23
2011
Promotional Products for Athletes
Athletes are usually exposed to a lot of activities – some extreme – in which they are constantly being exposed to different surroundings, often demanding them to be more flexible and vulnerable to ever-changing new environments they have to face in allowing them to be more adaptable towards the harsh environments. Therefore, the equipments used by the individuals – especially athletes – are important in ensuring that they are free from any obstacles or disturbances which can actually affect their performance and their trainings.
Promotional products can be used in allowing the athletes to train themselves without the need to worry that they might face any difficulties halfway while training. One of such important promotional products that must be equipped by the athletes is the sports bottle. Water is essential in ensuring that the athletes are in a good condition so that they will be able to carry out their tasks and trainings perfectly. Sports bottles can come in many different designs, though. In producing your sports bottle as a promotional product for your athletes, you have to make sure that the design of the sport bottles is easy to be carried around and easy to be grasped as well.
Another promotional product that can be used is duffel bags. Duffel bags are useful for the athletes in which they will be able to carry around their important and essential items with ease. In producing the duffels, you must make sure that the materials are well-made so as the duffels will not be spoilt easily due to the extreme activities done by the athletes when they are conducting their training. Besides, the duffels’ designs must also ensure that the athletes are able to put in as many essential items as possible so that they would not need to worry too much on having insufficient items with them during their activities.
Apparel is yet another ideal promotional product that can be provided to the athletes in helping them to eliminate the worries they have during their training. Apparel are ideal promotional products to portray the personalities of the athletes. Besides of constantly giving out the sporty feelings for the athletes, the apparels can also help in portraying a different side of the athletes, breaking the common perception and traditional stereotype possess by the society towards the athletes.
Besides, you can also provide the athletes with towels so that they can wipe their sweats during their training so as their sweats would not disturb them in terms of entering their eyes and so on. The towels to be provided must be quality-ensured so that the athletes can feel comfortable using the towels and they can also use the towels again for more activities to be conducted in the future. Using the towels will thus remind them of the supplier or provider of the equipments and thus, it will also allow free or low-budget publicity for the supplier or the provider.
15
2011
Using Sports Bottles to Promote Your Company at Sporting Events

At most events, especially those that attract big crowds, you will surely spot people using all types of promotional products. The common ones at events are usually balloons, caps and sports bottles. These promotional items are given for free to those who attend the event and it ensures that more people are aware about the company. Newly established companies would jump at this opportunity because people will not say no to free items. As long as they do use the promotional item, that is all that matters.
Especially at sporting events, it is done outdoors under the sun. So, people will definitely want to buy something that can help cool them down. Selling water in paper cups is a nuisance because people will have to be cautious of how they hold it and there is no way that they can simply chuck the paper cup into their bags so that they can drink it afterwards. That is why using sports bottles to promote your company at sporting events is a brilliant idea.
People would be rushing to get your company’s sports bottles and they do not have to pay a single cent for it! They no longer have to worry about spilling their drinks on somebody else or on their favourite top. Since majority of people at the sporting event would be using the same sports bottle, they could also start communicating with people next to them about the bottle.
Visitors could start having the impression that your company is making efforts to go green because when your company decided to distribute sports bottles, people no longer had to buy drinks in paper cups which can only be used once. Immediately, people from the sporting event will start to remember your company in a positive light. This will then lead to more people talking about your company’s efforts in saving Mother Nature and voila! More people start to realize about your company’s existence.
The sports bottles can also be used long after the event has actually ended. People would still be remembered of the good time they had at the particular event and it could also nudge them to go back to the same event in the following year. Since people would be able to reuse the sports bottles over and over again, the repeated exposure to your company’s name could influence their decision making process.
Always choose the sports bottles which are safe to be reused over a long period of time. Plastic bottles are usually graded differently and only a certain category of bottles are safe to be reused. This matter should not be looked at lightly because should anything go wrong, your company could have a hard time recovering from the bad publicity. As for the colour of your sports bottles, choose colours that are vibrant and fun. It is a sporting event and it will be a great attention getter to have vibrant looking sports bottles. Lastly, ensure that your company’s name can be clearly read or else all the effort to promote your company’s name would be wasted.
