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Large promotional products have always competed for mind-share and the attention of those travelling by them.\u00a0 Whether being an inflatable<\/a> on top of an auto dealer\u2019s roof, or a promotional tent<\/a> at an outdoor event – bold, quality promotional products compete for the attention of prospective customers passing by.<\/p>\n

In today\u2019s age of people continually looking downward at their smartphone, the task has become even more challenging. Where people used to at least look up and around while walking, you more often than not see them stooped in what is becoming the classic posture of a smartphone walker busy getting the latest Internet updates or texting \u201ccritical\u201d information to their friends.<\/p>\n

The new trend of \u201cDistracted Walking\u201d isn\u2019t only bad for advertising, it\u2019s bad for health<\/a> .\u00a0 In 2010, it was estimated that 1500 people were injured while walking and distracted by their mobile devices.\u00a0 It is likely that this number has significantly increased in the intervening years due to the explosion of popularity with smartphones.<\/p>\n

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\nBecause of a more distracted populace, it has become more important to think of new ways to be noticed.\u00a0 One way to grab the attention of a potential consumer is to surprise them.\u00a0 This could come in many forms when applied to promotional products.\u00a0 Maybe a huge inflatable will be the reason that a person looks up from their phone.\u00a0 It could involve using bright, bold colors to make a statement to promote interest.<\/p>\n

There are many ways in which smartphones have changed the world.\u00a0 Most of them are good but there are some detriments, such as the fact that people can be less observant of world around them. This can not only make visual promotions more challenging, but it can also result in injuries and accidents.\u00a0 Let us help you regain some of the lost advertising opportunities through providing excellent quality and great looking products.\u00a0 Get that extra push that people need to discover more about your company.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Large promotional products have always competed for mind-share and the attention of those travelling by them.\u00a0 Whether being an inflatable on top of an auto dealer\u2019s roof, or a promotional tent at an outdoor event – bold, quality promotional products compete for the attention of prospective customers passing by. 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