Monday, April 5, 2010

Rain Gauges

Well the weather is warming and the rain is falling. Do you have your imprinted rain gauges? These items are some of the most frequently used and most popular advertising specialty items in the industry. It does not matter what kind of gauge you have or the size. The most common size though is the 4 inch. Many now have plastic tube since they are occasionally left out a bit too long into the fall and will break if frozen and full of water.

Take advantage of these items as a nice gift to your clients. They all have ample space to put a custom logo and information about your business.

Friday, March 19, 2010

What? No candy?

How many times have you gone somewhere and your little one asks for candy? It never fails! Now, we do not always have to give them candy, but as a business owner I know how important it is to have my name and information on everything! Yes, even candy.

I have bank who has been a client of mine for 10 years now. One of the most frequently ordered items they buy from me is Tootsie Pops. You know, the hard scrumptious candy coated tootsie rolls? Mmmm, mmmmm! The bank has ordered 25 cases at a pop (no pun intended) for 10 years straight. What an excellent way to get their name in the hands of future banking customers. I call it brand recognition, which we are all so familiar with.

Of course it doesn't just have to be suckers that one can give a kid. There are many items that the little tykes can play with too. We offer things like flashlights, piggy banks, frisbees, balls of different types, as well as coloring books, silly putty and stuffed animals. The list is virtually endless.

Never forget about the parents though. After all, they are the ones who bring the kids to your place of business and it is most important to give them something since they are likely the ones presently giving you the business!

I have always believed in getting as many advertising speciality items, or promotional products as they are also called, in the hands of the buyer. We have many items in the specialty products industry to take advantage of. The following is a short list of just a few of them. Pens, coolers, key tags (key fobs), flashlights, letter openers, box cutters, pocket knives and golf balls. Oh, did I mention we also have kitchen utensils, clocks, magnets, rain gauges, lip balm and sport bottles.

There are nearly 500,000 advertising specialty items available in the industry. Take advantage of all you can to help promote and advertise your business.

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Newton Message

As we complete our 100th Anniversary, we reflect upon what brought us to this milestone. It was working with our clients to better understand their business goals and developing innovative solutions which provided them value. This simple theme will be our compass as we move forward into our second century.

In 2010, our industry faces new regulatory guidelines in the are of product safety. Newton has taken an industry leadership role on this initiative with supplier certification on product, social and environmental compliance. As you work with Newton, you can rest easy that we have taken the necessary steps to assure you will not be at risk.

The 2010 Idea Catalog is designed to assist you in developing product ideas to be used for tradeshows, customer goodwill, prospecting, employee appreciation and recognition. Likewise, you will find our categories, quick ship options, "Made in USA" and eco-friendly items useful.

As our catalog reflects primarily product ideas, we encourage you to work with your Newton promotional specialists in developing a full campaign to serve your business objectives. This full campaign will consist of components beyond the products including themeing, decoration options, packaging alternatives, distribution techniques and measurement approaches. These value added services will differentiate your promotions and drive a return on your investment.

In closing, we appreciate your business and look forward to serving you at the highest possible levels in the near future.

Sincerely,

Lee Cochran
President

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Tradeshows

Trade shows are in full swing and they are HOT. This is one of the best ways to get the advertising message of a company or brand into the hands of others. There are trade shows all over the country. Auto shows, stock shows and rodeos, advertising specialty shows and the list goes on.

Anyone who has a booth at a trade show should have a table cover imprinted with their logo as well as an attractive display on which to hang the items they are promoting whether it be shirts, hats, jackets or even writing instruments.

Last year I went to a trade show in Las Vegas. It is one of the largest industry trade shows for the advertising specialty items you can find in the USA! I honestly think I could have found anything I wanted there related to advertising specialty items.

On display were ink pens, magnetic clips, coffee mugs, banners, ice scrapers and note pads just to name a few.

A great many of these items were attached to the display boards with velcro for easy on-off to show off as well as great visibility to catch the eye of those attending the show.

Magnetic clips can be used to get a message seen whether it is in someones house on the refrigerator or at the office on the file cabinets.

Pens get into the hands of many people. In the life of a pen, one will be used on average by 8 people. That is a lot of exposure for one ink pen let along 300 or more.

Coffee mugs are a bit different. Usually only used by the original recipient, coffee mugs are being used more and more by small and large businesses just because of the amount of coffee and tea that is consumed on any given day. Why not have your brand or business name on 144 coffee mugs? You never know who will see them!

