A promotional item is an article of merchandise that is used as marketing an advertising. A promotional item usually has the company name, logo and or message emblazoned on them. Promotional items are also commonly used for advertising specials, gifts to clients, awards and commemorative awards for staff and premiums. Promotional items are usually found at trade shows and in mail order, however many promotional items are given away in increasing numbers in other ways and means as well as part of a marketing campaign.