Bag it!

Here's a very eco-friendly way to distribute "boxed" lunches at your next meeting or event -- Bag it!

You've been to a meeting, trade show, or event where a boxed lunch was served. Stacks of plastic or paper boxes filled with ham, turkey, or roast beef sandwiches piled on tables. Attendees grabbing their lunch and taking it with them to the next session or hoping they will find a place to sit. Then when lunch is over there are these empty boxes overflowing out of trashcans. Or maybe piled up on the floor.



What if rather than throwing the container away, the meeting goer took their new reusable lunch sack with them? Think about the trash that would be saved. The goodwill that the recipient would feel. The revenue that could be generated through this sponsorship opportunity. Sound like a win for the environment. A win for the meeting goer. And a win for your bottom line.

Here is just one of several options for your next "boxed" lunch.

As low as $1.94

24 hour rush available

Durable, Recyclable and Attractive! Features: • Made of Super Strong 80 GSM Material Exterior with Thermal Food Safe Foil Main Compartment. • 14" Nylon Carrying Strap • Velcro Closure on Flap • 5" Deep Front Slash Pocket • Reinforced Webbing Handle, 16" Length. Please note: Imprint Sizes Vary Based On Number of Imprint Colors: One Color Std Imprint Area: 3 3/4"W x 4"H Multi Color Std Imprint Area: 3 1/2"W x 3"H Available colors: Pink, Orange, Khaki, Yellow, Lime-green, Hunter-green, Reflex-blue, White, Burgundy, Red, Purple, Black and Navy

Special of the Week - March 21st

The tragic situation in Japan with so many victims and grieving families is almost too much to comprehend. Our prayers go out to all hurt by this natural disaster.

The disruption to Japan's high-tech sector has dramatically affected the prices of all flash drives. Many are changing several times a day. K&B has secured up to 20,000 2GB components which are being held for our exclusive sales for the next three weeks at discounted and stable prices. Our prices are 14% to 17% off the best prices being quoted currently. Top tier 1 memory chips.

EKB28

EKB29

EKB30

EKB32

2G

250 min. 500 1,000 2,500 5,000-up

$9.97 $9.59 $9.25 $8.89 $8.59 (4c)

See images for styles and item numbers. Price includes hinged magnetic closure plastic case, setup charge, proof, PMS colors with up to 4 spot colors. 10 day production after proof approval. FOB AL.
Big Sky Trading Company

START DATE: 3/21/11

END DATE: 4/8/11 or until supply lasts

Apparel Case Study - How to create Buzz Around an Upcoming Movie Release

THE PROBLEM: How to create buzz around an upcoming movie release

Producers of The Mechanic, an action thriller starring Jason Statham as a hit man, needed a unique promo to stand out amid the din of movie madness bombarding the media and consumers today. They were thinking T-shirts, but the promotional supplier they worked with had a variation of that theme in mind.

THE PITCH: Running with the “weapons” theme, Brad White, vice president of sales for San Diego-based supplier AddVenture Products (asi/31940), worked with a distributor to produce a series of unique compressed T-shirts, says Angela Bankston, who heads up marketing for AddVenture and worked with White on the project.

Rather than giving traditional T-shirts to members of the press covering the movie, as well as to other potential moviegoers, Bankston and White had a more radical idea. They suggested that the movie’s marketers should have the shirts shrink-wrapped and compressed into the shape of guns, playing into the movie’s theme to make a bigger impact on T-shirt recipients.

To boost the film’s visibility, AddVenture also suggested adding a quick response (QR) code to the compressed tees, which, when scanned by a user’s smart phone, takes the user directly to the movie’s website and trailer. The technology, in conjunction with promotional items, and particularly apparel products, is an increasing trend, says Bankston – “something that’s going to be huge for 2011.”

The best part? QR codes are free for end-users, making them an ideal marketing tool to combine with product promotions.

THE OUTCOME: The movie was released this month, and the verdict is still out on what kind of box-office draw and revenue it will generate. But the initial promo helped to garner a wealth of media attention for the film’s release.

Special of the Week - January 10th

START DATE: 1/10/11

END DATE: 2/28/11 OR UNTIL SUPPLY LASTS

E63050 EXTENDABLE SNOW BRUSH & E63044 HEAVY DUTY COMMERCIAL SNOW BRUSH!

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. Production 7-10 working days. Superex

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. Superex

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.