Sales and Marketing

Get Your Pride Promo Items Now!

April 24, 2024

Pride month is right around the corner, and now is the best time to think of ways to incorporate LGBT support and awareness in your branding. If you want your business involved in fundraisers or rallies, or are simply looking to show support for a good cause, you’ll want to order those items soon! Production on custom promo items takes time, so we at Snap Promotions recommend planning these orders well in advance. That way, you’ll have them by the time they’re most effective and relevant.

Speaking of promo items, Snap offers several high-quality pride and rainbow-themed products that are perfect for any Pride Month event or promo campaign. A popular choice is the LGBTQ+ 4″x6″ Pride Flag, which comes with a 12″ wooden pole sporting your brand’s custom design. It’s a particularly good option for rallies or parades! For something more understated, these Pride Buttons are a simple, affordable option. They’re the kind of buttons that stay fastened to backpacks and totes for years, which is pretty good mileage for a promotional item. Speaking of bags, check out our Progress Pride Laminated Fashion Tote Bag for a handy option for any pride event.

Or, might I interest you in apparel of the headgear variety? Consider these Rainbow Bucket Hats, which are reversible, breathable, and available in various pride-themed color schemes. We also offer rainbow-colored Trucker Caps, with a mesh back and stylish rainbow flat-billed visor. While flags and such are excellent for parades and other pride events, apparel like these are more likely to be worn year-round.

My personal favorite in our store is the Rainbow Socks with Full Pride Flag, one of our best-selling Cotton Crew socks. They’re fully custom-knit socks that come in a variety of lengths and colorful styles, while coming with a “Walk the Pride” header card on the packaging. Lots of people love funky, colorful socks, and these scratch that itch.

As I’d be remiss to mention, we have far more rainbow and pride-related items for sale on our online shop! Wristbands, phone wallets, lapel pins, keychains – if you can think of a promotional product, there’s a good chance we have a rainbow variant perfect for your needs. Remember, you’ll want to order them soon!

Product Spotlight, Sales and Marketing

Press Release: Snap Promotions Certified as a Woman Business Enterprise

August 26, 2020

Lawrence, KS, August 28, 2020 – We are happy to announce that Snap Promotions has been certified by the state of Kansas as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and a Woman Business Enterprise (WBE).

“It’s always been our intent to pursue certification from Kansas to be recognized as a woman owned business,” says Kristin Eldridge, owner and founder of Snap Promotions, which was founded in 2009. “But when you’re running a small business and involved in the community, it’s not always easy to find the time to fill out all of the paperwork involved.”

While 2020 has been a challenge for many businesses, Snap Promotions has been using this time to pursue ways to make the business even stronger in the future.

“We’re excited to see what new doors this certification can help open for us,” explains Eldridge. “We’ve had existing clients tell us that they can put us on a more preferred status with this certification. Next we’ll be pursuing this same designation from the federal government.”

Based out of Lawrence, Kansas, Snap Promotions was founded by Lawrence residents Lee and Kristin Eldridge in 2009. Snap Promotions specializes in custom printed promotional products, giveaways, decorated apparel and corporate gifts. Snap Promotions works with local, regional and national clients. Learn more about Snap Promotions at www.SnapPromotions.com.

About Kristin Eldridge
Kristin Eldridge founded Snap Promotions in 2009 and has been in the promotional marketing industry since 2001. Eldridge is active with numerous organizations in Lawrence including P.E.O., Lawrence Rotary Club, Cottonwood and the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce.

Business Development, Sales and Marketing

Press Release: Angie Rexroad Joins Snap Promotions

January 11, 2019

Lawrence, KS, January 10, 2019 – We are happy to announce that Angie Rexroad is joining the team at Snap Promotions.

“We’ve been wanting to add to our staff, but we’ve been waiting for the perfect person. We couldn’t have found a better fit for Snap Promotions than Angie Rexroad,” says Kristin Eldridge, owner and founder of Snap Promotions. “Angie encompasses the integrity, personality and work ethic we desired.”

Rexroad will be focused on expanding Snap Promotions’ reach in Lawrence, Topeka, and the surrounding communities.

“The promotional marketing industry has appealed to me for years,” explains Rexroad. “Getting to speak with people about their businesses and help them become more successful is a lot of fun. And Snap Promotions has an incredible reputation in the community.”

Based out of Lawrence, Kansas, Snap Promotions was founded by Lawrence residents Lee and Kristin Eldridge in 2009. Snap Promotions specializes in custom printed promotional products, giveaways, decorated apparel and corporate gifts. Snap Promotions works with local, regional and national clients. Learn more about Snap Promotions at www.SnapPromotions.com.

About Angie Rexroad
Angie Rexroad has lived in Lawrence since 1999. She was the owner and co-founder of Love Grub before selling it in 2018. Rexroad, along with her husband Gary, are committed to serving several local charities including Boys & Girls Club, Just Food and Habitat for Humanity. She also spent 11 years working in school district USD 497 with children with exceptionalities.

