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This week's Fabulous Friday Favorite is this 5 Day WiFi Weather Station!  From the moment I laid eyes on this product, I had to have one!  In fact, I ordered one for everyone on my Christmas list!

Keep the transmitter plugged into your computer to get current weather report updates on the wireless weather station with a radio frequency range of 30 m.  Features a 5 day forecast (current day and following 4 days), time, alarm and calendar function and predicts max/min temp for 5 days, UV intensity indicator, displays in 7 languages, 12/24 format, temperature in C/F, dual alarm and snooze function!  Includes USB transmitter.

NOTE:  This item works with Windows 2000 and XP PC only (not Mac or Vista).  There's updated software support available with purchase!

Right now, our friends at A.A.Advertising are offering this item at a special price, but only for a limited time!  See the Web Special HERE!

This item would make an excellent gift for the executive that has everything or for anyone that relies on the weather for their job or other outdoor activities.

Want more information on this product?  Contact our friends at A.A.Advertising today!

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This week, I'd like to to show you the festive folding totes, from our friends at A.A.Advertising.

The first of the folding totes [shown at left] features a pre-printed holiday theme on one side, and generous space for your logo and/or message on the other.  The great thing about this bag is that it can be folded into a Santa-inspired hat! The elastic rope and toggle keeps the bag safe and secure inside too.

 

 

The final folding tote [shown at right] also features a pre-printed holiday theme on one side [and generous space for your logo and/or message on the other] but this one folds into a fleece lined holiday stocking, complete with elastic rope and toggle.  Both of these totes are available, with your one colour imprint on one side, for as little as $4.47 ea.

These festive holiday totes are perfect for parties, as a gift bag or as a take-away at holiday events.

Need more information on this item or something similar?  Contact A.A.Advertising today or check out their HUGE database of promotional products HERE.

The 2011 Winter Collection

The inevitable is upon us ~ the end of fall and the entrance of the chilly winter season.  Icy frost begins to form on rooftops as the trees are stripped of their beautiful fall leaves of green, yellow and golden brown.  We replace shorts, t-shirts and lightweight jackets with scarves, mittens, boots and a parka!

As we all slowly begin preparations for the bone-chillin' months ahead, our friends at A.A. Advertising have been working hard on their 2011 Winter Collection, to help us welcome winter in style!

 

Whether you're looking for wine bags and accessories, warm seam-sealed jackets, a toasty throw, automotive kits to keep you safe during winter driving, or original quality corporate gifts; you'll find it all in HERE!

Can't find exactly what you're looking for?  No Problem!  Give them a call today and one of their creative consultants would be happy to assist you.  For more ideas, check out their extensive promotional product database HERE!

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This week's fabulous Friday favorite is this Ice Scraper Mitt from our friends at A.A. Advertising.

Although Vancouver temperatures are generally warm, compared to other parts of Canada, we still need to scrape off a thin layer of ice from our windshields every so often...and if any of you are like me [born and raised in Vancouver, BC], you'd prefer not to get your hands cold n' wet, if at all possible.  This is why this item is my favorite! 

This mitt comes with a 4.5 inch blade, a fleece lined interior, and is available in 3 attractive colours!
Right now, this item is available for as little as $3.50 ea., including your one color imprint!

Great for auto clubs, car dealers, auto insurance brokers, and automotive service centers!

Need more information on this product?  Contact A.A.Advertising today!

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This week, I'm shining the spotlight on the Foldable Water Bottle ~ the BPA free eco-responsible alternative to single-use plastic water bottles!

These water bottles fold up, like paper, to fit into your pocket, gym bag, backpack, or glove compartment.  When full, they stand up just like a regular water bottle!

Regular water bottles are bulky and costly to ship but these ship flat, saving you money on transportation costs and mailing, if you choose to use this item for direct mail.

This dishwasher safe collapsible 400 ml water bottle comes with a built-in carabiner, making it easy to attach to a belt loop or backpack.  It also has a snap button closure on the side for easy folding.  Available in a mouth-watering pre-printed water droplet pattern that shows through clear liquids when filled.  This bottle is available for as little as $2.33 ea., including your one color imprint.


This collapsible folding water bottle is a perfect item for fitness and diet centers, recreational centers, sports clubs and teams, organized outdoor events, or anywhere a water bottle is needed!

Sorry, this bottle is only available for sale in Canada.

Rugged.  Convenient. Eco-responsible. Affordable.  Contact us for more information today!

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This week, my fabulous Friday favorite is this digital photo frame from our friends at A.A.Advertising.

