‘Tis the season again to bring out the inner child in both ourselves and our clients. It’s better to give than receive, which is why something like promotional toys should be such an important part of your marketing campaign. Who can forget the feeling of unwrapping a present from a friend or family member during the holiday season? Not only is the gift appreciated, but additionally, the positive feelings associated with that gift carry on from year to year. This same type of sentiment can be carried out through your marketing.
Many enthusiasts collect toys through the years. Everything from dolls to matchbox cars to old fashion wooden toys are sought out from garage sales, second hand stores, estate sales, and even from other collectors. Toys with company logos have always been a favorite among collectors, too-especially ones that have aged a bit. A quick search online for ‘vintage Coca Cola toys’, for instance, will return some interesting results:
Collectible items with the Marvel and DC logos sell for premium prices, as do many others. You may not own a business that is on the level with Coca Cola (yet!), but when you are searching for a promotional product for your company, you really should consider promotional toys.
Inexpensive items such as crayons, custom ping pong balls, Frisbees and hacky sacks, to name just a few, are tremendous for advertising when emblazoned with your brightly colored logo, and of course the custom Santa hat with your company logo comes always handy as an employee or customer gift. These toys can be given away in large quantities at tradeshows, conventions and other events.
More expensive items, such as a football bean bag throw, a premium poker game set, or a stuffed plush bear with your logo, make wonderful gifts for employees and customers and their families.
No matter what business you are in this season, a promotional toy add a touch of fun and fit in nicely to your holiday marketing. Of course, if you happen to be in the toy business, or in any business that involves children in any way, there is no better choice for a promotional product than toys! Hospitals use them, doctors and dentist offices have found them very helpful in calming young patients. There are few businesses that can’t benefit from the use of promotional toys!