Sports News and Stadium Giveaways

Ahhh the feel of the short blades of the green, the momentum of the swing of the club and the satisfaction you get when you sink the ball in the hole…well, for me, its more like the momentum of the golf cart as it speeds down the cart path and the satisfaction I get when I swing the club and it actually makes contact with the ball. But what girl wouldn’t like a game where the men are required to wear slacks and a collared shirt while following etiquette guidelines and skillfully swinging a big club?! What game am I talking about? That’s right – the game of golf, of course! And the month of August just happens to be National Golf Month!

Now I’m not sure about the origins of National Golf Month, but the origins of the game of golf can be traced back to the 15th century off the eastern coast of Scotland. Players would hit a pebble instead of a ball around the sand dunes using a stick or primitive sort of club. Today, golf has developed into a very civilized game with sophisticated equipment such as the dimpled golf ball and portable golf tees. And while golf most likely began as a sport of leisure, today the golf course is considered a venue for business. Many companies take advantage of the relaxed and fun environment while they do some serious negotiating.  If you plan on using this strategy, remember to come prepared with promotional golf merchandise customized with your company name and logo.  Offer your golfing partner promotional gifts such as imprinted golf balls or even an engraved metal ball marker before you tee off!

Jaime
Creative Writing Intern

Last night the L.A. Lakers beat the Orlando Magic 99-86 in game five to make it their 15th championship victory.  No one was happier than Finals MVP player, Kobe Bryant.  Last night’s win gives him his 4th NBA Title.  Basketball history was made and another NBA season comes to a close.

Now brand marketers are starting to think about next season and the marketing and sponsorship opportunities that will follow.  Who will be the next star player?  What endorsement deals could be signed?  What cool and unique promotional products and imprinted apparel can we use at the basketball games next season?  The marketing round tables are filled with ideas of how next year’s marketing and branding will be better than the last.  There are literally thousands of basketball promotional items to consider from the Mini Basketball & Hoop Set to the unique Basketball Girl Lip Balm.  A promotional product is a great interactive marketing piece that people can touch, hold and keep with them long after the game ends.

Heather
Marketing Manager

Monday night the Pinnacle Crew headed to Turner Field to take in an Atlanta Braves baseball game against the Colorado Rockies. Unfortunately the Braves lost, but we all felt like winners! There is nothing like watching a baseball game on an unusually cool Atlanta night while enjoying all that great stadium food. From peanuts, pretzels, and hotdogs to fully loaded nachos and pizza we all took down some major calories as we cheered on the home team.

Being in the promotional products industry it is hard not to notice all of the promotional marketing that goes on at a live sporting event. From company sponsored billboards, foam Braves tomahawks, branded sweepers that clean off the field to the T-shirts they shoot out into the stands, there are literally thousands of opportunities to promote your business or organization. Even if you don’t have the budget for a Braves game sponsorship, your local little league or annual baseball tournament is a great opportunity to promote yourself. Check out our Outdoors category for great spirit accessories, like imprinted foam fingers, pom poms, sports balls and megaphones.

Heather
Marketing Manager