Enjoy all your happy moments with this brushed metal digital photo frame.  This top quality and high performance digital frame will ensure you always remember the precious smiles you have shared with your loved ones.  Features an 8" TFT Panel, plays photos, music & videos at a resolution of 800 x 600 (digital) & 4:3 display ratio. Includes clock, calendar and remote control and can read files from SD/MMC/MS & USB storage.

This would make a great gift for the photographers on your list!  Afforably priced at $100.00 ea. from now until December 31, 2011, and that includes your one color imprint.  A minimum of 25 units is required.

Contact A.A.Advertising for more information on this item!

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Introducing the perfect roadside assistant - the LED Roadside Safety Light.

Help you clients, vendors, colleagues and employees prepare for any emergency with this aluminum time-honored style roadside safety light.  The push-botton action yields 3 modes: Mode 1: A spotlight with 7 white LED bulbs; Mode 2: Perimeter lighting with 18M LEDs, and Mode 3: Emergency lighting with 6 flashing red LEDs.  The handy magnetic bottom provides adhesion to car and other metal surfaces.  Comes with 3 AAA batteries.

Attractively priced to suit almost any budget - $24.99 ea. [with an ultra low minimum of only 12 units!]  and the price includes your logo laser engraved on the barrel.  A $50 set-up charge does apply.

Perfect for auto dealers, insurance brokers, automotive service centers, Auto parts retailers or anyone that's looking for a great holiday gift at a reasonable price!  A glove box MUST have.

For details on this product, or similar promotional items, contact A.A.Advertising today!

Seeds 'n' Greetings...

I don't know how to tell you this so I'm just going to come right out and say it -- There's only 49 more shopping days until jolly ol' Saint Nicholas squeezes down a chimney near you!

Let's not let this time slip by without letting valued customers, vendors, colleagues and employees know how much they're appreciated by remembering them with a holiday greeting card this season.

This year, I'm showing off my green side with these fantastic seed paper holiday cards from my friends at A.A.Advertising! 

A truly eco-friendly product, these greeting cards are made from 100% post-consumer, recycled paper and dyed with all-natural and vegetable based pigments. 

I've chosen the card with the festive seed paper shape attached but fully plantable cards are also available.  The inside is printed with your logo, plus a greeting of your choice.  100% Recycled envolopes are also included.  Pricing starts at $4.00 ea. for 100 cards.

There are many stock seed paper shapes available and each is infused with a hardy mix of wildflower seeds - my favorite is the House Mix [which includes a hardy and diverse mix of annual and perennial wildflower seeds, including Columbine, Forget-Me-Not, and Candytuft, to name only a few!].


Don't get caught sending out the assorted generic greeting cards, this year! Contact A.A.Advertising to order your seed paper holiday cards today!

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Once the last fun-sized candy bar has been handed out to an eager trick or treater, the elves at the mall are busy setting up the Santa thrown, stringing christmas lights, and hanging colorful bulbs n' tinsel on impressive christmas trees.  It's inevitable.  Only 57 more days until the fat man squeezes down a chimney near you!

It's time to plan for the holiday season.  Why not kick things off by adding some sparkle to your promotions with these beautiful dazzling platinum ornaments from our friends at A.A.Advertising?

There are 5 beautiful stock frames to choose from [3 shown at left], priced at $6.89 [for 100] or $5.90 [for 250]. Domed danglers are also available for a small additional charge.  

There are no die, art, or set-up charges and 1 color is included in the ornament dangler. 

Go unique by customizing your own [contact A.A.Advertising for details and/or volume pricing].  

While others are handing out cheap, plastic ornaments that never hug a tree branch, dazzle your customers with your tasteful and elegant promotional ornament.  It will adorn your recipients tree year after year, and remind them of your kindness, goodwill and sentiment.

Sparkling Platinum Ornaments are perfect as an end of year giveaway, to hand out at client lunches, festive dinners, or hang them on your own office tree and invite your customers to take one when they visit.

Looking for even more creative ideas for the season?  Contact A.A.Advertising today!

This Little Light of Mine...

With Halloween quickly approaching, I find myself rifling through drawers testing the flashlights I've been able to recover.  Used once or twice a year, at best, most of the flashlights I have contain dead batteries.  That got me thinking....what if I had a solar flashlight?

I sure wish I knew about these great solar powered flashlights from our friends at A.A.Advertising!  First, there's this classic solar LED flashlight which has an elongated solar panel for constant daylight charging.  It's currently on special for $14.99 ea. and that includes a logo laser engraved on the handle [See details HERE]

There's also this contour solar dual LED flashlight which has a comfortable design and a large panel for constant daylight charging too!  This one is currently on special for $6.99 ea., which includes a one color imprint on the handle [See details HERE].