4
2011
Printed Portfolios for Graduation Gifts
Graduation is a huge matter to those who are about to complete their studies. It is an overwhelming event because each person will be taking different paths and only time will tell if they will meet somewhere in between of their journeys. Those responsible for the whole event, have to go through all the meticulous details that need to be done in order for the event to be a successful one. Since there are so many things that need to be taken into account, organizers tend to forget the importance of favors. Favors are the small gifts that each studentreceives and they take it back home with them as a remembrance of all their studying years.
Since graduating students will soon be stepping into the working world, it is best to present the students each with their own printed portfolios. These portfolios will come in extremely handy when they are going for a job interview. It can be used to hold all of their important certificates alongside with their resumes. The printed portfolios will look professional and that is exactly how you want to look when you are attending a job interview. Employers always prefer someone who looks presentable and it is even more important if the job requires you to travel and meet people.
It is best that the portfolios are printed with each of the student’s name and also the school they come from. This way, even if they somehow misplace their portfolio, the person who finds it would know where to return it to. Losing your portfolios which consists of all your certificates is the worst thing that could happen because getting the original copy again is a troublesome task.
Presenting the graduating students with printed portfolios is far better compared to distributing customized key chains, pens and t-shirts. Unlike printed portfolios, key chains, pens and t-shirts will only last for so long and there is not much use to it. Printed portfolios will be highly valued by the students since they will definitely need one of those anyway.
Since the portfolio would be printed with the school’s/college’s/university’s name, it could also serve as some sort of recognition from the student’s alma matter. If the place that the student originated from happened to be an institution of high values, employers would instantly look at them in a different way and expect them to perform better than the others.
Although printed portfolios make great graduation gifts, a few things must be taken into consideration before personalizing the portfolios. Choose dark colours because it is more professional and presentable. It would be weird to carry an orange coloured portfolio to your job interview. As for where should the student’s name be printed, place it on the top right corner or on the centre of the portfolio cover. This way, it is easier for the employers to know their potential employee’s name without even having to look at his or her resume. Use simple and clean looking fonts. Avoid using fonts that a cursive because some people might have difficulty reading it.
1
2011
Custom Wine Glasses for High Class Weddings

Are you planning a high class wedding where the budget is not a very serious worry? If so you’ll of course want to pay close attention to planning the ceremony, the reception, and of course you’ll need to make time to choose the overall décor of your wedding. High class weddings are usually very elegant and expensive looking. There are all sorts of food, wines, and glassware that set the tone and feel of the wedding day. For those couples who are looking to host a high class wedding, one important detail to keep in mind is the glassware. From candle holders to centerpiece arrangements, you’re sure to have a lot of glassware at your wedding. One of the most important pieces of glassware is wine glasses. Wine glasses are a must have for each guest that is celebrating your wedding through the toast at the reception party. Wine glasses are needed so that guests can drink to a lifetime of love and happiness for the couple.
With high class weddings, you may want to take the wine glasses a step forward. While most people opt to rent wine glasses that are provided through a catering company, as a couple you may decide to provide custom-made wine glasses for each guest. These wine glasses can also be customized for the bride and groom to use during the toast as well.
Using custom wine glasses for the couple
Custom wine glasses can be purchased and used by the wedding couple during the toast. They can be a simplistic as having the name of the bride and groom engraved on each glass. The wedding date can also be a nice addition to the wine glasses.
Custom wine glasses – Keepsakes for guests
If you plan to buy custom wine glasses for use during the toast, it may be a good idea to remind each guest that the wine glasses are for keeps. Guests can take the wine glasses home and use them or display them as they want. The custom wine glasses should have the bride and groom’s name and the wedding date at the minimum. Designs such as hearts or a pair of rings can be added as wanted.
Custom wine glasses fit perfectly into a high class wedding. They are sure to finish off the entire wedding day with a nice surprise for the guests.
