ASI Advantages Roadshow

Yesterday, March 26, 2009, my husband and I attended the ASI (which stands for Advertising Specialty Institute) Advantages Roadshow. The roadshow is a small scale trade show for promotional products distributors. It is an alternative to the large trade shows that ASI sponsors in 5 big cities throughout the year.

At the large trade shows there are hundreds of vendors, tons of education and fun entertainment to take advantage of, taking place over about 3 to 4 days.

With the ASI Advantages Roadshow there are about 35 to 40 vendors/exhibits, and 3 to 4 hours of education, taking place in the space of about 6 hours!

We attended the Roadshow in Charlotte, NC.

At these distributor events we get to see the latest innovative products and get to meet the vendor representatives up close and personal! We collect lots of free samples that we can show to our customers as well!

We had a great time at the Roadshow! We attended an educational class which was very informative, and met lots of new vendors and got some great ideas!

One great product I would like to share with you is The Bookkeeper. It's the Book Lover's Bookmark. It is made of flexible scratch-resistant plastic. The Bookkeeper keeps your place and keeps your book closed. Perfect for books, notebooks, journals and preventing loose pages from falling out. Best of all, it's customized especially for you! Place your company logo on the Bookkeeper and people will take it everywhere with them! The Bookkeeper has a durable elastic loop that provides the proper tension for a variety of different-sized books.



The minimum order for The Bookkeeper is 150 if you want one spot color, at $2.00 each. If you would like full color, the minimum order is 2500, at $1.75 each.

I have some samples on hand! If you would like one just reply to nowand4ever@sc.rr.com with The Bookkeeper Sample in the subject line. Include your name and shipping address and I will get it right out to you!

For other great promotional ideas for your company you can visit my website at http://www.nowandforevercreations.net

Mention this blog post and receive 10% off any promotional product order - not just The Bookkeeper - but any promo item order you place!


Contact me today for ideas for your next event or promotion!

Have a great weekend!

Sticking to Your Budget

The past week has been a crazy, busy whirlwind with my oldest son home on spring break from college. He brought home a friend, too, so the household was extra chaotic. I don't think I have ever washed as much laundry, or cooked as many meals as I have this past week! However, it was also a joy to have them here and spend time with them.

While they were visiting, we began to talk about budgets. Budgeting money and time is one of the most talked about subjects right now with our current economic situation. A college student is definitely on a limited budget and must learn how to spend wisely both his/her money and time or grades will surely suffer.

And so it is with our businesses. Even with an economic downturn, we must still advertise what we sell to keep our name foremost in everyone's mind when they are looking for your particular product. Whether it be a widget or a leather coat that you sell, you want consumers to be able to have that "ah ha" moment when they are trying to remember where they can go to get the best deal on what they are interested in buying.

Being on a budget means we have to make wise decisions when deciding on promotional products to get our company noticed. For help in making those wise decisions ask us for ideas that will help you to stay within your alloted budget.

We can give you ideas for hundreds of items that are under $1.00 per piece, and thousands of product ideas that are under $5.00 per piece.

Advertising is essential to any business to help it grow and succeed. Let us help you with just the right promotional product. Contact us today at nowand4ever@sc.rr.com or visit our website at http://www.nowandforevercreations.net

Earth Day, April 22

Are you concerned about the environment? Do you have customers who are concerned about the environment? Do your customers know whether or not You are concerned about the environment?

Earth Day is an excellent opportunity to show your customers just how much you value the earth and all of its resources. Communities everywhere will be celebrating Earth Day with all kinds of events. Are you prepared?

This year's Earth Day theme is The Green Generation. Earth Day Network will launch The Green Generation Campaign April 22, 2009, and it will culminate on the 40th anniversary of Earth Day on April 22, 2010. Read more about it here: http://ww2.earthday.net/greengeneration

So, what can you do to promote Earth Day? Offer your customers give-a-ways that are Green! Many promotional products are in sync with environmental awareness by being recyclable and eco-friendly.

You can find thousands of ideas on my website at http://www.nowandforevercreations.net/

Just click on Go Green under Popular Items and search for bags, shirts, pens, socks, and many other items that are all eco-friendly and will appeal to your customers because you are environmentally aware!