Promotional flashlights, especially eco-friendly solar powered flashlights, can help expose your company and/or message to all who receive it as a gift.  Nobody throws away a flashlight and a solar powered flashlight ensures your recipient will use it for years to come.

A great giveaway item for insurance brokers, electricians, auto dealers, or add a great slogan and anyone that is holding a grand opening or introducing a new product or service could use this item. 

This little light of mine....

Like what you see here or want more information or ideas on similar products?  Contact A.A.Advertising today!

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This week, I'd like to focus on office mishaps; those involving food or beverages that make their way to your lapel, sleeve, or kneecap in a single bound!

Recently, I found myself with a few splashes of coffee on one of my favorite blouses.  With an appointment time nearing, I began rummaging through the showroom cupboards for a tube of SPOT OUT Mini - the instant stain remover.  Like the bandaid dispenser I tracked down for an agonising ankle blister [thanks to new shoes] the week before, SPOT OUT saved the day! I managed to remove the stain in a few short minutes and nobody was the wiser.

Just what is SPOT OUT?  SPOT OUT Mini is a convenient instant stain remover that contains 100% biodegradable ingredients in a recyled plastic container. 

Right now, this item is available with up to a 4 color logo imprint on the label for as little as $2.25 each. There are 9 cap colors to choose from.  Note: There is a $50 one time set-up charge for new logos but FREE GROUND FREIGHT is available [within Canada only].

This item is perfect for trade shows, dinner events, workshops and sales meetings.  Wineries, Restaurants, Hotels and Food Manufacturers should also consider this item.

Interested in finding out more?  Contact A.A. Advertising today!

A SWEET Promotion is IN THE BAG!

Here's a SWEET item that won't add inches to your waistline -- the "Cupcake" Bag from our friends at A.A. Advertising!

This item features one of their most popular totes [which is 13” W x 22” H x 8” H when open] packed in a unique container, as shown, and topped off with a mouth-watering faux cherry!  You can choose from chocolate, black forest cake, cherry, key lime or blueberry tote bags.
This item offers DOUBLE EXPOSURE ~ Add your one color logo on the tote bag, plus your logo and/or message on the four colour process container banner insert too -- all for as low as $7.50 each!

Perfect as a Spa "treat"ment promotion!  A great item for bakeries, icecream shops [because it also looks like a tastey sundae], restaurants, diet centers, auto dealers offering "SWEET test drives", or anyone who wants to promote a new service or product.  "Let us TREAT you to [insert your product/service here]".  Use as a party favor at special events or as a school fundraiser.  This item would also be great for dentists, reminding patients that a sandae or cupcake is not as useful as a tote bag - to be filled exclusively with apples!   The creative possibilities are endless with this item!

Need more information on this or similar products?  Contact A.A. Advertising today!

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In keeping with the Halloween theme, this week I'm featuring a trio of spooktacular solutions from our friends at A.A. Advertising.

First up, the orange and black folding non-woven tote bag [shown at left] is available for as low as $2.67 ea. and perfect for the little goblins to collect their candy in!  Afterwards, the tote can be used for groceries or other personal belongings.

For the smaller trick-or-treaters, there's an orange mini non-woven tote too [shown at right], available for as low as $1.22 ea.!

Are you hosting a Halloween event or party?  Why not consider this "Witches Brew" 18 oz. double walled tumbler with straw [shown at bottom]?  Add a recipe card for "Bloody Bug Juice" for added value.

Bloody Bug Juice Recipe:
INGREDIENTS:
24 ounces frozen strawberries, thawed
6 ounces lemonade frozen concentrate
1 quart ginger ale
1 cup raisins
1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
PREPARATION:
Place the strawberries in a bowl and mash with a fork. In a large pitcher, mix the strawberry mash, lemonade and ginger ale. Place handfuls of raisins and blueberries (bugs) into tall glasses. Pour the liquid over the bugs, then sit back and watch the bugs and scum rise to the top of each glass.

Mmm....rising bugs and scum!

Add your logo and/or message to any of these reusable products for a green Halloween!

Need more information on these or other similar promotional items?  Contact A.A.Advertising today!

Be a Safe Pedestrian...

According to the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia, approximately 2,700 pedestrians are injured in car crashes, on a 5 year average. Sure, city councillors are implementing safety measures, which include speed reduction on commuter routes, but pedestrians need to do their part to ensure their safety when visibility is low: at dusk or in bad weather.

