Special of the Week - December 27th

BEST VALUE ON A SPIRAL NOTEBOOK IN THE COUNTRY!

72 SHEETS OF LINED NOTEBOOK PAPER, 3 HOLE PUNCHED,

PLASTIC NO-CRUSH BINDING

FULL COLOR FRONT IMPRINT

&

FREE FULL COLOR BACK IMPRINT!

EDB811 is a full size classic spiral notebook with standard 3 hole punch. Pages are 8 3/8" x 10 13/16" with micro-perforation to remove pages cleanly. Covers are white tag weight stock, with full color imprint and plastic laminated both sides!

Add setup of $32(g). If back cover imprinting is wanted add $32(g) setup - running charge FREE! Production 10 working days. Shipping weight 85 lbs./100 FOB GA. LewisColor

START DATE: 12/27/10

END DATE: 3/31/11

Special of the Week - November 22nd

START DATE: 11/22/10

END DATE: 12/31/10

E2458 MINI CARABINER LED CLIP LIGHT

WITH BOTTLE OPENER

E2458 has solid anodized aluminum construction which guarantees many years of service and logo exposure. Featuring a bright LED so no bulb burnout to worry about; clips to belt loop, backpack or key ring. Has a secure twist on/off and a handy bottle opener built right in. Comes complete with batteries - ready to light up your promotion!

$1.66(c) minimum 200

Overall size: 3.63" x .63"

Colors: Black, Red, Blue, Green

Price includes laser engraving (imprint appears silver) in area .64" x .25". Add $40 (g) setup per location. For second location engraving add $.20 (g) each running plus setup. Shipping weight 9 lbs./200 FOB MO. Production

5-7 working days. Alexander

Special of the Week - November 8th

MAJOR RETAILER ORDERED TOO MANY! NOW YOU GET THE BENEFIT.

Snow will fly no matter what we do and when it does either of these heavy duty aluminum snow brushes will be a highly valued necessity. Made for the country's largest retailer to sell at $13.95 or more blank - you can grab them now with an imprint at a huge savings.

Exclusively offered by K&B at 29% off the regular blank price of $13.95

$9.95(c) minimum 24

E63050 is 16" closed and extends to 25". Imprinted in area 3"L x ¼"H either pad printed or laser engraved (engraving is low contrast). Add $60(g) set up. Shipping weight 16 lbs. per 24, FOB NY.

E63044 is a full 32" long brush perfect for mini-vans, SUVs, trucks and even normal cars! Comfortable foam grip and full brush head make this a commercial favorite. Imprinted in area 3"L x ½"H either pad printed or laser engraved (engraving is low contrast). Add $60(g) set up. Shipping weight 22 lbs. per 24, FOB NY.

Production 7-10 working days.

START DATE: 11/8/10

END DATE: 12/13/10 OR UNTIL SUPPLY LASTS

Special of the Week - October 4th

ELIGHTNING CARABINER FLASHLIGHT

POPULAR, SOLID METAL, MATCHING CARABINER, DISCOUNTED PRICE & SET-UP!!

EVERYBODY LOVES THIS FLASHLIGHT!

Light up promotions with this Laser Engraved retail quality flashlight. With twist on/off action, matching carabiner and included alkaline battery, this is a real crowd pleaser.

Exclusively offered by K&B at 22% off the regular price of $3.00
$2.32(c) minimum 100
Colors: Black, Blue, Green, Orange, Red, Lime (Silver not currently available)
Size: 4 7/8" long


Price includes Laser Engraving in area 3/8" x 1 ½". Add reduced setup of $25(g) a 44% reduction from the regular $45 setup. Shipping weight 8 lbs./100 FOB TN. Production 7-10 working days. Gold Bond.

START DATE: 10/4/10
END DATE: 10/31/10

Special of the Week #2 - September 27th

THE TIME FOR ALARMING SAVINGS IS NOW!

This is a great alarm clock for home or office. With contemporary design and perfect imprint location, this is bound to be a desktop favorite.

Exclusively offered at 61% off the regular price of $5.75
$2.25(c) minimum 25 - Includes free Gift Box!

