Sunday, October 28, 2012

Keepin' It Clean

I have tons of CDs. Literally, there are tons of them in my house. There are CDs from when they first came out to market back in the 1980s and there discs from my college days and after. Once I got married, my husband and I blended our music collections together, so we’ve now got quite an extensive array of tunes on CD. The problem is, these discs tend to get dusty and collect dirt over time. Dust and grime can certainly damage CDs, and while they can certainly be replaced, it’s not always feasible or price-effective to do so. But a CD sweeper saves you effort and money and keeps your discs clean and pristine. And think about this. The CD sweeper is a great promotional item for your computer or music business. You’re customers and employees will appreciate this because it keeps their CDs crisp and clean. You’ll like it as your corporate ID is nicely displayed. It’s a marketing tool that is all promotion for your business without punishing your marketing budget. You’ve gotta love that.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

God Bless You and Your Nose

I keep hearing ads for flu shots, so that’s made me stock up on vitamin C tablets, teabags, and boxes of tissues for the family. You know, just in case. I got to thinking, though. What would be a great giveaway during this time of chillier weather and much sneezing? What is simple enough to appeal to the masses yet still something that a company would like its reps and salespeople to hand over to customers and potential clients? As a mother and a professed germaphobe, I highly recommend the tissue dispenser with super soft tissues as the ideal option for a promotional item. It’s small enough to fit in a pocket, backpack, or purse and can be tossed into a tote bag or a car’s center console. It’s not always convenient to have a wad of tissues in your pocket or purse, but this dispenser keeps them neatly in one spot. And with cold and flu season looming, this is a simple way for you to market your business – Gimmees can add your logo to the dispenser – and help us all keep our germs to ourselves. That’s one meaningful Gesundheit!

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? Let Me Check My Coin Sorter

I have jars of change all over my house. There’s one in my bedroom for when I need to unload pockets of dimes and pennies. Another one is on my dryer in the laundry room – I’ve found enough change in the washer over the years to buy myself a treat or two at the mall. There’s a jar filled with change in the kitchen as well which is in the perfect locale for when the kids need money for the ice cream man. Yet, my problem is that the pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters are all mixed together in all of these containers. The coin sorter amazingly solves this problem, and that’s why I’m suggesting it for your business as a giveaway item. There are compartments for each denomination of change including a spot for bills. And as you fill up the sorter, it shows you how much money you have in it. Fantastic! No more wasted time counting pennies! This is an idea promotional item for banks and other financial organizations. Any financial planners out there? This is for you! Get your clients saving today with the coin sorter and they will be thanking you tomorrow.

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Lighten Up this Halloween and Keep the Masses Safe, Too

That big pumpkin and candy holiday is rapidly approaching now that the weather has cooled, football is back on the tube, and the sweaters have emerged from the closets. Halloween will be here before we know it and while most of us are stockpiling candy bars and lollipops, scary masks and light-up jack o'lanterns, businesses aren’t always apt to take a front seat to this holiday. Sure, they will hang a fall wreath on the office door or add a pumpkin for decoration in the reception area along with a bowl of candy corn. However, a great option for businesses of all sizes and in all industries is the Halloween Active Band. This small, inexpensive, and yet very effective safety item makes both children and adults easily visible at night. And here’s a reason for your business to hand them out: the Centers for Disease Control have reported that children are four times more likely to be in fatal pedestrian accidents on Halloween than on any other night of the year.” Sounds like a good enough reason for you to hand out these bracelets and receive some marketing incentive at the same time. And there’s no trick in that.

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Oh, How You Make Me Smile

If there is something we could all use first thing in the morning, it’s a big smiling face to help us greet the day. The alarm clock goes off, our feet hit the floor, and we’re off and running to make the most of each day even when we know we have an early meeting or must take the baby to the doctor or have to have a conference with our third grader’s teacher. So much to do, so little time. And wouldn’t a smile help start the day off a little bit better? It sure would, but at times, even our family members or fellow employees don’t have the energy to give us a smile at 6:30 AM. That’s no problem. Check out the Logo Toaster-Smile Face. It’s fun, silly, and so darn cute that even before you’ve had that first cup of coffee, you too will be grinning. Now, add your logo to the toaster and you’ve got a smile-faced gift that puts your customers in a good mood the moment they see it. And each time they toast a bagel or cinnamon bread, they have you to thank for that smile. Like I said, it’s a great way to begin the day!