I dont know about any one else but my desk has tons of different items scattered all over the place. I wanted to introduce you to my latest find this week and it is the promotional multi-function "Desk Buddy Highlighter". This is one of my favorite items and it is great for keeping my desk tidier. My desk buddy has 4 neon highlighters, a retractable brush for cleaning the key board and a computer screen cleaner. Not to mention, the desk buddy looks alot like two of my co-workers, what do you think?  :-)

This morning at Motivators was an exciting one!  We had a visit from John Cudahy, a representative from one of our warehouses.  He brought in many interesting promotional products that will sure be a hit with our customers.  We saw new promotional flashlights, promotional cutlery and many diffrent types of promotional drinkware.  The one item that really stood out was the hand blown glass pilsner mugs.  They were extremely light and gave the liquid inside them a "floating" look.  These are sure to be a poplular seller for a wide array of our customers.  I also think our whole team is looking forward to getting a few samples for the office! 

Many folks know me as a extreme car enthusiast. Every year my friends and I take a trip to the New York International Auto Show to scope out the upcoming vehicles. By the end of the day, I always walked away with a smile. I know this year will be no different. I'm looking forward to seeing the new hybrid's as well as the high performance sports cars. Every where you walk you see trade show tents. The trade show lighting used is world class. Whether its a bright banner or a big screen TV, it will sure catch your attention. As for me, I love getting all the trade show items that they give out. For those you of that want to come check it out, it begins April 6th to 15th.

Delis and restaurants everywhere are getting more and more technologically savvy, in their effort to improve sales.  While I was waiting in line at the local deli something new caught my eye.  There were promotional signs everywhere with QR codes on them.  With your smart phone you scan the QR code for your favorite eatery and text message your order in.  When you get to the establishment all you do is walk up to the express line, pay for you order and leave!  No lines, no hassle!  I though this was a fantastic idea and can’t wait to try it out.

I am a huge sports fan and love football and baseball.  The bleak few months after the Super Bowl are especially boring for me.  I don't watch too many t.v. shows and the cold weather makes it difficult to go to any outdoor establishments. I try to dabble a little in basketball and hockey but  it does not do much for me.  Thankfully, I have recently discovered Words, Scramble and Hanging with Friends.  I put my promotional iPad case on my iPad and I was ready to roll.  I have to admit, at first I wasn't sold, but after a little while I was hooked. Think I can't handle 20 games at once? No big deal!  Give me my promotional water bottle and a comfy chair and I'm all set. Thank goodness for a worthy distraction until my Mets are finally back!

Valentine's Day is less than two weeks away, and if your sweetheart is a fan of country music, you might want to check out this sweet treat.  Country pop music group Lady Antebellum's online store features a very special Valentine-themed promotional item for all the Lady A fans out there this month.

The Sweet Treat "Just A Kiss" promotional chocolate CD is the perfect Valentine's Day gift for any Lady Antebellum-enthusiast.  And, according to the band's Web site, if you order by February 6 it's guaranteed to be delivered by February 14! 

I, for one am not a big fan of football and this weekend coming up is just a regular weekend as far as I'm concerned. I certainly am aware of all the festivities and parties coming up and ofcourse I will not decline an invite to celebrate anything with my friends (yes, even if it is football). And even though my freinds are just having a small gathering, alot of people like to go all out for these superbowl games with promotional items such as logo beer glasses, football squeezies, and custom can coolers. Can't wait to see the new commercials!

This past Thursday January 26th, Ken, Laura, Samantha and myself attended the SAAGNY winter showcase 2012.  The plethora of trade show items were amazing.  Any promotional product you could think of was there.  Any item you may want imprinted they had on display.  It really makes you think about how many of these items you come in contact with every single day.  We all had a great time walking the show and are looking forward to selling many of these item to our customers!

A few weeks ago the gym I belong to (Ballys) was sold to LA Fitness.  Thankfully due to zoning laws, they had to honor Ballys member pricing!  For customers not as lucky as myself and the other Levittown members, they had tons of promotional products to attract new members.  One of those items I found especially unique was the Dumbell squeezie stress reliver promotional stressball.  This will surely be a great way to attract new customers and have their friends discussing this clever promotional product.

There's no doubt -- trade show season is definitely in full swing! Two weeks ago, suppliers wowed attendees at the Promotional Products Association International (PPAI) Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada with a variety of new and exciting items.  This week, East Coasters are getting a look at all the latest and greatest promotional products at the Advertising Specialty Institute (ASI) Orlando Show. 

Motivators' Director of Strategic Development, Kim Laffer, is at the conference this week, and has been sharing some of her favorite trade show items via Twitter.  Let's take a look at some of those stand-out products! 

Here's an item that screams "unique" -- these tongue tattoos (Tungtoos) are just awesome!  Who could resist playing around with the fun promotional candy?  I know my little sister would love them.

Adorable doesn't even begin to describe this promotional puzzle from Melissa and Doug Toys and Puzzles.  And, according to Kim, they are available for customization with very low minimums!  What a great buy.

The trade show lighting is a bit off in this picture due to the camera's flash, but look closely and you can see this "Brand in a Can" is also a mini promotional clock!  It's a great giveaway for corporate events.

What's your favorite new product?