Baby, It’s cold out side

With perfect PMS matching, any brand color can be replicated on glove body and finger tips.

Great for those working in the cold, that need to communicate from the field.

Sales folks, maintenance teams, football coaches, everywhere I look I see people on tablets doing their work. Outside. In this winter.

With perfect PMS matching, any brand color can be replicated on glove body and finger tips.

With perfect PMS matching, any brand color can be replicated on glove body and finger tips.

So I say, let’s help them out, and throw a bit of marketing into the mix. Enter now the Touchscreen Gloves from Pop! Promos. This brand stands up to their name, with a catalog full of color and smart ideas. And if your out in this weather, working on a touchscreen surface, you are going to love these Touchscreen Gloves.

From the POP! Promos website, “Introducing Touchscreen Gloves from Pop! Promos. These high quality acrylic gloves have touchscreen-sensitive microfilament sewn directly into the finger tips. Now you can use your smart phone or tablet without removing your gloves! Available in 3 or 5 finger sensitivity, Pantone matched fabric comes standard with Pantone matched fingertips available.”

So for winter marketing this is a dream. A unique product that is designed to be color matched to any PMS color, so it can coordinate with any brand. The Touchscreen Gloves are going to work perfectly to match an existing uniform – think FEDEX or ALLSTATE, companies that have service-people out in all weather. Additional, think of cross promotion with winter sport events, college team logos, and then add to that all those organizations that work in the cold, from ski schools to first responders.

Lastly, the Touchscreen Gloves from Pop! Promos hit that great high note for marketing, they are useful and practical. Who doesn’t want an extra pair of gloves in this weather, and gloves that help me do my job. That is just perfect. End result, they will be appreciated while keeping your brand in front of your prospects and/or your target audience.

Please contact us at info@proformagreen.com if you would like more information on – or samples of – the Touchscreen Gloves from Pop! Promos.

Enough Portable Power to Start a Car

Strong enough to start a car.

Strong enough to start a car.

The Alpha Powerbank/jump starter charges phones, tablets, speakers and other portable USB devices, plus is strong enough to jump start a car. If you are looking for portable power, this is it.

From the manufacturer,”Alpha Powerbank/jump starter charges phones, tablets, speakers and other portable USB devices, starts gas engines up to 6.4L (diesel up to 3.2L), and fits in your pocket or glove box for emergencies. Long-lasting high density 8000 mAh lithium battery with sandstone finish LED indicator lights. Includes USB car charger and jumper cables. Note: Car battery should be no less than 75% charged for successful jump start.”

The over all size of the UQ5175 Alpha Powerbank/jump starter is 6.61″W x 3.07″L x 0.98″Thick. With a large imprint area fro your logo of 2-3/4″W x 1-1/2″H.  The standard imprint method is silkscreening. The UQ5175 Alpha Powerbank/jump starter as comes complete with car battery connector, USB car chargers, and 3 in 1 charge cord.

The crazy power of the UQ5175 Alpha Powerbank/jump starter I think makes it the best powerbank for a tech heavy user in the field. I am thinking of maintenance repair or insurance adjusters, or other folks that are working via tablets and cell phones for their complete workday.

I am having some work done on my house presently, and during the planning phase, everything was done via an iPad in my living-room, from looking at designs, to approving the paperwork. For a power user of mobile tools, the UQ5175 Alpha Powerbank/jump starter should certainly be an item your sales staff carries daily.

Please contact us at info@proformagreen.com if you would like more information on the UQ5175 Alpha Powerbank/jump starter.

Pyramid Bluetooth Keyboard by Project iQ

Keyboard is a good size at nearly 13 inchs.

Keyboard is a good size at nearly 13 inchs.

Items that people will come to rely on and use everyday will always be a staple of the promotional products industry (which is likely why we sell so many coffee cups and pens). The Pyramid Bluetooth Keyboard by Project iQ fits these attributes as well, it is a great keyboard and stand design, that will hold up well to everyday use.

