Blog entries http://sonicpromos.com Sun, 26 May 2013 03:10:07 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://sonicpromos.com/index.php/sonicblog-sp-950596606/and-the-swagger-of-a-college-kid.html <p>Between college fairs in May, summer internship programs, and early planning for fall job recruiting, we've been brainstorming and creating a lot of college-friendly swag at Sonic lately. Here are some of our favorite product ideas:<br /> <img src="http://sp.aetherquest.com/images/stories/CollegeSwag/Blog_UMD-1.jpg" alt="" /><br /> Flash drives. I had a flash drive on me at all times in college. Group projects are so prevalent, it's really rare to complete an assignment using just one compute... Lindsay Hixson Tue, 21 May 2013 04:00:00 +0100 Schools Human Resources Events Branding http://sonicpromos.com/index.php/sonicblog-sp-950596606/sonic-mutts-strut.html <p>This Saturday, May 18th, the Rotary Club of Bethesda Chevy Chase will host its 8th Annual Strut Your Mutt Dog Parade and Festival in downtown Bethesda, MD. If you live in the area and own a dog (or just love them), be sure to swing by. In addition to the parade, enjoy dozens of vendor booths, kid-friendly games and activities, and a raffle. The event runs from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.<br /><img src="http://sonicpromos.com/images/stories/staffphotos/Dogs/Blog_StrutYourMutt.jpg" alt="" /><br />Unfo... Lindsay Hixson Fri, 17 May 2013 04:00:00 +0100 Stuff We Love Office Culture Events Dogs http://sonicpromos.com/index.php/sonicblog-sp-950596606/this-week-at-sonic-promos-5-14-13.html <p>This week at Sonic Promos, we're working on...<br /><img src="http://sp.aetherquest.com/images/ThisWeekatSonic/citi_open_totes.jpg" alt="" /><br />... foldaway bags to promote the Citi Open.<br /><img src="http://sp.aetherquest.com/images/ThisWeekatSonic/sigmatau_coolers.jpg" alt="" /><br />... coolers for the launch of a new product by Sigma-Tau.<br /><img src="http://sp.aetherquest.com/images/ThisWeekatSonic/baker_tilly_ERP.jpg" alt="" /><br /> ... and ear buds, Cubicool speakers, jelly bea... Lindsay Hixson Tue, 14 May 2013 04:00:00 +0100 This Week at Sonic Promos Human Resources Health and Wellness Events http://sonicpromos.com/index.php/sonicblog-sp-950596606/this-week-at-sonic-promos-5-9-13.html <p>This week at Sonic Promos, we're working on...<br /><img src="http://sp.aetherquest.com/images/ThisWeekatSonic/jccgw_summer_kits.jpg" alt="" /><br /><img src="http://sp.aetherquest.com/images/ThisWeekatSonic/jccgw_summer_tumblers.jpg" alt="" /><br />... summer amenity kits and tumblers for new members of the JCCGW.<br /><img src="http://sp.aetherquest.com/images/ThisWeekatSonic/snuggle_all_swag.jpg" alt="" /><br />... various items for Snuggle and All detergent, to be distributed at a Nascar ... Lindsay Hixson Thu, 09 May 2013 04:00:00 +0100 This Week at Sonic Promos Events http://sonicpromos.com/index.php/sonicblog-sp-950596606/a-unique-storage-idea.html <p>Between random samples, showroom samples, client projects and our personal water bottles and tumblers, there is a lot&nbsp;of drinkware floating around 435 East Diamond Avenue. Some pieces find their way onto a showroom shelf or to a corner in the office kitchen, but most of them get tossed into jumbled boxes and storage containers.