2019-11-15 00:00
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Redbows is one of the UK's leading BPMA Charter Distributors of promotional marketing and advertising gifts branded with a logo or supplied as plain stock items. The blog provides information, comment and news on Rebdows and the promotional merchandise industry.
2019-11-04 00:00
Metal, plastic or glass: what type of bottle should I choose?
The past couple of years has seen a growing awareness around single-use plastic. In the UK alone, it’s estimated that 38… Read More
2019-10-10 23:00
A collection of festive products from the Redbows Christmas shop including Drinkware, Giveaways, Technology, Stationery, Home and Living and Sweets. We offer a wide variety of Christmas pro… Read More
2019-06-16 23:00
Summer is just around the corner, which means it’s time to start planning your summer campaign. At Redbows we offer a wide range of products suitable for Hotels, Corporate Businesses… Read More
2019-03-28 00:00
Branded bags are one of the best ways to promote your company or organisation. In the 2018 market research report by Sourcing City, bags were the top of the first 20 products most people en… Read More
2019-02-25 00:00
Eco-friendly products have been sweeping across mainstream marketing channels recently, thanks to their ability to promote positive sentiment and sustainable practices. Environmentally frien… Read More
2018-11-06 00:00
Why use printed travel mugs? It’s no surprise that in today’s climate businesses are now asking themselves this question when planning marketing strategies and selecting the pr… Read More
2018-10-30 00:00
In the UK we consume and estimated 660,900 tones of chocolate each year with an avery of 3 bars per week or 11kg per person per year. Chocolate appeals to a very wide demographic and modern… Read More
2018-10-24 23:00
Exhibition planning doesn’t have to be one of the most stressful marketing activities you undertake. We’ve put together an exhibition planning checklist that will help you to pl… Read More
2018-10-16 23:00
Umbrellas are a superb promotional tool and tick the box in terms of providing a useful function and large advertising area. Choose the right umbrella and you will give your clients a produ… Read More
2018-10-15 23:00
When you use environmentally friendly promotional products in your marketing, you make a very positive statement about your company and your brand. Just how green you make your marketing de… Read More
2018-09-13 23:00
For thousands of years, tea has been considered the key to good health and mental wellbeing. Advancements in modern science, has allowed researchers to find supporting evidence for the tr… Read More
2018-08-06 23:00
Everything you need to know about Promotional Advent Calendars
The deadline date for Promotional Advent Calendars is fast approaching. Don’t miss out on a fantastic opportunity to… Read More
2018-07-29 23:00
Our personalised sweets collection is packed with sweets that can be used in a variety of marketing campaigns. We offer a wide range of confectionery items to promote your business or organ… Read More
2018-07-29 23:00
Our Promotional sweets collection is packed with sweets that can be used in a variety of marketing campaigns. We offer a wide range of confectionery items to promote your business or organ… Read More
2018-07-29 23:00
Our branded sweets collection is packed with sweets that can be used in a variety of marketing campaigns. We offer a wide range of confectionery items to promote your business or organisat… Read More
2018-07-01 23:00
There is a definite shift in the UK away from single-use plastic carrier bags to more eco-friendly ‘bags for life’ and ones made from more natural materials including cotton, ju… Read More
2018-06-24 23:00
The name ‘Teddy Bear’ originated from an incident involving former United States President Theodore Roosevelt, who was commonly known as Teddy. In November 1902, Roosevelt att… Read More
2018-03-06 00:00
For millions of people, Easter is one of the most important dates in the Christian calendar as it signifies the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The symbols surrounding this event h… Read More
2018-01-22 00:00
Below we have listed the top 5 benefits of advertising gifts and marketing products. Increasing your understanding of the benefits is an important aspect to any successful marketing campaig… Read More
2017-12-08 00:00
It’s CHRISTMAS! For for the office workers already sipping on mulled wine and singing their hearts out to Christmas songs played on the radio. For the rest of the office without holida… Read More
2017-10-30 00:00
Halloween is approaching like a ghost in a kid’s film; quickly and dramatically. The focus as with most holidays is in the build-up to the event and popular brands like Asda and Aldi h… Read More
2017-10-21 23:00
There has never been a better time to start a business. Whilst legislation and financial regulations have got tighter, the internet and associated marketing technologies around the world wi… Read More
2017-10-14 23:00
The general consensus around social media is that it’s a global phenomenon that has helped change the way we look at the world. Instead of talking to each other while sitting in a caf… Read More
2017-10-07 23:00
It’s official! School has started and universities have opened their doors to new and returning students. Societies and clubs are hard at work recruiting members for their teams and p… Read More
2017-09-26 23:00
As the title suggests even Redbows are fond of the glorious substance called sweets. From branded biscuit tins to branded sweets, Redbows can supply a range of promotional items to satisfy… Read More
2017-08-04 23:00
The use of Pantone Guides as a colour reference chart is common in many industries today. The guides form part of the Pantone Matching System (PMS), developed by an American company that de… Read More
2017-07-30 23:00