The Pyramid Bluetooth Keyboard by Project iQ case flips open to create a stand for a tablet (or smartphone) that allows for both horizontal or vertical viewing positions. The full size keyboard pairs easily with any Bluetooth enabled device, providing a comfortable workstation feel for working on the go. The Pyramid Bluetooth Keyboard by Project iQ also folds down easily into a slim case allow it to conveniently be stored in any backpack or bag for taking on the go.

Deboss is done on UltraHyde case.

Deboss is done on UltraHyde case.

The keyboard is powered by a rechargable lithium ion battery, which holds a charge long enough for the work day. Deboss imprinting of your logo can be done on the case and/or spine, with an imprint size of 3.00″ H x 3.50″ W on case front, and 1.50″ H x 5.00″ W on spine. The Pyramid Bluetooth Keyboard by Project iQ ships in a gift box which bears the Project iQ logo, so it look very much like a retail item, in its presentation.

The Pyramid Bluetooth Keyboard by Project iQ is another tech product that is great for a mobile workforce, and I also like it for marketing targeting college students (say as credit card sign-up gift).

Please contact us at info@proformagreen.com if you would like more information on the Pyramid Bluetooth Keyboard by Project iQ.

BC Titanium Power Tech Backpack

Shown as Embroidery

Shown with Embroidery

The BC Titanium Power Tech Backpack is a new design from SwedaUSA for 2016, as part of their Basecamp line. I am basically going to steal their description straight from the web, since it hits all the high notes.

“Technology infused, Basecamp Titanium Backpack. Made with 1680D Nylon fabric. Tech areas created with puckered neoprene padded pockets for your laptop and tablet. The xooper Slim Ice Bang Power Bank (XP 4110) is included with this bag with an extra long cord. Slip the powerbank into the power pocket and thread the cord through the portholes and cord keeper to charge your phone or tablet on the go with this 6,000mAh powerbank. Icon patches indicate the power areas. Thick wedge shoulder pads for comfort. Luggage trolly pass through. Organizational pockets and key fob leash. Fits most 15″ laptops.”

So yes, this bag is designed to protect your tech. And yes it comes standard with a 6,000mAh xooper Slim Ice Bang Power Bank.

Slim Icebag Powerbank comes with the BC Titanium Power Tech Backpack and can be printed full color.

Slim Icebag Powerbank comes with the BC Titanium Power Tech Backpack and can be printed full color.

I love the stock blue interior on the BC Titanium Power Tech Backpack. But did you know that the BC Titanium Power Tech Backpack, and nearly all Sweda bags, can be customized to your company colors? Want a red interior and a jet black exterior, we can do that. Want your team or corporate colors or logo covering the entire bag, no problem, just ask.

Decoration on the BC Titanium Power Tech Backpack can be embroidery or screen-print. The decoration on the accompanying xooper Slim Ice Bang Power Bank is screen-print, and can be done with Sweda’s Spectrum Print method, so full color imprints are easy.

The BC Titanium Power Tech Backpack is great for the business traveler, great for college programs, great for service techs that need to carry gear between calls. Sweda’s Basecamp line has done very well in the past years, and I suspect that the BC Titanium Power Tech Backpack will continue in that fine tradition.

Please contact us at info@proformagreen.com if you would like more information on the BC Titanium Power Tech Backpack.

Emergency Pen Shaped Power Bank

Pen to Power

Pen to Power

The 650mAh Emergency Pen Shaped Power Bank is really a clever idea. At 650mAh, it is not very strong, so it is exactly what is claims to be, backup power so you can make that needed call.

We all know how powerbanks work, so let me move ahead to why we like the 650mAh Emergency Pen Shaped Power Bank. It is a neat, compact, and I think stylish design. The metallic casing gives it the look of a high quality pen.  And although it does not write with ink, the designer was clever enough to add a stylus to the design, so it will write on screen.