EDP456 SWIVEL ALARM CLOCK

Color: As shown
Size: 2 1/8" x 3 ¼"
Price includes 1 color/location imprint in area 1 ½"x ½". Add set up $45(g) per color/location ($22.50g reorder). Shipping weight 9 lbs./25 FOB IL. Production 5-7 working days. Tagmaster.

START DATE: 9/27/10

END DATE: 10/29/10 OR UNTIL SUPPLY LASTS

Special of the Week - September 27th

OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

Here is a long lasting item at incredible savings at exactly the right time! This magnetic bookmark will hug the page and hold the foam awareness ribbon above the book for maximum exposure.

Exclusively offered at 39.5% off the regular price of $1.34

EDP799 PINK AWARENESS BOOKMARK

$.81(c) minimum 250

Color: Pink
Size: 2 ¼"x5 ½"
Price includes 1 color/position imprint in area 1 1/16" x 3". Add set up $45(g) per color/location ($22.50g reorder). Shipping weight 3 lbs./250 FOB IL. Production 5-7 working days. Tagmaster.

START DATE: 9/27/10

END DATE: 10/29/10 OR UNTIL SUPPLY LASTS

Conference Caddy and Other New Products

Hot New Items

Special of the Week - August 30th

GLOVE COMPARTMENT SAFETY KIT

This elegant zippered Glove Compartment Safety Kit was a retail hit with the world's largest retailer at the $20 price point. Exclusively for our customers we have secured a limited supply at the amazing discounted price of

$10.85(c) minimum 12 48% off regular retail!


This is a NO IMPRINT gift item perfect for you to insert a business card, flier, holiday card or other business holiday message.

Color: As shown
Size: 5 ¾" x 13 ¼" x 8 ¾"

High quality & durable stitched case with full zipper holds the following items in individual pockets and loops: Folding umbrella, rain poncho, tire gauge, accident report forms, safety vest, flashlight (requires 2 AA batteries not included) with red flashing safety band and pencil.


Price includes kit as shown. Shipping weight 17 lbs./12 FOB NY. Production 2-3 working days.

START DATE: 8/30/10
END DATE: 9/27/10 OR UNTIL SUPPLY LASTS

Mid-Year New Products

Special of the Week - July 26th

START DATE: 7/26/10
END DATE: 8/30/10
EDP529 PEDOMETER

RUN RINGS AROUND OTHER PROMOTIONS AND SAVE 41% OFF CATALOG PRICE!

Accurately count steps and distance up to 20 miles while also tracking calories burned and elapse time up to 59 minutes on the stop watch. This attractive pedometer is a patented design and incorporates a functional compass. Battery included.

ECP529 is a Tagmaster Best Seller offered Exclusively at this price by Kaeser & Blair in Transparent Blue only.

$2.29(c) 100up. Regular price $3.88 - 41% off

Size: 2 ½" x 1 ½"
Imprint Area: 1 1/8" x ¾"

Price includes 1 color/location imprint only. Add set-up $45(g), exact reorders $22.50(g). Individual gift box. Shipping weight 12 lbs./100 FOB IL. Production 5 working days.

Cell Phone Accessories - The Joe Show

Special of the Week - July 19th

START DATE: 7/19/10
END DATE: 8/23/10

THE BEST PEN DEAL OF THE SUMMER!
SAVE UP TO AN AMAZING48% OFF
5 GREAT BUYS IN STYLE, QUALITY AND PRICE

You already know the Hub Pen top-of-the-line quality; now enjoy the best value in a pen all summer! Get even more value with a very special Set Up of only $10 (g) - 33% off!!

E468 Havanais a NEW Hub ballpoint with bright white accents and comfortable rubber grip. Imprint area 2" x ½". Black refill only.

Colors: Banana, yellow, petal green, sky blue, berry pink, lavender purple

$.40(c) 250 up. Regular price $.57 - 30% off



E238 Ecologic the "green" choice - made from biodegradable paper and corn plastic. Imprint area 1 ¾" x ¾". Black refill only.

Colors: Fire red, sapphire blue, black, fern green

$.375(c) 250 up. Regular price $.72 - 48% off




E248 Heartland has nothing corny about it - except that it's made from corn! This pen turns to compost when life as a pen is over. Imprint area 1 ¾" x 5/8". Black refill only.

