PPB February 2018

Real-World Solutions “Many schools require children to bring their own water bottles. Bottles like these [from ADG Promo] may be personalized with student names or even have student pictures or class photos or all of the above. For booster clubs, they could be individualized with a student’s name, or a photo of the school or school mascot.” MARK SHINN, MAS President, Incentives West PPAI 224617 “Think beyond apples for teachers. Be creative about how they can use things for fundraising. Think inexpensive for the most part. Contact the school about a month before their budget is going to expire.” DANIELLE LUM Promotional Products Stategist, American Solutions For Business PPAI 101656 From soaring to high heights and seeing great sights, to being left in a lurch on a prickle-ly perch, Dr. Seuss addresses life’s ups and downs with his trademark humorous verse and illustrations, while encouraging readers to find the success that lies within. Oh, the Places You’ll Go! makes a great graduation gift for elementary, middle and high school students. The Book Company / P PAI 218850 www.thebookco.com Teach kids how to handle bullying with a full-color book that features them. Place a recipient’s photo inside All About Me - Bullying Prevention and Me , which helps children understand what bullying is and how to address it properly. Fields Manufacturing / PPAI 111951 / www.fieldsmfg.com Promotional Possibilities We asked industry pros to name their best ideas for successful K-12 school promotions. Here’s what they said: “Custom ornaments can be used as appreciation gifts, to show school pride and for fundraising. Changing the designs yearly creates a sense of tradition and ensures annual repeat business.” SUE KINCH Owner, Tangico Promotions PPAI 651709 “In addition to hoodies, hats, t-shirts and water bottles, here in California, earthquake kits are popular. They can be sold as emergency kits in other parts of the country. You can donate free spec samples to schools for their auctions, or as raffle prizes.” DANA GLASSBURN-THAME Owner, Amp’d Promotions- A Geiger Partner PPAI 105182 Jen Alexander is associate editor of PPB . | FEBRUARY 2018 | 31 GROW