Saturday, March 28, 2009

41 Random Promotional Items Under $1.00

I am frequently asked about promotional product ideas under $1.00. I have compiled a list our most popular products for less than a buck.

key chain
notepad

bike bottles
stadium cups
can coolers
piggy banks
wooden nickels

business card magnets
magnetic calendars

wall calendars
letter openers
nail files

rulers
gum ($.21 each and less depending on quantity)
ice scraper
bag clips

plastic bags
plastic business card cases
adhesive notepads

mints
suckers
microwave popcorn bags
frisbee/flyers
yo-yos
crazy putty eggs
rubber duckies
golf tees
bag tags

shaped fly swatters


Remember that that REALLY is just the beginning. Remember that we imprint on over 850,000 products. We have items by industry like gardening, automotive, banking, manufacturing, education and more!

If you'd like a custom proposal for your business or upcoming event, give me a call! 801.592.1101!

Hercules - THINK BIG


Meet the Hercules. One of the largest pens we have. It really stands out against it's standard pen competitors and if you want a pen to promote your business thats unique, this is the pen for you.
Hercules was the Roman name for the greatest hero of Greek mythology, have the Hercules pen be the greatest hero of your next promotion!
Quantity/Price
300 $0.85 each
500 $0.82 each
1000 $0.77 each
2500 $0.71 each
5000 $0.65 each

Mechanism: Retractable
Ink Color/Point Style: Black ink with medium point

Price Includes: 1-color imprint, 1-location

Product Size: Approx. 7-1/4"

Item Colors: Blue, Green, Purple, Red

Production Time: 4 Business Days

Standard Imprint Method(s):

Screen Print: Back Side of Barrel, 2-1/8"w x 1"h, 1 color(s) max

Monday, March 16, 2009

Celebrity Apprentice Featured "MY" Bag!



If you watch Celebrity Apprentice and saw last Sunday night’s (March 8th) episode, you may or may not have recognized a promotional product they used. The task for the night was to design a comic book character for Zappos.com. How exciting was it to see that each of the celebrity team members received an Atchison by Bic NAP3200 A Step Ahead Messenger Bag to use for their task! Each messenger bag was imprinted with the Zappos.com logo.

This is the SAME bag as my most recent promotional product for Doodads! (I gave them away at the Utah Valley Busniess & Technology Expo last week and I had one lady tell me that I shouldn't waste one on her. I asked her how much she thought it was, and she said $20! They are SO much cheaper than that. I've included the pricing below, with a promotion!)


This Messenger Bag is also in the 2009 Idea Catalog and is featured on page 33. Now is the perfect time to capitalize on a product used by celebrities and seen on TV by millions of viewers!
PRICING FOR THE "A STEP AHEAD MESSENGER BAG" by BIC
600D poly canvas messenger style brief with front flap. Features Velcro® closure on flap and main compartment, organizer pockets under flap (Pen and Business Card Holder), grommet on front flap for headphones, mesh water bottle pocket, adjustable shoulder strap and single carrying handle on top.
Quantity **Doodads Price Regular Price
50 $7.49 each $7.91 each
150 $6.69 each $6.99 each
500 $5.99 each $6.07 each

• SCREEN CHARGE: $50.00 per color/location. Exact repeat orders, no charge.
• SIZE: 13 ½" x 12 ¼" x 3 ¼".
• COLORS: Royal, Red, Charcoal, Burnt Orange, Apple Green.
• COPY: 1 color in area 5" x 3".
• ADD’L COLORS: .60 ea. running charge per color. 5 colors max.
• ABS MINIMUM: 25, $45.00 add’l charge.
• WEIGHT: 19 lbs/25. PACKING: Bulk.• FOB: Bic®/Atchison; KS 66002.

** Because of Doodad's volume purchasing, I am able to secure discounts for MANY of our products. This is one example. The Bic price is listed to the right, and my every day low price is in the second column. Just another reason to choose Doodads as your promotional product supplier!
ALSO, because I'm thrilled to see this promotional product on the big screen, and as my FIRST promotion to celebrate my 10th year in business, I'm going to give an ADDITIONAL 10% off this Messenger bag. It's a great, low cost, low quantity product that would be great for employees, client thank-you gifts and more!
Call me today to take advantage of this special offer. To get the addtional discount, all orders must be submitted, with artwork on or before April 8th, 2009.

Saturday, March 14, 2009

Presenting at BNI - Tuesday, March 17

Have you ever heard of BNI?  I am member of the Pipeline Chapter that meets in Springville, Utah on Tuesday mornings at 7:30 AM at the Flying J Restaurant.

I'm speaking at our BNI chapter meeting on Tuesday, March 17th. I'm talking about how to use promotional products to enhance your marketing campaign - even during tough economic times.

But that part is not important (You're invited of course...).  This is an invitation to come and see me speak, but also to come see what BNI is all about and how it can help your business grow.

WE ARE SPECIFICALLY LOOKING FOR THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF COMPANIES TO JOIN US!
- Pest Control
- General Contractor
- Florist
- Advertising Agency
- Attorney
- Car Repair Shop
- Sign Company
- and more!

Meet our current chapter members!
- 1-800 Flooded (Restoration Company)
- Steve Baker (Accident & Injury Chiropractic)
- TRH Property Group (Real Estate)
- VIP Media (Media Production)
- Rocky Mountain Mortgage
- Isagenix (Nutritionists)
- Timberline Air (Air Conditioning and Furnace)
- Mission Ignition (Life and Business Coach)
- LMB Studio (Graphic Design)
- Wealth Management (Financial Planning)
- Guardian (Life Insurance)
- American Family Insurance (Property and Casualty)
- Wholesale Electronics
- AFLAC (Supplemental Insurance)
- Five Start Painting 
- Professional Accounting Solutions
- Checknet (Collections)
- Out-N-About Floor Coverings
- Image Cleaning Systems (Carpet/Tile/Upholstry Cleaner)
- HBW Insurance (Health Insurance)
- Cascade Collision
- Stuart Palmer Studios (Hair Salon)
- Doodads Promotional Products (That's Me!)

We are a great group!  We have a lot of fun and we are invested in helping others grow their business!  Do you want to join us?

Friday, March 6, 2009

Ladies Handbags

I know you can't see all the details on this picture, but I wanted to share with you the idea of handbags and totes for women's events.  They are useful, long-lasting and appreciated.  They also share a GREAT message of quality to the intended recipient.  

If you have an upcoming event or campaign, and you think these bags would be a good fit, give me a call.  I'll send you this electronic flyer so you can read it!