Colors: Yellow with green trim, white with black, green, blue or red trim

$.49(c) 250 up. Regular price $.90 - 45% off





E228 Chalet has sleek European style, vivid colors and generous imprint area of 1 5/8" x ¾". Black refill only.

Colors: Red, blue, black, white, green

$.29(c) 250 up. Regular price $.52 - 44% off




E208 Valet takes affordable to a new level! This slim, stylish twist action pen has gold accents and rich corporate colors. Imprint area 1 ¾" x ¾". Black refill only.

Colors: Burgundy, royal blue, black, white - all with gold accents.

$.22(c) 250 up. Regular price $.40 - 45% off


Prices include 1 color/location imprint in area specified above. Add $10(g) discounted set up. Shipping weight 6 lbs./250 FOB MA. 5 working day production. Hub

Case Study - "Green Queen" Uses Eco Message

Recycled tote bag is a self-promotion success.

Sustainability has become a key selling point in the real estate industry. This is why Susan Singer, senior vice president of sales for The Corcoran Group and a self-proclaimed “eco-broker,” has branded herself “The Green Queen;” she promotes the sustainability of the properties she is offering, and drives potential clients to her website with an eco-friendly promotional product.

“Years ago, I used refrigerator magnets and a mouse pad, and they both got me a lot of mileage,” says Singer. “But I wanted to do something that was eco-friendly this time and that could be used in an eco-friendly way.”

To help spread the word about her business, Singer ordered plenty of imprinted tote bags made of recycled plastic material. The bags feature a stenciled image of the historic London Terrace apartment building, which she is a broker for, as well as her contact information and branding for Corcoran Group Real Estate. She says she decided not to include the name of the London Terrace building so that the bag would have wider appeal – she wanted it to be, “just about living in New York and having an eco-friendly bag … that way people will want to use them and it’s just free advertising.”

Singer sent the totes to her neighbors, clients and potential clients – and gave one to every unit in London Terrace. She also distributes them at events when the opportunity arises. For example, she recently offered the bags after she spoke at an Earth Day seminar at Baruch College in Manhattan.

The totes direct people to Singer’s website, where they will find information about her properties ranging from Brooklyn to Uptown Manhattan, as well as Tales of the Green Queen, a regular comic strip in which a cartoon version of Singer tours the city, helping people save on energy costs.

While Singer acknowledges that these days the economy often weighs on real estate buyers more than the environment does, she says the totes get an enthusiastic response. “I’ve had people call me or e-mail me saying, ‘I am so grateful for this tote, it’s so sweet and reminds me of the building,’ and people from the building have just stopped me on the street,” she says. “It’s really been very good for me.”

Special of the Week - July 12th

START DATE: 7/12/10
END DATE: 8/13/10

UP TO 29% DISCOUNT FROM REGULAR PRICE
AND SPECIAL LOW MINIMUM OF JUST 100!

The patented KEEP-IT CLIP™from Evans is perfect for keeping snack bags freshly sealed or notes and coupons neatly under control. Durable construction with internal metal spring.

E404 - 4" KEEP-IT CLIP™ $.63 c 100+ Regular price $.89 min 150

E406 - 6" KEEP-IT CLIP™ $.73 c 100+ Regular price $.99 min 150

Price includes 1 color/location imprint in area ½"H x 3 3/8"W (E404) or ½"H x 4 3/8"W (E406). Add setup $50(v) per color/location. $25(v) reorder per color/location on less than 250 quantity. 250+ Free. Additional color/location add setup plus .15 (v) each. For magnetic back add .08 (v) each E404 or .12 (v) each E406. Shipping weight 5 lbs per 100 FOB CA. 5 working days production.

Solid Colors: Blue, red, white, purple, green, orange, dark blue, dark green, black, pink, coffee, salsa, antique blue, light grey, sage.

Tropi-cool™ Transparent Colors: Blue, red, pink, forest, purple, green, cool orange, cool yellow, smoke, cool aqua, cool lime, sky blue, raspberry.

Recycled Colors: Eco black, eco blue, eco green, eco sand.

