Today’s news is the launch of the new PromoMarketing.com Website. After months of development, we are happy to say that we’re up and running and raring to go. The goal is to provide distributors and suppliers that latest and greatest information, be it new products or reviews of the best that is out there.
I hope everyone will stop back, or take a minute between searches to see what is going on with all of our industry insider blogs. Publisher Matt Barnes will be sharing his more than 10 years of industry knowledge, as will Promo Marketing magazine editorial director Nichole Stella. Plus, check out insights from promotional and sales experts like Lisa Leitch and Rosalie Marcus. You won’t want to miss the views they share.
And, if that isn’t enough, our blog world will be rounded out by our editorial team, Christen Gruebel, Cynthia T. Graham and myself.
Remember, if you’ve got something to share, don’t be shy. Email all comments or suggestions to me at [email protected]. I’ll do my best to get the news out. In the meantime, check out our great new site including:
• The new product specials and closeouts on Promo Inbox
• The latest supplier catalogs on eCatalog Express
• Unlimited FREE product searching on Promo Product Search
• The latest industry news and feature stories on the new Promo Marketing magazine site
Up and Coming…
November:
Remember, November’s issue of Promo Marketing magazine will be the must-have 2008 Buyer’s Guide—listing thousands of suppliers.
December:
In the December issue look out for new features on kitchen and household products, personal care items, and the great 2008 Supplier Product Preview. We welcome all suppliers to suggest some hot new products to be covered.
If you are a supplier: and have a great product in one of these categories that we should highlight, e-mail me at [email protected]. Please attach a short product description and high-resolution image to the e-mail (preferably a 300+ dpi jpeg).
December’s issue of the new Promo Marketing magazine also will include product and market spotlights on:
• Stress reducers
• Emblematic jewelry
• Made in the USA
• Education
Again, if you are a supplier with a new or interesting products that fall into these categories, send us an email with a short product description and high-resolution image (300+ dpi jpeg preferred)
30 Second Spotlight:
Fast, Fun Product Reviews!
Ball of Whacks by Creative Whack by Jornick
I’d liken it to a Rubik’s Cube with no solution. This highly addictive geometric ball lets the user manipulate magnetized pyramids into an endless array of shapes. Its best features are its unique design and the satisfying “whack” sound the pieces make when put into place. Guaranteed to stay on everyone’s desk and get noticed.
The makers of Ball of Whacks describe the product as follows:
“The Ball of Whacks consists of 30 magnetic design blocks that can be rearranged into many, many shapes — including the beautiful 30-sided rhombic triacontahedron. More versatile than a puzzle and lots more fun than a brain teaser.”
Check out a product video here.
Addiction Level: High
Cost: Low
Keep-a-bility: High
And Finally …
On a more personal note, as a recently married man (October) I can tell you the lessons are endless (which I’m sure many of you out there know). This month’s gems include laundry habits (actually do it), dishwasher etiquette (pay attention to the little green light that indicates full, clean dishes that need to be put away), and finally, under no circumstance whatsoever should one question curtain color, comment on dessert habits or make a not-so-funny joke about the weight of ones wedding band.
Charles Plyter
Online Managing Editor
