Top Articles Tagged with promotional-products 60 Top Articles Tagged with promotional-products http://en.brinkwire.com/Articles/RSS/promotional-products/rss.xml en Ideasbynet announces addition of Tuggz <p>Ideasbynet, the Sheffield based promotional gifts company, has announced it will soon be stocking this season's safer alternative to the controversial snood - Tuggz.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Ideasbynet welcomed Sepp Blatter's decision to ban the snood from professional football pitches. The FIFA president claimed the snood, if tugged upon by another player, &quot;can be dangerous, even like hanging somebody&quot;.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The danger Blatter describes is experienced by amateur footballers all over the country. The son of Peter Howarth, Ideasbynet's Managing Director, is one such amateur footballer. Miles Howarth, a 16 year-old sixth form student and aspiring entrepreneur, originally pitched the idea of Tuggz to his father several months ago. A prototype has been developed, coinciding with Blatter's ruling and offering a real alternative to the snood - reducing the danger but not the warmth.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Tuggz has been streamlined so it is more difficult to grip. However, if another player is successful in taking hold, the garment's multi-stress 'Tugg-points' will cause the Tuggz to detach and come away from the neck, without the risk of choking.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Tuggz is manufactured from closed-cell foamed neoprene with a micro-fleece lining, making it comfortable, warm and water-resistant; perfect for a football season in England. The innovative Tuggz will stay firmly in place during a high-octane game, only coming loose when tugged.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Byron Metzger-Edwards, member of the Ideasbynet team and keen footballer said: &quot;I would definitely use Tuggz over a Snood. If someone does grab you it detaches straightaway, and conclusively shows the referee who's in the wrong.&quot;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Tuggz will eventually be available in a range of sizes so young fans of Carlos Tevez or Samir Nasri will be able to emulate their heroes stylishly and safely.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>About Ideasbynet:<br /> Ideasbynet is part of a marketing services group formed in 1985 that has evolved to become the market leaders and one of the most trusted names for promotional product ideas including <a href="http://www.ideasbynet.com/pens-and-writing-intro-page.htm">promotional pens &amp; pencils</a>, <a href="http://www.ideasbynet.com/">promotional gift ideas</a>, <a href="http://www.ideasbynet.com/carrier_bags.htm">printed carrier bags</a>, <a href="http://www.ideasbynet.com/clothing-caps-intro.htm">promotional clothing</a> and other branded promotional products.</p> <p>Ideasbynet.com was the first UK company to make business gifts and promotional products instantly more accessible over the internet. With Ideasbynet, one hour quotations, product availability, free virtual samples and professional design services, are only a click away.</p> <p>Strenuous efforts are made to ensure all products promoted on the website are manufactured in an ethical and fair way. Wherever possible, it is Ideasbynet's policy to favour promotional products manufactured using environmentally responsible techniques and utilising recyclable materials.</p> http://en.brinkwire.com/2247 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 12:02:50 GMT retail ideasbynet promotional-products Ideasbynet celebrates 'Go to Work Naked Day' and raises money for local hospital <p>Ideasbynet has announced that several members of brave staff stripped down to their underwear in celebration of national 'Go to Work Naked Day' and raised over &pound;200 for a local hospital.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>After designing a promotional wall planner featuring interesting dates and distributing to customers, Ideasbynet decided it had to lead the way in marking the special days it had chosen.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Originally, the 1st February was the date of 'Working Naked Day', which allowed people to work from home, stripped of office resources. However, inspired by the marketing company who featured in Channel 4's Naked Office, Ideasbynet decided to take the brief a little more literally.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Most of the team kept their underwear on but a few extremely courageous characters went for the 'Full Monty' &ndash; apt for a Sheffield-based company.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Anna Hinde, client services director and the one female to spend the day completely nude said of the experience: &quot;It was pretty strange at first obviously but I did find myself getting used to being undressed and it was for a great cause. Thank you so much to everyone for getting into the spirit and for being so supportive of one another - so to speak.&quot;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Some dates on the Ideasbynet.com wall planner are not so blush-inducing - Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day was a favourite in January - but once the red cheeks had subsided, the team found themselves liberated by the experience.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>As company director, Peter Howarth added: &quot;The problem now is in getting staff to put their clothes back on.