Promo Industry Sees Large Increase in PPE Demand

Kris Wassell • January 24, 2022

Distributors are now seeing a large growth in interest and inquires about K95 & KN95 masks and other PPE in the past few weeks.

As the Omicron variant has continued to spread rapidly across Canada and the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its mask guidelines which notes that properly fitted N95 and KN95 respirators offer the highest level of protection. This news has many consumers looking to upgrade their face coverings which has caused a large increase in searches for “N95 masks”. This search has increased by 1,586% on ASI’s database and is expected to be similar across many distributor searches. Many businesses have also stated that they have seen an increase in PPE orders and that they are prepared for another spike in demand. Distributors say that they are now better prepared and equipped to handle the upcoming spike and suspect that inventory shortages should not be as bad as in the peak of 2020.

With this news, tradeshows are also starting to make a comeback as the show season is upon us. This has caused many venue holders and promo businesses attending to stock up on PPE for the attendees and staff working the events. One company has stated that they have had 2 casinos’ reach out about obtaining recommended PPE and KN95 masks for their staff. Experts expect that these masks will be top sellers but they do not think that price volatility will happen, hoping that pricing will remain stable throughout the surge in sales and product acquisition.

Industry experts are staying up to date with the latest recommendations and news to remain educated to avoid fraudulent or counterfeit products which continue to pop up. To prevent valued customers from getting fraudulent or counterfeit products, TSG has put effort into attaining FDA approved N95 masks. TSG keeps up to date on the latest news to keep our valued customers safe by providing reliable and trustworthy products.

As this update will spread quickly to many businesses and consumers, shortages are expected to happen quickly but restocking times should be significantly less than before. To be the first to get your hands on these products please reach out to TSG as soon as possible by emailing orders@tsgbrandedsolutions.com or by calling toll-free: 1-866-828-2874 as TSG cannot guarantee that inventory will last. Please note that N95 and KN95 masks cannot be decorated as it may reduce the effectiveness of the products.

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Benefits of Promotional Products Promotional products are a top marketing resource which offers a variety of benefits for your company. Whether your marketing goal is creating new business opportunities, showing appreciation to current customers, or spreading brand awareness, in today’s digital world, physical marketing materials are a great way to stand out in a crowd and a great reminder that your business is willing to make a personal connection. Promotional products will also offer your potential clients and customers a tangible keepsake to remind them of your brand. When purchasing or choosing your promotional products, it is important to remember that the quality of your promotional products speak to the quality of the products or services your company offers. What are Promotional Products? Promotional products are items branded with your logo, tagline, or slogan to promote and represent your brand, company, and services. Your promotional items can be distributed at trade shows, special events, when potential customers subscribe to your newsletter, at grand openings or holiday parties, during conferences or straight into mailboxes. These products are a great way to be seen multiple times a day by multiple people. Make it easy for your potential clients to contact you by adding your phone number, email, or website information on your promotional products. Why Do You Need Promo Products? Promotional marketing maintains brand consistency, while also helping your company stand out in the industry. Here are some of the benefits for your business. Spreading Brand Awareness Branded promo items have the potential to be seen by hundreds of people. Whether you hand them out to an individual or a team, your brand name and slogan will be noticed far and wide. Promo products can reach hundreds of potential customers and studies have shown that they are kept for up to a year or longer. With thousands of products available, you can also choose products that are unique and help your company really stand out with customers. Forming New Customer Relationships Consumers are more likely to have a favourable impression of a brand that gives them a promotional product. Once you establish that initial connection, those same people are more likely to remember your business and feel inclined to work with you. It helps establish a relationships, builds trust, and gives the opportunity to start a conversation with prospective customers. Continuous Advertising Offering promotional products such as pens, notepads, mugs, or other items that are used on a daily basis, meaning that your company name or logo will be seen often. This paves the way for continuous advertising, which you only had to pay for one time. Want to learn more about how TSG Branded Solutions can help you with promotional marketing that aligns with your business strategy and branding, contact us today to start the conversation!
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