This means crossing only at marked crosswalks, looking left and right, making eye contact with drivers, and preferably wearing reflective clothing.

Did you know that a driver travelling at 60 MPH needs over 250 feet to stop?  Wearing reflectors increases pedestrian visibility by a factor of five.

Our friends at A.A.Advertising offer numerous options for the safety conscious pedestrian, including jackets, shirts, vests, & caps all with Reflective piping.

Looking for a low-cost alternative?  Why not consider zip-tag reflectors, like these...

The Halloween reflectors are perfect for little goblins -- attach to their jacket zipper with ease [available for as low as $0.98 ea.].  Also available are the "Be Safe, Be Seen" Zip-Tags, which include one large zipper reflector, plus two shoe lace tag reflectors [available for as low as $1.39 ea.]  Have them packed in "Safety Cards" for added value [at a cost of $0.28 ea card]!

A University of Michigan safety study concluded that retro-reflectors increased pedestrian nightime recognition distances to motorists by 60% - 80%.

Refective Zip Tags are perfect for insurance brokers, schools [as part of a "walk safe" program], malls, restaurants, or any other retail venue.

Interested in learning more about reflective products from A.A.Advertising?  Contact them today!

* Sources: ICBC Safety Tips, Reflectix Safety Stats

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For the next couple of weeks, I'll be focusing on kid-friendly promotional products to help keep little ones safe while out trick or treating!  First up, this BRIGHT IDEA from our friends at A.A.Advertising -- the Safety Flasher with LED Light.

 
Fasten this Safety Flasher to a treat bag, costume, or jacket to keep the little ghosts and goblins safe! It's far easier [not to mention less expensive] than those glow sticks and, when Halloween is over, it can be used as a rear bicycle light or even take it camping to cordone off any dangerous areas around your campsite. Keep one in your emergency kit at home and one in the glove box of your car in case of fire, flood or earthquake so that you can use it as a signaling device.

Available in two colors [red and blue], the Safety Flasher has 2 different flash displays and a built-in LED mini-flash light too.  The sturdy clip makes it easy to fasten to almost anything and for as little as $1.79 ea., you can light up your logo, brand or message for pennies an impression :)

This item is perfect if you’re organizing a fundraising run, charity walk, 24 hour relay event, or promoting Halloween safety for children.  Insurance companies, financial institutions, and event organizers will love this useful, compact safety item!

Need more information on this product, or similar safety items?  Contact A.A.Advertising today!

Take Your Brand Outside

Whether you visit or live in Vancouver, British Columbia, you know what to expect during the months of October thru February - a forecast full of rain! 

It's gloomy.  It's bleak.  It's wet.   Don't get me wrong...Vancouver, BC is a beautiful city all year-round but your umbrella is going to get a work-out, like it or not.

Photo credit: Kimberley Wakelin - All Rights Reserved

If you're a public transit commuter, you have to be especially careful during the rainy season, when crossing the streets of Vancouver.  Rain, coupled with shorter daylight hours, are a recipe for a dangerous and treacherous crossing, even in pedestrain controlled crosswalks and intersections. 

Make sure you, your customers, and your employees are seen from every angle with this compact WalkSafe® umbrella with 3M™ Scotchlite™ Reflective material adhered to each panel.

This 6 panel umbrella has convenience and quality written all over it and now, for a limited time, our friends at A.A.Advertising are offering this umbrella for $12.65 ea., and that's including your one color logo on one panel [Check out their Web Special!]  There are 6 beautiful arc colors to choose from including: Black, Red, Navy, Royal, Green, and Khaki!  With a comfortable rubber coated handle [on steel shaft] and an arc size of 40 inches, the WalkSafe® Umbrellas provide 360 degree visibility when it really counts -- when it's dark and raining!

Ideal for walking clubs and insurance companies, or add a slogan, "We've got you covered" and this item can be used by anyone, anywhere.

If you'd like more information on this, or other similar products, contact A.A.Advertising today!

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Today's favorite is this fantastic 7 piece steak knife set from our friends at A.A.Advertising! 

This classic design knife block holds six serrated deluxe Stainless Steel steak knives with comfort rubber grip handles!  The block is fitted with a metal plate that can be tastefully engraved with your logo/brand and/or message.

The best part is, this knife set is available for only $13.99 ea. and that includes your logo engraved! [while supplies last]! That's a 30% savings over the regular price! Check out the details HERE!

This set would make a beautiful appreciation, recognition, or holiday gift for both clients and employees alike!

Need more information on this or similar products?  Contact A.A. Advertising today!

