PROMOTION COMMOTION

'Tis The Season!

We're into the holidays now, Thanksgiving and Christmas.  That favorite time of the year when we can all express our gratitude to those who supported our businesses especially during the economic environment we're faced with.

We are happy to be able to provide you with quality, non-perishable groumet food and spa gifts, as well as logo-bundled custom designs.  Our supplier designs and ship gourmet food and spa products for companies such as Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, 1800Flowers.com and many more.

 

Separate your company from the rest.  We offer color-coordinated packaging and imprinted ribbon to match corporate colors.  This is an inexpensive, effective and creative way for you to promote your brand.  At no additional cost, we will include your inserts or collateral materials, as well.

 

There are packages for every budget.  And if you need SINGLES, we have that too!  Spa gifts make excellent tokens of appreciation for a job well done!

 

If you're planning your year end gifts of appreciation, contact the experts at The PromoMarketer for gift ideas that will separate you from the rest of the pack.  Be original without having to break the bank or budgets.  We'll find your perfect holiday gift for you.

Email us at salesATwebbmarDOTcom and let's start the merry-making!

I See Me! An Excellent Personalized Holiday Gift for your Child

 

There are other books available for personalization: For additional information (other books available) and to order your own Personalized Child's book, please click the link below. I am Affiliated with I See Me! and LOVE this book for my grandchildren.  Highly recommended!

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Tiny Prints Corporate

Need invitations for the upcoming holidays? Or perhaps you have an anniversary party or special event planned. Tiny Prints is a leading edge provider of imprinted invitations and announcements. Just CLICK on the image below and check out their CORPORATE offerings. You will be glad you did. ThePromoMarketer is affiliated with TinyPrints. We've used them on many occasions and are happy to recommend their quality products. Enjoy!

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

I'm not one to pass up on Awareness promotions so I'd like to tell you about this one for October, which we all know is Breast Cancer awareness month.  I don't know anyone who has not been affected by the ugly "C". I lost my sister and father to it.  So anything we can do to raise awareness and raise money for research, I'd be happy to pass on the information.

 

From the makers of the famous Tommy Bahama brand comes this highly marketable PINK BOXER shorts for men and women.  25% of proceeds will go to research.  The item can be purchased as a giveaway or for resell. 

Contact us at salesATwebbmarDOTcom for special pricing.  We'd like to help the cause too.

Employee Incentive Programs – Helpful or Hurtful?

Corporate Logo/Lauren Vasquez
10/01/2009 10:45

Employee incentive programs can range from weekly contests for moving the most product to commission. Many businesses use these programs to motivate, boost morale, inject a little healthy competition in the office and to say “great job!” But depending on how you’re using these programs, it can have a very different effect than you were aiming for. Here are several myths about what employee incentive programs can – and can’t – do.

Boost morale. Perhaps the No. 1 reason companies use an employee incentive program is to boost morale; but odds are that if morale is down within the company, it can’t be fixed with a weekly contest for movie tickets. You might see a quick burst in productivity, but because the real problem isn’t being addressed, the boost will soon run out.

Make you look generous. Employees aren’t fooled. This isn’t an act of kindness on your part; it’s additional compensation for additional work.

Motivate. You’re trying to motivate employees to do a great job, take pride in the company or their work, etc. And, most likely, they will be motivated – to get the reward.

Provide fun or healthy competition. Be aware that when you reward individual work, you discourage teamwork. Not to mention, if all staff work extremely hard in the competition, but there is only one winner in the end, more people feel discouraged than encouraged to keep up the pace. Friendly competition that is fun can be pulled off if the task and reward are small – but pitting your employees against one another typically ends in disaster.

For some ideas to show your appreciation to all your employees, visit our site HERE or contact us at salesATwebbmarDOTcom. 

We have new eco-friendly awards such as this one featured below:

 

Eco Friendly: Paper originally destined for a landfill has been captured and converted into an award plaque that symbolizes business endeavors of all kinds. An author/copywriter, accountant, marketing professional or administrative assistant will appreciate this award because it is made from the paper – a necessity to each profession! Choose the Recycled Copy Paper Plaque for your next recognition occasion.

