2008 September

Maximize Your Networking Efforts

September 22, 2008 By Tim Somers Leave a Comment

I’ve been networking for years, using various avenues to meet as many people as I can. I be long to several organizations, including the Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce, the Southern Wayne Country Regional Chamber and DADBA (The Downriver and Detroit Business Association) to name a few. These organizations host meetings and events monthly that make networking very affordable and easy. Although attending the meetings and networking when you are there is an important part of building … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, General, Offline Advertising

Custom Scratch Pad Under $1 Feature

September 19, 2008 By Tim Somers Leave a Comment

This week our promotional product under $1 feature is the 25 Sheet Scratch Pad from Bic. Known as the custom printed pen super power, Bic also has a full line of paper products, including post-it note pads as well as non-adhesive memo pads like this weeks feature. The 4” x 6” pad includes a Full Color, Full Bleed imprint. These memo pads are great leave behind items that will expose your business daily. They also make a great low-cost tradeshow give-a-way item. You could … [Read more...]

Filed Under: General, Item's Under $1

T-shirt Backed Detergent Promotion

September 19, 2008 By Tim Somers 7 Comments

A recent promotional campaign for Breeze Excel Ultimate Detergent was launched by the publicity agency Lowe out of Bangkok to show the recipients first hand the benefits of their new product. To prove how powerful this new product really is, a box with a sample of the product was mailed out. Sounds like a regular old product mailing, but the spin cycle on this mailing was simple – they wrapped the box with a basic white t-shirt. You guessed it the t-shirt was not so white when it … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Case Studies, General, Offline Advertising

Biznik the Latest Business Networking Site

September 17, 2008 By Tim Somers Leave a Comment

In search of other social networking sites, I came across Biznik, a business networking site geared to independent professionals. Their tagline definitely grabbed my attention: Business Networking That Doesn't Suck. Biznik was launched and based in Seattle, Washington and, impressively the site has more than 5,000 members already. The focal point of the web site is to help people network their businesses offline, great concept in my option. Biznik co-founder, Dan McComb, is looking for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: General, Offline Advertising, Online Advertising

Dippin’ Dots’ Use Custom Beach Towel

September 16, 2008 By Tim Somers Leave a Comment

Dippin’ Dots’ first-ever movie partnership with New Line Cinema’s “Journey to the Center of the Earth” was a hugh opportunity for the 300 store chain. The goal of the cryogenically frozen ice cream bead company was to drive repeat purchases nationwide. A series of collector’s cards, custom printed beach towels and a trip to Reykjavik, Iceland were the prizes offered in the sweepstakes that ran this past summer. The collector cards were made up of four different scenes from the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Case Studies, Featured, Offline Advertising