Feature: Fabulous Friday Favorites

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!