Watch your Direct Mail campaign GROW!

Did you know that the U.S. Postal Service handles 212 billion pieces of mail annually, or about two items for every man, woman and child in the country every day, according to the U.S. Census Bureau?  If you're an eco-conscious business or organization looking to increase awareness through direct mail, you're likely looking for alternatives that will lessen your impact on the earth.  A seeded paper product is one such alternative!

There are many different formats to choose from including business cards, bookmarks, and postcards, all infused with a hearty mix of wildflower seeds.

Seed paper business cards can be printed for as little as 0.50 ea., Bookmarks for as little as 0.70 ea. and Postcards for as little as 0.95 ea., all made from 100% post-industrial, recycled paper and dyed with all-natural, vegetable-based pigments.

Let's face it, direct mail is THE way to communicate your product and/or service to your existing customers and/or prospects.  Yes, email is cheap n' quick but it doesn't have staying power.  If you're lucky enough to get your customer or prospect to read your email, it is rarely saved for later review.  Why not consider seed paper products for your next direct mail campaign?  Keep your message alive with seed paper products from A. A. Advertising!  Make what you say GROW!

Need more information on the products shown or similar eco-friendly products?  Contact us today!

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This week, I'd like to take a closer look at customizable eco books from our friends at A.A.Advertising. 

Decorated eco books [especially those that can be printed 4 color process on the front and back covers] allow your imagination to run wild!

For the budget conscious, check out their hearty selection of low cost notebooks.  Choose from 35 colored spirals and 7 beautiful cover colors for as few as 75 units at $6 ea. [and that's including your 1 color logo imprint on the cover!]

For those that have a little more time available, you can let your creative juices flow with a 4 color spiral bound notebook [shown here]. The 6" x 9" 13pt cover is printed with organic, soy based inks and is made from 90% recycled materials.  The price is the same as the budget notebook but the minimum is 1000 units and could take up to 4 weeks to deliver.

Notebooks are perfect for workshops, seminars, and sales meetings.  Great for the financial, real estate, and insurance industries too!

Interested in this product?  Contact A.A. Advertising today for more information!

Mobile Promotions!

Have you ever needed to place an important phone call or send an email only to discover your iPhone battery was dead or nearing death?  Have you ever left the house without your iPhone charger or found yourself somewhere without an available electrical outlet [even if you were fortunate enough to remember your charger in the first place]?

Well, recently, I was given an iPhone Battery Extender Power Case as a gift. Apparently, I have a reputation around the office of carrying around a dead phone so, needless to say, this gift was very well received by everyone!

This Power Case does two things:
1.  the rugged rubber coated case protects the iPhone from damage [in case of unexpected tumbles] 
2.  the optimized power management provides continuous charge when an outlet, or regular charger, is unavailable.

There are 5 LED status indicator lights and I can charge and sync without removing my iPhone from the power case.  The Power Case can more than double the life of my iPhone battery too!

This Power case comes packaged with it's own USB cord and is also available with a logo! Right now, this iPhone Battery Extender Power Case is available for $35.00 [but only while quantities last!].  This item is a must have for any iPhone user.

Our friends at A.A.Advertising have several high tech items available...anything from portable iPhone solar chargers,  charging stations, & iPod travel speakers. For information on the latest promotional gadgetry, Contact them today!

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Many organizations are ramping up for Fall by holding annual sales meetings, conferences, workshops, or seminars.  This week, I'd like to focus on a "must have" for these events -- the Nexus meeting tote, from our friends at A.A.Advertising.

This slim profile tote has a 12inch drop handle for easy carrying and is available in four colors [Royal blue, red, gray, and black]. 

You can add some POW to this product by silkscreeing your logo, brand and/or message on the front panel up to 3.5 x 5.25inches in size too!

Right now, the tote is on special [for a limited time].  See the on-line flyer for details HERE

Totes may be used at meetings, seminars, workshops, etc., but they often get used after the event to carry groceries, lunches, or other personal effects - giving you even more brand exposure!

Need more information on this product or similar items?  Contact us today!

It's a bird. It's a plane. It's a....

Have you ever placed something on your car roof because you needed a free pair of hands to get your kids situated in the car or load groceries or school books in your backseat?  Has said item ever slipped your mind and then inevitably sent flying into the street as you pull away? Well, I have. Thankfully, the only casualty, so far, has been a travel tumbler full of hot coffee! *knock on wood*

Recently, a fella from Minnesota drove off with his laptop on his roof.  Once he hit the interstate, his laptop was air born.  Thankfully, an honest driver saw the laptop fly off the roof of a car and pulled over to pick it up.  Long story short, an ad on Craigslist and word of mouth eventually reunited the owner with his beloved laptop.  Read the full story HERE!


