Valentine Promo from Eco-Swag™ (We heart our customers!)

The new year is upon us, and what an exciting time this is!

As t's are being crossed, and i's dotted, on your 2012 marketing campaigns, don't forget to show your customers some love with some of our many heart-shaped promotional items.

Here are some links to a few of our items, but feel free to call, or email us, if you have something specific in mind (and we'll make it happen!):

http://www.eco-swag.com/:quicksearch.htm?quicksearchbox=VLIDB-DGUCY (temporary tattoos);

http://www.eco-swag.com/:quicksearch.htm?quicksearchbox=GQCFG-HBLUB (foil-wrapped chocolate);

http://www.eco-swag.com/:quicksearch.htm?quicksearchbox=QRGEK-GHNDZ (recycled tire heart-shaped jar opener);

http://www.eco-swag.com/:quicksearch.htm?quicksearchbox=FOZJE-HMYCD (journal with die-cut heart and seeded paper that shows through; the seed paper can be planted to grow flowers, vegetables or herbs -- your choice!);

http://www.eco-swag.com/:quicksearch.htm?quicksearchbox=LSDDI-GGWLR (customized stones);

http://www.eco-swag.com/:quicksearch.htm?quicksearchbox=QSECG-CJARR (heart-shaped acrylic paperweight); and

http://www.eco-swag.com/:quicksearch.htm?quicksearchbox=QNCEK-CYREH (beautiful marble heart-shaped paperweight)

Plus, we have thousands more....

Thanks for giving us the opportunity to help you grow (and green) your brand this year.

Call us toll-free at 877-ECO-SWAG, or email us now.

High-quantity reusable, custom bags from Eco-Swag™

High-quantity, laminated, full-color, fully-customizable, reusable tote bags was the call-of-the-day for Jamie E., the sweetest person on earth, and a longtime customer.  She knew she had to look no further than Eco-Swag™!

We can print in spot colors, or full-color process (as you can see, above), on every available surface of our bags (even the hem!).

(Note:  If you have a large event scheduled for early Spring, and need more than 10,000 bags, now is the time to order!)

Call, or e-mail, us today, and tell us how we can help!

Thanks so much for giving us the opportunity to help you with your promotional products.

Breast Cancer Awareness|Patented Handle-with-Care Bags from Eco-Swag™

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Eco-Swag™ is proud to carry a vast selection of promotional and fundraising items to help in those efforts.

One of our newest products is the patented Handle with Care bag, shown above.

This gorgeous tote bag has a unique pink ribbon-shaped handle, and boasts a thick non woven fabric.  It's also 100% recyclable and reusable, and measures 12.5" W x 13.5"H x 8.5" D.

(Our Handle with Care line of bags can also be customized with other ribbon colors, including red, yellow, purple, black, white, royal blue, and green.)

Lastly, our factory will donate 5 cents per bag sold to a 501C-recognized charity of your choice.
Raise awareness, raise money, promote your cause.

Let us help.

Call us, toll free, at 877-ECO-SWAG.

Brand New! Vandona Convertible Case for iPad and iPad 2 from Eco-Swag

Jump Drive Blowout from Eco-Swag.com

Call us now at 877-ECO-SWAG
(Mention Promo Code 8811 and get FREE SHIPPING!)

Promotional Magnets - The Wonder Product

With so many amazing ad specialties available, it's easy to forget how the simplest items are often the best.

Such is the case with promotional magnets.

Those folks who regularly use them, have done so for years, and will continue to. Why? Because they work!  (Think about it:  Aren't you more likely to call that plumber, or insurance agent, or dentist, whose magnet sits squarely -- pun intended! -- on your fridge?  Or are you going to go online, or to a phone book (!) to find one?)

Custom magnets are inexpensive, but mighty! They come in whatever shape you can imagine, or just a simple square or rectangle. Either way, people love, and (most importantly!) use magnets, and they see them over and over again, in the course of a day.

Of course, keeping yourself (and your company) top-of-mind with your clients and prospects, is a priority. One of the absolute best ways to do this, is by providing them with a product, imprinted with your logo and contact information, that they're going to use, appreciate, and see, on a regular basis.

That being the case, seriously consider adding promotional magnets to your marketing arsenal today. Call us now for more information, and click here now to see thousands of ideas for custom shapes, along with pricing and delivery times.

Grow your brand.  Green your brand.  Let us help.

Call 877-ECO-SWAG (and be sure to follow us on twitter @ EcoSwag1, to get special Twitter-only deals!)

