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User Friendly Web Site Changes

Stop by and take a look at some of the recent site changes we’ve made. We’ve made two major adjustments on the home page and category pages. Click on www.garrettspecialties.com and let us know what you think!

First, on the home page we strategically moved things around for your benefit. We have updated our homepage without compromising creativity. In fact, we have added to the site’s artistic corporate design with several new elements. We want you to find the promotional giveaways you need fast and easy. The featured product slide show has moved up along with the new, discount and hot … Continue Reading

WE Are HONORED FOR EXCELLENCE IN WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT

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 their commitment to excellence is a tribute to this … Continue Reading

Garrett Specialties Officially Joins Facebook!

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.

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Garrett Specialties just joined Twitter! Follow us

If you haven’t joined Twitter yet, here is an idea to get you started.

Twitter is a valuable marketing tool. It can help you create a social following. Advertise your twitter account on an imprinted product. I suggest a desktop item or a computer related item. Find something that likes to hang around the computer. That way it works as a reminder. Twitter is also mobile, you can text your tweets or download smart phone applications. A printed Electronics Lounger would be a great way to advertise and kick start your social marketing campaign.

It doesn’t … Continue Reading

Garrett Specialties Receives 2010 PPAI Web Award Nomination

Garrett Specialties, a promotional product company, has been nominated for the 2010 Promotional Products Association International (PPAI) Web Award for Visual Design and Creativity.

The PPAI Web Award for Visual Design and Creativity recognizes the site’s overall appearance as well as its usability. The site provides a shopping experience that is as smooth and as effortless as possible. The design of https://www.GarrettSpecialties.com successfully captures the user’s eye and acts as a visual guide through relevant content and information for over 750,000 marketing products.

Compared to recent years, the PPAI Web Award has become increasingly prestigious. Two industry brackets, suppliers and distributors, now … Continue Reading

New Streamlined Site Design!

Garrett Specialties, a promotional products company is at it again. They will soon launch their newly designed website. The site is expected to be released middle to late August. Each design is three times better than the last. They are dedicated to making your promotional product shopping experience as smooth and effortless as possible. This new design is promised to provide a streamlined user experience.

Garrett Specialties has the lowest cost on promotional products, a high rate of repeat business with fortune 500 companies and small businesses and no overrun charges or incidental fees. Established in 1991 as one of the … Continue Reading

Garrett Specialties new business gifts website!

Garrett Specialties has launched it’s new website! We hope our fresh new look will make your promotional product search more enjoyable. We are proud to have always had a site that is user friendly and easy to navigate.

The promotional items information page includes some of my favorite new features. This is the page where you can find information about each of the unique products we carry. At the top of the page you will find thumbnail images related to the product you are currently viewing. Click the right and left arrows to browse through the entire category. This new function … Continue Reading

New Promo Product Website Coming Soon!

Garrett Specialties, a promotional product company will launch a new website in February 2009.

In 1991, Garrett Specialties was one of the first corporations to sell advertising specialties online. Now as one of the top promotional products distributors in the industry they are launching a new and highly anticipated website.

Garrett Specialties has always been easy to navigate and user friendly. The new site continues to make the buyer experience effortless and straightforward. New dynamic features make it even easier and faster to get valued information for the most comprehensive selection of promotion products.

Winner of the web Award by the Promotional Products … Continue Reading

Using Promo Items for Mastering the 30-Second Pitch

For every sales pitch the goal is to captivate your prospective clients with an important and compelling message. Here are some tips on mastering your 30-second pitch, also know as the elevator pitch.

First, use an attention grasping promotional product. Using a promo product during your sales pitch does two things. One, it gets their attention and breaks the ice. Two, you’re leaving something behind that will be remembered. Studies show that advertising specialties are very impressionable and 8 out of 10 people remember the advertiser by the promo gift they’ve received. For example, a promotional stress ball is a great … Continue Reading

Welcome!

Welcome to the Specialties Spot! A promotional products blog by Garrett Specialties. Here you will find tips, advice and information relating to all of your promotional product needs. We will keep you posted on What’s New, What’s Hot, What’s on Sale and more!

Visit our online promotional items catalog for a huge selection of the lowest priced custom products.

Our promotional marketing sales and customer service staff is available to help you with your promo needs. Call 800-320-1510 or email s[email protected]
We are excited to have created a “spot” where we can interact with you about corporate gifts and ideas!