Well…we are breaking the rules and bringing home what happened in Vegas.
Last month, our President David, Sales Super Woman Erica, Vendor Relations guru Brian and Marketing Maven Molly attended the Promotional Products Association International (PPAI) Expo in Las Vegas. The PPAI Expo is the largest and the most highly attended promotional products industry show with more than 20,000 people in attendance. It’s the launch pad for new products and services. We found a lot of new products that we are excited to tell you about.
One thing was evident – the new drinkware trend is Yeti like mugs plus many more cool technology items were seen all over the floor. Many suppliers added full color decoration capabilities and also many new retail brands are now available.
We wanted to share each team members top faves from this year’s big EXPO:
Brian –
- Sparkle Decoration Imprint SPARKLE Decoration’s glossy reflective dots make your bag’s
artwork shine. The holographic or metallic dots come in more than 30 eye-catching colors. SPARKLE Decoration imprinting is available on our non-woven and polyester bags, and is not available on mesh material. SPARKLE Decoration is perfect when you need uniquely branded bags to celebrate special events, add prestige to your brand, or to simply stand out from the crowd.
- The new Cobra VR™ Viewer Virtual reality is the newest and most innovative form of smart phone entertainment. TIME Magazine has named Google Cardboard ecosystem one of the 25 best inventions of 2015. The Cobra VR™ Viewer is the modern way to explore the world of virtual reality. Simply download any virtual reality app from the App Store (iOS) or GooglePlay (Android). Insert your phone into the Cobra VR™ Viewer, then look through the lenses to see a virtual world right in your hands! Uniquely designed cobra-like flex arms fit any size phone with rubber grips keep it secure. Check this item out – you won’t believe the price.
- Ceramic Marble Mug – This mug caught my eye due to the uniqueness of it. This is a 16 oz. mug that is marble inside and out. No two mugs are the same. It comes in blue, green and brown.
Erica –
- The Rebel Umbrella – This 48” umbrella is the coolest thing. A new revolutionary design that keeps
you dry when closing the umbrella. Have you ever gotten soaked after you made it all the way to the car by just closing your umbrella and the water getting you wet? This umbrella closes away from you, thus keeping you dry when closing. The water stays in the umbrella so you can just dump it out.
- The Kong Mug is a Yeti-like like mug that was our favorite. It is vacuum insulated, with a colorful leak resistant slider lid that is perfect for use with or without a straw. Keeps ice drinks cold for over 24 hours and hot drinks for over 2.5 hours. It comes in a retail style gift
box.
- New Gift Sets – We have added over 10 new fun kits to our line. Anywhere from Veggie Lovers Kit, Movie Night Kit, Kitchen Essentials Kit, Hot Stuff Kit, etc. These make a great gift for anyone. The items come in a nice gift bag that has a preprinted message leaving a lasting impression.
Molly –
- Koozie Double® Compartment 30-Can
Kooler – This large cooler is great to take tailgating, to the golf course, to the beach or even
camping. The two compartments allow you to separate, if needed, what’s in your cooler – such as food and beverages. Great item for golf tournaments, a great prize at events or an employee gift.
- Eco-Planter – How cute is this? Red base and retail-like packaging. It will grow in almost any environment, just add water. Great item for any eco-friendly promotion, “growing” theme or fun giveaway item for tradeshows.
- ArcticSqueeze® Bottle. This item is very COOL…literally! The perfect
drinking bottle for your bike, sporting or outdoor activity. The patented misting feature provides a mist of water to cool you on the outside while you stay hydrated on the inside.
Stay tuned for more 2016 faves from our team!