The incredible part about the whole mishap, wasn't just that the laptop was returned to its rightful owner, but that the laptop didn't have a scratch on it, after becoming one with the interstate pavement! Why? Well the theory is that it was protected by an air mesh laptop sleeve, like this one, from our friends at A.A. Advertising.

A sleeve, similar to the one featured in the article, sells for $7.50 ea. and can be tastefully decorated [either silkscreened or embroidered] with your logo or brand.  This laptop sleeve holds a 15" laptop and is also airport friendly, since it unfolds to lay flat on the x-ray belt with ease.

This item is perfect for insurance brokers, real estate agents, students, or for the savvy travelling salesman.

Please note that I'm not suggesting you store your laptop [in sleeve] on your automobile rooftop or toss it from a moving car [this guy was very lucky his laptop was returned to him unscathed]

Contact A.A.Advertising today for more information on this product or similar items.

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This week's featured favorite is this insulated wine tote, from our friends at A.A. Advertising! What makes this wine tote special?  Well, not only does this tote offer full insulation [to keep your delicious wine cold], and a stainless steel corkscew in one of the spacious side pockets, but it also includes a one month membership to TOP CHEF University - the web's most comprehensive culinary program!

The program includes access to the "Getting Started, Basics & Techniques" course, as well as a bonus set of lessons from the "best-of-the-best" video series! For more information about the Top Chef University On-line Program, visit HERE

For a limited time, this wine tote is available for the special price of only $15.53 each, and that includes your logo or brand tastefully debossed on the front! Perfect as a customer "thank you" gift, or as a door prize at your next conference, workshop, seminar, or other special event.

Check out the A.A. Advertising on-line "Web Specials" section for even more offers on great promotional products, available for a limited time.

Can't find exactly what you're looking for?  No Problem!  Give them a call today and one of their creative consultants would be happy to assist you.  For more ideas, check out their extensive promotional product database HERE!

The 2011 Fall Collection

The inevitable is upon us ~ the end of summer.  We watch as the leaves turn from green to yellow and from gold to brown.  We watch blue sky give way to clouds that seem to stay a little longer, with each passing day.

As we all slowly begin preparations for the cooler months ahead, our friends at A.A. Advertising have been working hard on their 2011 Fall Collection, to help us welcome Autumn in style!

Whether you're looking for rain umbrellas, backpacks for those heading back to school, travel tumblers to hold hot beverages, houseware items that add pizzazz to indoor dining, toasty blankets or quality corporate apparel; you'll find it all in HERE!

Can't find exactly what you're looking for?  No Problem!  Give them a call today and one of their creative consultants would be happy to assist you.  For more ideas, check out their extensive promotional product database HERE!

Highlight Your Promotions!

Highlighters: They bring out the best in a book and help you remember the things worth remembering. Often underrated, the highlighter is used by young and old; at work, at school, and at home.  A powerful tool that's colourful, fun, and one of the most sought-after items in the office supply cabinet!

It makes the printed word stand out ~  just image what the right highlighter can do for your brand!

There are biodegradable highlighters, mini highlighters, highlighter packs, double-header highlighters that also include a ballpoint or pencil, retractable and my personal favorite...the star-shaped or triangular highlighters!

Both the star and triangular highlighters offer a substantial imprint area so accentuating your brand is easy peasy! 

Planning on hosting a golf tournament, this Spring? Also available are mini golf markers that feature quick drying, permanent, and waterproof ink!  


Be sure to add a catchy message or slogan to your highlighter for even more impact!




Add a highlighter to a pocket planner, agenda, or notebook at your next meeting, presentation, or exhibition for added value.  Hand them out whenever you want them to leave a mark!

To find out how you can "highlight" your next promotion, contact us today!

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This week, I'm taking a closer look at one of my favorite promotional items ~ the Cinch Backpack.

This Omega Cinch Backpack is made from 600D Polyester with diamond non-woven polypropylene.  It features a roomy main compartment and two front mesh pockets that offer plenty of space for personal effects. Most cinch backpacks have drawstring rope straps but this one has wide straps making this backpack more comfortable to wear.  Perfect for sports teams, schools, universities, educational clubs, student organizations, fitness centers, cheerleading squads or virtually any individual or organization that's looking for a tangible and highly visible promotional product that will provide low-cost advertising impressions every time its used!

