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Market: Automotive Objective: A motorcycle dealership wanted professional, branded document pouches to hold important paperwork for new customers to take home after their motorcycle purchase. They ...
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Spring is finally here! You know what that means: flowers are blooming, birds are chirping, and the days are getting longer. It also means lots of rain, from light spring showers to booming thundersto...
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Most of us spend as much time at our desks as we do in our homes. If that’s the case, we should all put some time and effort into making sure our workspace is as happy and motivating as possible...
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With more and more people preferring to conduct business exclusively online, a user-friendly website isn’t just desirable, it’s required if you want to be successful. These seven tips will...
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Description: Mini Flip Pad Jotter Industry: Financial What it was purchased for: An investment firm wanted to promote their new financial blog to their existing customers with a memorable branded it...
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Empathy is the ability to feel the same emotions felt by someone else. This trait allows you to feel pain for a friend whose going through a divorce, or excitement for a sister who was recently propos...
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Did you know that American consumers own, on average, at least three connected devices? Add your logo to these top tech accessories and your company will become a part of your customers’ daily l...
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If you work in real estate, you know that your field generates billions of dollars in revenue per year in residential, commercial and industrial sectors. And you could pocket a good amount of that yie...
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Item: JAFFA® Scalloped Edge Vase Purpose: Gift vase for use during wedding ceremonies Audience: Engaged couples A church wanted an elegant and useful gift for couples who chose their venue for ...
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It’s 2020, and Generation Z is growing up. The generation includes people born between 1995 and the 2010s, putting the group’s eldest squarely in their mid-twenties. Chances are that you m...
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The Voyager Jacket Go ahead, chart a course for adventure! This waterproof breathable, packable rain jacket is the right choice for any destination and will be your new favorite travel companion. ...
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Description: Coupon Photo Folder Industry: Hospitality What it was purchased for: A restaurant was looking for a unique way to deliver custom printed coupons to their guests to attract more repeat b...
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Ah yes, family picnics. The deli sandwiches, games, and abundance of sunshine. Summertime is the best time to fill up the basket, dust off the checkered blanket, and head out to your local park. T...
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Look around your office and you will probably find that your coworkers’ desktops are riddled with a variety of knick-knacks, toys, puzzles, and stress balls. Office toys are a great way to st...
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Description: Custom Cap Industry: Trade Show/Convention/Events What it was purchased for: A major national racing event was looking for giveaways to hand out to folks in suites and VIP sponsors. The...
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Objective An event organizer wanted consistent branding for everything from their tournament save the dates to golfer giveaways. Products Custom Tri-Fold Calendar, A2 (4-1/4" x 5-1/2") Folded Print...
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The NY Yankees wanted to create special commemorative bottles to celebrate Derek Jeter’s accomplishments at Yankee Stadium. They chose 150 magnum-sized (1.5L) bottles with a special logo and Jet...
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Taking a lunch break is important. It’s a time when you can step away from your computer and have a little “me” time. Your lunch break should be a time when you can unplug and stop t...
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Finance-themed promotional products are a great marketing investment and help increase brand awareness and customer loyalty. These 7 products can be used as financial seminar gifts, banking giveaways,...
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Activewear promotional products are a great option for company wellness programs, fitness centers, or any brand promoting an active lifestyle! Exercise is an important part of our overall wellness and...
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Have you ever worked at a 9 to 5 job where there is a mandatory uniform? But... this required uniform is old, frumpy, and 100 percent unflattering? We've been there too! There are benefits of uniform...
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Whether you’re traveling by plane or by car, it’s important to stay safe and comfortable. As COVID-19 cases continue to fall and the amount of vaccinated people rises, business travel is b...
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Description: 3 Section Lunch Container Industry: Healthcare What it was purchased for: A hospital was looking for a unique lunch packet for nurses, doctors, and anyone else employed at any of the ho...
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We all strive to be our best selves, but sometimes it’s easier said than done. We can all make excuses to make unhealthy choices. Your niece has a birthday and it would seem rude to turn down th...
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Market: Entertainment Product Use: Gift With Purchase Promotion: A major theme park chose the Safeguard Security Waist Belt as a gift with purchase for customers who bought season passes. The wais...
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So, you're running out of gift ideas. Over the years, you've given your clients things they like, such as a cat Star Wars poster, tickets to see their favorite band, or even as far as their favorite h...
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Description: Foldable Chair Industry: Education/Sports What it was purchased for: A high school wanted to purchase an item they could resell to the parents in the spirit shop for fundraising dollars...
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Unpredictable weather is a shared experience in life. No matter your age, geographical location, job, or personality, it will always rain. These unique and functional promotional products are sure to ...
