Back To School Custom Backpacks

It's that time of year when promotional backpacks are needed for the millions of children and college students heading back to school.  Which custom backpack works for your event?

These are our Top Five Custom Backpacks

1.  Elementary students need something small.  Less than 17 inches for sure in terms of height.  If you have a small budget, perhaps you are packing custom pens and school supplies into these, you might try our drawstring backpacks which offer a budget price and are great for after school sleep overs as well!  We love this style below which has a pocket for your cell phone or lunch money.

2.  We also love the Elementary school custom backpack with school logo in it.  This one is simple, but super strong and will hold up to being thrown down on the playground.  Too cool for school right?

3.  Number 3 is our long time On the Move Custom Backpack best selling backpack for logo school giveaways.  Great for days when there aren't a lot of classes, or you just want to grab and go for a promotional school field trip backpack.  Speaking of field trips don't forget Adco Marketing does lanyards as well as traditional custom tshirts.

4. Ok it's middle school and above age range?  Serious homework time!  Let's get them this larger gemline backpack with lots of pockets, and room for those binders.

5.  Lastly college students love our name brand backpacks from Ogio.  Custom embroidered backpacks with your logo will definitely stand out on campus!

Who needs more top ten school promotional products?  Call 888-332-ADCO for additional ideas!

Choosing Your Trade Show Giveaways

Ok, the deadline is nearing. Your conference is approaching and you've rented the booth. Now what? Maybe you are thinking a custom power bank, but again, didn't you see those last year at a bunch of booths?

Who is going to be your promotions expert, who will tell you the current trends without pressure to buy? Is that old box of pens from last year really going to get you the ROI you are looking for? (and do they even write anymore?)

Consider these possible issues:

• Booth Design - do you want your table gifts "accessible", where folks can grab at will? Storing higher end items underneath that you hand out to qualified leads is nice for folks on a budget. Speaking of qualified leads...
• Lead Qualification is critical to make sure you haven't wasted all that booth rental fee. Make a drawing for a cool item preferably related to your business - gather information via ipad entry or note cards. (just because they visited your booth doesn't mean they are going to remember you!) We even offer custom spinner wheels which can be used to really attract a crowd.
• Pens! Yes they are super cheap... but really, what message are you wanting to be remembered by? At least try our Mop Topper pens which are a combo pen, stylus, and screen wipe and your booth will be more approachable and colorful as well.
  
  
• After the show? Wait a minute...you're exhausted, how easy is your booth to pack up? (we offer custom booths that pop up and down easily). And what about followup for all those leads? Our direct mail contact gifts will help with that ROI.

There is a LOT to think about. We've been working in this industry for over 20 years. We've done the leg work. We know the drill and which suppliers can produce quickly, with quality promotional products. Call 888-332-ADCO, and relax... look for those comfortable trade show shoes... like this... NOT!

Preparing for a Conference as an Exhibitor

How do you evaluate one of the top suppliers of promotional products in our industry? Best service, "check".  Great pricing, "check".  Unique ideas, "check".  Next question?  Oh right... On time delivery, "check".  Take Purchase orders?  "check".   Accept VISA, MASTERCARD, DISCOVER, AMERICAN EXPRESS? "check".
Now that your list is checked off, let's get down to business.  Email us your event description and your budget.  Let us mockup ideas for you with your logo or event name.  We will remind you of "start to finish" preparation for that convention.  Let us help you make your own checklist! 
Banners?
Table Cloths?  Six foot or eight foot?  Or maybe one that converts?
Napkins and Paper Plates for the cocktail hour or breakfast?
Custom Tote Bags - what kind?  Inexpensive?  Reusable?  Quality, thick messenger style bag?  Maybe a backpack is more appropriate?
Hospitality suite for top clients? - It's not just about the hotel food you serve, let's produce a custom blue tooth speaker, or your own branded Alexa, or high end custom mint tins or chocolate as a nice take home.
Volunteer apparel?  How will conventioners know which direction to go, who can help them?  Don't have the budget for t-shirts or polos?  How about caps, or branded arm sleeves?
Speaker gifts?  One piece minimums for awards and speaker gifts.  Just ask your sales person for ideas!
Custom note pads so your customers can take notes on what they learn at your conference?  We can insert agendas, tip in pages, floor maps and more!
How prepared are you for that annual conference?  Do you feel "stuck", having handed out the same items for years?  Let us impress your boss or committee.  We have been thinking ahead for more than 20 years.  Relax.  We've got this!

Call 888-332-ADCO or email sales@adcomarketing.com

3 Reasons Why Individually Wrapped Mints are a Tradeshow Giveaway Staple

Mints are the timeless universal giveaway found in hotels, restaurants and candy bowls everywhere. The perfect promotional item. The possibilities are endless with unique of custom packaging, variety of flavors, and even mints with a logo on each piece. Throw out what you thought you knew about marketing with mints.  Yes, we've got "fresh" ideas (I know I had to say it)

1. The look and feel
The custom packaging options for our mints allow you to create the right message for your product. Our mint cards offer a large full color imprint area, a great substitute for a business card. Our classic mint boxes have a LOT of real estate to accommodate all of the info about a property for sale. Send us your logo today and let our team create a free virtual mock up!

