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		<title>5 Unique Ways to Brand Your Golf Outing</title>
		<link>http://embellishable.com/2012/05/16/5-unique-ways-to-brand-your-golf-outing/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 20:06:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Craig</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Golf season provides an opportunity for lots of exposure for your business or organization.  Whether it&#8217;s a company outing or charity event, useful golf merchandise is always appreciated.  There&#8217;s nothing wrong with stocking up on logoed golf balls and tees, but there are many other creative items that can enhance your brand.  Here are a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Golf season provides an opportunity for lots of exposure for your business or organization.  Whether it&#8217;s a company outing or charity event, useful golf merchandise is always appreciated.  There&#8217;s nothing wrong with stocking up on logoed golf balls and tees, but there are many other creative items that can enhance your brand.  Here are a few ideas:</p>
<p><a href="http://embellishable.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/pitchfix.jpg"><img src="http://embellishable.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/pitchfix-300x300.jpg" alt="Pitchfix" title="Pitchfix" width="300" height="300" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1134 colorbox-1126" /></a> Worried that you don&#8217;t look quite cool enough in your plaid shorts and polo shirt?  What if you were wielding a switchblade pivot tool?  Just recently released in the U.S., the Pitchfix is the divot tool with an &#8220;edge&#8221;.  This sleek and durable spring action metal divot tool is available in 12 stock color combinations and includes a custom, four color process, magnetized ball marker.</p>
<p><a href="http://embellishable.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/alta-bottle.jpg"><img src="http://embellishable.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/alta-bottle-300x300.jpg" alt="" title="Alta Stainless Steel Bottle" width="300" height="300" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1132 colorbox-1126" /></a>The Alta Bottle is the stylish container to hold your beverage and display your logo.  Stainless Steel construction and BPA Free. Insulating leatherette sleeve keeps water cool and your hands dry. Comes with hinged carry strap with clasp, and hygienic lid design.<br />
<a href="http://embellishable.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/trimline-golf-umbrella.jpg"><img src="http://embellishable.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/trimline-golf-umbrella-300x300.jpg" alt="" title="Executive Golf Umbrella" width="300" height="300" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1131 colorbox-1126" /></a>Aside from a billboard, there are few bigger and bolder ways to display your logo than on a golf umbrella.  This executive model is an 8 panel, 46” umbrella constructed out of Pongee material and has black EVA handle with matching color trim. Of course, it has an auto-open button in case you have a drink in one hand.<br />
<a href="http://embellishable.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Deluxe-Ripstop-Rolling-Cooler.jpg"><img src="http://embellishable.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Deluxe-Ripstop-Rolling-Cooler-300x300.jpg" alt="" title="Deluxe Ripstop Rolling Cooler" width="300" height="300" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1130 colorbox-1126" /></a>There is no more important service you can provide to golfers than to keep their stuff cold.  This Deluxe Ripstop Rolling Cooler will do the trick. It is a foam padded cooler with removable liner and lots of compartments including a top sandwich compartment, inside mesh pocket, outside cell pocket, and bottle holder.  Durably constructed with locking pull handle and two roller skate wheels.<br />
<a href="http://embellishable.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/sporttowelcentergrommet.jpg"><img src="http://embellishable.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/sporttowelcentergrommet-300x300.jpg" alt="" title="Golf Towel with Center Grommet &amp; Hook" width="300" height="300" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1133 colorbox-1126" /></a>The terry golf towel is a popular item that&#8217;s always in style and one of the most effective ways to display your logo on the golf course.   The <a href="http://www.cozycoverz.com/sport-towel-center-grommet.html">Tri-Fold 16&#215;25 Golf &amp; Sport Towel</a> from our very own online store, <a href="http://www.cozycoverz.com">CozyCoverz.com</a>, is a quality golf towel that is durable and absorbent.  It has a center grommet &amp; hook and is available in several contemporary colors.</p>
<p>Of course this is just a small selection &#8211; there are many products that can make your golf day more special.  What are your favorite golf items?</p>
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		<title>Buick Swag Gives Away Brand on &#8216;The Celebrity Apprentice&#8217;</title>
		<link>http://embellishable.com/2012/03/13/buick-swag-gives-away-brand-on-the-celebrity-apprentice/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2012 16:13:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Craig</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As a marketing enthusiast, I enjoy watching the advertising and promotional related projects on &#8216;The Apprentice&#8217; (or these days, &#8216;The Celebrity Apprentice&#8216;). This week, the teams were assigned a task to create a &#8220;consumer focus event&#8221; for the Buick Verano (spoiler ahead). The guys&#8217; team, lead by Adam Corolla, lost largely because the sketch they [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://embellishable.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/buickswag.jpg" alt="Buick Swag" title="Buick Swag" width="300" height="240" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1095 colorbox-1083" />As a marketing enthusiast, I enjoy watching the advertising and promotional related projects on &#8216;The Apprentice&#8217; (or these days, &#8216;<a href="http://www.nbc.com/the-apprentice/" title="The Apprentice">The Celebrity Apprentice</a>&#8216;). This week, the teams were assigned a task to create a &#8220;consumer focus event&#8221; for the <a title="Buick Verano" href="http://www.buick.com/Verano">Buick Verano</a> (spoiler ahead). The guys&#8217; team, lead by <a title="Adam Corolla on Twitter" href="http://twitter.com/adamcorolla">Adam Corolla</a>, lost largely because the sketch they put together (where some of the guys pretended to be hecklers) was too hilarious for Buick.</p>
