<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><feed xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27672587</id><updated>2007-04-16T02:58:56.450-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Corporate awards &amp; promotional gifts America</title><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.martinawards.com/corporate-awards.html'></link><link rel='next' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/27672587/posts/default?start-index=26&amp;max-results=25'></link><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/27672587/posts/default'></link><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.martinawards.com/atom.xml'></link><author><name>Corporate awards &amp; promotional gifts</name></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www2.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>40</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27672587.post-8280764553345970357</id><published>2007-04-16T01:44:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2007-04-16T02:58:56.509-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='mothers day'></category><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='corporate gifts'></category><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='promotional give aways'></category><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='advertising promotional items'></category><title type='text'>Mother's day - promotional items</title><summary type='text'>Mother's Day is a holiday honouring mothers, celebrated (on various days) in many places around the world. Mothers often receive gifts on this day. Mothers Day is celebrated on the 2nd Sunday of May in the United States, which means that May 13, 2007 is mother's day.

Every mother appreciate being recognized, especially in a working environment.  Many mangers are also mothers so it would not be </summary><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.martinawards.com/2007/04/mothers-day-promotional-items.html'></link><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/27672587/posts/default/8280764553345970357'></link><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/27672587/posts/default/8280764553345970357'></link><author><name>Corporate awards &amp; promotional gifts</name></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27672587.post-3979455076338493394</id><published>2007-04-10T01:59:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2007-04-10T02:33:48.174-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='promotional gift ideas'></category><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='advertising promotional items'></category><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='promotional products'></category><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='promotional gifts'></category><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='promotionals'></category><title type='text'>Promotional gift ideas for 7 July 2007</title><summary type='text'>It feels like yesterday when we started 2007 and look, we are already in March 2007 with Easter behind us.  In 2007 the superstitious have 7/7/2007 to look forward to.  In this post we will look at some opportunities to use this particular date for corporate promotions and promotional gift ideas for this special day.

July 7, 2007 is fully booked as far as wedding reception venues and churces are</summary><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.martinawards.com/2007/04/promotional-gift-ideas-for-7-july-2007.html'></link><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/27672587/posts/default/3979455076338493394'></link><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/27672587/posts/default/3979455076338493394'></link><author><name>Corporate awards &amp; promotional gifts</name></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27672587.post-3318402191790673508</id><published>2007-04-02T01:03:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2007-04-02T01:33:14.782-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='sunglass retainer'></category><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='trade show items'></category><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='eye wear retainer'></category><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='eyewear retainer'></category><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='give-aways'></category><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='free-bees'></category><title type='text'>Trade show items - eyewear retainer</title><summary type='text'>Trade shows present great opportunities for small, medium and large business owners to build their brand using give-aways.  

Trade show items are popular for branding as users normally wear the goods on other occassions than just attending a trade show and it is customary for business to print their logo, positioning statement or corporate message on free trade show items.

This week we are </summary><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.martinawards.com/2007/04/trade-show-items-eyewear-retainer.html'></link><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/27672587/posts/default/3318402191790673508'></link><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/27672587/posts/default/3318402191790673508'></link><author><name>Corporate awards &amp; promotional gifts</name></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27672587.post-5087002000064476380</id><published>2007-03-05T01:17:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2007-03-05T01:40:56.916-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='tradeshow promo items'></category><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='corporate gifts'></category><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='promotional-gifts'></category><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='give-aways'></category><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='promotional gifts'></category><title type='text'>Promotional gifts - computer mouse keyholder</title><summary type='text'>Featured promotional gifts
Computer mouse key holder with flashlight with white light.

Looking for a great give away or promotional gifts? Try our key lights! Computer mouse key holder with flashlight with white light.

