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

Branded Can Coolers – Ideal Promo Item for Modern Businesses

Branded Can Coolers – Ideal Promo Item for Modern Businesses

Some call them can coolers or drink coolers, others call them stubby holders. But no matter what name they have, they are a handy, fun tool to keep the drinks cold during parties, events, and get-togethers. Most people think of stubby coolers as gag gifts or fun little items to get for their home. But […]

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Kickstart Your Marketing Journey With Personalised Water Bottles

Kickstart Your Marketing Journey With Personalised Water Bottles

In recent years, bottled water has slowly become more popular than traditional flavoured and carbonated drinks. With an increasing number of people relying on the purity of water as a means of hydration, it’s only natural that bottled water sales will only continue to rise. As a marketing expert, you should know that leveraging societal […]

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Promotional Notebooks – A Unique and Versatile Take on Branding

Promotional Notebooks – A Unique and Versatile Take on Branding

When it comes to promotional products, there are often far too many choices to pick from, which can confuse and scare even the most confident businessman. Business owners tend to pick those that offer minimal impact but maximum cost. From promotional stickers and custom keyrings to personalised coasters and branded coffee cups. But there is […]

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Branded Stylus Pens – More Effective Than Other Promo Items?

Branded Stylus Pens – More Effective Than Other Promo Items?

It’s hard to ignore just how popular smartphones have become over the past couple of years. In fact, according to research, at least 6.4 billion people own smartphones, with the number expected to reach 7.3 billion by 2025. As a result, more and more companies are starting to target this ever-growing audience in order to […]

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Appeal to the Senses with Printed Air Fresheners

Appeal to the Senses with Printed Air Fresheners

Anyone who is in marketing knows that the secret to a successful promo campaign is building a lasting relationship with your target audience. If you ask us, there is no better way to do that than by giving away promo products that your customers, partners, and employees will use every day. Though most businesses like […]

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Start a Promotional Trend With Personalised Wristbands

Start a Promotional Trend With Personalised Wristbands

Wristbands became a part of the mainstream in the early 2000s, usually being associated with trendy teens and major sports personalities. Nowadays, personalised wristbands are a must when showing support to charities, non-profits and other organisations. But can promotional wristbands increase the brand awareness of my company? Absolutely! They are just as effective for small […]

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Sweeten Business Deals With Custom Printed Sweets

Sweeten Business Deals With Custom Printed Sweets

Do you remember all those years ago when your parents gave you money to buy a sandwich on your way to school? But what did you do instead? Use it to buy a couple of sweet treats at your local store and share them with your close friends. In fact, everybody has these types of […]

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The Promotional Appeal of Custom Umbrellas

The Promotional Appeal of Custom Umbrellas

According to international surveys, every person in the United Kingdom has at least two umbrellas. When you consider that the country gets more than 150 rainy days every year, this number comes as no surprise. However, not many businesses have tapped into the vast promotional appeal that custom umbrellas clearly hold. If you think about […]

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Branded Power Banks – The Online World Never Sleeps

Branded Power Banks – The Online World Never Sleeps

There is no denying it — we live in a world where connectivity rules supreme. With the birth of the World Wide Web and its rise in popularity in the late 90s, our lives transformed completely, be it personal or business-wise. From the way we communicate with each other and shop to the way we […]

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Wow Your Audience With Printed Tote Bags

Wow Your Audience With Printed Tote Bags

Are you eager to wow your audience but are struggling to figure out what kind of advertising you want? In this day and age, online marketing has become a staple for most businesses. Surprisingly enough, it’s not the most effective form of advertising you can pick. Promotional products are popular across all industries since they […]

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