PROMOTION COMMOTION

PowerStick and PowerTrip - Never leave home without it!

At the recently concluded PPAI event in Las Vegas, promotional product distributors (of which we are!) had the pleasure of discovering many of the new gifts and gizmos available for branding and executive gift giving.  One of the best products was also an award winner at the Consumer Electronic Show.

USB POWERED PORTABLE CHARGER

The Powerstick is the winner of the CES Award for Best of Innovation. It charges mobile devices such as BlackBerrys, cell phones, smart phones, PDAs, iPhones, iPods, digital cameras, GPS and MP3 Players. It is simply charged from any USB port including computers and laptops and then used to charge mobile devices; no disposable batteries or wall chargers are required.

• Replaces all your chargers with one convenient power source
• Uses no disposable batteries, and eliminates the need for wall chargers.
• The size of a stick of gum, it fits easily in your pocket or purse and weighs only 40 grams.
• Is safe for mobile devices, as it has a micro-controlled processor that provides power only as needed.
• Certain models available with 2GB, 4GB or 8GB of memory.

Powerstick USB Chargers with memory

Never be without power again!

NEW!!! TRIPLE POWERED PORTABLE POWERHOUSE

The PowerTrip is a winner of the 2011 CES Innovation award. It charges mobile devices such as BlackBerrys, cell phones, smart phones, PDAs, iPhones, iPods, IPads, digital cameras, GPS and MP3 Players.

• It can receive a full charge from a wall socket, a supplemental through a USB port, and a top-up through its solar PV panel.
• Replaces all your chargers with one convenient power source.
• Fully charged can power five Blackberrys or IPhones
• The first wall charger with its own battery
• Is safe for mobile devices, as it has a micro-controlled processor that provides power only as needed.
• Charges cellphones, PDAs and MP3 players through your device’s USB cable.
• Available with 4GB , 8GB or 16GB of memory.

Powertrip was the Best Product at CES 2011

Portable juice!

Here's a video from the show about both products. They are available both for corporate branding and for retail through Amazon.com. For more information, feel free to email us at salesATwebbmarDOTcom.

 

PowerStick - NEW 8G Power

You can't ever be away without one.  This product is now available for corporate branding. Please contact us at salesATwebbmarDOTcom and we'll get these much desired tech power source and memory storage device for your high level VIPs.

For an opportunity to win one of these,  WATCH this space

Non-Slip Recovery Tags From TrackItBack and egrips®

Looking for a really useful, timely promotional product to maintain your brand exposure and recall?  Check out this featured item below!  When two great  ideas from two excellent suppliers join forces, they come up with one exceptional and affordable product. YOU win, your CLIENTS win!  Imagine your full colored logo on your clients' mobile devices! 

And how many mobile devices are out there?

TrackItBack and eGrips® have joined forces in an exclusive partnership to provide you with what is sure to be the best promotional product ever!

TrackItBack's Non-Slip Recovery Tags not only prevent your cell phone,iPhone, BlackBerry and other mobile devices from sliding around, but also help return them to you when lost.

egrips® is a non-slip stick on that you place on the backs of your mobile devices to prevent it from slipping, even from your hands. They are available with just a logo, but I think the added recovery tag feature is a wonderful (and NEW) idea!

These tags are packaged with a card that comes with standard instructions or you can customize the card as well. 

 

MSRP Pricing follows but please contact sales(at)webbmar(dot)com for a written quote or for more information.

Now You Can Read The Fine Print

These days there will be lots of 'fine print' and reading the little details will be of utmost importance. Today, we received our sample of the HawkPen (tm) and are happy to recommend it for many reasons including these features:

• Magnify and illuminate menus, medicine bottles, cell phones, theater programs, maps, etc.
• Eliminates eye strain
• Perfect for the Baby Boomer generation - Magnifiers!
• Low light conditions? Not a problem with this pen! Super bright LED emergency flashlight
• Designed and built to last. Replaceable batteries and pen cartridge
• 3 - in - 1 gift (pen, flashlight, magnifier) - Multi-purpose and great ROI

Available in Black, Blue and Pink

The worldwide patent pending HawkPen has a 3x optical grade magnifying lens and a superbright LED.  It is an essential item for everyone, and its high perceived value and functionality make it a great promotions product.  Black gift box is included.

PERFECT Promotional Solution!

Going Somewhere? Don't Forget Your Gadget Power!

It's happened to me and may have happened to you.  Packing for that quick business (or pleasure) trip and you FORGOT your power adapter! Here's one way you can keep it handy - and even better, take one adapter with different TIPS for your different gadgets!

Now, how simple did your life just get!!

