Tis The Season To Be Techie Part 2

Now I know you didn’t think that was all the cool “Tech” stuff we had in our   arsenal did you.  We have “Tech” Gadgets coming out of the Ying Yang over here.  So take a look at some more way cool “Tech” Holiday Gifts!  Hope you like em!!

Tis The Season To Be Techie!

Yes the time has come again, the Holidays that is and it’s time to thank employees and clients that helped you make through another year.  Since most of us are connected at the hip to our gadgets, what better gift to give than something techie.  From iPhones, iPads, iPods, Androids, Laptops and Desktops we have something for everyone.

Take a look at our top Techie Gifts for 2011.  What are your favorite techie gifts, let us know.

Call Me If You Need Someone To Talk To!

This new Calling Card is small but with big IMPACT!  Engage your customer in a whole new way with a colorful brochure using our Calling Card. It is fully customizable (front and back) to communicate all the details about your products and services or use it as a meeting agenda. Grab their attention and keep it; while they take in your message they can enjoy a delicious treat.

Food options include:

•  Gourmet Jelly Beans come in variety of colors and flavors.
•  Numi Organic Tea : 1 Aged Earl Grey and 1 Gunpowder Green Tea.
•  Gourmet Cookies include: 1 Crème Caramel and 1 White Chocolate Mousse.
•  Ghirardelli Chocolate Squares include: 1 milk chocolate caramel
square and 1 dark chocolate square.
•  Hot Chocolate includes: 1 pouch of Higgins & Burke Chocolate Embrace

Perfect for handing out at Special Events, Tradeshows, Direct Mail and more!

Want to add this small but powerful marketing tool to your arsenal, Contact Us Today!

Are You The Gambling Kind?

Okay so who can resist a little luck at gambling?  This is a fun promotion that’s perfect for anyone ready to beat the odds.  Perfect for Tradeshows, Restaurants, Location Based promotions or any business looking to add a fun and exciting promotion.

Another creative application – business cards, give these out and you are sure to be remembered.

Promotional Poker Chips ARE FUN!  Want to increase trade show traffic, mail them to attendees or let attendees know when they get to your booth they have a chance to pick a poker chip and win something (discount or product – promotional products of course).

Restaurants give them out at the  end of a meal or let customers pick from a “poker chip” bowl.

Want to start a fun “Poker” promotion Contact Us today.

Really Give Me Something Damn-it!

Okay so with all the Location Based Service (Foursquare, Gowalla, Facebook Places, Yelp and the 8 million more that may pop up) I have yet to see anyone give away anything tangible!  I mean come on this is your chance to reward your customers with more than a badge or free whatever and a percentage off.  You have true brand ambassadors visiting your location so give them something tangible to take away and make it social!

Okay so let me explain, your favorite Coffee Shop (Starbucks or not gasp!  I love Strawberries & Cream Frappuccinos!) gives you a ”Limited Edition” Tumbler for checking in so many times in a 30 day period and not only do you get a branded tumbler but each visit after that get’s you a free refill if you bring in your “Tumbler”.  What about tee shirts, caps, bumper stickers, flip-flops (I would slap a bumper sticker on my car that says I checked in so many times and I’m the Mayor, hell yeah representing!  Your tee shirts with your logo on the front and Mayor symbol on the back)  Of course you then get your mug shot, I mean picture snapped and plastered on Twitter, Facebook and other Social Networks touting your SCHWAG!

What about a “Group Check-in”, bring 2 or more friends and get some “Schwag” and a great deal!  It’s so easy to build on the “Schwag” factor, for example wear your tee-shirt and get a free appetizer promotion.  With the weather heating up radio stations are doing live broadcast and can give away “Schwag” for checking-in to their broadcast.

Other ways to make your regulars feel special, mark off certain areas of your establishment with signage (table tents) that reads “Our Mayor Sits Here” or something along that verbage.

Well, I hope I gave you some ideas for some great “Location Based Promotions”, call or email me to discuss your next project!

Just Showing the Earth Some Love!