Ice scrapers are a big hit too. Anymore it does not matter where one gives them away because at some point everyone needs to scrape ice. How about Florida recently, Washington, D.C. and points beyond. Ice scrapers can be as simple as a credit card size up to a 7" 0r 10" and the large snow brush ice scraper combination.

Magnetic clips, pens, ice scrapers, coffee mugs, you name it, we have it. If it can be conceived it has most likely already been invented. Let us know how we can help you with your promotional advertising.

Saturday, February 6, 2010

Advertising Specialties

BE VISIBLE, BE CREATIVE, with products from R5 Promotions that help you stick to your advertising budget!

Advertising specialties imprinted with your logo promote your business by keeping your promotional message in front of your audience. Not just advertising specialties for today, but imprinted promotional products that will last for many tomorrows.

Effective and economical, our personalized approach to supplying quality advertising specialties includes golf items, beverage ware, calendars, wearable items, pens, mugs, key tags, caps, desk items, notepads, computer accessories, mouse pads, knives, letter openers and pencils, and novelties coupled with proven ideas. We don't just sell advertising specialties, we sell ideas!

Promotional products deliver lasting value and impact that conventional advertising just can't provide. Long after an advertising message disappears, promotional items, which are imprinted with your logo or message, offer a tangible reminder of your company or organization. They are also far more cost-effective and accessible than conventional advertising.

While some promotional products companies are only in the business of selling products, we know that an effective promotional campaign begins with creative ideas. We share our ideas with you and help you develop a plan that is appropriate for your promotional needs. Contact us before your next event or program. We'll give you the best ideas for your business.

Advertising Specialites - Tangible advertising to help promote your business!

Thursday, January 28, 2010

It's the economy stupid!

I have been out visiting my customers lately as I always do. All I keep hearing is how terrible the economy is. Everyone seems to have the same mindset regarding how terrible everything is. People tend to feed off of news, whether it be bad or good, and it seems as of late that the only thing anyone is concentrating on is how bad things are.

Granted, business is a little slow due to the economy but no one seems to be helping at all by grovelling about it. What people need to do is start advertigin more. They need to imprint more specialty items. Things with their names on them to leave around town and the surrounding areas where they live and work.

Some advertising specialty items that are small and inexpensive are pens, magnets, power clips, calendars and letter slitters. There are many specialty advertising items that are small and light enough to mail to others without even added postage.

People need to consider what is happening to their businesses by thinking the way they are and be more proactive to help themselves get out of the positions they are in.

Hopefully before too long things in the eceonomy will start to change for the better and people's additudes will begin to change with it.

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Winter Weather

Well the storm has finally broken, along with a whole lot of power poles! Ice and snow is everywhere. Sometimes it's hard to think that it will ever end.

Spring is on the way though and that means people will be getting outside and will become more active again after the semi-hibernation.

There are many ideas that will help get a company name out to a targeted audience. Pedometers are a great way for those who like to walk to count their steps. Oh and don't forget the water bottles to keep hydrated. Mini battery operated fans help to cool off after that long, intense workout and a nice terry cloth towel to wipe away the perspiration! Let's remember to that all of these things can be decorated with a company logo.

Is your company sponsoring an event this summer. How about a picnic blanket, a frisbee, water bottle, balls of some kind or even BBQ gift sets. Coolers are a great item too. One always has the challenge of keeping things cool as the temps begin to climb.

Contact www.r5promo.com for the latest items that will help promote you and your company.

Friday, January 22, 2010

Spring Items

When spring finally arrives everyone will be ready to get outside! What better time than right now to get advertising specialty items imprinted with you company name. There are many items that people like to use also for family picnics and reunions.

Some popular items include, t-shirts, frisbees (or flyers as they are sometimes called) balls imprinted with the family name and year of the reunion as well as items for to remember the occasion such as pens, toys or other name imprinted items.

Specialty Items

There are many types of specialty items one can have imprinted with a company logo including ice scrapers for those early morning frosty windows, emergency kits with first aid goods in case of an accident on slick roads. We can also get collapsible shovels that fit just right in even the smallest of trunks.

Remember too that when buying advertising specialty items that one can also include pens, notepads, stick-on calendars, appointment books, planners (for recording mileage for the road warrior). All of these things bear your advertising message.

Whether these items are used to generate new business or simply "thank" a current customer, advertising specialties are critical to any company that wants to remain a viable business for years to come.