Absolute Promotions Ecofriendly Promotional Products, Corporate Gifts, Printed Logo Items

Thinking of You Custom Giveaways

It's probably not the best way to come up with ideas for AbsolutePromo, but I find I tend to highlight products that I would want or that I think are useful.  I just moved into a new home and it's still a little scary in the dark, in the middle of the night.  I would love one of these safety night lights.  They can be so many things:  a customized emergency light - if the power goes out they will automatically turn on.  You can take them out of their little AC plugs and they become a flashlight, or simply rotate them to use as a nightlight.  

For giveaways, I was thinking a nice welcome to our bank gift!  Or welcome to the dorm! for new students, Enjoy the rental!  Safety First for a work promotion, Welcome to your new home! 

They each have a rechargeable lithium-ion battery which will last for 7 hours.  They can be considered  Eco too since they will never have to have their battery or LED's replaced.  They're always ready to go.

While I'm talking about lights, here is another new light that I thought was cool. I like the modern style.  They're made of rubberized ABS plastic.  The lights can shine from the top and from the side at the same time.  They're like a promotional flood light. On the side of each are 24 LED lights which gives you some good coverage.  They have four LED's on top that you can use as a traditional flash light.  They feel soft to the touch with a matte finish.  They each have little wrist bands and arrive gift boxed.

Texting gloves with a logo?

I remember last year how psyched I was when I learned there were gloves made that I could text with.  This year I was even more psyched to learn that I can customize them.  Check out the pair of touch screen gloves we just Branded. 
I did two location embroidery, so I could fit our little lizard guy on them.  They're made of acrylic and spandex with little PVC dots on the palms so you can grip things easier.  The tops of the first three fingers are tipped with conductive fibers.  They're not treated, they are woven in. 

These gloves have all my favorite promotional characteristics:  New - so they get the wow factor, Useful - they make the recipients life easier, Innovative - keeping up with trends, Quality - well you know what I mean here

They take embroidery well, nice clean lines. I can't wait to wear them. They give off that nice warm fuzzy Brand feeling.

These would rock at CES this year for a technology giveaway. Vegas in January is colder than people think. But the heck with Vegas, these gloves just plain rock.  Colleges? Sporting events?  Tailgating?  Volunteers? Tech companies? They come in black, brown, grey, navy, royal, and white.  They work with all touch screens, minimum is 72 pieces and they're about $10 each + set-up.

We have an extra pair of AbsolutePromo text gloves to share.  If you'd like a shot, send me an email or sign up in the upper left corner with your email address for updates.  We'll randomly select a winner next week.

Thanks for reading friends, hope you have a nice weekend.  Brand on

Transform Body Perspiration into a Promotion (Yup, you read right)

Smart phones, Smart cars, Smart T's?  Ooooh we have another good idea for unique Branding.  I know it sounds crazy but it's cool - especially for branding at the gym. 

Picture this, we customize a shirt where the fabric has the ability to offer double Branding by reacting to your body's temperature.   The shirt is branded twice.  One message will appear at all times.  When you're working out, as you intensify the burn, heating up your body, working up a sweat.... BANG... the t shirt speaks again and your second message pops out.    

You have the opportunity to motivate, inspire, educate, but most of all create a buzz about your business. It's like a sweat activated technology that's made in the USA.  You can transform body perspiration into a promotion.

Could have a lot of fun coming up with some snarky branding ideas for your Tribe at a Corporate Challenge.

Colleges would be good.  Have the University name as the full-time message and then when it heats up the mascot would appear. 

Or how about for a music promo?  Been to many a hot concert in my day -

 

Not into the sweat factor?  We have custom tech pullover rain jackets too.  We can decorate them so that your message reacts to the rainy weather rather than body temp.

 

It's Veteran's Day here in the United States.  I wanted to share this story, and to all our Soldiers and Veterans say  Thank you for your service, very much. 

Have you seen these new promotional mobile stands yet?

Different right?  Simple, functional and fun. 

 

Display stands for cell phones have come a long way.  Remember when one of our only options was this style for mobile phone accessories Branding?  It was new and worked for us at the time.

