So what are thunder sticks, you may ask?  Thunder sticks are also, sometimes, called bam bams, thunderstix, thundersticks, boom sticks fan sticks, or fan-ta-sticks, depending on the brand that you get.  These are great spirit items for the the stadium.  The stadium noise makers are...

Every year around this time we sell thousands and thousands of mini footballs.  These footballs are great for cheerleaders to throw out to the crowd at football games.  All of the mini footballs help to keep the crowd involved and excited.  There are 3 main...

There has always been the age old question, "Is Bad Publicity Good?"  Many people feel that any type of publicity is good because it brings your business name to the top of the media for thousands or even millions to hear.  The theory, then, is...

Have you ever tried marketing using school spirit items?  There are numerous opportunities to not only help support your favorite local high school or middle school, but also to help market your business at the same time.  With the start of football season right on...

While small businesses can't usually afford to create television commercials like this commercial, I definitely have to give props to this one.  It is creative and funny.  Maybe it is just my sick EMS humor from being a paramedic for 12 years.  Take a look: What...

Anyone who has read any blogs from me have probably heard me talk about shock marketing.  Here is another great example of it driving around in Florida.  One of the best forms of advertising you can do for your business is to create some kind...

These 10 costly mistakes will help not only save you money but will also help you make the most out of your next marketing campaign. These simple tips may seem like no-brainers, but they are often overlooked....

Okay, so I'm not really going to list 2010 reasons, but I will list several VERY important reasons why promotional items should be used to market your business in this new year and decade. We are coming out of the worst economic times since the Great...

Promotional marketing gifts can help your business gain more customers and make lifelong customers out of your current clients....