&quot;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>About Ideasbynet:<br /> Ideasbynet is part of a marketing services group formed in 1985 that has evolved to become the market leaders and one of the most trusted names for promotional product ideas including <a href="http://www.ideasbynet.com/pens-and-writing-intro-page.htm">promotional pens and stationary</a>, <a href="http://www.ideasbynet.com/">promotional products inspiration</a>, <a href="http://www.ideasbynet.com/bags-intro.htm">promotional corporate bags</a>, <a href="http://www.ideasbynet.com/carrier_bags.htm">plastic carrier bags</a> and other branded promotional products.</p> <p>Ideasbynet.com was the first UK company to make business gifts and promotional products instantly more accessible over the internet. With Ideasbynet, one hour quotations, product availability, free virtual samples and professional design services, are only a click away.</p> <p>Strenuous efforts are made to ensure all products promoted on the website are manufactured in an ethical and fair way. Wherever possible, it is Ideasbynet's policy to favour promotional products manufactured using environmentally responsible techniques and utilising recyclable materials.</p> http://en.brinkwire.com/2173 Wed, 16 Feb 2011 14:44:28 GMT retail ideasbynet promotional-products Purekit.com Pioneers 360 Degree Imaging Across Full Product Range <p>Purekit.com becomes the first European online footwear retailer to pioneer 360 degree imaging across the full product range.</p> <p>Internet shopping is growing in popularity, with lower prices generally available and a greater range of products available without the square footage restriction imposed on high street retailers. Cutting the running costs of retailing without expensive bricks and mortar stores allows for considerable savings to be passed onto the consumer. However for many potential customers, not being able to see and feel the products before purchasing is a major drawback. For online clothing and footwear retailers the problem is most relevant, holding back many potential customers back from making the switch, in spite of the cost savings to be gained. Outdoor footwear and clothing retailer <a href="http://www.purekit.com/">Purekit.com</a> however is taking strides forward to improve the online shopping experience, with the company helping its customers to get a better feel for what they are buying. High quality digital imaging enables customers to get up close and personal with their products, and now the company has rolled out full 360 degree imaging across its entire product range to help consumers purchase online with greater certainty, and get a better feeling for how the product really looks.</p> <p>&ldquo;We believe we are the first outdoor footwear retailer in Europe to offer full 360 degree imaging across the full product range&rdquo; says Purekit.com MD Richard Gundle. He goes on to say that &ldquo;we wanted to improve the online shopping experience so our customers can get a better idea about our footwear and outdoor clothing and take the uncertainty out of online shopping&rdquo;. The initial product imaging was a big hit with customers when introduced late in 2010, with the online retailer receiving excellent feedback since its introduction. Whilst the technology is not new, the system has not been taken up by other retailers, although at <br /> Purekit.com they believe the extra time involved in imaging the thousands of products has been well worth the effort. According to Richard, &ldquo;We are trying to set the standard for online retailing, and are keen to make online shopping as easy as possible for our customers&rdquo;.</p> <p>Purekit.com is already offering considerable discounts on products compared with online stores, with same day dispatch, a straightforward 365 day return service, and free postage to UK addresses. The convenience and cost advantage are major draws, and by tackling the imaging they hope that it will prove to be decisive in getting new customers to make the switch from high street shopping.</p> <p>The company was founded to offer a selection of footwear far greater than was available in high street stores and shopping centres, and is now pushing forward with their drive to remove more of the barriers which have been preventing potential customers from taking full advantage of the online shopping experience. According to Richard, &ldquo;we will never be able to fully replicate the high street shopping experience; however we are keen to get as close as possible&rdquo;.</p> http://en.brinkwire.com/2127 Fri, 04 Feb 2011 14:45:13 GMT retail technology promotional-products Ideasbynet reveals plans for 2011 <p>Ideasbynet, business gifts and promotional products provider, has announced its plans for 2011 following recent movements in the promotional gifts market.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Ideasbynet has seen significant increases in demand for fundraising promotional gifts during the second half of 2010, which have brought their number of enquires almost to the level of its business marketing products. With the prospect of Government cuts being rife throughout 2011, Ideasbynet is expecting that there will be plenty of small organisations in need of additional funding from as many avenues as possible. Ideasbynet has seen clear divisions emerge in the use of promotional gifts, and feels this will become an even more apparent growth area in 2011.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Patrick Hathaway, Ideasbynet marketing manager, commented, &quot;Branded merchandise can provide fundraisers with the unique opportunity to sell personalised items that they can buy at bulk rates and sell on at retail high street prices, keeping any profit as funds for their organisation.