<br /> <img src="http://sp.aetherquest.com/images/stories/Tumbler_Storage/cupbasket Custom.JPG" alt="" /><br /> Julianne spotted a smart storage solution on a blog... Lindsay Hixson Wed, 08 May 2013 19:07:55 +0100 Stuff We Love Creativity http://sonicpromos.com/index.php/sonicblog-sp-950596606/sonic-staff-meet-debbie.html <p>Another staff interview for you this morning! Debbie's up to bat today.</p><br/><p>You may not know Debbie personally, but if you've done any work with Sonic in the last decade, I guarantee you've seen her name. Debbie Bostin is Sonic's head Customer Service Manager/Production Manager, and we'd be lost without her. Your orders would likely be lost too... literally.</p><br/><p>So, next time you receive an order acknowledgment or a tracking number from her, shoot her an email back to let her know she's... Lindsay Hixson Wed, 01 May 2013 04:00:00 +0100 Staff Appreciation Office Culture Customer Service http://sonicpromos.com/index.php/sonicblog-sp-950596606/this-week-at-sonic-promos-4-30-13.html <p>This week at Sonic Promos, we're working on...<br /><img src="http://sp.aetherquest.com/images/ThisWeekatSonic/cantor_bgc_kid_tote.jpg" alt="" /><br />... cotton totes for a children's event sponsored by&nbsp;Cantor Fitzgerald, BGC, and Newmark Grubb Knight Frank.<br /><img src="http://sp.aetherquest.com/images/ThisWeekatSonic/mcintire_journals.jpg" alt="" /><br />... debossed journal books for a banquet celebrating student leaders at the McIntire School of Commerce of the University of Virgi... Lindsay Hixson Tue, 30 Apr 2013 04:00:00 +0100 This Week at Sonic Promos http://sonicpromos.com/index.php/sonicblog-sp-950596606/sonic-staff-meet-tarika.html <p>Time for another staff interview!</p><br/><p>Tarika (pronounced like Erica with a T) Hammernik is a recent addition to our art team. We're so thrilled to have her at Sonic, and you should be too! She plays a huge role in making sure your materials look sharp!</p><br/><p>Meet Tarika:<br /><img src="http://sp.aetherquest.com/images/stories/staffphotos/SillyTarika.jpg" alt="" /><br />How long have you been working at Sonic Promos?<br />I'm pretty new to the team! I started working here mid-February 2013... Lindsay Hixson Thu, 25 Apr 2013 04:00:00 +0100 Staff Appreciation Office Culture Graphic Design Creativity Branding http://sonicpromos.com/index.php/sonicblog-sp-950596606/this-week-at-sonic-promos-4-23-13.html <p>This week at Sonic Promos, we're working on...<br /><img src="http://sp.aetherquest.com/images/ThisWeekatSonic/family_planning_tees_correct.jpg" alt="" /><br />... tote bags and T-shirts for National Family Planning.<br /><img src="http://sp.aetherquest.com/images/ThisWeekatSonic/jserve_2013.jpg" alt="" /><br />... lots of colorful T-shirts for several Jewish communities participating in J-Serve, the international day of Jewish youth service, this year on April 28th. Every year, Sonic Promos ... Lindsay Hixson Tue, 23 Apr 2013 04:00:00 +0100 This Week at Sonic Promos Non-Profit Marketing Kids Graphic Design Events http://sonicpromos.com/index.php/sonicblog-sp-950596606/this-week-at-sonic-promos-4-18-13.html <p>This week at Sonic Promos, we're working on...<br /><img src="http://sp.aetherquest.com/images/ThisWeekatSonic/taste_of_wheaton.jpg" alt="" /><br />... coasters, hand sanitizer and cocktail napkins for the annual Taste of Wheaton event in Wheaton, Maryland.<br /><img src="http://sp.aetherquest.com/images/ThisWeekatSonic/stonewall.jpg" alt="" /><br />... colorful sunglasses and T-shirts for Stonewall Bocce.