Did #LoveIsland leave you head of over heels with Kem and Amber? Were you one of the millions who got hooked and watched the #ITV show every week? I have to say that it was hard to meet any… Read More
2017-07-20 23:00
Social media has grown into a major new marketing platform. Traditionally the marketing communications mix consisted of a range of marcoms channels including direct mail, advertising, publi… Read More
2017-07-14 23:00
We all have favourite brands whether its cars, clothes or even chocolate. Over time we build up what’s called ‘brand loyalty’ and buy these products or services because we… Read More
2017-07-09 23:00
When it comes to many forms of marketing, one of the most important factors is artwork. This can be a combination of graphics, photos, drawings, text and colours which combine to form an ad… Read More
2017-06-29 23:00
Customer testimonials have long been a great way to promote a business. I can remember in the first days of starting this business how thrilled I was to get a positive comment from a client… Read More
2017-06-22 23:00
Social media and customer reviews are fast becoming one of the most important elements within the marketing mix and one you cannot afford to ignore if you have a business to promote. Whethe… Read More
2017-06-15 23:00
The internet and e-commerce shopping has massively changed the way we shop and how we look for value for money. This is evident in business today but also and probably more so when we come… Read More
2016-07-10 23:00
It may be an understatement to have said that the UK’s decision to vote and leave Europe was a surprise. There are many within the promotional merchandise industry who would have prefe… Read More
2016-05-14 23:00
In advertising we always talk about the Call To Action or CTA as it is known for short. To marketers it’s the final piece of an advert, after the headline, copy and offer that leads th… Read More
2016-01-22 00:00
When Valentine’s Day falls on a Sunday, as it does this year, you have a whole weekend to share with a loved one and show them how much you care. Now some of you may be looking forwar… Read More
2016-01-16 00:00
The secret to a great promotion is marrying the right product and artwork together to create a marketing communications product that will get your message across and reinforce your advertis… Read More
2016-01-08 00:00
We made it again to the 2015 top ten of the Distributors list run by Sourcing City. This is an industry elected top ten of the best promotional products distributors to work with in the ind… Read More
2016-01-06 00:00
Welcome back to work and the start of another amazing year. We are so pleased to be back for the New Year and have an amazing new catalogue for 2016. We will be mailing out hard copies soon… Read More
2015-12-22 00:00
Marketing Week reports that UK consumer confidence is at an all-time high as we come to the end of 2015. This is most welcome news and no more so than in the world of marketing and promoti… Read More
2015-11-13 00:00
Want One? Well Now You Can Have Just One. We have just launched our latest website and this time it is dedicated to products that you can purchase with a minimum quantity of just one item… Read More
2015-09-23 23:00
Every brand needs to promote itself. Whether you are a sole-proprietor, SME or larger corporation, your brand is what you are known and recognised for. When a company is looking to promote… Read More
2015-09-14 23:00
Every so often a product comes along that fits the bill when it comes to great marketing gifts you can use to promote your company. Power Banks are one such product and one I have used at R… Read More
2015-09-09 23:00
Branded clothing is one of the most visible forms of corporate branding you can use. Also known as wearables, workwear or corporate clothing, promotional clothing can add great value to an… Read More
2015-09-02 23:00
According to the latest market research by the British Promotional Merchandise Association (BPMA), pens are the number one desktop item used in promotions by companies and organisations acr… Read More
2015-08-27 23:00
With autumn and winter approaching, it is time to turn our attention to one of the best products for this time of year – mugs. No matter whether you’re on the go or in the offic… Read More
2015-08-17 23:00
Over the last 10 years we like to think we have accumulated a wealth of experience in marketing and advertising gifts. That’s not to say that there’s never anything new to learn… Read More
2015-08-02 23:00
The history of promotional gifts lies in entrepreneurship, marketing, advertising and a certain amount of lateral thinking. In 1789 a commemorative button was commissioned to celebrate Geor… Read More
2015-07-15 23:00
Busy professionals and working individuals can at times find the burden of general day to day work life pretty stressful. Spa breaks are all about relaxing and de-stressing which we all ten… Read More
2015-07-01 23:00
To get a great return for your investment in promotional merchandise you want a gift guaranteed to last all year round and be used and seen on a regular basis. Branded calendars are the per… Read More
2015-06-29 23:00
Sometimes, people overlook promotional calendars as effective marketing tools. HUGE MISTAKE! Calendars and planners are versatile promotional products that not only reinforce your brand but… Read More
2015-06-22 23:00
The summer solstice, the longest day of the year occurred over the weekend, which officially means summer has arrived. The solstice happens when the tilt of Earth’s axis is most incli… Read More
2015-06-07 23:00
For many people, golf is the sport of choice and leisure. While watching any number of sports may be a lot of fun, golfing often is a way that many people choose to spend much of their free… Read More
2015-05-29 23:00
LinkedIn has grown into the business social network. It is a great platform for content marketing and business advertising. LinkedIn is also one of the most topical social media items when i… Read More
2015-05-27 23:00
