Secret Advertising Weapons

Everyone is looking for a quick and easy advertising method that doesn't cost too much and produces big results. It may sound like a dream come true, but really promotional items fit the bill when it comes to inexpensive advertising with a big bang. Promotional products are so profitable that they are used by businesses big and small and can have a huge impact on your business for a nominal investment.

Here are some of the favorite promotional items that are used frequently in advertising:

1. Promotional Pen- This is the most commonly used promotional items. It is a perfect advertising tool, as they are one of the most inexpensive items available, and they have a great company exposure rate. Promotional pens have a tendency to travel from user to user, expanding the exposure to more then just the recipient. They are also popular because the cost of these pens make it simple to purchase in bulk, therefore allowing a business to distribute pens where ever they go.

2. Promotional travel mugs are another popular and effective promotional item that many companies have begun using. Everybody seems to be in a rush these days, and tend to take there coffee "to go" whether leaving their own home or purchasing it at a drive through window. If they have a durable travel mug, this will be what is used most frequently, therefore giving your company (which is advertised on the mug) a great deal of exposure in the general public.

3. BUMPER STICKERS AND WINDOW DECALS - These days cars are the most popular forms of transportation and that is why promotional bumper stickers are the most profitable item to advertise your business on. For just a few cents per item these stickers will travel far and be seen by many.

4. Promotional Mouse Mats are amongst one of the most popular promotional items and perfect for any event giveaway. Mouse Mats will be seen daily by the recipient of your give away, and therefore become a daily reminder of your company, services and products.

5. PROMOTIONAL SPORTS BOTTLES - These types of bottles are used by the sports enthusiast and fitness guru, but they are also used by people everyday to tote along drinks in. Another good item that gets around, promotional sports bottles make a good giveaway item and make a long lasting promotion.

6. Promotional T-Shirts - Everyone loves a t-shirt, so why not make an advertising opportunity out of it. Promotional t-shirts offer a large canvas for you to get your message across, and because you can imprint on the front and the back of a t-shirt, onlookers will be able to see your message no matter where they are standing. Promotional t-shirts tend to get a lot of use due the comfortable and they will soon become a regular clothing item when going shopping, attending a get together at a friends house, and many more places.

7. PROMOTIONAL TOYS - These items serve as a great promotion for businesses that involve children or parents. Promotional toy items keep the little ones busy and make a great way to promote a children friendly environment.

8. Promotional Gift Items- This is the perfect promotional product for holiday time gifts for employees and business associates. It is perfect for thanking these individuals for their services and business throughout the year, while promoting you company at the same time. It makes for a better gift then a fruit basket or a box of chocolates.

9. PROMOTIONAL CALENDARS - A great giveaway at the end of the year promotional calendars are one of the most popular items available guaranteed to give you twelve months of solid advertising, calendars can serve your year long promotional needs.

10. Promotional magnets serves as a durable business card, which is left in plain sight. You magnets will be placed on a refrigerator, a metal strip on a cubicle, and anywhere else that magnets will stick to. The magnet will receive much more exposure than a business card, and are less expensive to purchase.