What are you doing to celebrate Earth Day 2011?  Earth Day was founded by United States Senator Gaylord Nelson as an environmental teach-in first held on April 22, 1970. While this first Earth Day was focused on the United States, an organization launched by Denis Hayes, who was the original national coordinator in 1970, took it international in 1990 and organized events in 141 nations. Earth Day is now coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network, and is celebrated in more than 175 countries every year.   Numerous communities celebrate Earth Week, an entire week of activities focused on environmental issues. In 2009, the United Stations designated April 22 International Mother Earth Day.

Show your support for Mother Earth through earth friendly promotional products and spread the word through employees, clients and your community.

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A Little Luck of the Irish

It’s almost that time of year, time to sport some green.  Did you know that St. Patrick’s Day ranks third among holidays behind New Year’s Eve and Halloween, for celebrating with parties at restaurants and bars.  It’s a great time to let your customers know how ”lucky” you are to have them.  So whether you’re Irish or Irish at heart March 17th is the day the world celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with  parades, festivals, community events and of course plenty of Irish Pub fun.  The promotional items available to help you celebrate St. Patty’s Day are endless, take a look some of the fun “green” stuff you can give your clients and community.

Promotional Products – Coming to a Vending Machine Near You!

Have you passed a Vending Machine lately?  Did you notice anything different?  It just might be that instead of candy bars, chips and soda that you see the latest Promotional Products, Gadgets or other Branded Merchandise.  On my way back from San Diego at the LAX airport there were several Vending Machines that contained the latest gadgets, Best Buy had one full of MP3 Players, Headphones and Memory Cards.  I had been noticing them a lot more at the mall too, so I guess it was only a matter of time before logoed tee shirts and key chains would be found there.  Also note these machines are not called “Vending Machines” the new and improved name is “Automated Retail Machines.”  Just look at Redbox, the video line for Redbox is sometimes longer than the line in the grocery store.  You can’t go wrong with $1 video rentals!  Automated Retail Machines allow you to quickly place your brand anywhere and have an instant mini store front and it’s cheaper than any brick-and-mortar store front.  Think of brand, bands or anyone wanting to get the word out with little effort.  So don’t be surprised if your favorite brand, team or cause has a new “Automated Retail Machine” storefront.

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It’s All In The Details!

WOW it’s officially 2011 and my first blog post of the New Year.  I’m back from a wonderful vacation in San Diego but miserable as it’s snowing like the North Pole in Atlanta go figure.  On the other hand two of the biggest Promotional Products trade shows of the year are happening this month!  The PPAI Expo in Las Vegas and the ASI Show in Orlando will immerse showcasing the latest most awesome promotional products!  In the last few post I talked about trade show traffic and how to get attendees excited about visiting your booth.  Well of course no one does it better than the promotional products industry.  Over the past few weeks I have received numerous emails asking me to stop by supplier booths to see new and interesting products!  The emails are very enticing as they offer samples, free products, free shipping, the possibility of winning an iPad and more!!  This is why it’s so important to get an attendee list to do pre show marketing.  Take a look at some of the enticing offers I have received in my “inbox”. 

What types of freebies and incentives can you give away to entice attendees to show up in droves to your booth?  Make it interesting and something they truly want?  Contact me for more trade show ideas @ www.XposeYourBrand.com

Dressed to the Nines!

Okay so in our last post I talked about having a fun experience in your booth to draw crowds and excite attendees, todays post will be about the booth itself.  I have attended many trade shows, some good and some not so good, but what I always remember is how nice and inviting the book display is (engaging and knowledgeable staff are high on the list too).  I’m a very visual person, you have to be in this business and I’m drawn to a really good-looking booth, I love the ooh and awe of it all.  I always tell my clients to buy the best you can afford.  With so many booth options you don’t have to break the bank or spend thousands of dollars.  New booths allow you to use them for more than one application, such as retail or other types of events and many include all in one solutions.  Take a look at some of the new styles in trade show booths.  Whether you’re looking to upgrade your current configuration or looking to get your first booth, the options are AMAZING! Contact me today for all your trade show needs (www.XposeYourBrand.com).