Invoking the law of reciprocity with business gifts
Advertising October 8th, 2008Human psychology is most complicated. However humble a man or woman could pose to be in their inner mind they will always prefer to be appreciated. The main objective of distributing promotional products is to evoke such response in the mind of the customer who feels that it is the appreciation of the company that is showing in these token gifts.
While people like to be appreciated they also feel obligated when they are shown some respect or recognition. When they get something from you for nothing the law of reciprocity comes into play and they feel obligated to return your kindness. They will like to repay you and in the process you will gain their loyalty. Even the smaller and insignificant products like the promotional keyrings will always generate such response in the mind of the customers.
On your part as the provider you will feel generous by distributing the promotional items to your customers besides earning their good will and loyalty. Your advertisements in other mediums and your employees will only work till they are with you but the promotional merchandise will continue to work for you even after they leave your business and remains with the customer.
Promotional pens, magnets, clocks, or such other items are extremely useful in keeping the customer reminded about your presence in the market. Your key to success in the publicity campaign using promotional products is to make them effective in such a way that they remind people of gratifying shopping experiences they had with you.