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Promo Items Gone Green »

recycllogo.gifGoing Green seems to be a topic of conversation everywhere I turn.  But in reality consumers across America are more concerned with the economy (No.1) and Energy Issues (No.2) with Going Green third as found in a survey conduced by ImagePower Green Brands.

Still many companies like Whirlpool, Honda, General Electric, Whole Foods and Toyota are pushing green campaigns and are ranked in the top 10 of businesses that are taking evasive action in helping improve the environment.

The promotional products industry is also taking a stand on helping the environment with many suppliers launching eco-friendly promotional item lines.  With over 3,000 Environmentally Friendly Products available to custom imprint your logo on so far, I am sure this number will continue to grow over the next year.  

Recycled paper products like custom printed memo pads and post-it note pads are currently the most popular items with recycled plastic bags printed with your info a close second.

You can even have your employees decked out in eco-friendly corporate attire.  Many mills are now offering lines of 100% organic cotton clothing that can be custom embroidered with your companies logo proudly displayed.

The Carton Pen (72511) has be a proven best seller, offering a promo item that has a 100% recycled paper barrel and 100% natural wood clip that will impress your customers and prospects showing that your company is Going Green.

Tim Somers
Bizarre Promotions, Inc.

Custom Letter Openers Under $1 Feature »

Most of us receive mail 6 days a week; a custom printed letter opener is a great business gift that will be used just about every day of the week.  When choosing a promotional product you want to select an item that gains you the most exposure day in and day out.  Letter Openers get you daily exposure, with every letter that the recipient opens.

The come in many shapes, sizes and are made of wood, metal and plastic.  This weeks feature is a plastic letter opener (SM-1711) that includes your custom printed information on one side for just .63 cents each (300 min).  Each letter opener comes individually poly bagged with instructions for use. For .20 cents (each) you can add a magnet to the back of each letter opener.

SM-1711 Letter Opener

I have personally used letter openers for tradeshow give-a-ways with great results.  I can’t tell you how many users have called me asking for another one because their boss or co-worker wanted one.

Although this letter opener has a basic shape, we offer just about any shape you can think of – from house shaped letter openers to heart, over and compact disc shaped openers.

To see out complete line of letter openers visit our site.

Tim Somers
Bizarre Promotions, Inc.

Bizarre Promotions Sponsors Contest »

Online Contests are a great way to generate a buzz that will drive traffic to your website, generate backlinks that will increase your search engine rankings; you can even increase your distribution list. A contest is a very cost effective way to market your business both online and off.

That said, I am sponsoring the MichiganBusinessHub.com Online Contest were you can enter to win over $1,300 in prizes and you don’t have to purchase a thing.  Bizarre Promotions prize is $500 in custom printed promotional products.  Visit the contest page to see all the other prizes.  This contest is geared toward business owners, but anyone can enter to win.

For entering the contest you get “One (1) Virtual Ticket” you will find many ways to earn additional tickets – if you already subscribe to the Bizarre Promotions email distribution list you automatically earned an additional Ten (10) Tickets (be sure to use the same email address though).

So enter to win today, but consider launching your own contest and generate a buzz that will get people talking about your business.

Tim Somers
Bizarre Promotions, Inc.

15 Percent Off All Calendars »

Calendars are a great way to remind your customers every single day of the year that your brand is there for them.

For the next two months (through September 2008) we are offering 15% Off All Calendars - We have something for every budget.

  

Desk Calendars Keep Your Name on Their Lips   by Matt Franks

If you want your customers to remember your company name, address, and telephone number, then maybe you should consider investing in desk calendars with your information at the top. Desk calendars are great organizers and can help your customers keep a track of important dates, meetings, and appointments right at their fingertips. This marketing tool can be as large as a desk pad or as small as a magnet. With your logo at the top, your customers will always be able to reach you.

Desk calendars can be customized in a variety of different ways to make sure that your company logo is easy to see. Desk calendars that are large pads with a sheet for each month can be a single color with a space for notes along one side or they can be decorated with scenic images, flowers, or other designs. As a marketing tool, you can choose the backside and what is printed on the under pad of the desk calendar you hand out.

Some desk calendars, depending on the company you order them from, can be imprinted in one or multiple colors. They be engraved with gold imprint and even shaped to your specifications. If you decide to go for a smaller design as your marketing tool, you can have your desk calendars turned in handy magnets that simply hang on a metal surface with a small calendar or you can choose a marketing desk calendar that has a thermometer. There are no limits to the design you choose to remind your customers who you are.

Everyone needs a calendar and desk calendars are a practical marketing tool for your customers. Even if you go for a small version that simply helps remind them of the date, having your logo and company information somewhere on the desk calendar will keep you firmly in their minds. If the work your company does is also well remembered, your customers will be able to rattle off your company information to a new customer without hesitation.

Desk calendars are also great for your own employees, especially new ones who may not have memorized your company information yet. The information will be right there in front of them and they will be able to answer questions that pertain to the company without hesitation. Even your employees enjoy receiving promotional materials from your company and they can help promote customer loyalty. By using them as organizers, desk calendars can keep your employees on time during projects and for appointments.

Promotional desk calendars show your customers and your employees how much they mean to you. Their loyalty to your company is what allows your company to remain in business. By sharing this with them and providing them with something that keeps your firmly in their minds when they need your services, you are proving them with not only a marketing tool, but also a service.

Remember, desk calendars can be produced in all different, colors shapes and sizes. Chose the one that best fits your company’s marketing scheme and make sure you get enough to hand out to everyone.
About the Author
Matt Franks is director of Fluid Branding, the UK’s largest supplier of Promotional Desk Calendars and Branded Desk Calendars at www.fluidbranding.com. For Eco Friendly promotional products, including Recycled, Organic and Sustainable items visit www.ecoincentives.com

Tim Somers
Bizarre Promotions, Inc.

Are You A Sales Superstar? »

You may consider yourself a good salesperson, or even a sales superstar.  As a sales superstar you work hard and develop a winner’s edge by educating yourself with the needs of your customers.  There are many critical areas a sales superstar needs to be aware of to be successful.

Education is a major key to sales superstardom.

There are many levels of education.  Knowing your customer and their needs, now and anticipating their future needs is an area you must education yourself with.

You can education your self by reading, various selling techniques, business trends, economic and industry trends for your industry as well as your customers industries.

Sharpening your skills by being the first to sign up for continued education in sales development and various other business skills will lead to sales superstardom.

Tim Somers
Bizarre Promotions, Inc.

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