Big Promotions Blog

Good Manners Are Good For Business

Susan Morgan — Thu, 10 May 2012 18:25:29 +0000

Let’s face it, being rude can ruin a business, yet these days it seems that good manners are quickly going out of style. Anyone who’s worked in the real world for a bit can probably come up with at least two examples of co-workers who are rude and inconsiderate, yet maddeningly successful. While these types [...]

13 Green Promos Great For Any Business

Susan Morgan — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 14:10:25 +0000

Today an estimated 1 billion people will participate in the annual observance of Earth Day that is expected to Mobilize the Earth™ We’re seeing many, hard to ignore examples of our planet’s distress — draughts and floods, extreme weather, rising sea levels and disappearing Arctic ice — signs we should not ignore. Businesses have a responsibility, just [...]

Spring Brings Good News For Small Business

Susan Morgan — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 21:18:48 +0000

Falling nicely in line with the arrival of spring sunshine, fine weather and blooming flowers… some welcome economic news. An announcement that small business confidence rose in the first quarter of 2012 to 105.1 from 98.8 at the end of 2011. Not a big leap mind you, but the sort of thing that gets people [...]

Stadium Cups Showcase Your Name And Logo

Susan Morgan — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 08:38:50 +0000

Between the arrival of an alcohol-themed holiday and the annual onset of March Madness, a fair number of cups, filled to the brim with adult malt beverages no doubt, were lifted over the past couple of days. And this got us to thinking… about those cups, and what a fantastic way they are to show [...]

The Right Products Backed By People Doing Their Very Best

Susan Morgan — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 21:12:56 +0000

You’ve heard that nothing beats promotional products for making an impression… these little powerhouses perform better than TV or radio spots that everyone ignores, or print ads that get missed or tossed. In fact, the right promotional item makes a lasting impression when its received, and then again every time someone sees or uses it. Everyday staples like pens and mugs are [...]

How Color Can Be Used In Business

Susan Morgan — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:45:01 +0000

Just recently Michael Cornnell, Associate Editor for Promo Marketing Magazine put up a video of a package he received on his blog. What set this latest arrival (one of many) apart was the clever and consistent use of color. The clip is short and simple, and lets you see the impact of color… and how, properly used, it can [...]

QR Codes Bring Physical, Digital Worlds Together

Susan Morgan — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:05:03 +0000

If you were looking closely at some of the ads during the Super Bowl, you may have seen them… strange little icons at the bottom of the screen. They’re known as QR (quick response) codes and they’ve become more popular than ever — embraced because they’re a simple way to bring the offline (physical) into [...]

Love Football, Build Business Too

Susan Morgan — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:19:30 +0000

Can you feel that certain something in the air? Just as in the fall, football lovers everywhere are all fired up for the big games to come — divisional championships no less, the winners to face off in this year’s Super Bowl. That means, for the next few weeks just about everyone will be thinking, [...]

Making Promotional Products Even More Powerful

Susan Morgan — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:51:44 +0000

It’s impossible to deny how effective and affordable promotional products are for all kinds of businesses. No matter the size or the industry. these items are a tangible way to create visibility, maintain contact with prospects and thank customers and employees for their loyalty. They just need you to do a bit of planning… a bit of thinking before [...]

Calendars: Sure Fire Way To Get Your Business Noticed All Year Long

Susan Morgan — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:48:41 +0000

As 2011 comes to a close, the arrival of a new year… a fresh start… brings you one of the most wonderfully effective, totally affordable opportunities to promote your business. Imprinted promotional calendars. If you think that in this day of mobile devices and slick apps the imprinted calendar is dead, think again. A piece in Promo Marketing Magazine points out how many [...]