17 Apr

Key Smart Revolutionizes the Key Chain

Sometimes the most interesting innovations are ones where older concepts are revised. No where is this more innovative than in the KeySmart key system.

Compact Key Holder. Are your keys bulky? Are they noisy? Do they jingle when you pick them up? Do they poke you in your pocket? Do you struggle to find the right key when you need it? Your keys are something you use every. single. day. Who wouldn’t want their keys to be easier to use and more comfortable?

keysmart smart key system for keys. Promotional Product, b2b and tradeshow giveaway and marketing swag.

Promo Motive has taken the keysmart and turned it into an award-winning promotional product. Now this is available to professional promotional product marketers for trade shows, b2b marketing and ad specialty.

grey keysmart key system promotional product

The Keysmart is available in 4 colors. Grey, Black, Red and Blue and can be laser logo’d with the clients business or event logo.

red keysmart key system promotional product

The Key Smart is perfect for logos and is priced to be right on target for the promotional products industry. With a low minum order and free shipping and no set ups the Keysmart is a winner.

blue keysmart key system promotional product

Compact Key Holder. Are your keys bulky? Are they noisy? Do they jingle when you pick them up? Do they poke you in your pocket? Do you struggle to find the right key when you need it? Your keys are something you use every. single. day. Who wouldn’t want their keys to be easier to use and more comfortable?

key smart for promotional product and logo b2b

Reach for your keychain! Did you pull out a bulky mess of keys? The KeySmart will organize that mess and free up your pockets! Includes LOOP PIECE to attach larger car keys or fobs and EXPANSION PACK to accommodate up to 14 standard-sized house keys !

For more information contact us at 1-888-908-1481 or email us here!

13 Apr

The Worlds Best Custom Flash Drive Designs Revealed!

The Worlds Best Custom Flash Drive Designs Revealed! The US promotional products industry has voted and the world’s most innovative custom promotional product designs goes to Promo Crunch.

Custom shaped Promotional Products and Tradeshow Swag is a great way to make a big impression at your next tradeshow or business conference,.
Turning your logo, service or product into a custom shaped flash drive, power bank, fidget cube or promo swag is an iconic way to brand.
The idea is simple, we start out with pictures of your product or idea and then add your logo rendering it into a 3D virtual design.
The client then either approves the design or makes design changes until the idea is perfect.
Once approved we move into the molding and prototype process.
In the final result the client gets an amazing custom shaped marketing piece that makes a huge impression on clients and staff alike.

Since 2005 Promo Crunch has be designing and delivering some of the coolest custom promotional products and in 2017 is now finally recognized by ASI as the leader in their field.

Promo Crunch has taken a difficult and cumbersome process and turned it into a simple 1-2-3 scenario. read more.

Firstly send your product image or images of your idea/service to John@promocrunch.com

Secondly we will provide a free virtual design!

Lastly, you approve it and we deliver it in 3 weeks!

Easy!

Here is a collection of some of our most recent designs.

custom promo idea

custom promo

Custom shaped Promotional Products and Tradeshow Swag is a great way to make a big impression at your next tradeshow or business conference,.
Turning your logo, service or product into a custom shaped flash drive, power bank, fidget cube or promo swag is an iconic way to brand.
The idea is simple, we start out with pictures of your product or idea and then add your logo rendering it into a 3D virtual design.
The client then either approves the design or makes design changes until the idea is perfect.
Once approved we move into the molding and prototype process.
In the final result the client gets an amazing custom shaped marketing piece that makes a huge impression on clients and staff alike.

custom promotional swag

Custom shaped Promotional Products and Tradeshow Swag is a great way to make a big impression at your next tradeshow or business conference,.
Turning your logo, service or product into a custom shaped flash drive, power bank, fidget cube or promo swag is an iconic way to brand.
The idea is simple, we start out with pictures of your product or idea and then add your logo rendering it into a 3D virtual design.
The client then either approves the design or makes design changes until the idea is perfect.
Once approved we move into the molding and prototype process.
In the final result the client gets an amazing custom shaped marketing piece that makes a huge impression on clients and staff alike.

11 Apr

The Worlds Best Custom Flash Drive Designs Revealed!

The Worlds Best Custom Flash Drive Designs Revealed! The US promotional products industry has voted and the world’s most innovative custom promotional product designs goes to Promo Crunch.

Custom shaped Promotional Products and Tradeshow Swag is a great way to make a big impression at your next tradeshow or business conference,.
Turning your logo, service or product into a custom shaped flash drive, power bank, fidget cube or promo swag is an iconic way to brand.
The idea is simple, we start out with pictures of your product or idea and then add your logo rendering it into a 3D virtual design.
The client then either approves the design or makes design changes until the idea is perfect.
Once approved we move into the molding and prototype process.
In the final result the client gets an amazing custom shaped marketing piece that makes a huge impression on clients and staff alike.

