Thursday, October 16, 2008

Plan Early for the Holidays!

Planning early for the holidays is always a good thing! You can avoid last minute rush fees, delays in production and expedited freight charges. Factories very often get backed up in December so this is the time to start planning your holiday gift giving. They sometimes offer discounts if you place your orders by a certain date. I will keep updating you with new and different holiday gift ideas over the next few weeks and my next newsletter will focus completely on holiday gift ideas.

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Gourmet Snack Stack

This is a new gift idea- perfect for the holidays and easy to share throughout the office. Once the candy is gone, it is ideal to keep little odds and ends organized!

Monday, October 13, 2008

Printed Mints

How cool are these??!!!

Friday, October 10, 2008

h2go Bottles on Clearance!

Some of my favorite water bottle styles are being discontinued BUT the good news is that the prices are dirt cheap right now on inventory that is still available!


To see all bottles and mugs on clearance click here.

Thursday, October 9, 2008

Butt Station

This may be a little personal but I am the first to admit even as a "mature adult" that there are still some things that crack me up to no end- hopefully you are getting my gist here when you see the picture below. This just came across my desk and I had to share- what can I say, it made me laugh! Talk about a promotion that will not be forgotten!!



Click on the image for more product information and pricing!

Friday, October 3, 2008

Halloween

Fun holidays are a perfect opportunity to brand yourself and make a lasting impression! Below are some of my favorite Halloween ideas plus some specials that are running right now.

These images maybe small but I wanted to share a little case history with you to give you an idea of
what it means to make a big and lasting impact on your target audience. About 8-10 years ago when I was still fairly new in this industry, I decided to send out a sound card for Halloween to remind my prospects that I was still around and hoping to earn their business. I chose Halloween because it's a non-denominational holiday, relates to fond memories and fun, and has wide appeal. I choose a sound card that did not require much personalization (easy on the small business budget), it was simply a matter of sticking my business card into the slot. On the cover of the card was a witch with the expression, "Trick or Treat". When they opened the card, it activated a sound chip that made an eerie ghost sound and inscribed was, "it would be a real treat to earn your business". Can I tell you that this many years later, people still come up to me and say, "remember when you sent us that Halloween card"- it made a huge impression, to the extent that they still remember their surprise and amusement this many years later. Of course, most important of all, they remember that I sent it to them!

That sound card is still available, you can view more details by clicking here.





Monday, September 22, 2008

Technology Trends and Gifts


How outstanding is it to finally have a keyboard you can wash in your dishwasher?! No more sticky food stains, crumbs that have fallen down below the keys or coffee that has spilled. You can rinse this keyboard out in the sink or wash it in the dishwasher. There is an anti-microbial version which is excellent for shared computers- we won't go into the germ and infection factor, just know that it is no longer a issue when you use this keyboard. For the typer on the go, there is also a flexible silicon version. The added benefit of giving these as gifts is that your logo is up in that top right hand corner- not some other retail brand- you can count on many daily repeat impressions for your brand. For the basic version, these are starting at $45.99 at 12 pieces on down to $39.99 at 250 pieces.



MOGO is just about the coolest thing to hit our market as of late. This is a high end retail piece now available to be branded with your logo. It stores and charges in your PC card slot. When you take it and fold down the kick stand, it becomes a wireless mouse. I took it for a test drive last week and it's very comfortable, lightweight and it moves easily on whatever surface you are working on. It uses wireless Bluetooth technology and includes an adapter. The MOGO starts at $89.95 for 12 pieces and runs to $79.95 for 250 pieces.



This is a fun and functional gift.
It's a digital picture frame with a large imprint space- more than you see on most digital picture frame keytags. It holds up to 70 images and with larger quantities, you can preload it with your logo, pertinent photos and information. Right now the price on this piece is running from $32.99 at 25 pieces to $23.99 at 500.

Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Visual Communications

Visual Communication tools are for any of your display, event and tradeshow needs. Portable displays and visual communication products are positively influencing, informing, and impacting people on the go- don't lose this valuable branding and advertising opportunity. BRAND: CREATIVE can be your complete source for all of your needs, delivering quality on time, every time.



Find the perfect banner for your event. Utilize scrolling banners at tradeshows, flags outside to grab the attention of your customers, indoor or outdoor banners for sponsorships, retractable banners for guideposts and tear or sail signs for events.




Make a good first impression with a table cloth to fit your 6' or 8' table. All over and full color imprint available.






Image is everything! Put your best foot forward with panel floor displays, pop-up displays, table displays and trade show flooring.





Don't forget your accessories to maximize your exposure- items like the literature display shown, carts, chairs, demonstration stands, lectern banners and podiums.






Event tents draw attention to your brand at any outside venue in addition to providing adequate sun protection. Perfect for sporting events, street fairs, festivals and concerts.






Signage isn't just for tradeshows, they can be used for real estate agents, retail sites, exhibits and directions to name a few.




Pre-designed packages are an easy way
to meet all of your needs without have to reinvent the wheel.





Contact me for some information on great specials running right now that will save you money and maximize the budget you have for display items.