About Kristin Eldridge
Kristin Eldridge founded Snap Promotions in 2009 and has been in the promotional marketing industry since 2001. Eldridge is active with numerous organizations in Lawrence including PEO, Lawrence Rotary Club, Cottonwood, Lawrence Women’s Network, Toastmasters International and the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce.


Sales and Marketing

Hot Promos for Summer 2011

May 31, 2011

With Memorial Day now behind us, it’s time to look for some great ideas for your summer promos. Below are just a few of our favorites for the summer of 2011!

CamelBak Water BottlesCamelBak Water Bottles
According to Green Your Way, Americans consume approximately 50 billion bottles of water per year, and the majority of these bottles head straight for a landfill. That’s a lot of waste. And in our minds, a wasted opportunity. Promoting your business with reusable water bottles is both eco-friendly and effective. Many styles and materials exist for promotional water bottles, but our favorite is the CamelBak Water Bottle. These are BPA-free and made from Tritan Copolyester. CamelBak is a popular and trusted brand by camping enthusiasts. Imprinted with your logo, this is an item your clients will keep and use for years to come.

For additional suggestions, we offer Nalgene Water Bottles, aluminum water bottles, stainless steel water bottles, and a broad assortment of BPA-free hard and soft plastic water bottles.

Fiesta 12-Pack Kooler from KoozieFiesta 12-Pack Kooler from Koozie
Summer is an excellent time for travel, picnics and days at the beach or the lake. And it’s important to keep your food and beverages cold. Made by Koozie from 70D nylon, these high-quality insulated bags feature a front zippered pocket, watertight main compartment capable of holding 12 cans, and 1/4″ foam insulation. Available in green, black, red and blue. A useful item that offers repeat exposure to your logo and promotional message.

BBQ SetsBBQ Sets
A great choice for outdoor events and company picnics would be a custom printed BBQ Set. Promotional BBQ Sets are available in dozens of styles, configurations and price points. This particular set includes a durable 300D polyester carry case with zippered closure, exterior storage pocket and 12″ webbing handles. Set components made of stainless steel with hardwood handles and include spatula, fork, tongs, basting brush and four skewers. Your logo can be imprinted on the outside of the carrying case to make this an excellent promotional gift.

Shady .5 oz. Sun Screen with CarabinerShady .5 oz. Sun Screen with Carabiner
Protecting your clients in the hot summer sun is always a great plan. We offer a variety of sun screen products, and our favorite is the Shady Sun Screen with Carabiner. Available with your choice of SPF15 or SPF30 sun screen, these promotional bottles are handy as they can clip directly to a golf bag, backpack or purse with the attached carabiner clip. Sun screen is water-resistant and sweat-resistant.

Mesh Beach ChairMesh Beach Chair
Nothing says summer like a Mesh Beach Chair. This low-slung beach chair is designed for complete comfort and relaxation. Includes a padded headrest, mesh insert in seat and 210D nylon carry bag with white strap and drawstring. The chair is made from powder coated steal and 600D polyester. Available in your choice of red, royal blue and khaki. The headrest and carrying bag can be imprinted with your logo.

Baseball ToteBaseball Tote
Totes come in all shapes, sizes and colors. And now you can get a tote that looks like a baseball! This tote is 19″ diameter x 6″ deep, and made from durable 80 GSM nonwoven polypropylene. This is an eco-friendly product as well. The nonwoven polypropylene is 100% recyclable and made from 40% pre-consumer recycled product. Features 28″ handles. This would be a great gift at outdoor events, baseball tournaments, company picnics and festivals.

Additional tote options include a variety of shopping and insulated totes made from nonwoven polypropylene, cotton canvas and polyester.

Drinkware, Eco-Friendly Products, Product Spotlight, Sales and Marketing

Snap Promotions Launches Online Catalog

January 3, 2011

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Snap Promotions announces the launch of their new website and online promotional products catalog titled Customizable Promotional Items.

“This new website is the first in a series of online resources we’re planning to launch over the next few years,” says Kristin Eldridge, president of Snap Promotions. “We’re very pleased with our new online catalog.”

Featuring more than 300,000 promotional products, Customizable Promotional Items offers everything from apparel to promotional pens.

“The broad range of products will be very appealing to our customers,” continues Eldridge. “Many of our clients like to do a little window shopping for ideas. And while we will continue to offer our traditional printed catalogs and consulting, this will be a nice complement to our business and resource for our customers.”

Product Spotlight, Sales and Marketing

Top 10 Uses of Promotional Products

October 13, 2010

People often think of promotional products just as something used by the marketing department. But promotional products have many uses beyond typical marketing. We often work with multiple departments within a business including human resources, public relations, sales, and yes, marketing. Here’s a list of the top ten uses for promotional products.

Top 10 Uses of Promotional Products
1. Brand Awareness
2. Tradeshows
3. New Customer / Account Creation
4. Public Relations
5. Employee Relations
6. Not-for-Profit Programs
7. New Product / Service Introduction
8. Employee Service Awards
9. Customer Referrals
10. Internal Promotions

Learn more about promotional products from our Promotional Products Fact Sheet.

