Xtreme Blog

2010-07-11T07:07:00.000-07:00

XTREME PRODUCT SHOW OPEN HOUSE

Thursday, September 30, 2010
8:00am-4:00pm

PLATTEVIEW COUNTRY CLUB
4215 Platteview Road (42nd and Platteview)
Bellevue, Ne 68123
(see directions below)

We are hosting our annual Product Show that you will not want to miss! Many of the suppliers we currently use will be there. Take advantage of the opportunity to see who we work with and actually touch and feel some of the products that we have available.

*Both Recognition and Promotional Items will be on Display

We are also having a special training
with speaker
Jim Drakakis
from 9-10am

"A Systematic Approach to Unleashing the True Power of Recognition"
• Recognition’s Rising Importance • What is “Recognition” • Doing a Better Job
• Designing an Eff ective Recognition System
“Building Employee Recognition and Creating the Culture”
• Examines fundamental principles that shape human behavior. • Reviews current trends which are having a negative effect on employee engagement and motivation. • Helps line managers understand their important role in the recognition process. • Helps organizations develop high impact recognition strategies.
• This one hour HRCI training is designed for Human Resources Executives, Recognition Professionals and Line Managers who have a direct infl uence on the positive behaviors of employees.

Jim Drakakis has over 20 years experience helping Human Resources professionals improve business performance and employee productivity. His extensive background includes helping organizations improve payroll processing, maximize HRIS effi ciencies and improve employee retention. He has held senior management positions in sales and marketing for Control Data Corporation, Computer Associates, The O.C. Tanner Company, BI Performance Improvement and Tharpe Robbins. He is currently the Vice President of Sales for CSI International, a resource provider specializing in employee recognition programs and spot recognition systems.
Please RSVP and let us know the time you will be arriving or if you plan to attend the training. You can respond by leaving a comment below or emailing Desiree directly at desiree@xrgifts.com

Come Hungry, Relax, and Enjoy! We are confident you will leave with some new and creative ideas for your employees and your business!

Comment below, E-mail, or call us with any questions.

Thank you and hope to see you there!

From Highway 75:
Take Highway 75 south to Platteview Road, turn West (right) to 42nd Street,
Turn South (left) to Platteview Country Club Clubhouse.

From Highway 370:
Turn South (right) on 84th Street to Platteview Road. Turn East (left) to 42nd Street,
Turn South (right) to Platteview Country Club Clubhouse.

XTREME RECOGNITION

(402) 493-1132

www.xrgifts.com

AUGUST

2010-06-05T07:18:00.000-07:00

This is the best time to order custom personalized school items for a back-to-school promotional campaign. This is the time when parents and students look around and study for the best costs on school supplies.

Utilizing Back-to-school promotional items is an appropriate way to reach out to parents and students, who also happen to be consumers. Useful everyday school items on a tight budget include rulers, pencils, writing instruments, erasers, can coolers and notepads. These will help spread the message across without having to spend a lot of money on advertising.

Higher budget items like backpacks, sports bags, lunch bags, coolers, USB flash drives, and headsets. These may cost more but are often times a necessity. With repeated use, it promises brand exposure and awareness over a longer period of time.

6-Pack Cooler Box

Polyester 600D/PVC backing. Zipper closure, open front pocket. Size: 9"W x 7"H x 6"D
Imprint area: 6"W x 3"H Colors: yellow/black, red/black, royal/black, navy/black, black/black.

Classic Weekly Desk Planner

This planner features one week of daily memo space on each two-page spread. Useful tools are also included: a business expense ledger, United States Postal information and more.

Lizard Leatherette Onyx, Lizard Leatherette Red, Lizard Leatherette Royal, Standard Leatherette Black, Standard Leatherette Burgundy and Standard Leatherette Navy

Metal Series Rectangular USB Flash Drive

Metal Series USB flash memory drives feature brushed aluminum and translucent plastic casing that give it a sleek, high tech look. Laser engraving not recommended with this model.

Capacity: 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB 16GB

Colors: Translucent black/silver trim or translucent blue/silver trim.

School Kit

School kit includes: pencil sharpener, eraser, stencil ruler and blank pencil inside zipper pouch

Pouch Size: W 8 5/8" x H 5 7/8"

Pouch Imprint Size: W 6 1/2" x H 4 1/4"

Imprint is available on other items for additional location charge, call for details

Colors: Translucent blue or red

Packaging: Bulk/tissue layered assembled

Imprint Method: Silk screened

School Backpack

600D polyester with PVC backing.

