Posts Tagged ‘Fundraising’

Three Reasons to Use Tech Promotional Products

Tuesday, April 9th, 2013

Let’s face it. Marketing is hard! The average American has developed the ability to quickly and easily ignore almost all advertising thrown their way. Every business or organization wants to keep their brand in front of their target market.  Here are three great reasons to use technology products to make a great impact.

Bamboo Casing Promotional Products

1. Usefulness

 

Technology promotional products are useful! Smartphones, tablets, laptops, and other technology dominate the world we live in. These products can also use many different accessories. For example, mouse pads are commonly used with most computers. Students, professionals, young, old, chances are they use a mouse pad. Why not take advantage and give them one to market your own business?

2. Pricing

Some of the technology products we mentioned above can come with expensive accessories. Things like cleaning cloths, cases, chargers, and stylus are all great products that add up in price. We recently held an event for several people at a local University. All attendees received pens with a touch screen stylus. The response was tremendous and one attendee commented how she had recently discovered how useful they were and was going to buy one online for $12. The pens can be ordered for about 1/10 of the $12 price tag. Many tech products have a high perceived value that won’t ruin your own marketing budget.

3. Impact

Mousepad Promotion Tucson

 

Often, usefulness goes hand in hand with impact. Products that are useful are often high impact as well. For example, the USB car charger is one of the most useful promotional products. These products can also be high impact. Almost everyone who takes a ride in that car will see your logo on that car charger. This can help with awareness, branding, and gaining new customers.


Be sure to check out our video about five of the best tech promotional products you can get under $5. These are great promotional items that will help you market your product without breaking your bank, many of which we mentioned in this article! You can get a real life look at the products and more suggestions on how to use them! Just go to our Youtube page by clicking here! If you’re interested in learning more about technology products visit our website by clicking here! You can look at more products or even place an inquiry online.
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Go Army, Beat Navy with Great Winter Apparel

Thursday, October 18th, 2012

The always classic Army Navy game will be here before you know it, and Garment Graphics can help you prepare with great winter spiritwear!

Garment Graphics is an officially licensed and approved vendor of West Point, and we specialize in parents club products and apparel. We have several great items we’d like to showcase, because we think they are perfect for West Point Spirit-wear!

Black West Point ScarfFirst is a scarf! Scarves are a great promotional product to show spirit! Most scarves go perfectly with any winter outfit. This makes for great spirit-wear because it can be a part of both classy and causal winter outfits. Whether your going out to dinner on a date, to coffee with a friend, or to the football game with family, scarfs are a great way to show off West Point logos! Scarfs can come in a  variety of colors and can be custom embroidered with your West Point Parents Club logo or symbol; displayed prominently so everyone knows who you’ll be supporting in the Army Navy game this December.

Another popular winter item is hats! During any sporting event, it’s important to keep your head warm! Garment Graphics has all sorts of headgear to choose from, from baseball caps to safari hats. However, we think one of the best choices in  headgear for winter apparel is beanies. Beanies are great because they are lightweight and easily stored, unlike a lot of other headgear, while still keeping your head warm when in use. Beanies are a very popular item at sporting events, as well as well as general use during winter months, and both men and ladies look great in beanies. Much like scarves, beanies can be easily custom embroidered to show off your own Parents Club logo and name.

Last, but certainly not least, sweatshirts are a great item for any club. Obviously, much like hats, there are all kinds of sweatshirts to choose from. Crew necks, hoodies, and track jackets are all great items for spirit-wear that can be customized with embroidery or screen printing. Out of those choices, the most popular item is hoodies. Hoodies are generally no zip or full zip. Hoodies also make for great winter apparel because they are popular with almost everyone. Both young and old football fans can be found wearing hooded sweatshirts on game day, as well as any other day of the week. All sweatshirts can be custom embroidered, screen printed, or appliqued with your club logo, so you can stand out from the crowd!

Of course, Garment Graphics has so much more to offer in winter apparel! We can custom embroider stadium blankets, jackets, vests, ear warmers,  or any other type of winter apparel you can think of We have thousands of possibilities with winter apparel. Garment Graphics is your one stop shop for all winter apparel needs. If you are part of a parents club and looking for winter apparel, t-shirts, or some other product, contact us today! Give us a call at 520-544-0529 or visit our website by clicking here. Garment Graphics is officially licensed by West Point and we specialize in Parents Club apparel!

West Point Stadium BlanketBlack West Point Soft ShellBlack West Point Parents Club Beanie

west point apparelBlack West Point VestCustom Fun West Point Beanie

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Keep You and Your Customers Cool this Summer

Monday, June 11th, 2012

If you’ve lived in Tucson for more than a week, you are aware of the brutally hot and dry Arizona summer. This is one of the few times of the year I am willing to park 200 feet away from the best parking spot at the grocery store or mall just to park underneath a tree in an attempt to shade my car (and I know that their are plenty of other people who feel the same way).  If you don’t already, I also highly suggest you start using a car sunshade. It can often make the difference between “hot” and “so hot I can’t touch my steering wheel”. At least we are treated to some of the most beautiful summer sunsets in the entire world, like the one below.

