Balloons
In search of a novel, eye-catching and truly customizable promotional item? Well, why not consider a promotional balloon? Leaps and bounds in modern manufacturing have added promotional balloons to the usual array of promotional gimmicks and giveaways.
The variety of promotional balloons available today is truly amazing and amusing. From your standard-size latex balloon to giant balloons up to 2.0 meters in diameter, balloons can be imprinted with images, logos and messages for various purposes. Your consumers will surely appreciate the burst of color that these balloons will inject into their surroundings!
Other custom executions include animal balloons and balloon package sets that include an air pump. Some balloon packages even include instructions for twisting balloons into cute animal shapes. Or if you really want to go over the top, why not launch a rented hot-air balloon?
These are perfect for any marketing or promotional activity involving children, such as fundraisers for schools, the opening of a nursery school or daycare center, or toy sales. Promotional balloons are also great for outdoor activities like community sporting events. They may also serve as alternative signboards to draw passersby to an indoor activity.
The number of balloon suppliers in the market means that you have all the luxury to choose the ideal price, quantity and quality of balloon for promoting your business, good or service.
Specifications, specifications
Think of specifications as a common language between you and your supplier or distributor. When citing specifications, you have a concrete means of describing just the kind of promotional balloon you want to give out, or for your supplier to describe just the kind of promotional balloon he has for you. Although there may seem to be a lot of specs to get straight, they will ultimately make life (ordering, customizing, logistics) easier for both you and your balloon provider.
• Structure/design/shape—what type of balloon is it?
• Material—latex is most common, but make sure to check which material available is most kid-friendly (particularly if toddlers or babies are present)
• Size and dimensions—most important is diameter, measured in mm or m
• Colors—also specify special finishes such as glow-in-the dark or metallic
• Customization options
• Special features and inclusions
• Imprinting options—embroidery, silkscreen, handpainting, and others
• Packaging
• Shipping and handling—charges and fees, delivery limitations and conditions, how many shirts to a carton
• Minimum order volume
• Delivery lead time
• Payment terms accepted by the supplier
Whoever knew there was so much to know about balloons?
Where to find and order promotional balloons
You can start by searching for promotional balloons on the World Wide Web. Type the search terms “promotional”, “balloon” and a supply related word, such as “order” or even your location, into any functional search engine. You’re most likely to turn up dozens, if not hundreds, of choices. One of these suppliers or distributors will surely offer the promotional balloon range that meets your needs, budget, tastes and logistical considerations.
You can also try these online vendors:
• www.cafepress.com *Recommended
• www.branders.com/s/promotional-balloons.htm
• www.promotional-merchandise.org.uk/dir/cat_co_232.htm
• www.kardwell.com/balloons.htm
• www.realadventures.com/listings/1024755.htm
• www.viecoballoons.com/15inch.htm
• www.bizitairproducts.com/promo.htm