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March 19th is World Sleep Day, under the slogan “Sleep Well, Stay Healthy”. Sleep Day is an annual event to raise awareness for sleep deprivation. Lack of sleep can cause weight gain, car accidents, and other health issues. Lack of sleep is one of America’s top health problems; one in three American’s have a sleep disorder. Those that get fewer than 6 hours don’t live as long.

It is recommend that we each get seven to eight hours of sleep each night. We all have busy lives and many distractions such as TV, … Continue Reading

Oh spring is so near and after such a bitter winter we could all use some colorful cheer! Check out the new Flexi-Vase! It’s a flower vase that folds flat. It folds completely flat so that you can use it as a promotional mailer. Flexi vase is made from flexible and shatter proof PVC.

Spring up your promotions. Brighten up the office. Here is something different to help your brand bloom. Use this flourishing promotion for these upcoming events:
Nurse Appreciation Week, MS Awareness Month, Mother’s Day, Stress Awareness Month, Clean Air Month, Teacher Appreciation … Continue Reading

Get moving and spread the word. MS Awareness week starts March 8th and ends March 14th. Join a community walk or bike. Start your own fundraiser. Raise support for those living with MS and increase your brand awareness at the same time. Become a business advocate or create a volunteer program. Extend your MS support and efforts into the month of May during Multiple Sclerosis Month.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease that can disable the central nervous system. The cause is unknown and symptoms vary from numb limbs … Continue Reading

Each year the President of the United States signs a proclamation that declares March “Red Cross Month.” The American Red Cross runs blood drives, provides aid, emotional support for victims of disaster and relief.

The Red Cross did not rely on traditional fund-raisers for support at the start of the organization. They raised funds by word of mouth, through public reaction towards national and global disasters, and through mainly media and publicity. However, that changed with the start of WWI when the first national fund drive. Then in 1943 FDR officially … Continue Reading

Cause marketing is beneficial for your company and for the non-profit organization you support. There are many reasons why expressing support for charity or a national cause is a good business decision. It establishes a good perception of caring and it shows an effort to make a substantial impact on social issues. Choose marketing with a cause to gain credibly, customer loyalty, brand awareness, and to ultimately improve the social issue you support.

This water bottle is a 24 oz 18/8 stainless steel single wall bottle with flip up straw. Bottle … 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

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

Today is the start of Breast Cancer Awareness month. Celebrate survivors and remember those who have past. Increase awareness and encourage early detection to save lives. Show support by wearing pink, thinking pink and buying pink. Donate to breast cancer research and treatment organizations. Share stories, give advice and join events.

Join the fight against the most common cancer in women today with Promotional Breast Cancer Awareness Items.

The 16 oz Ribbon PolyCarb Bottle with handy carabiner clip is a great giveaway that supports the cause. A portion … Continue Reading

Every week the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) publishes findings of key flue indicators. The report from the week of September 13-19, 2009 “found that influenza activity continued to increase in the United States compared to the prior weeks.”

The CDC recommends such preventive actions as covering your mouth and nose with a tissue when you sneeze, limiting contact with sick people, avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth and washing hands often. If, however, water and soap are not available you are advised to use an alcohol-based hand rub or sanitizer. … Continue Reading