This holiday season, give your clients and
employees
a unique gift they will cherish and remember.
There
are plenty of exciting corporate logo gifts
out there,
but we've narrowed the selection down to 10
of the
most promising items of the season. Each one of
these gifts offers a unique edge that's
guaranteed to
be appreciated by your recipients. Take a
look at the
Top 10 corporate gifts of 2008 to see which
products
made the cut! We think you'll be surprised by
what's
available this year.
Growable Blue Spruce
Tree - as low as
$5.73!
The Growable Blue Spruce
is a
one-of-a-kind promotional gift that provides
recipients
with a long-lasting keepsake from your
company. The
8'' Spruce comes with a cotton cinch bag and
is great for sending an eco-friendly message
to your recipients. This is a great
eco-friendly gift that is
holiday-themed without being
religious.
Antimicrobial-Washable
Keyboard - as low as
$49.99!
Flu season is right
around the corner and you know what that
means: germs! This new and innovative item is
perfect
for the office.
Now you can
make sure that your
employees stay happy and
healthy when you need them most. A washable
mouse
is also available to complete your gift
set.
8-Bottle Wine
Chiller - as low as
$189.00!
Looking for something
really
unique for your top clients? This wine
chiller has space
for 8 bottles and plenty of room for your
logo as well.
This is one gift your recipients aren't going
to forget any
time soon.
Fleece Stadium Blanket - Laser
Etched - as low as
$13.85!
What's better than a warm,
plush fleece blanket during the frigid winter
months? Now, you can use an innovative, classy
imprinting method on a popular gift item:
laser-etching!
Engrave your logo right onto the blanket for
continuous
brand-building.
Eco-Smart Dynamo Cell Phone
Charger - as low as
$11.31!
Never be without power
again! This eco-gadget uses
solar power to
provide a reliable charger for common DC and USB
devices. Simply crank the Dynamo for a quick
minute to
provide anywhere from 10-30 minutes of charging
time! This device is great for emergencies or
people
who travel often.
Eco 100% Recycled Laptop
Sleeve - as low as
$7.54!
This eco-friendly laptop
sleeve
is practical and unique. Instead of giving
recipients a
typical brief or messenger bag, go for a
recycled
laptop sleeve that offers style,
sustainability, and
protection.
Powertech Charging Station
- as low as
$49.99!
Capture valuable
desktop real
estate with this all-in-one desktop charging
station!
This gadget is great for recharging an MP3
player, cell phone, or digital camera, and
other electronic devices. This is a practical
gift for
clients and employees with tons of different
devices.
Digital Photo Viewer
Keychain - as low as
$19.99!
This nifty gadget is the
perfect conversation piece at holiday
parties - and for the first time ever, it's
priced at under
$20.00! With a
memory card capable of storing up to 70
images, this
thoughtful gift arrives just in time for the
holidays! Put
your logo right next to the screen to ensure
maximum
exposure with each use.
Cairo Mp3 Player - 1
GB - as low as
$27.99!
This portable digital music
player has
a high-perceived value and is great for any
holiday gift
program. It's fun, cool, and easy to mail as
well! The
all-inclusive package comes with
headphones, belt clip, USB cord, and
software. The Cairo MP3 player is just like
the iPod
Shuffle, but with a digital display!
Travel Sentry Luggage Tag &
Lock - TSA Compliant - as low as
$7.54!
Give your
recipients a convenient TSA-compliant luggage
lock
just in time for their holiday travels. These
locks can be
opened only by their owner as well as airport
security.
TSA locks are a quick and inexpensive way to
ensure
peace of mind for your clients and
employees. They're also very easy to
mail!
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| The Most Popular Gift Brands for 2008 |
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Giving popular brand-name gifts is a great
way to showcase your appreciation for the
people who are important to your business.
Whether you are giving gifts to customers,
prospects, or employees, quality brand-name
items associate your company with value and
excellence. While both brand-name and non-brand
products make great gifts, the popular brands pack
more of a punch during the holidays.
If you
plan on investing in high-quality gifts at
any point this year, do it during the holiday
season. Brand-name products from companies
like Nike, Swiss Army, and Jelly Belly have
high perceived values and are guaranteed to
please and impress your contacts. Plus, the
ability to have your company name and logo
imprinted on these desirable items is a
creative way to build the power of your own
brand!
So, what sought-after brands
can help your promotional gift-giving
campaign this year? We've broken down some of our
best-selling categories by brand to help you
find top gifts for your business contacts
during the 2008 holiday
season.
Apparel
Stylish
apparel has been a top-selling corporate gift
for many years. In fact, wearable items
account for almost 30% of all promotional
products sold - more than any other product
category. To take advantage of this popular
trend, go with recognizable brand names that
your recipients will be excited to
wear.
- Columbia Sportswear.
