by Kirby Hasseman
It’s time to bridge the Appreciation Gap. It’s time to tell our best customers, employees, board members (and others) how much we appreciate their time, effort and money that they give us! In short, it’s time to say “thank you.” This is the time of year to find those ideas…and we are here to help! That’s why we wrote this blog about 7 Spectacular gift ideas for the year end. These are sweet. On the other hand, not everyone has the same budget! So we want to give you options! With that in mind, here are some really cool branded merchandise items that are under $25! UL Persona Power Bank: Though you might be thinking that not everyone on your list is perfect for a tech gift, nearly everyone has a phone! And if you have a phone, you know the frustration of having it get low on battery. Here is how you swoop in to help! This cool looking power bank will charge their phone quickly and efficiently…and look cool in the process! iRock Elite Bluetooth Speaker: You can help your team keep the holidays festive with this bluetooth speaker! It’s small and cool looking with a good sound. In addition, it has a built in microphone so you can even take calls while using it. It’s perfect for that “business in the front, party in the back” kind of day! Pivot Stand Worklight: For the people on your list that love to “get work done,” this one is super functional. With a design that allows the light to be set up a different angles, this throws out a lot of light so you see it tight spaces. Urban Peak Quest 12 Can Cooler: If you want to give the people on your list something super functional AND fun, then this might be for you. The thicker inside liner is designed for longer lasting lift and more wear and tear (think better quality). Do you know anyone on your list that might need a cold beverage during the holidays? We do too. So that’s just a quick list of cool items under $25! Want more ideas? You can email your Hasseman Marketing rep! Don’t have one? No problem. Click here to find more “marketing joy.” Or click here and we can get you hooked up with someone right away. Finally, make sure you never miss an update. Sign up for our VIP newsletter right below!
by Kirby Hasseman
It’s hard to believe it’s nearly here! For over a decade, all of us at Hasseman Marketing have put on a show designed to entertain and amaze our customers and prospects. The idea is to create a place where some of our best suppliers can meet with our customers so they can get great ideas for their year end gifts…and plan for next year! As a matter of fact, here are is a blog we wrote with 4 reasons you should attend this year! And guess what? The event is this week! After months of talking about it and planning for it…it’s hard to believe! The theme this year is The Great Outdoors and the event is this Thursday October 11th from Noon to 5pm at the Lake Park Pavilion. Need directions? You can find info here. But what do you bring? We have a post about that too. Here are a few things to bring to the show to make sure it’s a success. Whether you are a customer or you are “just interested” in checking us out, this is a great event for you to attend. As we always say, we are throwing a party, so we want everyone to come! See you this Thursday! Make sure you never miss an update! You can follow us on Facebook. But one of the best ways is to sign up for our VIP newsletter. You can do that below!
by Kirby Hasseman
As a rule, I enjoy travel. I like to go new places. I like the adventure. I like new things. And, in truth, it usually makes me appreciate home. But in midst of the chaos of travel, it’s easy to get lost in it. On a recent trip, I was doing just that. It was the first leg of the trip and I had started the morning really early. When I left my house, it was just before 5am. I took the hour and a half trip to the airport in the darkness in stride. Now I was on a flight…tired. Then I looked out the window on the descent into Nashville. Though everyone around me was engrossed on their phones, looking at magazines, or lost in sleep, I had just a moment to remind me about the beauty that is all around us. The mountain tops were reaching to the sky through the low clouds creating an amazing image that was worthy of breaking me from my traveling trance. It reminded me how blessed I am to get to travel and see the world. It reminded me how blessed I am to choose what I do. It reminded me that in doing this, I get to see people I respect. It’s a wonderful world in which we live. Sometimes we just need to take a moment to appreciate the beauty that is all around us.
