Promotional Products Blog Site: Specialties Blog Spot

Every week you will find a different selection of promotional products on our home page titled Rudee’s Choice. This week we really have some great new and unique items!

Calculator Sticky Caddy. A successful traveling office tool! I love this marketing gift because it’s compact with so many features. It fits right into a laptop bag or purse. This item includes a solar calculator with padded pvc cover for protection and comfort on your finger tips. Inside you’ll find two sticky note pads and … Continue Reading

Irving, Texas, (Jannary 29, 2010) Garrett Specialties (UPIC: GARR0003) of Cherry Hill, NJ, won the 2010 PPAI Web Nominee Award in the PPAI Web Award competition sponsored by Promotional Products Association International (PPAI). Fifteen Nominees and Winners were recognized for website excellence during The PPAI Expo 2010 in Las Vegas.

“PPAI Web Award nominees are recognized for such attributes as the quality of the images, search capabilities, visual design and overall functionality,” said Steve Slagle, CAE, PPAI president and CEO. “The top nominees worked very hard to earn this special recognition and … Continue Reading

Do you always find yourself lowering prices just to get the sale? Sales shouldn’t consistently be based on price. Otherwise those that buy on price, leave on price. There is usually some competitor out there that will beat the lowest price. So do you continue to lower your prices just to keep up?

The solution is to drive your customers to buy, by addressing their needs. Try to keep competitive prices but don’t let that be the tiebreaker. Ask a ton of questions and help them find the … Continue Reading

The list caddy is an awesome new promotional item. It’s quite an interesting little invention at first glance. But once you see it put to task, it all comes together. So what is it? Simply it is a grocery list and pencil carrier that attaches to your cart!

The list caddy keeps you organized while you shop. This little grocery cart list holder neatly displays your shopping list, coupons, and recipes in direct view. It is available in bright colors that will attract the attention of other shoppers. Everyone will want one. Your screen … Continue Reading

To promote auto safety awareness an entire residential street was bubble wrapped, including cars, bikes, trees, houses, and buildings. Somerville Rd in Worcester, England has the highest number of insurance claims since recent severe weather on January 27, 2010. The bubble wrap represents the importance of careful driving.

I wouldn’t say this is a very eco-friendly approach but it does get the point across. It looks very intriguing, especially to walk through or rather drive through.

Bottom Line: Over 25% of all drivers were involved in an auto accident … Continue Reading

We’ve seen something like this before. Reminds me of the Free Goodie Bag Scavenger Hunt. A New York designer planted couture handbags all over the city for anyone to find and keep. Handbag hunters could find location clues posted on Twitter.

Giveaways can be used with creative ideas like these to gain exposure and brand awareness.

In this case a furniture company, Blu Dot, placed sleek metal chairs around New York City. The campaign was based on the idea that people love to find good used furniture left out … Continue Reading

Impress your clients by showing them you are Going Green. Give your promotions a boost by conveying interest in the environment. At the same time increase awareness. Use your business as an example to encourage other businesses and your clients to make the right eco-friendly decisions.

Green Products increase eco awareness, promote your brand, and are useful fun promotional gifts! Earth Friendly giveaways support eco initiatives. They are either made from post-consumer recycled material, biodegradable products, and organic materials. They cater to your brand while decreasing harmful effects … Continue Reading

We are excited to have finally entered the social networking world. We hope you accept us with open arms. This will be a great way for us to connect with you, our clients, and keep you on top of promotional ideas, news and product specials.

Visit us at http://www.facebook.com/GarrettSpecialties. See you there!

Oh.. we’re on twitter too! http://www.twitter.com/GarSpecialties.

Products raise education funds for cancer survivors.

We know him as George W. Bush, newscaster Ron Burgundy and a deranged elf. Now, we also know comedian Will Ferrell as a swimsuit model. The prolific Saturday Night Live alumnus is featured on bottles of Hot Sexy Tan, Sun Stroke and Forbidden Fruit SPF 30 sunscreens. The line was created by the nonprofit organization Cancer for College.

Ferrell’s foray into branded merchandise came about because of his friendship with Craig Pollard. Pollard, a fraternity brother of Ferrell’s at the University of Southern California, … Continue Reading

Unicef created this unique toy soldier mailer to raise awareness for children used in combat. Their goal is to gain support for its program that aims to remove children from war and bring them back to the joy of childhood.

At first glance you may think that these are typical toy soldiers but with a closer look you’ll see that they are kids doing was kids do! They’re playing, reading, bike riding and smiling.

Non-profit charity promotional items helped to raise awareness for this unique cause. … Continue Reading