Gareth Parkin  |  Product Marketing Director

Gareth Parkin
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.

Articles By Gareth Parkin

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4 Top reasons to use printed tote bags!

Jasper Meek is credited for inventing the tote bag in 1886 after creating a custom bag for Cantwell Shoes, a small shoe store located in Coshocton, Ohio. This bag was reused over and over again! In 21st-century marketing campaigns, printed cotton...

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Custom branded pen pots for desktop brand awareness

Pen holders or pen pots are the perfect combination of aesthetics and practicality that every promo item should be. If you want to put your logo on something useful that people will love, our range of branded pen holders will provide you with...

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The benefits of branded merchandise for London businesses

In the bustling business environment of London, standing out from the competition can be a challenge. One of the most effective and time-tested ways to increase brand visibility and build meaningful connections with customers is through promotional...

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5 Top reasons why to invest in printed notepads

In order to promote your business and gain the recognition your brand deserves, you have to invest in advertising. There's no way around it. However, that doesn't mean that you have to splurge on expensive printed giveaways. Having a considered...

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Corporate branded shoe bags for practical promotions

The wear and tear our shoes go through each day is not to be taken lightly. But there is something we could use to preserve them in top-notch condition while travelling, be that to another country, the office, the gym, etc. Shoe bags are the best...

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The benefits of branded merchandise for Manchester businesses

In a bustling and innovative city like Manchester, businesses constantly seek ways to stand out from the crowd. Promotional products are an effective marketing tool that helps companies achieve this by increasing brand recognition, boosting customer...

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21st Century marketing with printed stylus pens

Are you looking for promotional products that would bring together traditional marketing and 21st-century technology? If you need practical giveaways that can reach a broad audience, then stylus pens should be at the top of your...

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Low cost promotional pencils – your way to seamless advertising

Before pens took over, pencils ruled the stationery world. When large quantities of graphite were first discovered in the UK, they were only used to mark sheep and other livestock. However, people soon found that putting graphite into a wooden...

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How to pick the perfect document bags for your promotion

Being prepared for a business meeting, seminar or conference doesn’t only boil down to being a true professional. You can change a company’s future at those meetings by pitching groundbreaking ideas and effectively deciding the best course of...

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5 Top tips to turn printed backpacks into a walking billboard for you logo!

In the world of marketing, it's difficult to choose the right promotional products. There are many factors to consider: versatility, usefulness, brand awareness, visibility! Among these choices, there are products that have stood the test of time...

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The advantages of plastic promotional travel mugs and tumblers

Positive brand associations might seem tough to acquire, but it all gets much easier if you invest in some useful and reusable promotional gifts. An item that carries lots of ad potential and could help you increase brand awareness is a printed...

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Executive Waterman pens for your corporate clients

Choosing the promotional products you will advertise your business with is a tricky feat. You need something that will leave a great impression and help people associate your brand with high-quality products and trustworthiness. However impossible...

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