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These are the top industries to target now to increase your promotional product sales. Always think two to three months ahead. Even though it’s summer now, you should be marketing fall promotional ideas. Send free virtuals, and spec samples. Follow companies that fit these descriptions on social media. Reach out with thoughtful comments and always provide value.
- Back-to-School and Education: As students return to school and colleges reopen, there is a high demand for educational supplies and products. Consider reaching out to schools, colleges, and educational institutions. Promote items such as backpacks, stationery sets, notebooks, calendars, and USB drives with your branding.
- Retail and E-commerce: The fall season is known for shopping events like Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Collaborate with retailers, online marketplaces, and e-commerce platforms. Offer promotional products like reusable shopping bags, keychains, custom apparel, tech gadgets, and discount coupons.
- Healthcare and Wellness: With the onset of flu season and increased health awareness, healthcare and wellness industries see a rise in activity. Target hospitals, clinics, wellness centers, and healthcare providers. Provide promotional items like hand sanitizers, medical masks, thermometers, stress balls, and health-related awareness products.
- Hospitality and Events: Fall brings various events, conferences, and trade shows. Connect with event planners, convention centers, hotels, and event venues. Offer promotional products like branded event signage, lanyards, badges, tote bags, notepads, and tech accessories.
- Food and Beverage: Fall is associated with seasonal flavors and food-related festivities. Collaborate with restaurants, cafes, food delivery services, and catering companies. Promote items like custom mugs, tumblers, aprons, recipe books, and cooking utensils.
- Automotive and Transportation: As people plan road trips and travel during the fall, the automotive and transportation industry experiences an increase in demand. Target car rental agencies, car dealerships, and automotive services. Offer promotional products such as car accessories, travel organizers, air fresheners, tire gauges, and roadside emergency kits.
- Nonprofit and Charity: Fall is a time when many nonprofits and charities hold fundraising campaigns and events. Connect with these organizations and provide promotional items that align with their causes. Examples include wristbands, charity pins, awareness ribbons, tote bags, and promotional apparel.
- Podcasters: With millions of podcasters wanted to connect with their audience, now is great time to reach out to your favorite podcaster and suggest a branded merch store.
