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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....



8 Ways to Use Pantone's Color of the Year

 
Last week, Pantone announced emerald green as the color of 2013. Fashion websites promptly created slideshows (and more slideshows) of appropriate emerald wear for the new year. Here is my promotional response. All I had to do was go to www.promomarketing.com and type "emerald" into the search field to find green-hued products for all of your promotional needs.

1. For business gifts and awards:

Nothing says, "You deserve a trip to The Emerald City" quite like the Emerald Square Optic Crystal from First Source Awards.

2. For drinkware programs:

Competitors will be green with envy when they see the 14 oz. Emerald Green/Black Trim Plastic Tumbler from Moderne Glass Co. imprinted with your client's logo.

3. For concessions or events:

The Colorware Emerald Green 2-ply Beverage Napkin from Tranter Graphics is best served with green foods like green cupcakes, green frosting and green M&Ms.

4. For rugged and outdoor:

Outdoorsmen love the color green. What other reason do they have for spending all day outdoors? Give them The Classic Translucent Emerald Victorinox Pocket Knife from Hard Hat Knives & Flashlights for cutting green things with a green thing.

5. For retail and storefront:

Holding jewelry in a jewel-toned bag is the dream of many women. Here's how to make their dreams come true: The Emerald Tote from Bag Makers.


6. For high school and college class rings:

Class rings are meant to be worn for a long time. Some loyal graduates even choose to wear their rings instead of wedding bands. Thats' why there is the Ladies' 10k Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring from Black Forest.

7. For awareness and other T-shirts programs:

Almost any promotion can use an imprinted T-shirt, so why not make it the color of the year and use Women's Triblend Deep V-neck in Emerald Heather from Heritage Sportswear Inc.?

8. For trade shows and corporate events:

The 4x1-5/8" Emerald Sponsor Stack-A-Ribbon from Meetings Direct literally says the word "emerald." Will these be at 2013's trade shows? I hope so.

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