Colors available: Black, Blue, Clear, Red, Translucent Black, Translucent Blue, Translucent Green, Translucent Orange, Translucent Purple, Translucent Red, Translucent Yellow, </summary><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.martinawards.com/2007/03/promotional-gifts-computer-mouse.html'></link><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/27672587/posts/default/5087002000064476380'></link><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/27672587/posts/default/5087002000064476380'></link><author><name>Corporate awards &amp; promotional gifts</name></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27672587.post-254637136494300268</id><published>2007-01-15T00:16:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2007-03-05T01:10:47.500-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='advertising specialties'></category><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='specialty items'></category><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='specialty ads'></category><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='specialty advertising products'></category><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='specialty advertising'></category><title type='text'>Specialty advertising &amp; small business</title><summary type='text'>In 2005 Donald Trump made Specialty advertising headlines when he told the Specialty advertising institute that he wanted $ 2 million per episode of the Apprentice show.  All this because he prompted the crowd to sell a product nobody else wants to sell.  Donald Trump has his name branded on anything from perfume to a 12 inch talking doll, which brings us to our topic today – specialty </summary><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.martinawards.com/2007/01/specialty-advertising-small-business.html'></link><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/27672587/posts/default/254637136494300268'></link><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/27672587/posts/default/254637136494300268'></link><author><name>Corporate awards &amp; promotional gifts</name></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27672587.post-8202949286865820239</id><published>2006-12-12T00:11:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2007-03-05T01:05:17.335-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='deep sand etched glass awards'></category><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='cut glass'></category><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='optical glass awards'></category><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='crystal glass'></category><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='crystal and glass awards'></category><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='fine crystal'></category><title type='text'>Optical glass awards</title><summary type='text'>Martin awards announced the launch of 150 genuine prism optical glass awards today.

In this article, we will take a look at the difference between quartz crystal, crystal glass and optical glass as well as the types of crystal glass awards and factors influencing your choice of glass awards.

It is standard practice in the corporate industry to award top employees with crystal awards, sending a </summary><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.martinawards.com/2006/12/optical-glass-awards.html'></link><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/27672587/posts/default/8202949286865820239'></link><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/27672587/posts/default/8202949286865820239'></link><author><name>Corporate awards &amp; promotional gifts</name></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27672587.post-1426727388896669787</id><published>2007-02-05T03:52:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2007-03-05T01:00:26.893-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='awards trophies'></category><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='trophy'></category><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='sales awards'></category><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='corporate awards'></category><title type='text'>Trophies and trophy awards</title><summary type='text'>For most of us a trophy or trophies are a visual representation of the results of hard work or hours of training.

Trophies also serve as an ongoing motivational tool for further achievement and in many cases assist a lot in character building.  

Writing this article takes me back a couple of years when I joined a Veterinary company as product manager.  The first thing that happened soon after I</summary><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.martinawards.com/2007/02/trophies-and-trophy-awards.html'></link><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/27672587/posts/default/1426727388896669787'></link><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/27672587/posts/default/1426727388896669787'></link><author><name>Corporate awards &amp; promotional gifts</name></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27672587.post-5234828114034538982</id><published>2007-02-26T00:12:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2007-03-05T00:55:43.038-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='food gifts'></category><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='promotional products'></category><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='gift baskets'></category><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='branded cookies'></category><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='cookies'></category><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='gift ideas'></category><title type='text'>Promotional products - cookies</title><summary type='text'>Get In Before The Cookie Crumbles 

The latest trend in leave-behind promotional products, is cookies!!!  

Doughnut makers are selling them, businesses are popping up to deliver them to late night snackers and cereal makers are enticing you to eat them for breakfast.

We all love cookies and there is no better idea to leave a cookie or jar of cookies with your logo behind with your clients.  </summary><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.martinawards.com/2007/02/promotional-products-cookies.html'></link><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/27672587/posts/default/5234828114034538982'></link><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/27672587/posts/default/5234828114034538982'></link><author><name>Corporate awards &amp; promotional gifts</name></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27672587.post-1158637674793438249</id><published>2007-02-21T03:30:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2007-02-21T03:57:54.106-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='tradeshow promo items'></category><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='trade show items'></category><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='trade show products'></category><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='promotional products'></category><title type='text'>Trade show promotional items</title><summary type='text'>Martin awards featured products:trade show promotional items

Tradeshow, meeting kit with pkt. tissues, toothbrush and more.

