Blog entries - July 2012 http://sonicpromos.com Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:38:00 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://sonicpromos.com/index.php/sonicblog-sp-950596606/this-week-at-sonic-promos-73112.html <p>This week at Sonic Promos, we're working on...<br /><br /><img src="http://sonicpromos.com/images/ThisWeekatSonic/cbo_magnifyingcards.jpg" alt="" /><br /><br />... magnifying card lights for CBO Financial. The card lights will be distributed at the Algae Biomass Summit in late September, promoting CBO as a financier and developer of commercial algae production. &nbsp;<br /><br /><img src="http://sonicpromos.com/images/ThisWeekatSonic/caci_items.jpg" alt="" /><br /><br />... clips, bags and pu... Lindsay Hixson Tue, 31 Jul 2012 09:00:00 +0100 This Week at Sonic Promos http://sonicpromos.com/index.php/sonicblog-sp-950596606/6-questions-to-ask-before-purchasing-promotional-products.html <p>You're probably familiar with the Five Ws and One H: who, what, when, where, why and how. In journalism, these questions are considered the basics in information-gathering; they comprise a formula for getting the complete story.<br /> <img src="http://sonicpromos.com/images/6Qs.jpg" alt="" /><br /> The Five Ws and One H are good questions to ask yourself when it comes to promotional planning as well. Don't rush a purchase until you've addressed these six topics.</p><br/><p>1. Who is the intended ... Lindsay Hixson Thu, 26 Jul 2012 09:00:00 +0100 Promotional Products Budgeting http://sonicpromos.com/index.php/sonicblog-sp-950596606/this-week-at-sonic-promos-72412.html <p>This week at Sonic Promos, we're working on...<br /><br /><img src="http://sonicpromos.com/images/ThisWeekatSonic/goldeagle_decal.jpg" alt="" /><br /><br />... decals for the 303 Brand of protectants, cleaners and associated products from Gold Eagle.<br /><br /><img src="http://sonicpromos.com/images/ThisWeekatSonic/hardwood_eventitems.jpg" alt="" /><br /><br />... journals, T-shirts, laptop sleeves and other event program items for the Harwood Institute.&nbsp;<br /><br /><img src="http://son... Lindsay Hixson Tue, 24 Jul 2012 17:58:19 +0100 This Week at Sonic Promos http://sonicpromos.com/index.php/sonicblog-sp-950596606/perspiration-inspiration-sweat-activated-apparel.html <p>How much do you sweat during a workout? Do you wear that damp shirt proudly? Or do you rush home to change and shower?&nbsp;If you belong to the former group, you're going to love this.<br /> <img src="http://sonicpromos.com/images/ViewSport (460x468).jpg" alt="" /><br />(source)</p><br/><p>ViewSPORT is a growing clothing company that specializes in sweat-activated&nbsp;athletic wear. That's right... sweat-activated. When dry, the shirt resembles any other screen-printed T-shirt. It's only when y... Lindsay Hixson Fri, 20 Jul 2012 09:00:00 +0100 Stuff We Love Product Information Creativity http://sonicpromos.com/index.php/sonicblog-sp-950596606/we-love-the-80s.html <p>Any fans of the VH1 series&nbsp;I Love the 80's out there?<br /> <img src="http://sonicpromos.com/images/stories/80sTrends/i-love-the-80s.jpg" alt="" width="350" height="233" /><br /> I've had 80's on the brain a lot at work recently... and it's not just because the 80's Popular Hits Radio Station on Pandora is one of Seth's favorite choices for background music. No, it's because 80's product trends and styles are experiencing a resurgence in popularity.</p><br/><p>In my personal opinion (i.e. la... Lindsay Hixson Thu, 19 Jul 2012 09:00:00 +0100 Stuff We Love Promotional Products Events http://sonicpromos.com/index.php/sonicblog-sp-950596606/this-week-at-sonic-promos-71712.html <p>This week at Sonic Promos, we're working on...