Available for the corporate market, branded with your logo.  Contact Webbmar | The PromoMarketer for information and pricing.  

Go Ahead, You Can Cheer About These!

In honor of Superbowl this weekend - let's turn our focus into affordable sports memorabilia!

Sports fans around the world - and especially in colleges and universities - love these best-selling noisemakers.  When inflated and sealed, they are hit together for loud cheering fun.  Custom imprinting makes a lasting impression with fans around the world.

Want something even better than these!  They're now BIODEGRADABLE!  You'll never have to worry about our earth when you use these fun cheer necessity!  Maintain your campus' eco-friendly programs and still let your school spirit fly!

Now you can even shed some light with your noise!  If you have a night time event, party, rally or bonfire, consider these light up noisemakers!

And from the Rollabana^TM family comes the Creat-a-bana^TM, a unique, blank, white Rollabana^TM that enables a fan to write messages on the self-retracting banner.  An optional writing board and markers are available with each order.  It's an ideal banner or sign for cheerleading teams, sports fans, limousine service or anyone wanting to display a message.

How much fun can this be!

To purchase these items, just contact us RIGHT HERE and you'll be on your way to a really memorable, fun filled and exciting party!

The Best of PPAI 2009 - POWERSTICK (Executive Gifts)

Booth by booth, aisle by aisle, floor by floor - and  we found the BEST item at the new BRANDS section of the convention.  Our  best item is  based on our criteria of usability and usefulness, excellent ROI and environmental efficiency.  It is also a good time in the current market for this neat energy pack as small as a pack of gum.   Introducing the award winning POWERSTICK by Ecosol, now available as a corporate branded gift item.

The Powerstick was exhibited at the PPAI's BRANDS section, separate from the rest of the supplier booths.  Anticipating that this would be an excellent green eco-friendly and smart item for executive gift giving, I asked if there were samples for me to review.  The two reps advised me that there were 20 samples that would be available by 9:30am the next day.  I asked to pre-pay for one to ensure we got one, and they were nice enough to oblige.  When I went over on Friday at 9:30am, all but two were gone. 

The POWERSTICK is USB powered portable charger that enables you to instantly bring your  mobile phones, PDAs, MP3 players back to life - on the go.  There's a power indicator that allows you to know how much juice you have on standby, and you can easily charge it back up via USB hub.  Perfect for travelers!  This item is available in retail at $59.99 (blank).  To inquire about promotional gift pricing or to purchase imprinted / branded POWERSTICKs  for  your next executive gift giving event or incentive promotions, contact  WEBBMAR Promotions and we'll be pleased to quote your request.

This Keychain Tool Can Someday Save Your Life

We'd like you to watch this short feature segment from the Today's Show today, January 6, 2009.   I've seen this before and we have featured this ResQMe tool in a previous post, but here it is in action:

 

This tool called the ResQMe and because it was featured on the Today Show, we thought it would be good to bring back the orignal article we wrote about it earlier last year. (Repeat article)

August 26, 2008 [reprint] A Handy Auto Safety Tool - ResQMe

We found a pretty innovative promotional item that is excellent for public & safety organizations as well as insurance, automotive & utility fleet industries.  We liked it's potentially life-saving features. 

This tool will not break windshields or windows made of laminated glass. Some vehicles may have laminated side windows. For vehicles with laminated side windows, ResQMe will still function.

Acclaimed throughout the U.S. for its innovation, ResQMe is a compact tool that cuts through jammed safety belts & breaks malfunctioning side & rear automotive windows. Its carefully engineered functions will allow safer transportation for any driver during leisure or work. (It is available as a keychain)

The perfect promotional item, ResQMe serves business in various aspects by providing safety in a manner that reflects both commitment & foresight. This product will shatter the competition & firmly place your company a step ahead of the rest.

Suitable for all markets. Excellent for public & safety organizations as well as insurance, automotive & utility fleet industries.

Available from Webbmar Promotions and by emailing sales(at)webbmar(dot)com.

We found a pretty innovative promotional item that is excellent for public & safety organizations as well as insurance, automotive & utility fleet industries.  We liked it's potentially life-saving features. 

This tool will not break windshields or windows made of laminated glass. Some vehicles may have laminated side windows. For vehicles with laminated side windows, ResQMe will still function.

Acclaimed throughout the U.S. for its innovation, ResQMe is a compact tool that cuts through jammed safety belts & breaks malfunctioning side & rear automotive windows. Its carefully engineered functions will allow safer transportation for any driver during leisure or work. (It is available as a keychain)

The perfect promotional item, ResQMe serves business in various aspects by providing safety in a manner that reflects both commitment & foresight. This product will shatter the competition & firmly place your company a step ahead of the rest.

