When searching for an effective, cost-efficient way to keep their business or product before the public eye, companies often overlook one of simplest ideas--promotional paperclips. Competing for market shares in the current recession can be brutal, and advertising dollars are often the first area to be trimmed. This can be an opportunity, however, for businesses to try new, less expensive methods of promoting their products.
Promotional paperclips, caddies and dispensers are a solid advertising tool for many companies because they are actually perceived as a necessity by such a diverse group of people. No mater which group of consumers is considered the target audience, the members probably already use paperclips at some point during their weekly activities. Housewives use paperclips to group coupons or sort bills. Teachers and students use them daily as an organizational tool. Paperclips can be found in every office on every desk in every city. They are used by men and women, both young and old. By providing paperclips to prospective clients, a business provides a constant reminder of its product to these potential customers and generates good will at the same time.
Another reason a paperclip is a great promotional product is because it travels constantly. Paperclips are promotional items that move from one location to another, therefore, giving greater visibility to the advertised product. Paperclips often travel from one classroom to another, from the office through the airport, from the grocery store to the church. They can be found in gyms, building sites, and restaurants, and they are usually within view at all of these locations. What a great method of reaching the consumer!
Also, the paperclip is a promotional product that can attract attention very quickly. They come in bright colors and can even be purchased in neons. Although promotional paperclips do come in the traditional paperclip shape, they may also be shaped as triangles, circles, or squares. Businesses can have their names, phone numbers, locations, or logos printed in contrasting colors in order to catch the eye of potential customers. Clearly, paperclips, caddies and dispensers are an excellent investment with long term benefits for any business or organization. Once in the advertising flow, they will be reused perpetually until lost or broken. For this reason, they give a great return in advertising generated for the amount of money invested.

