Product of the week - Embroidered Toques

Promotional products can be extremely useful! As Winter approaches, it's a good idea to make sure your employees and customers are WARM! Because in all reality, who really likes the cold? (Only when I'm on the ski hill). Embroider a logo or message on these toques to allow the user to become a walking billboard for your business, event or team!

TWO WAYS you can make a difference with these TOQUES:

1. Simply ask your audience (customers) the next time they make a purchase from your business, to bring in a piece of unwanted winter clothing. It can be a jacket, mittens, hats or scarfs. In exchange, give them one of your new branded toques as a thank you. At the end of the month, gather the clothing your business has accumulated and donate it to a charity in need. 


2. Ask your staff to bring in all their unwanted clothing, and take it down to the local homeless shelter. But before mentioning any type of reward or prize, try to establish that doing a good deed is still a good deed even if it goes unnoticed by the public or doesn't involve a prize in the end. 

Make a donation:

Salvation Army

Canadian Red Cross

Fredericton Homeless Shelter

Canadian Diabetes Association 

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Kindly,

Jamie
Swagshop.ca  

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Beth Crowell Swagshop Pitch

"Are you proud of your swag?"

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Beth Crowell, President of Mayday Group, was given the opportunity to create and present a short 30 second pitch to capture the audience's attention. This video was taken in Toronto at the 2013 WE Connect Conference.

We think she did just great.

Regards,

J 

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Product of the week - Pedometers

Promotional products are a great way to kick off a marketing campaign, or even to add incentive to influence customers to make a purchase. In 2014, living a healthy lifestyle will be one of the most talked about TRENDS, and not a fad. Do you promote a healthy business model? 

Your customers want to see you doing great things. Whether it's supporting your local food bank, volunteering your time over the holidays, or even doing a small, kind gesture. It isn't always the price that will make someone feel positive toward your business. 

What you can do is simple. I'll give you three ways you can spread a healthy message this upcoming year.

1. Host a contest on social media. Get your fans to post pictures of themselves on how they live an active lifestyle, and try to choose a few that fit your brand personality. Along with this promotional item, throw in a gift card to a healthy business (yours, or for example a fruit juice store)


2. Does your office or store have a reception area? Take a close look at what your customers see when they first walk in. Is it candy? Chairs? Paper? Find out what really stands out in the area. Replace whatever it is with, or add a GIANT BOWL of these pedometers. I recommend not removing the chairs. (My laugh) 


3. Planning to give back this Holiday season? I've got an idea for you. Sell each pedometer (which has your message/logo on it) to your customers, and donate a set portion, percentage or ALL proceeds to a charity of your choice. It displays that you care about your customers health, and also showing support to local organizations. 

As always, promoting with promotional products is a great way to connect with your audience. Truly connecting with the individual can be cherished in the long-haul.

Regards,

Jamie

Promotional Products for $5.00 or less

Items around $5.00 each - Great ideas for contests

Urban Lunchbag

Earbud Headphones

Coffee Mug

Wooden Ice Scraper

Wine Glass

Please don't hesitate to get more info!

J

Promotional Products for $3.00 or less

Cost effective advertising, anyone?

These items are great items for the holidays.

• Candy Coated Notebook 
• Bartender Bottle Opener
• Stain Spotstick
• Golf Tee Pack
• Personalize Popcorn 

Enjoy,

J

MAYDAY GROUP CONTEST

Holiday Events

Planning a year end event?

Here are some ideas for company branded gifts, prizes and awards that can be used for employees, customers and other forms of users.

Christmas. New Years. Quite a few events approaching that require (in my opinion) GIFTS!

In honor of the holiday season, here are some cost effective, fun and great giveaway prizes that you can tailor to your organization, event or any type of social gathering. Here is your starting point.