<br /><img src="http://sp.aetherquest.com/images/ThisWeekatSonic/lg_apron.jpg" alt="" />... Lindsay Hixson Thu, 18 Apr 2013 04:00:00 +0100 This Week at Sonic Promos Events http://sonicpromos.com/index.php/sonicblog-sp-950596606/sonic-staff-meet-courtney.html <p>Morning, readers! Time to meet another new Sonic sales rep- Courtney Cunningham out of Nashville, Tennessee!</p><br/><p>I know we've shared a lot of staff interviews lately- we're just excited about our newest colleagues- but I promise we'll get some client projects and product information in the mix here shortly!</p><br/><p>Meet Courtney:<br /><img src="http://sp.aetherquest.com/images/stories/staffphotos/SillyCourtney.jpg" alt="" /><br />How long have you been working at Sonic Promos?<br />I starte... Lindsay Hixson Wed, 17 Apr 2013 18:08:20 +0100 Staff Appreciation Office Culture http://sonicpromos.com/index.php/sonicblog-sp-950596606/sonic-staff-meet-josh.html <p>Happy Thursday, all! We've got another staff interview for you today. Get to know Josh Silverstone, the newest member of our sales team.</p><br/><p>Meet Josh:<br /><img src="http://sp.aetherquest.com/images/stories/staffphotos/SillyJoshCustom.jpg" alt="" /><br /> Photo taken post Blazin' Wing Challenge victory at Buffalo Wild Wings.</p><br/><p>How long have you been working at Sonic Promos?<br />Let's see... Sonic and I go back a long, long time. Today is April 10th, so that would make it... just ove... Lindsay Hixson Thu, 11 Apr 2013 04:00:00 +0100 Staff Appreciation Office Culture http://sonicpromos.com/index.php/sonicblog-sp-950596606/sonic-staff-meet-caitlin.html <p>We've welcomed a few new members to the Sonic team recently. Please read on to learn more about one of them- Caitlin Fisher.&nbsp;</p><br/><p>Meet Caitlin:<br /><img src="http://sp.aetherquest.com/images/stories/staffphotos/SillyCaitlin.jpg" alt="" /></p><br/><p>How long have you been working at Sonic Promos?<br />I've only been working here for two months so far, but it has been great! I just graduated from UMBC in December, so Sonic is my first real office experience. It's certainly different than ... Lindsay Hixson Thu, 04 Apr 2013 04:00:00 +0100 Staff Appreciation Office Culture http://sonicpromos.com/index.php/sonicblog-sp-950596606/co-at-sxsw-2013.html <p>SXSW 2013 ended nearly three weeks ago, so I'm more than a little late in posting this recap. Better late than never, right?<br /><img src="http://sp.aetherquest.com/images/stories/SXSW2013/PIG.jpg" alt="" /><br />If you're a longtime reader of our blog, you might remember our post last March highlighting the various materials that Sonic created for .CO's SXSW 2012 event lineup. Well, this year I had the opportunity to visit with .CO at the&nbsp;Tech Cocktail event held at Stage on 6th and go... Lindsay Hixson Tue, 02 Apr 2013 04:00:00 +0100 Stuff We Love Social Media Events http://sonicpromos.com/index.php/sonicblog-sp-950596606/sonic-promos-featured-on-the-small-business-version-of-popular-network-tv-show.html <p>Employers going undercover:&nbsp; We&rsquo;ve seen it done in large corporations with thousands of employees. In that case, it looks pretty easy for the big boss to travel incognito.<br /><img src="http://sp.aetherquest.com/images/515984c114b03.jpg" alt="" /><br /> But when you only have a staff of 12?</p><br/><p>Sonic Promos President, Seth Weiner, takes the genre one step further in this film that highlights what small business (and promotional marketing) looks like from the inside.