Since 2005 Promo Crunch has be designing and delivering some of the coolest custom promotional products and in 2017 is now finally recognized by ASI as the leader in their field.

Promo Crunch has taken a difficult and cumbersome process and turned it into a simple 1-2-3 scenario. read more.

Firstly send your product image or images of your idea/service to John@promocrunch.com

Secondly we will provide a free virtual design!

Lastly, you approve it and we deliver it in 3 weeks!

Easy!

Here is a collection of some of our most recent designs.

custom promo idea

custom promo

Custom shaped Promotional Products and Tradeshow Swag is a great way to make a big impression at your next tradeshow or business conference,.
Turning your logo, service or product into a custom shaped flash drive, power bank, fidget cube or promo swag is an iconic way to brand.
The idea is simple, we start out with pictures of your product or idea and then add your logo rendering it into a 3D virtual design.
The client then either approves the design or makes design changes until the idea is perfect.
Once approved we move into the molding and prototype process.
In the final result the client gets an amazing custom shaped marketing piece that makes a huge impression on clients and staff alike.

custom promotional swag

Custom shaped Promotional Products and Tradeshow Swag is a great way to make a big impression at your next tradeshow or business conference,.
Turning your logo, service or product into a custom shaped flash drive, power bank, fidget cube or promo swag is an iconic way to brand.
The idea is simple, we start out with pictures of your product or idea and then add your logo rendering it into a 3D virtual design.
The client then either approves the design or makes design changes until the idea is perfect.
Once approved we move into the molding and prototype process.
In the final result the client gets an amazing custom shaped marketing piece that makes a huge impression on clients and staff alike.

08 Apr

What do pigs dream of?

What do the PIGS in the Promo Industry Dream of? They Dream of BIG Pig-like Margins. Are You Thinking Like a PIG?

I have been a supplier to the promotional products industry for nearly 25 years and one thing I have learned is the following. The distributors who think like a PIG get profits far outweighing those who don’t get to the front of the trough.

How do you think PIG?

Start promoting and selling ideas and products that produce bigger margins.

Bigger margins come from doing 2 main things.

Sell something different. If you sell the same thing as your competitor and the same thing all the time your price (and margin) will be pegged at the lowest point. It is simple economics.
Sell smarter. Get in on the trends while they are ramping up not after the fact. A good idea is Fidget Spinners. A year ago those distributors who sold on the upswing of the trend made out like a bandit, those selling spinners now? Not so much!

Here are the top 3 Margin makers for Spring 2018. Want to know more…? Call me at 1-888-908-1481 or email John@PromoCrunch.com

Trade show swag and promotional products for b2b marketing, tradeshow giveaways and imprinted promo swag. Get your logo on tradeshow swag and edc multi tools

07 Apr

Why do distributors pay these ridiculous fees?

Why in this day and age are you paying set up fees, run charges, fax proofs, virtual proofs, shipping fees etc? Are you nuts?

inexpensive promotional products

Why are you paying set up fees, run charges, fax proofs, virtual proofs, shipping fees etc? Are you nuts?

In this day and age suppliers who charge these ridiculous costs are out of touch with their clients. It’s 2018 and the online experience has come to the Promotional Products world. Customers HATE extra charges and will search out other suppliers who do not do these things.

“The reason suppliers have these add-ons is simple GREED! They hook distributors into the sale with a low price and then by the time the distributor is at the “checkout” the price is as much as 30% higher! Why?”

Suppliers who charge these fees do so because they believe there clients are that dumb! As a supplier I know it does not cost me $6 for a virtual proof, it costs me about 30 cents. If I cannot “eat” that 30 cents then I have no business being in business.

I can only believe that the reason suppliers charge these outlandish fees is that they believe that a super-low price on the product will be seen as the best idea and that the extra costs will be passed on to the end user without complaint! Really…you think the end-user is not angry with these costs.

End User Revolt!

I can tell you this as a fact. End users are going online to avaoid paying these ridiculous fees they get charged by the distributor who is in turn given these costs from the supplier. Get smart, stop paying them and come to www.PromoMotive.com

paying too much for promo

Overpaying Problem #1

Inventory in a big Stateside warehouse is a bad idea! The old days when buying in bulk from China and shipping to a central US warehouse make no sense any more. Here are the reasons.

A) Clients want fresh ideas. Buyers are less and less ordering repeats of the old tried and trues! The days when people ordered the same T-shirt/Mug and got the same imprint on them each April ARE MOSTLY OVER! With this fact in mind the idea that the best way to buy both on price and innovation is to buy from some giant warehouse is simply wrong. The reason are complex but I will try to explain.