For more information on any product you see, just click on "Quick Request" and I'll get right back to you! Want to see a sample of something? Just ask! Most samples are free, and you pay only shipping & handling.

While you are at the website, be sure to sign up for the drawing for $1000 in promotional products!

Don't forget - Recycle, Reuse, Remember Earth Day, April 22, 2009!

What Is A Shoewallet?

A Shoewallet is a brand new promotional product that drives brand awareness on a completely innovative, value added product.

A Shoewallet is a lightweight wallet that securely fastens to a shoe to carry cash, keys, ID (Free ID card included), credit cards, gym membership cards, etc. Undetectable to the user, even when full, they are easy to remove to carry in a pocket, purse or strapped around a belt.

The Shoewallet is a high quality product that is unique and versatile. It increases safety as an ID cardholder. The National Center for Health Statistics says that +1M people a year in the US enter the ER either unconscious or otherwise unable to provide basic info. Carrying ID can be a life saver!

Use the Shoewallet as a value packed giveaway, or sell each private labeled Shoewallet at a retail price of $9.95.

The Shoewallet is a powerful promotional product perfect for schools, gyms, running/walking events, health care, and many other businesses!

Request a sample today! Samples are $3.00, and you receive a 100% rebate upon your first order of Shoewallets. nowand4ever@sc.rr.com

The minimum order is 1000 at $2.97 each. Available in Jet Black or Midnight Blue. Contact us to learn more! nowand4ever@sc.rr.com

Who is already using private label Shoewallets?

Southwest Airlines

Skechers

YMCA

Fleet Feet

Susan G. Komen Foundation

Pitney Bowes

Department of Defense

Jockey

Arthritis Foundation

Promotional and Ad Specialty Products are the most cost effective media marketing tool available! Don't forget to contact us to request a sample of the Shoewallet today! nowand4ever@sc.rr.com

http://www.nowandforevercreations.net/

Be Safe!

Theresa Reeise

Now and Forever Creations

Use Promotional Products In An Effective Way

We all want to get our business out there to be seen, and attract buying customers. Promotional products can be used in a number of different ways to effectively advertise your business. You need to provide promotional items that customers will find engaging and useful.

When planning a promotion you need to ask yourself some questions:

1. Who is my target market group?

2. Will I have promotional items to sell? or give away? or both?

3. What is my budget?

4. Will my customer be able to use the promotional item over and over?

An effective promotional item will be something that the customer will keep, use daily, and remind them of your company. Always use relevant items for your intended target market group. For example, a quality personalized bag will be used repeatedly by most customers giving your business plenty of exposure. Not only will that customer see your company name every day, but so will everyone that they come into contact with during their daily routine.

Advanced planning, and the right promotional product, can reap rewards in increased exposure, and the return on your investment. As a rule, promotional items of perceived greater value generate more sales leads than products of perceived lower value.

Customers who receive a useful promotional product have a warmer feeling for the companies they received them from putting your business foremost in their minds when they need your services.



With all of that in mind, my pick of the day is the non-woven shopping bag. Shopping bags have many uses, and with the environment in the daily headlines, your customers can be savvy shoppers while promoting your business.



Have a Terrific Day!

Theresa Reeise
Now and Forever Creations
http://www.nowandforevercreations.net/

Welcome To The Promo Blog for Now and Forever Creations

This blog is being developed to provide up-to-date information about promotional products, and how those products can impact your business, draw customers, and keep those customers returning again and again.

We will strive to bring you the latest industry news, sales & specials, and help in finding just the right product to market your specific business or company.

We want to hear from you as well! Tell us what your needs are for your upcoming promotions, share your stories with us, let us know how we can serve you better!

Please feel free to check out our website at http://www.nowandforevercreations.net/

Request a catalog, sign up for our $1000 drawing, search for 1000s of promotional products and incentives, request a quote, email a specific product to a friend, or set up your wish list! Please contact us at nowand4ever@sc.rr.com for more information, or click on "Quick Request" on any product page on the website and we will contact you asap!

The first sale/special I would like to share with you is for Personalized Clicker Style Pens. The minimum order is 200, and at 0.34 cents each, and with NO set-up fee, you pay only $68 plus shipping for quantity 200! These are white pens with colored tip and clip. Available colors are Red, Green, Yellow, Blue and Black. German ink used in pens. Ink color is black. See image below.

Have a great day!