Given the current state of the economy, we’ve decided to compile a list of basic and inexpensive but still useful promotional items. These items make great giveaways at tradeshows and fun gifts at company picnics. Plus the recipient will use their gift long after the event is over.

One of my all time favorite products is the credit card bottle opener. It’s slim (exactly the size of the credit card), convenient, and very sleek. I keep one in my kitchen, tucked right into an open spot on the French board that hangs next to my fridge- no need to dig through any drawers for a bottle opener. Not to mention I’m looking at Quintain Marketing’s logo every time I open a drink or pass my fridge. The stainless steel credit card bottle openers are available in a variety of colors and can be engraved or pad printed with any logo or message. Did I mention these bottle openers are under $1.00?

If you’re on our mailing list keep an eye on your email–we will be sending our complete list next week.

Incase you are not on our mailing list and would like to receive our Hot Products List for Summer 2009 via email, please complete the Contact Us section and we’d be happy to send you a copy.

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On the few days I don’t have my BlackBerry within arms reach, I feel completely out of touch. I don’t know the date, whether I have any appointments (what’s a datebook?), or what’s going on in the news (am I part of the reason newsprint sales are dismal?), and I can’t get my daily dose of Twitter and Facebook stalking (I know I would use both sites 90% less without my CrackBerry.) Oh - and but of course – the main reason I got a BlackBerry in the first place is to stay fresh in the ever changing world of marketing and advertising, keep my email manageable, and be available for clients and co-workers almost 24/7!

Our addiction to the BlackBerry (and other PDAs) has infiltrated the promotional marketing industry. Electronic accessories are great tradeshow giveaways or gifts for those who always need to stay connected. Get your brand on auto USB adapters that charge everything from PDAs, cell phones, and iPods to GPS units.

Do your employees use a BlackBerry? You could pay $20 for a generic silicone protector, or $7.00 (minimums apply) for silicone sleeves with your company’s logo. Plus, let’s not forget about eGrips which are inexpensive and so easy to use. There’s nothing worse than putting your BlackBerry on your car dashboard or console, making a turn and losing the BlackBerry in the hardest to reach crevice in your car (it’s annoying and it’s happened to all of us)! Slap an eGrip on the back of your Blackberry or cell, try not to make turns on two wheels, and the BlackBerry should stay in place.

According to Blackberry.com, over 21 million people use BlackBerry smart phones on over 375 wireless networks in 140 countries around the world. With social networking and wireless communication users at an all time high and still growing, it only makes sense to start incorporating BlackBerry/PDA accessories into your promotional marketing budget.

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Stop! Get your calendar / PDA out and get ready to plan out your summer because we’ve got your roundup of all the important dates to commemorate in the months of July and August.

It all starts with July 4, of course. Independence Day is one of my favorite summer holidays. The weather is usually great, the cause for celebration SO worthwhile, and who doesn’t love a good fireworks display (with some good barbeque to accompany it)?! There are so many ways to tie your promotions to July 4, from sponsoring the local fireworks (and giving out branded boxes of sparklers) to holding a company picnic (and making sure everyone has a branded koozie to keep their beer/soda/water cold).

In addition to Independence Day, there are plenty of other reasons to celebrate in July and August, including:

• July 7 – National Tell the Truth Day: I can think of so many fun ways to play on lie detectors and truth serum in a cheeky promotion!
• July 13 – Embrace Your Geekiness Day: Perhaps the one and only time I would recommend giving out branded pocket protectors.
• July 20 – National “Get Out of the Doghouse”Day: What better time than this day to approach your least satisfied clients and ask them for a second chance?
• August 4 – National Night Out: In celebration of neighborhood watch programs, this event encourages people to gather outdoors at night to shine the spotlight on crime prevention. Why not sponsor a gathering where you give out branded flashlights and commemorative t-shirts?
• August 6 – National Fresh Breath Day: No explanation necessary. Customized mint tins or gum, anyone?

In addition to all the days listed above, the month of August is “Happiness Happens Month.” In a year full of economic difficulties and depressing news, this seems like a great excuse to reach out to your employees and customers and thank them for their support. Whether a small token of your appreciation such as a classic imprinted yellow smiley face button, or a keepsake such as a commemorative copy of an inspirational book with your logo imprinted on the cover, your thoughtfulness will surely put a smile on someone’s face!

No matter which dates you are planning on celebrating, start planning now and give us a call today to discuss how you can get the most from your promotional budget.

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It’s not often that I get excited about branded laptop cases, lunch totes, or cell phone carriers. Lets face it – these are industry verticals full of unimaginative and unexciting products that seem to be a dime a dozen.

BuiltNY products are a distinct exception to this rule. Based in the Soho neighborhood of New York, BuiltNY applies the tradition of American industrial design to the development of everyday objects such as bottle totes, lunch bags, and laptop sleeves that are both functional and fashionable. And they do it so well that they’ve won numerous awards for their designs, including the 2005 award for Best Product Design in the Ideal Industrial Design Competition, and the 2003 Product of the Year Award from Fortune Magazine.

