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Topic: Which Manfacturer Has The Best Promotional Items
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Ted Todd
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posted 06-01-2012 11:39 PM
 
At the last AAPP seminar I attended in Boston, I brought back a shopping bag full of promotional items from the various instrument manufacturers. I have conducted scientific studies on each of them and here are the results of that study:PENS:
The Lafayette pen was slim and sexy but quit working after I used it to write my second bad check. The Limestone pen is sexy too but the rubber, condom like grip keeps sliding off and I have to keep putting it back on. It does however; continue to help me write bad checks. A very reliable writing instrument. The Stoelting pen apparently does not exist and was not included in this study. I have never seen an Axciton pen however I do have 77 Axciton beverage cups and they do seem to hold beverages well. MOUSE PADS: The mouse pads from Axciton, Stoelting, Lafayette and Limestone were all rubbed with beef bouillon and presented to Elvis the Wonder Dogs for examination. Although Elvis only weighs 4.5 pounds, he was able to consume all four mouse pads in a matter of a few minutes. I am now collecting the mouse pads from my lawn for further testing. Apparently, none of the mouse pads were very durable- although delicious. KEY CHAINS: The clear winner in this experiment is the Limestone carabineer key chain. I use it for everything from holding my pnuemo tubes in place to keeping the bathroom door closed. It is an invaluable tool. The truth is, that my shopping bag was pretty much loaded with the Limestone key chains which I have since sold at a huge profit on Ebay. OK:
Jamie, Dan, Ray, Dave, please feel free to comment on this. Please don't try to disagree with me on this because I know free SH#$& when I see it. Ted IP: Logged |
rnelson
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posted 06-02-2012 07:10 AM
Ted:It's no contest... Melanie ALWAYS brings the best promotional trinkets. ------------------
"Gentlemen, you can't fight in here. This is the war room."
--(Stanley Kubrick/Peter Sellers - Dr. Strangelove, 1964)
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Ted Todd
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posted 06-02-2012 08:34 AM
Ray,You may be correct but since Melanie does not represent a “manufacturer”, her promotional trinkets were not included in the latest study. Elvis and I are currently testing many of Mel’s items and I will publish that study when it is completed. I can tell you that in the preliminary experiments, Elvis enjoyed a two day drunk after munching on one of Mel’s pocket hand sanitizers. The plastic housing was of good quality but was easily defeated. The stress balls did not last very long with Elvis as well. He continues to work feverishly on this study. Once it is complete, we can merge the two studies and only then will we know whose stuff is best. I still feel the Limestone key chain is going to be tough to beat. Up next: Lanyards!
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Mad Dog
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posted 06-02-2012 08:54 AM
You are both forgetting Melanie's door prizes, Super fly' Sock the Monkey. This furry little fellow has elasticized arms which allow him to be launched "space shot style" up to 50', all the time it is making some of the most annoyingly funny noises I had heard. I gave mine to my friend Manny from Texas DPS, whose five year old son came to Denver. Later Manny told me his wife thought they were surly going to get thrown off the plane home because of Sock.Here is a you tube link to see Super fly Monkey in action.
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Dan Mangan
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posted 06-02-2012 09:03 AM
Good topic Ted, long overdue.However, the selection of trade show swag -- or "kitsch" as it's usually referred to by the vendors -- is definitely an art and not a science. I think the polygraph industry has been in a rut in this regard. It's time to think outside the box. Lemme dust of my marketing hat and give this a whirl.. How about a hand-held multi-hook portable garment rack so you (Ted) can simultaneously be a coat-holder for Ray AND the chief? Premium versions could have a built-in danish pastry dispenser. Or, how about little fire hydrants cast in the likeness of Ray Nelson? (Water resistant, of course.) The mouse pads need a makeover. Limestone could make one featuring an image of Lafayette's LX4000 splayed open with the much-maligned add-on EDA board floating about. The saying could be something like "We hate your guts." Or maybe coffee mugs emblazoned with "Just say NO to toxic sludge." Dan IP: Logged |
Ted Todd
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posted 06-02-2012 09:46 AM
Mad Dog,Now I am angry! Melanie Never gave me a Super Fly Monkey ! Wazupwifdat? I just may change insurance brokers! Dan, Please get it right-it's not Danish-it's Doughnuts! Ted IP: Logged |
Ted Todd
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posted 06-03-2012 06:12 PM
Guys,Melanie does have great trinkets however, I am still without a flying monkey for me and Elvis to test. I have contacted Mel and she has assurred me that I will receive one. Once it arrives, I will start the study and publish the results. Melanie has also told me that she intends to fight to be #1 in the promotional items category. We will see.... Ted IP: Logged |
Ted Todd
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posted 06-08-2012 08:09 PM
I received the Flying Sock Monkey today from Melanie at Complete Equity Markets and immediately began research with “Elvis the Wonder Dog”. Unfortunately, my research was abruptly halted when Elvis failed to release his tiny jaws from the monkey during the “launch sequence”. The monkey returned safely to earth but I have not seen Elvis in several hours. I hope he will make a successful “re-entry and splash down” into my pool before nightfall.
Bottom line is that the “Flying Sock Monkey” wins the top honor for the best promotional trinket. Melanie remains the “Queen of the Freebies” in my book! Thanks Mel for all of your support in this project and your great trinkets!Please pray for Elvis, Ted
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Bill2E
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posted 06-08-2012 08:47 PM
Not bad Ted, 5 days and you got your "Flying Monkey" after a threat to take your business elsewhere. Good way to get a vendor to pay you for your business. I will have to remember that one. IP: Logged |
Ted Todd
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posted 06-09-2012 05:51 PM
Elvis made a successful re-entry into the earth’s atmosphere and a successful splash down into the pool at approximately 0515 hrs. this morning. Thank you all for your kind thoughts and prayers, emails and words of encouragement. Elvis immediately came into the house and tore the SH&$^T out of the monkey-go figure?. My work on this project is done. So much for quality control!Ted
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