Special of the Week - July 5th

START DATE: 7/5/10
END DATE: 8/6/10

CUSTOM FLASH DRIVES WITH CASE

LESS THAN RETAIL PRICING ON TOP QUALITY FLASH DRIVES

Pay very close attention! These are "First Tier" top quality flash drives with custom imprints 1 to 4 spot colors or laser engraving INCLUDED!

Plastic foam lined storage/gift box with magnetic closure INCLUDED!

PMS color matching INCLUDED!
E-mail proof INCLUDED!
Shipping - INCLUDED!!

5 popular styles all priced the same and lots of colors and combinations:




EBST01: Black/black, black/silver, red/silver, royal/silver, burgundy/silver, forest/silver, navy/silver, yellow/silver, light blue/silver, orange/silver
EBST02 & EBST03: Black/silver, red/silver, royal/silver, burgundy/silver, navy/silver
EBST04: Black/silver, red/silver, royal/silver, green/silver
EBST05: Black/black, red/black, silver/black
Exclusive Kaeser & Blair Pricing - Best in the Nation

Quantity 1GB 2GB 4GB
100 $8.71 $9.97 $13.30
500 $7.55 $8.80 $12.14
1000 $7.39 $8.63 $11.97
2500+ $7.05 $8.30 $11.64


Price includes everything. Production 12 working days after proof OK.

Special of the Week - June 28th

START DATE: 6/28/10
END DATE: 8/20/10

A perfect companion hanging from a golf bag, backpack or stroller - this 16 piece Summer Safety Kit is nicely packed with essentials and will get refilled by the end user keeping your ad message alive for years! Kit includes: .35oz. lip balm, SPF 30 sunscreen towelette, PDI® "Sting Stop" prep pad, 3 bandages ¾"x3", 2 gauze pads 2"x2", 3 bandages 3/8"x1 ½", 3 alcohol prep pads and a First Aid instruction card. All first aid items are secured in an inner resealable plastic bag.

Specify your choice of Mini Backpack (4"x3 3/8") or Mini Barrel Bag (4 ½"x2 3/8") both include a swivel clip and full length zipper for easy access.




Bag colors: Backpack- black, blue, blue & black, yellow & black, orange & black.
Barrel bag - black, blue, yellow, red, orange, all with black trim.

EXCLUSIVE KAESER & BLAIR PRICE 27% OFF CATALOG
AND FREE SETUP - a $50.00 (g) savings!

Regular catalog price $9.30


K&B Special Price: $6.75(c) min 50


Price includes 1 color imprint in area 2" x ¾" on mini backpack pocket area or 1 ½" diameter above pocket. Imprint for mini barrel bag 3" x 2" specify clip to right or left, on left if not specified. Shipping weight 8lbs./50 FOB NY. 5-7 working days. Superex.

Special of the Week - June 14th

START DATE: JUNE 14, 2010
END DATE: JULY 30, 2010

4 TOP SELLERS FROM A TOP SUPPLIER
SWEDA USA
EXCLUSIVELY FOR K&B UNTIL THE END OF JULY!!
All items 7 to 10 working day production. FOB CA

EFA1004 TRAVELER'S DUFFEL
THIS DUFFEL PACKS A 50% SAVINGS ONLY FOR K&B CUSTOMERS!
This 600D polyester duffel is available to K&B customers at 50% of the normal minimum quantity and at 50% off the regular price! This is a large 20 inch long 10 inch diameter duffel with 2 zippered end compartments and zippered front pocket. It features a grip cover and adjustable shoulder strap.
Colors: Blue, Black, Red
Imprint area: 4"h x4"w
Weight: 55 lbs. per 50

K&B Price $4.99(c)
Min 50

REGULAR PRICE $9.99 Min 100

Includes 1 color/1 position silkscreen imprint. Add $50(g) set up per color/location. Repeat orders $35(g). Additional color/location run charges apply. See Sweda catalog for details.

