Gareth Parkin  |  Product Marketing Director

Gareth Parkin
As the founder of GoPromotional, with over 25 years of expertise, Gareth has developed an enviable reputation in the promotional merchandise industry. Many see him as the leading, trusted authority when it comes to online marketing. His inspiring articles and content help clients when deciding on their next order of branded promotional products. With an entrepreneurial mind, Gareth has his finger on the pulse of our UK operations. Responsible for marketing and technical operations he continually inspires the team with his vision and enthusiasm to continually be the very best.

Posts by Gareth Parkin

Top 7 Recycled Tote Bag Designs

Top 7 Recycled Tote Bag Designs

In the wake of the recent environmental crisis, buying sustainable products has become more and more important. The fashion industry produces a staggering 90 tonnes of textile waste every year. That number is set to increase by around 60% in the following years. This textile waste usually ends up in landfills, where it contributes to […]

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Using Printed Tote Bags to Carry Books

Using Printed Tote Bags to Carry Books

It seems like an antiquated notion to the modern reader: “Hey, want to go to the library?” Libraries still exist, of course, and even in 2022, there are lots of eager readers out there that are card-carrying members. But in the age of PDFs, eBooks, and audiobooks, should we even join a local library? Obviously, […]

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Customising Jute Shopping Bags: Which Paints to Use?

Customising Jute Shopping Bags: Which Paints to Use?

Jute bags are great and have many uses, which is why so many brands pick them as their go-to promo items. Most of the time, if we see a person walking with a jute bag, it will have the logo and the details of a particular brand or company. Other times, we may see artwork […]

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9 Advantages of Logo Wall Calendars for Your Promotion

9 Advantages of Logo Wall Calendars for Your Promotion

Since everyone has a calendar on almost all of their devices, you might believe that printed calendars have become obsolete. However, that’s far from the truth. A lot of people still hang calendars in visible places in their homes or offices. That’s because it’s much more convenient to take one quick glance at the wall […]

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Reusable Bags vs. Plastic Carrier Bags: Which One is Better?

Reusable Bags vs. Plastic Carrier Bags: Which One is Better?

It seems like a lifetime ago when the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic started. With all of the panic, misinformation, and disorientation, it’s safe to say that the worst is behind us. But COVID-19 is far from the only issue we need to concern ourselves with. Indeed, some of the other pressing problems of […]

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Take Note of These Things Before Purchasing A Canvas Tote Bag

Take Note of These Things Before Purchasing A Canvas Tote Bag

There are two things that can complete an outfit — a pair of good shoes and a stylish handbag. Handbags and totes are essential fashion accessories that can perfectly reflect the wearer’s unique style. However, their true beauty is that they aren’t just something nice to look at. They’re also functional! A good tote can […]

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How to Support Employees’ Mental Health: A Guide

How to Support Employees’ Mental Health: A Guide

In the past two years, the world as we know it has been forever changed. The Covid-19 pandemic, social unrest, inflation, and widespread armed conflicts continue to plague the entire world. These circumstances have led to a lot of uncertainty, anxiety, and stress for many people. But despite these feelings and everything happening around them, […]

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Optimise Your Marketing Strategy With Custom Badges

Optimise Your Marketing Strategy With Custom Badges

Digital ads are a bit of a double-edged sword. Sure, they might succeed based purely on the magic of the algorithms. But people know full well what an online ad looks like. In fact, they know it so well they’re eager to skip it altogether. Why else would ad-blocking software be so popular, even in […]

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Get Your Brand Noticed With Full Colour Printed Tote Bags

Get Your Brand Noticed With Full Colour Printed Tote Bags

When shopping, we will often see people of all ages carrying tote bags, big or small. It used to be just old ladies who’d carry a tiny bag with them to get their daily groceries. But now, everyone, from hard-working businessfolk to everyday workers, is enjoying everything that a tote bag brings. It didn’t take […]

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Personalised Travel Mugs – The Promo Product for Any Occasion

Personalised Travel Mugs – The Promo Product for Any Occasion

There are many ways to grow a brand. Some of the most effective ones are free, such as using social media influencing and viral marketing. Others demand for a bit of an investment, like paid ads and marketing campaigns. And every now and again, brands find a solution that meets both of these sides in […]

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