Cutter & Buck Performance Double Compartment Compu-Bag

Now this is a sweet bag for the high profile executive or traveler. The Cutter & Buck Performance Double Compartment Compu-Attache Bag has every bell and whistle and sports all these goodies with timeless style. I especially dig the striped fabric which lines the pockets. It is very high quality leather and is not cheap. However, the prices were just lowered and it now starts with an imprint at $221 and the price goes down in higher quantities.

Heavy Duty Pouch w/ Clip

I've seen a lot of small pouches and bags which are great for small first aid kits, emergency use, boating and even for packaging samples or small electronics. This tough little pouch is a cut above because it is crafted from heavyweight, thick water resistant and puncture resistant 600 denier cloth and features a full swivel loop and a belt loop. The bright primary colors are sharp and attractive. It of course includes a custom imprint.

Ash City North End Techno Lite Reversible Vest

Here is a great lightweight Ash City North End vest at a great price. This is the Men's Techno Lite Reversible Vest. It reverses from Techno Lite water resistant Taslan fabric to lightweight fleece. This vest is a great choice for a fall hike, a spring round of golf or for layering in the colder months of the year. It has the EZEM embroidery system to hide the embroidery backing when it is embroidered. And it comes in eight great colors. We sell it at a discount of course.

Case Logic Front Seat Mobile Office

This is a perfect way to keep road warriors, couriers, and even busy moms organized while in the car. Give this Case Logic Front Seat Mobile Office organizer a spin. It features a zippered compartment for personal items, a padded pocket for a 15" laptop and file and folder sleeves.

Tracking ROI with t-shirts?

Well this is interesting. I found a company, thanks to ASI, which runs an Apparel Media Group which runs the Apparel Ad Network. They will help provide and offset the cost of apparel for your team or event with sponsored apparel which displays the logo of one of their signed sponsors. Creatively, they package the apparel with brand samples and interactive calls to action.

They have developed a system which they call Interactive Apparel Advertising, which is a fully managed system which actually tracks the ROIs from the calls to action specified in the campaign. Apparel Ad Network differentiates their products from "swag," because they state the products can be designed and purchased by the consumer. They focus on college students and homemakers. Websites and calls to action are discreetly placed right on the apparel.

My biggest complaint with their website was the inaccessibility of the their product offering. I was on the site for almost 20 minutes before I found a media kit PDF which better explains what they sell and how they sell it.

H2Go Stainless Steel Balance

This H2Go Stainless Steel Balance shapely stainless steel water bottle with a large 24 oz capacity. It has a very durable and chunky molded lid which can be key chains, carabiners or straps. It is available in classic stainless steel as well as eight great metallic glossy colors. It is BPA free and would be a very appreciated employee gift or premium with membership.

If your looking for a quality stainless steel water bottle, give the H2Go Balance a try.

The Billboard Family

Now here is a modern version of a family working together. The Human Billboard Family is a cute family of four with a baby on the way. They offer a unique and simple business proposition: for the whole family to wear matching custom printed t-shirts, a different sponsored t-shirt each day of the week. They will then create a blog post for their advertising customer and spread the message across the usual social media platforms Facebook, Youtube, Flikr and Twitter.

The Billboard family's website is located here and their Facebook page is here.

Time Magazine even covered them here. However, in the usual Time Magazine fashion, the article author sounds snooty, arrogant and maybe even a little jealous of their potential. It always amazes me (and chaps me a bit) when an intelligent educated individual like a magazine writer condescends enterprising people especially in the era of 9.8% unemployment (more like 17% if you look at the BLS U-6 and the more credible ShadowStats would place it even higher).

Although, I don't know many who would be willing to do this for a living, I'm inspired by the entrepreneurial outside-the-box thinking of this family, and the way they are using social media to offer a package deal for their customers. Good on them.

For a great deal on a fantastic looking shirt, try American Promotions District Threads Pigment Dyed T-shirt. I like the soft feel of these shirts and the pigment dyed colors.

Christmas Craft Fairs

My wife is hosting a little Christmas Craft Fair for children this Friday at our home. It is on the small side for justifying custom promotional items. However a larger Christmas Craft Fair hosted by a school, community center, club or some other organization would benefit from an economical budget tote with a Christmas theme print. This light cheap bright red cotton tote would fit the bill perfectly.