r/promotionalproducts

Good Afternoon,

I was just informed about an upcoming event from my boss. We will be sponsoring a high school basketball tournament along with a vendors table to give away promotional items. I am trying to think of some useful, effective and attention grabbing promotional items to giveaway. My boss said no pens, notebooks or water bottles this time around. I would like if the promo items could in a way be basketball related or maybe useful for basketball players and their families. My brain is not computing at the moment, if you have any ideas or know of things that have worked for you in the past please let me know! Thank you so much!

I am a supplier from China, and we are currently preparing promotional items for Halloween. Our initial lineup includes candy box and aromatherapy essential oil sets. Could you suggest any other items that are popular with Americans but that I might have overlooked?

Hey y’all ,

I’m looking to order custom comfy lanyards for our team for a few events. They’re gonna be worn for hours.

For those who have ordered custom lanyards before, which materials or styles worked best? I’m looking for something light, soft and comfortable around the neck.
Thanks in advance!

I’ve been in this industry for seven months now, working for a distributor.

I’ve received a few inquiries but haven't closed any deals; most prospects go silent after I send a quote, and the few who do reply still don't place orders. Meanwhile, a newcomer who joined only three months ago has already secured orders.

Right now, I’m mostly just sending product information to potential clients in an attempt to build connections, but the response has been lukewarm. This is making me anxious and causing me to question whether I’m cut out for this industry.

Could anyone offer some advice? Am I heading in the wrong direction?