No matter how much we may wish it to not be true, the harsh winds of winter come at least once a year for most of North America. While it is a time that many people find unpleasant, it is a great time to roll out the latest promotional campaign. After all, there are the holidays during this time, and what better way to capture people’s attention then by giving away winter apparel as a promotional product. Ranging from stocking caps to wool socks, there are plenty of things that are sure to be a hit when it comes to this time of year. In fact this is one of the few times of year that giving away almost anything is sure to make someone happy, so why not give away things that reflect the time of year.

Giving Yourself an Edge
There are many types of winter apparel that can be given away. However with a little thought you can outdo everyone else during the winter season. When so many business are focused on the business of selling, being the one business that has the focus of giving can give you an edge during the winter season, but throughout the whole year as well.

Considering All that Winter has to Offer
The first thing to do is to think of all the things that happen in winter. Christmas is an obvious one, so is New Years. However, this is also the time of year of fireplace fires, sledding down hills, skiing and many other winter time activities. Take some time and give some thought to how to place yourself in the best position possible. After all while winter may have its unpleasant aspects, it has many pleasant ones as well.

Christmas is a wonderful time of year. Everyone seems to be experiencing a special kind of joy. Why not capitalize on it by getting into the spirit yourself. Give away Santa hats and elf hats. This is sure to be a hit with both adults and children. Not only that but you are sure to create a pleasant memory for many people as you give away traditional items of holiday cheer. Don’t stop at Santa hats though, you can give away big red jackets to people who spend so much, or perhaps a nice set of Santa boots when a similar item is bought. These are but a few of the things that you can do during this time of year.

Warmth is another big thing in winter, and many people still use wood furnaces to heat their homes. This is a great time to give away small blankets for people to curl up next to their fires with. Nothing is better to bring good memories to people than the thought of the nice warm blanket they were given to that horribly cold day.

Thinking About Children
If you have a business or service that sees a lot of children a great item to give away would be a cheap but fun plastic disc sled. This even provides an opportunity to put your company name or logo on something many other people are sure to see, and imagine how business might increase if parents learn the place to get a free sled for their child. Not only are sleds a great idea, scarves to ward of the winter chill, or gloves and mittens to keep little hands warm are sure to be a popular favorite as well. Not only will adults remember this, but so will the children, and there is never a better time to start working to gain them as customers as well.

If you live in an area that is near a ski resort there are several items of winter appearal that can work very well. Gloves are an obvious choice. They are something everyone wants, and everyone seems to loose. Imagine how grateful a skier will be when they check out at your store and get a pair of free gloves. They are sure to tell their friends who are certain to make your store a stop as well. Also jackets, while a bit pricey, are a great idea. These are wonderful items to encourage someone to spend just a little bit more to get. Overall winter is a wonderful time of year when it is approached in the right way. Make your winter just that much better by engaging in successful promotional activities.