Research conducted in May 2011 by The Pew Internet Project finds that one-third of American adults – 35% – own smartphones. For this survey, smartphones included iPhones and Blackberry devices, as well as phones running the Android, Windows, or Palm operating systems. And, according to a study released in October 2011, by the Pew Research Center’s Project for Excellence in Journalism in collaboration with The Economist Group, 11% of U.S. adults now own a tablet computer of some kind. Businesses can capitalize on this trend by adding custom branded tablet, iPad, iPhone, and smart phone accessories to their marketing arsenal. Continue reading Capture Your Customers Hearts and Minds with Smartphone and Tablet Accessories
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Take BRAVA Marketing Out to the Ball Game: Logo Branded Products Show Your Team Spirit
Currently there are more than 27 million small businesses operating in the United States. It’s true that BRAVA Marketing Promotions can help immeasurably with your company branding, and we encourage you to contact us to find out about all our custom printed merchandise.
But what if you don’t run a company? What if you’re a soccer mom or basketball dad, and your focus is game day? Is there any way for BRAVA Marketing to help you show your team spirit while keeping you comfortable in the stands? Of course there is! Continue reading Take BRAVA Marketing Out to the Ball Game: Logo Branded Products Show Your Team Spirit
Promote Your Business with Fun Summer Branded Products
Brad Duarte – BRAVA Marketing Promotions
Spring and summer is a great time to promote your business or organization with fun logo branded items. There are lots of outdoor products ranging from Frisbees, picnic gear, beach items, golf products, hiking and camping gear as well as the classic imprinted tee shirt. These categories and more can get your name across to potential new customers and remind existing customers about your company.
Your brand is critical. With the right custom imprinted item you can stand out from the crowd and get your message across. It is Quick and Easy to secure a promotional product that fits your needs and budget.
There are lots of new products that are available for 2011. These include new lip balms, sun screens, umbrellas, squeeze toys, cooler bags, sunglasses and logo imprinted caps. Finding that new item to impress your customers, sales team or your organization just got easier. Your logo or tag line can be imprinted on any of these thousands of new items. Remember custom printed merchandise is retained and reviewed more than any business card handed out. Promotional products get results.
As the weather turns warmer think outside and think outside the box. Place your brand where people will see it. Outside is where your new customers will be. It has been a long hard winter – everyone will be outside enjoying the sunshine. Your brand needs to be there too.
BRAVA Marketing Promotions www.bravamarketing.com offers more than 400,000 unique custom imprinted promotional products to increase your organizations brand and marketing impact. Contact us at 877-239-1227 toll free for ideas on the best values in results oriented promotional marketing items.
Top Trends in Promotional Products for 2011
Brad Duarte – BRAVA Marketing Promotions
Happy New Year! Bring on 2011! The recession is over! With optimism and confidence companies are implementing creative marketing strategies with exciting promotional products that engage and “wow!” their customers. For a successful marketing campaign, promotional products must appeal to broadly diverse, multi generational customers. Think relevant, useful, fresh and hip. The right promotional items play a vital role in conveying brand and message. While traditional “swag” – pens, calendars, coffee mugs and T-shirts are always available, we’ve seen a definite trend with customers choosing more creative items.
Here are a few ideas and trends from our research and top customers.
Top 6 Trends:
1. Tech gadgets and accessories. There is a continuing demand for iPod and mp3 players along with the growing need for their accessories. To keep up with the gadget trend companies offer promotional products like protective iPod covers, recharging docks, armbands or lanyards to hold the gadget, or customized ear buds displaying brand name, logo and colors.
2. Green products. Eco-friendly products trends in recent years are exploding in popularity and demand. From biodegradable drink ware and plantable seed cards to umbrellas with bamboo handles and hemp materials for apparel items, going green is all the rage. As the general public embraces eco-friendly habits, sustainable items show support and the cool new technology these products posses.
3. Apparel. Shirts and tops continue to be the top selling wearable item with new styles, colors, fabrics and textures. Jewel tones like deep purple, ruby red and sapphire blue, are THE hot new choice for men and women of all ages. Vintage/distressed fabrics are popular along with military / camo prints. Performance fabric, stretch blends in clean simple lines that won’t wick, show wrinkles and support the active lifestyle and comfort wearers want
4. Multi-function items. Today, cell phones serve as mini laptops and cameras, a trend in promotional products is multi-use items. Pens with mini flashlights, lanyards and safety whistles. Padfolios with attached calculators and an assortment of useful multi-functional pocket size tools. USB flash drives with light and laser pointers. Foldable, rubber rinsable waterproof hygienic keyboards are items trending hot. Key rings are also flashlights, whistles, bottle openers, and pens.
5. Kitchen gadgets and utensils. A trend growing once again, kitchen products allow businesses to have their brand on useful everyday items. Beyond coffee mugs, rubber can openers, and refrigerator new hot items includes martini shakers, knives collections, and even plastic ice cubes.
6. Wine and accessories. Wine and wine culture trend increasing in younger and more diverse audiences. Wine novices and connoisseurs alike enjoy talking, tasting and sharing in wine as a favorite pastime. Getting into this trend with an appropriate promotional product from corkscrews and foil cutters to glasses and bottles of wine displaying a brand logo.
BRAVA Marketing Promotions www.bravamarketing.com offers more than 400,000 unique custom imprinted promotional products to increase your organizations brand and marketing impact. Contact us at 877-239-1227 toll free for ideas on the best values in results oriented promotional marketing items.