Russ Berrie
10 Most Memorable Promotional Gifts
As a change from Top 10 Tips this month we thought we’d list the 10 most memorable Promotional Gifts (seasonal or otherwise). So, we asked around the great and good in the industry and came up with the following:
1. Edwin Mutton, Director-General of the Institute of Sales Promotion claims, ‘The best has to be a Christmas hamper. Forget Fortnum and Mason or Harrods as they contain so many things – Pickled Crabs in Aspic Jelly or Pomegranate Seeds in Pigs Head Sauce – which no sane person ever eats. The best I ever received was from Jenners of Edinburgh – absolutely full of the top brands of traditional Christmas goodies.
2. Contrasting with that is Edwin’s list of worst gifts, noted as being ‘the 25th pocket diary, the 125th calendar or the 200th pen!’
3. The first prize for the gift remembered for being in the worst taste goes to Melanie Osborne, Sales Director of Special EFX, who recalls, ‘Toilet handle shaped keyrings on a toilet chain fitting, engraved with ‘Flushed with success!’
4. The second prize for bad taste goes to a pair of boxer shorts with Christmas trees on paired with a red fury thong. The sender of this memory withheld their name …. Perhaps because she sent it onto someone else for Christmas.
5. Back with the hamper theme, Gail Holm, Event Director, Promotional Marketing Exhibition says her most memorable promotional gift was a hamper full of Heinz Baked Beans products – tins, apron, mug, magnet, etc. She doesn’t say whether it was her best or her worst memory, but judging by her next comment, I think we can all guess!
6. Gail’s best corporate Christmas card came from Russ Berrie and depicted all the staff as Christmas baubles with Christmas hats on!
7. Here at Tarsus, Paul Sung remembers a client who sent 2006 diaries … at the end of December 2006.
8. His team mate (excuse the pun) Ash Ali remembers Celtic mugs being sent to Rangers Supporters club – ouch!
9. Ian Allchild, Chairman of Volume Exhibitions Limited cites a company that sent a hamper full of meat and hams to one of their biggest customers, but they were orthodox Jews, so not impressed. He advises, ‘Check your gifts and your recipients’ tastes as that’s not quite the Kosher thing to do.’
10. For my part, one of the most useful Promotional Gifts. I’ve received is staring me in the face, it’s a magnetic pen, from Magna Pen, that sits on my computer. I always know where it is.
And, I’m just going to reach for it to sign all my Christmas cards. As there are so many of you who contribute to and read promotional-merchandise.org.uk I can’t send you all an individual card, but I would like to wish you a happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year. For further information, promotional news and related product categories of user interest see promotional gifts and business gifts.
About the Author
The editor team is for Promotional-Merchandise.org.uk, which is the most popular sites online for sourcing promotional products and items. The site includes hundreds suppliers who provide good Promotional Gifts. Please visit www.promotional-merchandise.org.uk for more details.
Baxter – Musical Dog – Russ Berrie
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Mr. And Mrs. Mug Set By Russ Berrie $21.99 Blue Mrs. on the mugs. tall x 5 in. wide with handle. wide x 4 in. tall. Cup measures 3.2 in. This Georgous Mug Set Features a grey Mr. Comes gift boxed. Gift Box Measures 11 in…. |
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John Deere 11oz Green Mug $9.99 Do you love John Deere tractors or know someone who is crazy about them? If so, this John Deere green mug will make the perfect addition to the collection. The ceramic John Deere mug will hold 11oz of your favorite beverage.Don’t delay and order one today! Quantities are limited…. |
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New York Mets Coffee Mug $8.39 Wake up with thoughts of the Mets every morning or give a great gift for home, the office or anywhere else with this New York Mets Coffee Mug from Encore. Features full color raised logo and team wordmark on the front…. |
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Thomas Kinkade Bridge of Faith Night Light $19.99 Gorgeous Thomas Kinkade Night Light… |
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RUSS Berrie 4-Inch Magnolia Porcelain Night Light $19.95 Reproduction enameled artwork decorates this lovely lampshade style magnolia floral night light. For those who like to leave a light on for anyone getting up in the night, it provides a muted glow of light, and in daytime, a decorative accent. Porcelain. On/off switch…. |
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Thomas Kinkade NightLight-A Trusted Friend, Bluebell 2009 $14.95 … |
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Shining Stars Search For The Secret Star $0.81 Share the fun and excitement with your favorite Shining Stars Friends in their first Star-Studded animated adventure!… |