&quot;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>In addition to targeting the fundraising market, Ideasbynet is looking to respond to the massive public embracement of the use of iPads and tablets in recent months and the corresponding boom in Wi-Fi services. Following Apple&rsquo;s announcement of over 1 billion app downloads from its App Store, and Amazon&rsquo;s e-books now outselling paperbacks, it seems inevitable that iPads and other tablets will become more and more ubiquitous. Ideasbynet believe this will be a big area for growth in 2011 in the promotional products sector, and in response it will be featuring a wide range of these products on its website, with a particular focus on iPad and tablet accessories which it feels could develop their own niche in the <a href="http://www.ideasbynet.com/premium-corporate-gifts-intro.htm">executive corporate gifts</a> market.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Ideasbynet has also invested heavily in digital printing technology, as they feel a 'digital revolution' will gather apace during 2011, with marketing professionals able to purchase more personalised corporate gifts. Ideasbynet is pioneering the use of this technology in the promotional gifts sector, and has geared up its services for 2011 to be able to offer bespoke individual personalisation onto mousemats, mugs, keyrings, notepads and even pens.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>About Ideasbynet:<br /> Ideasbynet is part of a marketing services group formed in 1985 that has evolved to become the market leaders and one of the most trusted names for <a href="http://www.ideasbynet.com/">promotional items &amp; gifts</a> including premium corporate gifts, <a href="http://www.ideasbynet.com/pens-and-writing-intro-page.htm">promotional branded pens</a>, promotional clothing, promotional eco gifts, <a href="http://www.ideasbynet.com/carrier_bags.htm">printed plastic bags</a> and other branded promotional products.</p> <p>Ideasbynet.com was the first UK company to make business gifts and promotional products instantly more accessible over the internet. With Ideasbynet, one hour quotations, product availability, free virtual samples and professional design services, are only a click away.</p> <p>Strenuous efforts are made to ensure all products promoted on the website are manufactured in an ethical and fair way. Wherever possible, it is Ideasbynet's policy to favour promotional products manufactured using environmentally responsible techniques and utilising recyclable materials.</p> http://en.brinkwire.com/2125 Fri, 04 Feb 2011 10:14:47 GMT retail ideasbynet promotional-products Ideasbynet reveals economic downturn fuelling change in marketing strategies for businesses <p>Ideasbynet has noted an important change in marketing strategies during the current economic downturn. While promotional gifts remain a simple and effective marketing method, companies are now choosing products which have a practical use, rather than mere novelty value.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>In 2010, Ideasbynet saw a steady drop in sales of promotional logobugs, fridge magnets and stress toys, and large increases in the likes of cotton shopping bags, ice scrapers and pocket diaries.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>2010 also saw a threefold increase in tax disc holders, as well as large increases in sales of both <a href="http://www.ideasbynet.com/pens-and-writing-intro-page.htm">branded pens</a> and ceramic, <a href="http://www.ideasbynet.com/mugs-intro.htm">branded mugs</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Since the beginning of the credit crunch, Ideasbynet has seen products such as the trolley coin keyring take over from their plastic 'promo' counterparts, selling in excess of 100,000 units in both 2009 and 2010.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Companies continue to seek value for money in their <a href="http://www.ideasbynet.com/">promotional products and gifts</a>. However, their approach is now to focus on products which may have a higher unit cost but are less disposable and may be used daily by members of their target audience.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Lucy Evans, Account Director at Ideasbynet said: &quot;Our customers are realising that practical products allow them to promote their brand more widely. For example, a cotton shopping bag displays a company logo not only to its owner but also to the general public.&quot;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>As Ideasbynet previously revealed that the average coffee mug is used more than 2000 times, offering over 2000 promotional opportunities, this is sure to be a cost-effective and successful trend.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>About Ideasbynet:<br /> Ideasbynet is part of a marketing services group formed in 1985 that has evolved to become the market leaders and one of the most trusted names for promotional products ideas including <a href="http://www.ideasbynet.com/premium-corporate-gifts-intro.htm">premium corporate gifts</a>, promotional pens, promotional clothing, promotional eco gifts and other branded promotional products.</p> <p>Ideasbynet.com was the first UK company to make business gifts and promotional products instantly more accessible over the internet. With Ideasbynet, one hour quotations, product availability, free virtual samples and professional design services, are only a click away.</p> <p>Strenuous efforts are made to ensure all products promoted on the website are manufactured in an ethical and fair way. Wherever possible, it is Ideasbynet's policy to favour promotional products manufactured using environmentally responsible techniques and utilising recyclable materials.</p> http://en.brinkwire.com/2091 Wed, 26 Jan 2011 10:26:03 GMT retail ideasbynet promotional-products Ideasbynet reveals that the average mug is used over 2000 times <p>Ideasbynet research shows that the average mug is used for 14.75 months, and 4.75 hot drinks per day &ndash; over 2000 times in total.