The obligatory pen clip makes the 650mAh Emergency Pen Shaped Power Bank easy to keep at hand in a pocket or travel case. And since it follows a pen’s design, it has a nice H 1/4″ x W 1 3/16″ imprint area for your company logo, website, etc.

The 650mAh Emergency Pen Shaped Power Bank is a little short of 6in, at 5 5/58 with a diameter of 1/2. They come in silver, black, and blue.

Again, nice design, clever idea. I only wish they would have named it with a little more pizzazz.

Please contact us at info@proformagreen.com if you would like more information on the 650mAh Emergency Pen Shaped Power Bank.

Tulip Bluetooth Speaker & Lamp

IdolMemory_DF-flyer_Tulip_2016Q1Bluetooth speakers are great promotional items. They get used, and their use brings people direct to your branding. The Tulip Bluetooth Speaker & Lamp has something I have not see before, and that would be the “and lamp” part.

Yes, this is an LED light bulb, that goes about anywhere a normal light bulb goes, with a built in Bluetooth speaker in the casing. So, yes, that is a bit crazy.

Want more crazy? The Tulip Bluetooth Speaker & Lamp can be controlled through an app for iPhone or Android, that allows you to change the color of the light the Tulip Bluetooth Speaker & Lamp is producing. From the manufacturer, “Bright, colorful light pulses along with the beat or remains as a classic lamp”. Crazy.

The imprint area on the Tulip Bluetooth Speaker & Lamp is a square 1in x 1in. Product colors (the casing) come in blue, white, pink, and green. Who needs a branded light/speaker? Really who doesn’t.

I think Tulip Bluetooth Speaker & Lamp would be a great idea for the beer and wine industry. For consumer technology companies. For music promotion (a no brainier there). For college dorm rooms, this thing doesn’t even take up limited shelf space. For industrial design firms, or companies that are pushing ideas to the edge, Tulip Bluetooth Speaker & Lamp is a promotional item that seeks to be as innovative as their ideas.

So yes, I am going to write it here first, the Tulip Bluetooth Speaker & Lamp is really a bright idea.

Please contact us at info@proformagreen.com if you would like more information on the Tulip Bluetooth Speaker & Lamp .

WISO Personal Safety Notification Alarm

Cool enough in design to work for college age audience.

Colorful and compact, the WISO is easy to see and carry, while sporting the cool factor kids want

You wanted promotional tech items, well you got them in the form of the WISO Personal Safety Notification Alarm. I honestly have not seen anything like this before, in promotional or retail markets. Take a look at the video, but basically this is a 21st century alert whistle, with crazy perks.

Once you blow into the whistle, or simply press the button on the WISO Personal Safety Notification Alarm, the WISO will automatically call, text message, and email out an alert that you are in need of help. Plus it is really loud.

I love this idea for any campus safety program, or freshman orientation program. Also an idea for runners, campers, hikers, and sports team coaches and referees.

The imprint area on the WISO Personal Safety Notification Alarm is 1″ by 3/4″. According to the manufacturer, they come in a number of colors accents, such as lime, blue, aqua, and black. Custom colors are possible on larger order over 1000 units.

Activating the WISO is as easy as pressing a button or blowing into the whistle.

Activating the WISO is as easy as pressing a button
or blowing into the whistle.

Please contact us at info@proformagreen.com if you would like more information on the WISO Personal Safety Notification Alarm.

ETL Certified Squall Charger and Power Bank

Both car and wall plugs.

Both car and wall plugs.

Power banks are great, but only if you have them with you. The Squall Charger and Power Bank is unique in that it is a power bank that can be charged with a built in wall plug, and built in car adapter. With a Squall Charger and Power Bank charging in the car or in the office, it is easy to be at hand when you need it.

