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Apr

2011

The Royal Wedding Just Got “Sweeter”…with Custom Candy

The royal wedding is today! Check our blog for daily updates featuring our favorite promotional products that celebrate the marriage of Prince William of Wales and Kate Middleton.

Now you can sport Kate Middleton’s 14 diamond encircled sapphire engagement ring, only yours is sweeter!

Bazooka Candy Brands has created a limited edition custom candy ring pop in honor of the ring that was once worn by Diana, Princess of Wales and now belongs to William’s bride Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge.

Although this custom candy ring pop is the lollipop we all know and love, unfortunately, it is not edible. Bazooka chose to encrust this sapphire colored lollipop with Swarovski crystals instead.

Royal wedding promotional products have become all the rage as the wedding between Will and Kate creeps closer. If you are planning on throwing a royal wedding viewing party or perhaps simply want some memorabilia, along with custom candy, there are plenty of other food and beverage options. Continue reading →

Apr

2011

Sick of the Royal Wedding Hullaballoo? These Custom Plastic Bags are for You.

The royal wedding is this Friday! Check our blog for daily updates featuring our favorite promotional products that celebrate the marriage of Prince William of Wales and Kate Middleton.

If all this talk of Will and Kate makes you sick, then boy do I have the perfect custom plastic bags for you! Artist Lydia Leith recently debuted her Royal Wedding Sick Bags, which are screen printed by hand with an image of the royal couple, a crown, and the clever marketing phrase, “throne up.” Purchasers can order these custom plastic bags in traditional blue and red, or opt for the luxury edition that features one bag in royal purple and another in gold. Be warned, however, that Leith considers the deluxe purple and gold sick bags “too posh to use.”

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Apr

2011

At Least You Can Pretend to Be Royal With Kate Middleton Promotional Products

The royal wedding is this Friday! Check our blog for daily updates featuring our favorite promotional products that celebrate the marriage of Prince William of Wales and Kate Middleton.

Were your dreams of marrying Prince William crushed when he officially announced his engagement to Kate Middleton last November? Well never fear ladies (or gentlemen…); with the slew of Kate Middleton promotional products that have been produced to promote the upcoming nuptials, you can at least pretend to be Her Royal Highness Princess William of Wales.

The promotional products started innocently enough with replicas of her 18-carat sapphire and diamond engagement ring, but now there are even bed sheets printed with the bodies of Kate and William that let you pretend to be the royal duo as they appeared at the press conference announcing their engagement. The actual dress she wore (a $600+ blue Issa London dress, featuring a gathered waist and a pleated front skirt) sold out in under 24 hours after Kate was seen wearing it, and though not exactly promotional products, there are several knock-offs now on sale that let you copy her look for a fraction of the price.

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Apr

2011

Promotional Mugs for Royalty (and Royal Tea)

The royal wedding is this Friday! Check our blog for daily updates featuring our favorite promotional products that celebrate the marriage of Prince William of Wales and Kate Middleton.

Royal weddings don’t happen very often, and as the first ceremony in more than twenty years, this Friday’s marriage of Prince William to Kate Middleton has been one of the most talked about events in 2011 around the world. The royal wedding craze has led to a made-for-TV Lifetime movie (that Britain’s Guardian newspaper has called “awful, toe-curlingly, teeth-furringly, pillow-bitingly ghastly”) as well as hundreds of different commemorative products, from beer to serving platters to promotional mugs.

As popular personalized items for an array of occasions, it’s no surprise that promotional mugs have been branded with dozens of images, words, and phrases in honor of the upcoming royal wedding. After all, we Americans watching the event live will need something to hold our coffee, as coverage of the ceremony begins as early at 4 am EST (with the actual nuptials beginning at 6 am).

See more examples of royal wedding promotional mugs…

Apr

2011

For Earth Day Promote Sustainability with Recycled Promotional Products

At eco-friendly festivals across the nation, screened exhibitors distribute recycled promotional products, teach natural living, and share the most recent developments in “green” technology.

In the past, these environmental groups and Earth Days alike have inspired changes in social behavior. Legislative acts such as The Clean Air Act and the Clean water Act were implemented as a result of community efforts. Therefore, it is important to draw awareness to events, businesses, and communities such as these. Every business and or individual can make one small change to promote sustainability. Whether it is distributing customized recycled promotional products, changing to energy efficient light bulbs, or recycling office papers, each act is a step toward an environmentally sustainable society.

