Why promo works
The power of promotional products
Ten reasons promotional products earn their place in your marketing mix, backed by industry research.



By the numbers
Branding that sticks
- are more likely to do business with a brand after receiving a promo product
- 83%
- recall the advertiser’s name on a promotional product
- 88%
- keep promotional products for more than a year
- 81%
- of trade show attendees view a brand more favorably after receiving an item
- 76%
The only advertising people thank you for
Promotional products are the only form of advertising consumers say “thank you” for. Now that’s goodwill you can brand.
Recipients spend 27% more
And they’re 75% more likely to return. It’s not swag — it’s ROI in disguise.
9 in 10 recall the branding
7 in 10 recall the call to action. Unlike digital ads, promo products don’t get scrolled past.
All five senses
Promo engages sight, touch, hearing, smell and even taste. Sensory marketing? You’re holding it.
Works with every channel
Promotional products work in tandem with digital, direct mail and social media. Smart marketers integrate; smarter ones include promo.
4x more responses
Direct mail campaigns with a promotional product incentive generated four times the responses. Want more engagement? Add a gift.
Put your brand in their hands
Your message lasts longer than a social trend or an email open. Tell us about your audience and we’ll help you find products they’ll keep.
Sources: PPAI – Georgia Southern University Study; PPAI – L.J. Market Research Study; PPAI – Southern Methodist University; PPAI – Baylor University Study; PPAI Consumer Study; PPAI Buyer Study; PPAI Sales Volume Study.
