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What are the most popular Promotional Product Applications?

2012-03-01T12:29:00.001-08:00

You have seen them everywhere. You have heard from a colleague about what they did at a trade show to attract people to their booth. You have seen awards on the walls of businesses. You have seen an organization wearing a cool looking jacket with their amazing embroidered logo. Your children came home from school with a bag given to them with the school logo printed on them.

Promotional items are everywhere and are used in various ways to attain a marketing objective. Unlike a radio, television and newspaper ad, promotional items are an important part of your marketing plan. Your putting your message on a useful product that will be used repeatedly and for a much longer period of time than traditional advertising.

Every organization, business or team has their own unique goal they want to achieve with the use of promotional items. Using the right product to get the results you want is key. With so many options available it can get a little overwhelming. Using a Promotional Marketing Design Agency like Bando Promotions is important as they have about 20 years of experience and are connected with suppliers of great promotional items all over the world.

The most popular use for promotional items are for business gifts. Thanking your customers for their business is a priority and without them, there would be no business in the first place! Thanking your employees for a job well done or for being loyal to your business for several years of service is equally important as it builds employee morale.

Here is a list of a what are the most popular promotional product applications:

- Business Gifts = 21%
- Brand Awareness = 13%
- Public Relations = 9%
- Trade Shows = 8%
- New Customer/Account Generation = 7%
- Not-for-Profit Programmes = 6%
- Employee Relations and Events = 6%
- Employee Incentive Programmes = 6%
- Emploee Service Awards = 4%
- Dealer/Distributor Programmes = 4%
- Customer Referrals = 4%
- New Product/Service Introduction = 3%
- Employee Safety and Education = 3%
- Marketing Research = 1%
- Other = 3%

For information on how promotional products can help you and your business, contact Bando Promotions at 1-877-582-2636.

What are the best selling promotional products?

2012-02-15T09:11:00.000-08:00

When looking at promotional products to compliment a marketing plan, where do you begin? It can be a little overwhelming at times since there are hundreds of thousands of options available. You want to make sure that the product you choose is something that is going to make an impression and something that will last, but most of all, it has to WOW the recipient.

So what are the best selling options out there right now? Here is a list that can help point you in the right direction. Based on all of the promotional items sold in Canada, here is the breakdown as a percentage per category:

Wearables/Apparel

30%

Writing Instruments

Drinkware

Calendar

Desk/Office/Business Accessories

Here are other breakdowns:

Textiles = 6%

Buttons/Badges/Ribbons/Stickers/Magnets = 5%

Sporting Goods = 4%

Plaques/Trophies = 4%

Travel Products = 2%

Jewellery/Clocks = 2%

Housewares = 1%

Games/Toys = 1%

Food Products = 2%

Electronic Products = 1%

Computer Products = 3%

Automotive Products= 2%

Leisure Products = 2%

Personal Products = $2%

Other = 2%

These are general categories since there are so many options available and they could be broken down even more. The above statistics give you a good idea of what categories most promotional marketing dollars in Canada are going to.

Wear your seatbelt

2012-01-26T12:03:00.000-08:00

We enjoyed the above ad, very simple but effective in getting their message across. Everyone wear your seatbelt!

A Smart Idea for Smart Phones!

2012-01-10T12:11:00.000-08:00

Have you ever wanted to view videos or movies on your smartphone and had issues standing the phone on a table?

There is a new product offered by one of our suppliers.... the Phone-Stand.

My daughter enjoys watching cartoons on my phone and this would be a great tool to have around the house or while traveling.

This item can be imprinted with your logo and makes a great give-away! Call us today for more information.

613-596-5800

This stuff is absolute poo...

2012-01-10T10:57:00.000-08:00

Literally! Spector & Co. and The Great Elephant Poo Poo Paper Company are poo-roud to present elephant poo paper!

I know what you are all thinking: "This must smell bad!" In fact the products they make are completely odorless!! "We Take The 'OO' Out Of 'Poo'™"

Here is a video to show the process of making these products!
http://spectorandco.ca/en/products/video/Spector_Poo_Poo_Paper.swf

For more information check out the poopoopaper website!
http://new.poopoopaper.com/

To find out what products we now offer please check out www.bandopromotions.com in the eco-friendly section!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

2011-12-23T07:24:00.000-08:00

From all of us here at Bando Promotions we would like to wish

you a safe and joyful Merry Christmas!

May all your Christmas wishes come true!

Party like it's 2012!

2011-12-13T09:39:00.000-08:00

New Years is coming our way and a great way to celebrate is with the below party sets.

If you are in need of these party sets or have any questions please give us a Call at 613-596-5800 or Email at bando@bandopromotions.com

Black Friday; brings out the craziness for shopping!

2011-11-25T08:57:00.000-08:00

This madness was happening at a Walmart in Ohio, number one on everyone's list video games!

See the article below.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204452104577059872202187332.html?mod=googlenews_wsj

Do you plan on shopping today? Try online before running out to stores that way you can avoid the above crowds!

Happy Shopping!

American Thanksgiving!!