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>With hot drinks such as coffee now being an essential part of many people's morning routine, it is clear that the coffee mug offers a high level of potential marketing opportunities.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Ideasbynet believes that <a href="http://www.ideasbynet.com/mugs-intro.htm">promotional mugs</a> can allow companies to advertise over 2000 times with every mug, making them an excellent investment to promote a brand. These figures are based on how many times the first owner will typically use a mug, as a mug may end up having several different owners if, for example, if it is left in a workplace kitchen.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Marketing departments have been choosing customised coffee mugs as a way of promoting their brand throughout 2010, with 10% of all Ideasbynet's sales coming from their online mug range. The promotional mug trend is looking strong as Ideasbynet's Xpresso 2 Go Travel Mug proved to be its fastest selling promotional product of all time.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Patrick Hathaway, online marketing manager for Ideasbynet said: &quot;More coffee drinkers mean more mug users and more promotional opportunities. We at Ideasbynet expect to see a further rise in coffee mug sales this year.&quot;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>About Ideasbynet:<br /> Ideasbynet is part of a marketing services group formed in 1985 that has evolved to become the market leaders and one of the most trusted names for <a href="http://www.ideasbynet.com/">promotional product ideas</a> including branded corporate gifts, <a href="http://www.ideasbynet.com/pens-and-writing-intro-page.htm">promotional pens</a>, promotional clothing, promotional eco gifts and other branded promotional products.</p> <p>Ideasbynet.com was the first UK company to make business gifts and promotional products instantly more accessible over the internet. With Ideasbynet, one hour quotations, product availability, free virtual samples and professional design services, are only a click away.</p> <p>Strenuous efforts are made to ensure all products promoted on the website are manufactured in an ethical and fair way. Wherever possible, it is Ideasbynet's policy to favour promotional products manufactured using environmentally responsible techniques and utilising recyclable materials.</p> http://en.brinkwire.com/2082 Tue, 25 Jan 2011 09:53:22 GMT retail ideasbynet promotional-products IGO-POST celebrates 65th anniversary <p>&nbsp;IGO-POST, European market leader in the production and supply of promotional products, celebrates 65 years of trading this December and is inviting customers to join in the celebrations.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.igopost.co.uk/en_GB/index.html">IGO-POST</a>&nbsp;was founded in The Netherlands by Martien Jonkers in December 1945 and began selling imprinted pencils during the 1950's, after a visit by the founder to the USA. During the last 65 years the organisation has grown from a sole proprietorship into an international enterprise and now has a team of over 500 staff spanning 12 countries.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The company's base remains in The Netherlands and houses one of the largest printing facilities in the industry with more than forty specialist printing machines and a modern logistics centre spanning 12,000 msq.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Today, the company's product range still includes imprinted pencils, but these now sit alongside a collection of over 1,000 <a href="http://www.igopost.co.uk/en_GB/IGO-POST/Giveaways-Games/cat-30/igopost-ROOT">promotional giveaways</a>, merchandise and business gifts. The latest collection also sees IGO-POST team-up with a number of leading brands, including Jamie Oliver, Mag-Lite, Cross, Papermate, Parker, Waterman, 3M, Samsonite, Senz and Victorinox.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>To celebrate the company's landmark anniversary, IGO-POST Ltd is offering a special 10% anniversary discount on all UK orders throughout December 2010. Sam Davies, IGO-POST's UK general manager explained:</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&quot;This year marks a significant landmark for the organisation and we want to ensure that our customers are part of the celebrations. We have seen our UK business go from strength to strength and want to offer something back to our customers and prospects alike &ndash; we hope this discount will provide customers with an incentive to stock up on promotional merchandise for 2011, ahead of the VAT rise.&quot;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The anniversary discount recognises IGO-POST's continued commitment to rewarding customer loyalty. This year has also seen the launch of IGO-POINTS, a long-term loyalty programme where customers earn points to redeem against a wide range of gifts.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>During its anniversary year, IGO-POST has distributed four publications, the latest is the company's 'Winter Collection 2010', which focuses on popular seasonal items including <a href="http://www.igopost.co.uk/en_GB/Leisure-Outdoor/Umbrellas/cat-10_4900/igopost-ROOT?SelectedMainMenuItem=ytoKAgphGccAAAEjmG5IYChA">promotional umbrellas</a>, outdoor clothing, mugs, soft toys, Christmas gifts, hampers, writing sets and diaries.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>All items from the Winter Collection are available online alongside IGO-POST's full range of promotional products, including bestsellers such as <a href="http://www.igopost.co.uk/en_GB/IGO-POST/Pens-Writing/cat-60/igopost-ROOT">printed pens</a>, key-rings, bags and an extended range of multimedia items. Customers can generate quotes, request samples and place orders via the website.