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

Raise Brand Awareness in the Blink of an Eye with Custom Printed Coasters

Raise Brand Awareness in the Blink of an Eye with Custom Printed Coasters

If your clients are anything like Monica from Friends, cold drinks leaving rings on fine surfaces might be their biggest fear. Luckily, your promotional coasters will be there to save the day. As you’re about to see, these freebies make some of the best advertising products you can invest in. But how come promo coasters […]

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Flaunt Your Logo All Year Round with Customised Calendars

Flaunt Your Logo All Year Round with Customised Calendars

As soon as the holidays get closer, we quickly redirect all our attention to finding marvellous gifts. For some, this may entail scouring the shops for days in order to get the best deals. The whole process starts a lot sooner for businesses since it involves picking the perfect corporate gifts for their partners, clients, […]

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Promote Your Business Effectively With Branded Pens

Promote Your Business Effectively With Branded Pens

Are you looking for a simple and subtle way to promote your business without emptying your wallet? Branded pens are an excellent choice that many companies have been using for years. Give them as gifts to your clients, employees, and business partners, and watch how your customer loyalty grows and your company gains momentum. But […]

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Best Personalised Wedding Cups to Try Out for Your Wedding Party: From A to Z

Best Personalised Wedding Cups to Try Out for Your Wedding Party: From A to Z

A wedding is one of the most exciting events in a person’s life. However, it’s also the most hectic one. Even small ceremonies require a lot of planning, like choosing the right dress, a venue, a cake, and creating the invitations. And these are just the essentials! There are also a million smaller details to […]

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How to Choose the Best Custom Hand Sanitiser for Your Brand

How to Choose the Best Custom Hand Sanitiser for Your Brand

Just a few years ago, hand sanitisers used to be products that people rarely thought about. They would usually buy a bottle or two, stash it in their purse or car, and forget about it until they accidentally see it again. However, the covid-19 pandemic irreversibly changed this practice. Research shows that hand sanitiser sales […]

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Top Printed Backpacks for Every Persona

Top Printed Backpacks for Every Persona

All around the world, people have started replacing briefcases with branded backpacks. If you think about it, this shift makes a lot of sense. After all, it is easy to leave traditional business bags behind and go for something useful, versatile, and branded instead. When you get a branded backpack, you get a companion for […]

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The Ultimate Guide to Promotional Drinkware

The Ultimate Guide to Promotional Drinkware

Are you looking to make your party a bit more unique or perhaps want to dazzle every guest that walks into your restaurant? You’re in luck! Investing in branded merchandise — specifically custom drinkware — is a fantastic way of boosting brand awareness and ensuring you’re always on your audience’s mind! From champagne flutes and […]

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Top Custom Products Kids Love

Top Custom Products Kids Love

Do you think special occasions like Christmas are the only time kids should get some great presents? Wrong! As a business owner, you may have to impress the little ones to ensure your promotional campaign doesn’t sink. And what better way to bring about dozens of smiles than by offering some gorgeous promotional gifts? No […]

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What It Truly Means to Be Eco-Friendly

What It Truly Means to Be Eco-Friendly

Over the past few years, our buying habits have changed drastically, but this time for the better. This comes as no surprise as more people realised the gravity of the impact our consumer society has on the planet. As a result, an increasing number of shoppers started leaning towards companies who produce eco friendly merchandise. […]

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Promotional Items: 3 Key Reasons for Their Importance

Promotional Items: 3 Key Reasons for Their Importance

To a savvy business owner, selling promotional gifts can be a powerful marketing tool. Some people ignore it and focus on other, less costly methods of advertising, including: Traditional marketing (ads in print) Digital marketing (ads online) Social media marketing Influencer marketing Word-of-mouth marketing. Granted, all of those are exceptionally effective, and any entrepreneur should […]

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