Facebook can be one of the most important social media tools you could use to market your business. Over 1.5 billion users globally use Facebook daily. Thanks to their profile scanning, Fac… Read More
2015-05-18 23:00
Festivals and outdoor events attract a vast amount of people, so it’s no wonder brands want a slice of the festival pie. The effectiveness of brand activity at such as events is huge… Read More
2015-05-13 23:00
When you search in Google on your mobile phone you can now start to see some websites listed as ‘mobile friendly’. What does this mean for the searcher and marketer and what is… Read More
2015-04-29 23:00
Summer is fast approaching, where our smiles get bigger, skin gets darker and memories ever greater. The onset of warmer weather and longer days offers the chance for businesses to benefit… Read More
2015-04-27 23:00
Today no diary is private. Years ago, if you kept a diary it was private. If someone read it, you had every right to admonish the reader, for not respecting your privacy. Now we live in a so… Read More
2015-04-22 23:00
You may not think April is a good month for planning promotional calendars for the next year but it most certainly is. Desktop calendars are one of our best selling and most useful promotio… Read More
2015-04-15 23:00
OK so you have decided that promotional gifts is something to invest in as part of your marketing communications budget. There are literally hundreds of thousands of items to choose from. Ho… Read More
2015-04-09 23:00
So the latest ‘buzz’ question for techie lovers is: should you get an Apple Watch? I’m all for technology but wonder if we are just taking being constantly available and on… Read More
2015-04-05 23:00
The other day I watched the Imitation Game and wondered at the brilliance of Alan Touring’s mind. The man who designed the machine, that broke the German encrypting machine ‘Eni… Read More
2015-04-02 23:00
Some of our marketing team remember the good old days of advertising agencies. You generated a marketing brief and gave this to an advertising agency who came back with black board scamps o… Read More
2015-03-30 23:00
In our blog we try to cover quite a few general topics relating to marketing and current issues. One that caught our eye recently was Google’s Quality Score.
OK so what exactly is &lsq&hell…Read More
2015-03-29 00:00
Promotional gifts are becoming a more important element within the marketing communications mix. Used as part of a company’s advertising strategy, branded gifts can help to reinforce… Read More
2015-03-25 00:00
Strategy is sometimes defined as a pattern in a stream of actions. It can either be deliberately created or one that evolves over time to react to events around it. When it comes to marketin… Read More
2015-03-23 00:00
These days the buzz-words in marketing all seem to centre around big data, social media and content marketing. When you drill down though, all we are actually talking about is marketing in… Read More
2015-03-19 00:00
The promotional gifts industry has always been a key part of the marketing communications mix. Traditionally you would consider giving away merchandise as part of a sales promotion but more… Read More
2015-03-02 00:00
It’s a marketing marriage. Marry the right imprint message with the right promotional gift and you’ve hit advertising paradise. So often thought it doesn’t happen and the… Read More
2015-02-26 00:00
Easter is probably the biggest marketing holiday in the year after Christmas and so provides a great opportunity to kick start or re-energise your marketing before you hit the summer period… Read More
2015-02-20 00:00
Corporate golf days are a great way to spend time with your clients and prospects. They also provide a super branding opportunity for your organisation using items around the golf course li… Read More
2015-02-12 00:00
Everyday we see hundreds if not thousands of advertisements. From remarketing banners that spring in to action after we have downloaded a cookie from a website we visited to adverts in betwe… Read More
2015-02-04 00:00
So what’s internet marketing all about these days? For many trying to get up to speed with an ever-evolving world of marketing data and algorithm changes it can seem an impossible task… Read More
2015-02-01 00:00
What do you want to achieve with your website? With the internet currently running at over 19billion pages of content, how should small businesses and start-up companies develop a web presen… Read More
2014-12-21 00:00
Corporate gifts or to use the more popular term – Promotional Gifts are getting a lot of marketing focus. This is because when marketing budgets are tight, marketing spends have to bec… Read More
2014-11-29 00:00
Advertising gifts are one today’s key marketing tools when it comes to building brand identity and developing a strong brand strategy. Essentially gifts like promotional pens and promo… Read More
2014-11-07 00:00
The marketing mix or marketing promotional mix includes a wide variety of both on-line and off-line promotional activities that can be used to promote a business.
Traditional methods include… Read More
2014-10-12 23:00
Promotional Baseball Caps*have become an everyday wear item and are often used casually. To be classified as a baseball cap it should be soft cap with a long, stiff brim, either curved or fl… Read More
2014-10-01 23:00
Buying promotional merchandise should be fun. It is a bit like retail therapy and to the newly initiated the world of promotional and corporate gifts can open a Pandora’s box. So you h… Read More
2014-09-22 23:00
Just consider the effect that a new batch of promotional gifts can generate within an office environment. When gifts of any sort turn-up, people are naturally inquisitive and want to take a… Read More
2014-06-30 23:00
Have you been looking for a way to come up with a new logo for your company? Do you like the idea of getting your employees involved in the company and making them feel like they are a part… Read More
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