In the spirit of Earth Day, consider promoting your environmental efforts to employees and clients. By distributing recycled promotional products customized to fit your brand, your company is helping to spread the sustainable word.

Apr

2011

President of Czech Republic “Steals” Promotional Pen

Czech President Vaclac Klaus made headlines this week during an official visit to Chile, however the news reports have been focusing on something other than diplomatic matters. During a news conference with Chilean President Sebastian Pinera, Klaus was caught on film “stealing” a ceremonial promotional pen.

Klaus is clearly seen admiring the pen as he takes it from its case and turns it in his hands. He gives a slight nod of approval before moving the hand holding the pen underneath the table behind which Klaus and Pinera are seated, where he then appears to strategically transfer it from the right hand to the left and insert it in his coat pocket before subsequently buttoning his jacket, closing the pen case, and returning both hands to the table.

In his own defense, President Klaus responded to the promotional pen incident claiming that, “This is what people usually do – take a notepad or a pen from events they attend.”

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Apr

2011

Sunday Alcohol Sales (and Promotional Wine Bottle Openers) Coming Soon?

The bill to allow Sunday alcohol sales in Georgia passed in the House last night, leading many local residents to wonder if they will soon be able to purchase beer, wine, and liquor every day of the week. While Senate Bill 10 still needs a signature from Governor Nathan Deal, he has made it clear that he will pass it. After receiving Deal’s approval, the next step towards making Sunday alcohol sales legal is a public vote. Registered voters may see the referendum on the ballot as early as November in cities that hold annual elections. Other counties will wait to vote until the following year. Either way, Georgia residents may soon have use for promotional wine bottle openers on Sundays. And, organizations in any industry can set themselves apart from the competition by distributing functional – and timely – promotional wine bottle openers imprinted with their name and logo.

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Mar

2011

Promotional Cameras Help Connect Individuals using “Skype in the Classroom”

With social interaction gaining prominence in today’s society, it is important to have the right promotional cameras to effectively contribute to this interactive realm. Whether you or your organization are interested in directly interacting with individuals through Face Time, Twitter, Facebook, or Foursquare to name a few, personalized promotional cameras can provide you with this opportunity all while promoting your organization!

Skype, the “real-time-face-time” software application has become a big hit in the educational world. Teachers are using this tool to connect with other educators and specialists around the world in order to bring guest speakers and field trips directly to the classroom. To help teachers network more easily, Skype launched its newest network for teachers, Skype in the Classroom, on Tuesday. Using this new platform, teachers create profiles centered around the subjects, language, and age groups they teach, allowing them to more efficiently search for relevant subjects.

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Mar

2011

Britney’s Back: New CD Launch Spurs Promotional Buttons Bonanza

Welcome to this week’s edition of “Trending Topic Tuesday,” where we share our take on what’s going on in the world and what promotional products would appropriately (or inappropriately) market the subject matter.

Britney Spears has sold over 100 million records worldwide, earning her a coveted title as one of the best-selling music artists ever. As of June 2010, she was listed as #6 on Forbes’ list of the 100 Most Powerful and Influential celebrities in the world. After a brief hiatus from the spotlight, Britney is back on the music scene with a much-anticipated new album, “Femme Fatale.”

Die-hard Britney fans showed up in full force this morning to support the musician as she took the stage on Good Morning America, many of them sporting promotional buttons exclaiming, “Britney Spears is Back!”. Her latest CD is now available on iTunes or at local music stores.

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Current Events News

The Royal Wedding Just Got “Sweeter”…with Custom Candy

Sick of the Royal Wedding Hullaballoo? These Custom Plastic Bags are for You.

At Least You Can Pretend to Be Royal With Kate Middleton Promotional Products

Promotional Mugs for Royalty (and Royal Tea)

For Earth Day Promote Sustainability with Recycled Promotional Products

President of Czech Republic “Steals” Promotional Pen

Sunday Alcohol Sales (and Promotional Wine Bottle Openers) Coming Soon?

Britney’s Back: New CD Launch Spurs Promotional Buttons Bonanza

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