From the manufacturer, “The ETL Certified Squall AC Adaptor with Car Charger & Power Bank is a must have for everyone. This three-in-one design allows you to charge your device through the 2,200 Li-Ion power bank if on the go, through the car charger if in a vehicle or the AC Adaptor if next to a power outlet. Blue LED indicator lights show how much power is left in the power bank. This product has passed ETL standards.”

For marketing purposes the Squall Charger and Power Bank can be imprinted in full color at  1.25″ H x 1.50″ W.  There are two USB ports for charging. Currently Squall Charger and Power Bank is only available in black. This is not the best looking charger out there, but it certainly is one of the most practical, and that means it will likely be used a lot, and get your marketing message seen at every usage.

Please contact us at info@proformagreen.com if you would like more information on the Squall Charger and Power Bank.

 

 

Ultra-Secure Military Grade Datashur® Encrypted USB Flash Drive

Easy as 1-2-3! 1.Enter your PIN… 2.Plug & Play… 3.Unplug to auto-lock.

Easy as 1-2-3! 1.Enter your PIN… 2.Plug & Play… 3.Unplug to auto-lock.

USB flash drives are designed to carry data. Sometimes that data needs to be a little more secure than the average USB can handle. The USBDS USB 2.0 Datashur® Encrypted USB Flash Drive DS is one of the first USB drives I have seen on the promo market with PIN code access.

Here is the description of the drive from the manufacturer, “Datashur® is the world’s most secure, easy to use and affordable USB flash drive, employing PIN code access with military grade AES 256-bit hardware encryption. The Datashur incorporates a rechargeable battery allowing the user to enter a 7-15 digit PIN onto the on-board keypad before connecting the drive to the USB port.”

They also point out that the  USBDS USB 2.0 Datashur® Encrypted USB Flash Drive DS is FIPS 140-2 – Level 3 Certified and HIPAA compliant. Both of which help to explain the manufacturer’s tagline of Protect your data. Protect your brand.

Memory is offered at 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB. The imprint area for the USBDS USB 2.0 Datashur® Encrypted USB Flash Drive DS is pretty standard at 2-1/2”w x 1/2”h. They only run in black, decoration can be an imprint in white, metallic silver, metallic gold, or laser engrave.

Of course, it is the security features, not fancy imprinting, that will make the USBDS USB 2.0 Datashur® Encrypted USB Flash Drive DS stand out in the industry.

Please contact us at info@proformagreen.com if you would like more information on the USBDS USB 2.0 Datashur® Encrypted USB Flash Drive DS.

 

 

Rock On™ Stone Rechargeable Power Bank

Full color imprinting

Full color imprinting

Rechargeable power banks are very useful and very popular in the industry, and now in the Rock On™ Stone Rechargeable Power Bank, we have one that looks like a stone.

So yes, the first thing you think – I thought – is why? Then you start to remember all those companies where a stone can be tied to their brand. Like the building industry. Or camping and outdoor industry. Or solid as a rock slogans for bank and insurance industry. Construction equipment manufacturers. Nature resorts. Building or home supply retailers. Paving companies. If you start thinking about it, a stone is a great shape for a marketing hook.

On top of the shape, the Rock On™ Stone Rechargeable Power Bank is really a pretty great power bank. I have had one of these for a few months now – thank you ALLinONE – and at 4400 mAh it easily keeps my iPhone ready to go on long flights, or business meetings.

The Rock On™ Stone Rechargeable Power Bank has a very elegant, and easy to read four dot readout to show you how much of a change is left in the unit, and a soft, smooth texture that makes it feel much more ‘natural’ than your common power bank. And, final bonus, they can be imprinted with full color artwork, so your brand message is going to look great.

I really did not want to end this blog saying that the Rock On™ Stone Rechargeable Power Bank will allow your client’s electronics to rock on, but then I could not help myself. In part I blame their campy promotional video.

Please contact us at info@proformagreen.com if you would like more information on the Rock On™ Stone Rechargeable Power Bank.