2011-11-24T06:56:00.000-08:00

Happy Thanksgiving to all of our American friends!

Looking to get more bang for your buck?

2011-11-15T08:11:00.000-08:00

We have the deal for you! These pens are all $0.20 each while quantities last!

If you're in need of a cheap promotion item, contact us today!

bando@bandopromotions.com or 613-596-5800

2 Minutes of your time

2011-11-09T06:41:00.000-08:00

On November 11th 2011, at 11am please take 2 minutes to remember our vets!

Lest we forget.

Staff of Bando Promotions

Jimmy's Holiday Gift Pick!

2011-11-04T12:42:00.000-07:00

This is a perfect gift for anyone with a car! This handy gadget is great to keep you safe while travelling during the holidays.

LED Roadside Safety Light

• Max Output: 20 lumens
• Constructed of Aluminum
• Push button action with 7 white LED bulbs
• Push button again for 18M type LEDs
• The third mode is 6 red LEDs flashing
• Bottom magnet provides adhesion to car and other metal surfaces
• Hand strap included
• Includes 3 AAA batteries

Are you in need of a great safety product this holiday season? Contact us today!

bando@bandopromotions.com OR 613-596-5800

Gentlemen.....It's time to grow FACIAL HAIR!

2011-11-01T13:50:00.000-07:00

November is Movember! Guys will be growing a moustaches and raising funds in support of men's health, specifically prostate cancer.

Those interested in helping should register here: http://ca.movember.com/

What a great marketing campaign this event is. It does a great job of creating awareness for men's health issues and it gets people talking. Grow your Mo!

Samantha's Holiday Gift Picks!

2011-11-01T06:32:00.000-07:00

Here are my favorite holiday gift ideas:

This Executive Tea Set is a great gift for those employees that can't get enough of their tea. It's also great for all those holiday parties when they have all their family over. The presentation is an elegant pinewood box with a metal clasp. This gift can be personalized on the top metal plate. Inside it holds a set of forty-two Twinings tea bags there are seven of each of the following flavours: Darjeeling, Black Currant, English breakfast, Green Tea & Lemon, Orange Pekoe, and Decaffeinated Earl Grey.

For more holiday choices click here:

http://www.zoomcatalog.com/sites/default/files/catalogs/163953_debcoholidayspotlight2011cdn/flash.html#/0/

This cozy luxurious lamb's wool micro-sherpa throw is great for women who always seem to be cold! Perfect for the holiday season it is wrapped with a deluxe decorative presentation cord. 100% polyester faux suede, reversible self-hemmed throw, super plush blanket with soft faux lamb's wool.

Brrrr! It's cold outside; let's warm up with a nice Hot Chocolate! This ceramic mug with spoon comes with a single packet of hot chocolate. It will be great to warm you up when the chilly weather rolls around! This makes a great presentation to your employees or your clients.

Flavour Options: Caramel, Butter Pecan, French Vanilla, Double Truffle with Marshmallows, Candy Cane, Amaretti Cookie, Ginger Bread, and Double Chocolate Truffle for more flavours click the link below.

http://www.adnart.com/UI/ProductDetails.aspx?ptype=3&pid=27

If you are interested in any of these options, or could use more suggestions for holiday gifts contact us today!

bando@bandopromotions.com OR 613-596-5800 OR 1-877-582-2636

Happy Halloween!!

2011-10-31T07:52:00.000-07:00

Happy Halloween from all of us at Bando Promotions!

You want this order to go where???

2011-10-27T11:10:00.000-07:00

We often get requests from clients to split up the order they have into various quantities and have them shipped to many different locations. No problem we say! We will help clients anyway we can.

One order was for thousands of key chains. Our client asked us to ship 75 here, 300 there, 450 over here, etc... Well as much work as that can be, we offer this service as it saves our clients the hassle of doing it themselves!

We always do a quality inspection first to make sure everything is printed correctly and that the product is exactly what the client ordered.

The order is then split, packaged and labelled according to our client's specifications.

The order is shipped out to all destinations ASAP by courier for quick delivery all over the world.

We can handle any size of order for clients small and large. Our warehouse space can hold your inventory for you and we can ship items on an as needed or ordered basis which is great for company store programs.

Whatever your needs are, give Bando Promotions a call and we will help you any way we can!

1-877-582-2636

Spooky Solutions!

2011-10-27T10:01:00.000-07:00

Are you in need of anything orange, we have the solutions for you!

A spooky time is upon us!

2011-10-25T07:38:00.000-07:00

Are you ready for this spooky time of year?!

Check out these safety tips, to ensure a Safe and Happy Halloween!

Trick-or-Treating Safety:

Children under 12 should trick-or-treat and cross streets with an adult.
Always walk on sidewalks or paths. If there are no sidewalks, walk facing traffic as far to the left as possible.
Cross the street at corners, using traffic signals and crosswalks.
Decorate costumes and bags with reflective tape or stickers and, choose light colored costumes that fit properly and avoid carrying sticks, swords, or other sharp objects.
Check treats for signs of tampering before children are allowed to eat them. Candy should be thrown away if the wrapper is faded, torn, or unwrapped.

