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	<pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:27:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Unique St. Patrick&#8217;s Day Ad Campaign</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:27:21 +0000</pubDate>
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We&#8217;ve all got a wee bit of Irish in us on St. Patrick&#8217;s Day.. don&#8217;t we? I love the fact that you don&#8217;t have to be Irish to enjoy this holiday. It&#8217;s a wonderful celebration of Ireland&#8217;s culture that I think everyone gets a little excited about. Celebrated across the world in at least seven [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Promotional Flexi-Vase</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:26:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rudee</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>MS Awareness Week</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:08:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Rewards + Recognition = Happy Employees</title>
		<link>http://blog.garrettspecialties.com/2010/02/marketing-ideasbusiness-advice/rewards-recognition-happy-employees/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Feb 2010 05:38:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rudee</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Update your employee recognition and rewards programs regularly to keep employees engaged and excited about work. Use Appreciation Gifts to say thanks! A struggling economy has drastically changed business within the past two years. As a result many employees may feel under appreciated. Before you loose your top performers check out these key pointers courtesy [...]]]></description>
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		<title>March is American Red Cross Month</title>
		<link>http://blog.garrettspecialties.com/2010/02/awareness/march-is-american-red-cross-month/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:33:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rudee</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Each year the President of the United States signs a proclamation that declares March &#8220;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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What’s Your Cause?</title>
		<link>http://blog.garrettspecialties.com/2010/02/awareness/what%e2%80%99s-your-cause/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 17:13:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rudee</dc:creator>
		
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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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Great Stuff for St. Patrick&#8217;s Day!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:03:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rudee</dc:creator>
		
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Find a pot of gold on the other side of the rainbow with St. Patrick’s Day Promotions. Load up on Irish gifts and party gear to celebrate a joyous and greenly time of year! Full of tradition and pride, everyone is Irish on this day. Check out these St. Paddy’s Day giveaway ideas. Hand them [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Stick, Sip, and Switch: Hot Products</title>
		<link>http://blog.garrettspecialties.com/2010/02/promotional-products/stick-sip-and-switch-hot-products/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:10:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rudee</dc:creator>
		
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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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>GARRETT SPECIALTIES HONORED FOR EXCELLENCE IN WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT</title>
		<link>http://blog.garrettspecialties.com/2010/02/about-specialties-spot/garrett-specialties-honored-for-excellence-in-website-development/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:35:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rudee</dc:creator>
		
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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.
&#8220;PPAI Web Award nominees are recognized [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Win Customers on Service, Not Price.</title>
		<link>http://blog.garrettspecialties.com/2010/02/notepads_notebooks_portfolios/win-customers-on-service-not-price/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:26:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rudee</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Notepads and Portfolios]]></category>

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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 [...]]]></description>
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