Columbia is one of the premiere outdoor sportswear
brands in the world. Excite your clients and
enhance your own brand by using Columbia jackets,
parkas, fleece vests, and pullovers as part of your gift
program this year. Make sure this warm sportswear
arrives in time for the fall and winter
months!
ePromos Pick: Hemlock Ridge 1/4 Zip Pullover Fleece by Columbia
Sportswear ®
- American
Apparel. American Apparel has enjoyed
skyrocketing popularity in recent years. This
U.S.-based apparel company is committed to a
"sweat-shop free" production process and
creates some of the most stylish and trendy
apparel items on the market. American Apparel
t-shirts and long-sleeved shirts are perfect
if you are appealing to a "hip" or younger
crowd that will instantly recognize and
appreciate the American Apparel brand
name.
ePromos Pick: Jersey T-Shirt by American Apparel
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- Patagonia. Using
Patagonia outdoor and sportswear apparel
gives your company the chance to leverage the
stellar reputation of a renowned brand with more than
30 years in the
business. Patagonia is dedicated to
continuously refining and improving their
high-quality apparel products, which are
especially suited for those with active lifestyles and
cold-weather hobbies. Snowboarders, skiers,
campers, and climbers will love Patagonia's gift
products.
ePromos Pick: Recycled Micro Synchilla ® Full Zip Recycled Fleece
Jacket by Patagonia ®
Bags
Giving your recipients a high-caliber
brand-name bag is an easy way to keep your
logo on display well beyond the holiday
season. Bags are one of the most commonly
used fashion accessories thanks to their
convenience and usefulness. Capitalize on
your recipients' need for fashionable bags by
giving them the best that companies like
OGIO, Leeds, and Cutter & Buck have to
offer.
- OGIO.
OGIO is a
leading manufacturer of
stylish and long-lasting bags for a variety
of purposes. Ranging from backpacks and
duffel bags to messenger and golf bags, the
versatility of the OGIO product line makes it
easy for your business to find a great bag
for your recipients. Customers and employees
will get a lot of use out of their new OGIO
bags, whose durable construction ensures a
lifetime of exposure for your
logo.
ePromos Pick:Bounty Hunter Computer Backpack by OGIO
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- Victorinox Swiss Army.
Swiss Army is a
well-known brand famous for their multi-purpose tools.
However, they also bring the same precision and
quality to a line of stylish,
high-class promotional bags suited for corporate gift-
giving purposes. If you're
looking for a bag that reflects the latest
fashion trends, you can't go wrong with
Swiss Army. The Swiss Army bag line includes
everything you might need, from spacious
duffels to functional laptop cases.
ePromos
Pick: Empire 17" Laptop Messenger Bag by Victorinox ®
Swiss Army ®
- Cutter
& Buck. If
you're looking for a
handsome leather bag for your clients this
holiday season, Cutter & Buck is the brand to
browse. These attractive and high-quality
bags are perfect for your most important
business contacts, especially those who need
to make a great first impression. Take
advantage of the large imprint area offered
on Cutter & Buck bags to associate your
company with quality and
class.
ePromos Pick:19'' Weekender by Cutter & Buck
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Food
The
holiday season is a time for giving and
sharing with your friends and family - that's
why food products have always been a
supremely popular holiday gift item. Just picture how
your brand-name food gift will be spread around and
shared throughout an office, bringing extra exposure
for your company! You'd be
hard-pressed to find someone who doesn't love
cookies, candy, and chocolate, making food
products a safe bet for a successful
corporate gift program this
year.
- Ghirardelli.
Any
chocolate lover knows
that Ghirardelli is the undisputed king of
gourmet chocolate. This easily-recognized
brand name is exactly the type of promotional
alliance your company needs this holiday
season! Simply have your company logo
imprinted on a rich, mouth-watering
Ghirardelli chocolate bar to ensure an
appreciated gift with a high-perceived
value.
ePromos Pick: Custom Molded 4 oz. Chocolate Bar by Ghirardelli
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- Mrs.
Fields. Want
to make clients and
employees really feel like a part of your
family? Choose Mrs. Fields cookies, a famous
brand that's perfect for businesses in every
industry. As recipients savor these delicious
baked goods, your logo steals the spotlight
on a beautifully imprinted gift box. Mrs.
Fields offers a tasty variety of products
from individually wrapped logo cookies to
stocked-to-the-brim sampler tins. This is one brand
that is renowned for it's ability to personalize and
customize their products for your exact needs. If you
want a special order, Mrs. Fields is a brand you can
trust.
ePromos Pick: Custom Tin with 15 Assorted Nibblers ® by Mrs.
Fields ®
- Jelly
Belly. If
you want to appeal to
staff and customers with a sweet tooth, you
can't go wrong with Jelly Belly jellybeans.
This infamous sweets brand has been around
since 1869, giving them plenty of time to
perfect their product. Now you can take
advantage of this delicious candy by
imprinting packages with your company
information and giving them out as gifts.
This brand is fun and delicious, perfect for
people of all
ages.
ePromos Pick: Glass Apothecary Jar by Jelly Belly
®
Choose Popular
Brands To Impress Gift
Recipients This Year!
