Happy Holly Daze

The FUPP Team wishes everyone a safe and 

happy holiday season.

See you back here in 2013!

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People of FUPP

As tonight is the human holiday of Hallween-ween, it is now official that I am to be addressed as your "Supreme Leader" in all official communications.  As founding father of the fun, unique promotion people (FUPP) - we pride ourselves in creating and leading the way to thinking out of the box. All in favour, agreed, motion carried!  Thank you and Have A Happy Human Hallween-ween.

Hats Off to Rapper Eminem

Yo Bro, Get Your Brand Noticed! 

The word is out that Eminem will use a hat to promote his new album.  T-shirts have long been the staple product for music artists but his hat may end up becoming a fashion statement and not just a souvenir or a promotional product.  When you combine fabric, colours and printing techniques a regular baseball cap can be turned into a truly unique branding product.

Unlock the 007 in you. You have 70 seconds!

George Carlin Advertising Lullaby

The Good Ol Days are Back!

You know the sayings: What Goes Around Comes Around or What's Old Is New !  

Well their back and better then ever - The Original Floaty Ballpoint Pens.  You know the pen that has an image or picture that once you tip it it floats back and forth, yes, my dear fellow, that's it!

Original Floating Pen

You now can get custom imprinted and custom images and have your own unique Floating Pen for your next sales promotion, souvenir line, product launch, contest prize giveaway and more.

Using Promotional Gifts to Promote your Online Business

Ways to help grow your business with Hey Marketing Guru & FUPP !  

 

The link below gives you some tips.  Contact us, we'll help fill in the blanks and work with you.

Using Promotional Gifts to Promote your Online Business

Thought of the Day - It's ONIM !

Interesting and quite perplexing if you want to go down this road.  It's kind of like the Chicken and The Egg.   I tuned into a new TV show called "Perception", last night online.  Eric  McCormack (from Will & Grace) plays a neuro scientist / college professor who uses his talent to help solve criminal cases.  Now here's the point, in this episode, he made a comment about processed sugar being bad for ones' health.  Now regardless of that his character went on to say that it was a game plan so to speak that processed sugar could lead to diabetes which in turn could lead to the pharmaceutical industry making money off people who developed diabetes. Hence this episode focused on a drug from a pharmaceutical company and a murder case.  If you just ponder this for a nanosecond and please don't get to deep in thought could it be true?   I prefer to stick to the theory from me ol' friend Mary Poppins - "A spoon full of sugar helps the medicine go down....."

ONIM (no it's not my mantra, when said 3 times to yourself) - Oh No It's Monday!

The Big Picture

Looking for a unique interactive mall, 

airport directory, exhibit display?   

65 Inch Interactive Touch Wall Display

 Our 65 inch Interactive Touch Screen Wall, will grab everyone's attention!

 

Entertain customers with fantastic games, find locations, explore the universe.  You've seen sci-fi films and television shows use touch screen systems well now we can go beyond traditional displays and bring you right into the 21st Century and beyond. 

Features include 32 touch points, works with Win 7 and 8 software, LED screen. Vandal-proof aluminum frame and scratch-resistant glass available and adjusts to any indoor lighting environment.

Mirror Mirror On The Wall

Who's The Best Brand?

Are you a fan of Disney, or the hit show Once Upon A Time?  Looking for a magical twist on marketing?  
Well our creative magical wizards with the help of Mirror Spirit can come close but we can't promise to cast a permanent magic spell on your customers.
Take a look here my precious fans....

Magic Mirror

Your magical mirror will show your logo in full color in glowing details.  Now  if you wish you can ask our wizards(only if you are of pure heart) to conjure up a secret potion spell that will feature different product images that will change while your unsuspecting fans gaze deep into the mirror.

W3 Power and Beyond!

  

http://www.publiciteadfactory.com/w3_power3a.htm

Our new W3 Power web marketing services can help you increase brand exposure. From Personal URLs, Virtual Trade Shows, Affordable Web based Page Flip Catalogs and Website Actors.

Think Ink not Pink, unless it's October!

Name An Item Used Everyday?