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Product: Custom Malibu Sunglasses Industry: Automotive/Banking What it was purchased for: A car company wanted to find a product that would promote their brand at a local college BCS Bowl Games. Ho...
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Objective A bakery owner had built solid connections with other service providers within their local event industry. But they were looking to grow their business within the wedding market. Produc...
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It’s just a fact of life: everyone loves cool car accessories. Neat stuff to make life commuting on the road a little bit safer and more convenient. Whether your client is a car dealer, car deta...
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Objective: A local bank wanted a way to thank their new customers with a promotional gift item that would have a high-perceived value. Product: Beach Trifold Calendar Personalization: The bank inc...
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Description: Plush Big Paw Bear with Shirt Industry: Financial Services / Banking What it was purchased for: A bank chain needed a product for tellers to hand out to new account members. How it was...
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Description: Dart Pen Industry: Technology What it was purchased for: A data storage company wanted an item they could put on their company store website in which branches or divisions could purchas...
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No matter what decade you think of when you think of “retro products”, you can bet there’s a customizable product perfect for your next event. Using nostalgia to promote your busines...
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Item: WideBody® Message Pen Purpose: Inform people about range of services Audience: Clients and general public A chiropractic office wanted to inform clients and others about their range of...
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Mindfulness. That's been a big buzzword recently. It means being mindful to take care of yourself, both physically and mentally – especially mentally. Recently, and especially with the re...
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Business owners have a lot to lose in the event of an unfortunate data breach. From intellectual property to customer lists to bank account numbers, hackers have their eyes set on the most invaluable ...
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What do outdoor gear brands like Marmot® and Teva® have in common? Their target customers, high-value brand partners, and pretty much all of their employees are thirsty for adventure in the ...
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Pet owners who have been working from home over the past few months have had their hands full. Juggling work along with dogs or cats requires attention, and many pets have likely adjusted to having th...
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Nothing says summertime better than lounging on a pool float, roasting marshmallows under the stars, or feasting on tender barbecue. It’s time to light up the grill, because these smokin&rsqu...
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Description: Keep Warm Buddy Set Industry: Education What it was purchased for: A local school was looking for a fundraiser item to help older kids raise money for an overnight camping trip. They ch...
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When it comes to building a successful company culture, maintaining positive employee attitude is key. Not only are happy employees more productive, but your company is also more likely to attract and...
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Each school year, millions of students hit the books, shoot some hoops, and work hard to bring home that golden 4.0 GPA. Sometimes, the best way to promote your brand is by supporting the students in ...
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We all want to succeed in business and in life, but sometimes we could use an extra boost of motivation. Some of the most successful people we have ever known have failed many times before succeeding....
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Description: 10 Oz. Aztec Spooner Mug Industry: Advertising / Marketing / Publishing What it was purchased for: A major coupon distributor was looking for a thank you to give out to advertisers. ...
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Product: Auto Safety Kit Industry: Banking What it was purchased for: As a gift to anyone who opened a new bank account for over $1,000.00. How it was distributed: The bank was looking for a brande...
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According to a 2016 AAA Foundation report, American drivers spend an average of more than 17,600 minutes behind the wheel each year. Now, imagine that someone is looking at products with your logo for...
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Description: Standard Door Hangers Industry: Automotive What it was purchased for: A collision center wanted to increase the number of customer satisfaction survey responses and boost online appoint...
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It can be tough for people in the medical field to get their names out to new patients. If you own a restaurant, you can have your cool mascot show up at a local sports game and toss out t-shirts. But...
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An organized desk is a happy desk and the perfect time to clean and reorganize your desk is at the beginning of the new quarter! Whether it's Q1 or Q4 – sometimes filing away old projects, dusti...
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Description: Keep Warm Buddy Set Industry: Education What it was purchased for: A local school was looking for a fundraiser item to help older kids raise money for an overnight camping trip. The...
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It’s fun giving out promotional products like fidget spinners and stress balls, but sometimes you need an option for the guy that likes to keep it a bit more professional. These business casu...
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A company was looking for unique items to commemorate the celebration of its 45th year in business. They wanted to incorporate a new logo that communicated the anniversary as well as the range of prod...
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Grab your keys and prepare for a Bo Duke slide across the hood of your car. It’s time to take a look at 10 promo products for auto-lovers. For this list, we put together a travel-bag of gear wor...
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Once you’ve found the perfect promotional product for your business or organization, the next step is to emblazon it with your logo or message. Depending on the item, there may be multiple decor...
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Item: 8GB Custom USB 2.0 Flash Drive Purpose: Provide information about the school and programs Audience: Students and prospective students A community college was looking for a unique way to di...
