Promotional Diaries Are a Perfect Year Round Corporate Gift

Aug 21
11:21

2009

Dan Toombs

Dan Toombs

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Promotional diaries are popular gifts that are used year round. This article looks at the types of corporate diaries available and how they are personalised for marketing purposes.

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Of all the promotional gifts sold each year for companies to promote themselves,Promotional Diaries Are a Perfect Year Round Corporate Gift Articles diaries are one of the best year-round promoters. There is something about giving and receiving one of these popular daily diaries. They are used regularly and are still preferred by many to the new electronic diaries available.

Promotional diaries offer a look and feel that will never be surpassed by electronic diaries. The most popular diaries have padded leather covers and soft feel high quality paper. These high quality materials make them the ultimate executive gift. There are other add-ons that make promotional diaries even nicer. Things such as silver ribbon markers and city maps ensure that your customer will use you gift regularly and be proud to show it off.

Corporate diaries can be personalised in a number of ways. The most popular way is to gold or silver block the outer cover. This gives the diary a very traditional look. Blind embossing is also possible. This is very similar to gold and silver blocking but without the colour. Your logo is deep stamped into the cover which is very appealing and looks amazing. For those on a tight budget, you may prefer to order diaries with a leather look plastic or paper effect cover. These too can be gold or silver blocked or you could even screen print them in the Pantone colours of your choice. Screen printing is not recommended on leather covers.

The least expensive corporate diaries are the handy pocket diaries. These can easily be slipped in and out of your customer's inside jacket pocket or purse. They are light weight and easy to carry. Desk diaries are usually more expensive depending on the out cover material used. They are generally heavier and normally kept at the office on the desktop.

For more information about promotional desk and pocket diaries, contact you promotional gift supplier. They should be able to show you swatches of all the cover materials available and supply samples if required. Please note that many companies are let down every year because they postpone ordering diaries until it is too late. If you are planning on handing out diaries to your customers for Christmas, you will want to start sourcing them around August or September and order very soon after that to ensure you get your first choice.