tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45794487852992971232012-02-16T00:19:50.425-06:00Shared insight and info bits related to marketing, corporate promotions and life.Jerry Gundrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17545184643933633031noreply@blogger.comBlogger431100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579448785299297123.post-1118330807372358282011-12-02T08:22:00.006-06:002011-12-02T10:16:34.066-06:00

With credit to a former boss; here's an interesting riddle: "What are the 10 most important 2 letter words for success?"Answer: IF IT IS TO BE, IT IS UP TO ME...Now digest it. The world is littered with good intentions that never quite get started--or finished. Further, as a child of farm background inspired work ethic, doing 'enough' is an admission that you're not. Difficulty, challenges...

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As you may know, the end game of Message Advocate is all about relationships. Period. We need each other as fellow employees to collectively team toward a common goal, we need each other as clients, suppliers to drive the economy. No relationship=zero economy, profits and jobs.Let's get basic: How many people bother to answer their phone--(without first screening the call); annoying? There's been

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OK, I've been around the block once or twice--that's truth; and therefore no reason to be ashamed or apologetic--my stripes are earned. In fact, I'm quite proud of my lack of youthful hypness. Rather than 'posing', I've earned my current life status. This disclaimer statement sponsored by "integrity"...not an insurance company or bank---but a state of mind and way of living.Let's face it, far too

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September tends to be budget planning month for many...so let's get all "corporate" and use a bunch of acronyms today.Most anyone with power influence in business are all too familiar with the term ROI (return on investment). In a cynical view, this could be interpreted as "never mind my lack of any real understanding or appreciation for the art form of communication or relationship building; we

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You know old proverbial expression: "Can't see the forest for the trees"....(which basically translates "too much attention to detail, too little thought about the big picture"). That snippet of wisdom is ideal for the marketing and promotional product industry. Want proof? Here's an excerpt from a supplier catalog that truly made my head shake...again. Bottle Opener Pen...."you will never

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In Wisconsin, we are in the throws of a major heat wave. The weather people are working overtime on the hype of something that likely will be forgotten by next week....but meanwhile, my pooch "Auggie" is toughing it out in a nice freshly dug dirt hole -- located conveniently in our front yard flower-planting area! It's summer, so let's be brief....What's hyped today; is forgotten tomorrow. Where

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The summer "vacation season" is rapidly arriving; and so is the use of digi cameras. At a recent family gathering, I witnessed some impromptu fun of a nephew and niece. Armed with a digital camera and posing for self portraits (extended arm) these two took random suggestive phrases from other cousins...then attempted to make the appropriate facial expression to match.Example: "you just won a

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Let's be real for a moment; and cut the cr_p. We constantly get bamboozled with important sounding platitudes and corp speak that has no real communicative purpose but to confuse, and therefore, supposedly impress those on the receiving end. Have the values of "genuine" and "authentic" become totally meaningless? Not to me! I'd much rather deal with a fool that speaks with an honest heart than

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This caught my attention: a TV report about the demise of phone calls. The projection is that while phone use will be instrumental; using them for "conversation" is going to be a thing of the past. As one college student put it "it's just less awkward to text than try to talk." ("Try to talk"? I've been talking since 2 years old; never really been very tough to do). Not bothering to check for

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As is custom, late last fall we visited my mother-in-law who resides in Missouri. Standing on her back deck, my daughter and I witnessed a true spectacle of nature. It was an awesome gathering of migrating birds. With spring--and the return of numerous birds--drawing near, it's time to reflect on that natural phenomenon.Easily thousands and thousands of birds congregated in swarms covering

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This is a quick informative advisory regarding apparel: costs are rising quickly and availability of colors, styles are becoming an issue. As always, I don't advocate "loading up" to beat looming price increases...but want to share the "reality perspective" that you'll encounter in the months ahead.Here's a very succinct article that does a nice job of informing....www.jsonline.com/business/

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It's possible you've already been touched on a project or two by a source not having adequate inventory to meet your needs in a timely manner but if you've been blessed; expect your turn to come around.So what's up? Many people naturally want answers; but let's not confuse information as a solution--that's more complex. Information, understanding and ADJUSTMENT (yes, it's going to require you to

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What comes to mind with Holiday Cheer? A punch bowl full of booze, getting mean looks in an overcrowded parking lot, piles of wonderful gifts...???I'll share that professionally (and personally), I encounter the crosshairs of mental conflict on all of them. I enjoy a little libation from time-to-time, a full parking lot beats one that's empty and piles of gifts is a sure sign of love--or is it?

