Besides business cards and pens, what are some other creative items/knickknacks to promote your business?

Examples: license plates, cups, magnets, coasters etc.? What are some more examples for your business? Where have you seen business ads? The most creative will get the BEST ANSWER!

Besides business cards and pens, what are some other creative items/knickknacks to promote your business?
We have the opportunity to use chip clips, plastic pizza cutters, key rings, measuring spoons, luggage tags, mouse pads, note pads, jar openers, letter openers, spatulas, coasters, window decal, door magnet, business card magnet, pins, buttons, yard signs.


My company uses a web company so we do not have to go looking. Not sure if I am allowed to give the particulars, that is were i go all the ideas.
Reply:It can depend on what kind of business and what market you are trying to reach and on what level.
Reply:how about shirts. i have a few shirts that my dad sometimes brings from work. you can also use hats, mouse pads, those stick-it papers you use to write notes or stuff on. how bout putting it on your vehichle on the back window or on the side doors? ive seen all of this used to promote businesses hopefuly u like some ideas
Reply:there are some restaraunts and bars in my area that let you advertise in bathroom stalls. pretty captive audience though.
Reply:It all depends on the company! I've worked with and received some cool things-- I really like getting jump/usb drives with a corporate logo because it's a useful gadget that you can't get just anywhere. They make them in small megs to keep the costs down.





I also like stress balls because...well, I'm always stressed out! I've also heard of toilet paper and tissue paper with ads, which are really useful as well! Little personalized games with a corporate logo is also cool, because it can be for either kids or adults. Hope this helps!
Reply:There are businesses out there set up just for this type of question. My company has come up with the most inventive marketing/promotional items, such as a BBQ grill shaped as a lemon to promote Mike's hard lemonade. Companies like this take to the client find out what they are looking for and what has worked best in the past for a low cost. Need a contact I have it!!
Reply:Custom logo or message on candy
Reply:I am not into creativity I am into doing what works - cost versus revenue generated. Hand written thank you notes and calculators with your name on them have worked the best for me.
Reply:Long ago I sold ad specialties. My favorite was always a calendar. You can buy them these days on line. There are at least 4 calendars in any household in America. Even in the electronic age a wall calendar is a useful item.





You can buy them printed with themes like sports, arm forces, flowers, etc. They will come with your name, address, phone number, web site, email, and a slogan.





Once someone posts a calendar it stays up for 12 months. Depending on your market, you can use them in the office or at home.
Reply:Creative would imply somethng never done before.however some of my faves are, When someone donates a peice of the body, a home or an auto on ebay, the highest bidder gets their buisness name on those things,i'm a fan of the foam stress relievers with a buisness logo on it.I have an R/C Plane with my buisness info accross the wings and tail.