 

I like these new promotional stands.  I see them called the iStand.  (It seems people are putting an "i" in front of anything tech related these days, hoping to ride on the cool factor.)  This new little tech design suctions onto the back of your mobile device.  I know it would work better than my water bottle; balancing my iPhone when I'm trying to follow along with my ab video at the gym.

Minimum to customize is 250 pieces, including a one color imprint they run around $3.75 each. 

 

Here's another style that's fun, logo plunger cell phone holders.  Branding these will depend on your business, your sense of fun and your message.  They'll definitely get some smiles and discussions going.

You could get all high tech retro customizing this for your clients.  They can answer the phone and use their touch screen features at the same time.

Customized ideas for Monday - Brand on friends.

New Technology Leads to New Promotional Products

I read that as of June this year, Apple had sold 25 million iPads.  That's like 87,000 per day, 8 million per quarter?  Wow, now with the iCloud incentives, updated iPhones?  iPad sales are probably going to be soaring even higher.

In the spirit of innovation, our promotional world is working hard to stay on top of it all. We have a boatload of new customized iPad and tablet products that will enhance the world of you tech users. Logo iPad cases, customized sleeves, imprinted docks, branded iPad speakers, logo styluses and more.  Big hits this year for corporate holiday gifts.   Here's a peek -

I like this cover for Guerrilla Branding.  It's a customized iPad protector that we can decorate with full color graphics.  It feels like leather to the touch but it's earth friendly. It has a tab lock type of system that lets you read hands free.

 

Here is another leatherette style that's lightweight and protects your iPad.  This one has a two way adjustable fold, so you can use your tablet horizontally or vertically.

 

Maybe you need a branded computer tablet sleeve:

This accessory is padded with memory foam so it can fit your Kindle, netbook, iPad, or whatever you need to carry.  It has full zip for the main compartment as well as an exterior pocket with a full comfy body strap.

 

An even simpler style is this sleeve.  It has security fast pass too, which allows the electronic device to remain protected inside the sleeve when going through airport security screenings.  It's made of that neoprene scuba like material.

 

Or how about a stylus/pen combo?  It has a soft rubber tip to use on your touchscreens.  (No more fingerprints)

 

or a stylus meets ballpoint meets laser pointer meets LED light?

 

Branded keychain stylus?

Perhaps a customized tethered stylus?

Microfiber cloths with your logo on it?  USB Speakers?   Docking stations?  You need it we can probably get it.  Or maybe you'll think of something new for us to customize.  We're up for the challenge.  I can't wait to show you what we're doing for AbsolutePromo's holiday gift. Think - Urbanears.  

The promo world is dancing as fast as it can.

Thanks for reading friends, Brand on and Happy Weekend.

Tech Giveaway for Music Lovers

Have you seen these new hoodies?  The drawstrings are actual fabric covered ear buds and the front pocket has a standard headphone jack hidden inside - all built right in. You don't feel any wires, everything is sweetly embedded.  The pocket also has a zip built in for extra devise protection.  It works with mp3 players, iPods, iPhones, etc.

Wow, the sound is dynamic, every time after every wash. There are style options from full zip to pullover, unisex or women's styles. The really best part is that they are machine washable.  Yup you read right.  You just toss them in with your regular wash and hang to dry.

Here is a photo up close that shows the ear bud next to the jack

I like the no more tangled chord factor and the extra pocket zipper.  If I'm running or active I know my iPhone won't fall out.

We can customize the sleeves, back, hood...you dream it we can decorate it.  Perfect gift for the Fall chill that is hitting the air. 

Promotional Success - Wi-Fi Internet Radio Customized

I am so happy I ordered an extra one for me.  It definitely is my favorite new logo gadget so far in 2011. It's a customized Wi-Fi Internet radio.  Logitech makes it and searchignite wanted to Brand them during the holiday season. Great gift idea.

Here's mine on the corner of my desk, but I can bring it anywhere.  I'm embarrassed to say, but at first I wasn't really clear on what an Internet radio was.  Now I'm a huge fan. Thanks to my Squeezebox Radio; every day, all day, I'm working and being turned on to new music. I have my own personal DJ.