Items around $2.00 each - Perfect for giveaways

Candy Coated Notebook 

Bartender Bottle Opener

Stain Spotstick

Golf Tee Pack

Personalize Popcorn 

Items around $5.00 each - Great ideas for contests

Urban Lunchbag

Earbud Headphones

Coffee Mug

Wooden Ice Scraper

Wine Glass

Items between $20.00 & $40.00 each - Excellent way to show appreciation

Steak Knives - Cutlery Set

Travel Mug Set

Cooler Bag

iPod Docking Station Speaker

Folding Umbrella

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Throughout the week, I will be blogging the best branded gadgets, tote bags, desk accessories & more to give you added options for giveaways, gifts & incentives this holiday season.

Please note that the prices from www.swagshop.ca do not include shipping or imprint fees.

Here's how we can connect:

Social Media	Contact Me
Facebook	(506) 470-SWAG
Twitter	sales@maydayfineprint.com
Google+	385 Wilsey Road
Website	Fredericton, New Brunswick  E3B 5N6

Regards,

J

Helpful brand tips

Three ways to use promotional products

You want to be remembered. 

Promotional products can enhance a product or service in many ways. Handing out pens are not always your best bet. Want to know how to truly be remembered? DO SOMETHING DIFFERENT. Put yourself in a position where YOU CAN'T BE IGNORED. Instead of handing out stuff that usually gets placed in a drawer and never seen again, why not give out a specialty prize? Maybe an embroidered duffle bag? Golf kits? Wine kits? Do something different.

Here's how:

1. Leave Something Behind - Are you in sales? Are you having a tough time being remembered after you make your pitch? Clearly, leaving a simple pen is always a smart move, however, try leaving something with a little more meaning. Wouldn't it be nice to know the product you left with YOUR logo/message on it, was being used everyday by your future client?

So, what should you leave behind after your meeting? Try these:

• Clocks
• Pen holders
• Calculators

Reason? Longevity. Long after you have left their office, they will constantly be reminded of you and what you had to offer.

2. Hold A Contest - Who doesn't love the competition factor of a contest? Hold a contest that serves a meaning. What possibly could a contest do?

• Boost sales
• Increase brand awareness
• Increase overall traffic

How? For example:

• Ask participants to go around the city with your new product, and come up with new ways to use it.
•  This creates content for your social media accounts, and shows future users what your new product can do.
• How to reward the winner for being most creative? SWAG them out with company T-shirts, hats, sweaters, etc, to promote them to "Brand Ambassadors".

Think they did an AMAZING job? How about giving them a branded trophy?

3. STAY RELEVANT - Match promotional items with the items you sell to your customers.

Selling shoes? Give away laces.

Selling computers? Give away flash drives.

Selling landscape services? Give away seeds or plants.

Selling maid services? Give away micro fiber clothes. 

Selling pet supplies? Give away pet leashes.

Just some branded examples. And when we're talking give aways, they can be something you add as an incentive to someone making a purchase.

Thanks for reading,

J

Product of the month

Outerwear

Promotional apparel such as jackets, fleece and pullovers are a great way to keep your employees warm, and promote the business at the same time. 

At Swagshop.ca, we can provide you with top quality, embroidered apparel at a great price. Take a look at a few examples of what we have to offer.

Here are some of our favourites:

• Insulated Soft Shell Jacket
• Exterior: 94/6 polyester/spandex stretch woven bonded to 100% micro fleece with a laminated film insert
• Fill: 5-oz poly-fill
• Lining: 100% polyester
• 8000mm/1000g/m² waterproof/breathability rating
• Mens

• Insulated Soft Shell Jacket
• Exterior: 100% polyester with mechanical stretch
• Interior: 100% anti-pill micro fleece with laminated insert
• 1000 mm/1000 g/m² waterproof/breathability rating
• Reverse coil zipper at center front and hand pockets
• Gently contoured silhouette
• Womens                  

• Fleece Jacket
• 7.6 oz, 100% polyester anti-pill micro fleece
• Clear coil specialty zipper with dyed-to-match chain stitch
• Dyed-to-match taping at center front and chest pocket
• Set-in sleeves
• Front pockets with polyester tricot lining
• Mens

• Fleece Jacket
• 14.5 oz, 100% polyester pique fleece
• 90/10 polyester/spandex binding on collar and cuffs
• Set-in sleeves
• Zippered front chest and hand pockets
• All YKK reverse coil zippers with zipper garages
• Gently contoured for feminine fit
• Womens

Our product list is virtually endless. If you have an idea in mind, such as, "Do you have jackets with hoods?", please ask us! We are able to bring your visualization to life.

