Branded Photo Mugs For Your Promotions

Since ancient times, us humans have needed various mugs and cups to hold our drinks. Back in the day, the materials used to make these vessels usually boiled down to bone, wood, or clay.

Today, the popularity of cups and mugs doesn’t cease to amaze us, and they are still some of the most popular promotional products you can opt for. Suitable for delicious tea, coffee, and other hot beverages and available in various designs, mugs, in particular, are fan favourites of many.

Nowadays, it’s a must for them to have handles in a range of shapes, too, so that the user doesn’t burn their hand while drinking. Plus, they can be made from all sorts of materials, including enamelled metal, ceramic, and eco-friendly materials like bamboo. For those always on the go, insulated thermal mugs are also a superb option.

But let’s face it — you’re not here to talk about how often you use your favourite mug. We want to highlight how useful photo mugs are in terms of marketing and promoting your company to the right people. But to do so, you cannot simply choose a regular mug and call it a day. What you need is to print your design, slogan, or logo on them to ensure they make a powerful impact!

How to pick the best printed photo mugs for your business

Since there are so many branded drinkware options to go through on our website, it’s easy to get overwhelmed and pick any random mug that grabs your attention. For your promotional efforts to be a roaring success, though, we recommend considering the image you want your company to portray and what kind of a mug would let you promote it in the best way possible.

The shape of the mug could easily make it more coveted among your target audience. Not everyone has the same taste, so some may prefer a latte mug, whereas others may love tiny but quality-made mini mugs.

As for the design itself, it may be best to go for an understated one that highlights your logo well if you want the mugs to seem more professional. However, if you want them to draw lots of attention, then your mugs should have some pops of colour, such as bright-coloured inners and matching handles.

Keep in mind that your branded mugs don’t have to be used for external giveaways only. They make for beautiful incentives for your employees, too, and will be used daily, making for some incredible desktop advertisements.

The quality of the mugs should be one of your key worries, though; you want them to sustain as little wear and tear throughout the years as possible. Luckily, some, if not most, of our mugs, are even microwave and dishwasher-safe, so they should keep making powerful impressions for as long as they stay in use!

How your company can benefit from giving away branded photo mugs

Printed photo mugs have various strengths, but we like to focus on the fact that they offer ample printing space and are super-practical for many people. By having so much space to work with, the visibility of your logo — and thus its ability to draw attention — won’t ever be hindered. At the same time, by printing the design on the side of the mug, we can ensure each sip the user takes is a flash ad that could very well inspire tons of impressions over time.

One of the best advantages of using branded photo mugs for promotion is that you don’t have much to worry about in terms of them going unused. These are promotional products that anyone can find a use for, whether it’s for drinking their tea or coffee throughout the day or for simply keeping pens at their desk. Naturally, for them to be superbly effective at inspiring many impressions every day, a solid design and quality printing are a must.

Since mugs have universal appeal, giving them away at corporate events and various industry happenings is always an option. You can attract a huge crowd at exhibitions and trade shows by offering some high-quality colourful mugs for free.

Furthermore, your internal giveaways can become even more special when you give away branded mugs to new employees. These could be in the from of ceramic mugs or ever popular travel mugs and the latest eco-friendly mugs. At the very least, they should help them feel more at home in the office and as a true part of your team and company.

Another option is to use the mugs to push the sale of some other item. This adds more value to the product you were looking to sell more. Usually, it feels like someone gets two items at the value of one.

Reselling the mugs is another option you can explore. If you have a souvenir or merchandise shop linked to your business, organisation, or even club, you can sell your mugs to your loyal clients, customers and fans and make a profit off them. Your mugs will arrive ready to be sold, and we can also arrange for them to come in individual boxes. That way, you don’t have to worry about packaging them later on; just put them on display and wait for them to attract attention!

Who to target with your full colour photo mugs?

In short — everyone! With printed photo mugs, you can boost brand awareness among the young and the old, students and working professionals, your staff and anyone who steps into your office, and more! All of them can find a good use for your mugs, especially if the design is eye-catching and inspires them to make a quick cup of coffee or tea so that they could enjoy it more.

Printing and branding techniques on photo mugs

Depending on your goals, we offer a few different printing techniques. Engraving, screen printing, and even sublimation for full-colour design — all of this can be made possible by our team. Plus, you can even personalise the mugs further by going for colourful inners and matching handles. Visually matching these parts with your logo or overall design should make it more memorable!

If you’re looking for the most economical printing method, we would recommend going for silk-screen printing. This method transfers ink (only one colour) through a mesh stretched in a frame. If you have some corporate events or conferences in the pipeline, this option would be perfect for rolling out bulk orders quickly.

On the other hand, full-colour printed mugs are more attractive, especially if you have a detailed design in mind. In that case, we would suggest using sublimation to print some colourful photo mugs with the exact colours you want to appear on them. Some of the options we have on our website also allow for different-coloured inners, handles, and more such as our unique Pantone Matched mugs. When you pair these features with an exquisite design, your mugs are bound to attract lots of attention.

Finally, we also offer laser engraving for those who want their mugs to feature a durable classy design. The biggest advantage of this method is that you will get an elegant finish on your mugs after we etch the design on the surface, revealing the material’s colour underneath it. For the most part, we’d recommend these mugs if you’re looking to reward your most loyal business partners and clients. They can easily serve as premium gifts that’ll stay in use for years, undoubtedly promoting your company wherever they are.

Why trust GoPromotional with your printed full colour mugs

One of the advantages of putting your trust in GoPromotional is that you will get superb service each time. We have worked hard to get where we are today, and cutting corners was never an option. From our sales team to our graphic designers and printing experts, everyone is focused on making you, the client, satisfied. Moreover, we’re here to educate our clients and suggest artwork ideas and products that should maximise their promotional efforts.

Buy your promotional photo mugs today!

We continually check our prices daily against all the leading UK suppliers and wholesale manufacturers to ensure that you, our customer, is receiving the very best possible prices.  

If you are looking for low-cost printed full colour mugs, and happen to find the same mugs cheaper, with the same print specification, just let us know, and we will match the price and back it with our industry Award Winning Customer Service - that's our guarantee!

Why not explore our full range of promotional merchandise and also take a look at our wide collection of coasters where we are sure you will find the perfect solution for your next marketing campaign.

For additional information on our promotional drinkware and to receive a fast quotation, give a member of our experienced team a call on 0800 0148 970 or email us for further details. 

Curated by Gareth Parkin   |   Product Marketing Director

As the founder of GoPromotional, Gareth has developed an enviable reputation as an expert in the promotional products industry with over 25 years experience. As an active member of the BPMA, ASI and Forbes Business Council, he regularly shares his wealth of industry knowledge and perspective in order to drive the branded merchandise sector forwards. With an entrepreneurial mind, Gareth has his finger on the pulse of our UK and international operations. Responsible for marketing and technical operations, he continually motivates the team with his vision, enthusiasm and desire to be the very best.

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