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>About IGO-POST<br /> Founded in 1945, IGO-POST specialises in the production and supply of printed promotional products and <a href="http://www.igopost.co.uk/en_GB/IGO-POST/Business-Office/cat-70/igopost-ROOT">business gifts</a>&nbsp;to corporate clients across all sectors, from major market leading companies to schools and charities.</p> <p>The company is a leader in the European market with a team of over 500 staff spanning 12 countries. As a family-owned business IGO-POST has an on-going commitment to a range of charities, through significant annual donations.</p> <p>The company offers a range of over 1000 promotional products via mail order and online, with products delivered from stock.</p> http://en.brinkwire.com/1947 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 11:23:57 GMT retail promotional-products igo-post IGO-POST celebrates 65th anniversary <p>IGO-POST, European market leader in the production and supply of promotional products, celebrates 65 years of trading this December and is inviting customers to join in the celebrations.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.igopost.co.uk/en_GB/index.html">IGO-POST</a>&nbsp;was founded in The Netherlands by Martien Jonkers in December 1945 and began selling imprinted pencils during the 1950's, after a visit by the founder to the USA. During the last 65 years the organisation has grown from a sole proprietorship into an international enterprise and now has a team of over 500 staff spanning 12 countries.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The company's base remains in The Netherlands and houses one of the largest printing facilities in the industry with more than forty specialist printing machines and a modern logistics centre spanning 12,000 msq.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Today, the company's product range still includes imprinted pencils, but these now sit alongside a collection of over 1,000 <a href="http://www.igopost.co.uk/en_GB/IGO-POST/Giveaways-Games/cat-30/igopost-ROOT">promotional giveaways</a>, merchandise and business gifts. The latest collection also sees IGO-POST team-up with a number of leading brands, including Jamie Oliver, Mag-Lite, Cross, Papermate, Parker, Waterman, 3M, Samsonite, Senz and Victorinox.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>To celebrate the company's landmark anniversary, IGO-POST Ltd is offering a special 10% anniversary discount on all UK orders throughout December 2010. Sam Davies, IGO-POST's UK general manager explained:</p> <p>&quot;This year marks a significant landmark for the organisation and we want to ensure that our customers are part of the celebrations. We have seen our UK business go from strength to strength and want to offer something back to our customers and prospects alike &ndash; we hope this discount will provide customers with an incentive to stock up on promotional merchandise for 2011, ahead of the VAT rise.&quot;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The anniversary discount recognises IGO-POST's continued commitment to rewarding customer loyalty. This year has also seen the launch of IGO-POINTS, a long-term loyalty programme where customers earn points to redeem against a wide range of gifts.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>During its anniversary year, IGO-POST has distributed four publications, the latest is the company's 'Winter Collection 2010', which focuses on popular seasonal items including <a href="http://www.igopost.co.uk/en_GB/Leisure-Outdoor/Umbrellas/cat-10_4900/igopost-ROOT?SelectedMainMenuItem=ytoKAgphGccAAAEjmG5IYChA">promotional umbrellas</a>, outdoor clothing, mugs, soft toys, Christmas gifts, hampers, writing sets and diaries.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>All items from the Winter Collection are available online alongside IGO-POST's full range of promotional products, including bestsellers such as <a href="http://www.igopost.co.uk/en_GB/IGO-POST/Pens-Writing/cat-60/igopost-ROOT">printed pens</a>, key-rings, bags and an extended range of multimedia items. Customers can generate quotes, request samples and place orders via the website.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>About IGO-POST<br /> Founded in 1945, IGO-POST specialises in the production and supply of printed promotional products and <a href="http://www.igopost.co.uk/en_GB/IGO-POST/Business-Office/cat-70/igopost-ROOT">business gifts</a>&nbsp;to corporate clients across all sectors, from major market leading companies to schools and charities.</p> <p>The company is a leader in the European market with a team of over 500 staff spanning 12 countries. As a family-owned business IGO-POST has an on-going commitment to a range of charities, through significant annual donations.</p> <p>The company offers a range of over 1000 promotional products via mail order and online, with products delivered from stock.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> http://en.brinkwire.com/1946 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 11:20:16 GMT retail promotional-products igo-post IdeasByNet announces US site re-brand <p>&nbsp;Ideasbynet has announced the re-branding of its US site, moving from its previous name of PromotionalPro to IdeasByNet, matching the US site to its European counterparts in the UK, Germany and Spain. The company hopes the change will reinforce IdeasByNet as a truly global brand.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>IdeasByNet hopes to become a popular name for <a href="http://www.promotionalpro.com/">promotional products</a>&nbsp;in America and the re-branding is pushing the company forward towards becoming a market force in the US much like its UK counterpart. IdeasByNet sees this as a beneficial move as its customer base will be reassured that they are dealing with a global brand that has a reputation and authority above and beyond the website.