Promotional Bags Blog

Here’s a customized tote bag that’s perfect for geeks and those who won’t buy any products these days unless there’s an “i” in front of it. The “iBag” is the perfect way to lug your laptop in style while showing everyone just how tech-savvy you are.

As I mentioned previously, I am still looking for a custom laptop sleeve for my vacation. Everyone I’ve spoken to has advocated on getting a computer bag instead, but that won’t really work for me. I’m going to be gone for a long time, and I’m bringing a lot of stuff, so I’ll be able to fit a lot more in my carry-on if I can just slide my netbook into whatever backpack or messenger bag I decide to use as a carry-on instead of dedicating a whole bag to my computer. Considerations like these are important to think about when trying to find the right bags for traveling!

Rainebrooke, which specializes in selling customized laptop carriers, is catching on to the importance of using social media networking to generate more consumer interest and purchases. Currently, the company is offering a free blue Metro-Traveler laptop bag to one of its Facebook fans. Those who are interested in the offer can visit Rainbrooke’s Facebook page by clicking a link on its website and then clicking to become a Facebook fan. This is a simple way of increasing brand awareness and may be a worthy tactic for promotional product distributors, especially those selling any kind of promotional bags.

I like the imprint on this funny laptop bag. It’s just a simple spoof on classic caution sign designs showing a bicyclist falling head over heels after hitting a rock. With wireless networks expanding and the price of technology dropping, laptops are becoming more and more widespread. Take advantage of this trend by using promotional laptop bags as free giveaways to clients and prospects. You can have the bags imprinted with anything you’d like, including a company name, logo, slogan or URL. As recipients lug their laptops around, your marketing message gains great exposure.

Hewlett Packard has announced that it is replacing the standard cardboard packaging of its Pavilion DV6929 laptops with something a little more unique and eco-friendly: reusable laptop messenger bags made out of 100% recycled materials. The new bags are expected to reduce packaging by 97% while cutting fuel costs and CO2 emissions as well. The laptops will be sold exclusively by Walmart, who hosted a Home Entertainment Design Challenge (that HP won) to find new product packaging designs that would be attractive, eco-friendly, and recyclable/reusable.

This innovative packaging is going to have many people asking, “Why didn’t we think of that?” It’s simple, yet highly effective. Not only will customers appreciate the free promotional bag, but it will reduce waste, save HP money, and build the power of their brand as the laptop bags capture attention wherever they are used. What are some ways your company might be able to use promotional bags to replace wasteful cardboard packaging?