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Promotional Products - 5 Of The More Unusual But Very Popular Promotional Giveaways

By Francis Murphy

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Published: 08Dec2009
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The term Promotional Products covers a vast range of items and includes not just the regular promotional items that you would expect such as branded writing instruments, corporate clothing, printed ceramic mugs or leather conference folders but other more unusual products. This article provides information on the top 5 less well known promotional products that buyers have been purchasing over the past 12 months.

1.Promotional Bicycles

With the emphasis firmly focussed upon healthy lifestyles and alternative methods of transport the Promotional Cycle has become increasingly popular. Seen as a highly perceived business gift they are always extremely well received by the recipients. Whilst it may be unusual for a company to give such items away in their hundreds they are commonly used as prizes in raffles or to entice people to part with information relating to a promotion. Branded promotional bicycles are highly visual advertisements so the return on investment in advertising terms is very high.

2.Promotional Flipflops

Beach style giveaways have always been extremely popular especially when tied into healthy living or travel promotions. If you are looking for an item that is inexpensive to ship yet highly visual then you won't find a more suitable product. They can even be used as an on-cover gift as they are now manufactured in a flat die cut style from one single piece of material. The recipient simply pushes out the pieces and assembles them in seconds.

3.Promotional Chocolate Teapots

Items such a chocolate tea pot or glass slippers can now be created using new ceramic techniques and are great fun as promotional giveaways in conjunction with sweets or children's film launches etc. Whereas in the past it was necessary for a manufacturer to make tens of thousand of items it is now possible for as little as 1,000 pieces to be made. This has opened up a whole new market.

4.Promotional Branded Plants

Amazingly it is now possible to give away a seed that not only grows but when the first leaf appears it has your logo impressed upon it. Through very clever engineering the manufacturer has been able to create a truly unique business gift that is supplied in a very small plant pot with growing medium included. All the recipient has to do is open the packet, plant the seed, water it and watch it grow.

5.Promotional Waterproof Mini Maps

Very small folding maps that can fit inside your top pocket or purse have been around for a long time however there is now a waterproof version. Through the use of micro folding technology these amazing promotional maps can now be opened fully in pouring rain and be refolded and closed with no detrimental effects. This is a great promotional product for any city or town that wants to promote its attractions.

New promotional items and business gifts are coming onto the market every day so always keep an eye out to see what the next great idea is and if you can think of one yourself then give your local promotional merchandise supplier a call. You never know you may discover the next Big Thing yourself!

Francis Murphy is the Managing Director of BTC Group which was established in 1977 and are the only Promotional Merchandise company to be members of both the Ethical Trading Initiative and SEDEX the Supplier Ethical Data Exchange. To view a range of ethically sourced Promotional Clothing click here

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