Anyone who tells you that the marketing budget is expendable is just wrong. Marketing leads to sales which lead to a better bottom line. That being said, not everything has to be top dollar to be effective. The following promotional products are both practical and affordable.

Non-SPF Value Lip Balm

Products don’t have to be fancy to come in clutch. If you’ve ever had chapped lips and been without lip balm, you know how difficult it is to think about anything else. This beeswax lip balm contains shea butter and aloe vera to help nourish and revitalize lips without the SPF sunscreen ingredient. Add visual appeal with full color printing on metallic or white decals. Priced right for any promotion or event, this lip balm is great for hotels, salons, trade shows, and health fairs. Complies with FDA, Prop 65.

Adult Anti-Slip Trampoline Socks

Adults enjoy a trampoline, even if their chiropractors disapprove. Don’t let the name of this product deter you. Anti-slip socks keep the young at heart safer on trampolines, dance floors, patient rooms, and yoga classes. Anywhere someone needs to get a grip. Made from 95% cotton and 5% elastane, these socks offer a comfortable, breathable, stretchy fit. Complies with Prop 65. 

Go Safe First Aid Kit

Speaking of safety and affordability, expand your brand reach with this first aid kit! The kit includes: 1 Triple Antibiotic Ointment, 1 Hand Sanitizer Packet, 1 Tweezers, 4 Flex-Fit Bandages (3/4″ x 3″), 10 Junior Bandages (3/8″ x 1.5″), 1 Purell Anti-Bacterial Wipe, 2 Alcohol Prep Pads, 4 BZK Antiseptic Wipes, and 1 First Aid Basics Guide. This safety essential also comes with a carabineer and is available in several colors. Complies with Prop 65.

Pulpboard Coaster

Deliver your brand message to guests as they enjoy their favorite beverages! Made from sturdy white 40-point pulpboard, this coaster is an environmentally friendly way to increase brand visibility. The cost-efficient round coaster can be customized with your logo and prominently displayed in a restaurant, pub, or hotel lounge. It’s also great for catered events.

Fleece Touchscreen Gloves

Warm fuzzy feelings and practical usage come together in an affordable way with these soft gray fleece gloves. Touchscreen fingers keep digits warm while they scroll, and elastic at the wrist provides a snug, breeze-free fit. DigiTouch™ technology ensures touchscreen accuracy. Great for sporting events, walking, or just running errands. Complies with CPSIA, Prop 65.

Vertical Laminated Wall Planner

There’s a reason calendars have been popular promotional items for so many years. Not only are they inexpensive, but they also provide a full year of brand awareness. Choose the starting month for this laminated wall calendar or stick with the traditional January through December option. The write on/wipe off laminated surface makes it easy to schedule and reschedule with a view of the week, month, and year at a glance. Full Color and PMS match available. 

11″ Custom Latex Balloons

Loved by the young and the young at heart, custom balloons are a great value for the money. They provide both exposure and entertainment as walking advertisements at events. Include your corporate logo or slogan on personalized balloons to print in 1 color. Great at carnivals, fairs, picnics, and anywhere there’s a celebration.

8′ Full Coverage Dye Sub Printed Table Throw

This full coverage throw easily covers a standard 8′ table and is a reusable way to display your brand at fairs, trade shows, pop-up shops, sporting events and other indoor or outdoor events. Being able to reuse the throw means a single investment continues to provide ROI on multiple occasions. Carry bag available. 

Economical Value Grade Bandanna

With 324 square inches of design space, these imported bandannas provide ample room for branding, messaging, and creativity perfect for informing, educating, instructing, supporting a cause, or even mapping a course. Made from 100% imported cotton with a flat-hemmed finish, they offer both style and durability, making them a versatile and budget-friendly choice for any promotion. Complies with Prop 65.

Multi-Color Finger Lights

Bring an added burst of joy and a ray of light to any celebration with multi-color finger lights! These LED finger lights in assorted colors brighten the night by easily fastening to fingers with an elastic band. Get your brand’s name in lights and close at hand when you customize these finger faves.

These promo items can help you stretch your dollar as well as your brand awareness when used strategically.