2008
March 2008
Now That's a Thank You Gift!

There are thank you gifts (ho-hum), and there are thank you gifts. Put some research and creative thought into the planning process (I’m good at this!) and your gift will be kept and used for a long, long time. So, for unique thank you gift ideas, read our featured article. I bet there will be several suggestions you haven’t heard of before.

   This Month's Articles and Features:
   •Product Spotlight: Just in! Worth a Look!
   •Promotional Products Make Unique Thank You Gifts

February 2008
Green it up
The availability of green-centric products is truly amazing…and there is an environmentally-friendly version of just about everything you can think of in our marketplace.

   This Month's Articles and Features:
   •Product Spotlight: Crank it UP for our environment
   •Eco-friendly products

January 2008
New is our favorite word this time of year. That’s because the manufacturers we work with have rolled out their new product lines for ’08.

Our office is overflowing with new merchandise and new catalogs. Plenty of longstanding items have been enhanced – new colors, sizes, shapes – and there are tons of truly innovative items as well. So in the coming weeks, I’ll make sure you’re aware of what’s new and how to put it to good use.

   This Month's Articles and Features:
   •Product Spotlight: Bestseller
   •Plan for Powerful '08 Promotions

2007
December 2007
Is your company heading somewhere special next quarter? By special I mean to a location where you’re hosting a meeting or conference or exhibiting at a tradeshow. If so, I can help you get ready for your big day (or days).

Whether dressing your staff for success, selecting keepsakes for event attendees, or developing effective pre-show mailings, I can help you brainstorm ways to accomplish your goals while making good use of your marketing dollars.

   This Month's Articles and Features:
   •Product Spotlight: It's Show and Event Season!
   •Success Study: Deadline Possible!
   •Tipping the Trade Show Scales in Your Favor

November 2007
It’s time to tie up all the loose ends with holiday gift plans for your clients – but don’t forget to include plans for thanking your staff and vendors too.

There is so much buzz these days about companies going green, why not take a look at our extensive ideas on gifting your holiday list in an eco-friendly way?

   This Month's Articles and Features:
   •Product Spotlight: Holiday gifts in a hurry
   •Success Study: An unusual promotional challenge
   •Wish clients a "Green" holiday

October 2007
“Soon we’ll all be reminded daily – with television commercials, radio spots, print ads, the works – that we’re embarking on the most wonderful time of year.

It’s a great feeling to give holiday gifts, whether to family, friends or business associates.

But it’s a lousy feeling to wait until December and then be under the gun to show your appreciation."

   This Month's Articles and Features:
   •Product Spotlight: Holiday Gifts with a Lasting Impression
   •Success Study: Creative Product Launch
   •Why You Should Place Your Orders Now!

September 2007
“Quick question: What are you doing at the end of the year to recognize and thank your employees, clients and vendors? If the answer is “not much” let me help you do a better job of thanking your most precious assets throughout the year."

   This Month's Articles and Features:
   •Product Spotlight: For Your Stellar Staff
   •Success Study: An Eco-Friendly Promotion
   •Promotional Products...When Employees Need a Lift

August 2007
“Should we mail the postcards on Friday?” “I’ve heard Wednesday is the best day to release e-newsletters.”
Every organization wrestles with when to release its marketing communications.

But have you considered the best time to distribute promotional gifts?

   This Month's Articles and Features:
   •Product Spotlight: Pink Products (Breast Cancer Awareness)
   •The Power of Pink

July 2007
On Earth Day, several members of the Printable Promotions team attended the Green Festival at McCormick Place in Chicago. It was eye-opening to see so many earth-friendly products.

   This Month's Articles and Features:
   •Product Spotlight: Environmentally-friendly products
   •Success Study: Perfectly suited products
   •Put your "Greenest" foot forward

June 2007
“Summertime and the livin is easy…”

If you’re among the lucky ones who get to spend time and money over the summer showering clients and employees with cool, outdoor promotional gifts, you’re in for a fun ride. The choices are tough – too many good ones – so don’t hesitate to ask us for brainstorming help.

   This Month's Articles and Features:
   •Product Spotlight: Are you ready for fall?
   •Success Study: Reaching tons of prospects affordably
   •So many containers, so many choices of fillers!

May 2007
Have you noticed that color reigns this time of year? Not just the grass and trees and flowers...Leisure, Outdoors and Sports products are everywhere in a spectrum of colors. At ball games, in the park, on the street, at the beach, at outdoor cafes...you can't go anywhere without noticing a hat, jacket, bag, water bottle, towel, umbrella – you name it – manufactured in a vibrant color featuring a colorful imprint.

   This Month's Articles and Features:
   •Product Spotlight: Sprint/Summer Spectacular
   •Success Study: Details Matter
   •Swing for Success with Golf Promotions