Tradeshow, meeting kit includes: 1 pkt. tissues, 1 toothbrush, 1 toothpaste, 1 comb, 2 wetones (R) wipes, 4 bandage strip, 1 soap bar, 1 razor, 1 deodorant, 1 shave cream. Travel will be a breeze with this handy new kit for 2007 deodorant, toothbrush and toothpaste will </summary><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.martinawards.com/2007/02/trade-show-promotional-items.html'></link><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/27672587/posts/default/1158637674793438249'></link><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/27672587/posts/default/1158637674793438249'></link><author><name>Corporate awards &amp; promotional gifts</name></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27672587.post-5216616567845417420</id><published>2006-12-04T01:02:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2007-02-06T23:12:43.848-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='awards trophies'></category><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='trophy cups'></category><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='trophies awards plaques'></category><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='awards'></category><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='trophies'></category><title type='text'>Trophies and trophy cups awards</title><summary type='text'>Receiving a trophy or trophy cup earmarks an achievement in anybody’s life.  A couple of weeks ago, before the schools closed we attended the academic awards ceremony at our local school.  Proud parents and learners alike were glued to their seats as the teacher read out achievements of each learner receiving his or her trophy and or trophy cup.

The pride and delight on the faces of the children</summary><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.martinawards.com/2006/12/trophies-and-trophy-cups-as-awards.html'></link><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/27672587/posts/default/5216616567845417420'></link><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/27672587/posts/default/5216616567845417420'></link><author><name>Corporate awards &amp; promotional gifts</name></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27672587.post-2500062097434314540</id><published>2007-01-08T06:58:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2007-01-08T07:22:44.197-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='specialty ads'></category><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='advertising promotional items'></category><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='promotional items'></category><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='promotionals'></category><title type='text'>Advertising promotional items</title><summary type='text'>Promotional items as part of the marketing mix

This promotional items article will take a look at the use of promotional products as part of your marketing mix whether your business is small or big, whether you are a church, a school or a marketing manager.

According to the PPAI, the promotional items industry is said to be an $18 billion industry.  Many times we tend to neglect the importance </summary><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.martinawards.com/2007/01/advertising-promotional-items.html'></link><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/27672587/posts/default/2500062097434314540'></link><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/27672587/posts/default/2500062097434314540'></link><author><name>Corporate awards &amp; promotional gifts</name></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27672587.post-3734017247489661847</id><published>2006-12-18T01:03:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2006-12-18T01:20:48.030-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='sports awards'></category><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='cut glass'></category><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='optical glass awards'></category><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='crystal awards'></category><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='custom glass awards'></category><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='bowling glass awards'></category><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='baseball awards'></category><title type='text'>Optical glass awards launched</title><summary type='text'>---Media Release--

For immediate release

Swainsboro, Georgia, United States –  Martin Awards corporate awards specialist, announced the launch of 150 different new prism optical glass awards on their web site.

The use of glass or crystal as corporate recognition awards is standard practice in the corporate gift industry.  Using crystal or glass, sends a crystal clear message that the achiever </summary><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.martinawards.com/2006/12/optical-glass-awards-launched.html'></link><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/27672587/posts/default/3734017247489661847'></link><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/27672587/posts/default/3734017247489661847'></link><author><name>Corporate awards &amp; promotional gifts</name></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27672587.post-116112117698490500</id><published>2006-10-17T14:13:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2006-10-17T14:50:53.646-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Appreciation and Recognition Awards</title><summary type='text'>Appreciation, Oct. 17, 2006

Appreciation by definition means “a feeling or expression of gratitude”; a “positive opinion”; and “valuing something highly”. To appreciate something or someone one must first perceive the value of it then form a judgment.
Accentuating the positive in people through recognition awards and appreciation awards can be beneficial for the individual, the co-workers and </summary><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.martinawards.com/2006/10/appreciation-and-recognition-awards.html'></link><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/27672587/posts/default/116112117698490500'></link><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/27672587/posts/default/116112117698490500'></link><author><name>Corporate awards &amp; promotional gifts</name></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27672587.post-116098121815516468</id><published>2006-10-15T23:36:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2006-10-16T00:23:20.116-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Wall signs advertising 365 days a year</title><summary type='text'>Wall signs are most likely one of the most overlooked ways of advertising your busines 365 days a year.  In this article we will take a look at some applications for the use of wall signs most likely overlooked by business owners.