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Patrick Hathaway, Online Marketing Manager at IdeasByNet said: &quot;We are very excited about the re-branding initiative and hope to replicate the phenomenal success of our UK and European counterparts.&quot;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>In the last year, IdeasByNet launched in Germany and Spain as well as the US, becoming a true global promotional gifts supplier. The company set up an office in Frankfurt selling 'werbeartikel' to the German market and, following&nbsp;the great success of the German office, it opened its&nbsp;Spanish office selling&nbsp;'art&iacute;culos promoci&oacute;nales' shortly after.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>IdeasByNet's US website launched just over a year ago in October 2009. The company now has several thousand customers, ranging from NASA to Ben &amp; Jerry's. From its base in Reno, Nevada IdeasByNet can deliver promotional products, including <a href="http://www.promotionalpro.com/bags_totes_coolers_intro.html">promotional bags</a>&nbsp;and <a href="http://www.promotionalpro.com/mugs_drinkware_intro.html">promotional mugs</a>&nbsp;to every single US state.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Being a global brand, IdeasByNet is able to supply everyone from sole traders to large multi-national corporations, trading in a variety of currencies to differing global markets.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>About IdeasByNet:<br /> IdeasByNet is part of a marketing services group formed in 1985 that has evolved to become the market leaders and one of the most trusted names for promotional clothing, promotional eco gifts, <a href="http://www.ideasbynet.com/pens-and-writing-intro-page.htm">promotional pens</a>&nbsp;and other branded promotional products.</p> <p>IdeasByNet.com was the first UK company to make business gifts and promotional products instantly more accessible over the internet. With Ideasbynet, one hour quotations, product availability, free virtual samples and professional design services, are only a click away.</p> <p>Strenuous efforts are made to ensure all products promoted on the website are manufactured in an ethical and fair way. Wherever possible, it is IdeasByNet's policy to favour promotional products manufactured using environmentally responsible techniques and utilising recyclable materials.</p> http://en.brinkwire.com/1873 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 12:13:53 GMT retail ideasbynet promotional-products IGO-POST launches new custom made USB service <p>&nbsp;IGO-POST, a European market leader in the production and supply of promotional merchandise to corporate clients, has announced the launch of a new custom made USB service. The new offering demonstrates IGO-POST's continued commitment towards providing customers with increased imprint possibilities and truly customised promotional solutions.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The custom made service is being rolled out across 12 countries and serves as an extension to the company's existing multimedia collection which includes a wide range of <a href="http://www.igopost.co.uk/en_GB/Multimedia/USB/cat-160_8400/igopost-ROOT">promotional USB memory sticks</a>, MP3/MP4 players and computer accessories.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>In a departure from the standard USB solutions offered more widely in the <a href="http://www.igopost.co.uk/">promotional products</a>&nbsp;industry, 'Custom Made' broadens the customisation process beyond the imprint of a company logo, into the realm of concept and design. The new process allows 2 or 3 dimensional USB flash drives to be produced in the form of a company's logo, mascot or desired shape.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>IGO-POST has confirmed that the <a href="http://www.igopost.co.uk/en_GB/Product-Information/Custom-Made-USBs/cat-Customer%20Services_Product%20Information_Custom%20Made%20USBs/igopost-igoGB-Home">custom made USB memory sticks</a>&nbsp;will require a minimum order quantity of 250 pieces and will be offered in four base materials; hard PVC, soft PVC, ABS and Silicone, to accommodate variations in both budget and design.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The service will require customers to provide a simple design brief and image or illustration outlining their concept and technical requirements, which will later be rendered as a print proof or production sample for approval, upon request.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Sam Davies, IGO-POST's UK general manager said: &quot;The new service allows customers to really open up their imagination. Whilst our standard USB products are perfect for many clients, we're also aware of an increasing demand for unique one-off solutions.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&quot;Having produced well received custom USB's for a number of clients, we have quickly moved to make this service widely available to all of our customers&quot;.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.igopost.co.uk/">IGO-POST</a>&nbsp;will continue to offer its existing range of plug and play USB memory sticks which includes a range of memory capacities, the option of pre-loaded data, and a selection of items from stock for fast delivery.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The custom made service is publicised online via the company's promotional products website and also features in IGO-POST's latest Winter Collection 2010 brochure. The Winter Collection includes a special selection of the company's most popular winter products alongside brand new seasonal items and gifts.