Investing in
high-quality brands for your
gift program this year is an obvious choice
when you consider the alternative: giving a
cheap, inferior gift that was obviously
selected to save the company money. This
doesn't mean that brand-name gifts will
always break your budget, but they are
guaranteed to be memorable and well-received.
Selecting brand name items also ensures that
your promotional products will see plenty of
use.
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National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
is a
nationwide effort held each October to raise
awareness about the disease, raise money for
research into new treatments, and teach
preventative methods.
There are many
ways to get involved. You can raise funds for
breast cancer research, each donater can be
given a promotional breast
cancer awareness heart keychain as a
thank you for their support. You can donate
awareness products to show your support for
the cause. You can even encourage donations
by giving out gifts.
Items like awareness
bracelets and pink
ribbon lapel pins are popular items to
use for Breast Cancer Awareness. A portion of
the purchase of many of our Breast Cancer
Awareness items, like our Devon
and Jones Pink apparel, will also aid in
Breast Cancer research and prevention. Take a
look at our other Breast
Cancer Awareness Month products...
Plan ahead and take advantage of the
following promotional opportunities. You'll
find a wide choice of personalized products
as well as pre-decorated items that feature
unique messages and slogans to help you
celebrate your event.
Want the full
list of promotional events?
Check out our promotional
calendar.
October
November
December
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As the days grow shorter and cooler weather
moves in,
its time to start thinking about fall trends
that your
business can take advantage of. This year, we're
seeing two dominant trends in fall apparel:
eco-friendly
products and deep, rich colors.
Eco-friendly Apparel - Clothing made
from eco-friendly material kills two birds
with one
stone - it's better for the environment, but
it doesn't
sacrifice quality or fashion appeal. In
particular, long sleeve t-shirts made from
eco-friendly materials are in high demand. Here
are two long sleeve t-shirts that are going
to be hot this
fall.
Ring-Spun
Organic Cotton Long-Sleeve Tee by
UltraClub -
This organic cotton long-sleeve shirt is
extra soft and
guaranteed to keep recipients warm. The
fashionable
shirt features a prominent imprint area for
your logo
that will capture a lot of attention.
Biodegradable
100% Ingeo Long Sleeve Mock Neck
T-Shirt - Ingeo fiber is made from 100%
annually renewable corn. It provides an
impressive
degree of strength and durability. For casual
wearers, Ingeo will keep them comfortable and
warm.
Deep/Rich Colors - Apparel items with
rich,
deep, colors are in the spotlight this fall.
Royal purple, teal, chocolate browns, and
other elegant hues are for fall fashion
apparel. These deep colors are in high demand
this season. Here are two
apparel items that come in a variety of fall,
fashion friendly colors:
Evolux
Fleece Jacket by Charles River - This
comfortable fleece jacket from the ever-popular
Charles River line comes in 9 different fall
colors
including Cranberry, Heather, and Royal
Blue.
V-Neck
Windshirt w/ Stripe Accents by Port Authority
Sport Tek - These sporty v-necks are
extra-
warm
and come in fashionable color combinations like
Maroon/Gold and Hunter Green/White.
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| Heavyweight Wristbands in Boy's Blue Drive Prostate Cancer Awareness for Ed Randall's Bat for the Cure Charity Foundation |
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Challenge: To raise national awareness
about prostate cancer using minor league
baseball as a forum
Raising national awareness of the dangers and
prevalence of prostate cancer is the mission
of Ed Randall, a longtime New York
broadcaster and host of the radio talk show
Talking Baseball. Randall, a prostate cancer
survivor, formed the Bat for the Cure Charity
Foundation after his disease went into
remission. This year, Bat for the Cure,
launching a minor league initiative against
prostate cancer over Father's Day weekend,
reached out to ePromos' Assistant Sales
Manager Caren Aardema for help in developing
just the right promotion.
Solution: Blue, imprinted awareness
wristbands worn by minor league umpires
everywhere on Father's Day weekend
Their selection was sure to be a winner: a
light-blue,
heavyweight cotton/elastic that would be
worn by
umpire crews on Father's Day weekend across
all International, Pacific, Eastern,
Southern, Midwestern and Southern Atlantic
minor league baseball teams-the goal being
that every man, every family, would know that
the first life-saving step against prostate
cancer is a simple test.
Much as pink represents the fight against
breast cancer; the Bat-for-the-Cure team
chose light blue for the wristbands to
represent men's fight against prostate
cancer. Not only did all umpires sport the
wristbands on Father's Day weekend: the
Bat-for-the-Cure team also set up
informational booths and provided free
pamphlets about prostate cancer testing at
100 minor league baseball games throughout
the season.
Result: Grand-slam awareness success,
plans for more wristband promos in the works
The Bat-for-the-Cure team reports a
grand-slam success, with umpires everywhere
donning blue wristbands to show solidarity
and drive prostate cancer awareness, and with
much online and local press coverage being
generated as well. The team is also planning
additional prostate cancer awareness events
using the same wristbands-in our eyes, the
sign of a promotional home run!
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