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: The Superman of Pens

It's a bird, it's a plane, wait, it's not Superman?

                                                                                                      Alex Ross

...No, it's not a super hero but there's no denying the Fisher Space Pen (I linked the website which tells even more details about it.) has super powers, working underwater, upside down, and in zero gravity. The zero gravity factor gave this pen its claim to fame when astronauts on the Apollo 7 mission used it in outer space.  

These pens are made in the USA and come in multiple colors and sizes My favorite still remains the silver bullet. 

Looking for the next corporate gift, incentive or thank you - let the Fisher Space Pen save the day. 

Just think how great your logo would look engraved, foil-stamped or silk-screened.

Do you have a favorite pen? Let me hear what superpowers you look for in your most prized writing instrument.

Tasty Side Note: While Superman's weakness was Kryptonite, the Fisher Space Pen has yet to find it's Achilles heel.

Isn't it time to celebrate July 2nd, too?

What does baseball, apple pie, Chevrolet and promotional products all have in common? I know it doesn't make the old Chevy car commercial sound better. But, it is very much about being American-made. As we look to celebrate the upcoming 4th of July, we also need to celebrate July 2nd too!


What is July 2nd, you ask? It's Made in the USA day. And what a better way to showcase some promotional products that are...well you know, Made in the USA. Think of all the ways you can help brand your business with these great products such as these (an many more) and support our country.

Tasty Side Note: May you and your's have a most excellent, safe, bbq-licious, sun-filled and fabulous 4th of July.  

Idea of the Week: Be Cool

Looking for the "Joe Cool" giveaway at your next summer event? 


Feast your eyes on the Koolgator.


What is it? It's an ingenious neck wrap to "kool" off on a blistering hot day. Simply soak it in cool water for about 15 minutes, snap it into place, and you'll have a 4-color customized walking billboard.

Sure, you may not want to be sporting these out on the town, but they'll come in handy for occasion like these:

• community or charity events

• parades

• athletic events

• state or county fairs

• company picnics

Plus, it's a really cool way to spread your company's name.

Tasty Side Note: After all, with summer heating up, isn’t it really time to cool down?

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: Turn up the sound on your promotion

Can you hear me now? How 'bout now?

Well with this cool silicone mini speaker, you can promote your company and make sure the sound coming from your iPhone is not too soft, not too loud, but just right. 


Looking for other creative ideas to showcase your company? Please let me know how we can help find that cool new idea to "rock" your brand.


Tasty Side Note: At prices starting at $2.59, it won't break the bank.

What are you doing for Earth Day 2012?

April 22nd is Earth Day and even though it may not be a major or even minor holiday, it is a chance for you and your clients to market the ways you're protecting and preserving the environment.

Whether your intention is to have products that are 100% recyclable or items that aim to help reduce waste. Here are 6 items that can make you feel good about showing off your company's belief in helping take care of our planet.* 

100% Organic Cotton T-shirts. Did you know that 25% of all the world's insecticides are used in cotton farming? Instead, consider supporting organic farmers who use natural fertilizers like compost.

Live Seedling - Evergreen Trees. Did you know that each tree planted can convert 600 pounds of harmful carbon dioxide into pure oxygen?

Stainless Steel Water Bottles. It's estimated that 38 billion plastic water bottles are thrown into landfills every year.

100% Recyclable Bags. Americans use approximately 380 BILLION plastic bags every year, and only recycle 1 to 2% of those bags.

80% Recycled Ballpoint Pen. Did you know that it only takes one 1.5 L water bottle to make 5 of these pens?

Earth-friendly Recycled Seed Paper. The seed paper is made from 100% post-industrial, recycled paper and dyed with all-natural, vegetable-based pigments.

There are so many other options such as coffee mugs, recycled lanyards, recognition awards, caps/hats, notebooks, journal books, padfolios and green apparel.

Let us know how we can help make your company and clients ideas for Earth day become a reality.

Tasty Side Note: We know that building your brand is a big part of what you do, but how about also showing how your brand believes in the earth?

* The statistics mentioned above come from the following websites: www.ota.com/organic/environment/cotton_environment.html; www.groline.com/; http://www.squidoo.com/whatdoesgoinggreenmean; www.envirosax.com/plastic_bag_facts; www.spectorandco.com; www.bloominpromotions.com