7
2011
Collectible Commemorative Plates
You will find plenty of collectible commemorative plates if you’ve ever gone to a collectibles or antique store. These plates are not meant to be used. Instead the purpose of them is to remember and commemorate a specific person, movie, date, and so on. These plates are made to be admired, collected, and shown off. The great thing about these plates is that they can be found in all types of themes. If you have a movie lover in your life, you’re sure to be able to find a commemorative plate that features the movie, an actor or actress in the movie, or something else that is related to it.
Collectible commemorative plates are also great to give to those people in your life who have a favorite athlete or musical artist. It’s not hard to find a commemorative plate dedicated to a retired athlete or a musical artist that has died or one that has made a profound impact in the musical world. These types of commemorative plates are great for display.
Even better is that these plates can be sold and traded in antique shows. Some of them, especially those deemed to be limited edition, can be worth money in the future. They always make great hand-me-downs from generation to generation. These plates never go out of style, so to speak, and they can be displayed for years and years.
Besides these uses, collectible commemorative plates are also perfect as a keepsake for the birth of a baby, a wedding, vow renewal, and other occasions. The commemorative plates can be personalized to present the date of the event along with a fitting design. These plates make for great wedding gifts or giveaways for wedding guests.
Making use of collectible commemorative plates
If you’re looking for a unique gift for someone no matter if it’s for a birthday, Christmas, or a random thinking of you present, commemorative plates always make for a nice surprise. You will find that commemorative plates are available in all types of shapes, sizes, materials, and themes. Be sure that the theme on the plate is one that the receiver likes or can relate to! This way he/she is sure to love it. These plates can be hung on a wall, placed on a rack plate holder, or they can be put inside of a china cabinet which will protect it and provide a place where others can look and admire.
30
2010
Most Popular Promotional Products- What companies are using to get noticed!
One of the most important aspects of a business is marketing and advertising. Companies spend thousands of dollars each year on marketing teams, promotional strategies, and advertising projects. The outcome of these marketing strategies can sometimes make or break a company’s success. Without getting the proper exposure, you lack a strong customer base, fail to meet financial goals, and can essentially fall apart due to the fact that you are just not getting the business you need to maintain your company.
So what if there was a way to boost your marketing at a low price? That’s why companies are all turning to promotional products. You see them everywhere these days- tote bags with your grocer’s name on them, sports bottles given out by athletic sponsors, personalized pens when you visit a church, a free keychain from car dealerships- almost every company needs some sort of promotional item to get their names noticed. The reason why promotional products are chosen so often over commercial advertising, like magazines, tv spotlights, and web ads, is because not only are they much easier on your budget, but they allow people to associate your company with convenience, popularity, comfort, or whatever it may be.
Some of the most popular promotional products used is the business world today are the classic items we have been customizing for years, just with fun twists to make them unique. Some of these commonly used promotional items are:
1. Pens
2. Ceramic Mugs, Travel Mugs
3. Tote Bags
4. Sports Bottles
6. Notebooks and Portfolios
7. Glassware
These are just 7 of the many items companies are using as promotional items. DiscountMugs.com makes this process easy. At everyday low prices, you can customize any of their hundreds of products with whatever design you want. Thanks to the wonders of technology, personalizing promotional products for your company can happen in just a few minutes. Check out all of the cool products you can get: http://www.discountmugs.com/
24
2010
DiscountMugs Announces Their 3 Cheapest Promotional Items!
Starting and maintaining a business in today’s world can be expensive. Without the proper investing, planning, and budgeting, many businesses tank at the mercy of the economy. One of the most expensive aspects of maintaining a healthy business is marketing and advertising. The costs ad up quickly- payroll for a marketing team, graphic designers turning out ads- the cost of just getting your ad visible is enough to put a small business out of the market completely. So where’s the solution for the business owners of today? DiscountMugs has the answer.
With many companies trying to find marketing techniques in today’s recession, DiscountMugs has lowered prices on all of their items drastically, and is announcing their three cheapest promotional items. Starting with a list made of their top most affordable items from each category, they took the top 3 from that list and is sharing their secret with you!
