Custom Writing Instruments – The Unbeatable Trade Show Traffic-Stoppers!

Now that the tradeshow season is in full gear, it is a great time for marketers to shop for trending tradeshow handouts. The low cost and high utility advantage of writing instruments will make it a perfect choice for mass events like tradeshows. Everyone uses these in their daily lives to write, doodle and scribble. Some may even chew it to beat stress or use it as back scratchers when needed. Writing instruments are versatile daily use items that are here to stay for sure. People often borrow pens and never return or conveniently forget to give it back. But even in these situations your brand and message on these custom gifts will get a lot of attention and appreciation from everyone around.

Now for some interesting facts about writing instruments!

A random survey on the most popular types of writing instruments people use on a daily basis found that 83% of respondents used ballpoint pens putting it at the top of the list. Easy to use and trendy looking, ballpoint pens have always been popular writing choices of people. Offered in various materials choices including metal and plastic, ballpoint pens are available in trending designs as well. Metal Ballpoint Pens will make great corporate gifts and appreciation gifts while models like Balmain Classique Ballpoint Stylus will make a trending gift for career fairs or tradeshows. Ellis USB Stylus Ballpoint Pens are great options as referral gifts or contest prizes during milestone celebrations.

Promotional pens are available in countless attractive models and price points that it is never too hard for you to find a model that matches your theme and budget. From elegant metal pens to quirky novelty pens and garish plastic pens, the list is pretty impressive. The best part is that you can hand out pens without the fear of being rebuffed for choosing the wrong color or size as in the case of some other custom gifts. Pens in any shape or form are welcome as long as they write, which makes it easy for marketers to choose! Versatile and gender neutral, pens will make a perfect gift choice if you have a diverse audience to cater to.

Reports show that 36% respondents used pencils. While 20% used mechanical pencils that do not require to be sharpened the rest of the respondents used traditional lead pencils. Offered in a palette of brilliant colors, custom pencils will make a budget friendly promotional gift for back to school promotions, tradeshows and business events. Customize it with your brand, artwork and message to make it a delightful billboard in their hands that will continue to work in a subtle way without any nagging marketing pitch.

Highlighters were in 3rd position in the survey report with 31% of respondents using them. A must have item on every work desk, these bright inked highlighters help people to stay organized, set reminders and to mark out important documents. Custom highlighters make great corporate gifts and career fair handouts. Double Injection Highlighters with chisel tip that ensures a precise highlighting will make a great handout for colleges, tradeshows and more. Customize these with your brand and message to engage the audience in a light hearted dialogue. These chisel tip Carabiner Highlighters are great for people on the go, DIY enthusiasts and handy men, as these offer the ultimate hands free convenience.

30% respondents in the survey told they use gel pens. Offered in various convenient models like Geneva Gel Pens and Plastic Gel Pens among other, gel pens are fun way to leave a shining impression.

25% respondents surveyed used markers. Available in various models like whiteboard markers, permanent markers and washable markers, these logo items offer something special for everyone.
Roller balls were popular among 20% of respondents. Offered in various patterns like Cutter & Buck Draper Roller Ball Pens, Soho Roller Ball Stylus Pens that bring together the features of a roller ball and a stylus or Cross Calais Chrome Roller Ball Pens, choices are all yours when you settle for these popular range of custom gifts of roller pens.

New models in writing instruments get added with amazing regularity and to keep up with the trends, follow our facebook page and grab the best gifts in town as your marketing tools.

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