B) If clients want new ideas all the time (which they do) then the old style swag (ie pens/mugs/T’s) sits on the warehouse shelf unsold. Ask yourself this…How many Fidget Spinners are on suppliers shelves NOT SELLING?

C) When a slow selling inventory product goes unsold the cost of that unsold inventory gets placed upon more popular selling items. In short the best sellers carry additional costs to off-set the cost of slow sellers.

D) if you are buying from the same place as everyone else then you are selling at the same price as everyone else. If true, what is your competitive advantage? If you want to create a sale that stops your client from either shopping online or bidding you out, stop selling the same old thing as everyone else!

LIke what you have just read….find out more!

Want to know more about buying smarter? Then you should call us at 1-888-908-1481 or email us. We know what we are doing, we know how how to “do cool” and we are your secret supplier you want to know!

Coming Next Week Problem #2 Why ASI is a bad idea for all of us!

triangle shaped pop socket

square pop phone stand Promo Motive tradeshow swag, fidget spinners and fidget cubes, c

promotional products and b2b swag. Giving birth to new ideas

batman shaped custom flash drive for tradeshow

wholesale tradeshow swag and promotional products including custom socks, custom flash drives, pop sockets and phone stands, lazy bag air sofa and edc multi tools.

06 Apr

Seriously we do some of the coolest promotional product shit!

Seriously we do some of the coolest shit!

When it comes to promotional products we are without a doubt home to some of the coolest shit. Ok, I know you might be offended by the use of profanity but I needed to catch your eye.

Promotional Product have gotten downright boring over the last decade. Pens and Mugs!!! Seriously is this the best we can do as promotional product marketers?

Promo Motive an Promo Crunch create some of the most unique and interesteing ideas for tradeshows, b2b marketing and ad specialty. We turn your logo or product into something unique and different.

custom shaped promotional products like flash drives and power banks

Our expertise is in the field of turning your product or idea into a custom shaped flash drive, power bank or custom cable. We provide free virtual design proofs and offer low minum orders and factory direct pricing.

“A custom shaped promotional product will set you apart, make a statement and in short…make your marketing look like the Bomb!”

Since 2005 we have been creating some of the coolest custom shaped promotional products. We specialize in custom shaped USB Flash Drives and have done thousands of designs including gas pump drives, glove shaped drives, fish shaped flash drives, fork shaped flash drives, Penguin drives, boot shaped drives, and 100’s of other ideas. If it can be made into a custom flash drive we have probably done it.

What follows is just a few of our previous designs of custom flash drives.

custom memory flash drive

custom shaped data cable

usb custom flash drive

usb custom flash drive stick

truck shaped custom flash drive

video camera shaped flash drive

Would you like to learn more? Would you like a free virtual design proof? Simply send us your logo and image.

Here’s how Custom USB’s work…

1) Min order is 250 units.

2) Prices 8 GB (other sizes available) is $6.88 each.

3) Mold (to create the USB) is $80…the mold is reusable on future orders.

4) send us a specific image of what you want made into a USB and your logo file…then we will make you a free virtual proof/design.

How does that sound?? Prety damn cool!

John@promocrunch.com

04 Apr

Distributor or Dinosaur. Who will be the first to become extinct? In the age of the internet this is a question that begs to be asked.

promotional product asi distributor

After spending nearly 25 years as a distributor first and then a supplier for the last 17 years I can say without hesitation that the old school ASI Distributor/Supplier model has never been more in jeopardy. Here is why!

The original ASI concept did not take into account the internet. In many ways, todays ASI approach to the business is still firmly rooted in the world of the printed catalog and faxed in orders. This may suit some distributors but take these facts into account. (according to ASI June 2017)

“The average distributor age is 57 while the average age of their end user is now under 40!”

2. This fact alone means the following…..the end user grew up with the internet and is most familiar with this mode of shopping while the average distributor finds the net “unfamiliar and overwhelming.”

“In short this means that the end user is looking for an online retail type experience to shop for their swag”

3. The end user is now looking to social media (Pinterest, FB, Instagram etc) for their promo inspirations. They want something with their logo that they found in the online social media experience. In short they want trending ideas.

” Younger end users don’t want what their predecessors ordered, even if it worked as a marketing giveaway. They want new and trending!”

4. New and Trending does NOT fit the typical ASI supplier. Suppliers typically wait until 2 things happen…A) the product is proven to be of interest to the end user and B) they can bring in boatloads of them for inventory. This paradigm is flawed. It means one thing.

“By the time a typical Supplier has a trending product on their shelves the trend is over. Think about this, there is an estimated 2 million fidget spinners in stock in the top 10 suppliers warehouses in the USA. Is your end user still asking for these? NOT!”

5. How does a Distibutor beat this old style of business and get ahead of the curve and ahead of their clients desires? Simple.

“Stop doing the same old thing and expect a different result. If your promo suggestions to the end user are not being bought, suggesting it again and again will not work any better!”

