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Are Free Products Good for Marketing?<\/p>\n

Did you know that 53% of people<\/a> who have received free products from a company use these items about once every week?<\/p>\n

In fact, over 30% of Americans<\/a> own a free promotional bag given to them by a brand, and likely bearing its logo.<\/p>\n

If you’ve thought about gifting customers and trade show attendees free products, maybe you’ve wondered if it’s\u00a0really\u00a0worth it.<\/p>\n

In this post, we’re going to tell you why giving away free products<\/a> help your business!<\/p>\n

1. They Create Buzz Around Your Brand<\/h2>\n

Have you just launched your company?<\/p>\n

Done a major rebranding?<\/p>\n

Just looking for a way to end a sales slump?<\/p>\n

Promotional products can help. Plus, since everyone loves free stuff, it’s pretty much a guarantee that people will start sharing their SWAG on social media.<\/p>\n

That means you’ll get lots of eyes on your brand’s logo and products – even people that didn’t get a goodie bag full of promotional products<\/strong><\/a>. That’s a great way to access a wide market!<\/p>\n

2. They’re a Great Hook<\/h2>\n

Be honest: how many times have you stopped to check out a table of food because someone was giving away free samples?<\/p>\n

Have you ever filled out a survey or listened to a pitch because you wanted a t-shirt or a tote bag?<\/p>\n

We know you have. You got what you wanted,\u00a0and\u00a0you listened to a pitch that may have convinced you to work with that company or buy their products.<\/p>\n

Free items are a small investment that can be a lot more effective than traditional advertising methods because you’re already doing something to benefit the customer by giving them a gift.<\/p>\n

3. They Get People In Your Doors Again<\/h2>\n

You know how people get that just-fell-in-love, dazed and happy look in their eyes when they talk about all the free samples they had at Costco that weekend?<\/p>\n

Well, chances are, all the freebies convinced them to make a trip to Costco a part of their weekly (or monthly) routine.<\/p>\n

The same can be said of promotional products.<\/p>\n

When people know you’re a brand that gives away free stuff, they’re a lot more likely to come through your stores regularly.<\/p>\n

They may get a free product, but often, these promotional products end up paying for themselves when customers add more things to their shopping carts when they come to get them.<\/p>\n

Need proof that it works? Just check how full your cart is the next time you walk out of stores like Costco.<\/p>\n

4. It’s Crazy Affordable Advertising<\/h2>\n

Are you getting tired of spending tons of money every month on advertising campaigns that just don’t seem to be working?<\/p>\n

Instead, think about how customized and branded promotional products could be a much more targeted and wider reaching marketing plan.<\/p>\n

Lots of eyes will be on your products every day. Affordable and highly effective promotional products include Custom T-Shirts<\/a>, Water Bottles<\/a>, Custom Ballpoint Pens<\/a>, Phone Stands<\/a> and Coffee Mugs<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Both the customer that sees your magnet every time she opens her fridge, and the people who’ve never heard of your brand, but see someone jogging in a hat with your logo on it in the park.<\/p>\n

Ready to Start Giving Away Free Products?<\/h2>\n

Hopefully, now you’re convinced that it’s time to start giving away free products to help advertise your brand!<\/p>\n

But where can you find the best promotional products out there?<\/p>\n

That’s where we come in!<\/p>\n

Get in touch with us today to learn all about the wide range of free products we can create for your brand. We make custom drinkware<\/a>, umbrellas<\/a>, pens<\/a>, and more!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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