One of the reasons I like BuiltNY products is they have a definite retail look and feel to them. In 2009 alone, they’ve been featured in Parenting Magazine, Consumer Reports, Boston Globe Magazine, New York Daily News, Chicago Tribune, Women’s World, Star Magazine, and Pregnancy Magazine!

Best of all, did you know that BuiltNY products can be decorated with your logo or message? Their high design and strong retail appeal make them ideal promotional items that will definitely not be thrown away or given away by the recipient.

My favorites including the Lunch Tote, winner of the Gold Prize 2005 Idea Industrial Design Awards. It actually opens into a placemat and insulates food and drink separately. This would make a terrific back-to-school promotion or a gift for employees who brown bag-it to work.

I also like the Laptop Porter, which makes a great gift for employees or salespeople who travel with their computers. And finally, the One Bottle Tote is the perfect way to package a wine gift!

Give us a call today to explore how you can incorporate BuiltNY products into your promotional programs!

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Golf season is upon us, tournaments are being planned, and invitations are being designed. Now it’s time to come up with a great gift for the golfers. We’ve got plenty of golf suppliers with a variety of brand name products to choose from. All we have to do is add your logo. Give branded golf balls, tournament gift baskets, clubs, gloves, towels, polos, shoe bags, or valuables pouches—we’ve got the right gift for any event.

One of the most popular invitational gifts our clients do is golf balls. We can put up to a four color logo on any type of ball. Choose from Titleist, Callaway, Nike, Bridgestone, TaylorMade, Wilson, Pinnacle, Noodle and Dixon Earth (eco-friendly golf balls!) We can even customize the packaging with a message and your company’s logo.

Golf polos are also a great and useful gift- especially polos with dry-fit or moisture wicking material. Choose from Tiger Woods, Nike, Outer Banks, Ralph Lauren, and plenty of other brands. Brand name polos not in your budget this year? Don’t worry about it, we have great quality options for cost conscious budgets that will have you saying Ralph who?

Give us a call, let’s talk golf today!

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Annapolis, MD May 4, 2009-

Quintain Marketing announced today that they have been selected by Brookfield Properties (Washington D.C.) to provide marketing collateral for their building located at 1250 23^rd Street, NW.

The first promotion will be delivered during the third week in May. Recipients will receive a lime green/white striped cabana beach towel and mesh bag that contains sunscreen and lip balm. The mesh bags are branded with the property’s logo. “We love working with Brookfield and are very excited to roll out promotions for 1250 23^rd Street,” said Project Manager Jessica Matase.

About 1250 23^rd Street, NW

1250 23rd Street, NW is a mixed-use office and residential property located in the unique West End neighborhood. It is conveniently located close to Georgetown, the western edge of the downtown central business district, Rock Creek Park, and the Foggy Bottom and Dupont Circle Metro Stations.

About Brookfield Properties

Brookfield Properties Corporation (www.brookfieldproperties.com), one of North America’s largest commercial real estate companies, owns, develops and manages premier office properties. The portfolio comprises 58 commercial properties totaling 47 million square feet and ten development properties totaling eight million square feet in the downtown cores of New York, Boston, Washington, D.C., Toronto, Calgary and Ottawa.

About Quintain Marketing

Quintain Marketing is a promotional strategy consulting firm located in Annapolis, MD, and offering unique, creative and high quality branded products, dimensional marketing, and web-based employee and customer gifting and incentive programs.

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Twitter – another way to accumulate stalkers, uh, I mean…followers. At least they can only stalk you 140 characters at a time! All joking aside, I have actually grown quite fond of Twitter. It’s great for lazy web surfers. Follow newspapers, stores, companies, restaurants, and get access to information that interests you.

Twitter has also become one of best social media outlets out there. Why? Well, for starters, it’s free. Plus, (I think) it’s just so much easier to use than Facebook. Just because you’re a fan or friend of a person or a business on Facebook doesn’t mean you’re going to visit their page often, if at all. If you’re following someone on Twitter, every time you log-on, their most recent tweets pop up. And perhaps my favorite part of Twitter – if someone is following you, you don’t have to follow them back, especially if you’re not interested in what they’re tweeting about.

I haven’t mastered many Twitter tricks yet; I’m a little shaky on using RT, @, and #. I’m still getting the hang of TweetDeck, Thwirl, and TwitterBerry. I like TwitterBerry the best. It’s the most convenient and doesn’t make any sound. Fellow TweetDeck and Twirl users will understand. Is there a way to turn off the sound alerts without muting your computer? If so, please let me know – the alerts are way too distracting!

My advice – if you don’t have a Twitter account, get one soon so you don’t miss out on the Twitter Revolution. But just a warning, you may feel overloaded with information in the first few days. Never fear! With a little patience and some time, you’ll get the hang of it. If you’re already on Twitter (and you’re interested) in what Quintain Marketing is doing, follow us @Quintain!

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