Key facts
- Time it before trade show season, hiring waves and the holidays.
- Two to three months before trade shows, fiscal year starts and the holiday gift season.
- Marketing roles at companies in trade show heavy industries are a good proxy.
Who buys branded items?
- Marketing, for trade shows and campaigns.
- HR and people teams, for onboarding kits and awards.
- Office and event managers, for company events.
- Owners, at small firms.
What should the email show?
One idea for their company, such as a welcome kit for new hires, with a rough price and turnaround. A specific idea beats a catalogue.
When to send
Two to three months before trade shows, fiscal year starts and the holiday gift season.
How promo companies can find buyers with Buzz
- Pick the departments
Marketing, Human Resources, office operations.
- Set size and place
Companies of 20 to 500 people near you.
- Reveal the best person
One per company to start.
- Let Buzz write
Four emails, each with one idea for their company.
When does Buzzlist fit, and when does it not?
It fits when
- You sell branded goods or print to local companies.
It does not fit when
- You want companies by what they ordered before. Buzzlist has no purchase data.
Questions people ask next
Should I email the owner?
At firms under about 50 staff, yes. Above that, marketing or HR.
Can I find companies that go to trade shows?
Not directly. Marketing roles at companies in trade show heavy industries are a good proxy.
Can Buzz see their website?
Yes. Buzz reads each company website before writing.
Is there a free plan?
Yes. 100 contacts a month, no card.