Dare to Be Different

I must say, I LOVE working with clients who challenge me.  Creatives, meet someone who can't take NO for an answer.  This is the reason I'm constantly researching for new items and looking out for excellent suppliers. I need to be prepared for those moments notice.

Recently, I was pleased to once again have the opportunity to work a client who ~ let's just say ~ know exactly who they want to reach out to.  They have a work culture not so easy to find in the valley anymore, work harder but play harder.  For a recent event they needed something fast.  After a few suggestions, they came to me and simply said "we want energy drinks".  Of course, I said "SURE! Hang on".   My supplier had a normal 10 day turn around. We needed to turn this one in 5 days.  Naturally, I did my usual "let me talk to the owner cuz I can't take no" sweetness.  Then, shortly thereafter, back to preferred client with "I can do it!"   And we did. And it was successful.  My client was happy.  I love happy clients.

It works best to know who you're trying to attract if you're to do a successful promotion.  It works if you tell your promotional product provider what you want. Trust us to find it for you with the tools we have.  

My sincere thanks to Ooyala for trusting me with their recent campaign.  Please visit their website, they are hiring talented engineers.  And they're a fun place to work!

Meet our 2nd Logo Baby

Before I forget, I just want to share some happy news with you.  Our 2nd logo Baby (a little girl, this time around) was born as week ago, on Friday.  She's sweet as a little princess can be and I can't wait to share her growing up with you.  Here's her debut shot, a sneak peak.

The original Logo Baby is now two years old!

They do grow pretty fast!

Energize Your Promotional Campaigns

Need something to boost your marketing energy level? Try this!  CUSTOM imprinted ENERGY drinks.

Contact us at sales(at)webbmar(dot)com to get you going on a full color custom hot promotional gift. Free random samples available with your UPS/Fedex account number for shipping.

Press Release from SIGG About Bottle Liners - BPA Update

Since water bottles are one of our biggest sellers, we continually strive to keep informed on the latest news on product safety, especially when it relates to Bisphenol A  (BPA).  Here is a letter from top management for popular retail bottle SIGG. 

" Within the reusable bottle water category, polycarbonate plastic bottles (#7) came under scrutiny in early 2008 because they were found to leach BPA. As a result, many consumers turned to metal bottles (aluminum and stainless steel) because these bottles had no issues with BPA migration. Prior to its transition, SIGG utilized a water‐based epoxy liner which contained a trace amount of BPA. The bottles were thoroughly and regularly tested in both the USA and Switzerland and all tests revealed absolutely no migration or leaching of BPA or any other substance from the protective inner liner. These tests have been public information on the SIGG website for several years and remain there today"

As of today, we have branded manufacturers who have switched over to water and beverage containers using the much safer co-polyester product which does not contain BPA.  These include  CAMELBAK and  NALGENE Everyday and Choice bottles.  Additionally, stainless steel is completely safe and THERMOS and ThinkSport, to name a few.

If you have any questions, please email us at [sales at webbmar dot com] and we will be happy to discuss choices, alternatives, pricing and availability with you.

We understand your concern, we have children too and want nothing but the safest product for every consumer.

UPDATE:  If you own a SIGG bottle and want to swap it out, you may contact SIGG for a free replacement.  Additionally, our friends at The Soft Landing are having a Big Bottle Swap until September 14, 2009.   Be safe and trade out your questionable beverage containers.

Clear2Go - Portable Filtered Water Bottle

Love that water bottle you take everywhere with you - you know, that BPA Free bottle that has been saving the earth and making you an eco-responsible person/parent/educator?  Wondering how you can keep being earth friendly but unsure of your source of water?  Or perhaps, you're a frequent traveler and want to make sure the water you drink abroad is safe and won't send you to an emergency room?

There's a cool solution for all that now.  Introducing Clear 2 Go portable water filtration in a bottle. That's right!   Clear2Go™ water bottle will definitely be one of this incoming school year's most sensational bottle.

We are expecting to receive our sample of the bottle to test so watch our blog for the results.  As you know, we only recommend products that we know are exceptional (there are bazillion wannabes out there!).  We are also able to imprint these for you as the supplier does not.  So if your company or university is super eco responsible then tell them that THIS is the bottle you want!

For more information on this product, please check the link above (product features).  For pricing and availability for branded bottles, please contact us at sales(at)webbmar(dot)com.