Designing A Calendar or Time Planner

Calendars and time planners are a perfect giveaway promotional gift because users need new ones every year. Please your customers by using these tips below:


1. Keep it simple- don't try to be overly creative on this promotional item 
2. Add a personalized pen
3. Don't focus on material- these products are meant to last a year so if you are on a budget dont feel bad using lower-price options!
4. Dark colors are favored for planners and calendars 
5. Reach out to notetakers- real estate, education, law firms, etc.
6. Sell during New Years, so start planning ahead!
7. Target schools and services 
8. High tech imprint is not necessary to make a statement, screen printing is quick and gives the best color resolution over other methods
9. Customize it- add your logo and slogan for the best way to make your calendar or planners stand out
10. Don't fear tech advances- 80% of people still carry around a physical calendar

Shop Kinetic Promos now for a variety of planners, notebooks and calendars! 

Brand Your Start-Up!

For launching your start-up, a great idea is not merely enough to get you started in the business world today. 
Branding is often thought of as something that comes later when ready to launch, but in order to be successful you must know IT'S ALL ABOUT MARKETING FROM THE START!!!!!
Find a way to easily communicate what your product does and then start spreading the word with PR and viral marketing tactics. They’re both things that can be extremely effective with little or no money.
A good way to spread the word about your start-up can be promotional products- Remember, "you dont get a second chance to make a first impression"- so do it right, it's worth it!

Customized Pens!

On Kinetic Promos, we have thousands of promotional products that cater to your needs.

If you are just starting out- consider beginning with office supplies such as pens and pencils. These are very useful and essential products that always come in handy!

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Effectiveness of Promotional Products

In 2009, PPAI studies showed promotional products effectiveness as an advertising medium.


They discovered that:

•  94 percent could recall a promotional product they had received in the past two years
• 89 percent could also recall the advertiser
• 83 percent reported that they liked receiving promotional products
• 69 percent generally keep the promotional product

With the many forms of advertisement these days, such as TV, print, and especially online sources, promotional products remain a significant method in increasing attention for your brand name. 

Successful Branding

Every company’s goal is for the audience to recognize their brand name, for example memorable slogans and icons such as “Just Do It” (Nike), “I’m Lovin it!” (McDonalds), the apple logo (Apple) are all easily recognizable and catchy.

Are you trying to find a company name or slogan that will work?

Ask yourself these questions to make sure your name or slogan will guarantee successful branding:

• Is your slogan or logo easy to recognize?
• Does it look good and sound right?
• Is it easy to pronounce?
• Did you think about copyrights?
• Does your slogan reflect the essence of your company?
• Is your slogan simple? Remember, “Less is more!”
• Does your logo catch the viewers eyes? 
• Do the words translate properly? (Pepsi's slogan is "Pepsi brings you back to life", but in Chinese it translates as "Pepsi brings your ancestors back from the grave"- Avoid this mistake and make sure your slogan is international!

If so, you're ready to start promoting your brand name! 

Check out all of our promotional products on Kinetic Promos where you can upload your logo and slogan on all different types of merchandise. 

Small Business Marketing Tips

For small businesses, it can be tough when it comes to promotional advertising. As long as you plan properly and are confident, incorporating promotional products can be a highly effective marketing tool. Here are a list of important things to consider...

Who is your audience?

- The more you know your audience the more personal you can go with customization

- Showing you know your recipients is a great way to build a connection and to ensure your gifts will be practical

How will the gifts be distributed?

- Considering signing up for a booth at an upcoming tradeshow- this will be a good way to educate your clients 

- After a phone call/ email slide show or in person presentation, promotional products are a great reminder and effective marketing tool

- Send it in the mail But don't forget to inform them prior to sending the products!

What message do you want to send?

- This is one of the most important factors in sending promotional products

- Stay short, simple and to the point!

-Come up with a slogan or logo that stands out

Feedback- don't be shy!

- After the products are sent out, ask the company if they enjoyed their gift

- Ask for suggestions

-Don't forget it is important to hear if there has been a mistake you wouldn't want to make it again in the future! 

Going Green!

This past May, Peter Carlisle, the Mayor of Honolulu joined the other three counties to make Hawaii the first state to ban plastic disposable bags by retailers. By July 15, 2015 the four counties bans will be implemented. The ban affects bags that contain less than 40 percent recycled material.

More and more people are turning to environmentally friendly products each day and many cities are in the process of banning the use of disposable bags. Because of this increasing interest in protecting our environment, companies are encouraged and admired when showing their support.

For retailers looking to offer reusable bags as alternatives, kinetic promos has a large variety of eco-friendly product with options such as our 
- laminated/non-laminated landscape totes
-canvas bas
-grocery totes
- bottle bag totes 
.....and more!

The widespread implementations of these products are a great opportunity and an excellent method of brand and company exposure!

Tips for Successful Tradeshow Giveaways!

When planning for your next trade show event this season, you must also prepare to market your brand in a way no one can forget.

Promotional giveaways are a crucial part of marketing strategies and help draw visitors to your booths and provide brand recognition, even after the event has ended.

PPAI study shows, “Promotional Products have a higher recall rate- 82.6 percent- than any other advertising medium, including television, print and online ads”- with this being said, who wouldn’t want to extend their brands name this season?

SO HOW DO YOU MAKE YOUR PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS STAND OUT EFFECTIVELY?

- Have you thought of informing your mailers about the show beforehand? Such as mailing out company magnets! This may be a helpful way to gain excitement and spread the word

-  Choose items that reflect your brands image and reflect a positive image

- Products that are useful for a significant amount of time, for example calendars- this will be a constant reminder for 12 months!

Gifts that can be used often have more visibility (Tote bags, pens…)

- Consider your audience and aim the products towards them! (Age, interests, profession) For example for a Tech crowd, consider giving USB drives...

Green products are a great way to show your environmental awareness! (Re-usable canvas tote bags)

- Buy in bulk- leftover items can be used at future shows as well and when ordering in bulk you get a better deal! Consider ordering a small quantity of higher- end products for your top clients 

It's Play Time!

In golf and tennis, perhaps more than any other sports, wardrobe matters!

Did you know Polo shirts were a bit scandalous when tennis champ Rene Lacoste introduced the Polo shirt in 1927?

The shift from the oxford button downs and blazers, to a thin and more casual shirt left the French Tennis Federation a bit skeptical at first. But it is now the standard and typical attire for golf and tennis players alike.

Check out our wide selection of sports apparel and promotional clothing styles for your games before summer approaches! And don’t forget you can customize your golf and tennis equipment as well!

Company Picnic Giveaways

As the weather heats up, some companies encourage employees to let down their hair down and have a good time by holding company picnics. While there are plenty of items to consider in planning a company picnic—location, catering, activities, and so on—there is one thing you should not forget: COMPANY PICNIC GIVEAWAYS!

Whether you’re looking for a custom t-shirt for employees to wear during the tug-of-war contest or want an item to commemorate the event, Kinetic Promos is your company picnic product headquarters. Keep reading below to see some of our favorite ideas for company picnic giveaways....

- T- Shirts

- Sunglasses

- Hats

- Folding Chairs

- Water Bottles

- Hand Sanitizer 

- Footballs

.....and many more products!

Make sure your next company outing is an event to remember!!!