Survey says - Ballpoint Pens!

1. Did you know that in 1945 Gimbels Department Store sold 10,000 pens in one day! 
2. Over 70 percent of people carry a pen with them at all time.
3. More than 75% percent of those who carry a handbag or purse have access to at least one pen in their purse/handbag. 
4. Over 50% percent of people who receive a promotional pen say they keep the pen for as long as it writes. 

Now, think of how often you use a pen in your daily life?

10 times a day?

5 times a day?

Everyday?

Three to five days out of a week?

Several times a month?

Remember each time someone uses your pen, they see your name, message, website address, etc.

When you are looking at promoting your image, name, company or event can you think of a better low cost effective means to get your message in to the hands and minds of people each and every day?

Register Online

Virtual Trade Shows & Sales Conferences

We now offer along with our regular trade show displays, signage, etc - the ability to give you a virtual trade show package.  What does this mean?  Well, you can host your own virtual trade shows, job fairs, sales conferences, product launches online and avoid all the hassle of a regular show.  So, no more renting an exhibition hall venue, booking hotels, finding equipment suppliers/contractors, etc.  You can choose form a huge variety of templates for your booths, design them yourself, upload video presentations, sales brochures, VCards and more.  You can also use our virtual sales packages to compliment your regular shows.  It's a great way for people who can't attend your show to attend it and participate online from their home or office.

Office Boredom

Okay so someone goofed off and made us watch Yahoo Screen this afternoon - so now we're hooked on Nikki Boyer Make-a-Baby!  You have to admit, the tune is catchy, Nikki Boyer is cute and her facial expressions in the video are perfect.

Where's my card??????

Don't tell me you lost your business cards again?

That's like the second time in the last 2 days!  Okay buddy, here is the perfect solution for you Card Packs.   You see just like mine, your own custom printed business card bound in a little booklet.  Just tear one off and there you go - no more lost cards.  I keep one in my car, briefcase so I am never at a loss for my cards.  They are great for networking events too!  No more fumbling around, is it in this pocket or in my wallet...

You get 25 custom printed cards in each Card Pack with the choice of front and back printing, full color, variety of card stocks with or without lamination.

Card Packs the elegant new way to carry business cards!

Business Card Packs

Did You Just Walk All Over Me?

Marketing Friends - Worship the ground they walk on!

These boots were made for walking....yes that is right, we can imprint vinyl floor graphics to be applied to any floor surface even concrete!  With custom logo entrance mats branding goes beyond the t-shirt or ballpoint pen.  Our logo mats can be ordered in full color imprints with a minimum quantity of just one mat.  We also do counter mats too, so your message can be seen at the cash or point of sale.  Aside from making a statement, they can help keep your store, office, hospital, lobby areas clean from dirt and grime. Our logo mats come in a variety of materials, colors and sizes for both indoor and outdoor uses.

Provide safety so customers avoid slipping on wet floors in bad weather and keep your image clean and colorful.  Companies that want to make a grand entrance - give us a call.  Some items can be made in USA and or Canada. 

Goooooood Mornnnnnnning Everyone

Branding is the key in getting you noticed, correct?

Well here are two unique products that can make anyone look like the big guys!

 

Want your mail to be seen and not thrown away?
Want you sales borchure to get attention?
Want your grand prize winner to be thrilled when they get their prize envelope say - You Won! 
Want your mail to go to the top of the pile and get opened first? 


Well, if you said "yes" to any of these questions then you need The Amazing, The Astounding Courier Style Envelope.  When it absolutely, positively, has to Grab Their Attention!

Yes, folks that is right....

1. Made in USA.
2. Full colour printing.
3. High gloss laminate.
4. 15 pt stock.
5. Zip strip flap, so it is exactly like any courier envelope from the big guys!
6. Affordable minimum - start at 200 pieces.
7. 5 different sizes from 6.125 x 9.125 inches; 9 x 11.75; 9 x 15; 11.75 x 13.5 and 10 x 12.5 inches.