EDK350 FULL SIZE STAND UP STAPLER
58% EXCLUSIVE PRICE REDUCTION!
A space-saving standard for every office. Get continual advertising impact from the highly visible imprint that stands above any desktop clutter. 5 7/8" high!
Colors: Blue, Green, Orange, Purple, Red, Silver
Imprint area: ¾" x 1 ¾"


Weight: 60 lbs. per 100
K&B PRICE $2.50(c)
Min 100

Regular Price $5.99

Includes 1 color/1 position silkscreen imprint. Add $50(g) set up per color/location. Repeat orders $35(g). Additional color/location run charges apply. See Sweda catalog for details.

EMG24 24 oz SUPER SIZE SPORT TUMBLER
STUNNING 61% OFF FOR K&B CUSTOMERS ONLY
DON'T MISS this one time only opportunity to enhance your marketing with an exclusive design (US Design Patent Pending) and an exclusive deeply discounted price! Double wall insulated for longer hot or cold enjoyment. Easy grip grooves, slide-lock lid to prevent spills and fits most vehicle cup holders even at the massive 24 ounce size. 8 ½"h x 3 ½" dia. Not for dishwasher or microwave use.

Colors: Blue, White, Red, Black
Imprint area: 1 3/8h x 1 ½"w
Weight: 43 lbs. per 75
K&B PRICE $3.49 Min 75
Regular price $8.99 Min 100

Includes 1 color/1 position silkscreen imprint. Add $50(g) set up per color/location. Repeat orders $35(g). Additional color/location run charges apply. See Sweda catalog for details.

EVP600 CALCU-NOTE™ ON-THE-GO
CALCULATE THE 48% EXCLUSIVE SAVINGS FROM K&B

This Sweda exclusive is protected by US Design Patent and only available at this amazing savings from Kaeser & Blair. Dual power calculator has a jumbo display and debossed soft-touch keys. The spiral bound notebook has 100 lines sheets. Cover is handsome and durable leatherette. Overall size 8"h x 6 ½"w x 3/8".

Colors: Black, Red, Blue, Green, Silver
Imprint area: 1"h x 2 ½"w



Weight: 73 lbs. per 75
K&B PRICE $4.65 (c) Min 75
Regular price $8.00 Min 100

Includes 1 color/1 position silkscreen imprint. Add $50(g) set up per color/location. Repeat orders $35(g). Additional color/location run charges apply. See Sweda catalog for details.

Cool Promotions - The Joe Show

Fun and Sun Promotions - The Joe Show

Smart Products for Smart Promotions - The Joe Show

5 Earth-Friendly Options

When you are looking to make your promotional marketing as earth-friendly as possible, consider these five options:

1. Biodegradable corn plastic is used for everything from pens to mugs.
2. Solar-powered technology “fuels” earth-friendly flashlights, calculators and more.
3. Organic cotton, bamboo or hemp makes apparel “green.”
4. Recycled PET transforms traditional polyester and plastics into environmentally correct choices.
5. Naturally appealing products like plant seedlings, seed packets and even imprinted walnuts provide a clever alternative to man-made promotional items.

Top 10 Products to Celebrate Earth Day

Earth Day Products

Here are the products featured on ASI’s first-ever list of top eco-friendly giveaways for Earth Day marketing campaigns throughout March and April. Earth Day is April 22.

	1. Elephant-Poo Journal. The ultimate recycled item that is made from elephant poo. Great for colleges, trade shows or any businesses using notebooks. From Spector & Co
2. Bamboo Dinnerware. Stop using paper plates and plastic utensils. Great for office picnics, concert venues and fairs. Bamboo, a renewable resource, can grow as much as four feet in one day. From Aunt Beth’s Cookie Keepers
	3. Seed Paper Postcard. Plant the paper – all biodegradable – and flowers sprout in its place. Ideal for environment-themed mailings to prospects and clients, and also comes in other shapes. From Bloomin’ Promotions
4. Shower Timer. Tells you when your five minutes are up. Utilities, local municipalities and environmental groups can promote water conservation by offering this practical item. From All-In-One
	5. Recycled Tires Jar Opener. Made from rubber tires. Auto dealerships, mechanics and tire manufacturers can give these to customers for Earth Day or anytime year-round. From Americanna
6. Pine Tree Seedling. Live pine tree in a container. Employees can participate in a tree-planting day at the office campus, or community organizations can hand out to participants at an Arbor Day event. From Groline
	7. Organic T-shirt. The cotton is certified that it has been grown without the aide of pesticides or fertilizers. Give one to each Earth Day event organizer and volunteer. From Vantage Apparel
8. Compostable Pens. This pen completely breaks down in a landfill in 90 days (except the spring and refill). Hotels, banks and shops can use these and give them away to customers. From Shepenco
	9. Nonwoven Bag. Local grocery stores can eliminate plastic and paper, and exhibitors at trade shows can provide these to attendees to collect literature and samples. From Kool Pak,
10. Hemp-Blend Polo. This cotton and hemp organic shirt is naturally anti-bacterial and companies can use this shirt for summer uniforms. From High Performance