Eco-Koozie Made From Recycled Foam!

Recycled, collapsible koozies are a great way to keep your brand in front of your clients, particularly with all this hot weather, and the need for cold drinks (which, of course, then need a koozie!)

Courtney, from Durango, just ordered these for her PR company, and loves them!  We've sold (and re-sold) tens of thousands of these to companies, large and small, as part of their promotional-products arsenal.

These are a great one-size-fits-all product -- great for insurance companies, pharmaceutical companies, logistics companies, law firms, and, well, pretty much any company with a logo. :-)

Green your brand.  Let us help. 

Call, toll-free, 1-877-ECO-SWAG.  (Be sure and follow us on Twitter @ EcoSwag1.)

Delicious Premium Nuts in a Wooden Collector's Box - What A Great Gift!

We hear it over and over again: “These are the best and freshest nuts that I’ve ever tasted.” Sure they are... because Maple Ridge Farms roasts them in small batches, at exactly the right temperature, then salts them ever-so-lightly to enhance their natural flavor and package them at once in a three-quarter pound gold-foil bag to lock in freshness.

Everyone who tastes these spectacular nuts notices the difference, and so will you! Food gifts are great for sharing!
Food gifts are still the #1 gift of choice, both for giving and receiving!

Want FREE shipping?  Put Promo Code PC201107 in your email, or be sure and mention it when you call.

Let us help you make your clients happy.  ☺ Call us.  877-ECO-SWAG. 

(Be sure and follow us on Twitter, to stay up-to-date on what specials are happening!)
 

Custom Aprons for Your Barbeque-Loving Clients!

The only thing better than having your client wearing a shirt with your logo on it over the weekend, is your client wearing an apron with your logo on it, on top of the shirt with your logo on it.

Summer is upon us, and that means lots of outdoor grillin'! And that means lots of barbeque sauce (well, where I come from, anyway!) to splatter and spew!

(Custom Apron Pictured is 65% recycled polyester/35% organic cotton)

Give your clients some peace-of-mind -- and make sure they keep you top-of-mind,-- with any of our awesome custom aprons. Recycled, organic cotton, full-bib, waist...we've got 'em all.

Shannon M., of Portland, OR, just ordered some and here's what she had to say:

"Hi there!! Happy Friday. The aprons were a HUGE hit. Thank you so much for turning around such beautiful quality in such a short amount of time."

Grow your brand. Green your brand. Let us help!

Email us, or call us toll free at 877-ECO-SWAG. We're here for ya!

Promotional LED Flashlights (and What is Pad Printing?)

Geez!  Too long between blogs, I know!

Promotional LED flashlights are a great marketing tool!   No batteries to worry about; they're very handy, etc.

I had a client who'd ordered a bunch of these environmentally-friendly flashlights that are pad-printed.  She wanted to know what pad printing was, exactly (as do many folks), and I thought it could best be illustrated via video (it's, essentially, the transfer of a 2D image onto a 3D item).  So, here you go!



If you're looking to grow your brand, or green your brand -- or both!, -- we can help!

Call us toll free at 877-ECO-SWAG.

I'm saving the planet one bag at a time! Laminated, Recycled (XL) Tote from Eco-Swag

This awesome eco-message bag is made from laminated ECOTEXX, with 85% post consumer recycled (PET) content. Side panel message expresses your environmental contribution "I'm saving the planet one bag at a time!" Bound seams for enhanced durability. 24" self material handles. Big and roomy at 16" L x 14" W x 6" H, it's a great bag to give to your clients. (It's useful; it'll last a really long time; and it'll keep you top-of-mind with your customers. What more could you ask for from your promotional products?)

Grow your brand. Green your brand. Let us help.

Call us, today, 877-ECO-SWAG.

Solar Cellphone Chargers from Eco-Swag.com

 

This solar-powered cell phone charger was the absolute,  hands-down standout among all the products we exhibited at this year's Earth Day Festival.  Virtually every person who saw it wanted one, and absolutely knew they'd get great use from it.

The one pictured above is one out of dozens that we carry at Eco-Swag.com, and at a low minimum of 50 pieces, it's an awesome gift to keep you top-of-mind with your most important clients.  They'll use it, and use it and use it again -- and will appreciate your thoughtfulness every time.

If you have clients (or clients' kids) who are headed to Bonnaroo, or the beach, or who love to hike or go boating, this is the promotional product they'll want to take along.