What Drivers Need to Know:

Slow down and be especially alert in residential neighborhoods.

Children are excited on Halloween and may move in unpredictable ways.
Anticipate heavy pedestrian traffic and turn your headlights on early in the day so you can spot children from greater distances.
Remember that costumes can limit children’s visibility and they may not be able to see your vehicle. Reduce any distractions inside your car so you can concentrate on the road and your surroundings.

Are you in need of a halloween give-away? The bags below are great for kids!

3.0 mil plastic bag with black soft loop handles. Safety tips on opposite side of bag with space above to add your custom imprint.

Contact: bando@bandopromotions.com for more information.

It's a great time to think..... CALENDARS!!!

2011-10-18T11:37:00.000-07:00

Do you want to hand out a promotional item that will be used and seen daily with your logo on it? Calendars are one of the top selling promotional items. You don't have to spend a lot to get a great looking calendar. One of our favourite suppliers for calendars is the Galleria calendar collection. The pictures are amazing and they have a big selection of themes to choose from. See below.

The cost is awesome as well at $1.37 each divided by 365 days equals $0.003753 per day of use!

Now that can fit in anybody's budget! Call us today to place your order at 1-877-582-2636

Free 24 Hour Rush Service!

2011-10-13T13:24:00.000-07:00

We often have clients who call us in a panic and say:

We have an event in a few days and we would like to get something to hand out to the attendees. Is this doable?

We love to help out all of our clients anyway we can. We actually get a rush from.... well... rush orders! The adrenaline pumps through our veins and we put our creative caps on and we figure everything out.

We had one situation where our client wanted a pen and pencil set in just 2 days. Our supplier had a rush service available for only the individual pen and the individual pencil. They could not do the set on time. The only way we could get our client the sets on time would be to order the pen and pencil separately as a rush service and have them also send us the packaging needed to make the sets. Once we received all of the goods, we would have to assemble the sets ourselves. It took a few hours, but we delivered on our promise to make sure our client got what they ordered on time.

Clients can rest assured that they will get their orders on time, every time with Bando Promotions.

You can count on us to get 'er done!

Handy Purse Mirror

2011-10-13T08:47:00.000-07:00

This functional and fashionable purse mirror can be digitally printed with your custom design and comes in a fancy organza gift pouch to prevent scratching.

Breast Cancer Awareness Ideas!

2011-10-11T13:48:00.000-07:00

Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving Weekend!! Now that our bellies are full of turkey, all we want to do is sleep. Let's wake up with some great ideas for Breast Cancer Awareness!

Breast Cancer Blanket

Breast Cancer Magnet

There are also many other options for pink promo ideas that you can use for Breast Cancer Awareness, here are a couple examples.

Let us know if you're in need of promotional items for Breast Cancer Awareness!

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month.

2011-10-04T13:16:00.000-07:00

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This is something we want to be part of.

On Wednesday, October 19th, Bando Promotions will be collecting donations at our location. Come on by and enjoy treats on us and check out new promotional items for the Holiday Season while your here. For directions, please check out our website at www.bandopromotions.com . If you are unable to make it, we encourage you to donate at http://www.cbcf.org/en-US/home.aspx.

Together, we can find a cure!

Kids luv 2 color!

2011-09-30T10:16:00.000-07:00

The coloring book kids wear! These t-shirts are designed for children to color over & over again. The color disappears in the wash!

With a minimum order of 72 units, our AWARD WINNING designers will create at NO CHARGE a custom design, where we incorporate images and company logos into a fun original kids design.

Check out their website for more details. http://www.kidsluv2color.com/

Want to create a custom order? Contact us today!
bando@bandopromotions.com

Want to feel like Royalty?

2011-09-29T08:42:00.000-07:00

You can with this product... The Birdcage Umbrella! This is the exact umbrella the Queen uses!

For this great product or other umbrella ideas, contact us today!

bando@bandopromotions.com

Meet the Quillow!

2011-09-28T07:22:00.000-07:00

Last week we headed to a tradeshow to check out many new products suppliers had to offer. The Quillow had to be one of my favourite items, it was super soft and easy to use.

Perfect for those clients that keep coming back, show your appreciation with this cuddly gift!

It's time to celebrate. Bring out the cake!

2011-09-27T11:03:00.000-07:00

Since we are celebrating 19 years in business, I thought I would let you know about a great product we offer..... The Cake Mug!

Available Colors :

Further Description:

Everything you need to bake a cake in a mug!
• Mug
• Cake mix (Vanilla or Chocolate)
• Chocolate chip topping
• Baking Instructions
• Choclate and Vanilla flavours available

If you are celebrating a special event, consider offering a cake mug as a souvenir! All you need to do is add water to the mix and microwave it and volà! You have a cake in a mug that will be used over and over again.

Now that is cool!

Welcome to our new blog!

2011-09-27T08:01:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the Bando Promotions Blog! Today is September 27, 2011 and today marks 19 years in Business!

This blog will be dedicated to informing you of ways to WOW your customers and clients and we will let you know about the best and coolest products out there! We would be happy to answer any questions you may have.