What's in a magnet?
Lest you think that ordering a itsy-bitsy promotional item like a magnet is a no-brainer, here are some specifics that you should know when selecting and before ordering your promotional magnet.
• Prices—make sure to let your supplier know your budget range
• Shapes
• Thickness—measured in mm
• Size—length and width, measured in mm
• Weight—measured in grams, an important factor when it comes to shipping and delivery costs
• Special features – for novelty magnets
• Material—plastic, ceramic, environment-friendly, the list goes on and on
• Finish—glossy, matte, natural stone finish, and others
• Customization options—special molds, shapes, structures and even multiple functions (calendar, photo frame, notepads, memo boards, and many others)
• Logo imprinting options – silkscreen print, handpainting, engraving
• Other imprintable spaces aside from the top surface of the magnet
• Packaging – includes standard packing such as cartons, or special packaging such as bubble wrap for ceramic magnets, shrink wrapping, and others
• Shipping and handling—charges and fees, how many sets to a carton
• Minimum order volume
• Delivery lead time
• Payment terms accepted by the supplier or distributor
Truly useful and cost effective, promotional magnets allow you to beam your message to consumers from a place that they see or item that they use every day, all year round. Reach the home consumer with a fridge door novelty, or tap into the working public by producing magnets for lockers and office file cabinets. You can go super-practical (the calendar magnet, or magnet-cum-notepad or memo board) or cute (entertaining novelty magnets). Show off your company logo and colors to increase recall of your business, making sure that you are always top-of-mind.
The immediate benefits
A magnet’s relatively small surface immediately minimizes your logo imprinting costs and prompts you to really deliver a succinct message (which is better for your budget and recall!). What’s more, magnets serve as a miniature 3D space for you to play with. Molds and materials can be customized to produce novel shapes, textures and colors to seize your consumer’s fancy and to really carry your message across.
The coolest part is, you don’t have to spend a huge amount to achieve these great benefits. So get started on your promotional magnet today!
Desperately seeking magnets
Never fear, the Web is here! To make your life easier, try searching for promotional magnets on the Internet. Input the search terms “promotional” and “magnet” (you can likewise add your business location or where you want the magnets to be delivered) into any online search engine. One of these many suppliers or distributors is sure to have the promotional magnet that meets your needs, budget, tastes and logistical considerations.
Or, check out the following links!
• www.cafepress.com *Recommended
• www.koolprint.com/MagnetHome.asp
• http://print.org.nz/magnets.htm
• www.branders.com
• www.corporategiftpros.com
• www.abetteridea.com/magnets.htm
• www.gopromos.com
• www.bestimpressions.com/magnets.html
• www.marketerzone.com
• www.magnetstreet.com
• www.fridgedoor.com
• www.magnetsource.com
• www.magnets.com
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