There's isn't any sliver of doubt that the Internet is the biggest frontier of advertising. Televisions ads are slowly fading to obsolescence because most people are laying eyes on computer screens than television sets. In addition, they can simply change the channel if an ad comes up. It has its uses still, of course, but is no longer the channel that a company should invest most of their marketing efforts into. And let's not get started on printed ads. It doesn’t take a genius to realize that magazines are grasping at straws when it comes to providing content that can catch their audience's attention.
With this in mind, it's also worth noting that Internet marketing isn't all about purely digital. It has to run off on something, right? And that something is the hardware that makes it possible for data to transfer. No, it's not a good idea to hand over server-level storage systems to customers for free. But the next best thing comes in small packages: custom flash drives. Here are some of the most effective ways to utilize an order of bulk flash drives in the context of marketing.
1. Distribute during expos.
Both businesses and customers love expos. It's a fun event where everyone can feel a sense of belonging. Of course, businesses should make the best of it and connect with their customer base and attract new ones. Instead of printing hundreds of flyers, which most will immediately end up straight to the trash, better divert some of the printing cost to ordering custom flash drives instead. Giving these useful devices to attendees is more practical because they're likely to use it because
storing data is a necessity in the modern era. And they'll be reminded of the business every time they do. Brilliant!
2. Prize for social media contests.
Connecting with followers on social media is a huge boost to a business's foothold in their market. A great way to better engage followers are to set up small contests from time to time and hand out
USB drives for any purpose that the winner may want to do with it. The winner will of course have a stronger sense of loyalty to the brand. Those who didn't win will want to stay updated for the next round. It's a win-win situation for the business.
3. Mail to loyal customers.
Direct mailing is still an effective marketing strategy for any business. It gives their customers a sense of belonging and appreciation. Mailing them a special edition flash drive is a small gesture that goes a long way. It doesn't just improve the relations with that single customer but will also make them an active word-of-mouth advertiser for the company.
One important thing to keep in mind when giving away flash drives is to make sure that the supplier has a good reputation. Just because custom flash drives tend to look good, doesn't mean their function should be any less dependable. The supplier has to be experts
about USB manufacturing in addition to being creative enough to come up with specialized customizations for a company's branding.