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The talk of "fiscal responsibility" certainly hits home for most of us. In business, our opportunity--and YES, it is an opportunity--is to look beyond the way things have been done to a more strategic, wise...ah, fiscally responsible use of resources. That's our goal...but for a moment let's look at an example of how not to do it...(and ask if you've ever had your promotional counselor ever

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Ever notice that when good intensions are executed incorrectly, the end result often is quite negative? Here's a REAL life story; names have been changed to protection the guilty.I have a friend, let's call him Tom. He is employed by a large firm with somewhere around 500-700 employees...in his department alone! There was a major project that encountered serious detours, budget overruns and

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One of Jimmy Buffet's popular songs features lyrics of "changes in latitude, changes in attitude...nothing remains quite the same..." That sort of applies to the current state of business in 2010. For sure, nothing has remained "the same" from a few years ago. Sales goals, budgets and morale have generally "gone south" in the last year as well....but there's the challenge AND the opportunity!

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My wife, being an elementary school teacher, was my introduction to the term "ADD". Attention Deficit Disorder seems to impact an inordinate number of kids, but surely many adults also are prone to ADDish symptoms and behaviors. Are genetics to blame? Generally, probably not.This blog topic evolved from a phone conversation (term used loosely) in which I was a participant. It began engaging with

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While the marketing world swirls over the "potential" of connecting via the social cyber world of mass email (note: annoyance does not equal long term customer relationship), FB and Twitter I'll share an equally compelling story.I enjoy the outdoors, but could hardly be called an "avid" outdoorsman. I don't really hunt, and only fish and camp on ocassion. Yet, here I am in the local Cabella's

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Since it's my birthday month - again - I'll confess thta my old body is breaking down. Previous years I could do all sorts of stupid things without physical consequence but a totally wrenched back has hinted those days may be gone.So I visit a local chiropractor. Nice guy, competent...and I notice that they have signs about some "wellness" program. Second visit they "scan" me and a computer

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Last week I had the opportunity to contact my internet cable provider about a little billing dispute. Call me old fashioned, but I still prefer speaking with humans...even those located away on another continent with an unintelligible dialect are preferred to the computerized data voice prompts.After a mindless number of required numeric entries (and really, do these info bits truly direct the

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February and Valentines Day go hand in hand...and so my thoughts turn to "love"...and how it applies to business.What I love is teaming, collaborating with clients. I love the mutual respect and accomplishments that arrive only from partnering--in a committed manner--with another person. In many respects, business requires a marriage....with acceptance of minor flaws, total trust and desire to

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Hi All. I have little comment except that I recommend spending 20 minutes to watch this video featuring Barry Schwartz and The Paralysis of Choice (his book). Discover the irony of how excess choice actually (negatively) impacts our happiness. It's a more clinical view of the the popular KISS principle (keep it simple stupid). Seeking perfection rarely leads to fulfillment or happiness. And isn't

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I'll risk violation of some copywrite law with a quote from the popular Dilbert series. Those familiar know that Dilbert expresses the exaspersions of many professional people in their workplace. In this particular strip, there's a series of frames--all with brain numbing excuses--that conclude with Dilbert musing: "Experience is just another word for losing hope."Personally, I've often reflected

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Hello out there--have I lost your focus yet? Way back last year during the Olympics, I commented on the importance of "focus & attention" correlating to success...and recent events tickled the subject again.Beyond the distractions of multi-tasking, managing various communication portals (voice mail, multiple email accounts, twitter feeds, texting...) we (as a society) are literally at risk of

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Recently on a commute to a client, the radio was featuring the catchy theme song from Rod Serlings "Twilight Zone" TV series. What a classic...just a couple of notes and there's this instant connection; even after decades it's a successful branding element. Impressive....and the key to it is the raw guts of daring to be distinctive.I can't claim to be a Twilight Zone groupie; but I do know there

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The economy remains "OK" but still challenged; I'd really need to question the integrity of those claiming things are "great". Partly due to stagnant conditions, the beat goes on in business to streamline and cut costs. People not in a 'numbers' profession can be math literate...and I'll confess that math actually was a favorite school topic. Ready for some word problems?Jane saw an ad for a sale

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Last week, a long-time friend of mine lost his sudden 3 month battle with Leukemia and opted out to a life of eternal riches. He was quite unassuming; yet a remarkable person. He was only 51.A few years ago, several of us were playing a game of high stakes cards (no money involved, just bragging rights) when a minor dispute unfolded. Jim mediated the situation with a terse observation: "

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It's true that strengths aren't that removed from weaknesses. Like many, the summer creates a bit more of an idle down mentality...good for a diversion from chaos and allows for thought time and observation.A particular side talent of being raised on a dairy farm is being observant. There was always some piece of equipment ready to break, livestock that needed attention etc. Paying attention to

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"May" marks the passing of the first 1/3 of the year but it also marks the annual celebration of Mothers Day. This months blog thought is a tribute...and acknowledgement of life lessons learned from Mom (many that apply to the first third of '09). 1) Know that Mom is now 91...and having lost a husband of 67 years not that long ago, she resides fairly independently in her own country home.