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Santoro Interactive 3-D Swing Card, Monkey Greeting Card $6.89 The most detailed, well-designed, and interesting cards we’ve ever seen! Not only does each card pop out easily from an envelope into amazing 3D shapes, but each also has a multiplicity of moving parts that allow the objects in the center to swing back and forth…. |
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Pop up Rose Greeting Card $7.50 This unique elasticated three dimensional card automatically jumps to life when removed from envelope. It can be kept flat and opened when required, recreating a memorable occasion. This card is truly a collectible and will be treasured for years. A miracle in paper engineering! Write your message in the panel provided and place in the envelope for mailing…. |
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Russ Baby – PREGNANCY CALENDAR This popular best-selling calender lets Mothers-to-be know what to expect when they’re expecting. Each features a 40-week guide to prenatal care and follows baby’s development month-by-month with useful information pertaining to pregnancy…. |
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Russ Berrie Yomiko Boxer 12-inch Collectible Plush Dog $13.39 This Yomiko stuffed Canine by Russ Berrie looks so life-like and soft. Each piece exhibits air brushed features, crystal eyes and is made with plush Caress fabric which is remarkably soft to the touch. |
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1970 VINTAGE BEAR TROLL DOLL LEPRECHAUN RUSS BERRIE NOT JIGGLER HAIR BUNCH $39.99 |
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RUSS Berrie Bears From The Past Charcoal Teddy Bear Small $14.79 |
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RUSS Berrie Bears From The Past Light Brown Teddy Bear Small $14.79 |
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RUSS Berrie Bears From The Past Brown Teddy Bear Small $14.79 |
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Stuffed Plush Teddy Bear Russ Berrie Mayflower Small $24.99 |
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B NEW teddy bear Russ Berrie “Ainsley” 2010 release $36.45 |
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8″ Russ Berrie Brown Bear – Will – Mint Condition $4.49 |
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Russ Berrie Alexandra Bear $19.99 |
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RUSS BERRIE UK EDITION ROYAL GUARD BEAR ARCHIE EUC $55.00 |
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RUSS BERRIE Black Plush TEDDY BEAR Toy 7 1/2″ tall $4.50 |
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11″ RUSS BERRIE DARLY PINK HIPPO SOFT SQUISHY GUC P-122 $4.75 |
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Vtg RUSS Berrie Wood Dollhouse Furniture Chair Hutch Chest Sofa Table LOT NIP $19.00 |
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Adorable Le Artiste Teddy Town Bear pose-able NWT RARE RETIRED Russ Berrie $8.00 |
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Russ Berrie Lambert Lamb Sheep Plush Toy $5.35 |
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RUSS THE COUNTRY FOLKS BERRIE TOP DOG $20.99 |
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Vintage Russ Berrie POTTY Lil Stinker Stuffed BEAR $9.99 |
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9″ Russ Berrie 2006 SHINING STARS Plush Happy Frog Green MINT No code $1.99 |
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RUSS BERRIE OLD FASHIONED TAN PLUSH 14″ BEAR DEXTER $35.99 |
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Russ Berrie #44761 LADY EDWINA VINTAGE COLLECTION 15″ $51.00 |
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Russ Berrie #100349 WESLEY, 12″ mint w/ tag NEW from our Retail Store $19.00 |
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COLLECTABLE AVON RANDALL BEAR PLUSH SOFT TOY 5″ BY RUSS BERRIE $4.73 |
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RUSS BERRIE CLOTH RAG DOLL TROLL BLUE EYE 100% HUGGABLE $20.00 |
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Russ Berrie Plush 14″ Tall Easter Bunny Troll Doll 2309 Eggs Pink Hair $29.99 |
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RUSS BERRIE – I LOVE YOU BEAR PLUSH SOFT TOY $1.56 |
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Russ Berrie Christmas Winter Troll Doll Green Hair 18046 $19.99 |
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Russ Berrie Clown Troll Doll Yellow Blue Pink 18317 $19.99 |
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RUSS BERRIE & CO BEIGE FURRY BEAR WITH SWEATER 9″ $1.95 |
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Set of 2 Russ Berrie Halloween Mini Pumpkin Train Troll Dolls $19.99 |
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Plush Russ Berrie Teddy Bear Spriggs Sprigs Plaid Bow Ribbon Floppy Tan Shaggy $4.99 |
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17″ Sandy, the Lamb by Russ Berrie $19.95 |
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