Something every home needs these days...

Young families these days find themselves with all kinds of tech products. Mom has the iPhone. Dad has the Blackberry. The kids have phones as well and there might be an iPad, an iPod, a Playbook or some other tablet lying around the house. That makes for a lot of devices that need to be charged and if each one of these items have their own charger, well, you can imagine how many plugs are being used and I bet some of them are in the kitchen!

One of our suppliers has a great solution for households with many tech devices that need to be charged. It is the IDAPT I2P and I3P.

This is an innovative charging solution that can charge up to 4 mobile devices simultaneously, taking up only one plug. It is compatible with over 4500 mobile electronic devices including the iPhone, iPad, Blackberry, Android OS devices, Nintendo DS, PSP, GPS systems, digital cameras, and Bluetooth products.

It features IDAPT's patented interchangeable tip system making it completely customizable. It has 3 charging points and an additional USB charging point, allowing users to charge their electronics without the mess of tangled cords or the need for more than one outlet. Ships with two 30 pin iPhone/iPod tips, two Micro USB tips, a Mini USB tip, and the new Lightning Connector for iPhone 5/new iPods

For companies looking for a great gift item branded with their logo that will be seen first thing in the morning and at bedtime everyday, consider this item.

For more details visit our supplier's site here or contact Bando Promotions.

Tangle-Free Zipper Earphones

Are you tired of earphone wires getting caught in your clothing? Do they constantly get tangled or get knotted up when you store them? Well, our supplier Debco Solutions is offering... well, a solution to the problem by introducing tangle-free zipper earphones. They feature two individual strands of zipper-integrated cabling so you can 'zip' your earphones into one cord with no tangle issues. These earphones are ultra light and portable and offer great sound quality. They will soon become one of your essential media accessories.

This item is one of the Top 10 Marketing Edge Magazine's products of the year for 2013!

You can have these great earphones with a branded case for only $26.66 with a minimum order of 25 pieces.

Details:

3” Diameter x 1.25” H (case) 

PVC case 

• PVC round carry case with zippered closure 
• Earphones with 3.5mm jack store inside a zippered case 
• Earphones ‘zip up’ to help keep the cords tangle-free 
• Store your ear phones neatly inside pouch 
• Case has inside mesh pocket to secure earphones 
• Cord length: 51 in. or 130 cm. 
• Includes three different sized soft ear bud caps: small, medium and large 
• Choose your size of ear bud cover for a comfortable and secure fit 

For more information click here or contact Bando Promotions!

Ways for Athletes to Stay Cool!

We have a new product available!!

Keep cool and comfortable during even the most intense activities with the Mission Enduracool Instant Cooling towel. Made from performance fabric, this towel cools instantaneously when wet with water or sweat or wrung out and snapped to activate the cooling properties. Lasting up to two hours, the Enduracool is breathable, made for all sports, chemical free, reusable and can be machine washed with detergent.
Check out this video to see how it works! Mission EnduraCool Towel - How it works!

To place an order: Call 1-877-582-2636 or email bando@bandopromotions.com

Full Colour Promotions!

Want something that will grab the attention of your customers? Is your logo full of colours and expensive to print? Well not anymore! Here are some great items we can supply to you that will be a great way to show off your full colour logo and get the attention it deserves!

These items make for great presentation and are an affordable option for your clients.

For these items and other many others check out: www.bandopromotions.com OR call 613-596-5800 to make an appointment.

Need a Light!

Are you heading out this summer on your annual camping trip? These new lanterns are the perfect fit for you! These lanterns would make a great give-away for your resident camper in your office, or even just as a safety light in your home.

If you are interested in this product or any others please contact bando@bandopromotions.com

Or call 613-596-5800 to set up a meeting.

What are the most popular Promotional Product Applications?

You have seen them everywhere. You have heard from a colleague about what they did at a trade show to attract people to their booth. You have seen awards on the walls of businesses. You have seen an organization wearing a cool looking jacket with their amazing embroidered logo. Your children came home from school with a bag given to them with the school logo printed on them.

Promotional items are everywhere and are used in various ways to attain a marketing objective. Unlike a radio, television and newspaper ad, promotional items are an important part of your marketing plan. Your putting your message on a useful product that will be used repeatedly and for a much longer period of time than traditional advertising.

Every organization, business or team has their own unique goal they want to achieve with the use of promotional items. Using the right product to get the results you want is key. With so many options available it can get a little overwhelming. Using a Promotional Marketing Design Agency like Bando Promotions is important as they have about 20 years of experience and are connected with suppliers of great promotional items all over the world.

The most popular use for promotional items are for business gifts. Thanking your customers for their business is a priority and without them, there would be no business in the first place! Thanking your employees for a job well done or for being loyal to your business for several years of service is equally important as it builds employee morale.

Here is a list of a what are the most popular promotional product applications:

- Business Gifts = 21%
- Brand Awareness = 13%
- Public Relations = 9%
- Trade Shows = 8%
- New Customer/Account Generation = 7%
- Not-for-Profit Programmes = 6%
- Employee Relations and Events = 6%
- Employee Incentive Programmes = 6%
- Emploee Service Awards = 4%
- Dealer/Distributor Programmes = 4%
- Customer Referrals = 4%
- New Product/Service Introduction = 3%
- Employee Safety and Education = 3%
- Marketing Research = 1%
- Other = 3%

For information on how promotional products can help you and your business, contact Bando Promotions at 1-877-582-2636.

What are the best selling promotional products?

When looking at promotional products to compliment a marketing plan, where do you begin? It can be a little overwhelming at times since there are hundreds of thousands of options available. You want to make sure that the product you choose is something that is going to make an impression and something that will last, but most of all, it has to WOW the recipient.

So what are the best selling options out there right now? Here is a list that can help point you in the right direction. Based on all of the promotional items sold in Canada, here is the breakdown as a percentage per category:

Wearables/Apparel

30%

Writing Instruments

9%

Drinkware

7%

Calendar

6%

Desk/Office/Business Accessories

5%

Here are other breakdowns:

Textiles = 6%

Buttons/Badges/Ribbons/Stickers/Magnets = 5%

Sporting Goods = 4%

Plaques/Trophies = 4%

Travel Products = 2%

Jewellery/Clocks = 2%

Housewares = 1%

Games/Toys = 1%

Food Products = 2%

Electronic Products = 1%

Computer Products = 3%

Automotive Products= 2%

Leisure Products = 2%

Personal Products = $2%

Other = 2%

These are general categories since there are so many options available and they could be broken down even more. The above statistics give you a good idea of what categories most promotional marketing dollars in Canada are going to.