1. Customizable Ballpoint Pens- Low As $0.08! http://www.discountmugs.com/nc/promotional-pens/994/value-stick-pen.htm
Could the price get any better? Stylish and durable plastic pens with colorful tops, these popular pens are a must-have item for promoting any company or event with. Great for handing out at special events, for office giveaways, promotional items for tradeshows, and more, these pens can be personalized with your company’s logo, name, or event favorite motto to share with your clients.
2. Personalized Shot Glasses- Low As $0.32 http://www.discountmugs.com/nc/personalized-glassware/67/5121cl-2-oz-custom-shot-glasses.htm
Made out of the highest quality glass, DiscountMugs offers you the option to customize your shot glasses with your company name, funny saying, or event information easily! You can even have the bases of your shot glasses colored to match your company logo or event decor. Shot Glasses are memorable and unique giveaways everyone would love and remember.
3. Colorful Sports Bottles- Low As $0.58 http://www.discountmugs.com/nc/sports-bottles/1472/wb20-20oz-white-super-value-sports-bottles.htm
Great for company events, corporate picnics, office gifts, and promotional giveaways, these sleek 20 oz. customizable water bottles are one of the most popular promotional items sold at DiscountMugs.com. Available in nearly every color you can possibly think of, these affordable sports bottles make getting your companies name noticed easy. Add your favorite design, company mission statement, or inspirational logo to make your company’s marketing techniques unforgettable.
Made out only the best quality materials, and printed right here in the USA, these stylish and unique promotional items are the perfect way to promote your company in an affordable, memorable way. No need to spend hundreds on marketing strategies that yield the same results- DiscountMugs offers you the same opportunities at everyday low prices. So the question seems to stand- why pay more?
9
2010
Charitable Sports Bottles
Custom sports bottles is the perfect promotional product for an employee or a customer. In modern times people have become health conscious partaking in more activities such as running, walking, biking, swimming, and more. The USA is riddled with obesity from small children to adults. Taking initiatives for a better and healthier you is the best way to stay fit.

There are plenty of activities that challenge and push people to be more successful in working out. One of those great ways is running. Individuals run for their favorite charities or through the companies that they work for to support a positive cause.
Printed sport bottles are an ideal promotional product in supporting a cause. Sports bottles will help keep patrons hydrated during the event while meticulously advertising your brand. Each time a patron uses a customized water bottles with your logo, they will be advertising your business.
By giving away these sports bottles at a promotional event for a non-profit or promoting a positive initiative, will instill a positive look for your business. Additionally your employees will feel great working for a company and you will be instilling employee loyalty. This motivates participants to work harder for the set goal.
Custom sports bottles come in a wide range of styles. The best and most eco-friendly sport bottles to purchase are the BPA free ones. BPA free sports bottles do not contain the estrogen mimicking chemical that is thought to cause prostate cancer. Consumers and your employees alike will appreciate your thoughtfulness for them and the environment.
Printed sports bottles are available in plastic, aluminum, and stainless steel. Plastic bottles are usually less expensive than aluminum and stainless steel sports bottles. Custom printed sports bottles make excellent gifts for athletes or even marathon runners and walkers for charity.
Having your company logo printed on one of these dynamic sports bottles they will provided much warranted positive advertising. Consumers relish in free stuff and this is just icing on the cake plus it will increase revenue.
Customers will only appreciate the thought that went into the printed free sports bottles and will use them as often as they can which will expand your branding. Check out our wonderful inventory of sports bottles today.
At DiscountMugs.com….We Make It Your Own!
25
2010
Eco-Friendly Promotional Products
Taking care of our planet is an important step that every individual should take part in. With all types of pollution and green house gases, Mother Earth is slowly losing the battle against human waste. Did you know that plastics such as plastic groceries bags never really go away? They are non-biodegradable which means they stay on the planet FOREVER.

That’s why it’s important that we as conscious human beings take charge of our surroundings. Preventative measures such as recycling and drinking less bottled water is a step in the right direction. DiscountMugs.com also has taken steps to provide you with eco-friendly promotional products that contribute to a healthier environment. Here are a few:
We have a great variety of lead free Ceramic Coffee Mugs which you can get customized to meet all your promotional and event needs. Why get damaging and unhealthy Styrofoam Cups when you can get reusable long lasting Ceramic Coffee Mugs. Unlike Styrofoam cups, at DiscountMugs.com our ceramic coffee mugs are lead-free, non-toxic, and safe for daily use. These microwave friendly Ceramic Coffee Mugs insulate your coffee to keep it warmer for longer.
