Promotional products are items imprinted with a company or organization's logo that are distributed to promote brand awareness. This document discusses the different types of promotional products, how they are used to build brand recognition, motivate target audiences, educate people, and recognize employees. It explains that promotional products are effective because they are useful, encourage reciprocity, have high visibility and longevity, are flexible for any budget or audience, provide a low cost per impression compared to other marketing channels, and are a non-interruptive form of advertising. The document concludes with tips on how to effectively utilize promotional products for business objectives.