(Call us, toll free, at 877-ECO-SWAG and ask about the bonus gift that comes with this!)

Have a great weekend!

Globes, Globe Puzzles, Globe Balloons and More from Eco-Swag.com

Earth Day is just a few days away, and, as such, the demand for globes and globe-shaped/designed items is at its highest.

Globes are a great way to keep your brand top-of-mind with your clients, and as a reminder that you, and your company, are striving to be more environmentally-conscious.

We carry a beautiful selection of A+ globes, as well as sleek little globe puzzles, globe awards, globe pens, and more....

Call us, toll free, today at 877-ECO-SWAG, and let us help you grow your brand, and green it, at the same time (and, dare I say, help take you global?) :-)

Recycle Cap with Built-In Bottle Opener from Eco-Swag.com

How cool is this?!

One of our customers was in a quandary, wanting a hat that would convey his company's sustainability message, but would also hold their multi-color logo, without looking too busy.

This baseball cap comes with an integrated bottle opener built right into the visor!

The hat itself is made from recycled plastic bottles, with six-panel structured construction and velcro strap.  It also comes with a custom-decorated, high-definition detail, four-color-process bottle opener, with domed resin, on which you can put your multi-colored logo or message.

Embroidered green recycle symbol is on left side of visor.

The bottle opener is used by taking the cap off of your head, putting it on top of the bottle and lifting up. One hand, one motion -- and it works every time!

Bonus!! Low minimum of 72.

Double Bonus!  Production is a mere four-to-five days!

Call us today at 877-ECO-SWAG, and have these in time for Earth Day (or next weekend's party!)

Foldable, Flat, Reusable Water Bottle That Fits In Your Pocket!

Easily one of the coolest promo items of the year!

This awesome, unique little bottle holds 24-oz of water (or your beverage of choice), is BPA-free, made of environmentally-friendly polypropylene, and folds flat when empty for easy travel and storage.

The gorgeous, exclusive design is pre-printed on the bottle, to jazz up your logo perfectly.  Priced as low as $2.39, and with a low minimum of 100, you can't beat this (if you're looking for memorable, reusable, environmentally-friendly promotional products, that is!).

Send your logo to us today, and we'll ship 'em out next week! 

Questions?  Call us, toll free, at 877-ECO-SWAG.  (Be sure to follow us on Twitter @ ecoswag1, to be privy to our Twitter-only specials.)

Summertime Beckons! Eco-Flyers from Eco-Swag™ are On Sale!

Green your brand, grow your brand, and have FUN with your brand!

Eco-Flyers from Eco-Swag™ are on sale for only .62 each (that's a savings of $30 at 500 pieces!).

They're biodegradable, recyclable and come in these vibrant colors that will make your logo SOAR:  Lime Green, Translucent Red, Translucent Blue, Translucent Purple, Clear, Translucent Green, White (okay, admittedly, white isn't exactly vibrant, but your logo will POP on this -- unless, of course, your logo is white....)

Call us now at 877-ECO-SWAG.  (Follow us on Twitter and get FREE SHIPPING on top of the sale price, with the Promo Code mentioned there.)

Eco-Swag Special! Biodegradable Pens at .89 each (regularly 1.39)

There's something great about writing with a great pen, isn't there? And it's a bonus when you know that smooth-writing pen you're using was made with the environment in mind. 

That's the story of these elegant, medium-point eco-friendly pens from Eco-Swag.com.  The barrel is made with PLA 100% biodegradable plant starch material, and the plastic parts of the pen are recyclable.

They're also super-comfy to use with a rubber grip on every pen, and a neat little color accent on the tip. Plus, the retractable mechanism is a great feature (so you're not having to look for that darn pen cap!). They're currently on special for .89 (regularly 1.39), so get 'em while the gettin's good!  (Mention this blog post for special pricing.)
E-mail us for more info, right here, or call us, toll free, at 877-ECO-SWAG

Green your brand.  Grow your brand.  Let us help!

Cultivate a Greener Brand with Promo Gardening Items from Eco-Swag™

Well, it's officially here!  The 40th Earth Day!

We had a blast exhibiting our eco-friendly promo items at the Earth Day Festival, here in Nashville, and it was really wonderful to see so many of our current customers -- and meet many new ones!  I was amazed -- and happily surprised! -- at just how many folks were genuinely interested in making the transition to greener marketing tools, from what they've previously been using.