Most business owners are looking for highly effective ways to advertise their business.  Every possible opportunity should be explored and utilized in an effective and</summary><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.martinawards.com/2006/10/wall-signs-advertising-365-days-year.html'></link><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/27672587/posts/default/116098121815516468'></link><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/27672587/posts/default/116098121815516468'></link><author><name>Corporate awards &amp; promotional gifts</name></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27672587.post-116038434563303616</id><published>2006-10-09T01:53:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2006-10-09T02:44:40.756-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Medals - custom, army, military, sports</title><summary type='text'>Medals - definition:

"Medal is a broad term that can indicate either an order, a decoration, or a medal."

Where does the tradition of giving medals come from?
According to Wikipedia, the first medal was awarded as follow: 
"In the 4th century BCE, the Jewish scholar Josephus recorded Jonathan, the high priest, lead the Hebrews to aid Alexander the Great. To reward the Hebrews' aid, Alexander </summary><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.martinawards.com/2006/10/medals-custom-army-military-sports.html'></link><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/27672587/posts/default/116038434563303616'></link><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/27672587/posts/default/116038434563303616'></link><author><name>Corporate awards &amp; promotional gifts</name></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27672587.post-115769768885597585</id><published>2006-09-08T23:39:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2006-10-09T00:41:16.243-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Sales awards</title><summary type='text'>Today we will focus on some examples of sales awards and different categories you could use to award staff that excel in that particular field.

Brokerage of the year - this type of sales award is ideal for insurance companies - the type of sales award normally comprise of an engraved plaque.
Highest sales of the year - ideal for car dealers with many branches where end users cannot purchase </summary><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.martinawards.com/2006/09/sales-awards.html'></link><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/27672587/posts/default/115769768885597585'></link><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/27672587/posts/default/115769768885597585'></link><author><name>Corporate awards &amp; promotional gifts</name></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27672587.post-115795782923116779</id><published>2006-09-10T23:29:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2006-10-09T00:37:46.370-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Firefighter and police awards</title><summary type='text'>Today America commemorates the 5th year after the attack of September 11.  It is a day where everybody stand still and think back of the brave and selfless actions firemen, police and even the public took during the tragic event and many that were left behind receive firefighter and police awards for their continued dedication.

Unbelievable dedication was displayed by 343 firemen and women who </summary><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.martinawards.com/2006/09/firefighter-and-police-awards.html'></link><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/27672587/posts/default/115795782923116779'></link><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/27672587/posts/default/115795782923116779'></link><author><name>Corporate awards &amp; promotional gifts</name></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27672587.post-115813077583132539</id><published>2006-09-12T23:36:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2006-10-09T00:34:37.970-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Crystal and glass awards</title><summary type='text'>The choice of crystal awards or glass awards, depends on various factors, for example:  budget available, design, style, occassion and so on.  In this post we will take a look at the various options available.

Nowadays most award ceremonies have a theme.  So it would be of utmost importance to take into account the theme of the event. Glass or crystal awards are suitable for the following types </summary><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.martinawards.com/2006/09/crystal-and-glass-awards.html'></link><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/27672587/posts/default/115813077583132539'></link><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/27672587/posts/default/115813077583132539'></link><author><name>Corporate awards &amp; promotional gifts</name></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27672587.post-115761141592878366</id><published>2006-09-06T23:33:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2006-10-09T00:30:43.256-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Trophies - winner memoribilia</title><summary type='text'>I just read this amazing article titled: Former bike racer left with memories and lots of trophies

What an amazing trophy story.  Mike Poulson, a former bmx world champion, aparently collected so many trophies over the years that it is presenting a storage problem.  He used to store them at this parents' house in a shed, but they passed away and he either had to take the trohpies to his house or</summary><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.martinawards.com/2006/09/trophies-winner-memoribilia.html'></link><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/27672587/posts/default/115761141592878366'></link><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/27672587/posts/default/115761141592878366'></link><author><name>Corporate awards &amp; promotional gifts</name></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27672587.post-115752418283827329</id><published>2006-09-06T23:24:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2006-10-09T00:24:43.303-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Trophy cups</title><summary type='text'>Here is some interesting trivia for our readers.