For a limited time, this Cinch Backpack is made even more affordable, thanks to our friends at A.A. Advertising!  They're offering this very bag at a special price of $3.99 ea.!  That's a 50% savings over their regular price!  This special price includes a one color logo imprint [in one location] too!  You've got to act quick though because this offer is valid only through September 14, 2011!  See the Web Specials section of their website for details!

Increase visibility at trade shows or corporate sponsored events by adding Cinch Backpacks to your marketing mix.  Stylish.  Practical. Highly visible..and now more affordable than ever!

For more information about this product or to see others, Contact Us today!

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This week, I'd like to highlight a fantastic reusable and recyclable water bottle from our friends at A.A. Advertising!

This stainless steel water bottle is BPA Free and features a unique dual purpose top, with a narrow bottle opening for drinking and a wide opening for ice and easy cleaning.

This water bottle is available in either stainless steel or graphite and is only $6.99 ea., including your one color logo! Wrap imprints and large vertical imprints are also available.  For more information on this offer, see their Web Specials section of their website for details!

Water bottles get used, time and time again; each occasion providing another impression or opportunity for you to reinforce your brand!

Planning an outdoor company picnic/BBQ or sponsoring a charity event or golf tournament? This item would be perfect as a gift for attendees.

Also great for fitness clubs, diet centers, outdoor or cycling clubs, or anywhere a water bottle is needed!

For more information on the product shown, or similar product, contact us today!

The Savings are in the BAG!

Are you looking for the perfect item to give out at your next trade show, exhibition, sales or investor meeting, educational seminar, presentation, or conference?  Look no further than this Document Bag, from our friends at A.A. Advertising!  

Now, for a limited time only, they're offering this Document Bag for $5.50 ea., including your 1 color imprint! Check out their Web Specials section for details!

This nylon bag features a zippered main compartment, front pocket, with velcro closure, a front pen loop, a mesh water bottle pocket, and a front earbud port for easy access!

Document bags are a staple of modern corporate life and you just can't beat the mobile exposure an affordable document bag could bring ~ not just at the workplace but on downtown streets; anywhere a professional may travel, both near or far.  Help your customers, employees, or investors protect, organize and store their important papers!  A prefect gift for the executive traveler since it can carry maps, passports, & magazines with ease!  

Ideal for the financial industry, real estate, automotive, retail, or travel industry.

Mobilize your brand with a Promotional Document Bag from A.A. Advertising.  Contact us today!

Feature: Fabulous Friday Favorites

This week, I'd like to focus on a nifty pair of promotional binoculars. This is a 4x30mm binocular with centre focus, 4 times magnifying power and 30mm lenses, rubber coated grips, rubber eye cups for comfortable viewing, a neck strap, a black nylon carrying case with a belt loop and a lens cloth for cleaning!

As some of you may already know, I'm an avid bird watcher and photographer in my spare time, and although I do own a pair of high quality binoculars already, I do keep a pair of these in the glove compartment of my car [in case I pass a perched Red Tail Hawk or a Bald Eagle, while I'm travelling].  Not only are these perfect for bird identification/watching, but also scouting, camping, and both indoor and outdoor sporting events!

Our friends at A.A. Advertising are currently offering this binocular for only $4.99 ea., including your one color imprint ~ See the Web Specials section of their website for details!  

A successful promotion is within view, with these affordable binoculars... but only while quantities last!  This offer is scheduled to end August 31, 2011 ~ Contact us today!

Your Passport to Savings...

A person should always carry a valid passport whenever traveling outside of Canada. It is the only proof of nationality and identity that is accepted in all countries and is often required for financial or legal transactions, including cashing travellers' cheques abroad.

Help keep your customers, employees, or partners safe, while they travel, by giving them a colorful passport cover, wallet, or protector, like this one from our friends at A.A. Advertising [Check out their Web Specials section for details!]

This Passport Holder is available in your choice of 5 colors [with black trim] for only $1.09 ea., including your one color imprint on the cover. Please note that this price is valid through August 31, 2011 only!

There is a transparent interior pocket, where you could include a business card, or small informational brochure, for added exposure.

Passport Holders are perfect for Travel Agencies, Tour Companies, Airlines, Cruise Lines, Airport Kiosks, Hotels, or anywhere travel is encouraged.

Like what you see here? Contact us today for more creative ideas!

Feature: Fabulous Friday Favorites

Last Friday, I featured a Tritan™ Water Bottle.  In keeping with the same theme, I'm highlighting yet another Tritan™ water bottle but this one holds a generous 32 ounces and is only $3.99 ea., including your one color imprint [both a vertical or full wrap imprint are available]. See the Web Specials section of our website for details!   

