Why are branded tote bags so popular?

We supply thousands of branded tote bags per month, that's why we can offer such great prices as well as offering recycled ones our most popular one also gives a penny from each bag to a NGO charity in India.

So they are a great prices, sustainable and give to charity but from a marketing point of view they offer so much for brand awareness, let's dig into the statistics:

Looking at a survey from the British Promotional Merchandise Association who asked 200 18-40 year olds. One reason branded tote bags are so popular for marketing is because they are reused (and so seen) lots. The British Promotional Merchandise Association research shows that:

● 50% said they used a branded tote bag a few times a week
● 26% used them occasionally
● 13% use a branded tote bag on a daily basis
● 11% said they never use branded tote bags

We also looked at the BPMA research into how to design the best branded tote bag. From a user point of view it is the following:

● 41% stated that they wanted a nice design on the bag
● 35% valued strong material
● 13% it is a large size that's important
● 6% want an eco message
● 5% prefer a recognisable brand

As a marketing professional you might also want to think about where your branded tote bag will be seen, the research highlighted the most popular places that a branded tote would be used:

● 52% took their swag bag grocery shopping
● 15% use a them when traveling or commuting
● 12% take a tote bag to work or university
● 10% have their tote bag on a day out
● 5% take them to the gym
● 4% don't use a tote bag
● 2% only use a branded tote bag at the event

That's why branded tote bags are so popular!

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