Promotional Products Bags

As Christmas time approaches, decorations come out of the attic, presents are purchased and Christmas cards are written and sent out to loved ones, far and wide. Have you ever wondered how many Christmas cards are sent out in the UK each year? In 2018, an estimated 900m Christmas cards were sold in boxes and packs worth around £230m, as well as millions of cards bought from online operators. A further 100 million Christmas single cards were sold, bringing the total for the Christmas card market to one billion cards sold in the UK. The History of the Christmas Card The tradition of sending Christmas cards was started in the UK in 1843 by Sir Henry Cole. He was a senior Government worker who had helped arrange the new ‘Public Record Office’ (now called the Post Office), where he was an Assistant Keeper, and wondered how it could be used more by ordinary people. Sir Henry had the idea of Christmas Cards with his friend John Horsley, who was an artist. They designed t...

The texture of the promotional items you giveaway can make all the difference when it comes to how much the product is handled and in turn, how much your business logo is viewed. As sight of your business branding is what the aim of your promotional item is, the material and texture is what you want to focus on. With soft to touch promotional products, items are likely to be handled more, whether it be fiddling with a stress ball at your desk, placing a t-shirt on as uniform daily or picking up a branded bag when you venture out shopping. When these items are handled often, your business logo will be viewed and could remind the person using the product to use your service/order your product. If the item is seen by other members of the public it could prompt them to use your service/order your product too. Here are some of bmt Promotions soft to touch items: Lanyards – You will find a range of promotional lanyards that can be printed with your logo, brand or messa...

Promotional items do not always have to be serious. Silly, novelty promotional products work just as well at advertising your business and make a great talking point with people. A study in the USA has shown that one of the top three reasons people hold onto promotional products is because of their fun factor. If you’re looking for an unforgettably fun piece of merchandise, these novelty giveaways are certain to delight recipients: Shaped Stress Reliever At bmt Promotions , we can design a stress shape in any quirky silhouette you desire and print your business logo onto it for a fun bit of advertising. You could choose silly faces, animals, vehicles or even seasonal shapes such as ghosts or spiders for Halloween. These are just a few of the options that can be produced for you for a fun marketing campaign. Five-Fingered Hi-lighter This fun hand-shaped highlighter with five popular coloured inks is a great novelty gift for schools, offices and warehouse ...

When spending a portion of your marketing budget on promotional merchandise, you want to get top quality products for the best price. You also want promotional items that are going to be used and handled daily so that your business branding is seen regularly by as many potential clients as possible. This is where the 2-in-1 promotional products come into play. Any item that has a dual use is more likely to be seen by both potential new customers and current clients that need a reminder to purchase that product they’ve been meaning too from your business. Here are a few of our fabulous 2-in-1 promotional products: Stress Shapes/Phone Holder Our Cloud Stress Shape and our Armchair Stress Shape also double up as phone holders. These promotional items are a great addition to people’s office desks. They are a place to hold your mobile phone so the screen can be seen, be there for you to squeeze in stressful situations, all whilst advertising your business branding. Pe...

As people become more aware of the changing climate, the more conscious customers are of the products they are buying. Consumers are turning away from disposable plastic and are veering towards more sustainable alternatives. More and more people are choosing to carry reusable bottles filled with water instead of buying plastic bottles of water in cafes and delis. A fantastic way you can help your customers to become more eco-friendly, whilst advertising your own business, is to giveaway branded travel bottles that can be filled with hot or cold drinks. Here are five reasons to invest in branded travel bottles for your next marketing campaign: It’s environmentally friendly. Branded reusable water bottles are better for the Earth, that’s a fact. There will be less disposable rubbish to decompose if you use a reusable one. You can add your business branding onto the bottle so your logo will be seen over and over again meaning extra recognition for your company. You ...

Winter weather can mean that branded work shirts are hidden under rainproof coats and your embroidered business logo can no longer be seen. We have the perfect solution to this. We have a variety of jackets for all weather types that can be embellished with your business branding so your logo can be seen on cold and drizzly days too. We stock top brands including Regatta, Kariban and SOL and there are three types of jacket that can include your business branding: The lightweight jacket is a waterproof option for milder drizzly weather. The midweight jacket which includes a waterproof outer layer with a fleece inner coat is for colder rainy days and The heavyweight jackets have 3 layers including a softshell outer layer and an inner body warmer and fleece layer for bitterly cold days. Other jacket options include the soft shell jacket and the padded jacket. Soft Shell Jackets Soft Shell Jackets are intended for use outdoors and can be worn alon...

Are you anxious that the leaflets, business cards and newspaper adverts that you have distributed aren’t having an ample impact? Maybe it’s time to change your tack and opt for a more physical approach with a larger promotional item for your potential customers. A stylish promotional bag can be reused over and over again. Each time a branded bag is used it acts like a walking billboard, promoting your business as it goes. Create desirable designs If you create a design for a bag that is vibrant, it will catch people’s eye. If your business branding is alongside this your company name will become more familiar to people and more potential customers could come your way. Raising awareness for a charity Promotional bags are a great giveaway for a charity trying to gain some exposure. Cotton and Jute bags with the charity logo will be used by people on numerous occasions and the charity’s name will gain more publicity from it. If the charity’s supporters are willing...