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>About IGO-POST:<br /> Founded in 1945, IGO-POST specialises in the production and supply of printed promotional products and corporate gifts to business clients across all sectors, from major market leading companies to schools and charities. The company is a leader in the European market with a team of over 500 staff spanning 12 countries.</p> <p>The company offers a range of over 1000 promotional products via mail order and online, with products delivered from stock.</p> http://en.brinkwire.com/1838 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 11:16:58 GMT retail promotional-products igo-post IGO-POST aims to reward brand loyalty with the launch of IGO-POINTS <p>IGO-POST, a European market leader in the production and supply of promotional products to corporate clients across all sectors, has announced the launch of IGO-POINTS, a long-term loyalty programme, recognising the company&rsquo;s ongoing commitment to rewarding customer loyalty.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Moving away from the traditional short-term incentives used more widely in the <a href="http://www.igopost.co.uk/">promotional products</a> industry, IGO-POINTS is designed to ensure that long-term customer loyalty is rewarded at all levels, from large corporate clients to smaller customers with a lower average spend.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>IGO-POINTS enables customers to earn points for every order made, which can then be redeemed against a wide range of gifts including top brand electronics, <a href="http://www.igopost.co.uk/en_GB/Bags-Travelling/Trolleys/cat-80_8000/igopost-ROOT?SelectedMainMenuItem=haoKAgphI3sAAAEjhm5IYChA">branded luggage</a>, perfumes, domestic appliances, toys, games consoles, food and beverages. Customers will be able to earn points for orders with or without print, placed both on and offline.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The IGO-POINTS programme is being rolled out across 12 countries from September 2010, in partnership with Sparco International, an emerging loyalty programme specialist and commercial distributor of A-brands, consumer electronics and luxury goods.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>In line with IGO-POST&rsquo;s continuing development of its online services, UK customers will be able to log-in, monitor points, build wish lists and select gifts via a dedicated online portal. Customers will also be able to link to the portal via their existing online account.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>With the organisation having been founded in December 1945, the new loyalty scheme is launched as part of the company&rsquo;s 65th anniversary celebrations.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Sam Davies, IGO-POST&rsquo;s UK General Manager said: &quot;This year marks a significant landmark for the organisation and we wanted to ensure that our customers are part of the celebrations. Without our loyal customer base, our considerable growth and development into a European market leader would not have been possible&rdquo; he continued &ldquo;The IGO-POINTS programme is an industry first and rewards customers, both small and large, for their commitment to IGO-POST.&quot;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.igopost.co.uk/">IGO-POST</a> has confirmed that customers not wishing to opt-in to the loyalty programme will still be able to take advantage of the company&rsquo;s existing discount scheme, which provides scaled discounts based on the value of each order placed.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>From September, the IGO-POINTS programme will be publicised online via the company&rsquo;s promotional products website and through their 74th major catalogue release, the IGO-POST Collection 2010/2011. The 343 page catalogue will not only launch the new loyalty programme, but will also see the introduction of more than 100 new promotional products to the market, including international Christmas hampers and a range of <a href="http://www.igopost.co.uk/en_GB/HotDeals/Jamie-Oliver-Promotional-Products/cat-Jamie%20Oliver%20Promotional%20Products/igopost-igoGB-HotDeals">branded Jamie Oliver products</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>About IGO-POST<br /> Founded in 1945, IGO-POST specialises in the production and supply of printed promotional products and <a href="http://www.igopost.co.uk/en_GB/IGO-POST/Business-Office/cat-70/igopost-ROOT">business gifts</a> to corporate clients across all sectors, from major market leading companies to schools and charities. The company is a leader in the European market with a team of over 500 staff spanning 12 countries. As a family-owned business IGO-POST has an on-going commitment to a range of charities, through significant annual donations.</p> <p>The company offers a range of over 1000 promotional products via mail ord http://en.brinkwire.com/1604 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:03:25 GMT retail promotional-products igo-post IdeasByNet launches new eco friendly Xpresso 2 Go Travel Mug <p>IdeasByNet, leading online promotional gifts distributor, has further extended its environmentally friendly ideals by launching its new Xpresso 2 Go Travel Mug to encourage people to reuse mugs and not use paper mugs.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The new launch forms part of a systematic approach by IdeasByNet to not only maintain and expand its own green company credentials, but also to encourage others to embrace more environmentally friendly practices.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Patrick Hathaway, Online Marketing Manager at IdeasByNet commented, &quot;IdeasByNet is committed to reducing the amount of waste we use, and in particular we will never send brochures or participate in direct mail campaigns.