Cool Promotional Products We Love

14
Jan
2011

Things That Look Like Other Things, Promotional Items Style

I recently came across a blog project connected with the New York Times called Things That Look Like Other Things. It’s a collection of images of items designed to look like something they’re not and ranges from the “Sticky Note Pad That Looks Like An Impaled Body” to the Pepper Grinder That Looks Like A Tiki Head, just to name a few. I noticed quite a few things that look an awful lot like promotional items, so I scoured the Internet for some of the best things that look like other things and came up with some great examples.

Check out the Robot Pencil Sharpener, Grass Charging Station, and Uniform Hand Sanitizer ->

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07
Jan
2011

Relax in the New Year with Noise Cancelation Headphones

Is the buzz and hum surrounding you overwhelming? Melt away stress and distractions with noise cancellation headphones. These portable headphones can be used anywhere for anything. It has never been easier to block out ambient noise on planes, city streets, trains, and buses. Even if you need help focusing at work, you can plug the headphones right into your computer or mp3 player.   Continue reading →

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20
Dec
2010

The Next Generation of Promotional Post It Notes?

Originally launched in 1977, the Post It Note has grown to be one of the most widely used office products in America, promotional or otherwise. They have been produced in numerous sizes and colors since their late 70s debut but hu Li-Chiao, Yang Hsiang-Hui and Yang Kai-Cheng have recently proposed the biggest revolution in the world of sticky memos with the “Save Post-It.”

Richard Darrell of Bit Rebel’s led me to the discovery of the trio’s redesigned Post-Its that is inspired by the design of a continuous roll of tape with perforation lines throughout, allowing users to take as much, or as little, paper as is needed for their personal memo.

It’s still just a concept design, but maybe we’ll be seeing it in the world of promotional post-it notes soon.

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17
Dec
2010

Promotional Product Pick of the Month: The Powerstick

Looking for an executive-level gift for the person with everything? How about a super-duty charging machine? The Powerstick packs a punch for both your brand image and all of your electronics. With an optional 2GB, 4GB or 8GB of available memory capacity as well as nine interchangeable charging adapters, the Powerstick can power all of your various devices: from iPods and iPhones to Nokias, BlackBerrys, digital cameras, and a wealth of other devices. Just power up your Powerstick by plugging it into any USB port. Once the charge is full (usually within 90 minutes), take it with you for portable power anywhere you go. And at about the size of a stick of gum, it’s super easy to transport! With nearly universal compatibility, this corporate holiday gift is perfect for anyone on your list.

Kim
Merchandising Team Lead

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15
Oct
2010

Cookie Promotional Snacks to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

It is hard to believe it is almost Halloween, seems like just yesterday, we were at the beginning of 2010. Once we get through October, holiday season will be in full swing. You know what that means, lots and lots of food and times with your families.  It also means time to get ideas for gifts to customers and clients. Cookie promotional snacks are a great way to show your customers appreciation for all their business over the years. Everyone loves getting treats and most people give up on their diets to indulge during the holidays. There are so many new varieties of promotional snacks we have just introduced that you can please even the pickiest eater.

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11
Oct
2010

16 oz Spirit Promotional Tumbler + Candy Cane Straws

Looking for the perfect corporate gift for the holiday season? A festive “twist” on the classics is a great choice for any company. While always a staff favorite, the 16 oz Spirit Promotional Tumbler is dressing up for the holiday season. In bold green and red, this classic is ready for gift wrapping. The icing on this promotional piece of cake? Colorful candy cane straws! Available in mid to late October, this festive piece is sure to be the hit of the corporate holiday party.

Kim
Team Lead – Merchandising

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06
Oct
2010

Promotional Toys That Bring Back Childhood Memories

Light Up Yo-YoA co-worker of mine found a YouTube video with the robotic performers from one of my favorite childhood places, Showbiz Pizza. I celebrated several birthdays at Showbiz and I was sad to see it change into Chuck E Cheese. I actually enjoyed watching the robots perform, but also loved getting all the promotional toys as well. What goes around always comes back around, and it seems promotional toys are reverting back to the classics with yo-yo’s and Rubik’s cubes. Even though I won’t be able to take my nieces or nephews to Showbiz Pizza, technology has provided a way for me to see a little nostalgia via the internet videos. So long Billy Bob.

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01
Oct
2010

Promotional Products Help You Pop Your Top

Americans love their beer – so much, in fact, that we consume some 200 million barrels of it annually (only China puts away more, but then again, they have about a billion more people inhabiting their land). It’s enough to fill about 1 out of every 25 residential in-ground pools across the US. And if you happen to be drinking it out of a bottle, you most likely are in need of a bottle opener to get to the sweet nectar inside – and that’s where the promotional products with built-in bottle openers come in.
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30
Sep
2010

Katy Perry Draws Inspiration from Custom Flip Flops

Taylorsays-shoesWhile other “California girls” may prefer flip-flops, singer Katy Perry is making a splash with red rhinestone-covered stilettos. These shoes, which I first noticed on Bit Rebels last week, have a heel that measures 5 3/4 inches tall (with a 1 3/4 inch platform) in order to give better visibility to the Wizard of Oz images beneath the sole. Originally designed for Perry, the stilettos are now available for purchase from Taylorsays. Katy Perry may be first to rock these pumps in the celeb world, but shoes with imprinted soles are nothing new in the promotional products industry. In fact, the Collegiate Promotional Flip Flop Sandal is just one example of popular custom flip flops that let purchasers leave their name in the sand.

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29
Sep
2010

Promotional Fitness Accessories to Soothe Sore Muscles

I found a video today talking about a world record-breaking relay race to benefit Breast Cancer research. The catch, however, is they were racing in stiletto heels. The race took place in Sydney, Australia with several teams of women participating in the race sponsored by Gillette’s Venus Embrace razors. The winning team’s strategy wasn’t very complicated, they just ran on their toes as you would if you were sprinting, so it didn’t even matter that they had heels on because they weren’t even hitting the ground. Whether they were running in sneakers or not, I am sure they are suffering some minor aches and pains and promotional fitness accessories like hot and cold packs are a perfect solution to soothe their legs. Fitness centers can put good use to promotional hot and cold packs to promote memberships, and even manufacturing facilities can use them to instill good health and safety habits on and off the job site.

Stephania
Marketing Coordinator

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