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

Personalised Cooler Bags – Your Way to Innovative Promotion

Personalised Cooler Bags – Your Way to Innovative Promotion

Using  customised bags as promotional products is not new, but most people focus on either custom totes or printed backpacks. Both of those options are fine enough, but sometimes we will want to innovate. In other words, we will want a bag that will do more than simply carry items during a shopping trip. And […]

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Try Something Different on Your Next Promo Event With Branded Lip Balms

Try Something Different on Your Next Promo Event With Branded Lip Balms

Sometimes, it pays to think outside of the box. When we do brand promotion, we usually focus on the items that already have staying power. Those items are usually stuff like custom pens, branded sticky note pads, personalised paperweights, logo calendars, printed lighters, or branded clothing. And while those items all work fairly well, they […]

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Benefits of Offering Personalised Cutlery as Promotional Material

Benefits of Offering Personalised Cutlery as Promotional Material

Green living is the way to go in the 2020s. Lots of companies are applying eco-friendly practices in everything from architecture to business models. The same goes for promotional gifts. Businesses will offer items like personalised water bottles, printed tote bags, branded lunch boxes, and logo office products. Therefore, it’s only natural to find personalised […]

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Why You Should Go for Custom Printed Socks on Your Next Promotional Campaign

Why You Should Go for Custom Printed Socks on Your Next Promotional Campaign

It’s the summer of 2022, and the markets, just like everything else around us, are heating up. People are trying to promote their brands in various different ways, and garments seem to remain one of the most popular methods. Some choose personalised T-shirts and custom hoodies, others go for branded beanies and printed hats. So, […]

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Make Sure Your Brand Sticks With Promotional Sticky Notes

Make Sure Your Brand Sticks With Promotional Sticky Notes

Scribbling down a quick thought on a piece of paper has never been easier and more colourful. With your new set of promotional sticky notes, you and your clients can make sure every piece of information gets passed on and remembered. More importantly, your brand will be the one to take all the credit. Thus, […]

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Customising Printed Calendars: A Comprehensive Guide

Customising Printed Calendars: A Comprehensive Guide

If you’re looking for a smart way to use your marketing budget, browsing everything the promotional products industry has to offer is always a good move. Some items, however, stand out due to their affordability and potential to advertise your business for a whopping 365 days — printed calendars! You may think that calendars are […]

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Logo Backpacks – An Effective Way to Reach New Customers

Logo Backpacks – An Effective Way to Reach New Customers

Out of all the promotional products currently in use, none is quite as popular as the mighty logo backpack. For many people, this simple accessory is one of the easiest ways to transport items. What’s more, it’s one of the most popular types of bags, with the global backpack market earning a staggering 11.1 billion […]

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Breathe New Life Into Your Marketing Campaign With Personalised Pencil Cases

Breathe New Life Into Your Marketing Campaign With Personalised Pencil Cases

One of the most salient parts of every child’s school life were the items they used during their years in the school chair. The lockers and desks overflowing with stacks of textbooks, notebooks, and other school supplies — and, of course, to store all those necessary writing tools, every desk had its very own pencil […]

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Printed Stationery – Everyone’s Number One Choice

Printed Stationery – Everyone’s Number One Choice

Does investing in high-tech promotional gadgets seem like the only way to raise brand awareness these days? If so, we’ve got some good news. The truth is, nothing can still beat the good old promotional pens and printed office materials. But what makes printed stationery such an important advertising medium? Here’s your chance to learn more […]

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Customising Branded Duffel Bags: A Comprehensive Guide

Customising Branded Duffel Bags: A Comprehensive Guide

Company gifts come in a wide range of choices, from small items such as biro pens to T-shirts and caps. Nowadays, however, brands opt to provide their customers with something that’s fun, stylish, but more than anything  — practical and useful. And few items can be as useful as a branded duffel bag. So, as […]

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