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Choosing Promotional Items For A New Product Launch

By: Tina Rinaudo Home | Business | Advertising


A campaign to launch a new product obviously has far more parts to it than just a few promotional items, but the promotional items that you choose for the launch can help tie all the pieces together.

There are many separate pieces that go into a new product launch. So many decisions must be made, from timing to packaging to advertising to market. One of the things that you should do early in the process is start deciding on the promotional campaign that will publicize your new product and how it will be handled. While some of the decisions may need to be put off till the details are firmer (you can't choose the colors for promotional items before you choose the packaging colors, for instance), you can start the process long before the product is ready for market launch. Here are some of the points to consider when deciding on how to handle promotional items for your new product launch.

Is there a promotional item that ties in to the purpose of your new product, or will you have to design one?
In many cases, you'll find that the promo item you want to use already exists. If you're planning a viral marketing campaign, for instance, car stickers and t-shirts are great vehicles to raise awareness of the new product and build anticipation for its launch.

How can you use promotional items to build anticipation and curiosity about your new product?
There are lots of creative ways to get the buzz started about your new product. One of the best is direct mail to your existing customers. Keep the curiosity factor high be keeping details scant, and include a highly visible and useful promotional item in the package. A t-shirt or travel mug with a provocative saying is an ideal choice for this type of anticipation building.

Who should get your promotional items?
Once upon a time, that answer would be easy. In the world of fifteen-minute sensations it gets a little more complex. Start by considering your target market. Who do they listen to? Where do they get their information? Some possible targets for your promotional items might be newspaper or magazine columnists in your industry, professional bloggers, peer leaders in early adopter groups, a purchased direct mail list or your existing customers.

Target your own team first.
Whatever you do, don't forget your own sales staff in the list of who should get your promotional items. The first step of a new product launch is always introducing it to your own staff. Get them excited and enthused, and they'll lead the rest of the world right to your door.

More information about promotional items and promotional gifts can be found online by searching for the leading online suppliers of promotional products. You can tap into their wealth of experience to ensure that you have the perfect promotional gift or business gift to promote your business.

Why not request a quick quote from YesGifts or other online suppliers; you will find that YesGifts will give you great value for money providing you with the best quality promotional item for your business convention. Don't forget to check out their special offers and great deals on selected items.



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Tina Rinaudo is one of the leading lights in the UK promotional products industry. Tina is the co-founder of YesGifts, the UK's fastest growing online promotional items resource specialising in promotional mugs, pens, mouse mats, umbrellas, conference items and much more. For more information please visit www.yesgifts.co.uk

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