Blog entries - January 2012 http://sonicpromos.com Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:12:37 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://sonicpromos.com/index.php/sonicblog-sp-950596606/this-week-at-sonic-promos-13112.html <p>This week at Sonic Promos, we're working on...<br /><br /><img src="http://sonicpromos.com/images/ThisWeekatSonic/barrx_bombers.jpg" alt="" /><br /><br />... leather bomber jackets for a prestigious event.<br /><br /><img src="http://sonicpromos.com/images/ThisWeekatSonic/cfoe_items.jpg" alt="" /><br /><br />... mugs, sublimated lanyards and rolling computer bags for The Center for Organizational Excellence. The computer bags will be gifted to on-site consultants.</p><br/><p><img src="http://soni... Lindsay Hixson Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:00:00 +0100 This Week at Sonic Promos http://sonicpromos.com/index.php/sonicblog-sp-950596606/best-of-orlando-part-3.html <p>Thus far in our recaps of the ASI Orlando Trade Show, we've reviewed new items in apparel and technology. This last post will be a bit disorganized. Let's just call it... everything else!<br /><br /><img src="http://sonicpromos.com/images/stories/ASIOrlandoShow/orlando 2012 038.jpg" alt="" width="450" height="337" /><br /><br />In drinkware, many vendors have expanded their capabilities in full color decoration. I'm a big fan of these Tritan plastic and stainless steel water bottles and therm... Lindsay Hixson Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:00:00 +0100 Stuff We Love Product Information Industry News Creativity http://sonicpromos.com/index.php/sonicblog-sp-950596606/yes-there-are-published-books-about-mcdonalds-drinkware.html <p>Saturday afternoon, you would have found me browsing antique stores in Navasota, Texas. I was on the hunt for a sofa table&nbsp;when I&nbsp;discovered this little gem instead.<br /><br /><img src="http://sonicpromos.com/images/McDonalds/navasota and college station 025.jpg" alt="" /><br /><br />An identification and value guide&nbsp;for McDonald's promotional drinkware? Can you believe it?!<br /><br />I guess I shouldn't be so surprised. McDonald's has produced thousands and thousands of prom... Lindsay Hixson Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:00:00 +0100 Promotional Products Promotional Marketing Branding http://sonicpromos.com/index.php/sonicblog-sp-950596606/this-week-at-sonic-promos-12512.html <p>This week at Sonic Promos, we're working on...<br /><br /><img src="http://sonicpromos.com/images/ThisWeekatSonic/smcecototes1.jpg" alt="" /><br /><br /><img src="http://sonicpromos.com/images/ThisWeekatSonic/smcecototes2.jpg" alt="" /><br /><br /><img src="http://sonicpromos.com/images/ThisWeekatSonic/sevensisterstotes.jpg" alt="" /><br /><br />... Reusable bags in all colors, shapes and sizes&nbsp;for several local clients. Earlier this month, Montgomery County's 5-cent bag fee&nbsp;went in... Lindsay Hixson Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:52:37 +0100 This Week at Sonic Promos Eco-Friendly http://sonicpromos.com/index.php/sonicblog-sp-950596606/best-of-orlando-part-2.html <p>If you're just catching up with us, please be sure to read Best of Orlando: Part 1 for a summary of apparel items new for 2012.<br /><br />Wearables&nbsp;is just a small category within promotional products; there is still so much more to share!&nbsp;Read on&nbsp;to learn about&nbsp;our favorite finds in technology...<br /><br /><img src="http://sonicpromos.com/images/stories/ASIOrlandoShow/orlando 2012 045.jpg" alt="" width="450" height="337" /><br /><br />Julianne spotted this handy speaker... Lindsay Hixson Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:00:00 +0100 Technology Stuff We Love Product Testimonial Product Information Creativity http://sonicpromos.com/index.php/sonicblog-sp-950596606/best-of-orlando-part-1.html <p>If you have to travel somewhere for a work conference, Florida is not a bad place. No siree.