You will get noticed, these are exactly the same style as any overnight envelope used by major couriers but with your message, logo, image, full colour design made for you!  Our courier mailers(envelopes) features a simple peel and seal self sealing closure and has an easy-to-open zip tear strip for your convenience.

Custom Courier Style Branded Envelope, 15 pt C1S stock

Now for our next image branding product grab your coffee & let's get some donuts!

That's right - your own custom full colour printed gable style Donut boxes in 4 different sizes.

Custom printed Gable style Donut Boxes

They can be used for candy, cookies, donuts, bagels and or croissants.   So make a splash at your sales meetings, impress clients with a free lunch, on sales or referral calls, introduce new products or services.  Real estate agents can use them at open houses, hotels can use them to give clients a business lunch on the go.

• Business Card slot on roof.
• High gloss laminate, 24 pt C1S.
• Food safe compliant.
• Entire box imprinted.
• Fours sizes: 4.375 x 1.875 x 2.5; 6.375 x 3.375 x 3.375; 10 x 4.375 x 5.875 and 11 x 4.375 x 8.5 inches. 
• Minimum on some sizes start at 250 units
• Made in USA.
• Stock designs available.

Building your brand and relationships that's the key to the fun, unique promotion people.

TGIF WRAP UP

The FUPP team want me to remind everyone that we do full color, full service printing from business cards, labels, stationery, thank you cards, greeting cards, invitations and more!

Along with our great printing service we can do custom printed sticky notes in a minimum quantity of 1 sticky note pad!   Plus we can engrave or imprinted a full color logo on a ballpoint  as well with only a minimum order of 1 ballpoint pen.We also have an array of custom photo gifts too that you can use for employee wards, recognition, thank you, family gifts, pick me ups.   Think of the value this can be for you in promoting an event.

 

Clothing - don't forget us, we have great styles and amazing methods of imprinting logos , heat transfers, rhinestones, embroidery, we can even imprint your design all over the front/back/sleeve...you want a knock out style t-shirt for your next event - call us.  In this Tie-Dye T-Shirt, look closely for the logo in the design - what ya think of that?

Unique Tie-Dye T- Shirt adds your logo using two types of processes

 

We also decided that we want our own food truck!  Montréal is a great city but we need food trucks.  We are behind the times, let's get with it city hall!  Do you know how expensive rent is for a 1,000 square foot space plus equipment - ichiwowowwa!  But someone could have a food truck, start their own business, create jobs, Amigos!  If NYC, Toronto, Vancouver, London, Hey even Paris, France has a California style food truck.   

 

Plus just think of all the great ideas for promotional products with a food truck - cha-ching!

 

Some fun news - there is a bed that makes itself...you heard of a cupcake vending machine, well now there's a pizza vending machine that makes your pizza to order, your toppings, bakes it, folds the box and delivers it to you and you can also watch it baking...and in the UK not only can you get a professionally cooked dinner delivered to your home, they will even bring the dirty dishes to throw in your kitchen sink to further show how hard you slaved over the stove to feed your hungry guests!  Next time if they wondered did she really cook this, well ladies and gentlemen, I present to you the proof - Volià!

Awesome Paper & Plastic Re-useable Cups

Our line of plastic and paper cups promote your corporate image with such detail and clarity. From dishwasher safe, reusable plastic cup choices to single-use, Paper HOT & COLD cups.

We can create a cup for any event, restaurant, trade show, wedding, party, using your custom art and photographs or use one of many free stock designs. We got lids and straws too!  We even have a size that is great for ice cream and frozen yogurt sales. From 8 oz - 44 oz sizes all made in the USA with awesome full colour graphics.  Your designed is printed flat and then formed into the cup, so you always get perfect aligned art.  None of this direct print on factory ready made cups, that limits you on how many colours or how big or small you can print.

Our plastic cups are recyclable where polypropylene plastic (5) is recycled, are top rack dishwasher safe and can be washed many times.  And make a great souvenir too!  Some cup models start at a minimum order of only 125 units.

Awesome full colour Paper & Plastic Drink Cups

Come On Down

Prize Dice Game

You're A Winner with the fun, unique promotion people!

