Gareth Parkin  |  Product Marketing Director

Gareth Parkin
As the founder of GoPromotional, Gareth has developed an enviable reputation as an expert in the promotional products industry with over 25 years experience. As an active member of the BPMA, ASI and Forbes Business Council, he regularly shares his wealth of industry knowledge and perspective in order to drive the branded merchandise sector forwards. With an entrepreneurial mind, Gareth has his finger on the pulse of our UK and international operations. Responsible for marketing and technical operations, he continually motivates the team with his vision, enthusiasm and desire to be the very best.

Articles By Gareth Parkin

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Eco-friendly, cost-effective and useful recycled promotional notepads

Jotting down ideas, writing down important to-do lists and taking notes at a meeting; that's the reality of a regular business executive. However, that's also the reality of your clients and customers. So you might be wondering how to make their...

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Enhance your brand's presence with logo branded coasters: the perfect blend of style and marketing impact

Why exactly are logo-branded coasters so in demand right now? In 2022 alone, the biggest market for coasters, i.e. the US market, had a value of $670 million (around £523 million). That’s a lot of money for items we use to hold our cups or...

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Chalk mugs are the interactive giveaways with exposure boosting potential!

In order to keep your business afloat, you have to strategically pick your promotional campaigns. They cannot be too expensive, as you might lose money. Furthermore, they cannot be plain or boring - they have to grab the attention of every potential...

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Enhance your brand’s image: embrace the elegance of custom branded Cross pens

In the world of marketing, choosing the right products for your promo campaign is the key to success. These products should represent your brand in every way, from quality to aesthetics. As far as campaigns centred around writing instruments go,...

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Attention grabbing custom shaped post-it notes and pads!

Branded promotional items are the number one way to get your name out there. What's more, nothing can beat this marketing strategy. Don't believe us? Just take a look at huge brands and their marketing strategies. They all use promotional...

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Embrace modernity: How eco pencils can help promote your corporate brand

In recent years, the climate crisis has reached a boiling point. With temperature averages reaching an all-time high and weather-induced catastrophes running rampant, many people are trying to change their habits and make the planet a safer...

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Welcome to our range of desk pads

When it comes to business branded products, the bigger your logo is, the better. If you want an item that provides repeat exposure and lots of space for your logo, look no further than desk pads! Printed desk pads are great paper based giveaways and...

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Let the adventure begin: The promo appeal of branded enamel mugs

Is your target audience full of outdoorsy types who enjoy adventure more than anything? If so, you could benefit from personalising quality enamel mugs with your logo and a powerful message. By embracing adventure and the great outdoors, you can...

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3 Key reasons to use branded earbuds and headphones!

Not that long ago, printed notepads and logo keyrings were all the rage when it came to promotional products. Every office had at least one, while still used these items aren't as popular with the younger generation. The younger audience doesn't...

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3 Key reasons to use promotional latte mugs!

In a typical British office, every person has their own favourite mug. What's more, people are really super protective of them. A stolen or misplaced mug has been the cause of many office fights. It's funny, but they are almost as important as the...

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3 Top reasons to buy promotional metal travel mugs

When it comes to promotional products, you have to give people what they want. More importantly, you have to give them what they really need and find useful. What that essentially means is that you have to include useful items in your promotional...

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Branded event merchandise: Crafting memories with promotional products

Imagine strolling through a buzzing trade show. Among the myriad booths, a sharply designed pull-up banner draws you in. As you approach, you're greeted by a table with a striking branded tablecloth, and an enthusiastic representative hands you a...

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