At Last, the Secret to Promotional Products is Revealed

Part of a successful branding strategy involves creating a lasting impression with consumers. Do it right, and you can gain a competitive edge. Do it wrong, and you’re wasting money.

With promotional products, the same adage holds true. If you don’t take the time to create a compelling, memorable brand, the promotional products you choose won’t get the impact you want from them. In effect, it’s like throwing money out the window.

What’s the Secret?

It is actually very simple. Here’s your inside look:

• Know your brand message.
• Choose a promotional product that confirms that message.

Now, we know you need a little more help than that, otherwise, you wouldn’t be reading this article. So, let’s break the secret down a bit further.

An Up-Close Look

You can’t drive any success with promotional products if you don’t first have a firm grasp on your branding. With the right branding message in place, you can build a successful promotional product strategy:

Step 1: Know thy Audience

In order for the promotional product to send the right message, you need to know more about whom you’re sending the message to. This is marketing 101, but it’s surprising how many businesses make assumptions, instead of really narrowing in on the target audience.

Step 2: Know thy Message

Your promotional product will either confirm your brand message, or confuse consumers.

Don’t let it do the latter.

A winning combination occurs when you choose a promotional product with a clear message. This message should identify with your audience. For example, a promo product aimed at business executives should generally be formal, and perhaps even serious. To target a younger audience, you may be safe getting more playful and employing popular cultural reference.

Step 3: Choose thy Product

If you’ve spent time analyzing your audience and message, this part will come easy.

You see, choosing a product is a process that involves carefully evaluating the user. For busy professionals, you can go with a custom USB flash drive which can be utilized in the office. For busy mothers, a more pragmatic product might work better, or one that brings laughter into the home.

Whether you’re turning to promotional products to boost brand recognition, drive more traffic to your site, or reward loyal customers, the secret to effective promotional products is driving home the right brand message when choosing a marketing or promotional item. It really is that simple!