Hints & Tips

It's as simple as ABC . . .
 

What do you aim to achieve:

• Draw in the crowds for a product launch
• Long term advertising
• Rewards, or simply to say, Thank You
• Marketing Campaign
• Christmas gifts for staff or clients
• Appreciation
• Build long term relationships

Who is your target audience:

• Customers & Clients
• Executives
• Children or Adults
• General Public

How to choose products:

• Connect products to your industry
• Look for colour matches
• Would You be happy to receive this product
• Will it stay on the desk
• How useful will it be
• Low cost or high quality - set a budget

Will the logo fit:

• Check out the print areas
• How many colours can I print (each product varies)
• Will the contact details also fit if required

Time scales:

• Start choosing 6 - 8 weeks before the event - place order to reserve stock if necessary
• Bespoke items can take a minimum of 12 weeks
• General lead-time 3 - 4 weeks from artwork approval
• Express services are available, but adds to the cost
• Delivery - direct to the event or to your offices

Positive Results:

• Recipients look at your product as a 'gift'
• Engage clients to sign on to your mailing list
• Everyone likes something that is 'free'
• Spreads the message positively to friends and their clients
• Encourages repeat business & referrals
• Products are rarely discarded. e.g. pens are passed around for many years

Repeat orders:

• Please give us feedback on how the products worked - we like to know
• Check stock availabilty
• Advise any print changes or if the same print is required
• Up to date prices quoted if necessary
• Order processed in 3 - 4 weeks, sometimes sooner with repeats.

  Still unsure? - Call us on 01257 474777 - or email a brief and your logo and we will help !