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Companies are increasingly becoming environment conscious. This concern for the nature is evident in their drive toward paperless offices and waste segregation, among many measures. So it isn’t surprising that this environment-friendly thrust also affects their choices of promotional gifts.

Here are some tips from the Everythingmugs team on sourcing environment-friendly promotional mugs and drinkware:

• Not everything that’s made of plastic is bad for the environment. One of the better kind is polycarbonate, which is impact-resistant and durable. Sports bottles made of polycarbonate are your best bet. These models come in various eye-catching colors. 

• Drive home the point with visible reminders. This can cooler encourages all and sundry to “Think Green.”  On top of your logo and corporate details, you might also want to insert a one-line reminder to clients and customers to do their share in caring for the environment.

• Ask your account manager for any recycled product in the Everythingmugs line-up. From water bottles to mugs and coasters that use retired currency, denim scraps, and newsprint or post-industrial plastic, there certainly is something for environment-conscious buyers like you.  

If your company is sponsoring a sports tournament, one of the many things you should consider is giveaways. Events of these proportions are a good way of gaining visibility, especially if the event is covered by TV, print, and online media.

When choosing giveaways, remember that you should also consider the event itself. Is it a golf tournament? Then you should find golf-themed premiums. If you’re sponsoring the opening of basketball or baseball season, you can find a range of premiums that conforms to your theme.

Make sure your participants leave with something reminding them both of the event and your brand.

• A perfect giveaway in any sports event, this carabiner bottle holder holds the neck of a water into place and can be attached to the belt or bag loops.  

• These football tumblers are useful ways to announce the opening of football season or solicit support for the university team. 

• Your gung-ho cheering squad and avid fans will appreciate having these leatherette can holders on hand while watching the game. Logos can be silk-screened on the supple, leather-like vinyl surface.

As with any other promotional product that you’re sourcing, it’s best to seek the advice of your account manager and check printing techniques that will work well on these products. You want to make sure your logo stays in place for a long time.

Everythingmugs has the biggest online inventory of mugs, drinkware, and other accessories for your promotional needs. Call your account manager now and find out how we can make your next promotion successful.

Why Mugs Make Good Giveaways

Customized mugs are a cost-effective means of advertising one’s product, company, or service because they are always in use and last for a long time.

Mugs are especially useful in the office setting and will surely be appreciated by your recipients.

Being very handy, mugs make good traveling advertisements.

Imagine an office worker chatting with his co-workers, walking from cubicle to cubicle, and sipping coffee from his logo-printed mug. Think of the mileage you’re getting from such generous promotion.

Mugs, especially those with colorful designs and logos, make good conversation pieces.

“Where’d you get that?” is surely the first question that will come up, especially if the mug is printed with eye-catching patterns or witty quotations or one-liners.

EverythingMugs has a wide selection of mugs and other drinkware and accessories that will surely make your promotion a success.

Sourcing Mugs and Drinkware the Easy Way

A beginner’s guide to painless, no-fuss sourcing

If you’re sourcing promotional mugs and drinkware for the first time, you’re probably overwhelmed by the vast selection of items offered in this site.

Imagine this: you have less than a month before your marketing campaign kicks off. You need about 1,000 mugs imprinted with your logo for the big day, and you need it fast. Where and how to start?

There are many things to consider when sourcing mugs. Most buyers will look at the price, but there is actually more to premiums than just the figures.

Here we give you a rundown of what to look out for when sourcing promotional mugs.

Price - Price is a consideration if you are working within a budget and especially if you need items in bulk. The objective is to get the best deal at the lowest prices.

Look out for ongoing promotions. Products on sale are usually stocked in huge volumes so you can be sure that your desired quantity will be met.

Quality - Quality is something you can never sacrifice when you are sourcing a product. Whether mugs, shirts, bags, or any other promotional item, quality should always be among your major considerations. Make comparisons and look up unfamiliar terms.

Keep in mind that you want to make a good impression on your recipients and you want a product that will carry your logo for a longer time.

Production time ­When on a deadline, consider the product’s turnaround time. Between two products with the same price, you are better off choosing the item that can be shipped to you at a faster pace.

One way of narrowing down your selection is by checking out the products in our Rush category . Items included here are available at a shorter turnaround time, usually in less than five working days.

Minimum order - The minimum order quantity varies from one product to another. Some tumblers can be purchased for as many as 36 pieces while others for 24. Smaller or less expensive items are sold in bigger volumes.

If you’re ordering for a specific event, you don’t want to get too much and have items in excess. If the product will only be imprinted with the company logo and can be used for an unlimited time, by all means, go ahead and order a lot. Items are usually less expensive when you buy them in huge quantities.

With this information, sourcing should be easier for you. If it gets complicated, an account manager is on call 24-7 to help you choose the right premium for your promotion.

Customized Mugs as Merchandise

How to earn money from your promotional products

Most companies use giveaways to promote themselves or their products. These premiums are given free, such as when a company is sponsoring an event, rewarding its customers for their loyalty, or enticing consumers to buy their products.

Some companies, however, have made a business by selling personalized products.

A case in point is Hard Rock Café, that British-founded chain of theme restaurants known for its celebrity memorabilia.

Hard Rock has achieved a cult-like status over the years that visitors consider it a must-see similar to regular tourist attractions and do not leave without buying merchandise with the Hard Rock logo.

This strategy not only promotes the restaurant but is also another way of making money. Since Hard Rock is an established brand, it can sell its collectibles at a premium. Consumers do not think twice about buying, say, a beer mug with the company logo on it at thrice the price of a regular unbranded model.

Customized merchandise may also work for universities, sports teams, museums, and even airlines.

Harvard University, for instance, has a line of collectibles that include mugs, magnets, stationery, key chains, totes, and even jewelry. 

It’s only a matter of studying how to package a product for people to buy it. Of course, one also has to pay attention to quality. Because these are collectibles, they are expected to last longer than the usual premiums that are given free.