What else can we use jackets for?

Are you sponsoring a sports team this year? Maybe hosting an outdoors event and need some prizes? How bout leaving behind one of these jackets at your next sales pitch? These items are the perfect gift for family members too, especially if you have a family business.

Need more information?

Contact me here

J

Product of the week

Ice Scraper

With Winter temperatures approaching, it's time to get your audience ready for those frost covered windows. This could be a daily item, and will expose your brand and image every morning for at least three or four months. What happens next year? The same thing. Your audience will most likely toss it in the house or garage and save it for next year. 

Current promotion:

150 ice scrapers for $385.00 (CAD) + tax 

(Includes 1 color imprint, 1 location)

(Shipping & set up fees included)

Looking for contest/promotion ideas?

Contact me direct at sales@maydayfineprint.com or 1 (506) 470-7924

Stay warm,

J

Product of the week

Car Vent Air Freshner 

Promotional products can be the solution you've been looking for, well maybe for that smelly odour coming from the car. This car freshner attaches to most A/C vents in cars, trucks, vans, and any type of vehicle. The product releases a lemon scent that is sure to keep your receivers vehicle a pleasant experience. 

Who would use this?

• Car dealerships
• Auto repair shops
• Auto part stores
• ANY ONE! 

Why?

...Because your receivers will LOVE you for making their vehicle smell so much better. And think about all of the passengers that will see your brand/image!

Interested or want more information? Email me at sales@maydayfineprint.com and I will happily provide you an accurate & competitive quote.

Happy Monday!

J

Recent Twitter Story

Twitter for the win!

Yesterday, as per usually I was patrolling Twitter, and came across an opportunity to win a signed copy of Brett Wilson's new book called, " Redefining Success" (For those who don't know who he is, he was once a Dragon on Dragon's Den). 

The tweet came up on my dashboard by Visa Business Canada:

The question was straightforward and I jumped right in with my answer:

And it happened, Visa Business Canada responds to my tweet with:

There you have it. Thought I would share this story as an example of productive social media, because a few good things came out of this.

1. Won a signed copy of Brett Wilson's new book (Did I mention that already?)
2. Gained exposure on their Twitter page
3. Portrayed how we stay productive
4. Displayed our relevancy on Twitter
5. Showed our Canadian support for Brett Wilson.

Like always, social media can be rewarding when it is done right. This is just a simple story of how we won a signed copy of a great Canadian entrepreneur's book. 

Learn more about...

Brett Wilson

My Question you:

How do you stay productive? Reply in the comment section below and we'll feature your answer on our Twitter page.

Regards,

J

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Product of the week

Stylus Grip Pen

Available Colors: Black, Blue, Green, Purple & Red

Product details:

Stylus pens have become quite the popular item amongst our clients. Seeing how useful these stylus' can be, brings no surprise to the products popularity. 

• Compatible with touchscreen displays
• Twist action mechanism
• Black ink with medium point

If you haven't had the chance to pick out a pen style for your company, here's the perfect opportunity to show your modern side with a great pen. Remember, pens are the starting point to creating a great promotional line that represents your establishment in the best way. 

Interested or want more information? Email me at sales@maydayfineprint.com and I will happily provide you an accurate & competitive quote.

Happy Monday,

J

Product of the week

Canada: The Way We Play Calendar

This year, gift your clients with a new 2014 calendar imprinted with your company information. 

Product Highlight Vol. 4: Calculator

Flip Cover Calculator

Promotional products can be very useful and come in handy from time to time. This flip cover calculator is next in line to a man's best friend (move over, dog). It is hard to find a work desk now a days without seeing one of these on it, or in use. Promotional items tend to be convenient, and this product proves that.

Why consumers keep your promotional products

Promotional products and why people keep them.

Happy friday,

J

October Special

10% off on anything PINK

That's right! We are offering a special promotion when you order pink promotional products. 

Show your support this October,

J