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

Promotional Branded Merchandise – The Best Way to Build Up Small Businesses

Promotional Branded Merchandise – The Best Way to Build Up Small Businesses

When it comes to starting a small business, many new entrepreneurs face huge hurdles. Coming up with a good concept, finding investors, hiring employees, the list goes on. And even when an owner manages to overcome these struggles, they still face the issue of advertising their company. Raising brand awareness is especially important for any […]

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6 Trade Show Giveaways That Always Work

6 Trade Show Giveaways That Always Work

Large-scale networking events, including industry trade fairs, exhibits, and conferences, are now allowed to resume after two years of restrictions and last-minute cancellations. That is a great relief for all firms, from well-known brands to recent startups, because every face-to-face interaction has the potential to develop into a valuable, long-term partnership. But taking part in […]

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Help New Hires Get to Know Your Brand Through Welcome Kits

Help New Hires Get to Know Your Brand Through Welcome Kits

Hiring a new employee can be a pain. The interviews, the selection process, and the training period can all cost a company quite a bit of money. In fact, recent research suggests that a business will spend around £62,890 when hiring a new employee on the average UK salary. This includes hiring a recruiter to […]

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Reduce Stress in the Workplace With These 5 Promotional Gifts

Reduce Stress in the Workplace With These 5 Promotional Gifts

General stress is a huge part of our lives today, but it seems work-related stress is slowly becoming an even bigger issue. Some may have thought working remotely during the pandemic would help alleviate some of that tension. Alas, many employees actually found it harder to work at home due to so many distractions around […]

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Cleaning Your Protein Shakers the Right Way

Cleaning Your Protein Shakers the Right Way

Take a moment and think about how you feel after an intense workout. Stinky, sticky and a bit gross, right? However, the same goes for your shaker bottles. These useful and practical branded items can get filthy, especially if you use them regularly. But that doesn’t mean you should give up exercising and throw away […]

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Maximise Your Brand Reach With Custom Coasters

Maximise Your Brand Reach With Custom Coasters

For many small businesses, billboard ads and TV commercials simply aren’t an option. While they are typically the best option for getting word about your company out there, they are also quite expensive. And even if you do choose to invest in such advertising, there is still no way to know whether it will be […]

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Personalised Jute Bags – A Promo Item You Can Always Rely On

Personalised Jute Bags – A Promo Item You Can Always Rely On

Marketing your business is not an easy task. To achieve maximum visibility, you’ll need to explore every possible chance to reach your target audience. While that usually involves TV and online ads, promotional items can also help in your marketing endeavours. However, not every product is effective, so you need to pick the right one […]

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Create a Timeless Brand With Personalised Badges

Create a Timeless Brand With Personalised Badges

There is nothing more nostalgic than unearthing an old collection of playing cards, old coins and badges. These sentimental knickknacks played a huge role in many people’s childhoods and represented a treasured hobby they enjoyed. Plus, depending on what they’re made of, they could also be extremely valuable. Personalised badges, in particular, were once valued […]

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Your Guide to Customising Business Folders

Your Guide to Customising Business Folders

In today’s competitive market, getting your company’s name out there is more important than ever. Sure, you can always hand out a couple of business cards to people on the street. But, they are usually discarded without a second thought. In contrast, promotional items, such as a custom business folder, will be much more valued […]

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Make Your Brand Visible at All Times With Personalised Wall Clocks

Make Your Brand Visible at All Times With Personalised Wall Clocks

Thanks to cell phones, telling time has never been easier. However, just because everyone has a portable clock in their back pocket doesn’t mean that watches are obsolete. Analog watches still count as timeless items that every household or workspace should have. In fact, they’re essential for many businesses, especially the hospitality industry. Plus, the […]

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