Printed mugs are something that will always be useful and never go out of fashion. They are beautiful for a gift, but they can also be used as a promotion or a fundraiser. How about that last group photo you took of the kids' sporting team? You could have that printed on a mug and sell it for a great fundraiser, or you could have individuals of the team instead.
If you provide a service that you would like to promote, you can place your advertisement on a mug and send it out to lots of prospective customers. This printed mug will be seen every time they use it at the office, so your service will be at the top of their minds. And when they need that service they will immediately think of you.
Printed mugs come not only in ceramic, but stainless steel, plastic or insulated travel mugs. All can be printed with your logo or other promotional material and given to clients, or friends and family. You can even choose mugs that are coloured on the inside for something that little bit different. When choosing your design, remember to get that contrast to show up by using light text on a dark background colour or vice-versa.