Teamwork

by: Tina Tanking

Teamwork is work performed by a TEAM to achieve a certain GOAL.  

Teamwork is the bloodline of every successful organization, event or trade show.  People supporting each other, working together with the common goal of achieving positive and successful results. 

Can you guess which inspirational person said the quote below?  Match the numbers with the letters.

(please scroll to the bottom of answers)

1.  "Talent Wins Games, but teamwork and intelligence wins championships"

2.  "Individual commitment to a group effort - that is what makes a team work, a society work, a civilization work."

3.  "Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much"

4.  "Coming Together is a Beginning.  Keeping together is a Progress.  Working together is a Success."

5.  "None of us is as smart as all of us."

6.  "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world.  Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." 

A.Helen Keller

B. Henry Ford 

C. Vince Lombardi

D. Michael Jordan

E. Ken Blanchard

F. Margaret Meade

Here are some interesting promotional products to promote Teamwork

Motivational Teamwork Picture- Customize with Your Logo

Promote Teamwork Lapel Pin 

Teamwork Star Key Chain

Teamwork Makes Success Lapel Pin

Crew Members Award

Teamwork Creates Success Globe

Teamwork Toy

Teamwork Puzzle Piece

Answers

1. D Michael Jordan

2. C Vince Lombardi

3. A Helen Keller

4. B. Henry Ford

5.  E. Ken Blanchard

6.  F.  Margaret Meade

The Game Big Chair!!

by Tina

Looking for a little Extra Attention at your Next Trade Show?  How about the Big Game Chair! Your customers submit a business card to play, if they can sink 5 for 5 baskets, they get entered in the Big game chair raffle drawing, to win a chair for themselves.  Each person that plays receives a promotional gift with your companies logo and contact information.  A sure fire way to make them remember you!

Looking for an Assist to help with ideas, please scroll down for a list of slam dunks!

Basketball Shape Can Cooler

Light Up Basketball shaped Stress Reliever

Desk Top Basketball Game- Shake to Make a Basket

Pop Off Basketball Pen

Basketball and Sling Bag Set

Basketball LCD Clock with Notepad Holder

Do Promotional Products Bring New Business?

by: Tina Tanking
Since receiving a Promotional Product, How often have you actually done business with the advertiser?  A study by the Advertising Spec. Institute in 2010 found facts pretty impressive.

Done Business with Advertiser After Receiving Item - Total by Country
Canada 65%
United States 60%
Australia 55%
Great Britain %51


Done Business With Advertiser After Receiving Item
United States 
Recognition -Awards/Trophies/Plaques 71%
Glassware/Ceramics (Includes Mugs) 70%
Shirts 65%
Calendars 65%
Bags 59%
Writing Instruments 57%
Caps/Headwear 57%
Desk/Office/Business Accessories 56%
Electronics 55%
Food Items 55%
Jackets/Sweatshirts/Fleece 50%
Automotive 50%
Health and Safety Products 46%

Tic, Toc, Tic, Toc.... LIFE it keeps moving.....

Tic, Toc, Tic, Toc.... LIFE it keeps moving.....there is no pause button, instant replay, or delete.  With each inhale and exhale, we work to meet deadlines, achieve goals, and complete tasks.  With each moment we live, the clock silently tic's in the background, bringing us to the next second, minute, hour, or day.  There is no stopping it, we ride up hills, around curves, and through tunnels.. We smile, laugh, cry, fear, and love.  We help others as much as we can, and take help as needed.  So what does this have to do with promotional products you ask??  Well, Isn't it time we had just a little more fun.  Give your customers a laugh for the day, Love your customers for they are the essence of your job.  Help your customers with going that extra mile.  Thank your customers by sending them an appreciation gift.  The items below are a wonderful way to start...

One Dozen Brownies in Gift Box with Thank you Band

Car Shape Design USB Hub with Light Up Logo

EVA Flip Flop Kit, Printed with Your Logo

Thumbs UP Ballpoint Pen

Coil Spring Toy

Seeded Fortune Teller- After your finished Plant to Grow Flowers! 

Heart Acrylic Paper weight or Desk Accesory

Live, Love, Laugh by Evelyn Beilenson, with your Logo!

Sea Glass - Sandblasted with A Positive Message

Brush Stroke Thank you Cards

Multipurpose Tools

multipurpose - having multiple uses; "a multipurpose tool"
by Tina


Think about your favorite multipurpose tools.  The go-to reliable products that are there for you in a pinch, waiting patiently for that next project or fix it situation.  Always ready to go, always reliable, and kept in that special spot never to get lost. 


Promotional tools that serve a multipurpose are a great idea for your next promotion.  Not only increasing the value of the item but securing the item is kept and appreciated for the long term.  


Here is a list of some of the best



1.  Surge Leatherman (R) - Multi-tool is built with stronger jaws and delivers more force with less effort.Our multi-tool is built with stronger jaws and delivers more squeezing force with less effort. Unique blade exchanger lets you choose between a saw or diamond wood/metal file. The blade exchanger, two knives and extra strong scissors are easily accessed from the outside of the tool. Includes needle nose and regular pliers, 3 types of wire cutters, electrical crimper, and much more. Includes leather sheath. Boxed.

 2.  Leatherman (R) Squirt (R) - Multi-tool with 100% stainless steel body features an anodized AL handle scale.  Lightweight, mini, multi-tool with 100% stainless steel body features an anodized aluminum handle scale, needlenose pliers, regular pliers, wire cutters, knife, scissors, wood / metal file, medium screwdriver, flat / Phillips, screwdriver, bottle opener, and key ring attachment. Comes in handy for everything from snipping fishing line to wrapping a birthday present on the go. Measures: 2 1/4" closed.

3. Juice (R)  Leatherman (R) - Multi-tool with stainless steel body featuring needlenose pliers, 3 1/4" closed. Multi-tool with stainless steel body with anodized aluminum handles. Features include needlenose and regular pliers, wire cutters, 4 screwdrivers, scissors, 420 HC clip point knife and bottle/ can opener. Measures 3 1/4" closed.

4. Leatherman (R) Freestyle - Half knife, half plier, a true minimalist tool in every way. 3 3/8" closed.Weighing only 4 1/2 oz. this Leatherman (R) half knife/ half tool has DLC-coated stainless steel handles with (to prevent scratching) and stainless steel body. Opening the outside accessible blade is easy and fast, just like a pocket knife. Features include needle nose and regular pliers, 154CM stainless steel clip point knife with a locking blade, and wire cutters. Comes with removable pocket clip. Laser engraving on small area on top of handle or blade.