Given the time of year it is, combined with what we do (help you promote yourself in really cool ways), we had plenty of eco-friendly promotional gardening tools on hand at the festival, with the biggest "oohs" and "aaahs" going to the super-cool Eco-Trowel™.  This handy-dandy tool, comes with  seeds packed -- and visible -- in the handle!  (You can choose from sunflower, nasturtium dwarf jewel mix, or sweet pea mammoth.)

Also popular, were our branded planters, custom-branded seed packets, and seeded music-download cards -- all great promotional choices, because of their usefulness, vibrant packaging, low-price and inherent green message.

For more information on these items, send us an e-mail today with "promo gardening" in the subject line.

Green your brand.  Start today.  Let us help!

All Hail Earth Day!

This is my most recent article for NacNak, a great new paper that's spreading throughout the country, for which I write a column:

Earth Day, while still a relatively new holiday for many, is actually celebrating its 40^th anniversary this year!  It’s officially on April 22^nd, but many cities, like Nashville, are celebrating it with an Earth Day Festival this Saturday, the 17^th.

Whether you credit the media, Al Gore, the weird temperature fluctuations we undeniably experience these days, or this highly-informative, incredibly entertaining column you’re currently reading, you’re probably more aware today, than ever before, about the need to green your world.  (Green, heretofore a humble color, -- a mere adjective -- has now branched out and become a verb.)

Whether by recycling your OJ bottles, taking your own tumbler /thermos to the coffee shop, carpooling one day a week, turning off the water while you’re brushing your teeth, or, if your organization uses promotional items (which every organization should, but more on that later), switching to more environmentally-friendly versions:  recycled-paper pens, rather than plastic; recycled business card magnets, recyclable custom bags, organic cotton apparel – it all counts!  It all matters.

Andrea, from Vanderbilt, who just ordered embroidered shirts from us, insisted on not just organic cotton t-shirts and polos, but certified organic cotton/made-in-the-USA t-shirts.  She would not accept anything less (which I thought was awesome!).  Andrea knows that organic cotton is grown using natural fertilizers (Ah, the wonders of cow poo) and is free from toxic chemicals.  Instead of using herbicides to kill weeds, organic cotton farmers use hoes.  Instead of using pesticides to kill plant-eating pests, they use things like chili and garlic (and every bug I know hates that stuff!).  Plus, a field must be pesticide-free for at least three years before it can be certified organic.  Conventional Cotton, on the other hand, uses pesticides that are known carcinogens that affect the air, ground, water, and food supply.  For instance, Aldicarb, a nerve agent, originally developed during WWII, is one of the most toxic pesticides applied to conventional cotton.  According to the Environmental Justice Foundation, just one drop of Aldicarb, absorbed through the skin, is enough to kill one adult.  Another one, monocrotophos, while pulled from the US market in 1989, is still widely used in developing countries, and has been directly linked, not only to cancer, but to paralysis in children living in cotton growing areas, such as Paraguay.  (Andrea’s reasons for wanting made-in-the-USA shirts, goes without saying.)

Environmental awareness is key.  Tuning in to what’s genuinely happening is vital to the future of our children, and our children’s children.

Now, Earth Day, created to heighten that awareness, came about in 1970 (though the idea for it had been germinating for roughly eight years), as a result of the efforts of Senator Gaylord Nelson.  While he was successful in persuading President Kennedy to go on a National Conservation Tour to promote environmental awareness and conservationism, for one reason or another, the tour did not succeed in putting the issues on the national agenda. 

Not to be outdone, Senator Nelson, inspired by anti-Vietnam War demonstrations (“teach-ins”), proceeded to organize a huge grassroots protest, on behalf of the environment.  20 million demonstrators took part, along with thousands of schools and communities.  And here we are, 40 years later, carrying on his message. 

Celebrate Earth Day by turning over a new leaf.  Or planting a tree.  Or putting something in the recycling bin, rather than the trash can.  If you’re in or near Nashville, be sure and come to the Earth  Day Festival at Centennial Park.  I’ll be in the Eco-Swag™ booth!  (No autographs, please!)  Bring this article, and get a free gift!)

Polypropy-huh??

Here's a link to my latest article, which will, hopefully, shed a little light on how all lovely non-woven bags we sell are created:  

http://ezinearticles.com/?Polypropy---Huh?&id=4015756

(There's still time to order for Earth Day, given that many of our bags can be produced and emblazoned with your logo in 1-3 days.  Call us at 877-ECO-SWAG or, in Nashville, 615-650-5777.