<br /><br />Earlier this&nbsp;week, Seth, Julianne, Mallory and I had the pleasure of traveling to Orlando&nbsp;to&nbsp;meet with&nbsp;vendors and&nbsp;distributor&nbsp;partners&nbsp;and to attend the ASI trade show. We saw thousands of great items new for 2012, and over the course of the next few days, I will recap some of our favorites&nbsp;on the blog.&nbsp;<br /><br />If you want to hear about the ... Lindsay Hixson Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:35:48 +0100 Stuff We Love Product Information Eco-Friendly Decoration Methods Creativity http://sonicpromos.com/index.php/sonicblog-sp-950596606/new-use-for-an-old-product-autism-toys-and-stress-balls.html <p>A few weeks ago, I met with a client to discuss upcoming projects and the company's&nbsp;event schedule for 2012.&nbsp;Not surprisingly,&nbsp;our conversation quickly&nbsp;sidetracked to more personal topics:&nbsp;Kindles, time at the beach, holiday plans and family.<br /><br />Honestly, I love it when this happens in a meeting. I always learn something useful.</p><br/><p>My client has a young child with autistic tendencies, and at one point we found ourselves discussing teaching techniques used ... Lindsay Hixson Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:00:00 +0100 Promotional Products Creativity http://sonicpromos.com/index.php/sonicblog-sp-950596606/this-week-at-sonic-promos-11012.html <p>This week at Sonic Promos, we're working on...<br /><br /><img src="http://sonicpromos.com/images/ThisWeekatSonic/mlktshirts.jpg" alt="" /><br /><br />... T-shirts for the Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation to be worn during the Martin Luther King Day of Service in Washington DC. Congress designated the MLK Day of Service in 1994, transforming the national holiday into a day of community service. On this day, Serve DC and the Office of the Secretary&nbsp;organize and&nbsp;match vo... Lindsay Hixson Tue, 10 Jan 2012 18:37:03 +0100 This Week at Sonic Promos Non-Profit Marketing http://sonicpromos.com/index.php/sonicblog-sp-950596606/award-winning-direct-mail-piece-with-columbia-books.html <p>On Wednesday evening, Sonic&nbsp;received its first Gold Pyramid Award at the PPAI&nbsp;Expo in Las Vegas. Debbie Bostin and Seth Weiner's direct mail&nbsp;campaign with Columbia Books won top place&nbsp;in the category&nbsp;of Political and Legislative Program.<br /><br />Read on to learn more about the project.<br /><br /><img src="http://sonicpromos.com/images//CB Package_Small.jpg" alt="" /><br /><br />In 2008, Columbia Books acquired the US Congress Handbook (first published in 1974). Th... Lindsay Hixson Fri, 06 Jan 2012 20:56:39 +0100 Product Testimonial Eco-Friendly Branding Awards http://sonicpromos.com/index.php/sonicblog-sp-950596606/print-this-not-that-a-well-placed-sticker.html <p>In a perfect world, every project would be completed exactly as planned, on time and on budget. Alas, we don't live in a perfect world, and mistakes occasionally happen.<br /><br /><img src="http://sonicpromos.com/images//print-this-not-that-9.jpg" alt="" /><br /><br />Although we are extremely careful about proofing and tracking orders, a typo might sneak past several sets of eyes, a screen print might feather on the press, or a nasty snowstorm might strike a UPS hub. When these situations a... Lindsay Hixson Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:00:00 +0100 Print This, Not That Customer Service http://sonicpromos.com/index.php/sonicblog-sp-950596606/this-week-at-sonic-promos-1412.html <p>First post of 2012. Happy New Year to all!<br /><br />This week at Sonic Promos, we're working on...<br /><br /><img src="http://sonicpromos.com/images//SouperGirlBanners.jpg" alt="" /><br /><br />... a colorul banner for DC's local Soupergirl. For healthy and delicious soups and salads, visit their store on Carroll Street in Takoma Park, or place an order on their website.<br /><br /><img src="http://sonicpromos.com/images/ThisWeekatSonic/shaaretorahtees.jpg" alt="" /><br /><br />...&nbsp;an... Lindsay Hixson Wed, 04 Jan 2012 10:00:00 +0100 This Week at Sonic Promos