Posted by Lee on April 12th, 2012
Do you know what today is? Aside from it being five days until your taxes are due, it’s also National Grilled Cheese Day. Step away from the W-2s and into the kitchen because this is one holiday that’s worth celebrating.
photo credit: fritishPosted by Lee on April 11th, 2012
Hello, local readers! Hot off the press is this week’s edition of our weekend guide, filled with the best things to do in and around Atlanta this Thursday through Sunday. As always, be sure to add anything we missed in the comments section. Enjoy your weekend!!
photo credit: moonlightbulbPosted by Megan on April 10th, 2012
Long gone are the days in which women have to suffer through wearing a Men’s Promotional T-shirt. As we all know, the Promotional Products industry is a bit behind trend driven, retail fashion. But, we do have access to great t-shirts, made for women.
Men’s style t-shirts are not made for the female form. Can you remember the last time you received a promotional Men’s t-shirt? I do. I tried it on and it just looked plain awful! Let’s just say that the tee does not see the light of day. It has been banished to the bottom dresser drawer. Being in the industry, I thought about the purchaser of said t-shirt. I bet they would feel bad knowing that their t-shirt is not getting any play from me, therefore gaining no advertising for them. I wonder if they would have purchased the same shirt if they were educated on fit and style and, most importantly, what the end user would actually wear.
Posted by Dana on April 9th, 2012
Smart promotional product companies know that one size doesn’t fit all. As with any marketing campaign, the 4Ps (price, place, product, promotion) play an integral role in determining what strategy should be employed to achieve optimal results. This series of blog posts focuses on the “place” component of this popular framework and each entry will include promo product ideas for cities within distinct regions of the United States.
If you simply can’t wait to see the suggestions for your region in an upcoming post, check out “Coast to Coast: Hot Promotional Products for Every Region” for insightful information about promotional product preferences in all of the major parts of the country.
Posted by Kim on April 6th, 2012
Oh so cute. Oh so colorful. The Mechanical Colored Lead Pencil Pack comes with brightly colored pencils with matching colored lead!
Maybe I’ve been sheltered. Maybe I do live under a rock. But I’ll admit, I have never seen these before. Mechanical pencils? Yes. Colored pencils? Yes. A mixture? Well, this is a first for me.
Posted by Lee on April 5th, 2012
Let’s meet our March Fan of the Month: I Am The Maven!
Posted by Lee on April 4th, 2012
Hello, local readers! Hot off the press is this week’s edition of our weekend guide, filled with the best things to do in and around Atlanta this Thursday through Sunday. As always, be sure to add anything we missed in the comments section. Enjoy your weekend!!
Posted by Megan on April 3rd, 2012
This is the time of year when we all look forward to outdoor events, at least I do! One of my favorite practical products that I saw at January’s PPAI Expo was the Take a Seat Stool.
The Take a Seat Stool is made from eco-friendly, recycled paper and folds up flat for easy transport. It is small enough to fit in a large tote! The Take a Seat can accommodate up to 200 lbs, and sitting on it is comfortable and not the least bit wobbly. This stool is great for use both indoors and out with a protective coating that helps prevent moisture from ruining your beloved travel bench.
The Take a Seat is perfect for golf events, parades, barbecues, outdoor sporting events and concerts in the park. It would also be perfect to use for extra seating in a “lounge” setting, promoting a new product at any happening. Since it’s available with a one color imprint or with a full color option, your message is fully customizable!
I was lucky enough to receive a Take a Seat of my own and I’m definitely going to take it to all the outdoor festivals this year! I am sure that it will gather some attention and wistful smiles from my fellow concert-goers.
Megan
Merchandising Manager
Posted by Dana on April 2nd, 2012
Who else tuned in for the 11 o’clock lottery drawing last Friday, hoping to match the winning numbers and instantly be entitled to millions upon millions of dollars?
With Friday’s Mega Millions jackpot totaling a record-breaking $640 million dollars, three lucky individuals holding winning tickets were not the only ones to wake up richer on Saturday morning. Along with several people who matched some, but not all, of the winning numbers, lottery retailers, state governments, and local news stations, profited from heightened ticket sales and increased publicity. According to reliable news sources, approximately 50% of Mega Millions sales are funneled back into prize payouts, while 35% land up in state coffers, and 15% finds itself in the hands of retailers who are responsible for ticket sales and lottery operating costs.
Posted by Kim on March 30th, 2012
I’m sure anyone that’s ever worked in an office environment knows that not every day goes exactly as planned. Maybe it’s a tiff with a coworker or some frustration with a customer. We all go through our own work-related trials and tribulations.
When the going gets tough, it’s nice to have someone to identify with. Thankfully Dilbert and the crew are here to help – in stress reliever form.