Where does the idea of a trophy cups come from and why is the award shaped in the form of a cup?

It is nowadays accepted that trophy cups are used in sports - and there are so many trophy cups held worldwide:  World cup, America's cup, Wold soccer cup which will take place in 2010 and so on.  

As sports fans, in general, we do not give the shape</summary><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.martinawards.com/2006/09/trophy-cups.html'></link><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/27672587/posts/default/115752418283827329'></link><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/27672587/posts/default/115752418283827329'></link><author><name>Corporate awards &amp; promotional gifts</name></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27672587.post-115824155790174423</id><published>2006-09-14T06:37:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2006-10-09T00:21:33.453-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Trade show items</title><summary type='text'>Trade show items are normally "freebees" given away at stands.  These items might contain the representative company's logo and contact details in order to remind the recipient of the specific stand they visited.

It is therefore essential to plan your trade show carefully and select items that will remind the delegate of the company's products and services.

Trade show items could also be fun </summary><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.martinawards.com/2006/09/trade-show-items.html'></link><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/27672587/posts/default/115824155790174423'></link><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/27672587/posts/default/115824155790174423'></link><author><name>Corporate awards &amp; promotional gifts</name></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27672587.post-115829722007520059</id><published>2006-09-15T08:08:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2006-10-09T00:16:27.320-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Bronze plaques and signs</title><summary type='text'>The history of bronze dates back thousands of years. Egyptians made items from ingredients used in bronze at least 5,000 years before Christ. Many civilizations since then have used them as well. In early ages bronze was used primarily for tools, weapons, armor and building materials such as tiles, sculptures and fixtures. Today we still use some bronze for décor but we also use it for such </summary><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.martinawards.com/2006/09/bronze-plaques-and-signs.html'></link><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/27672587/posts/default/115829722007520059'></link><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/27672587/posts/default/115829722007520059'></link><author><name>Corporate awards &amp; promotional gifts</name></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27672587.post-115855975548607231</id><published>2006-09-18T22:58:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2006-10-09T00:12:34.996-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Business signs + banners</title><summary type='text'>Signs and banners forms part of your company's corporate brand.

We currently live in an electronic era where most corporate communication takes place electronically, and our web sites, logos and brands are built online.

This does not mean that we should neglect building our corporate brand in the traditional fashion.  Most medium to smaller businesses find it important to build their brand in </summary><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.martinawards.com/2006/09/business-signs-banners.html'></link><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/27672587/posts/default/115855975548607231'></link><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/27672587/posts/default/115855975548607231'></link><author><name>Corporate awards &amp; promotional gifts</name></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27672587.post-115743799152315676</id><published>2006-09-05T23:32:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2006-09-04T23:33:11.536-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Awards</title><summary type='text'>Awards are defined as follow by Answers.com:
"To grant as merited or due: awarded prizes to the winners."

Applause is one of the items on the Maslow hierarchy of needs.  Even though not a basic human need, it is something that we, as human beings all crave for.

In the Corporate environment we all want to be rewarded for our efforts.  It does not only show appreciation, but also creates a sense </summary><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.martinawards.com/2006/09/awards.html'></link><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/27672587/posts/default/115743799152315676'></link><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/27672587/posts/default/115743799152315676'></link><author><name>Corporate awards &amp; promotional gifts</name></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27672587.post-115735499454643615</id><published>2006-09-04T00:09:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2006-09-04T00:32:18.083-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Advertising specialty promotionals</title><summary type='text'>Advertising specialty or promotionals are normally the responsibility of your advertising company or the marketing manager in the case of smaller business.

The easiest way to run promotional advertising, is to start off by picking a theme for your promotion.  Once you have a theme it is easy to match the specialty advertising promotionals or give-aways that will go with the theme.

Here are a </summary><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.martinawards.com/2006/09/advertising-specialty-promotionals.html'></link><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/27672587/posts/default/115735499454643615'></link><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/27672587/posts/default/115735499454643615'></link><author><name>Corporate awards &amp; promotional gifts</name></author></entry></feed>