MAILBOX MARKETING Sending a card to receive a sale There is something special about getting something in the mail that doesn’t ask you for money like an invoice, statement or flyer.  The warm connection to thank someone for doing business with you, sending a gift or coupon, or a seasonal ...

Coffee Day is in October INTERNATIONAL COFFEE DAY, aka Java, cup of Joe, hot bean juice, whatever you call it take a moment to savour it.  If you find that your Finnish friend is a tad jittery, it could be because Finland is the top coffee-consuming country in the world. People all around the ...

October Trends In October, seasonal themes shifts and people look for practical items like branded journals or insulated drinkware like thermoses.  In apparel flannel shirts fit the fall theme along with aprons blankets and jackets.  Pumpkin spice is still a hot seller so for those who connect ...

USE THE BEAR TO DELIVER THE CARE When I first got into the promotional products industry, I used to walk past the suppliers selling stuffed bears and creatures at the product shows. It wasn’t until I had to quote them to a customer that I saw the value in this branded resource. SAGE listed them at ...

YOU’RE THERE WHEN YOUR CUSTOMER CUTS THE CHEESE People love to get promo gifts that are practical. One trend that we have seen is the use of branded cutting and charcuterie boards used as swag. It works well since it is normally an item that is left on the counter at home or at the office to be ...

TIME IS MONEY and can make you money It’s uncommon that a time telling device is not far from where we are. They are on our phones, on our walls, in our vehicles, and around our wrists. The need to measure our day against the pasting of time, can be an obsession for some. You can use this ...

AMP Calendar September 2025 1. Emma M. Nutt Day we celebrate the first women telephone switchboard operator. Instead of using your cellphone, try to find a payphone in your community and wish someone a happy E. M, Nutt Day. 2. Pierce Your Ears Day; the ancient wore earrings as a symbol of wealth, ...

Aug 2025 International Beer Day > Toast breweries & bartenders. Gather with friends and try a pint that you’ve never had before. Campfire Day & Night > If it is safe to do so, cook a meal, roast some marshmallows, and share some laughs with your campfire crew. Grab some ...

Get your brand in the hand of your target audience. Whether it’s an alcoholic beverage or not, most people like to control the temperature of our drinks. Adding your brand to items like can coolers, or vacuum insulated holders means people have your logo handy during likely social interactions. ...

Hats for Dogs Now your best friend can be part of the company team. When I saw that the promo industry had hats for dogs, of course, I needed to order a sample in every size. My original thought was that these are a great add-on for people who bring their pets into the bush, especially during ...

Wear your achievement on your wrist LWIF. Look what I found! I have a soft spot for wrestling, the kind where they climb up to the top rope and lay a punishing elbow drop on their opponent on the mat. While in regular offices, it’s not common to see a co-worker get drop-kicked or receive a double ...

AMP Planner - July 2025 To receive a monthly hard copy of the AMP Media Calendar, contact tim@ampbroker.ca (while quantities last). In July 2025 we celebrate: 1. Postal Worker Day a. Say thank you to the hard-working people who get our mail and packages from point A to B. 2. World U.F.O. ...