<br /><br /><img src="http://sonicpromos.com/images/ThisWeekatSonic/huntingtonslingbag.jpg" alt="" /><br /><br />... drawstring bags for Huntington Bank's health and wellness program, printed with full color decoration and individually&nbsp;poly-bagged.<br /><br /><img src="http://sonicpromos.com/images/ThisWeekatSonic/wk_jerseys.jpg" alt="" /><br /><br />... performance jerseys and cotton T-shirts for players, line judges and guests of the 2012 W... Lindsay Hixson Tue, 17 Jul 2012 09:00:00 +0100 This Week at Sonic Promos http://sonicpromos.com/index.php/sonicblog-sp-950596606/color-theory-and-consumer-behavior.html <p>Let's talk about color.<br /> <img src="http://sonicpromos.com/images/stories/colorful/colorfulpens 490x490.jpg" alt="" /><br /> Most of us have a favorite color. Mine is yellow. Specifically PMS 107.<br /> <img src="http://sonicpromos.com/images/stories/colorful/yellowpms 490x418.jpg" alt="" /><br /> It makes me feel happy and warm. And it's not all in my head; humans really do have physical and psychological reactions to different hues.</p><br/><p>Do you ever think about how certain colors make... Lindsay Hixson Thu, 12 Jul 2012 09:00:00 +0100 Promotional Marketing Graphic Design Branding http://sonicpromos.com/index.php/sonicblog-sp-950596606/this-week-at-sonic-promos-71012.html <p>This week at Sonic Promos, we're working on...<br /><br /><img src="http://sonicpromos.com/images/ThisWeekatSonic/ogletreedeakinsblankets.jpg" alt="" /><br /><br />... corporate gifts, including blankets and picnic baskets, for Ogletree Deakins.<br /><br /><img src="http://sonicpromos.com/images/ThisWeekatSonic/excel_items.jpg" alt="" /><br /><br />... toys, T-shirts and pens for the Collaboration Council.<br /><br /><img src="http://sonicpromos.com/images/ThisWeekatSonic/smc_polos.jpg" alt="... Lindsay Hixson Tue, 10 Jul 2012 20:55:25 +0100 This Week at Sonic Promos http://sonicpromos.com/index.php/sonicblog-sp-950596606/print-this-not-that-variable-data.html <p>What belongs to you alone, but is used more by others?<br /><img src="http://sonicpromos.com/images//print-this-not-that-variabledata.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="650" /><br /> Your name!</p><br/><p>Okay, you've probably heard that riddle before. Hopefully the rest of this post will tell you something you don't already know.</p><br/><p>We've discussed full color, digital decoration a few times before on the blog, but we've never mentioned incorporating variable data.&nbsp;</p><br/><p>The next time you... Lindsay Hixson Mon, 09 Jul 2012 09:00:00 +0100 Product Information Printing Print This, Not That http://sonicpromos.com/index.php/sonicblog-sp-950596606/patriotic-designs.html <p>Happy 4th of July, from the team at Sonic Promos!<br /><img src="http://sonicpromos.com/images/stories/Patriotic/patrioticumbrella 480x321.jpg" alt="" /><br /> Every four years, we [Americans] enjoy a prolonged period of red, white and blue. We proudly decorate our doors with flags and Americana&nbsp;in preparation for barbecues and neighborhood potlucks on&nbsp;Independence&nbsp;Day. A few weeks later, our festive decor displays support for the nation's athletes at the Summer Olympic Games. ... Lindsay Hixson Wed, 04 Jul 2012 09:00:00 +0100 Promotional Products Events http://sonicpromos.com/index.php/sonicblog-sp-950596606/this-week-at-sonic-promos-7312.html <p>This week at Sonic Promos, we're working on...<br /><br /><img src="http://sonicpromos.com/images/ThisWeekatSonic/bgc_zoo.jpg" alt="" /><br /><br />... stuffed animals, bubbles and sunglasses for a sponsored event for children at the Central Park Zoo.<br /><br /><img src="http://sonicpromos.com/images/ThisWeekatSonic/geckogear.jpg" alt="" /><br /><br />... sandwich containers, printed umbrellas, custom magnets, mesh visors and other merchandise items for Matsunaga Elementary's Gecko Gear fund... Lindsay Hixson Tue, 03 Jul 2012 16:57:58 +0100 This Week at Sonic Promos Schools