Stumbling Upon Promotional Products in the World #14

·     Found: Co-worker’s office

·     Item: stuffed tiger and mug

·     Promoted Brand: Paper Mate and Sharp

I found myself chatting with Sean, our head of IT the other day. While this is not an unusual event for your A-Z Swagman, this day my eyes wandered to the shelf behind his desk where he had two promo products sitting prominantly. How I’d missed those on previous visits eludes me, but let’s take a look.

The first is a cute stuffed tiger, about 6-inches tall, seated. He’s sporting a red tee-shirt that is co-branded three ways. Paper Mate at the top, an older A-Z Office Resource logo and Fellowes, a wholesaler are all enblazened in white. Sean couldn’t remember the exact event that gave him his tiger as it was many, many years ago. This shows two things, how promotional products stick around and how co-branding can be a great way to get your message out in an economical way.

Looking at the tag of the tiger, I was able to find the supplier where it originated. Sadly, they no longer carry this model (hang on to it Sean, it’s an antique!) Which led me to look at some other similar tigers available through a couple of different suppliers. Your A-Z Swagman can help you with these CPSIA compliant tigers in quantities as low as 24, and prices starting at about $5 each.

The second promo product was a more recent gift from Sharp when AZOR became a distributor of Sharp printers. (Contact your account manager or customer service if you need printers.) This mug was decorated on both sides, using a full-color imprint, to tout Sharps BLI award. Recognition of your brand’s achievement can be an effective advertising tool, and promotional products are a way to get that message in front of your clients for years to come.

Coffee (Tea, hot chocolate, latte, etc.) mugs are enduring promotional products that will show your logo off every time your client enjoys a cup of their favorite hot beverage. Add a little flair with a contrasting lip and handle. Again, your A-Z Swagman has similar mugs available in quantities starting at 36 for about $6 each (one color imprint). Many other mug styles are available, contact your A-Z Swagman or your local representative to discuss your needs.

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Any products found were obtained legally and photos are of the actual item. Current available items mentioned are subject to availability and prices or specials mentioned in the entry may not be current. Opinions and assumptions of the products shown are exactly that -- educated opinions and assumptions based on years of experience in the graphics and marketing industry, as well as some light online research. Any errors are regrettable and will be corrected as necessary. No offense is intended by any conclusions drawn by your A-Z Swagman. Any feedback from the marketing firms that produced these promotional products will be incorporated into a follow-up blog entry!