I downloaded a few free Apps, hooked up my iTunes music, searched out some Internet radio stations and I'm loving it.  I can choose any style of music I'm in the mood for. I noticed I most often return to the Indie Rock Radio on Pandora.  It's what inspired me to stop working on other things today and post this Blog to let the world know.

The little message that appears as it powers up even makes me smile.  Free Your music 

I think one of my favorite things about being in business is learning about new products and trends in the world from my clients.  Thanks searchignite, you guys rock!

Branding Compliment

It's nice that my clients become friends. 

People will sometimes say "I can't believe you're in sales." I don't feel like I'm in sales.  I feel like I'm in the help business.  I help my friends with ideas and we have a good time creating promotions together.  I just try to make it easier for them and we have fun.

Rick of National Patient Services/Triplefin was looking for some interesting giveaways.  He wanted to do USB flash drives but didn't want the same ole - same ole.  His company works closely with drug manufacturers.  He decided on a memory drive that looks like a doctor.

Rick wanted to incorporate both brands, National Patient Services and triplefin.  So we Branded the doctor's jacket like an actual promotional wearable. We put the triplefin Icon on the doctors front pocket and the NPS logo on his back.  We joked back and forth during the production process calling him "Dr. Flash". 

Rick's a really nice guy to work with.  We've never met in person, but I feel like I know him.  It's always really nice to see his name on the caller ID.  We've done about four projects together.

Dr. Flash was a big hit at their trade shows, so more were ordered. (Yay)  I received a great email from Rick this summer with a photo attached.  He was letting me in on a campaign they were building around Dr. Flash. 

It was the best compliment, the fun we had creating became a successful marketing piece.  I have the best job. 

New Rockin Technology Promotional Product

Have you seen the new mini speaker?  It's a little pocket size speaker, 2" x 1", that has powerful sound. A pocket size boom box I should say. Remember how cool it was when those little mini iPod or MP3 speakers came out a couple years ago? Sound was not much to write home about, but at least you could listen to music in your hotel room when you traveled. There is a new affordable promotional kid in town and he rocks. (She rocks?) The X-mini II is compact, give a turn and it opens up no more than 2" x 2".  They're available in red, black or white.  Mine is red and I LOVE it.  I use it with my mobile phone and my iPod.  It has a mini driver that projects such a rich and full sound you won't believe it. It can work for party's it's so good.  And if you have a few of them?  You can daisy chain them for a concert.  I took some photos at my desk so you can see. Here it is close up and closed up  : 

Here it is opened, just a twist and the compact capsule opens up.

The sound is massive.  It recharges quickly through your computer and you get up to 12 hours of play time or longer. 

I put it by a ruler so you can get an idea of the maximum size of the piece.  If you're looking for a cool holiday giveaway this year for clients or employees...this is it.  A little velvet bag is included with each one.  We can customize them with up to two spot colors for your corporate branding. Shoot me an email if you have any questions.

Oh you know what else they'd be good for, when you have contests at trade shows to encourage people to visit your booth?  Everyone pretty much has their own iPod now, but everyone doesn't have this MP3 party/new tech giveaway.

I'm so happy when we find worthy new products to offer customized. Hope you like it too, Brand on.....

Promotional Bandwagon

I'm in.  World Cup Soccer, Team USA had me at the first whistle. Game 2?  Fantastic.  So exciting, I'm looking for updates and sincerely happy when other countries are eliminated.  Just wishing I knew a bit more about the sport.  Doesn't matter, once every four years, my head is there. You know I'm checking out the soccer promotional gear that everyone is sporting too.  My favorite though, and I SO want a pair, is the 2010 Limited Edition Team Sandals created by the famous rubber shoe company Havaianas.  What a great idea, so much better than offering those vuvuzelas - horn things customized.  (Though, they have those too!)  Here are the customized team flip flops they offer:

Aren't they great?  Although, I'd love to have one of the customized Nike jersey soccer Tees too.

Logo gear is addictive, smile.  Brand on friends....