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Now, more than ever before, people are focused on enriching their lives with healthy habits and wellbeing practices. In fact, the health & wellness industry has seen exponential growths over the past ...
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Corporate gifts are a great way to thank your clients for keeping you in business. When done right, they can also function as employee rewards/incentives. Here are a few of our favorite promotional pr...
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Description: Spoon Mug Industry: Advertising What it was purchased for: A major coupon distributor was looking for a thank you to give out to advertisers. How it was distributed: The spoon mugs w...
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Stories are powerful. From sharing stories around the campfire to writing fictional novels, storytelling has connected people together for thousands of years. But, have you ever considered storytelli...
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Product: Non-Woven Shopper Tote Bag Industry: Bookstore What it was purchased for: A large college bookstore wanted to feature a reusable shopping bag for students. The goal was to get the students ...
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If you’ve ever watched a TED talk or listened to any of your teachers in school, you’ll know that setting goals are the stepping stones to getting where you want to be in life. You watch o...
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With football season right around the corner, people are gearing up to support their favorite teams. Whether they’re grilling hot dogs at a tailgate or cheering in the stands, fans love wearing...
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Sometimes it’s good to take a moment and get in touch with Mother Earth. Not only are these products great for printing your company logo or message, but they also serve dual purposes. The produ...
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Even as much of our world goes digital and paperless, the pen remains an essential tool in both office and home life. With so many different types of pens, choosing the “write” one can be ...
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Oh, babies! What a joy to welcome. Bringing a new baby into the world is so exciting (but also stressful and frequently sleepless). New parents know that there’s a lot to procure and prepare bef...
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Industry: Hospitality Personalization: A small sandwich shop wanted to increase their business during lunch hour. Their target market was people who worked near their restaurant. Method of Distribut...
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A gym wanted to promote their additional personal training services. The client gave the Compact Aluminum Power Bank 4000 mAh away to new clients who booked an initial consultation with a trainer. Sin...
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If you're in the law business, you know that brand recognition is everything. In fact, repeat clients and referrals are some of the top avenues through which law firms gain business. If you're looking...
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Promotional products aren’t just for niche industry operations. Whether you are a small organization looking to grow your business, or an established company wanting to reach a new market, a pro...
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Admit it, when you get a goodie bag full of promotional products, or you see a booth at a trade show - you immediately gravitate towards the stress relievers. Stress relievers have evolved well beyond...
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A hat is a hat, right? With so many different styles available, it’s easy to get confused. With this quick guide to promotional headwear, you’ll learn the differences between the various s...
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Promotional products aren't just for niche industry operations. Whether you are a small organization looking to grow your business, or an established company wanting to reach a new market, a product b...
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You don’t have to work in the field of promotional products to notice the impact they can have on any organization’s marketing efforts. As the most effective medium of advertising across a...
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As a marketing professional, you understand better than anyone the importance of establishing a distinct brand presence for your company. People gravitate to those they identify with and can trust wit...
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Suppose you're looking for a cause to support to make sure that your business is responsible and giving back to the community. In that case, breast cancer awareness is an excellent choice because it i...
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So, you’re launching a new product or service? Congratulations – what an exciting time for your business! We understand that your next step is to develop your action plan to make this laun...
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Kevin and Bethany were both asked if they could be interviewed by EDGE magazine to be featured as next generation rising entrepreneurs in the promotional product industry. The article was published in...
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For any marketing project to be effective, it is essential to have a strategic plan in place. Below I’ve outlined how to plan your next marketing project in just 5 easy steps. 1. Assess your...
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*A veterinarian needed an item to thank customers and gain exposure for her vet office. She mailed the stapled Puppies and Kittens calendar along with a thank-you letter to her customers, encouraging ...
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In the heart of Times Square is the Westin New York; one of the crown jewels in the hotel franchise's collection. The prestigious hotel has won numerous awards and is consistently on the cutting edge ...
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*Description: Set of 4 Measuring Cups Industry: Hospitality / Tourism What it was purchased for: A company in the Milwaukee area wanted to spice up a "normal giveaway" into some kind of theme. They ...
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Today, we will conclude our series on the importance of following up with prospects and clients by talking about creativity in the follow-up. In my experience, creativity is sorely lacking in most com...
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Last week, I talked about how follow-up should be done purposefully. There needs to be a reason. There needs to be an objective. Once you understand the importance of follow-up and realize that it nee...
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Last week, I talked about the importance of follow-up. If you want more business, you have to commit to the idea of following up with clients and prospects. If you want to be the best salesperson you ...
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I have often been asked how my wife and I were able to start a business and grow (and sustain) it so quickly. While there are many ways to answer this question, one of the main reasons why our busines...