2. Positive Reinforcement
Trade show booths with edible promos are always crowded on the showroom floor. A delicious treat paired with your logo will help associate your brand with a positive experience. Our high-quality individually wrapped soft buttermints are the perfect bite-sized treat for your clientele, and priced so that you tell them to "take two". Call us today for a quote!

3. Mints say "Thank You"

Our hospitality imprinted mints are usually the last thing your customers will see when leaving your business. Leaving a fresh taste in their mouth while conveying a parting message is just as important as a first impression. Send us a sample request today to see and taste an example of a tried and true classic.

Give us a call at Adco Marketing at 888-322-ADCO for more minty fresh ideas!

Popsockets and figit spinners what the heck?

Trying to understand the latest popsocket show giveaway?  Why are these things like custom figit spinners popular?  From Las Vegas trade shows to rural Montana school yards to retail resale shops throughout the nation, pop sockets and figit spinners seem to be everywhere.  Of course those of us that bought the pet rock can only snicker now.  However, the difference is that these are functional, and actually have a use beyond the drawer.
Our custom trade show giveaway pop sockets can be used in a variety of ways.  Admittedly the figit spinners mainly spin and look cool, but also help with focus for figity folks.
These sockets expand out from the back of the casing when required, and in so doing open up a range of different modes and functions. For example, using one or both of the sockets you can position your iPhone in a number of “modes.” These include:

• Surfing mode
• Theater mode
• Texting mode
• FaceTime mode
• Gaming mode

The logoed popsockets also make it easier to hold your iPhone on your shoulder, operate it securely when held in one hand, and secure it on a belt, pocket, or trouser top. But probably one of the most useful and likely popular functions is the ability to use the sockets for holding your earphones while keeping the cable away from the display.  Yep, even with the new blue tooth ear buds, we are still a cabled society!  See this cool video as well.


Thanks for thinking of Adco Marketing for these unique promotional products!

Customer Service Week Promotional Giveaway Ideas

Customer service week we need to celebrate the hard work your lowest paid employees are doing for you.  So let's reward them well!  Are you thinking of employees who work in customer service, who want to :

 

1.  Be reminded how much you appreciate them

 

2.  Be reminded what doing good customer service is all about.

 

So I would offer one item that is a high quality thank you type item that they could use everyday in the office -  our copper insulated tumblers is what first comes to mind.  Second item  - similar but for water is our s'well style bottles.  

 

 

​Then something with words on it, reminding them - Smile when on phone (it makes their voice sound more peppy), prompt service, etc - I would offer something with a mirror that would be fun like these mirror phone stands.  Call 888-332-ADCO for more custom mirror style items.

 

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Or a custom cube with various pro service slogans on the sides:

 

 

Finally since it will be October - how about an umbrella?

 

We've got this amazing new one on our site which lets you jump in your car without getting the seat wet:

 

 

http://www.adcomarketing.com/product/rebel-inverted-promotional-umbrella.aspx

 

Give our experienced sales staff a call at Adco Marketing for more customer service week ideas.  Or here is an service week article with fun links.  If you are doing a big customer service party, then we also offer custom plates, frisbees, and toys like our new figit spinners - helpful when we are stuck on long phone calls!  Head to www.adcomarketing.com for further ideas for a fun, unique customer service week promotion this October!

 

Back to School Custom Backpacks with Logos

Backpacks, drawstring bags, computer padded backpacks, how in the world can you tell what to purchase for your back to school promotions?  I know how it is....  I can't tell you how many times my daughter refused to carry her backpack to school especially once middle school was done.  However, they are the best way to make sure you actually can find all your books, pens, cell phone, calculator and more.  So the tradition continues of summer backpack purchases for back to school.  Let's talk a bit about kinds of backpacks with your logo that can be purchased, then we can go into the "stylish" types too, known as fashion backpacks.

The least expensive backpack is called a drawstring bag.  It's lightweight, holds your PE clothes, maybe some items for a sleepover, or a day hike.  They are actually our most popular backpack.  There are a few different materials to choose from, from nylon to non woven to cotton.  I like the nylon the best.  Below are some photos and links for these drawstring backpacks.  Lots of room for logos, so people really like them!


The next backpack most often purchased are our smaller backpacks, perfect for elementary age students.  Anything shorter than 17 inches in height fits the bill.  We like the light weight nature of this backpack particularly.  The smaller kids have enough trouble carrying their books, a super crazy Jansport probably wont' get a lot of use.
 
Finally, kids today are asked to carry ipads, computers back and forth more and more often to school.  So our array of computer backpacks are perfect and fit any budget.  The Rangeley backpack has a funny name, but seriously was our number one selling backpack last year.  Great padded back to school backpack.   Charcoal is the new black, so that's all the range, and most school logos look great on this.  How about our lovely new backpack from gemline, great for back to school!


Got a fashion oriented school?  Our messenger style bags are perfect for back to school in high school.  These are not high school backpacks exactly, but with fewer books going back and forth these days, my daughter gets away with these styles no problem.  If you call us at 888-332-ADCO or www.adcomarketing.com we can offer even more ideas!