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Thursday
May 28, 2009 Hot Product of the Week: Polo PupFiled under: Hot Product of the Week
Introducing the “Polo Pup” (S&S Activewear asi/84358), a new ringspun cotton shirt for that discriminating pooch in your life, compliments of Wearables Dog Apparel Product Showcase. Details: Dress a dog for an afternoon on the golf course with this light blue polo. On Molly, this miniature version of corporate America’s favorite casual Friday shirt is made of 100% combed ringspun cotton; it also has a two-snap placket closure on the front and double-needle stitched rib binding on the leg holes. It’s a look that’s great for any outdoor event. Product number 3924, sizes XS-L, four colors. Why We Like It: Not only did I not know clothing for pets was so popular that it merited a line of stylish polos made from the finest fabrics, but apparently dogs also play golf. Man, who knew? So the next time “Molly” gets that jones to hit the links, be sure you’ve got a few of these polos set aside. Greens fees can be exorbitant these day, but not nearly as bad as the ridicule that comes with golfing in your birthday suit. –vin D-O-Double-G
Thursday
May 21, 2009 Hot Product of the Week: Poo PaperFiled under: Hot Product of the Week
“Ya gotta look out for Number 1, but dont step in Number 2!” Classic Rodney. But just about any joke referencing bodily functions usually sticks, no matter who’s delivering it. Which brings me to this week’s Hot Product of the Week, which is definitely no joke! Introducing Odorless Poo Paper! (Spector & Co. - asi/88660). Made from elephant droppings, this paper will change the way you look at poop — as well as paper — forever. Details: Did you know that an average elephant produces 220 pounds of dung everyday? Where does all that poo go? Well, some of it gets turned into paper. This hardcover journal contains 32 sheets of 100recycled paper made from elephant poo. Don’t worry. It’s odorless ? we promise. Consider selling to waste management companies. Why We Like It: A promotional product … made out of poop? OK, ordinarily I could put a period at the end of that sentence and be done with it because that’s reason enough. But because of the earth-friendly implications, it’s doubly good. Instead of chopping down trees, maybe one day paper’s only requirement will be a bunch of shovels and some enormous pachyderms. We can dream, right? –POOmanchu
Wednesday
May 13, 2009 Hot Product of the Week: Plastic Twist-Off TopFiled under: Hot Product of the Week
But that may change thanks to our latest Hot Product of the Week! Introducing the ingenius Plastic Twist-Off Top! (Ewinwin asi/53333), compliments of Advantages’ Beach Product Showcase. Details: Plastic twist-off top fastens onto aluminum beverage cans to preserve carbonation. The top dome portion carries imprint. Comes in a variety of glow-in-the-dark colors. Why We Like It: No longer do I have to lick my shirttails after cracking open an aluminum can of beer! As long as I’m carrying one of these around, I just snap it on and pour it down. No more worries about catching swine flu, botulism or mad cow disease! And best of all, if I’m nursing that mighty 12 oz. beer like an Amish freshman then I can put the cap back on and save it for later without losing any carbonation. How great is that! Oh, and it glows in the dark??? RAD!!! –MR.twister
Tuesday
May 12, 2009 Photos: ASI Radio’s 50th ShowFiled under: asi radio show Confetti, cake, champagne, CEO … with all these c’s, there must be something to celebrate, right? Indeed! ASI Radio celebrated its 50th show this morning with tremendous fanfare. And they just happened to invite yours truly. And I had a camera. ‘Nuf said. Enjoy! – wingCAM
Friday
May 8, 2009 Ad Specialties Across America - The Interactive Map!Filed under: site updates
But we here at ASICentral wondered, how can we make the electronic version even better? The answer: An interactive online map. We’ve got all 50 states represented in one cool, easy-to-use map. Just mouse over or click on a state to find out how promotional products are being used. It’s really cool with great animation and graphics! The page also contains the three videos for the feature — Spring Break in Florida; a Rodeo in Texas; and a State Pen in Pennsylvania — that gives a little taste of what went into the creation of this feature.
Everyone at Team Central worked really hard on this project and we’re pretty stoked about it. Let us know what you think by commenting below or emailing us at feedback@asicentral.com. – VINteractive
Thursday
May 7, 2009 Hot Product of the Week: Nylon Fanny PackFiled under: Hot Product of the Week
That is … until now! Behold perhaps the greatest advancement in fanny pack technology since it’s inception … the Nylon Reflective Fanny Pack (Behar Marketing/My Bag asi/39511), this week’s coveted Hot Product of the Week! (Compliments of Wearables’ Safety Product Showcase.) Details: This nylon fanny pack offers a convenient space for belongings and a reflective yield symbol on the front pouch. The pack features a zippered top opening with rain flap, side zipper pockets and an adjustable belt. Available in a variety of bright colors. Perfect for: evening dog walkers and joggers. Why We Like It: Look at this thing. Just LOOK AT IT. Not only do I want to wear it while I’m jogging or walking a dog, but I feel this overwhelming need to don a cape and tights and wear it to work. It’s a “Geek” atmosphere back here at Team Central, and this product speaks to us in supernatural ways. Utilitarian? Who cares when you’re wearing a superhero’s codpiece! – BATwing |
Dog clothes. Clothes … for dogs. Yes, folks, it’s not a fabrication, but a fact. People love to primp and preen their pooches and dress them up in everything from polyesther to polos. And now, there are promotional products to prove it. (Holy alliteration!!!)
One of my all-time favorite Rodney Dangerfield quotes, from the movie Back to School:
I hate drinking beverages from an aluminum can. Of course, if I have to I make sure that I clean the top really well, you know like with the end of my shirt and a little spit or something because who knows what kind of bacteria collects in those silver crevices. Anyway in my world, bottles rule.
Fanny packs to me have always been a turnoff, no matter how utilitarian they can be. Something about the way it wraps around your waist, the bulbous protruding sack, the zipper … i dunno, it just looks ridiculous to me. Call me crazy but I’d rather stuff valuables down my sock than get caught wearing a fanny pack.