Suitable for all markets. Excellent for public & safety organizations as well as insurance, automotive & utility fleet industries.

Available from Webbmar Promotions and by emailing sales(at)webbmar(dot)com.

We found a pretty innovative promotional item that is excellent for public & safety organizations as well as insurance, automotive & utility fleet industries.  We liked it's potentially life-saving features. 

This tool will not break windshields or windows made of laminated glass. Some vehicles may have laminated side windows. For vehicles with laminated side windows, ResQMe will still function.

Acclaimed throughout the U.S. for its innovation, ResQMe is a compact tool that cuts through jammed safety belts & breaks malfunctioning side & rear automotive windows. Its carefully engineered functions will allow safer transportation for any driver during leisure or work. (It is available as a keychain)

The perfect promotional item, ResQMe serves business in various aspects by providing safety in a manner that reflects both commitment & foresight. This product will shatter the competition & firmly place your company a step ahead of the rest.

Suitable for all markets. Excellent for public & safety organizations as well as insurance, automotive & utility fleet industries.

Available from Webbmar Promotions and by emailing sales(at)webbmar(dot)com.

The Best Promotional Products for 2008

2008 was a very green year.  Green in terms of promotional product inquiries, sales and interests.  We started this blog almost a year ago after we attended the PPAI tradeshow in January.  We knew then that environmentally appropriate gifts would be popular and we were pleasantly surprised at what soon unfolded.

When we began our blog, not much was said about BPA Free drinkware.  We saw it very early on, beginning with baby bottles (thanks to our little man, Nate!).  It soon made it's way into the promo industry and we picked up early.  As a result, these safe, Bisphenol-A free products were our hottest sellers!  Universities and corporations were quick to engage.  We have seen aluminum bottles come right on the heels of Camelbak bottles (first to be FREE).  Sigg bottles were once hot, and then surprisingly were replaced by similar looking bottles.  I was surprised that they stopped taking custom orders on their website. 

Webbmar Promotions continues to monitor quality manufacturers of safe drinkware.  Contact us at sales(at)webbmar(dot)com to discuss your imprinted promotions.

USB Flash drives remained a much sought-after promotional gifts especially for our high tech clients. While prices fluctuated, our customers were always pleased at our resourcefulness as we were able to score attractive looking flash drives from some of our preferred suppliers.  Quality was never compromised.  We even turned one order around in three days!

 

As with the prior year and even more so this year, decorated, embroidered and imprinted T SHIRTS and APPAREL were always hot.  Since we work with  the best contract decorators all over the USA, you will rest assured that you'll get a competitive price for your apparel promotions.  Organic cotton is beginning to be accepted by progressive and truly earth conscious corporations. 

GREEN is still very much IN.  As a result, we encourage reusable gifts such as the tote bags below. We were quite successful with these promotions for small and medium sized companies.  The imprint area on these polypropylene grocery totes is so large and visible that it makes one of the BEST promotional gifts one can give.  Additionally, your recipients like the discounts they get when these bags are reused in grocery stores! 

As we move into 2009, we predict that these will remain popular as businesses and corporations look for high ROI product that will NEVER see the darkness of a desk drawer. BRAND NAME products will be big.   We continue to source the industry for only the BEST quality promotional gift products, high perceived value without breaking the bank.

You can always depend on us.

What You Want - We've Got It: Multi Use Is Best Buy

If you don't know what you're looking for, don't worry - we have suggestions.  If you think you have everything you need, think again.  Have a hard time with gift ideas?  We'll offer you solutions.

Here's an item that each techie will love and appreciate.  From our preferred supplier Mobile Edge incredibly handy Card Reader & 3-Port Hub.  It's actually  2 devices in one! On one hand, it reads all formats of multimedia cards you might use with your camera, PDA or other device. On the other hand, it adds 3 USB 2.0 ports to your computer system, meaning you can connect your devices, whether at home or on the road. A 1-2 punch of productivity, the Mobile Edge Card Reader & 3-Port Hub is ready to keep you moving and working at the same time!

Features:

• High Speed USB 2.0
  
• Ultra-Compact design for portability
  
• Compatible with SmartMedia, xD, Secure Digital, MMC, MemoryStick, MS Pro Duo, CompactFlash and MicroDrive cards
  
• USB Plug-and-Play, no additional drivers required!
  
• Works with Windows 95 / 98 / ME / 2000 / XP and Vista or Mac OS 9.1, 10.2 (Jaguar), 10.3 (Panther), 10.4 (Tiger), 10.5 (Leopard)

Trust me when I say this is one uber handy device especially for the multi tasker, gadget guru.  I currently work with a flash drive, an SD drive from a camera and a compact flash drive from my Rebel xTI camera. This device will keep you compact and efficient.  Great for the business traveler too!