</p><br/><p></p> Lindsay Hixson Fri, 29 Mar 2013 20:39:20 +0100 Office Culture April Fools http://sonicpromos.com/index.php/sonicblog-sp-950596606/this-week-at-sonic-promos-3-26-13.html <p>This week at Sonic Promos, we're working on...<br /><img src="http://sp.aetherquest.com/images//jk_drivers_conference.jpg" alt="" /><br />... plush blankets, T-shirts and other items for JK Moving's 9th Annual Drivers' Conference.<br /><img src="http://sp.aetherquest.com/images//imperium_lenscloth_sunglasses.jpg" alt="" /><br />... sunglasses and lens cloths for Imperium, to be distributed at upcoming trade shows.<br /><img src="http://sp.aetherquest.com/images//kelley_drye_mugs.jpg" alt="" /... Lindsay Hixson Tue, 26 Mar 2013 14:00:00 +0100 This Week at Sonic Promos Events http://sonicpromos.com/index.php/sonicblog-sp-950596606/this-week-at-sonic-promos-3-19-13.html <p>This week at Sonic Promos, we're working on...<br /><img src="http://sp.aetherquest.com/images/ThisWeekatSonic/forrester.jpg" alt="" /><br />... journals and pens for Forrester Leadership Learning Seminars.<br /><img src="http://sp.aetherquest.com/images/ThisWeekatSonic/cardholders.jpg" alt="" /><br />... business card sticky packs, as part of Sonic Promos' sponsorship of the Institute for Excellence in Sales and Business Development (IES&amp;BD).<br /><img src="http://sp.aetherquest.com/imag... Lindsay Hixson Tue, 19 Mar 2013 14:00:00 +0100 This Week at Sonic Promos Staff Appreciation Events http://sonicpromos.com/index.php/sonicblog-sp-950596606/this-week-at-sonic-promos-3-12-13.html <p>This week at Sonic Promos, we're working on...<br /><img src="http://sp.aetherquest.com/images/ThisWeekatSonic/ThisWeekAtSonic_SoundbyteSpeakers.jpg" alt="" /><br />... silicone iPhone speaker amplifiers for BSKB.<br /><img src="http://sp.aetherquest.com/images/ThisWeekatSonic/ThisWeekAtSonic_BumperMagnets.jpg" alt="" /><br />... car bumper magnets for the Common Market, a community owned natural foods store and cafe in Frederick, Maryland.<br /><img src="http://sp.aetherquest.com/images/This... Lindsay Hixson Tue, 12 Mar 2013 04:00:00 +0100 This Week at Sonic Promos http://sonicpromos.com/index.php/sonicblog-sp-950596606/this-week-at-sonic-promos-3-5-13.html <p>This week at Sonic Promos, we're working on...<br /><img src="http://sp.aetherquest.com/images/ThisWeekatSonic/ThisWeekAtSonic_eSchoolMaterials.jpg" alt="" /><br />... lunch totes, lip balm, water bottles and notebooks for the eSchool Solutions Summit in San Antonio this weekend, March 6-8.<br /><img src="http://sp.aetherquest.com/images/ThisWeekatSonic/ThisWeekAtSonic_PouchesUSB.jpg" alt="" /><br />... USB car chargers for a dinner sponsored by FI Consulting.<br /><img src="http://sp.aetherq... Lindsay Hixson Tue, 05 Mar 2013 05:00:00 +0100 This Week at Sonic Promos Events http://sonicpromos.com/index.php/sonicblog-sp-950596606/can-it-be-just-a-little-bit-better.html <p>I recently had the opportunity to spend a night at the Aloft Hotel in Dallas. Aloft is one of nine brands under Starwood Hotels &amp; Resorts Worldwide.<br /> <img src="http://sp.aetherquest.com/images/stories/alofthotel Custom.jpg" alt="" /><br /> Aloft positions itself as a modern, fresh and fun destination, and I certainly felt that theme as a guest, in every detail, right down to the mini bath products and other hotel freebies.<br /><img src="http://sp.aetherquest.com/images/stories/Aloft... Lindsay Hixson Thu, 28 Feb 2013 05:00:00 +0100 Stuff We Love Printing Creativity Branding