Tucson Summer Sunset

So how can you take advantage of the summer weather to benefit your business? One of our favorite promotional products for the summer is coolers! Coolers have plenty of benefits, but the main benefit is their universality. Everyone uses coolers! For parents, having a cooler is almost a necessity. Whether it’s a sporting event, a day playing at the park, or a trip to the Tucson Desert Museum, coolers are vital for keeping water or sports drinks cool and refreshing for you and your children. Coolers are also indispensable for a summer party. Tucson parties must have a place to keep the soda and alcohol cold. So, the point is, people see coolers all the time during the summer. One of our favorite coolers is the 12-Pack Cooler (BG89). As the name suggests, this cooler is made for carrying twelve cans. The cooler comes in black, gold, red, and royal. There is also a six can size cooler (BG87), which comes in the same colors as well as navy. This is a great personal cooler that is perfect for taking to the park or golf course. When not in use, it can be quickly and easily folded and stored as well. The other great cooler is the Rolling Cooler (BG119). This is a great blend between size and portability. The cooler has a 48 can capacity, making it great for parties, sporting events, or other social gatherings.

12-Pack Gold CoolerRed Rolling Cooler

If your interested in coolers, but your looking for something other than the products featured above, we have plenty of other choices!  We can be reached by phone at 520-544-0529 or by email at scott@garmentgraphics.net. You can also visit our website at www.garmentgraphics.net or you can even come visit us at 220 W Ft Lowell Rd, Tucson, AZ 85705! Garment Graphics is celebrating our 20th year of business in Tucson and we are still going strong. We can help you solve your marketing problems through the power of promotional products!

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Color Changing Cup (CPMD)

Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012

This new product is a great an inexpensive way to market to your customers. Recently we had a short post about stadium cups. These are essentially the same product in the same price range, but with an exciting twist. When these clear cups are filled with cold water, they change to be either red, green, or yellow. Just check out the video below!

Description :
17 oz cup that changes color when cold liquids are added.Intended for cold liquids only.
Product Details :
Color : Frosted/red, frosted/blue, frosted/green.
Imprint : Price includes a 1-location, 1-color imprint only.
Imprint area : 2.5″w x 2.75″h
Shipping weight : 10 lbs per 200
Packaging : Bulk packaged
Product Size : 4.5″ tall
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22 OZ. Translucent Stadium Cup

Wednesday, April 25th, 2012

This 22 OZ. Translicent Stadium Cup is a inexpensive and fun promotional product. Cups like these are perfect for giveaways at trade-shows or other networking events. These cups are commonly seen at sporting events as well from little league to professional skill levels. Putting a simple logo on one side and a short amount of text on the other side. Contact us today at 520-544-0529 for information on these, or other cups, tumblers, and even coffee mugs!
Stadium Cup

Description :
• Eco-Friendly
• Biodegradable
• Recyclable
• BPA Free, Lead Free
Product Details :
Color : Translucent red, blue, purple, or green.
Imprint area : 2.5″w x 3″h
Shipping weight : 14 lbs. per 200
Packaging : Bulk packaged
Product Size : 5.56″ tall
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Case Study: Umbrellas Create New Donors

Monday, April 9th, 2012

Tiger Woods Golf UmbrellaClient Information: A large non-profit charity.

Objectives: To build goodwill between staff, corporate sponsors and other charity supporters and increase charitable donations during and after the event.

Solution: An over sized, quality golf umbrella makes an excellent promotional item. It has a high perceived value, and the large panels are ideal imprint surfaces. Created for an annual fund-raising golf tournament, this eight-panel umbrella was presented to 200 high-level charity supporters, staff, volunteers and employees of corporate sponsors. Four of the panels featured black and white charity photos with the remaining four showcasing the charity logo. The lead sponsor’s logo was imprinted on the carrying case. The day of the tournament turned out to be an especially hot August afternoon, so almost every umbrella was popped open and providing shade all day…definitely a high-profile item at the tournament!

Result: Feedback from all recipients was overwhelmingly positive. The umbrella generated immeasurable goodwill and drew numerous remarks from attendees who were thrilled to be part of the event. The charity exceeded their expectations in additional donations and the charity saw a significant increase in regular donors to the charity in comparison to the year before.

Garment Graphics can help you find the perfect umbrella or other promotional product for your organization! Contact us today at scott@garmentgraphics.net or give us a call at 520-544-0529.

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Port Authority® – Full Length Apron (A520)

Wednesday, March 21st, 2012

This is a fun item for group events like cook offs, picnics, or really anything involving cooking. Aprons are items that are amusing and enjoyable. These items catch the eye of others and can be easily personalized with screen printing on the front. This apron comes in a variety of colors like black, faded blue, hunter, khaki, light pink, navy, red, and white.

Faded Blue ApronHunter ApronRed Apron

Enjoy full-length protection and the convenience of an easy care blend.

