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Production Editor

Promotional Fashionista

By Colleen McKenna

About Colleen

Colleen McKenna is Production Editor for Promo Marketing Magazine.
 

Kiwi's Coaching Corner

Paul  Kiewiet
10 Things You Need to Know To Become a Promotional Professional
May 23, 2013

Ten tips for becoming a pro in the promotional products industry....



Big Picture Promo

Matt Kaspari, CAS
The Empowerment Marketing Conversation
May 23, 2013

Having a meaningful rather than demeaning conversation with your customers is the key to a successful brand, product or campaign....



Be Bold, Be Different, Be Memorable

Rick Greene, MAS
Listening 101
May 22, 2013

A good listener is a valuable friend, and a valuable friend is a trusted business partner....



Be Dazzled

Elise Hacking Carr
The Baby Boom: 3 Must-have Maternity Pieces
May 21, 2013

The rumors about Beyoncé’s second pregnancy may be false, but that shouldn’t stop you from outfitting other moms-to-be in promotional...



Mike's Blog

Michael Cornnell
Sales Channel Conflict: How a Furniture Wholesaler Resolved the Issue of Selling Direct
May 20, 2013

An importer in an industry similar to ours comes to a decision on this risky, make-or-break-your-business issue....



Not So Technically Speaking

Dale Denham
The High Cost of a Low Training Budget
May 16, 2013

If you train your staff, there's a risk they'll leave; if you don't, there's a risk they'll stay.
...



Jeff's Rant

Jeff Solomon, MAS
Why...?
May 16, 2013

Why... be connected? I've often talked about my love of trade shows and the value of business relationships, which are...



Selling Smarter

Rosalie Marcus
Help! My Customers Know the Codes
May 14, 2013

A promotional products distributor recently wrote me and asked how to handle clients that have figured out the industry's pricing...



Beyond Words

Rebecca Kollmann, MAS+
A Blog of a Different Color
May 13, 2013

When we communicate with others—through a presentation, through graphics or through text in an article—the use of color can truly...



Embellished

Kyle Richardson
Call For Sources: Michigan Suppliers and Distributors
May 10, 2013

Do you work in Michigan, or do you sell into the restaurant industry? I want to hear from you....



The Hot Button

Mary Ellen Nichols, MAS
Have You Cleaned Out Your Teenager's Gym Bag Lately?
May 1, 2013

Performance clothing has changed over the past 10 years: silkier, stretchier, more mesh, even less stinky in some cases. So...



Friday Sales-thought of the Week!

Dale Limes, MAS
Reverse Engineer Your Sales Success
Mar 18, 2013

Steven Covey reminds us that when setting goals ... "Start with the end in mind." That is to visualize the...



Editor's Notes

Nichole Stella
The Perfect Match
Mar 5, 2013

The Super Bowl has also become the Ad Bowl, where brands duke it out to see who has the funniest,...



Compliance Chat

D E Fenton
When a Picture Says a Thousand Words: Bangladesh
Nov 30, 2012

It takes a single negative image to undo even the most successful campaigns in the eyes of your customers—and many...



My Two Cents

Rick Brenner
CPSC General Counsel Clarifies Distributor Responsibilities for Children's Apparel
Oct 8, 2012

There aren't many distributors who would describe themselves as manufacturers. But under CPSIA, the majority of promotional products distributors—at least...



The Sales Challenge

Bill Farquharson
Think and Succeed
May 29, 2012

What would happen if you woke up in the morning and your first thought was, "I am never going to...



Creating More Purposeful Sales Conversations

Lisa Leitch, CSP, MAS
Under 100 Days to Achieve 2011 Goals
Oct 20, 2011

It's hard to believe, but there are fewer than 100 days left to achieve 2011 goals! Are you on track...



Industry Voices

Guest Contributor
In a Recession, Dress Up To Cheer Up
Jan 20, 2010

A few weeks ago, I had dinner with Executive Apparel's president and its director of product development in Orlando, Florida....



7 Winter Promotions

 
Here is an interesting (embarrassing?) fact about me: I have a link to Bizarre American Holidays bookmarked at work. It comes in handy more than you would think (if only to wish my coworkers Happy Winnie the Pooh Day). On that note, Happy Lame Duck Day! So I thought I would put that info to good promotional use and help you plan some last-minute promotions for February and March. 

February 11 is White T-shirt Day
White T-shirt Day symbolizes the fight for fair working conditions in 1937. Encourage your outdoor, construction or other manual labor clients to give out white T-shirts on that day. This is an easy last-minute promotion because minimal or no decoration is needed.

February 14 is Valentine's Day
It would be great if everyone that visited your client's company loved it so much they got a tattoo of its logo, but that is not always an option. So try temporary tattoos for Valentine's Day to give your client a week's worth of logo love in February.

February 23 is International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day
This holiday offers many promotional markets: veterinarians, pet stores or anyone who loves cuddly, little puppies (everyone). Your clients can sell or give out logo'd dog biscuits.

March 25 is International Waffle Day
Your resort and spa clients can celebrate with waffle weave robes and waffles. They can also clean up with waffle dishcloths.

March 28 is Something on A Stick Day
This one is self-explanatory, but I'll help you out with a few suggestions: Flag on a Stick, Toy on a Stick, Spirit Item on Stick and Candy on Stick.

March 31 is Bunsen Burner Day
Bunsen Burner day celebrates the invention of the chemistry-class essential. You can plan school- or science-themed promotions with burnout tees, after-burn ointment (just in case), and a scientist stress reliever.

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