Promotional Products Blog Site: Specialties Blog Spot

According to a new study released yesterday from the Journal of the American Medical Association, adults with high levels of BPA in their bodies may be at a higher risk for developing heart disease, diabetes, and liver problems. However, the FDA says “products containing BPA currently on the market are safe and that exposure levels . . . are below those that may cause health effects.” You can read the story here.

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Want to squeeze attention at trade shows? IPS Laser Express plans to use the Emergency Squeeze Flashlight for a vendor fair at Lehigh University.

It is a great promotional item for trade shows because it is unique and high quality. IPS will attract attention with this product because it is a promotion that is more interesting and valuable then your typical pen. This will give visitors the impression that the company is innovative and offers quality products and services.

Batteries? No need. Squeeze this cool and powerful LED flashlight for … Continue Reading

It is already mid-September. Halloween is just around the corner. Scared? Don’t be! Here are some promotional ideas for Halloween!

The Halloween Zipper Pull is a fantastic inexpensive giveaway for banks, insurance companies, retail stores, drug stores, schools and more! It is a diamond shape reflective orange safety zipper pull with your custom black imprint or stock pumpkin artwork. Flip it over to insert your child’s emergency contact information. The Halloween Zipper Pull will reflect your company logo to kids and adults during their Halloween Trick-o-Treat adventures … Continue Reading

The UPS Widget stress ball is a wonderful example of how to use custom promotional stress balls as part of your ad campaign. The Widget character was created for the launch of a downloadable desk-top application (a.k.a. widget) that allows users to track packages and link to UPS services in Europe.

This cute little guy grabs attention. Don’t you want to just squeeze him? Luckily he’s a stress ball.

That’s why stress balls are so effective. They are hands-on promotions and they usually sit on one’s desk promoting your company all day long.

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Now is one of the best times to use Imprinted Promotional Cell Phone Accessories. Especially those for Smartphones. It was reported today that the sale of Smartphones during the first half of this year had increased by 84% as compared to the same time last year. That means more people have access to the Internet and Email anytime and anywhere.

So why not use something like the Cell Mate to promote your company and website. Oh, and of course you would have your phone number imprinted on it too.

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Introducing the new Breast Cancer Awareness Mag-Lite Solitaire. The greatest thing about this mini pink awareness flashlight is that a portion of the proceeds from the sale of this item will be donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF). The NBCF provides mammograms free to those who can not afford them.

According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in women. This disease has been impacting all over our lives; our mothers, daughters, grandmothers, aunts, friends and family. The … Continue Reading

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 [email protected]
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