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Elise Carr

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By Elise Hacking Carr

About Elise

Elise Hacking Carr is Managing Editor for Promo Marketing Media Group.
 

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.
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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...



Promotional Fashionista

Colleen McKenna
How to Celebrate National Bike Month
May 15, 2013

May is National Bike Month. Here are five bike-friendly products and apparel to purvey for the next two weeks....



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...



Mike's Blog

Michael Cornnell
Entertainment Meets Marketing: Amazing Gatsby, Pop Art and Rock Music Promos
May 13, 2013

Entertainment and promotional marketing: A pairing that normally reminds us of being forced to eat Hulk-colored Taco Bell at gunpoint...



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....



Kiwi's Coaching Corner

Paul  Kiewiet
Think Like Your Client
May 9, 2013

Getting out of the commodity game requires hard work, thoughtful work and requires learning new skills and work habits. You...



Be Bold, Be Different, Be Memorable

Rick Greene, MAS
The Fearsome Green Profit Margin
May 7, 2013

Or "Detective Fiction, Sales and the Art of Listening."...



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...



Big Picture Promo

Matt Kaspari, CAS
The Shift to Empowerment Marketing
Apr 25, 2013

Empowering is the act of giving away your power to those around you so you can elevate the group as...



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....



My Favorite Promotion ... "You Know What It Is"

 
Happy (early) Thanksgiving, everyone! To mark the official start of the holiday season (in two days, it will be acceptable to listen to holiday music if you’re into that), I thought I’d write a little blog about one of my favorite promotions.

I was born and raised in the Philadelphia area, but I am a fan of Pittsburgh sports teams. It’s not a random decision—my father grew up in the Steel City. This past weekend, I had the opportunity to make the six-hour drive to visit family and take in the Steelers/Ravens game at Heinz Field. Even though the game didn’t end in my favor, it was still a great time. The stadium is beautiful and filled with old relics, Vince Lombardi trophies (sorry, Eagles fans) and a spectacular view of the Pittsburgh Skyline.

When attending a Steelers game in November, there are several items to bring along:
• Layers of clothing (e.g., coats, hats, scarves, gloves, etc.)
• Your game face
• Your Terrible Towel

Even if you support another team, I’m fairly confident you’re familiar with the Terrible Towel. For those of you who are not, the Terrible Towel is a black and gold rally towel created in 1975 by then Steelers radio broadcaster Myron Cope. It is arguably the most famous sports rally towel in use and has undergone some slight redesigns since its inception including the release of a pink version in October 2009 to promote Breast Cancer Awareness. For a complete history of the Terrible Towel, visit the Steelers website.

I own two towels. One is the original black and gold towel; the other is still black and gold (our team colors), but commemorates the Steelers Super Bowl XIV victory over the Arizona Cardinals in 2009. I made sure to pack both of them before I left for my big trip. The Terrible Towel is more than just a promotional item—it’s a symbol of unity, identity and fun. It was an awesome sight to see thousands of towels being waved during the game under the bright lights on Sunday evening. We waved them in celebration, we waved them as a sign of encouragement and we waved them as friends (we did not wave them when Jacoby Jones returned a punt for a touchdown). In my opinion, this is the true definition of a successful promotion. It’s more than a rally towel bearing a logo; it carries emotional significance. What are some of your favorite promotions?

For your viewing pleasure, here are a few pictures I wanted to share:

The Original Terrible Towel


Super Bowl XIV Terrible Towel


Terrible Towel Camaraderie at Heinz Field (11.18.12)


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