Robyn recently donated 1,000 bags for the Edmond Running Club’s “Frigid Five”. The Edmond Sun reports:

“Another “first” this year is the use of reusable goodie bags, Wohltmann said. Adding an echo-friendly element fits in with an event that takes place in an outdoor setting, she said.

Molly Brill, who serves on the event oversight board, said the bags, donated by Oklahoma City’s Robyn Promotions and Printing, cost about the same as plastic. Brill said 1,000 bags were ordered to match the expected number of runners.

The reusable bags are a way for the event to give back to the community, Brill said.”

In case you hadn’t noticed, logos have been cropping up in some very interesting places lately. On sidewalks and streets. On money. In the sand at the beach. On people’s bodies. On hot-air balloons and hang-gliders. On cars. On food.

At ROBYN, we’ve seen some companies get very creative with their logos.

Using chalk or washable paint, firms have covered streets and sidewalks with their corporate brand. Stickers have been placed on quarters that were left in vending machine coin returns. Sandals with logos embossed on them have left their mark on popular beaches. And, get this: People have rented out space on their bodies and had company brands and web addresses temporarily (sometimes permanently - yikes) tattooed on them. Hot-air balloons and hang-gliders have offered themselves up as airborne billboards. Cars are covered in shrink-wrap ads from bumper to bumper. Even apples and oranges can be specially “masked” so your logo grows right into them.

If you are intrigued by the concept of daring to be different, talk to ROBYN. We’ll brainstorm unique ways to showcase your company’s brand and message. Call us at (877) 211-9711 or Click Here to send us an email.

At ROBYN, we know that choosing the “right” product for a promotion is what ultimately matters, and that’s not just a cost issue.

Success involves a number of factors, all contributing to what we call “perceived value” – the connection, satisfaction and excitement recipients feel when they hold that item in their hands. Still, if you can save some money in the process, all the better. And that’s where careful planning and a little flexibility can make a big difference.

Manufacturers and retailers occasionally offer discounts to move excess inventory or bump up sales. Promotional companies do, too! So don’t be afraid to ask ROBYN about specials and sale items. With literally hundreds of thousands of promotional products in the marketplace, chances are you can save money on your next promotion.

If you want to explore what’s on special and how some of these items might fit with your needs, call ROBYN at (877) 211-9711 or Click Here to send us an email. 

All employees need to be motivated to stay healthy, happy, and productive. What lights a fire under most of them? Branded Merchandise.

Not cash, you ask?

Participants in a study by the Incentive Marketing Association labeled cash an “unemotional” reward, noting that it’s most likely used to pay bills or stashed in a checking or savings account, taking with it the memory of why it was given in the first place. Conversely, a whopping 80% of respondents agree that branded merchandise is remembered longer than cash.

What kind of merchandise is ROBYN talking about here? It can range from brand-name luggage, watches, writing instruments, and other items typically associated with sales incentive programs and length-of-service awards to everyday promotional products like logoed wearables, pins, certificates, trophies, electronics and binders.

The key is to maintain a connection to the company. The choices are limitless. Just keep in mind that this kind of recognition becomes a basic part of your business management plan, a way to promote teamwork, productivity, and quality.

If you want to discuss ways to protect and motivate your most valuable asset – your employees – call ROBYN at (877) 211-9711 or Click Here to send us an email.

Most employee of the month programs are b-o-r-i-n-g. They recognize a worker for his/her performance with a certificate and access to a prime parking place for a few weeks. Don’t get us wrong, these are nice gestures, but are they really all that motivating?

ROBYN has some suggestions :   

A picture is worth 1,000 words. Take a photo of the employee when presenting his/her certificate. Then place the photo in a picture frame, engraved with the month/year of recognition. Now that’s a desktop reminder of your corporate appreciation!

Talk is cheap. Give the honored employee a prepaid-phone card. It can be imprinted with your corporate logo and a message of thanks. The employee can then call distant family or friends to share the good news.

Send flowers in an etched glass vase. Everyone loves fresh flowers, and the vase will be a remembrance of the month and year the employee was recognized.

Provide a online company store/catalog with corporate branded merchandise to allow honorees to choose their reward. (Ahem, at ROBYN we specialize in online company stores... can we talk?)

Encourage repeat performance. Set up a tracking program that periodically honors employees who’ve received this award more than once. Three-timers could receive a special gift, such as a watch, to symbolize the time they’ve given to your company.

Spread the word. Remind staff what you’re looking for in an employee of the month. A customized calendar could highlight special qualities or achievements that qualify (e.g., feature one goal per month). The calendars could serve double duty -- inspiring your employees as well as illustrating to customers your corporate values.

Want help making Employee of the Month a meaningful program in your organization? Put us to the task! Call ROBYN at (877) 211-9711 or Click Here to send us an email.