The Original Data Collector

You know that thing? That thing that everyone used to write down their important events on. Birthdays, doctor's appointments, business meetings, kid's sporting events, and your anniversary. It's called a Calendar - and it is still just as vital today as it was before the smartphone came into existence.

Here are some great statistics from Counselor Magazine regarding promotional calendars:

• 82% of consumers say they can identify the advertiser on a calendar they received
• 91% of consumers keep calendars because they're useful
• $0.003 is the cost-per-impression of a promotional calendar. The same CPI yielded by an internet display ad.
• 1,984 lifetime number of impressions of a promotional calendar

Do you know what else is cool about calendars, they come in all shapes and sizes:

Tasty Side Note: Looking for more calendar ideas or options, please stop by www.lgipromotions.espwebsite.com and type in Calendars in the search box.

Idea of the Week: Get Your Cool On

Are you ready to be cool again? 

Not just Fonzie "cool," but have cool 

drinks this Summer in a branded 

custom acrylic tumbler.

This isn't your typical 16 ounce BPA Free double wall acrylic tumbler. 
Oh no, this Fonzie-cool acrylic tumbler (in cool colors) has a freezable 
gel in between the layers of the acrylic, that once frozen will keep your 
beverage cold for hours. Now that is cool. 

Tasty side note: Looking for other Super cool ideas.... As the Fonz would say, "Ayyyy you've come to right place." Let me know how we can make your marketing message come across as being cool.

Idea of the Week: Four Color Process Coffee Mugs

Coffee Mugs. We all use them, either to drink from or to hold things. But it's time to think about the mugs as mini billboards.

Think about it, you can print your company's mug on these mugs with as many as four colors. 

Here are some other ways to rethink the great reusable and eco-friendly coffee mug:

• Stuffing candy or little gifts into the coffee mug.
• Giving everyone in your office a coffee mug as a way of saying thank you.
• Have a presentation? Why not put your client's name on the mug?
• Get prospective clients to pre-register for a tradeshow and give them a personalized coffee mug as a reward. 
• Print your marketing message on a coffee mug as a way to showcase a new product.

Tasty side note: Just remember - you don't just have to be a coffee drinker to enjoy a coffee mug.

Idea of the Week: Slinky Stik-On

It's a Slinky...it's a sticky note...No wait, it's both. 


You remember the song. It's Slinky! It's Slinky, for fun, its a wonderful toy. It's fun for a girl and a boy. 


100 sheets of pure fun for writing your reminders, to-do lists and messages. Just don't drop them down the stairs. 


Tasty side note: For your viewing pleasure. The original Slinky commercial.
http://youtu.be/EZL6RGkPjws

Let me know how I can help get your marketing message across to the masses.

It's almost that time of year again

Halloween is almost here, which means the big holidays are right around the corner. I know I don't have to tell you that. All you have to do is step into Costco, Wal-mart or Target to see the holiday merchandise on full display.

Even if you avoid the big box stores like the plaque, you still can't escape being deluged with advertisements. If your mailbox is anything like mine, the Holiday catalogs are already flooding in.

It's that time of year when stress is high - too many things to do, too little time. I often hear clients say, "It would be a HUGE relief if I could just get one thing off of my plate." And you really don't want to forget the "other people" who matter like your CLIENTS or EMPLOYEES do you? After all, nobody likes a Scrooge McDuck, do they?

This year, let me help shorten your list. I'll do all the work, you get all the credit. Here is just a small sampling of holiday ideas. Everything from food and drink, apparel, business gifts, keepsakes, not to mention many others. No matter your budget, I'll help you find the right holiday gift.

Let me know your thoughts and how I can help you for your holiday gifts or any promotional products to build your business.

Tasty Side Note: Don't forget to turn your clocks back an hour on Sunday, November 6th.  And to wish my mom a happy birthday (it's actually on the 5th). See, I am already helping you get a free hour.

The Tasty Start of the Promotion Menu Blog

I love going out to eat. I can almost taste what I'm going to have just looking at a menu. I can almost see my food in front of me, prepared and served just the way I want it. And that's where I run into trouble. To put it mildly, I can be a bit of a challenge when ordering. I'm very particular about my food. I'm even worse than Sally in the movie, When Harry Met Sally. (If you need a refresher, here it is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnlm2e3EN78. And no, it's not the pounding on the table scene, although that one's worth watching too.)

Anyway, back to my post and its purpose. I want to help you build your brand and grow your business. And how am I going to do that? By making it easier for you to get what you want and need when you order. I'll make sure you know what's on the menu, what the "specials" are, what's new and unique. I'll make sure you get exactly what you want, just the way you want it. My job is to make sure you love what you order from my menu so you and your clients keep coming back for more.

Please drop in for appetizing stories, mouth-watering ideas with a side of humor about how promotional products can help your business. I'd love to hear your thoughts about my posts, and, of course, I'll answer any questions you might have.

In the meantime, it's gotta be close to lunchtime somewhere, and I'm craving a bacon cheeseburger with fries. But hold the cheese. And no lettuce or tomato. With ketchup and mustard — brown, not yellow — light on the mustard. And no seeds on the bun. Oh, and make the fries extra crispy!