<p>Adam&#8217;s teammates tried to warn him, since the Buick executives explicitly cautioned them about the use of humor. Specifically, that they didn&#8217;t want much of it. When Steve from Leo Burnett said with a serious face &#8220;We like a sense of humor, but it&#8217;s not beer advertising&#8221;, that was a pretty clear message to keep the jokes to a minimum. (Side note: If someone has to tell you they have a sense of humor, they don&#8217;t have a sense of humor.) Aresenio made the call: &#8220;These guys are reserved, in-the-box executives&#8221;. However, the first clue that gave away their image was the Buick Swag they left for the teams: standard stainless steel tumblers and Ogio jackets. While they are good quality items, these staple promotional products scream &#8220;Traditional&#8221;. I don&#8217;t know if it was their intent to convey their brand through the logoed products; maybe they were simply hoping they would get some exposure from the celebrities using the free stuff displaying their name.</p>
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<p>The point here is that you should care what you put your name on, because it says something about you. There are literally a million products you can customize with your logo or message. Whether your brand personality is &#8220;inventive&#8221;, &#8220;friendly&#8221;, &#8220;fun&#8221;, or &#8220;prestigious&#8221;, there are products that will help you communicate that. If Buick was going for &#8220;conservative&#8221; or &#8220;reliable&#8221;, then they probably picked the right items. But if they wanted to communicate something else such as &#8220;innovative&#8221; or &#8220;contemporary&#8221; then there might have been better choices. At the beginning of the episode, Craig from Buick said &#8220;At Buick, we&#8217;re all about changing consumer perceptions of this brand.&#8221; If I was working on a project for them, I would have wanted to hear more about that. What do they feel the perception is now, and what do they want it to be? My personal perception of Buick is that it&#8217;s my grandfather&#8217;s car. This could be what they are trying to change. They seem to be making progress in terms of their new vehicles, but they have to look beyond their product development and understand that everything that they say and do (and connect their name to) shapes the perception of their brand.</p>
<p>Adam and his team put together a creative, funny, and informative presentation, but it was not consistent with the image that Craig and Steve wanted to display (they said it didn&#8217;t reflect their &#8220;voice&#8221;). The last thing they wanted was comedy, and with a team containing Adam Corolla, Arsenio Hall, and Penn Jillette, I don&#8217;t think you could expect anything else. The ladies&#8217; presentation on the other hand, while it had a few laughs, was mostly serious and emotional. So, with or without Michael Andretti, I&#8217;m not sure the guys stood a chance.</p>
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		<title>Give Your Promotions Some Heart</title>
		<link>http://embellishable.com/2012/02/06/give-your-promotions-some-heart/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:34:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Craig</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Not only is Valentine&#8217;s Day approaching, but all of February is American Heart Month.  If you have any events or promotions planned for this month, consider showing some heart. A powerful use of promotional products is to help associate your company with the ideas and causes that both you and your customers care about. This [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Not only is Valentine&#8217;s Day approaching, but all of February is <a title="CDC - American Heart Month" href="http://www.cdc.gov/features/heartmonth/" target="_blank">American Heart Month</a>.  If you have any events or promotions planned for this month, consider showing some heart. A powerful use of promotional products is to help associate your company with the ideas and causes that both you and your customers care about. This reinforces your brand and strengthens relationships with your customers. Heart related promotional merchandise is offered in a wide variety of options including electronics, key chains, light-up products, office items, and more.  They can all be customized with your logo or message.</p>

<a href='http://embellishable.com/2012/02/06/give-your-promotions-some-heart/pet-collar-reflector/' title='Pet Collar Reflector'><img width="150" height="150" src="http://embellishable.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/pet-collar-reflector-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail colorbox-1032" alt="Pet Collar Reflector" title="Pet Collar Reflector" /></a>
<a href='http://embellishable.com/2012/02/06/give-your-promotions-some-heart/valentine-cellphone-holder/' title='Valentine Cell Phone Holder'><img width="150" height="150" src="http://embellishable.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/valentine-cellphone-holder-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail colorbox-1032" alt="Valentine Cell Phone Holder" title="Valentine Cell Phone Holder" /></a>
<a href='http://embellishable.com/2012/02/06/give-your-promotions-some-heart/patriotic-heart-stressreliever/' title='Patriotic Heart Stress Reliever'><img width="150" height="150" src="http://embellishable.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/patriotic-heart-stressreliever-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail colorbox-1032" alt="Patriotic Heart Stress Reliever" title="Patriotic Heart Stress Reliever" /></a>
<a href='http://embellishable.com/2012/02/06/give-your-promotions-some-heart/iloveyoubear/' title='&quot;I Love You&quot; Bear'><img width="150" height="150" src="http://embellishable.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Iloveyoubear-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail colorbox-1032" alt="&quot;I Love You&quot; Bear" title="&quot;I Love You&quot; Bear" /></a>
<a href='http://embellishable.com/2012/02/06/give-your-promotions-some-heart/heart-keytag/' title='Heart Key Tag'><img width="150" height="150" src="http://embellishable.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/heart-keytag-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail colorbox-1032" alt="Heart Key Tag" title="Heart Key Tag" /></a>
<a href='http://embellishable.com/2012/02/06/give-your-promotions-some-heart/heart_usb/' title='Heart USB'><img width="150" height="150" src="http://embellishable.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/heart_usb-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail colorbox-1032" alt="Heart USB" title="Heart USB" /></a>

<p>And if hearts are not your thing, any type of promotional product in the color red (sports bottle, pen, tote bag, etc.) will fit the theme nicely without being literal.  </p>
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