Great executive level branded gift.  Contact sales(at)webbmar(dot)com for more information and confirm pricing.

Build Your Own Tech Set

Can't decide what to give the tech guys?  We'll help you build a set!  These items above can cost less than $15.00.  Three tech gifts in a free gift case!  Tell us who  you're gifting and we'll send you suggestions. It's that simple when you work with us.  We do the work, you just say yay or nay!  Stress free and we promise to stay in budget.

For best savings, order early to avail of the more economical ground shipping.  If you have a corporate UPS or Fedex account, we'll be happy to use that so you can avail of your corporate discount. 

Power - When You Need It

We all can remember instances when our mobile devices and electronic gadgets have run out of 'juice' just when you need it most.  Blame it on Murphy's Law?  Perhaps, but it doesn't always have to be that way.

When you're multi-tasking, you're bound to forget one thing or another.  However, we've got a gift that your recipients will love and will thank you for.

At only $6.99 for a minimum of 100 units (one color imprint included) - This USB car charger is THE gift for the man or woman ON THE ROAD.  Charge your iPod, Blackberry, mobile phone, MP3/MP4 and more! Available in black or white, we can already envision the smiles you'll be getting from the folks you'll be gifting this to.  Appreciation guaranteed.

Contact sales(at)webbmar(dot)com and we will be glad to provide your company with a sample to consider. 

Beating the Parking Meter

Parking meter worries can now be a thing of the past!  Meet a parking meter's worse enemy - and your best friend.  This key tag will come in really handy for anyone that needs to monitor a meter's time.  Set this baby up to remind you when you're close to TIME's UP!  Just say NEVER AGAIN to parking tickets!  An EXCELLENT promotional item for ANY promotion.

In fact, this can be set to remind you of anything!  Priced from $6.17 to $8.88 (96 pieces minimum).  The price includes your one color logo imprinted in one location.

Contact us at sales(at)webbmar(dot)com if you have additional inquiries or to facilitate your next USEFUL promotions.  We look forward to working with you and know you love our unique suggestions and ideas.

WEBBMAR  is a member of PPAI, the Mark of a Professional - the Promotional Product Association Interntational. 

New Product: QuikTop - Ingenious Great Timing Promotional Item

You may have seen this on television but now this is just in - and available for promotional imprinting and branding.  Extend the life of your drink!  Think about it, no waste and no more flat drinks. The can is completely recyclable and the top is completely reusable and brandable!  Great for outdoor events, corporate picnics. Even better - no bugs and bees when you're outdoors!

Thanks to an ingenious patented system, QuikTop® reseals your soda cans with a simple click, keeping every sip as refreshing as the first. You can preserve the taste and carry your can with you until the last drop.

100% hermetic - With QuikTop® the carbonation is preserved, keeping your drinks from becoming flat, your favorite drink is always refreshing! Keeps drinks Fresh & Fizzy. Seals in carbonation for days. Light and easy, safer, no-spill drinking. Leak proof & airtight, safe to go anywhere.

Practical: for picnics, hikes, bicycle rides, traveling, fishing, at the beach, boating, camping, in the car, on the bus, on a scooter, on horseback, or for happy hour, QuikTop® is for every occasion, quench your thirst for taste!

Other features!

• By sliding the cap under the tab, QuikTop® facilitates opening your can: ladies, no more broken nails!

• Cap, cup, coaster! You can use it as a cup to toast with friends or as a coaster to avoid those terrible condensation marks left behind on wooden furniture …drink smart!

• For serious drinkers, a little space designed for a straw is incorporated in the filter that prevents those naughty bees from flying in your drink.

• When your can is empty, pinch the tiny ears on QuikTop® with both hands, run it through running water and it is ready to be used over and over again.

• Also dishwasher safe.

This is a NEW product in the branding and promotional market.  Available from Webbmar by contacting us at sales(at)webbmar(dot)com.

Grill America!!

If gas prices are keeping you home, then here's a great way to enjoy that home time.  Spend some quality time in the kitchen or right by your backyard grill! I found these amazing cooking magazines and I'm excited to start trying some new recipes starting tomorrow! Check out my loot!

And while you're at it, here's a cook's tool to make your day!

The ultimate multi function barbeque tool. Has a digital cooking thermometer for accurate food temperature read-outs. The thermo fork folds in for safe storage. Features a spatula/bottle opener with serrated edge for cutting and tenderizing meat. Also features a comfortable ergonomic handle with soft-grip texture finish. Cooking modes include beef, veal, lamb, pork, chicken and turkey.

