2010 is almost over!  What are some of the marketing initiatives you did that worked well for your organization? 

Sleep and Be Productive

Check out the link below. How much does a good night sleep have to do with the success of your business (along with many other things)?

http://holykaw.alltop.com/zzzzzz-15-reasons-you-need-more-sleep-infogra

It is official, starting to get bombarded with 2011 promo catalogs from our preferred vendors. www.ericmarasco.com

Recent ad impression study found that promo products have a better ROI than TV/radio/mags/newspapers/Internet avg cost $.004 per impression

Company holiday gifts

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Did you see the Gas station espresso? http://ping.fm/CBeCv

National Thank Your Customers Week, January 4-8

Espresso Day!

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Interesting Stats

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Driscoll Middle School Trick Play

Great stuff; not a trick play but just thinking a little differently. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UIdI8khMkw&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Agency work without the Agency price tage. http://ping.fm/g3ZLO

Keeping you in the loop!

Many of our vendors have announced that due to the raw material costs increase in cotton, t-shirt pricing will increase somewhere between 5%-10%. Cotton prices are at a record high and many believe the increase will only continue.

*hey if you were investing in cotton earlier this year it would have been a nice little run, $80 up to $120!

Get Branding from Milano

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Italy likes their logo golf balls too

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Hitting the road again

The Espresso To Go show is hitting the road again. Keep a look out for some fun new places in November!

Love this quotation from N. Hill...NO ONE CAN SUCCEED AND REMAIN SUCCESSFUL WITHOUT THE FRIENDLY COOPERATION OF OTHERS

Happy Columbus Day!

Just relax!

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The Espresso To Go Show Hits the Ball

Over the next few weeks, host Eric Marasco of the Espresso To Go show will be releasing a 4 part traveling series with author and productivity expert, Robby Slaughter. You don't want to miss it!

It all starts with Tennis!

 

A few Ideas

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Proforma Distinctive Marketing, Indianapolis, Eric Marasco

Did I Really Just Say Holiday!

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Jack Laurie @ Proforma

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Finished 4 Espresso To Go Shows with @robbyslaughter at 3 coffee shops. Keep a look out over the next few weeks for the shows.

The Show is going on the road

Today, The Espresso To Go Show is hitting the road from around Indianapolis. Look for some new shows soon and guest Robby Slaughter.

www.imprintitnow/wordpress.com

Hit a trade show today & was surprised. Usually only find 2-3 good ideas, but not today, found some really good nuggets. Worth the time.

A Fresh new promotion

Great ideas from @tennesseetimhil with Lanco!

Sent from my iPhone, 317.331.6682

A Single Coffee Tree Yields Only One Pound of Coffee Annually, The Espresso To Go show uses 2 lbs a month!

Did You Know?

Eric Marasco • eric.marasco@proforma.com • (317) 644-6807 A Single Coffee Tree Yields Only One Pound of Coffee Annually? If you didn't know that, then perhaps you didn't know that Proforma Distinctive Marketing can create unique awards and recognition programs to increase productivity at your company. Recognize employee milestones. Award safe behavior. Show your employees they’re valued. We're here every step of the way to develop programs your employees will love. Select from a variety of items to match your company's culture: Customized gift cards Office friendly items Trophies and plaques OR… allow employees to select their own gifts from a personalized eCommerce store Contact Eric Marasco to learn how Proforma can get you started down the path to increased morale and productivity. Browse our online catalog.

Proforma Distinctive Marketing 9740 Trevia Drive Indianapolis, IN 46236

Spend or Save?

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The Machine

Many fans of the show have been asking what kind of espresso machine I use, Jura Capresso Impressa E8

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Personalization for your Promo Items

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Cost of Espresso, It will start to add up!

According to the Blog Italy In 30 Seconds an espresso in Moscow is $10.19 and in Portogruaro Italy it is only 1 EU (or about $1.28). Here in Indianapolis the cost for an espresso is around $1.91. I guess the Espresso To Go Show will have to start saving money if we decide to do a show from Moscow, I drink 3-4 shots a day, it will start adding up!

"I recently overheard my hometown...."

Post from Italy in 30 Second

Also check out Digital Canvas Prints which will be launching a great new online source for ordering all your Canvas Photo Prints. 

 

 

Check out the google.com. The new google logo is fun.

20 things I learned, Episode 20 http://ping.fm/aiarF

Seeing and Savoring Italy http://ping.fm/SoIIv

My Amazing Whiteboard on a roll

If you guys missed my review on the amazing whiteboard, check it our at the Espresso To Go Show. You can order 4 rolls for only $250 with FREE freight. That is 25 sheets per roll that can be used up to 10 times on both sides of the sheet. To place an order, e-mail distinctive.marketing@proforma.com or call 317.644.6807. 

My Amazing Whiteboard on a roll

If you guys missed my review on the amazing whiteboard, check it our at the Espresso To Go Show. You can order 4 rolls for only $250 with FREE freight. That is 25 sheets per roll that can be used up to 10 times on both sides of the sheet. To place an order, e-mail distinctive.marketing@proforma.com or call 317.644.6807. 

Paradise Bakery, I can't walk in & not buy a cookie!!!

Help someone today, make a connection that can help grow their business.

Jordan, Greatness, and Failure

Robby Slaughter, a regular on the Proforma Distinctive Marketings Espresso To Go show, posted a new blog from his great book, Failure: The secret to Success.  The video link is motivational and Robby's thoughts on success and failure are spot on. 

Check it out at Michael Jordans Failure. 

 

 

What are you going to do in your business to make the last half of August the best of the year?

Logo on my iPhone, product reviews.
http://ping.fm/Chajc

How can I help you today?

Take the Green Challengehttp://ping.fm/h4ZvC

Don't miss the Espresso To Go show at www.ericmarasco.com

THE ESPRESSO SIGNIFIES A BREIF BREAK IN YOUR DAY, A MOMENT TO STOP AND ENJOY ONES LIFE BEFORE MAKING YOUR WAY BACK TO THE BUSY WORLD!

Full service and it is my show! http://ping.fm/vwa6g

Do you wanna be like Pete Proforma? Ask us how!

The Espresso To Go show, http://ping.fm/WUO0v is going to have a ton of new shows coming soon. Great ideas from our annual convention!

Companies spent over 23B in online ads in 09!

At the our annual Proforma Convention in Vegas, looking forward to learning new MK ideas

Three words I HATE to hear from people, especially business owners... "In This Economy"

Computer Skins Review: http://ping.fm/zbjCb

Product Review, If you use whiteboard check this out http://ping.fm/j4aLF

Motivating blog from Tony Scelzo @rainmakers http://ping.fm/hoj6l

Great meeting this morning with CBE, check them out at www.catholicbusinessexchange.org 

Was given some good advice; be present, positive, compassionate, and persistent in everything you do.

Espresso To Go show starts out the video series w/ @robbyslaughter http://ping.fm/0z75v

Let me know how I can help you today. Connections, bridges, marketing ideas, etc.

Don't forget, @rainmakers Geist Overtime this Wednesday, 5.30pm at Bella Vita http://ht.ly/1YhhZ

Vlog, give me your money, don't waste it! http://ping.fm/JKbwK

If you in Indy, please help support Autism Awareness Night at ComedySportz http://ht.ly/1WZV2

Let's do this, GO HAWKS!!!!!!!!!

If you your niche is schools and/or Not-for-profits, check out @rainmakers Geist Board call out, 1pm at the headquarters Wednesday