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.