Coasters

One of my most favorite promotional products is the coaster because it usually is placed on the desktop which is a highly sought after piece of real estate.  Specifically, I love the ceramic coasters because they absorb any liquid that finds its way on to the coaster surface and thus helps to avert the dreaded drippage on important papers on the way to the holders mouth. 

Awards

One of the truly great things that can happen to someone is to win a tournament or competition or be recognized by your company, association, or industry.  I've been an athlete and coach all of my life and all I have to do is look around my game room and I have trophies, plaques & great memories from some of these competitions

Luckily, I also am a source for awards and trophies and get "Close to" the same satisfaction by helping people through the process of purchasing them. I recently had a client that only needed 8 awards and it was a non-profit association so I looked and looked and found a great supplier that had NO setup charge, NO change of line charge, minimum quantity was ONE, printed in FULL COLOR, they prepared a color e-proof for NO CHARGE and production time was 5-7 working days.  The cost on this award was only $21.60...double WOW!

PPAI Expo

This is my first post after returning from the PPAI Expo that has held in Las Vegas.  It was a very exciting week to say the least as I had submitted a promotion I did with a collegiate client for the PPAI Pyramid Awards and we won a GOLD.  Winning a Pyramid Award is such a big thing in our industy and to win a Gold was truly unexpected but very much appreciated.

Also attended some great seminars and loved seeing many new products that suppliers have come up with for 2014.  Let me know if you would like to hear about some of these new products, I will be happy to share them with you.

Mini Rip Stop Polyester Meshed Lined Jacket

Winter is here and jackets are a popular gift for employees.  Below is a photo of a jacket by Eversole Run.  It has a mini Rip Stop 100% polyester outer shell is water repellent and wind resistant. 100% polyester mesh lined body and polyester taffeta lining in sleeves for easy on and off. 3M Scotchlite subtle reflective piping on front chest and on back behind collar. Full front zipper closure, comfortable half-elastic cuffs with hook and loop adjustable closure, inside left chest embroidery pocket. Two lower front zippered pockets and outside right chest pocket. Interior smart phone pocket with audio ports. Open bottom with inside adjustable draw cord.  Available in black or gray.  Free digitizing of logo for embroidery up to 7,500 stitches for an order of 12 or more!  12 or more at $47.00 each plus shipping.

Game Day Clear Stadium Tote Bag

With all of the new security procedures in place at sporting events Leeds has come out with these great Game Day Clear Stadium Tote Bags.  Here is a link to the information at the Leeds website: http://www.leedsworld.com/products/item/?item=2301-36 .  A great item to give out or sell as a fund raiser because most people do not have one in thier posession ....

Lanyards that convert into eyeglass holders

So you are holding an event and you need to give every attendee a name badge holder supported by a lanyard.  You would also like to give them a favor as well.  How about giving them a lanyard that can double as a name badge holder and an eyeglass holder!  The lanyard on the right shown on the catalog page below is the product we are talking about ....

Home Oriented Item

So you are going to be needing an item that is geared towards the housing or home owner's market. The Home Hardware Kit contains 12 sheet metal screws. 12 plastic anchors, 6 flat head wood screws, 8 cup hooks, 6 push pins, 2 thumb tacks, 12 picture hangers and 32 nails. Refillable for continued use.  The kit would also make an excellent homeowner gift. Price includes one color imprint on top of case.  100 @ $3.75 each plus a $40 setup charge.