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| offered out there, it is understandable that you might | | | | are a sporting goods store, giving away a pink purse |
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| you may say cost is the deciding factor and, perhaps, | | | | communicating a strong brand message, as with |
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| damaged custom bag spilling its contents in a very | | | | promotional bag? |
| public place - carrying your logo. Or a client saying, "No, | | | | Trade shows, conferences, parties, corporate |
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| its crazy colors. It will be hard to fix those mistakes, | | | | and on. Custom bags are the most-versatile of |
| and even harder to explain them to the bosses. | | | | promotional items, as they can suit all sorts of events |
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| Here are 3 guide questions to make the tough job of | | | | very nature of these events. In terms of budget, |
| choosing a lot easier: | | | | logistics and an array of other factors, they define and |
| Who's your target? | | | | limit the kind of bag that you can give away so you |
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| Before anything else, get to know the recipient of your | | | | distributing particular types of promotional bags. Trade |
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| behavior. What you are giving should be something | | | | durable bags with a roomy design for holding catalogs |
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| example, are the ideal gifts for important male business | | | | you are going to have to give away hundreds of |
| clients, but these will not really suit female executives | | | | pieces at one show alone. But at company |
| or your everyday customers well. Female big leaguers, | | | | celebrations and departmental functions, you can go |
| in fact, would appreciate a classy laptop bag or | | | | ahead and splurge with richer materials and |
| cosmetic case more. For your loyal customer, a tote | | | | more-complex designs. |
| bag filled with goodies will be perfect. | | | | After answering these 3 questions, you are now |
| What is the message you are sending out? | | | | ready to choose the bag that will fit your need best |
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