Large zippered main compartment; zippered front pocket;
MP3 earphone port; padded and adjustable shoulder straps.
Size: 12"W x 17"H x 4"D

Colors: black/royal/grey.

2010-02-08T11:50:00.000-08:00

XTREME'S

APPAREL SHOW
Tuesday February 16
10am-2pm
@ the

XTREME BARN
6541 Russel Emmett Court
Papillion, NE 68133

(see map below)

Take advantage of the opportunity to see many different apparel items from one of our favorite vendors...Cutter and Buck. Or walk around and view some of the other items we have available for your promotional needs. Both Recognition and Promotional Items will be on Display.

Please RSVP if you can and let us know the approximate time you will be arriving. Allow yourself 20-30 minutes.

Just call our office to give an approximate time you might be arriving (493-1132)

Snacks and Beverages will be served. So come, relax and enjoy!

We are confident you will leave with some new and creative ideas for your employees and your business!

Thanks and hope to see you there!

XTREME RECOGNITION

xrgifts.com

DIRECTIONS TO BARN

2010-02-08T11:00:00.000-08:00

Click on Map to Enlarge:

Promotional Products Anytime of Year!

2010-02-02T15:13:00.000-08:00

Don't let the post holiday season go by without gearing up with some new promotion and advertising plan. People will generally be going through a tougher time during the winter chill, and you can give away some nice products to make life just a little easier. You need to keep your promotions moving ahead and doing something good will only make your business look better. Promotional items like hand sanitizer, lip balm, promotional tissues, travel mugs, first aid kits, hot chocolate and coffee gifts make great promotions. With each time these items are pulled out, and used there is another opportunity to show off your logo. You can use many different promotional products to make your business shine.

So many companies let their advertising go dormant during the winter that, if you do some promotional advertising, you will really stand out. When you give your customers and employees these items, it gives them a good feeling and makes them happy. It also does a nice amount of advertising for you that cannot be ignored.

FEBRUARY IDEAS:

Thermo Cafe Vacuum Bottle: 16 oz. Travel bottle with double wall vacuum insulation to retain hot or cold temperatures.Unbreakable 18/8 stainless steel interior and exterior.Double wall drinking cup.Twist and pout stopper lets you pour without removing the stopper.Fits most automotive cup holders.Capacity: 16 ozProduct Height: 11-3/4 h.

Lil' Windy Folding Umbrella: 43-inch arc vented folding umbrella with wood handle.Superior design with hexagon shaft and fiberglass ribs.Matching nylon sleeve. Heart Keyring Squeezie: Imprint Area: 1L x 1/4H Product Size: 1 3/4W x 1 3/4H
Click on objects to view these and other products on our website

Using Promotional Products

2010-01-16T12:59:00.000-08:00

Companies use promotional products for the following purposes:

1. It creates brand awareness in the mind of the customers. It's a short demonstration of the brand. The success of the promotional endeavors adds to the goodwill of the organization.

2. If some of your products or services have shown a decrease in net sales, then you can use this advertising strategy to reinforce the sales of the product. This strategy is cheap and works miracles for small and medium enterprises.

3. You can also distribute them among your employees to reward their contribution in the organization. It motivates them and initiates better performance and unmatchable results. Moreover, it improves the relation among employees and employer.

4. It also generates leads for sales. A person who likes the products will often recommend the brand to their relatives or friends. Thus, it multiplies the buyers for a particular product.

5. You can also introduce new products and services with help from promotional products. However, you should select products that cater to your target audience. Thus, your resources will be utilized in a productive direction.

6. You can also gift these products to your sales personnel. This motivates them to put in extra effort and work towards increasing the overall sales of the products or services.

7. It's the cheapest advertising strategy. It can be adopted with minimum monetary investment. All you need is a bunch of promotional products that can target your prospective buyers.

Happy New Year

2009-12-29T05:49:00.000-08:00

Xtreme Recognition and it's employees would like to take a moment and wish you and your family a Happy New Year! We want to thank you for being a valued and loyal customer and we look forward to working together with you in 2010 to help make your business the best it can be.

Happy New Year & God Bless!