With our Customized Prize Wheels, Plinko and Dice Games - your custom game show hits the trade show floor, contest booth or in-store promos. 

Tell them Johnny, what do they get!  Alright Nick.  These lovely ABS plastic floor or table top models can make your next event a million dollar winner! These units can be customized with their own graphics and logos and create excitement for any brand.  Spin the wheel and a lucky contestant can win a trip to Cancun or even a brand new car!  That's right, Nick  and they can also win cash and big prizes with Plinko or Prize Dice.  So Johnny, who's going to be our the next game show participant?  Well, Nick let's see it's......your the next lucky winner with the fun, unique promotion people..come on....

Prize winners must meet eligibility requirements of  their State or Province. Be of legal age. All prizes are awarded as is, no substitution is allowed.  Rules and contest prize selection are determined by the advertiser. This has been a FUPP Production in association with HeyMarketingGuru Enterprises.

Large floor model Prize Wheel

Plinko Game

Food - OMG!

Calories Galore - MEDIC

Had DQ coupons and the great thing about a coupon is sometimes you really don't want the item but if you can save money then hey, why not?  So being a fan of Iced Cappuccino from Tim Horton's, even though I love Dunkin' Donuts and Krispy Kreme.  I wondered what is Frozen Hot Chocolate from DQ?  Hmmm, have a coupon, let's try it boys and gurls.  Took the peanut butter flavour and sorry to say Tim - bye bye Ice Caps, hello Frozen Hot Chocolate!!!!  OMG, double OMG, quadruple OMG, just drink it but don't even look up the calories.

And last night hit Smoke's Poutinerie - okay I did say diet, uh maybe that was next week?  Yeah, I think so...

FUPP Patrol Crescent Street

So today the FUPP Patrol aka yours truly and the gang herein known as "the fun, unique promotion people" wanted to see what marketing hype was at Grand Prix Weekend in Montréal on Crescent Street.

Well, we were not impressed - I guess the idea been there done type of thing didn't thrill me.  In a way, with all the promotional ideas and products we see available from worldwide sources nothing grabbed me while walking the site.  I think if they were on Celebrity Apprentice they would have lost.  Even some of the so called advertisers' brand ambassadors seem to be missing that je ne sais quoi.  And funny, there didn't seem to be any brand ambassadors aka eye candy for the women, only for the men.  We know that the Grand Prix is geared towards men but advertisers could also appeal to women race fans too?

I think there could of been a lot more innovation and if advertisers are going to hand out something I would hope it be more then a business card or paper bookmark.  You want to grab my attention at a street event, the last thing I want to take home as a freebie is a paper bookmark! 

I get tons of company business cards at trade shows guys!  And not impressed by one company of displaying sexy portraits at a public event when parents are walking around with kids ages 2-6.

Anyone can do marketing and promotions but if you can't grab the heart of an industry veteran (gee did I say that - lol) and wow him then maybe you have to re-think the plan.  This is the key time to have sampling events, bribe me and make me want to buy your product.  Hence no samples, no free beverages, just a lot of free sunshine and Montreals' Finest in full force.

Recycled Id Bracelets

We love these new USA made bracelets - a stylish way to promote a cause.  Silicone awareness bands are fun but these add a new twist to fashionistas.  Clients can choose from colour nylon or recycled tire material for their bands and the pewter beads are handcrafted from new and recycled material.  Pewter name beads come in different sizes and you can have a different message on all 4 sides of the bead.

Recycled Id Bracelet with pewter bead and nylon band

WELCOME Hello Anyone Out There, Oh Hi, Please to Meet You

Welcome to my world and the blog of the fun, unique promotion people.  This comes to you from a little corner of the world called Montréal. 

As with all things in life passion creates art whether it is being a Master Chef, (yes, we do like Gordon Ramsey), a doctor, a sales representative, a teacher - I have always personally felt that if you love your job then you can be a success.

Success to some is money but one can have achieved success in many other ways.

"The fun, unique promotion people" and as we say en francais, "les gens de la promotion amusante".  You might wonder who we are or what we do - well maybe it's better if I tell you what we don't do at Publicité Ad Factory® Inc.


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