Yo-Promotions Blog

The weather might suggest differently, but summer is fast approaching! As lockdown restrictions continue to ease across the UK this means the return of outdoor events such as festivals. From music festivals to food festivals, those catering for families to those attracting a more niche audience, the summer months in the UK are traditionally jam-packed with festivals and events that attract...

As lockdown restrictions are gradually eased across the UK we’re shining the spotlight on some key product categories to consider in the coming months ahead. The first - and perhaps most welcome after a long winter - is our great range of products for getting outdoors. With brighter days and warmer temperatures just around the corner, it’s the ideal time...

Old business cards, used envelopes and scribbled-on notepads. Putting waste paper in the recycling bin is the common way we do our bit for the environment, but is there another eco-friendly way we can dispose of our paper waste? A cost-effective solution with a more unique and personal impact? The answer is yes! Being conscious of the environment is important to...

It certainly feels like spring is on the way in the UK... and about time to! The winter months were long and difficult for many of us but with brighter days on the horizon, we can finally begin to look forward to the possibilities that lie ahead in 2021. Easter is traditionally a time of new opportunities and, of course, egg-shaped...

Eight million tonnes of plastic - that’s the amount that finds its way into the worlds oceans every single year.  Just one of many reasons why environmental responsibility continues to be a hot topic amongst businesses in the UK and globally.  With that in mind, it makes sense to align your promotional activity with your environmental efforts by switching your branded...

During the past year many employees in the UK and worldwide have found themselves required to work from home. Amongst other challenges, this new way of working has dramatically changed how we communicate and interact with our employees and colleagues. It’s understandable that remote working has caused some to feel unmotivated and disconnected from their roles and co-workers, however there is...

As we all spend more time at home the chances are you’ve probably ordered takeaway food recently. This is certainly what the statistics suggest. The takeaway food industry is currently thriving as a result of lockdown restrictions, with delivery giants Deliveroo and JustEat each reporting a massive increase in takeaway food sales since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020.  For hospitality...

A fresh new year is underway but businesses continue to face an array of challenges. With marketing budgets squeezed more than ever it’s important to ensure your customer relations are maintained in an effective, cost-friendly manner. Whilst the opportunity for face-to-face interaction remains limited, sending direct mail-outs is an alternative method of customer communication.  By sending a unique promotional gift printed with...

2020 has been a challenging year for us all, so here at Yo-Promotions we want to reward our customers for their continued business.   To celebrate the New Year we have put together a special offer where all orders received in January over £250 (exc. VAT) will receive a M&S e-gift card! Spend £250 ex. VAT and you’ll receive a...

When considering marketing and branding options it is important not to overlook the humble pencil.  After all, together with promotional pens, personalised pencils are the best selling promotional product in the UK and have repeatedly proven to be a highly effective investment for marketing and advertising purposes. Here we look at just a few of the reasons why the classic personalised pencil can be...