Hartford Business Journal has recently published an article by Jody Ferrer dedicated to sharing information about the promotional products industry that we think you’ll love – especially if you are looking into getting some promotional products for your business.

Here’s one of our biggest take-aways from the article that we think you’ll find interesting too:

“The advertising specialty industry has come a long way since George Washington?s commemorative election buttons were made in 1789. In fact, he is the first-known user of promotional items. It is a $20 billion industry and growing every year. Did you know that 84 percent of people that see a company name or message on a promotional item remember it, while 62 percent have done business with the advertiser after receiving the item? ”

You can find a wide range of promotional products at Discountmugs.com to help you jump start your next advertising campaign!

We came across a recent blog post on Skyje.com about how promotional products can enlarge the advertising mix. Click here to read the post. Customized promotional products can help businesses succeed by increasing the likelihood that customers will remember a business and think of that business favorably. The trick for making promotional products effective may have a lot to do with producing high quality promotional products, like the product at Discountmugs.com.

Here are some more tips from this particular blog post that you may find helpful:

Through the promotional items, the object and intent that you wish to realize should be clear to you.

• Plan to minimize your extra costs in commerce in sooner.
• Decide on the types of gift that you can deem, keeping in mind your target listener.
• The occasion on which you want to give your Promotional products should be clear.
• Prefer on the budget type and price range that can be contentedly afforded by you to wish quality gifts.
• To create a diverse identity of your brand and its image in the souk, be thoughtful and distinct in its ideas.

Contact us today for more information about how you can use promotional products for your business to help you have an effective advertising scheme!!

Here’s a press release we sent out today telling the world more about the rave reviews we have been so proud of receiving for our work on customized promotional products and more…

Discountmugs.com – a leading manufacturer of custom promotional products and more – is pleased to announce that they are the recipient of the A+ business rating from the Better Business Bureau for the second year in a row. The announcement of the highest possible BBB rating confirms the company’s 99 percent customer satisfaction rating based on customer surveys.

“We’re very proud of the feedback that we have received from our customers about their service with us,” said Amin Rahman, CEO of Discountmugs.com. “This highest rated BBB classification is further proof of our commitment to excellent customer service and to delivering high quality and customized promotional items fast.”

Discountmugs.com has achieved this high customer satisfaction rating despite its prolific turn-out of customized products. According to Rahman, the company ships more than 100,000 customized orders each year. Orders include customized wedding gifts, personalized glassware, promotional pens, custom mugs, and much more. Customers can upload their artwork through an easy-to-use online interface and have it reviewed by professional graphic designers at Discountmugs.com before it is printed onto their orders.

Moreover, sales for Discountmugs.com have been booming, even in a down economy, said Rahman, who attributes part of the steady sales the company’s line of special edition President Barack Obama collector’s memorabilia, which includes customized plates and mugs to commemorate the election of the 44th President. “We saw a 50 percent sales jump in November alone because of the Obama memorabilia,” said Rahman

More About DiscountMugs.com

Discountmugs.com was founded in 1993 in order to provide custom-printed glassware, plates, custom decals, temporary tattoos, custom ceramic wares, sports bottles, stainless steel drink ware, and more at affordable prices. Since its founding, the company has been producing 40,000 coffee mugs, 15,000 glassware products, and 10,000 travel mugs in their 200,000 square foot facility each day.

For more information, visit www.discountmugs.com.

Just a reminder that discountmugs.com is currently running a special sale on some items. These items include:

• Customized mouse pads
• customized photo mugs
• PolyStar Delux water bottles
• Ceramic Style Travel mugs
• Libbey Napa Country Wine Glasses
• and more.

With this sale, you’ll also get the same great customer service and high quality that you have come to expect from Discountmugs.com. You’ll also love the fast turn-around time and shipping for every order. Contact us today for more information on our special sale products and more.

Are you looking for a customized mouse pad to commemorate your special occassion or to serve as a promotional product for your next event? Then take a look at the wide selection of customized mouse pads that are available at discountmugs.com. Our selection includes round, square, and rectangular mouse pads with your customized artwork or image.

Whether you’re looking for a mouse pad to commemorate a school reunion, wedding, holiday, or special event, these personalized mouse pads may do just the trick. Plus, these mouse pads make amazing (and used) promotional items to help your customers and future customers remember your name and services.