  • 65/35 poly/cotton for easy care
  • Unique fitting system allows for a tailored look by pulling a single strap
  • Two patch pockets, pen pocket
  • Measures 22″w x 30″l
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Olympiad Basketball Stress Reliever

Friday, March 16th, 2012

It’s that time in March once again and the madness is in the air.One of our favorite basketball promotional products is a basketball shaped stress reliever. Stress relievers great long lasting promotional products that will literally stay in the hands of your customers. For more information on stress relievers, click here or give us a call at 520-544-0529.

 

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A Whole “Bag” of Marketing Tricks

Monday, March 5th, 2012

Big Thunder

Believe it or not, bags are one of the most popular promotional products on the market today. For instance, tote bags have been increasing in popularity for use at the grocery store in exchange for the typical paper or plastic bag. These reusable bags are eco-friendly and trendy. Bags are also popular items to giveaway at tradeshows to hold other items. They come in hundreds of different styles and fabrics and a variety of price ranges. Bags are full of tricks like low minimums, extreme versatility, and low pricing.  Check out three of the most popular bags for 2012 below.

 

Big Thunder Tote: For the most part, the Big Thunder Tote is the “typical tote bag”. It is thirteen inches wide and fifteen inches tall. The bag also has reinforced handles and can come with a plastic insert to keep the bottom of the bag flat. These bags are available in eleven different colors so you can be sure to draw some eyes. The bag also features an imprint size of five inches by ten inches on the front. These imprints can be either a one color screen print or a multicolored ColorVista print. Unlike many types of printing, ColorVista printing can take colorful and high quality images and imprint them on most types of bags. That means that your design can be as simple or complex as you want it to be. This fantastic all-purpose tote great for tradeshow giveaways and other promotions. Check out all the product specs and ordering options by clicking here.

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Hang Around Bag: The hang around bag is a great spin on the classic tote. Smaller than the Big Thunder, this bag is eight inches wide and ten inches tall. Like the Big Thunder it can be imprinted with a screen print or ColorVista print. The best thing about the hang around bag is the snap handle. It can easily snap on and off anything you choose. These bags are perfect for holding smaller items like books or maybe even a lunch. The Hang Around are great for elderly people to hang on wheelchairs or or walkers. They are also perfect for keeping in a car to hold miscellaneous items. Check out more on the hang around bag by clicking here.

Laminated Totes: Laminated totes are popular for two main reasons, style and customization. Laminated totes are completely customizable, from top to bottom. You can pick the color, design, and size, so the possibilities really are endless. All five sides can be printed upon, pockets can be added, and closures are also an option. The bags are finished with a matte or glossy lamination so they come out looking stylish and professional. Laminated totes are a fantastic way to draw attention to your organization and generate excitement about your product. To learn more about creating and ordering your own custom tote please contact us with the information below.

These three totes are some of our favorite items available; please keep in mind there are hundreds of other bags to choose from. If you’re looking at totes, make sure that the tote had reinforced handles for extra support and they meet CPSAI guidelines. Any bag Garment Graphics sells will be high quality and always be approved by the CPSAI. If your looking for larger items messenger bags are increasing in popularity and perfect for holding items like laptops and folders. There are plenty of high quality and heavy duty duffel bags available that are perfect for sports and other clubs to choose from. If you’re interesting in bags but you are not sure what exactly you want or need give us a call at 520-544-0529 or check out our promotional product specials by clicking here. We would be happy to help you find the perfect bag.

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The Power of the Perfect T-Shirt and Perfect Goal

Tuesday, February 21st, 2012

?T-Shirts are the most popular promotional product on the market, and for good reason too. When someone wears a t-shirt with a company logo, they become a walking talking billboard for that organization. Selecting the right t-shirt can be difficult, but it can yield substantial results if chosen correctly. Many things can, and should be, considering when selecting a t-shirt including budget, t-shirt material, the type of printing, and style. However, before any of this should be considered, first, you have to decide on your goal.

Perhaps the goal of the shirts is to spread awareness of a disease or other social problem. Many “causes” have their own colors, like pink for breast cancer awareness. Garment Graphics printed bright yellow shirts for a flash mob group called “Dancers Against Cancers”. The flash mob was very successful in part because of the bright and colorful shirts that made the group unified and noticeable. Perhaps your company is trying to introduce a new product or service and wants to use shirts to spread knowledge about the product. Then the important thing to focus on might be a bold and clear design that effectively communicates information about your new product. If you’re looking to motivate employees and boost productivity in the workplace, then the most important thing to focus on might be getting a high quality, extremely comfortable shirt that employees love to wear.

Whether it is a small business, large corporation, a new startup, a sports team, a club, or a non-for-profit group, a t-shirt can help your organization. However, several choices have to be made when selecting a shirt, which is why it is so important to have a set goal in mind before being to create the perfect shirt. Besides, if you never set any goals, you’ll never reach them.

If you’re looking to start any sort of campaign, but aren’t exactly sure where to start, please contact us. Garment Graphics is ready and willing to help you. We can help you do anything from form a coherent and tangible marketing goal to putting the finishes touches on your logo so it’s ready for printing. Marketing can be a daunting task and we are here to help make it easier for you. You can check out our website at GarmentGraphics.net, call us at 520-544-0529, or email us at scott@garmentgraphics.net. Keep checking back at our blog for more ideas on how to select the perfect t-shirt.

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