As Sarah mentioned in her blog post Friday, the highways are crawling with bad drivers. With the ever present risk of an accident lingering over frequent commuters like myself, it is important to be prepared in case of emergency.
While I do my best to stay safe while I’m on the road, this weekend my husband once again reminded me about the importance of keeping emergency automotive products in my car at all times.
Yesterday, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution confirmed something I’ve known since I moved to Atlanta five years ago: Georgia residents are bad drivers! How bad? A nationwide survey by GMAC Insurance listed Georgia drivers as 32nd out of the 50 states. Although this statistic shows major improvement since last year, when Georgia drivers ranked 47th in the same survey, motorists here are still well below the national average.
The statistics listed in the study are certainly scary, but they won’t keep me off the roads. Increased awareness of the problem, better traffic control in Atlanta, cell phone accessories to keep drivers off the phone- or at least to keep phones easily accessible, since talking while driving is still legal in Georgia- and a small rant (which follows below) can solve the problem.
Guilty as charged: I am a long-time fan of “Sex and the City.” I’ve seen almost every episode of the show, went to the premiere of the movie, and look forward to seeing the movie’s sequel. With young girls now participating in Facebook polls to determine “Which ‘Sex and the City’ Character Are You?,” the series has clearly become one of the cultural phenomena of this generation.
But, as many critics have been saying, is it time for the franchise to graciously bow out before it begins to go stale? Promotional products from brand name laptops to luxury vodka are rumored to dominate the two and a half hour film and you can find merchandise inspired by (and in some cases, featured in!) the movie in stores near you.
Read more about where to find SATC2 branded items after the break…
Hello, local readers. Once again we’re here with your weekend guide to the city of Atlanta. So keep reading to find out the best activities for a long-anticipated three-day weekend. Happy Memorial Day! And be sure to add anything we missed in the comments.
Another Teenage Werewolf Musical, Mondo Art, and free outdoor movies below the fold.
at one of Pinnacle's Friday cookouts
It is high season for company picnics. In fact, Pinnacle is having lunchtime barbecues every first Friday of the month for the rest of the summer. (Thanks, bosses!) Company picnics are a great opportunity to brand internally with promotional items.
Keep reading for promotional items suggestions for company picnics.
Tonight is the Season 10 finale of Dancing With The Stars and there is much anticipation to see who will win the coveted mirrored disco ball. My vote is for Pussycat Dolls singer, Nicole Scherzinger and Derek Hough. I think she is by far the best dancer out there, even if she does sing and dance for a living. Her dance to “Lady in Red” was spectacular and Carrie Anne Inaba needs to get off illegal lift patrol… the dance was over! I digress.
One thing I’ve never understood is the blood, sweat and tears that these dancers and celebrities risk all for what looks like a $20 disco ball? Just goes to show you that it’s not all about the actual prize. Here at Pinnacle we are always amazed at what an inexpensive giveaway can actually do for a business. People just LOVE free stuff, sometimes it doesn’t matter what it is.
Did you know that the word count for Facebook’s new privacy policy exceeds that of the United States constitution? In recent months Facebook has revised its policy to make most personal account information public by default, and while an opt out is available, one must click through more than 50 privacy buttons, which then require choosing among a total of more than 170 options. It’s no surprise that users are angry and growing controversy surrounding the privacy matter, or lack thereof, has caused many Facebookers to protest – there are currently 4,562 confirmed guests for the event “Facebook Protest” (that is ironically hosted on Facebook) whereby on June 6th attendees are asked to, “commit to not logging in or interacting with Facebook in any way,” – and some are even deactivating their accounts altogether – there are 12,450 committed Facebook quitters according to the site www.quitfacebookday.com. But let’s be honest, those numbers are like peanuts compared to the 400 million users that apparently use the site worldwide and Facebook will likely continue to dominate the Internet.
For those of you still a part of the social network, be sure to go to Pinnacle Promotions’ fan page and check out my new favorite promotional toy.
I was filling up my tank at a gas station down the street the other day when I noticed this hard to miss ad above each gas pump.
I couldn’t help but snap a picture. What an excellent way to boost sales and keep your customers coming back to your station for their regular fill-ups. By selling eco-friendly, reusable custom sports bottles, they give their customers an attractive drinkware item and a reason to keep coming back to their location, all summer long.
Hello, readers! Welcome back to our weekend guide, where we share our favorite activities in and around Atlanta this weekend and point out where you can get free stuff along the way.
Keep reading for Atlanta Streets Alive, Atlanta Rollergirls, and the World’s Largest Baby Shower.
Pictured at left, the Olympic and Paralympic mascots for the 2012 London Games are intended to be futuristic beings, representative of the tech savvy times in which we are living. Wenlock and Mandeville are targeted at kids, who have already responded positively to their introduction. The beings each have a single eye made out of a camera lens, a London taxi light on their heads, and friendship bracelets modeled after the Olympic rings on their wrists. According to an article about Wenlock and Mandeville in the Times Online, imprinted merchandise featuring the two characters will include promotional apparel, keychains, toys, and an array of other items.
Keep reading to learn about the buzz surrounding Wenlock and Mandeville’s unveiling.