NEW YEAR...NEW PRODUCTS

from Hullabaloo 022020

TOP TRADE SHOW IDEAS 2020

Every year in January the promotional products industry gets really busy and there are a flurry of trade shows. The shows are meant to introduce many exciting new products. And not to ever disappoint, there are hundreds of new promotional products fitting that bill from some very creative minds.

3M devised an entire new outdoor line of Post-It Notes & Sticky Notes that work great on indoor surfaces like computers, walls and tables, but if you need to keep a reminder in a less climate-controlled environment, you can always use Post-It Extreme Notes. They hold up on outdoor surfaces and in winds up to 40 mph. Sticky stuff!

Not a lot of explana tion is needed for this product. Somebody creatively merged a spoon and fork on one utensil and designed a hat to show it off. Great marketing idea but we think they had too much time on their hands. Good news: People will pay lots of attention to this promotional

New Year...New Products

Sweat Management & Removal Technology No wash tshirts...boon or bust? These are t-shirts that are marketed as needing less frequent washing due to their odorresistant and moisture-wicking properties. Instead of relegating them to the hamper after one wear just shake them out. For the most part, it worked: Throughout a month of testing, we never detected foul aromas. And, yes, our noses work.

Spork & Hat Holder

Not a lot of explanation is needed for this product. Somebody creatively merged a spoon and fork on one utensil and designed a hat to show it off. Great marketing idea but we think they had too much time on their hands. Good news: People will pay lots of attention to this promotional product.

When a Promotional Products Buyer has the mental clarity to see creative possibilities like this and think outside the box, it's a big win.

The folks behind this wet floor sign at the Toronto Aquarium had the vision to make even visiting the bathroom a fun occasion. That is not an easy task!