Sales and Marketing

2010 Holiday Catalogs Have Arrived!

October 4, 2010

2010 Holiday CatalogsLooking for some great gift ideas for your customers, employees or prospective clients? Well look no further. We’d be happy to send you a copy of The Gift Book 2010. This catalog features hundreds of promotional products and corporate gifts at many price points. Just a few of the products featured include custom wine bottles, holiday gift tins, chocolate boxes, desk accessories, clocks, photo frames, watches and art glass. Fill out and submit the catalog request form to get your copy today!

Business Development, Product Spotlight, Sales and Marketing

Think Pink Sports Products for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

September 30, 2010

Help spread the word, October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. And if you’re supporting a charity or local fund-raising event, we have the perfect products to help you promote your business and raise funds for breast cancer awareness. Often these fund-raisers include golf outings and other sports events. Here are just a few ideas for incorporating pink products in your next event.

Think Pink DrinkwarePink Aluminum Sports Bottle: A PBA-free water bottle is perfect for 5k fund-raising runs and walks.

Pink Foam Hockey Puck: Hockey teams at all levels can give out pink foam hockey pucks with information on breast cancer awareness.

Pink Mini Replica Baseball Bat: Bats can be sold at games or online. Neat fund-raising product for baseball teams to raise money and call attention to the cause.

Pink Boxing Gloves: Boxing promoters can use these gloves in a promotion to “punch out” a cure for breast cancer.

Pink Polo Shirt: Real men wear pink, and polo shirts are ideal gifts for October golf tournaments.

Pink Tie: Corporations big and small can provide pink ties to male employees to wear during October.

Golf Balls with Pink Ribbon: A great tee gift giveaway at golf tournaments.

Pink Mini Football: Pro, college, high school and club teams can raise awareness by selling logoed footballs or by tossing them into the crowd during halftime.

Auto Racing Kit: Includes sunscreen, pain reliever, antacid, wet naps and earplugs, all in a pink pouch. Hospitals, doctors and breast cancer awareness activists can hand the pouches out at race tracks during October races.

Product Spotlight, Sales and Marketing

ROI and Target Marketing

July 22, 2010

We belong to one of the local BNI chapters, and this week is Kristin’s turn to give the group presentation. We discussed a number of topics for her presentation and eventually settled on ROI and target marketing. So I thought it would be a good time to touch on these subjects here as well. This is not intended to be an in-depth discussion, but a group of ideas to get your wheels spinning in the right direction.

ROI -- Return On InvestmentReturn on Investment (ROI)
I’m sure most of you are already familiar with this term, but in case you’re not, ROI is the cost of a marketing campaign relative to the profit generated during a certain period of time.

Now ROI doesn’t have to be rocket science, though it’s sometimes a challenge to develop a trackable plan. As a marketing professional, I try to break down the ROI of every marketing opportunity we consider. For our business we start by asking ourselves a few simple questions. How much revenue must we generate to break even on this opportunity? (Though your goal shouldn’t be to break even, it’s important to know where this tipping point is located.) And what is our projected revenue from the marketing investment? If we can’t answer these questions, then it’s probably not the right opportunity for us. Or if we don’t expect revenues to reach certain levels, we look for other opportunities.

If you’re unable to measure the results of your company’s marketing plan, you need to reconsider your plan. You need to develop a plan that is measurable, and you must track the results. Can you be successful shooting from the hip? Sure. We all know business owners without a plan who have enjoyed spurts of success. But that’s a tough way to achieve success, and it’s particularly tough to thrive over the long haul without a good, measurable plan.

Target Audience
Too often have I seen business owners give little thought to their target audience. If you’re a plumber, your target audience for a marketing campaign should not be “anybody with water pipes in their house”. The broader the audience, the more difficult it is to develop an effective marketing campaign. The more you refine your target audience, the more likely you are to succeed with your next promotion.

Your targeted audience should coincide with how you position your company, and the image you want to portray. A plumbing company can do many things. Is your strategy to be the cheapest plumber in town? Is your strategy to be the company that specializes in installing high-end bathrooms? These would be two very different lists of prospective customers, and in turn, would require significantly different marketing campaigns to be successful.

Conversions
This is where we start to combine our trackable plan with our target audience. How many sales must you generate for your plan to be successful? What percentage of your audience can you convert into a sale? The more refined your target audience, the higher the return you should expect from an effective campaign. Having trouble making these predictions? That’s OK. Once again, that’s why it’s so important to track the results. Not every plan will generate the results you expect. And when presented with the same opportunity again, you can make even wiser decisions because you tracked the results the last time around.

Promotional Marketing
One of the reasons promotional items are effective is because they’re typically used to promote to a more refined target audience. Remember, the more refined your audience, the higher your expectations should be to convert prospects into customers. Where a radio spot or TV ad is broadcast (transmitted to a large undefined group), think of promotional marketing as narrowcast.

Good luck, and happy marketing!

Business Development, Sales and Marketing