Making a List, Checking it Twice...

The next time you are scheduled for a tradeshow or are planning to hit the road and visit with clients, don’t leave your office without a whole slew of this product: the recycled cardboard tuck journal. I love this item, so let me count the ways! First, it’s made of recycled materials, which is a major plus when so many trees are being chopped down and animals are being displaced to make more paper products. Secondly, it is perfect for any recipient and will be used in various scenarios like to jot down notes, make grocery store lists, and take minutes at meetings. Third, it comes with its own pen, which is neatly attached to the binding. Recipients never need to pull open desk drawers in search of pens, which is a complete waste of time. Finally, it is attractive, and let’s all agree that that is an important quality in any promotional item. We want to give and receive products that look good as well as are helpful. So there you have it. A product that looks good, is a great gift, will be used often, and is nicely embossed with your logo prominently on the front.

Don't Sweat this Shirt... You'll Look Fabulous in It

There’s nothing quite like a comfy sweatshirt. And one of the best things about said comfy sweatshirt is that it is a perfect choice for any age group. Another benefit is that it is casual enough for picnics, parties, beach gatherings, cool summer evenings, and chilly fall afternoons. The Sport-Tek Pullover Hooded Sweatshirt with Stripe is really a wonderful promotional item because it’s comfy yet adds just a hint of sophistication. This is not the sweatshirt that your teenaged son wears to football practice! This shirt takes style and kicks it up a notch, so that even your executives would feel and look great wearing it. Really, this is an item that you can hand out to your employees at the company picnic or give away at a tradeshow to attendees. An array of different colors and an abundance of sizes enhance the beauty and value in this item and as always, your corporate logo or company name adds the personalization you need to get your brand out there. Whoever thought you could equate sweatshirts with style? Gimmees makes it possible!

Give Mother Earth a Big Hug

On March 31 at 8:30 PM local time, millions of people in over 100 countries will turn off their lights, power down their electronic devices, and observe one hour without energy usage in an effort to promote awareness of climate change. It’s a small thing that each of us – from toddlers to corporation presidents -- can do to show our support for the environment and our planet. Companies everywhere should promote this opportunity at reducing the carbon footprint and the usage of electronics, even if it is for one hour on a Saturday evening. Personally, I love the 20 oz white aluminum cyclist bottle because millions of plastic water bottles end up in landfills every single day. This bottle is aluminum, BPA-free, and reusable. Water tastes delicious when you drink from it – no plastic-like taste here. Plus, you can add your corporate logo and distribute it to clients, employees, or potential leads. This bottle is a great reminder of the little, yet simple steps each of us can take on a daily basis to curb global warming. You’ve got two great messages with just one simple promotional product: your corporate identity and support for the environment. Promoting your company and awareness of global warming in one gift? Where do I sign up?

Your Promotional Item Traveling the World

I’m amazed at how something as simple as one promotional item can wind its way all around the place, possibly even circling the globe. Take something as simple as say, an Encore umbrella. You might hand these classy yet completely necessary umbrellas out at a tradeshow, to your clients, or even to your employees. Your corporate logo is prominently displayed on each one. Now, just imagine where those umbrellas are headed. Some might be put into the recipients’ cars for use during a surprise thunderstorm. Others might be placed in tote bags or golf bags or simply stuck in a hallway closet until the next weather report predicts a chance of rain. Still others might be used while walking countless dogs in various parks. But imagine that some of those umbrellas find their way into suitcases. Your giveaway might find come in really handy on a stormy street in Tokyo or perhaps while waiting for café au lait at a Parisian coffee shop. And that means that your company’s name is traveling the globe. Did you ever think that your simple umbrella might become a world traveler? Probably you didn’t. But that’s why it pays to use promotional items. You just never know where your name will turn up.