This bottle features a screw on, spill proof lid and a wide mouth design to make loading ice and cleaning a breeze!

Tritan™ Copolyester is different from other water bottles, made from Polycarbonate material, because Polycarbonate bottles contain BPA [or bisphenol A], which is said to be potentially hazardous when used for the purpose of food or beverage storage.

Water bottles made from Tritan™ Copolyester are BPA Free, extremely durable, shatter-resistant, chemical resistant, & heat resistant.


Tritan™ water bottles are perfect for fitness and diet centers, recreational centers, sports clubs and teams, organized outdoor events, or anywhere a water bottle is needed!

For more information on the product shown, or similar product, contact us today!

For more information on third-party product safety and reliability test results on the Eastman Tritan™ copolyester material, see THIS article.

Thirsty For Savings?

I've talked about reusable and recyclable water bottles numerous times, here at Creative Footnotes, however, I've never come across one as affordable as this one ~ a 20 oz. BPA FREE aluminum single-wall construction water bottle, with a 6mm carabiner and nylon strap. It includes a hinged cap with deluxe push/pull drink spout and a twist-on lid.

This water bottle is available in 5 colors and is only $4.77 ea., including your one color logo!  As if that's not enough, our friends at A.A.Advertising are offering FREE freight, on these water bottles, through December 30/2011! ~ See our Web Specials section of our website for details!

Water bottles get used, time and time again; each occasion providing another impression or opportunity for you to reinforce your brand! Planning an outdoor company picnic/BBQ or sponsoring a charity event or golf tournament? This item would be perfect as a gift for attendees.

Also great for fitness clubs, diet centers, outdoor or cycling clubs, or anywhere a water bottle is needed!


For more information on the product shown, or similar product, contact us today!

Feature: Fabulous Friday Favorites

Back in May, I featured a water bottle made from Tritan™ Copolyester.  In that article, I talked about what makes Tritan™ Copolyester different from other water bottles made from Polycarbonate material.  Polycarbonate bottles contain BPA [or bisphenol A], which is said to be potentially hazardous when used for the purpose of food or beverage storage.

Water bottles made from Tritan™ Copolyester are BPA Free, extremely durable, shatter-resistant, chemical resistant, & heat resistant.

After combing the marketplace, this is one of the best priced Tritan™ Copolyester Water Bottles I've found ~ only $4.99 ea., including your one color logo!

Tritan™ water bottles are perfect for fitness and diet centers, recreational centers, sports clubs and teams, organized outdoor events, or anywhere a water bottle is needed!

For more information on the product shown, or similar product, contact us today!

For more information on third-party product safety and reliability test results on the Eastman Tritan™ copolyester material, see THIS article.

Two "Green Thumbs" Up!

Those that know me well, know that I love things that fly ~ butterflies and birds, mostly!  It's because of my love for these critters, that I became an accidental gardener.  I've filled my yard with trees and plants that attract them and, as a result, spend serveral days a week pullin' weeds, and diggin' dirt out from under my fingernails.  Quite honestly, I don't know where I'd be without my tools of the trade ~ my handy Outdoor Gardening Kit!

This convenient roll up garden tool set includes spray bottle, twine with cutter, gloves, transplanter, mini trowel, mini cultivator, mini transplanter, anvil shears, pruning shear and kneeling cushion ~ more than enough to get those little jobs done!

This week, my friends at A.A. Advertising are offering this garden set for $19.99!!  Check it out!

There's also an Indoor Gardening Kit available, which includes a trowel, cultivator, transplanter, weeder, garden fork, pruning shears, anvil Shears, and Gloves!

Perfect as a gift-with-purchase from Real Estate Agents, Home Insurance Brokers, Mortgage Brokers, or Garden Centers!



Grow your brand with Gardening Kits from A.A. Advertising!  Contact us today!

Feature: Fabulous Friday Favorites

This week, I'm featuring one of my favorite "stress relievers" ~ the Muscle Man!

Looking to put some "muscle" into your next promotion?  Let the Muscle Man flex his rippling biceps, wearing a t-shirt emblazoned with your logo or message, for as little as $3 ea.

Perfect for Gyms, Fitness or Diet Centers, Sporting Goods stores, Health care providers, or anywhere "strong results" are desired!

With the right slogan ["Building a stronger future"], the Muscle Man can give your next promotion that extra PUNCH!

Pass him out at trade shows, use him as a membership gift, or as a gift with purchase. 



There are many other stress reliever characters available, like "Alice" or "The Boss"!

Consider others that I have featured HERE or contact us today for more ideas with impact!