I just want to share a little something I found in my inbox yesterday! Just to spread a little holiday cheer to everyone. A Branders employee sent her little poem around. Seeing that the company has such enthusiastic, motivated and involved employees just goes to show how Branders.com really practices what it preaches. Here's my own version of 12 Days of Christmas. I know it’s a little corny but I couldn’t help it! I hope you'll like it! On the twelfth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me Twelve rubber duckies Eleven balls for sporty Ten sweety candies Nine stress balls Eight golf accessories Seven pens for writings Six travel baggies Five USBs Four pretty tops Three padfolios Two headgears And a wine set that is heavy!!! This is cool!

This is actually part 2 of my previous post. Winter isn’t just all about keeping warm with cozy sweaters, stylish jackets and bulky knits. So, if you are not keen on giving away custom winter apparel (for whatever reason) you can definitely give other items that will be equally effective as gifts and giveaways. Promotional coffee, hot cocoa, mugs and tumblers will warm up your client's holiday season. You can give hats and beanies to complete their winter gear.  Ice scrapers would be extremely useful for car owners.  Lip balms are definite musts for kissable lips under the mistletoe!  Just browse through Branders.com and I am sure that you will find something that will suit your needs!

The excitement is building up for baseball fans as the World Series is just around the corner!  What better way to prepare for this incredible sporting event than by having your own sports merchandise with your favorite team's logo.  Check out some examples and ideas of what you can use below! By waving and carrying these around, one certainly has the opportunity to scream and shout one's support for one's faverote baseball team!  Not only are these team merchandise perfect for individual crazy baseball fanatics, but they are great for companies also!  Imagine, by using these items as giveaways during the series, fans will easily associate your product with their favorite team!  You can definitely build an instant connection with your clients with this common passion!  This idea goes beyond the World Series, of course.  One can take this inspiration to the next level and establish tie ups or sponsorships with local sports teams or maybe even organize inter-company games!  Of course, fans love and support their team even outside the stadiums and even after the season.  Because of this, it is a great idea to go beyond cheering materials and also invest on sports merchandise that fans can wear everyday such as ...

At the heart of an organization are the dedicated, talented, loyal individuals who work hard and do their share to lead the company to success. Because of this, they should not just be treated as a human resource or as a mere factor of production. Employees should be well rewarded for their efforts and they should feel their individual significance as a part of a whole team. It is in such ways that they will be motivated to do their best work for the company. One significant way to boost your employees’ morale and company spirit is by giving them branded merchandise that they can use everyday. Such items will definitely make them feel part of your company’s big family and will foster camaraderie with their colleagues. Also, giveaways will serve as rewards for their loyalty and service to the company. This idea can also be used as a strategic marketing initiative where the company’s employees become a medium that communicates the company’s ideals by carrying the company logo to the outside world. The possibilities in choosing what giveaways and promotional products to choose are endless. As a guide and source of inspiration, here are my top picks from the Branders.com ...

Happy Earth Day! A great way to celebrate it is by giving away recycled promo products. It's also the perfect way to show your clients that your company is into social responsibility. Earth awareness has been around for some time, so even in the world of promotional marketing you'd see a wide selection of products. Recycled wearables can be unique gifts. Just image getting a recycled t-shirt made from 50% recycled cotton and 50% Fortel Ecospun. This fiber, called EcoSpun is combined with 13% virgin polyester for a nice anti-pile finish. This heavyweight jersey features an athletic cut, 1x1 rib crew neck, double needle cover stitch sleeves and bottom hem. It isn't just great for our environment, it also looks amazing. A lot of other recycled promo products are avaialble from Branders.com. Choose from bags, pens, and even mugs.  Bags and caps are made with recycled cotton and EcoSpun while pens are made with recycled paper and plastic. The cups come in three colors, green is made with retired currency, blue from denim scraps and grey from old newspapers. Recycled products are not the only ones that help our environment, you can also go green with biodegradables. Corn plastic is an example of such. Check ...

As spring comes to an end and summer's heat becomes more apparent, your clients will start thinking of ways to stay cool. This is the perfect time to give out promotional products to help them beat the heat. Start off with the most basic. During this time of the year, light apparel will begin to replace the bulky ones that we've seen during late fall and all throughout winter.

As the month of love rolls to an end and Spring is hopping just around the corner, it's that time of the year again when students break free of their educational restrains: Spring Break! This informal celebration throughout the US happens towards the end of February to mid-April. Florida is notorious as the Spring Break mecca, although trends are also moving towards Cancún, Mexico and the Bahamas. Wherever that hot spot is, it's sure to have party music, lots of alcohol and of course the sweltering heat. So what's a smart marketer to do during this time of the year? Why, take advantage of course. Products that are a sure hit for the Spring Break include sunglasses and light apparel. Caps and hats are also big during this time of the year. If you want it to be a bit different from the usual baseball cap, you could try giving away visors or bucket hats – same purpose, different look. For footwear, flip-flops are in (they're just easy to pack and work great for trips to the beach.) Practical products include sports bottles and sunscreen and travel kits. Staying hydrated and protected from the UV rays of the sun definite musts! You can even get ...

Empathy is a great tool for promotional marketing and the cold weather is the perfect opportunity to show your clients just how much you care. Let your clients warm up to you with gifts that help them beat the cold. Something as simple as lip balm to help heal cracked up lips is a dose of warmth that could change how they respond to you on your next service call. Sweaters, fleece jackets and vests are also great giveaways to beat the chilly weather. You can take your pick from a wide variety of styles and products in the Branders' site. You can also give them coffee and hot cocoa gifts sets for that in-the-ski-lodge feel that everyone loves about the winter season. Try the Mini Coffee Break Gift Pack for an inexpensive, yet thoughtful gift. It contains an 11 oz. white mug which holds a serving of chocolate biscotti biscuit, gourmet cappuccino pack and 3 coffee candies. Still another delight for the coffee enthusiast is the Coffee Break Mug -- an attractively packed array of comfort items. It comes in a jumbo cappucino mug which holds a mocha scented candle, mini body massager, 2 cappuccino packs, mocha scented bath salts, and choice of 2.8 ...