Effectiveness of Promotional Products Marketing
Independent research studies conducted for Promotional Products Association International demonstrate the effectiveness of promotional products marketing. Here's proof that promotional products really do work:
2005 Estimate of Promotional Products Distributor Sales
The 2005 sales volume figures reflect an increase of 4.06 percent in distributor revenues. With this increase, sales for the industry for 2005 are at $18,013,763,752.
Top Buyers of Promotional Products
The following list ranks the top purchasers of promotional products according to the findings of a 2003 study by
Advertising Campaigns
Promotional product mailings can dramatically improve response rates.
Customer Goodwill
Promotional products foster customer goodwill (positive attitudes and feelings) toward a company and its salespeople.
Customer Referrals
Generate customer referrals using promotional products.
Direct Mail
Make a significant difference in direct mail response rates with the use of promotional products.
Employee Awards & Incentives
Awards and incentive programs improve performance and motivate employees.
Repeat Business
Customers come back more frequently when you implement direct mail programs using promotional products.
Three Dimensional Direct Mail Packaging
Packaging of promotional products can evoke curiosity, as well as increase direct mail response rates.
Tradeshows
Promotional products increase traffic to an exhibitor's tradeshow booth.
Information provided by the Promotional Products Association International
- What are Promotional Products?
- Using Promotional Gifts
- Promotional Advertising
- History of Advertising Specialties
- Where to use Promotional Products
- When should I use Corporate Gifts?
- Press Releases
- Promotional Trends
- Articles
- Promotional Product Brand Directory