Here’s what we suggest to stem the tide of Distributor extinction.

Look for non conforming suppliers. Suppliers like www.PromoCrunch.com and www.PromoMotive.com are always bringing in new and unusual ideas direct from the factory to the distributor. This means they are not stuck with stale-dated inventory that they have to clear out and that no one wants. It also means that you are far more likely to find ideas that your customer actually wants.
Reconsider dealing with a supplier who imports directly from China to your door. Today the minimums are lower and the speed of delivery is faster. Why pay for USA inventory especially if the idea becomes stale-dated.

“Offshore direct to your door suppliers like Promo Motive are offering low minimums and fast delivery often in 10 days or less. In short the supplier who does this can deliver a cooler idea at a faster time than the traditional ASI supplier. Why would you not consider this idea?”

For more info call 1-888-908-1481 or emailJohn@PromoCrunch.com

Todays trending ideas…..

team 6 mini tactical flashlight

Trade show swag and promotional products for b2b marketing, tradeshow giveaways and imprinted promo swag. Get your logo on tradeshow swag and edc multi tools

wholesale imprinted and personalized tradeshow promo swag and promotional products for professional distributors. We specialize in custom socks, custom flash drives, pop phone stands, lazy bag air sofa and fidget gadgets for the marketing and promotional products industry.

pop media stand for trade show and business marketing. Wholesale bulk promotional product aka swag

keysmart for tradeshow marketing and b2b promotional products . Metal key organizer for smart key holder. Perfect for trade show and business marketing swag

01 Apr

This Pocket Multi-Tool Could be the “Key” to Marketing Success

When it comes to promotional merchandise, it’s always a good idea to market with items that your customers will actually use. This pocket key organization tool is the perfect purposeful giveaway for your next trade show. These bad boys are perfect for everyday use and everyday exposure for your brand.

It looks like a small army knife, but instead of holding a bevvy of tools, this clever little invention contains keys. Smaller than a pack of gum, the Key Quick system is a compact key holder designed to neatly and comfortably fit in your pocket. No bulk and not one jingle or jangle.

Made from aircraft aluminum and stainless steel hardware, this handy pocket tool is durable and built to last.

Keys are something we use every single day. Who wouldn’t want their keys to be easier more comfortable to use?

Get your logo on the Key Quick organization system today. Email people@tradeshow8.com or call 1-888-908-6932 toll-free to order.

29 Mar

If you’re paying set up fees you’re getting ripped off.

I am a long-time promotional products supplier and I am shocked that people are still charging and still paying for set-ups, run charges, color matches etc.

Stop it Now!

Let me let you in on a secret.

As a supplier of swag who sells to distributors I am going to tell you now that you should never, ever, pay for set ups, run charges etc. It is a scam.

Issue #1

When was the last time you bought blanks and decorated them yourselves? Never. You always want it logo’d!

Issue #2

If issue #1 is true then why don’t suppliers just price out the product with a logo on it? They already know you’re going to want it with a logo!

Issue #3

Here’s where the suppliers who charge will say, “well…there’s a cost difference for 1,2,3 or 4 colors.” I say Bullshit!

I tell you this, the cost difference is so small that if a supplier can’t charge you an all inclusive logo cost or better yet an all inclusive product with logo cost regardless of how many colors you need then they are not very informed or are playing the game as seen in the next issue, #4.

Issue #4

Suppliers who charge run fees, color matching etc. do this for 2 reasons…..1 to make more money and 2 to make their product appear less expensive than it really is!

Issue #4

Confusion to the client. (yes I know I used 4 twice…thought I would confuse you) Not only are these charges unnecessarily extra but they are coded on idiotic numerals like a G! This is just confusing and a time-waster.

Issue #5

Some charges are real and should be charged. When there is a real cost and its a significant one, go ahead and charge it. On our custom shaped flash drives for instance we pay $80 to the factory in China for the mold. Guess what, we charge our customers $80. I think that’s fair.

Issue #6

Make it easy on the customer. I can’t tell you how many clients I have spoken with who say they spend about 20 minutes costing out a job! 20 Minutes! Are you nuts!

The costing of the job should take 1 minute, the other 19 minutes you should be selling something else, high-fiving the guy in the cubicle next to you or rooting around on YouTube. You should get from the supplier a price. one, all inclusive price, you then would do your mark up on it and send it to the end user. Badda bing badda boom, done!

And on that note ,if you are sending a quote to customers with run charges, color matches etc….How do you think they feel about that?

In closing, I am sure there will be some of those out there who think I am nuts on this issue and that it is ok for all of these ridiculous charges. To you I say the following………You are wrong!

Below is an example of how it should be. Coded on a C to include shipping to your door and 1,2, 3 or even 4 color process logo. No extra charges! How easy does that make it!