The Power of a Pen

I recently received a case study from a supplier that I wanted to share. I think this speaks volumes to the power promotional products have.

The following simple stories illustrate the usefulness of promotional products that goes way beyond the statistics. People DO remember what they have been given.

This case study is written by a co-worker of the subject, Alvin Badiner.

Anyone in the upper Midwest either knows or has heard of Al Badiner. Al has been a "peddler" of promotional products for 50 of his 80 plus years. In his early 80's he still maintains being in the top 10 of his company's sales force. Why? Because he believes in what he sells. He promotes the industry by promoting himself.

Anyone who meets Al is immediately given a pen with his famous To a friend of Al Badiner imprint. The longer you know Al, the more and varied items you'll receive with this imprint.

• Years ago while trying to obtain a car loan I was at a bank and being asked a series of questions. When it came to employment, they asked where I worked. When I said Spartan Group, the loan officer stopped, thought for a moment , and then lifted up his To a friend of Al Badiner pen and said, "Do you know Al?" After that, my loan process somehow became smoother and much more relaxed.

• Al's family was at a hotel and one son received a room less than adequate. After trying to change rooms and the hotel being "full" the clerk was jotting down some notes and asked his name. Once the Badiner name was established, the clerk looked up and said "Oh, are you related to him?" while proudly showing his recent gift, a To a friend of Al Badiner pen. Suddenly a room became available, with a view no less.

• At a local store after the holiday I was trying to return an item I was given as a gift. The clerk asked if I had the receipt, as they would only accept the return with an original receipt or gift receipt. I apologized that I had "no receipt" and I understood policy. She looked up studied me for a minute and said "Didn't you give me this pen?" Sure enough, it turned out I had been in the store months before, and when she couldn't locate a pen - I pulled a To a friend of Al Badiner pen from my purse and let her keep it. She proceeded to take the return. Without a receipt. You can imagine how grateful I was.

• Just recently at a beloved customer's funeral, I was talking with a woman who said she was a granddaughter of the deceased. I introduced myself and then Alvin. She was beside herself "Oh , you're Al Badiner! I have your pen in my purse. I've used one all my life. My friends want to meet you - they all have your pens as well. I feel like I have known you forever!"

• A few years ago, one of our customers-a large national insurance company put on a a vendor appreciation luncheon. Al had attended this for many years. They had collected To a friend of Al Badiner items. As a gift for the 50 or so people being honored as top vendors were a couple of different To a friend of Al Badiner items at each place setting to share and to promote the vendor they knew and loved.

You never know when and how a promotional product will have an impact and be remembered. Think of all the people who believe they are a "friend of Al Badiner," And indeed it turns out to be true.

The industry studies show that over 76% of recipients of a promotional product recall the advertiser's name on the product they received. In addition, over 75% said they actually kept the promotional product - because it was useful!

This study was provided by Sweda USA.

Coffee, Coffee, and More Coffee

One of my 2010 resolutions was to cut back on my coffee consumption. But so far I haven't made a dent in it. I tried to substitute tea for the morning cup of joe, but there is just something about starting the morning with a hot cup of coffee. I love the smell and that's something that I just don't get from tea, hot chocolate or anything else.

