Olympic partners and sponsors just got a shot across the bow concerning the timelines required for them to order and receive schwag (uniforms, gifts, premiums) before the February 2010 Olympic Games. We just passed the 6 month mark on the countdown clock for the Olympic Games and Olympic sponsors are running out of time! One Olympic licensee (apparel manufacturer) told …
Shots ring out for Olympic Sponsors & Schwag
Olympic partners and sponsors just got a shot across the bow concerning the timelines required for them to order and receive schwag (uniforms, gifts, premiums) before the February 2010 Olympic Games. We just passed the 6 month mark on the countdown clock for the Olympic Games and Olympic sponsors are running out of time! One Olympic licensee (apparel manufacturer) told …
100 Mile Swag – Better for clients & environment
I have always tried to practice 100 Mile Swag – that is sourcing corporate gifts within 100 miles of the final shipping destination. It isn’t always possible but many times is. And to some degree this is green washing since most of the goods in my industry originate in overseas factories (Asia, India, Middle East). But if the swag is …
100 Mile Swag – Better for clients & environment
I have always tried to practice 100 Mile Swag – that is sourcing corporate gifts within 100 miles of the final shipping destination. It isn’t always possible but many times is. And to some degree this is green washing since most of the goods in my industry originate in overseas factories (Asia, India, Middle East). But if the swag is …
Funny French Cars & Design
I attended a French and Italian Carshow this weekend. And as I strolled through the Ferraris, Lamborghinis and Maseratis one funny little French car caught my attention. There were probably a dozen examples of the Citroen 2CV at the show and immediately I was struck by the utilitarianism of this car but also how certain models had been dolled up …
Funny French Cars & Design
I attended a French and Italian Carshow this weekend. And as I strolled through the Ferraris, Lamborghinis and Maseratis one funny little French car caught my attention. There were probably a dozen examples of the Citroen 2CV at the show and immediately I was struck by the utilitarianism of this car but also how certain models had been dolled up …
Video Demo: Biz Travel Must-have
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnA1ZWcIwcM] It’s rare that I actually see a product that is new and different. The Tugo luggage coffee caddy sure qualifies. If you’re like me and you’ve done loads of business travel in airports and moving from checkpoint to waiting lounges then this product could be great for you. The Tugo coffee caddy attaches and removes easily on most standard …
End Of Season Golf Deals Start As The Season Begins
– by Jen Haralson It’s hard to believe as we are only in June, but regardless of the gorgeous weather we are having, for many the golf season is already ending. In the golf industry, June is already end-of-season, so this is a great time to take advantage of some awesome pricing on golf apparel & accessories. Antigua is a …
Your Brand lives where what U say meets what others say
One way to think of your Brand is this: you say some stuff; other people say some stuff; stuff gets heard; other people say some stuff; you same some stuff; stuff gets heard; etc, etc, etc, it repeats. Your Brand exists at the intersection between what YOU say and what others say. The truth is there at the intersection. Once …
Eco Clothing Gets Real
I love selling Boardroom Eco clothing. The stuff is nice, priced right and real. Plus the brand is located right here in Vancouver Canada and I love selling product to my clients using local suppliers. Here is an excellent video about Boardroom Eco Clothing that highlights the trials and tribulations of designing clothing that truly is sustainable. While I’m not …