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This is cool stuff. UW Madison professor Joan Peck is at the forefront of "haptic" research--meaning the influence of "touch" as a sense....and it's powerful.Once upon a time, I sold leather items, and our finest product line was to be displayed under glass to enhance the upscale image. Well guess what; sales stunk...so yours truly, being somewhat of a rebel, designed and built a prototype (

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This month always features several annual occurances...Groundhog Day, Valentines Day and nearly always the first true warm spell (that's a couple days near 40 for you non-Wisconsin readers) as a precursor of spring. My wife appropriately claims I'm not the most romantic person, so Valentine tales will need to wait. With the economy struggling and news hyping every dire story, anxiety is running

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Happy 2009. Here's hoping for an angst free year to all. Reality, and certainly sensationalized news reporting, would have you believe this wish is impossible. Personally, I'm not in the mode to merely roll over and "accept" circumstances however let's not be naive or self centered to the point that we "control" our fate. Destiny however is swayable...so keep a positive attitude and resolve to

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It's the annual time of year where most put on a few pounds with overindulence; only to be followed with an iron clad resolution to work off the excess in the New Year. Instead of sugar plums dancing in my brain, a parallel to the business climate has evolved in my head.The current situation in business (ouch) is self induced; can anyone argue that excess and ease were compontents to a shaky

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A popular promotional item--the polycarbonate water bottle--has undergone a significant public scare recently due to chemical safety commonly known as BPA. In short, the FDA has waffled (their "official" stance has changed numerous times) on the safety (or risk, depending on your perspective) of polycarbonate bottles that typically contain the chemical bisphenol A (or BPA). Not to ignore the BPA

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It's MY favorite time of year. Driving to a meeting recently I was admiring the changing fall colors of Wisconsin and listening to an Eva Cassidy CD. Coincidentally, one of the songs (sad/reflective) was Autumn Leaves. Switching gears (not literally) I tuned to the radio and the news of failing financial markets, credit crunches etc. A triple dose of "falling leaves"...indeed! "Change" is

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In football, "the 4th quarter" means securing victory...and so too, the 4th quarter, in business is a time to cement relationships with clients, employees and valued prospects. I have NEVER come across an idea as unique and cost efficient as The RedK personalized calendars. Why? They allow you to display the recipients name--so it's personalized--in a unique manner AS PART OF THE PHOTO IMAGE!

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The spectacle of the 2008 Olympics is now history...but WHAT an event! From a marketing perspective, the Chinese certainly leveraged the opportunity to demonstrate and reinforce the image of a progressive country. Aside of the governmental lock downs of any sort of protest or free speech, the environmental issues of pollution etc. one couldn't help but be impressed with the impeccable planning

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Statement: Badger Promotions is first, foremost, always a SERVICE business...it just so happens we excel in corporate promotional marketing items. You'll never be 'greeted' by an automated attendent/phone system...but by an actual person with a pulse that has a desire to make your day a bit more managable. (Web technologies are a tool; not a replacement)Below you'll find an article from Ellen

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It's 5AM and the alarm sounds so I can take my wife and daughter to a bus station; and while sipping my morning eye opener and navigating the light traffic...my brain wanders to the world of promotions.Background: Grandma lives 500+ miles away in Missouri, and in a few weeks the family will be there for a wedding. However, a couple days really isn't quality time for a

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Pentel is offering a killer promotion on a really nice, sleek retractable ballpoint pen until Sept 30, 08. The Capri has a comfort grip and a techy metal pocket clip & smooth flow, medium point ink delivery. Normally, very nice....but at nearly half price it warrants 'special'. Just get 500 minimum or more and they're yours for $.70 or less.

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FYI: expect increased pricing on a wide variety of items in the second half of '08 and the future. I'll breifly address and explain some of what's happening but beyond being informed you may be wise to wrap up any pending projects ASAP...and also keep in mind as '09 budgets are being developed.In general there are several factors converging that are creating instability in the global (i.e. China

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Funny, how ocassionally one's memory needs a little 'refreshing'. Often, I stumble on things/info that are not truly "new" knowledge or more likely stirs the revelation of "I knew that"! By chance, a recent "budget sensitive" project occurred at precisely the same moment I found this Ruskin (well known philosopher) in a file. "Values"...by John Ruskin (how appropriate and true!)...yes, I added a

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Recently, we uncovered a great travel tumbler. Unlike most with an air "insulation" (let's be honest, air is not really much of an insulator) this one will has injected foam...so it actually performs to keep things hot/cold. Function and style are why I'd suggest this will be your recipients preferred travel mug in the future...and promotional items only achieve the advertising/goodwill

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