&quot;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Traditionally, <a href="http://www.ideasbynet.com/">promotional gifts</a> are advertised to potential clients through the wide-scale distribution of brochures and supplementary direct mail programmes, however IdeasByNet is committed to the reduction of unnecessary waste and has pledged not to produce brochures nor distribute direct mail in any format.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Some of the green measures employed by the company include the use of the online store-front which has helped to reduce the company's environmental footprint, and the implementation of paperless office practices whenever possible, with all paper for internal use printed on both sides prior to being recycled. The re-using of boxes, envelopes and jiffy bags is also encouraged, even when delivering to clients, and electronic invoicing is constantly encouraged for both clients and suppliers.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The Xpresso 2 Go Travel Mug forms part of the company's plans to find new and innovative products that also endorse the green message.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The Xpresso 2 Go <a href="http://www.ideasbynet.com/mugs-intro.htm">promotional mug</a> is a double-walled, ceramic travel mug with a re-sealable, reduced spill, silicone lid that is designed as a practical and eco friendly alternative to replace the throwaway paper coffee mugs which are traditionally used by coffee shops.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>About Ideasbynet:<br /> Ideasbynet is part of a marketing services group formed in 1985 that has evolved to become the market leaders and one of the UK's most trusted names for <a href="http://www.ideasbynet.com/recycled_environmentally_friendly_promotional_products.htm">promotional eco gifts</a>, <a href="http://www.ideasbynet.com/pens-and-writing-intro-page.htm">promotional pens</a>&nbsp; and other branded promotional products.</p> <p>Ideasbynet.com was the first UK company to make business gifts and promotional products instantly more accessible over the internet. With Ideasbynet, one hour quotations, product availability, free virtual samples and professional design services, are only a click away.</p> <p>Strenuous efforts are made to ensure all products promoted on the website are manufactured in an ethical and fair way. Wherever possible, it is Ideasbynet's policy to favour promotional products manufactured using environmentally responsible techniques and utilising re-cycleable materials.</p> http://en.brinkwire.com/1505 Fri, 06 Aug 2010 11:49:00 GMT retail ideasbynet promotional-products Ideasbynet pledge continued support for World Mental Health day <p>Ideasbynet has announced it is to lend its support to the UK Mental Health Foundation as part of World Mental Health Day, taking place on the 10th October.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The company, which offers a range of <a href="http://www.ideasbynet.com/">promotional products</a>, will be assisting the UK Mental Health Foundation in promoting its 'Tea &amp; Talk' campaign which encourages people to discuss their hopes and concerns over a cup of tea in order to help improve their wellbeing and mental health. Last year saw over 6000 people take part in the event.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Ideasbynet will be producing <a href="http://www.ideasbynet.com/mugs-intro.htm">promotional mugs</a> for the campaign which will then be sent out to TV presenters in order to promote the 'tea' aspect of the event. Some of the shows that Ideasbynet are hoping to see use the mugs include GMTV, Loose Women and This Morning.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Last year the company raised &pound;30,000 for the Mental Health Foundation and hope to increase that amount to at least &pound;35,000 this year. Ideasbynet's work with the Foundation follows a string of charitable activities including the company's associate director Jeremy Biggin raising over &pound;700 for Sport Relief through sponsorship of the Sport Relief mile and an annual donation of gifts to Sheffield Children's Hospital. Ideasbynet will also be taking part in activities to raise money for Children In Need later on this year.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>About Ideasbynet:<br /> Ideasbynet is part of a marketing services group formed in 1985 that has evolved to become the market leaders and one of the UK's most trusted names for promotional products.</p> <p>Ideasbynet.com was the first UK company to make business gifts and promotional products instantly more accessible over the internet. Customers can now expect unparralelled levels of service, the net's lowest prices and instant access to over 5000 products, including <a href="http://www.ideasbynet.com/bags-intro.htm">promotional bags</a> and <a href="http://www.ideasbynet.com/pens-and-writing-intro-page.htm">promotional pens</a>. With Ideasbynet one hour quotations, product availability, free virtual samples and professional design services are only a click away. The company believes it is its price, service and understanding customers' needs that sets it apart from all other business gift suppliers.</p> <p>Ideasbynet customers include the UK's largest corporate and government organisations, the nation's biggest retailers, thriving small and medium sized businesses, hospitals, universities, schools, household name charities together with sports and social clubs. The company enables every organisation to benefit from unrivaled pricing, unparalleled expertise and industry-leading customer service</p> http://en.brinkwire.com/1501 Thu, 05 Aug 2010 17:07:05 GMT retail ideasbynet promotional-products