by Kirby Hasseman
It’s that time of year. What time of year, you ask? It’s that time of year that the mornings get cooler, the leaves begin to change colors, and football is on TV! Hooray! It’s also the time of year that most organizations need to start thinking about “thank you.” It’s time to make sure your customers, employees, sales team and board members know how much you appreciate them. (It’s time to bridge the Appreciation Gap…I talk about that here). But what do you get them? How do you make it special? We can help. Today we take a look at some really cool executive branded gifts your team will love. Sonosphere Bluetooth Speaker: This is the perfect executive gift for that person that spends time at their desk. The Sonosphere will serve as a constant reminder of your appreciation for them. And since the minimum is 1…you could even personalize it. iLuv Personal Assistant/Bluetooth Speaker: Speaking of tech, how about tying your bluetooth speaker into your personal Alexa assistant? Yes…that would be cool. Your special guests can do just that with this cool piece! RamblerPack Backpack: Simple. Functional. On trend. This backpack fits in all 3 of these categories. Make sure you can head from the office, to the gym, to wherever and do it in style! Check out details on this one here. Urban Peak Gift Set: I love this gift set so much I got it for my team last year! This awesome cooler bag (great functional size) pairs with all of the drinkware you could need! It comes with 3 Vacuum sealed pieces with the 30 oz, the 20 oz and the 3 in 1. This is cool for everyone on your list! Coleman® 36-Hour 42-Can Marine Soft-Sided Cooler: If you want my favorite cooler on the market right now, you have found it. I even wrote about it here. This is a great size because it holds 42 cans, but is still manageable. It keeps ice for 36 hours and it has a cool accessible top that I love. You can find more info here. Thumpah Bluetooth Speaker: Get the party started, well, thumping with this super cool bluetooth speaker. If you have someone that wants to experience music on the go, this is your go to item!
Westbridge Leather Rucksack: this piece is sure to impress. Okay…so that is a great place to start! There are plenty of other options available! Need more ideas? You can shop online here. Or we can help you as well. Just click here if you need more ideas or if you want to set up a consultation. Finally, make sure you never miss an update. Sign up for our VIP newsletter here.
by Kirby Hasseman
-Everyone can take…and most people do. It takes a special person to give.- That’s why I am excited to share that my daughter, Jade Hasseman, is organizing a Clothing Drive again this year in Coshocton. You may remember that she organized one last year…and the results were amazing. I even talked about it in the DMJ podcast here. Last year, Jade saw a need at her school. Some kids simply did not have some of the basic necessities. Her idea started simple enough. She felt like her and her friends had plenty. So they could donate their extra clothing for those in need. That is wonderful…and would have been fine. But the idea took off. Not only did the Coshocton community step up to donate clothing off all sizes, but so did people outside of Coshocton too! It’s worth a special shout out to Andrea Debottis from Flying Colors Imprinting, who donated 2 full skids of samples for people in need. In the end, we filled the Coshocton High School cafeteria for 2 days and gave away nearly everything to families in need. It was heartwarming!
So the event is happening again this year! Jade has made arrangements to partner with several other student organizations and we are soliciting donations again. How Can You Help? I am so glad you asked. There are several ways you can be a part of this cool event. 1. Clean Out Your Closet: The easiest way to help is to simply look through your closet. Find the really nice items that you no longer need, and donate them to the drive. 2. Cold Hard Cash (or checks): Jade will be accepting monetary donations so she can get some basic toiletries. We were surprised by those that did not have some of the basics last year…and we want to address that too! 3. Check with your organization: Does your organization have misprints, samples, a closet full of goodies that no one uses? If so, they would likely be perfect for this! Like I said, one of the most impactful donations came from Andrea Debottis because we were able to serve so many with her donation. Be like Andrea! Jade has created a Facebook event so you can keep on progress (you can find that here). She has set a deadline for collections ending November 2 with distribution around the first of December. But in the meantime, if you want to donate (especially those outside of Coshocton County), please reach out to us at Hasseman Marketing. We will help to coordinate the when and where. Thanks for considering. Thanks for helping. Thanks for making a difference. Want to make sure you never miss an update? Sign up for our VIP newsletter here. We want to help you make a difference every day.
