Posts Tagged ‘promotional products’
Friday, January 15th, 2010
I’m embarrassed to say that when I first bought my Snuggie at Costco, I thought it was a robe-blanket… and wore it like that for a few days. Then I saw a lively conversation on a friend’s Facebook page about them and figured out that I was supposed to wear it like a hospital robe. With the weather in the teens this past week in Houston, I’m seldom without my snuggie close by and proudly looking like Dumbledore sans wand. After seeing the commercial on television, I saw additional usages of the snuggie although you’ll never see me wearing mine outside of the home. Regardless of how they look (silly), they’re amazingly functional for keeping you warm without limiting your range of motion like a normal blanket.
While there are many parodies on the snuggie, it’s getting more and more popular. Because my older son likes to sleep with mine, I’m considering getting another one. (again, for home usage only)
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Tags: keeping warm, promotional products, schools, suggie, wearables
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Wednesday, January 6th, 2010
The Advertising Specialty Institute announced that hand sanitizers now rival pens as one of the most popular logoed items that companies are giving away to clients and employees. Blame it on the flu! Searches on ASI’s product database jumped 439% for the last year – only pens which are the most popular promo product of all time were higher.
Sales of all logoed sanitizing products surged in early spring, and then again in September, at the start of flu season. Sales of flu-related items, like facial tissues, have also increased. H1N1 (swine flu) first was detected in the US in April 2009. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests that when soap and water are not available, alcohol-based disposable hand wipes or gel sanitizers may be used to help prevent the spread of germs.
Sanitizing products aren’t just used as promotional giveaways. Increasingly, they are being used internally by HR departments to reduce absenteeism caused by illness. Bullpen has an extensive line of hand sanitizers. Contact us today to find the perfect one for your company!
Tags: 2009, hand sanitizer, health, promotion, promotional products
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Tuesday, December 1st, 2009
When we received a free sample from our manufacturer, I knew this item looked stylishly familiar.
And if you frequent Starbucks®, there’s a more than likely chance that you peruse the items on sale by the counter while waiting for your triple grande cappuccino mocha latte with 2% milk and a shot of espresso. If so, you may have run into this particular cup. It’s a clear 16 ounce, double wall acrylic tumbler with a straw, retailing for approximately $15.
Because it’s a double walled cup, it has insulating qualities to keep hot drinks hot and cold drinks cold without your hand knowing the difference. Its twist off cap makes it easy to get refills of which ever drink tickles your fancy, and secure enough to take it on the go. Each cup comes with a matching colored straw to keep you sipping along.
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Tags: cups, holiday, Holiday Gifts, Promotional, promotional products
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Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009
Posted by: Colin Hageney
It’s that time of year when companies, schools and non-profits are looking for that perfect gift to give employees, clients, board members and donors. With the current economy, budget-friendly gifts are a huge consideration. Gifts in the $5-10 range are being more and more requested. Don’t make the mistake of thinking that a lower priced gift is the same thing as a “cheap” gift. There are many lower-priced items with a high perceived value. Gifts that help people simplify and those that are homier are favorites. Engraved key fobs, desk accessories, writing instruments, journals, drinkware, music, lotions, candles are just a few ideas.
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Tags: Eco-friendly, Holiday Gifts, promotional products
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Thursday, October 29th, 2009
Posted by: Colin Hageney
A bag is a bag is a bag… right? Wrong.
In the advent of less expensive methods of creating 4-color process bags, really cool designs can be seen in people’s hands all over the street, mall and tradeshow floor. A logo on a bag used to be sufficient—now they have become head turning billboards with off-the-charts creativity.
Bags (yes, bags) can create awareness for your cause, market your brand and generate excitement for your product or service. Two-sided designs is so last century—five-sided designs (all fours sides AND the bottom) are the rage. Enviroconscious? Not to worry. Bags come in lots of different flavors and textures – recycled paper and water bottles are the most popular.
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Tags: Bags, design, promotional products
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Wednesday, October 21st, 2009
Posted by: Colin Hageney
Ever wonder if some promo items have a greater ability to effect change more than others? According to brand new research, “Effectiveness of Promotional Products As An Advertising Medium” conducted by PPAI through MarketTools, Inc., the answer is YES!
A study of 1,005 average American households revealed that when it comes to creating a favorable impression of an advertiser or motivating the recipient to take a particular action, the following promo items had top honors:
[1] Gift baskets of food
[2] MP3 player
[3] Clock or watches
[4] Digital picture frames
[5] Luggage
[6] T-shirts/golf shirts
[7] Wallets
[8] Tote bags
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Tags: advertising, PPAI, promotional products
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Monday, August 24th, 2009
Posted by: Robert Melvin
The holiday season will be here before we know it. And few gifts say thank you more than a high quality watch.
Although these can be expensive, a watch will surely show your gratitude or appreciation. The simple fact is that everyone loves a watch, and we provide many affordable options. You can spend as little as $10 or as much as $500. In any case, we will be more than happy to find you the perfect watch that fits your budget. We are always watching out for you.
Tags: holidays, promotional products
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Monday, August 17th, 2009
Posted by: Robert Melvin
Times are trying for many. And a lot of people are doing more with less. Finding one’s inner peace at the end of the day can sometimes be difficult. Now and then, you need a little help turning off the brain and turning on the calm in order to fall a sleep.
The Nature’s Sound Machine creates a stress-free ambiance to ease tension. This is the perfect gift for restless sleepers, shift workers, infants, children, students, apartment dwellers and office workers. Push the buttons on the top of the unit to select Pier Scene, Rain Forest, Bird Song, Sea Wave, Flowing Stream or Wind Chimes.
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Tags: bullpen marketing, promotional products, unique gifts
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Monday, August 10th, 2009
Posted by: Lauri Laufman
Unless you have been stuck in a time capsule the last few years, you undoubtedly have been exposed to “Crocs” and in almost every setting imaginable. Young and old alike have supported this trend intended for the footsies.
Comfy? Yes.
Unique? Definitely!
Can you wear them anywhere else other than the feet? Now you can.
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Tags: Cool Gifts, gadgets, promotional products, unique gifts
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Monday, August 3rd, 2009
Posted by: Robert Melvin
Is it me or do successful television series share the same ingredients as a good brand?
Take one: a successful television series results from the continuation of positive thought. Continuation of positive thought is what keeps a brand selling.
Take two: the plot always thickens in a successful television series. As a plot thickens in a television series, so must the story you tell about your brand.
Take three: in a successful television series, the characters must grow. Likewise, the value that your brand offers must also grow.
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Tags: camera, Cool Gifts, promotional products
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I’m embarrassed to say that when I first bought my Snuggie at Costco, I thought it was a robe-blanket… and wore it like that for a few days. Then I saw a lively conversation on a friend’s Facebook page about them and figured out that I was supposed to wear it like a hospital robe. With the weather in the teens this past week in Houston, I’m seldom without my snuggie close by and proudly looking like Dumbledore sans wand. After seeing the commercial on television, I saw additional usages of the snuggie although you’ll never see me wearing mine outside of the home. Regardless of how they look (silly), they’re amazingly functional for keeping you warm without limiting your range of motion like a normal blanket.
