OK, I get the cotton satchel concept, afterall we’re talking about a material that’s hanging off nearly everyone’s back. A satchel too is a useful item I’ve been familiar with ever since I was a little boy on my way to school. Continue reading
I was charmed to see a friend’s holiday snaps the other day and noticed that in one picture they all wore the same t shirt with Byron Bay stamped on the front. It was the symbolism of a family playing together, tickled pink by the fun of wearing their holiday “uniform” that reminded me of the great promotional product: the promotional t shirt! Continue reading
There was a time when the mere mention of “bio degradable” or “eco” would have been meaningless to previous generations….and a grim peek into a future many of us wouldn’t recognise. Continue reading
Occasionally we are blinded to reality because it’s just so damned evident. How frequently have you heard someone mutter “I can’t see the wood for the trees”? Well, that’s precisely what anyone presenting a table at a conference or event tends to realise Whenever things are well underway and it’s all too late. They’ve stocked their table with very carefully chosen promotional freebies to inspire and win the attendees’ hearts. And exactly what happens to all those imprinted items? They’re either stuffed into pockets or into a competitor’s printed tote bag! Continue reading
Continuing our season of Eco-based promo products, the recycled promotional pencil makes another entry via stage left; the returning hero of past marketing campaigns bursts onto the scene with renewed vigour. Ready to be rebranded and dazzle another working-cycle generation of officeworkers with his flexibility and practicality, the recycled promotional pencil deserves due respect… Continue reading
OK, we all had the drought a few years ago and these promo items went gangbusters! They sold like proverbial hotcakes as businesses promoted themselves as environmentally aware and protective to the environment. Now that the dryness has passed, local water authorities run contingency plans based upon water preservation and the easiest way to manage this from their perspective is to charge us a premium for H2O. Continue reading
What is it little kids love about stickers? Perhaps it’s a sign of ageing that I can’t fathom the obsession with peeling and adorning books, walls, doors, windows, fridges and the dog with brightly coloured notices….actually, doing that to the family dog is just plain “fun”, our mutt enjoys the experience and we all have a good laugh and bark. Continue reading
I wonder if picnics will ever be the same now that the Scottish baking giant Tunnocks have deceided to drop it’s “Scottishness” in favour of “Britishness” when advertising their famous Teacakes…. Continue reading
Something disturbing has occurred in the development of children’s toys….it’s a scourge pandering to short attention spans and parental laziness. Continue reading
There’s nothing wrong with a well constructed paper bag. And their uses are amazing when you put your mind to it! Continue reading