Priced from $13.95 to $18.00 (minimum is 50 pieces); price includes one color logo in one location.

America, turn of those car engines - and light up your grill!

Available from sales(at)webbmar(dot)com, the premier solutions finder for promotional gifts and corporate branding.  For more information and ideas for outdoor barbeque and cooking fun, visit our SITE HERE.  Enjoy!!

Cool New Mid Year Promotional Items

In the middle of the year, our suppliers usually introduce new product for promotional gifting. I'll be able to see most of these at the trade show in August, but for now - here's a sampling of some cool items I think you'll like.  Priced right and super useable.

This flashlight is a take-off from the Dynamo crank style, but instead, you just pull the string to charge the flashlight.  Priced from $4.95 to $6.00, this torch light includes 3 LED bright bulbs.  Minimum 150 pieces.

Now check out this new item on the right which fits in your auto cup holder.  It's an organizer which fits an MP3 player, cell hone, note pad and pens.  The bottom has an opening for your charger.  A great promotional item for the auto industry, banks, insurance - and any company looking for BRANDING opportunities.  Made of foam and priced from $3.25 to $4.00.

Another lighting option is featured here. I'm a firm believer is multi-use tools and this one is a keeper.  A 10 in 1 with super LED lights. Major bang for minor bucks. Features include: stainless steel knife, bottle opener, nail file, screwdriver with double hxagon wrench, fish scaler / hook remover, punch, saw blade with serrated edge.  The flashlight has four white LED lights and red flashing light function.

Priced at $9.95 to $11.00 with a one color logo included in one location.

Take advantage of NEW promotional products being introduced. Contact sales(at)webbmar.com and just ask us for MORE NEW products.  We will continue to post the great and cool ones here, so come back to our site, BOOKMARK US, and visit often so you have the clear advantage.

New Multi Functional Promotional Gifts

Here are some NEW, high tech, cool and multi functional (gotta have it) promotional products that have recently been introduced. 

Flash drives are still a hot item - it is always in demand and now form and function has become real inventive. Take this USB flash drive with an LED light and laser pointer.

Perfect for the traveller who has to bring his or her presentation.  They'll be a much sought-after gift and is perfect for executives.

For the laptop community - or even great for travellers - this USB lamp will not just illuminate your work in the dark thanks to four bright LEDs, it also has a built in music speaker.  Not only that, a microphone will enable you to teleconference on the go.

And finally, my favorite!

I am not a big fan of laptop keyboards - so this waterproof, foldable, rinsable and uber hygenic keyboard will keep you working - or blogging.  It's the perfect companion to your laptop but will also work with your desktop computer.

Brand it.  Minimums are low, only 25 pieces each.  You may contact us if you would like to sample and see how they work.  As always, we only sell from super suppliers.

Say you saw it here. Available from Webbmar(dot)com.

Custom Brookstone Products

Have you ever visited a BROOKSTONE at your local mall? 

Did you know that WEBBMAR can help get 95% of these items for your company?  Yes We Can!  Now you can get these cool gifts and gadgets for your company with your corporate logo on them. 

Come to think of it, if it's  imprintable - we'll work the back way in and get items imprinted for you!  It's what we do for leading edge companies who want something different. Something cool.  Something you want and your clients will love!

Quantity orders or just INCENTIVE gifts, REWARD excellence or gift another EXECUTIVE - just let us know what it is you need.  Email us at sales(at)webbmar.com - the giving experts.

SMILE - You're on Candid USB Camera

You'll never know when a camera will come in handy. With digital technology, most people have more than one cameras around their homes - but don't have one around when it's really needed.  Here a handy remedy that will ensure you to have one when you need it.

This 4 - in - 1 camera offers a DIGITAL camera, a WEBCAM, a MOVIE CLIP recorder and a USB flash drive.  It comes with a lanyard so you can hang it around your neck.  It's portable for mobile computers and small enough to leave inside your purse.   You might have the next YouTube hit!

Available from WEBBMAR with logo imprinted.  Available as blank items too.   This is an excellent mid level management and executive gift or a corporate incentive give (Employee of the Month).

For more information, please contact sales(at)webbmar.com.

USB Packaging - Never Been Better

 

There's never been a more fun time to gift USB drives than now. Ultra thin and really tiny and portable, multi function, classic, and color color color.  On the credit card size, you can imprint 1 - 4+ colors.  USB Flash drives continue to be the most sought after premium gift.

Contact sales(at)webbmar.com for MORE options or to discuss any of the above.  For more gift and promotional ideas, please visit our main shopping site at WEBBMAR.