From custom printing with your corporate logo to your name, we imprint all of our mugs with USA. We offer a variety of colors and sizes to choose from. In addition, we offer a variety of shapes to meet all your personal expectations for your eco-friendly Ceramic Coffee Mug. They include eleven ounce mugs, c-handle mugs, bistro ceramic mugs, cafe ceramic mugs, spooner mugs, and latte mugs. Furthermore we also offer cappuccino and espresso mugs for the coffee enthusiast.
Next we have our attractive and stylish Tote Bag Collection. We have three eco-friendly options to choose from. First we have our Non-Woven Tote Bags are a great option for grocery shopping. Made out of non-woven polypropylene, our non-woven totes are lightweight and durable for heavy groceries.
Secondly we have our Cotton-Tote Bag which have a more stylish and fashionable look. Made from breathable high quality cotton these bags are fun and easy to print on. Cotton is also is the most popular material utilized. Lastly there are our Jute Tote Bags, the most organic and environ-friendly of the bunch these popular Jute Tote Bags are made out of vegetable fiber that is inter-woven into a strong coarse thread. Jute fiber is 100% biodegradable and recyclable which in turn make it easy on our environment.
Next we have the Bisphenol A (B.P.A) FREE Polycarbonate Sports Bottles which are easier on the eco-system and easier on the wallet. B.P.A is known to be harmful to humans that why we at DiscountMugs.com is committed to not using B.P.A in our Polycarbonate Sports Bottles. Our Sports Bottles are great for kids and adults alike!
They come in all a bunch of wacky shapes and sizes with the option of many different colors and designs. Just like the Aluminum Sports Bottles or even our Water Bottles, the handles are made strong and tough. Some even comes with the option of a carabineer for easy attachment to a bicycle or back pack. Most of our sports bottles are outfitted with rubber tops for easy handling.
At DiscountMugs.com we love our planet!! We are committed in taking whatever measures necessary to help keep our environment safe and pollution free. Log on to DiscountMugs.com to get the latest in customizable promotional products.
4
2010
What’s in a Sports Bottle?
Sports bottles are a nifty item for an active lifestyle. From athletes to working moms, an on the go sports bottle comes in really handy for movers and shakers. Their easier on the Eco-system and easier on the wallet. Sports bottles come in all shapes and sizes but I am here to tell you about three of the exciting ones we have here at DiscountMugs.com.
First there is the B.P.A free aluminum sports bottles. These are great for insulating hot and cold beverages. B.P.A is known to be hazardous to humans but is still used in many aluminum and plastic products by manufacturers. Not at DiscountMugs.com. We offer a plethora of B.P.A free sports bottles. The aluminum sports bottles are made tough to handle most weather conditions. They come with convenient handle features which makes them easier to carry.
Next we have the B.P.A free polycarbonate water bottles. These are great for kids! They come in all a bunch of wacky shapes and sizes. You have the option of so many different colors that you are sure to find one that your kid or even you will love. Just like the aluminum bottles the handles are made strong and tough. Some even comes with the option of a carabineer for easy attachment to a bicycle or back pack. Most of our sports bottles are outfitted with rubber tops.
Last but certainly not least is our stainless steel sports bottle. These have a nice smooth finish and come in plenty of bright beautiful colors. Stainless steel is not only silver you know! Like our other sports bottles, our stainless steel bottles come with great options for caps. You can even get a cap that turns into a little cup for sharing or whatever purpose it serves for you.
All of our sports bottles are made tough with high standards. With our vast inventory you will definitely find bottles that match with your company logo or whatever personalization you require. It’s not late to start your new year’s resolution. Go and jog that mile but don’t forget to stay hydrated with one of DiscountMugs.com fantastic Sports Bottle!