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I want to put a disclaimer at the beginning and be very clear about something. When I ask if we should accept who we are, I am not talking about self-respect or self-love. If we don't first have self-...
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This article will conclude our series on Rethinking Referrals. Thus far, we have discussed the different “problems” and “negatives” with relying on referrals as your main busin...
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In this article, we will be discussing the final “negative” to relying on referrals as your predominant business plan. Next week, we will conclude this series of articles by talking about ...
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Today, we continue in our series of articles called “Rethinking Referrals.” If you haven’t read the first two articles, you can do so by clicking here (Introduction) and here (The Li...
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Last week, I gave an introduction to this series of articles called Rethinking Referrals (to read the article, click here). This week, I will begin to explain why we should rethink referrals. One of...
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How are you getting your customers and clients? This is a question I ask just about everyone I meet in business. The typical answer to this question is something to the effect of “word of mouth ...
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I like results. Who doesn’t, right? If I am doing something and I am not seeing the results, it makes it harder to keep doing it. In fact, in a lot of cases, I ended up quitting projects or cert...
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Making connections and building relationships are crucial to success if you are in sales in any form or fashion. So, obviously, the last thing I want to do is burn bridges. This means that every time ...
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If you work in sales in any capacity, chances are you rely on e-mail more than just about any other form of communication. This reason alone should be enough to convince us of the importance of how we...
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The holidays are upon us! Parents are rushing to get their Christmas shopping done and many are starting to feel the anticipatory stress of family get-togethers! While we here at Pendergrass Promos In...
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Follow-up. Follow-up. Follow-up. Following up is the #1 rule if you are going to have any success in your business. However, it isn’t just about following up. In order to be effective, your f...
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For a business to succeed, it must sell its products or services. The location may be perfect, the staff may be professional, and the office may be organized and have the latest technology available. ...
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Are you building relationships with your clients or are you just selling products and services? The more I work in the business world as a business owner, the more I realize the importance of building...
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Since my early teenage years, I was often told that I had a “gift” --- the gift of gab. I always took it as a compliment. While many of my friends were always shy around others, I had no p...
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Do you need more clients? Are you looking for more customers? If the answer to these questions is “yes,” then what are you currently doing to make that happen? What kind of plans do you ha...
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What motivates you? What drives you to be the best you can be? When you’re working hard, who are you thinking of? What are you thinking about? In this article, I want to talk about the differenc...
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In today’s technologically driven society, it is easier than ever for your clients to find your competition. Plus, there is always someone out there selling your product for a little less and wh...
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"No. I am not interested. No thanks. Go away. Don’t call back. I don’t know what you’re selling, but I know I don’t want it." The list goes on and on. There are many ways peopl...
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Nearly 70% of Americans participate in Halloween parties and activities, making Halloween a great time to promote your business. With Halloween just around the corner, now is the time to be purchas...
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How successful have your trade shows been in the past? Do you get the leads you hope for? Do you get the kind of traffic to your display/booth that you expect? Are you able to effectively follow-up wi...
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We live in a day and age where we are all blessed to have an overflow of tools and information at our disposal to help us when it comes to figuring out who our target client is. Whether it is website ...
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Companies will spend billions of dollars this year on efforts aimed at influencing their potential customers by following different marketing strategies. Marketing is the most creative influence for b...
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In the last article, I discussed the difference between being productive and just being busy. We established that being busy actually makes you less productive. When you’re busy, you don’t...
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We hear it all the time, don’t we? You know what I am talking about. A typical conversation these days seems to center around how “busy” we all are. Does the following sound familiar...
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In this article, I want to talk about why promotional products don't work. Yup, you read that correctly. Sometimes they are nothing but a waste of good marketing money. Obviously, I believe that promo...
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The Athens-Limestone County community is celebrating their small businesses and their owners this week. Kevin Pendergrass of Pendergrass Promos began his business in February 2016. "The biggest thi...
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Wow! We can't say THANK YOU enough! It was a privilege for Pendergrass Promos to be presented as one of the business success stories at the Small Business Development Center day! Kevin Pendergrass was...
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We had a great time at the 2017 Building Home and Remodeling Show at the Von Braun Center. We were able to go visit our customers and see them use their promo products in action! DreamMaker Bath & K...
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We are always excited to be able to work with Athens State University. Athens State University is the oldest 2 year Upper Division university in Alabama! Below are some pictures of the t-shirts we did...
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Last Friday, I had the honor and privilege of speaking at Hot Coffee located at Hudson Alpha in Huntsville, Alabama. Hot Coffee is a weekly networking even where business leaders, owners and professio...
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