If you’re one of those people who remembers capitals of countries like others spout out sports statistics, you’ll love the name of this new tumbler.

It’s called the Malmo Travel Mug.

This 4imprint exclusive is made of stainless steel and comes with a threaded lid and a rubber grip.  The modern design is an updated classic – meaning stylish without being mega-trendy.

It’s a cool new promotional product – much like the Swedish capital that inspired the mug’s name. 
-Suzanne

I saw this on the Levenger website and just had to share.  It’s one of those products that made me say, “why didn’t I think of this?”  It’s called the Grid-It Organizer. 

It features a handy criss-cross of elastic bands, arranged in a grid system.  The bands provide almost endless ways to arrange and carry electronic devices.

We’ll be offering some new products that help you manage electronics later this fall. 

The products will be part of a new series called elleven.  The portfolio shown above is just one of the products.  It includes a section stitched into the front that includes elastic bands in a latticework pattern – perfect for holding receipts, paper, USBs and even a hand-held tablet.  The range extends into technology storage and bags with similar features.

Give these to your team or your customers and they’ll start to feel really organized! 

-Suzanne

We’ve got a new way to help small businesses get discounts in front of customers. 

The Post-it® Discount Coupons – is our newest style of Post-it® Notes.  These handy little promotional products come in two different shapes – a rectangle and a square. 

Each size is available in 10%, 25%, 30% and 50% discounts.  Half has the discount amount.  The other half is for your logo – or another message you want to include.

There are so many ways you can use these!

Stick one on a pizza box, receipt for an oil change or retail bags and tell them they can get a discount on their next visit. 

You can get pads in one discount amount.  Or, order discount pads in two different amounts.  You’ll be able to give your best customers an even better deal! 

-Suzanne

Blue or black?

The question of ink color is one that draws lots of conversation.  Here in the U.S., many pens come with black ink as the default.  In other parts of the world (such as Europe), it’s actually the other way around and the default is blue.

I have good news for fans of blue ink!  Coming soon is the stylish new Athena Pen with blue ink.

This 4imprint exclusive comes in molded plastic and will be available in a refreshed palette of bright promotional colors.  The range of hues features black rubber and chrome-colored accents.  Each color looks great with blue ink, of course!

-Suzanne

If you’re launching a new wellness initiative with a predominantly female audience, the Annabelle Lunch Cooler might be the perfect way to kickstart the program. 

These lively little lunch bags are made with laminated polypropylene and features contrasting trim in a stylish pattern of circles.

Or, if you are looking for a lively option in a larger size, check out the Annabelle Tote. 

The Annabelle Tote retails for $1.50-$2.00 each.  The Annabelle Lunch Cooler retails for $3.00-$3.70/each. 

-Suzanne

If you’re looking for a fun new way to thank your team for their good work, check out this sneak peek of the new Post-it® Recognition Notes.  (They’ll be available soon exclusively from 4imprint.)

The brightly-colored sticky notes are available in a variety of different messages, such as Great Job!, Thanks a Bunch!  Way to Go! and Thanks to You! 

There is room for a few words of gratitude or congratulations at the center.  And, space at the bottom provides the perfect spot for your logo.

Stick them on someone’s desk, door or bag as they leave for the day.  These promotional products let your team know that you appreciate their work.  You’ll make someone’s day.
-Suzanne

Looking for a great promo to help you beat the hot, sticky August weather?

We’ve got some really cool, colorful new hand fans that keep the air moving at summer events.

The Breezin’ Plastic Hand Fan is a 4imprint exclusive. This promotional product is available in both Circle and Thumbs-Up styles.  They’re reasonably priced at just $.50-.70/each.

They’re the perfect giveaway for summer picnics, back-to-school fairs and assemblies and outdoor sporting events. The large imprint area means your logo will definitely stand out in a crowd.
-Suzanne

OK, shameless plug alert – but at least it’s a shameless plug (mostly!) for a wonderful non-profit organization that I’m involved with!

The Aplastic Anemia and MDS International Foundation works to provide answers, support and hope to people (and their families!) who have dealing with bone marrow failure diseases.  The team also works to raise awareness within the medical community and the community at large around these serious, serious diseases.

They do (as so many great non-profit organizations also do) what they do well, and the work is vitally important.  If you have some time, please click here to read more about what they do.

Here are some pictures from their annual patient conference. It’s a pretty special event where patients and their families can come and learn about these diseases from leading experts, and perhaps more importantly, meet with others who are working through the same issues.

Shameless plug alert #2 – notice that the pictures are of some pretty nifty looking promotional products from the event(I love how they always go with their color – red)? Sorry, couldn’t help myself…

If you’ve been following my blog, you may remember a recent post in which I shared some colourful, promotional luggage tags with funny little phrases that make it almost impossible to miss your bag when it comes ‘round the luggage carousel.  As promotional products, they’re eye-catching and useful.  And, the bright colours really “pop” against the usual drab colors of most suitcases.

On a recent trip, I stayed at the Ramada® Inn and when I checked out, a front desk staffer gave me a luggage tag that was equally cheeky. 

If you can’t read the writing, it says, “Go easy. I’ve been kicked around a bit.” What a creative way to make your promotional products memorable!

- Suzanne

Planning a family reunion this summer?  Consider adding imprinted t-shirts  to the mix.

The t-shirts add an element of fun, make your family feel like one and provide a recognizable keepsake for reunion-goers.  (It also helps clear up any confusion about whether the person you’re talking to is part of the park staff – or your 3rd cousin once removed!)

Here are three top-rated promotional t-shirts that work well for family reunion planners:

Family Reunion T-shirt #1
This tagless tee is perfect for a day in the summer sun. With 39 colors to choose from, you’ll surely be able to find a hue that everyone can agree on!

Family Reunion T-shirt #2
If your family is partial to green apparel, consider ordering the Anvil Organic Cotton tee for reunion attendees.

Screen your family’s last name on the front or back to really show your pride.  It comes in both men’s and women’s sizes and styles.

Family Reunion T-shirt #3
We all know how surprisingly cool those summer night can get! With that in mind, if you feel your reunion might run after-hours, you may want to outfit the family with this lightweight, long-sleeve tee from Jerzees.

Enjoy the reunion.
- Suzanne