Want to get creative with your customized mouse pad? Then add some helpful tips related to your business or services. Share fun tid bits. And always be sure to include your contact information and information about how you can help! Minimum order is just 10!

DiscountMugs.com offers a wide selection of customized plates and tiles for all occassions. These plates and tiles come in a wide variety of sizes and styles, including 8 inch round plates, 10 inch round plates, and tiles. Many of the plates are constructed using high-quality porceline and gold edging, adding elegance and style to any collection of fine tableware or any collector’s cupboard.

Simply upload your own artowrk, photograph, or message through our easy online uploading tool, or have one of our professional graphic designers walk you through the design process in order to get the most organized and well-made customized plate or tile for your needs.

Contact us today for more information about our customized plate and tile services or to get started right away!

Print your school name or class year on a water bottle that your classmates will use.

Class reunion organizers: it’s time to start thinking about the party favors you’re going to give away at this year’s class reunion. Whether you’re celebrating your 5-year reunion, 10-year reunion, or more, having a customized give-away as a party favor can help to bring spirit to your class.

Here are some ideas for products that you can print with your class year, school name, a funny saying that pertains to your class, and more.

1. A high-quality pen with your class year and school on it.

2. A water bottle – BPA-free, of course! Got a funny image of your class president then and now? Imprint it on the water bottle for a laugh for everyone.

3. Say Cheers with a custom-printed beer glass. You may want to check with your school to make sure it’s okay to print the logo on a beer glass (if the reunion is for a high school).

4. Thank folks for making the trip with a custom-printed travel mug in your school colors.

5. Print your class yearbook photo onto a ceramic mug for a good laugh!

For more ideas for promotional products that you can customize, visit our site to browse through our extensive inventory of high-quality customizable products you’ll love.

If you are like many businesses that use promotional products for special events, you’ve learned that high-quality promotional products are not only used by your customers and future customers, but they also are highly effective in sending business your way. From time to time, you may find that you have printed a few too many of a promotional product for a special event. Don’t worry – you’re not alone. It’s difficult to guess how many people will attend each trade show, workshop, or other special event.

But what do you do with the extra promotional prodcuts? If you can’t reuse them for another upcoming event or around your office, then we suggest doing what the Promotional Products International Corporation did and donate those extra products to Kids in Need (or a charity of your choice). Last year, Promotional Products International Corporation collected more than $36 million worth of promotional products that they were able to donate to folks that could use them. Here’s an article you may find inspiring.

At Discountmugs.com, we’re always looking for ways to help you find the lowest prices on produts you need in order to make a difference in your business. We encourage you to always look for opportunities to make a difference in your community!

Extra promotional pens can be donated to local schools for children to use.

This 16oz Polycarbonate water bottle is a perfect item to include in your fall fundraiser. It comes in nine colors like cobalt, light blue, aqua, clear, grey, red, pink, orange, and green and can be customized in our design studio so that it includes your organization’s logo or words of inspiration. Whether you belong to a bicycle club, swim club, karate dojo, theater troupe, school newspaper, debate club, soccer or lacrosse team I’m sure you can find a size and color that is perfect for your organization. Then click over to the design studio and customize it with your own high-quality imprint or design.

Right now shipping is free on all polycarbonate water bottles so now is the time to place your order. Discountmugs.com is one of America’s largest factory direct supplier of promotional products and they offer 110% Price Guarantee on all custom printed promotional products. The Better Business Bureau has awarded discountmugs.com with their top award, and A+++.

Now is the perfect time to place your order for promotional and personalized water and sport bottles because for a limited time shipping is absolutely free. Pictured above is the 34oz Poly Fresh Round Water Bottles. This water bottle can be customized to promote your team or organization. I think it’s perfect for the high school football team. They’re always start practicing even when it is still so darn hot. 34 ounces of fresh water would certainly help alleviate some of the strain of working out in the hot sun with all those pads and gear on. These personalized sports bottles are available in four colors: red, cobalt blue, light blue, and grey. Add you team’s logo and you’re in business with just a few mouse clicks.

Order today and pay absolutely no shipping and have your order by the first week of September…just in time to show your support of your favorite team. Discountmugs.com is the internet’s largest provider of customized water bottles. They’ve been in business for 15 years and have the recommendation of the Better Business Bureau. Your order and personal information are safe and secure with discountmugs.com.