Originally Posted by
sledge42
George:
My background is in Marketing and I spent a number of years in the promotional products industry. Do a search of an "ASI distributor" in your area while googling "Promotional products" The industry is a tad tricky- you can't buy direct from the producer and you have to go through a distributor- but if you set an appointment with an ASI distributor and get to go into their office- your head will spin. They have everything from towels, to stress balls cups, magnets, keychains, pens etc.
I worked for a company named Buztronics.. The ASI line is at
Home page
I loved working for them.. everything they make lights up.. we KILLED at industry trade shows.. Everyone wanted our swag!
The point of any promotional product is that:
1. They will KEEP it within eyeshot (and thus your logo) that keeps you "top of mind"
2. They relate the coolness of it with the coolness of your company!
The stuff this company makes had everyone from kids to grandparents light up like a 4 year old. People would walk around the show and say "What booth did you get that at" Can't put enough of a price on that!!
So in a nutshell:
Find an ASI rep in your area
Ask if they carry "Buzline" or any other line you think is cool
Place an order.. and Begin pulling in the customers :-)
Aaron
Aaron,
Thanks a lot man. Stuff like what they offer, is exactly what I am talking about! I will definitely look into them, and contact them to see when I need to place an order to have stuff before June 1st!
Originally Posted by
Gangel
It's not about charging the people for what you give away. It's about reduce and reuse. People bring stuff to reduce and then take back stuff that just re-clogs their life. I would think a banner on the side of the trailer with your logo and a trifold display with pictures of where stuff goes would have more impact. Just don't show the "money" on the display. People get turned off fast when they find out you make any money off their "donation". This might be a xhance to say you'll donate a penny a lb to the group for every lb you get.
Gangel, I totally understand what your referring to. However, I can almost guarantee that individuals and companies who donate items, dont care if you resell it or not. They are just happy to get rid of it.
With what I am referring to, is little promotional items. Stuff that they might use all the time with my company logo and contact information on it and remember VIP Recycling for when a need arises.
The organization that will be taking their donations, doesn't resell the stuff. They collect, and distribute to those in need. Homesless shelters, Churches, families in need, etc.
They are just taking a lot of the work away from individuals who dont have the time or resources or know how, on how to distribute the items.
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