With VistaPrint, Amazon and a whole slew of other sites out there why should you work with a promotional consultant for branded merchandise?
It's true that most business owners can find anything that we need online - and probably at a lower price point...but it's also true that most business owners are not marketers.
Most people don't spend time scouring industry magazines looking for the pantone color of the season, the newest true type fonts, the hottest trends in apparel - most people don't spend their evenings and weekends tracking ROI on the pens that were handed out at a trade show. They have more important things to do... like running their businesses.
Β Here are a few reasons why you should use a Promotional Consultant from ProMed or UniversalPromo, Inc.
#1 - Our consultants are committed to the success of your program
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Β Winning promotional campaigns donβt just happen - They take work. Planning must go into each aspect from establishing objectives, determining your message, creating artwork, sourcing products, maintaining brand consistency in printing, distributing the products and tracking the success or failure.
#2 - Our company utilizes multiple vendors and has a rating system for the products and the manufacturers
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Β While you can find a mug online, our team has access to hundreds of mugs, in a multitude of colors, sizes, shapes, materials, designs, etc. We understand that a mug is not just a mug it's a representation of your company. We work to ensure that your brand image is maintained and that the quality of print and the mug is superior.
Β #3 - Our qualified promotional consultants can add creativity, innovation and imagination to your overall program to achieve your desired goals.
Β Many websites show you the products they want to sell, but a qualified promotional consultant will listen to what you want and help you find the right product for your needs. Β You gain a valuable team member that will understand your goals and be right there to assist in realizing those goals for years. They become your marketing department.
Β #4 - Our dedicated professionals are here for you
Β When you order online, who monitors your order and your deadline? Your promotional consultant has your interests in mind. Most websites will offer an email acknowledgment, Β but your consultant will hand-hold your order before, during and after it ships.
Β #5 - Our Team is all about brand management
Β You might have found a great product, but will your logo imprint on it? Will it be recognizable? Our qualified promotional consultants can explain the printing processes and any issues with printing that your message may present. We make sure the printing is will be done properly by ensuring accurate transfer of your artwork, including correct fonts, size, spacing and many other important factors.