giving a travel mug instead of the general ceramic items is something which must not be over looked and a comparison of each must be made before making a decision.

Promotional products should not be seen as a quick buy, every purchase should be given a lot of thought so your not buying something which does not match your brand, a quick example is the lawyer who bought 1000’s of standard plastic keyrings and gave them out to old and prospective clients, now a lot of these people would not have given this much thought, but others may have wondered why he has only spent very little on these items, is he struggling for money? Does he not care about his clients? Rumors can spread like wildfire so it’s best to have a think and consult with your colleagues or one of our advisors on the best promotional gift for your company. Although the promotional keyrings were the wrong choice for the lawyer the same keyring would be the perfect item for an outdoor event where quantity and just getting the logo or message out there is key.

Some promotional items can match perfectly what you’re advertising, such as a fruit shaped stress toy for a health food shop or a fridge magnet in the shape of a beer bottle to advertise a brand of beer, each of which can also be printed with any text your colours you wish.

A lot of companies just don’t realise the how many promotional products are available to buy, just about anything you can imagine can be printed on with your logo, a few examples of the ‘different’ products Gift Exposure can supply are, hampers, tool sets, torches, aprons, board games, giant pepper grinders and shot glasses, the list is endless. If there is something that you require no matter how obscure we will find it and print it for you.

Every little counts where the environment is concerned; if every company bought the occasional promotional recycled product this would make a huge impact. Here at www.giftexposure.co.uk we have a large range of recycled and eco friendly promotional gifts to choose from.

 Recycled printed pens are among the best sellers, along with eco cotton bags which can be a fantastic mobile advert for your company as a person will undoubtedly use them over and over again. If you would like to associate your company or business with the ongoing effort to help our environment then what better way to make a valid start and showing your interest by investing in Recycled promotional gifts, we can print a small strap line on each product stating that its recycled or environmentally friendly so people instantly know you’re an ethical company concerned in the environment which can only boost sales.