175 Million

The number of people that visit zoos and aquariums each year - in the United States. A study done by Animal Science Journal noted that visitors left with lower blood pressure and lowered stress levels. This is one of my favorite things to do when visiting a different city is visit the zoos or aquariums! I can sit for hours at the Atlanta Zoo and watch the Gorillas - Pure fascination!

To package or not to package, that is the question...

Creating a WOW factor for your brand can be easier than you think. Setting yourself apart from your competition can be the best marketing tool you have. Every promotional item has to be delivered, so why not step up the value and deliver it in style.

Let's say a local hospital wants to thank their volunteers. They could give them just a lapel pin,(like everyone does) shake their hand and say thanks!

Or....they could package it on a nice card with a note from the President explaining why volunteers are so important and how much they are appreciated.

Which would you rather receive? The point is, packaging is not that expensive and can have such an impact on your promotion. It does not have to be completely custom. We have all kinds of stock boxes, bags or cards that we can put your logo on to make it a custom promotion just for you!

Are your employees Oscar worthy??

The Academy Awards are here again....January 24th to be exact. What an awesome accolade for those in that industry. I am sure it is every actors dream!

Awards are the most retained promotional item. Employees love to receive awards for retirement, years of service, sales milestones, safety milestones. It doesn't always have to be a trophy. It could be a nice watch with engraving on the back. Or perhaps a nice engraved picture frame. Does your company make something special?? Like a valve or nut or anything - we can take that item and customize an award for you!

If you happen to watch Modern Family(a must see in our family for a laugh) there was a recent episode about awards. Mitchell wins an award for distinguished service in the field of environmental law and places it front and center on the mantel because he is so proud. This sparks competition with Cameron who immediately finds an old fishing award and places it next to Mitchell's. It really is funny but it made me really think about awards. My husband who has been active in the rugby community for years has received many awards - some really nice crystal ones and some not so nice gold painted used rugby boots. All are displayed at our house(in his man cave) and running out of room! People love to be thanked and recognized. Of course most awards are not on the level of The Oscar but still have the same meaning - THANK YOU!

One of our favorite suppliers R.S. Owens makes The Oscar. We are proud to call them a supplier and they have filled our award needs nicely also throughout the years!