My love of coffee started back in the late 80's. Every weekend a group of friends and I would hit a Denny's somewhere in Southern California after a dance. Several cups and laughs later I'd head home hoping the caffeine buzz would last until I pulled into my driveway. There was also this very cool hangout downtown San Diego called Java. This is where my love of Mochas started. A select group of friends and I would sit around having very intellectual conversations. I remember feeling a bit like a beatnik while I was there. When I moved to Virginia I really missed my local coffee shop. Alas came the 90's and Starbucks started to pop up everywhere. I think this is when my caffeine addiction really started. Not only would I have a cup at home before work, I would grab a cup on my way to work, then in the afternoon for a little pick-me-up. And of course I had to stop again on the way home to make sure my caffeine buzz would last through making dinner, helping with homework, scouts, practices, etc. I am happy to say I'm not that addicted to Starbucks anymore. I still love their coffee, but as an occasional treat when I'm out running errands or have a lot of driving to do. I have found I'd much rather meet my girl friends in the morning or network with a group of business owners at locally owned coffee houses such as Spill the Beans in Alexandria or Deja Brew in Gainesville.

I know my obsession has been a bit over the top at times, but I also I'm not alone. The coffee craze continues to go strong. Here are some products that will help you get your buzz on.

Lets start with Joe himself.

The Joes

Are your promotional items working hard? Or hardly working? Sometimes you have to bring in a gritty, tough guy to get the job done. Enter ‘The Joes’. This specialty line of coffee is designed for the Financial, Legal, Healthcare and Corporate worlds.

A fun way to promote your company with a unique twist. The custom names and unique back panels make it a perfect employee perk or client gift. Just the right message in a flavorful packet of coffee.

Features: 2 oz. bag of ground gourmet Arabica coffee packaged in a silver foil bag with custom front label. Custom back label is available.

To see each Joe click on his link below.

• Doctor Joe
• Financial Joe
• Legal Joe
• Office Joe

Where do we put Joe?

No, this is not a paper cup! It's a 10 oz. biodegradable tumbler. It looks like paper but it's really plastic. Save a tree and stop using paper travel cups that you throw away. Show that you care about the environment. small enough to fit in corporate coffee machines. Screw on slide open/close spill proof lid.

The same style is also available in Double walled Porcelain with a silicone lid
• Looks just like a paper cup, but you can use it over and over again
• Environmentally friendly and reusable as well as a great looking desktop item
• Dishwasher safe
• Microwavable (mug only)

Lids come in black, red, blue or green

More info on porcelain tumbler

I need another hand

Have you ever been walking around an airport with your carry-on bag in one hand and balancing your coffee cup, and everything else in your other hand? Here is a new very cool product called the Tugo. The Tugo is a molded, pliable drink holder. It keeps your beverage suspended between the upright handles of your rolling bag. It's unique design helps keep your drink level. It's the perfect travel accessory. It is easily attached and when removed collapses to fit in your carry-on luggage. Fits all size take away coffee cups, small to medium soft drink cups as well as your personal drinkware.

The Tugo is available in retail locations throughout the U.S. To find a retail location near you visit The Tugo website. To order The Tugo with your logo contact Tall Girl Promotions.

Hot New Products for 2010

I've been catching up on my trade magazines and flipping trough the new 2010 catalogs that are being delivered daily. It's so interesting to see the new products that come out each year. I sometimes get a bit giddy over them. And sometimes I just roll my eyes and think "Really?".

Over the next several weeks I'll post some of the products that really grabbed my attention.

I have to start with this one!



It's called the Butt Station.

My first thought is who would want someone sitting on a toilet on their desk? But then I realized how compelled I was to share this with everyone in the office. How it generated so much conversation. Isn't that one of the reasons we use promotional products, to generate a buzz?

And it's absolutely a useful product. It not only functions as a tape dispenser but also as a memo pad & pen holder. And the best part is the magnetic BUTT holds paperclips inside the bowl. Everything you need is right there at your fingertips. Hmmm?

I should note that tape, paperclips, pens, and memo pad are not included.

Now the obvious industries I see using this product are plumbers, bathroom remodeling companies, bath fixture manufactures, etc. What I wonder is, outside this type of company, who would use the Butt Station to promote their company? And what would their tag line be?

Click the links for more information about the Butt Station and other products from the Minya Collection.

I would love to read your thoughts. Please leave a comment. I'll be sure to let you all know if I get any orders for the Butt Station in 2010.

Happy New Year!