The Joe Show: New Products
In this episode of The Joe Show, Counselor Managing Editor Joe Haley shows off some of the newest items to hit the ad specialty market. Want to show clients some innovative new items? Start with these.

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Peace Offering
The Pitch: There are various local Peace Weeks during the year. Our middle school recently held Peace Week events and schools throughout the country could do the same any time of year to promote harmony, prevent bullying and so on. Buztronics (asi/42963) offers item #1044761, a peace sign pen (with the 2-finger gesture on top), which lights up when you write. Pricing starts at: 100; $1.58-R. You can get more info at: sales@buzline.com.
The Bottom Line: Give them a sign.

Class Act
The Pitch: Hold onto your tassels! It’s almost graduation time again. Avaline (asi/37590) has a unique item for the graduating class. Item DB0C-10 is a “Class of 2010” wristband/bracelet on a black cord. The charm has a nickel/silver finish. Pricing starts at: 100; $2.60-P. Email service@avaline.com.
The Bottom Line: It’s all in the wrist.

Band Together
The Pitch: Headbands are hot. So says Megan Ludlow at Snugz/USA Inc. (asi/88060) and they have tons of orders coming in for their stretchy elastic version for cheerleaders, female sports teams, camps, women’s conferences, and more. (Hi, Megan!) As a personal aside, I use a headband every night when I wash my face, so think about skincare lines and spas too. These would be great for holding hair back during facials. Pricing starts at: 100; $2-P and they come in a variety of colors. To see item AHBES, click here: http://www.snugzusa.com/.
The Bottom Line: Hairy deal.

Thanks a Bunch
The Pitch: Where would we be without our administrative professionals? Just last week our office manager, Carole Seymour, patiently and without calling me any names, walked me through our new expense-reporting system. April 21 is the day to thank these fine folks as it is Administrative Professionals Day. Custom Chocolate (asi/47919) offers decadent chocolate, dark or milk, in a large bar size. You can imprint it with “Thank You” for this occasion, and it comes in a gold box with a clear window. An added bonus, dark chocolate reduces stress and let’s face it, educating the likes of me is stressful. Pricing starts at: 5; $37.69-S. Go to www.custom-chocolate.com to see all of their products.
The Bottom Line: Sweet stress relief.

Key It Up
The Pitch: Last night we were out for dinner and Steve received a free key chain with a bottle opener on top with the beer he ordered (I think it was Sam Adams). Anyway, you would have thought he had won the lottery. Well, Bullet (asi/42424) has a key chain with a bottle opener and a key light, with button battery included. Beat that, Sam Adams. This is a good idea for restaurant and bar promos and special events. Sell it along with other picnic and tailgating items too. Pricing starts at: 300; $1.60-R. See it here: http://www.bulletline.com/.
The Bottom Line: Here’s your opener.