By J. M. Leander
When the holiday season rolls around each year, business owners and executives struggle with corporate gift ideas for their employees. Christmas is the best time to show employees and clients how much their hard work and business is appreciated. Since the quality of gifts reflects the sophistication of your company, things to consider before purchasing gifts are its usefulness, appropriateness, price, and originality. Personalized gifts is a favorite way to make sure your gift stands out and represents your company the way you want it to. Practically any gift can be engraved or imprinted with company logos to help promote brand awareness. Inkhead.com is the prime spot to find traditional and unique Promotional products and Custom corporate gifts . They provide thousands of items from clothing, electronics, desk accessories, party supplies, and much more. When buying gifts for a large company, it may not be practical to buy specific gifts for each person, and that's why Inkhead.com provides many products, in one place that makes it easy for you to simply provide the logo, and let them do the rest. With options to buy in bulk at great prices, buying numerous gifts is made easy. Using the filter-by-price option, you can be sure that gifts are equal in value to be fair to employees. Popular promotional gifts for this Christmas include: oBar and wine sets- These gifts are great for entertaining during the holiday season and can include martini shakers, elegant wine openers, and beautiful ice buckets. oCoffee sets- Customized mugs, carafes, insulated carriers, espresso makers, and practical stainless steel travel mugs are great gifts during the cold weather. oTotes and Bags- Emblemized backpacks, duffle bags, luggage, briefcases, and computer bags are practical and will give you great exposure. oiPod accessories- Personalized portable speakers, docking stations, and mp3 car adapters are unique presents that have become huge hits. oPoker chip sets- Poker has experienced a re-surge in popularity. Each chip can be personalized and comes in a custom, slick metal carrier. oGolf products- It's not hard to find golf lovers in the corporate world. Golf products can range in any budget and are perfect gifts for the passionate golfer. oTool sets- They can be as small as a mini screwdriver set, or a hefty 49- piece tool set. Adding your company's logo wood watch for women will make it a personalized and practical gift. oDesk accessory sets- Specialized pens, picture frames, calculators, mouse pads, and calendars will help with employee retention by beautifying the work area and showing appreciation. With thousands of products to choose from, cross everyone off your list in one simple visit to Inkhead.com. One of the major shifts in the luxury industry over the last decade has been in media. Thanks to the internet, a burgeoning new era of free and opinionated press positively bolstered what many considered to have been a very staid and stammering industry when it came to innovation.
Websites on luxury goods such as wrist watches are almost as old as the consumer internet itself, but it was not until the 2000s that luxury blogging became a reality. What is blogging in this context? I refer to a news-style site offering regular articles on topics that are open to and accessible for the general public. This is in contrast to the closed club-like forums that predated the blogs such as aBlogtoWatch, that later evolved into internet magazines. Before there was aBlogtoWatch and a host of other watch blog websites, there were sites such as FratelloWatches.com. Started by a Dutch watch-lover who originally wanted to use the site to buy and sell timepieces, Fratello Watches was a seminal player in the arena of high-end watch blogging for a more general audience and with a focus on opinion and editorial. In 2014 Fratello Watches' owner Robert-Jan ("RJ") Broer celebrates the 10th anniversary of his website that I was later able to consider a fellow watch blogging colleague when I began. I spoke to RJ about his journey as a watch blogger, making the watch industry his full-time career, and some of the difficulties in being a seminal player of a new game. Ariel Adams: What do you think are the top three things you've accomplished after blogging about watches over these last 10 years? Robert-Jan Broer: If I have to drill it down to a Top 3 of accomplishments, I would say, 1) A great relationship with a number of watch brands. Brands that were so far away from me in 2004 and seemed inaccessible for a (then) young blogger, are now very easy to access and super helpful when I have a request. Don't forget that 10 years ago was a different time for a lot of these brands. I couldn't even get a press release from some of them. We've come a long way I think, but there is mutual respect and I think the blog has become an established media channel for them that they take as seriously as printed press. 2) Our Speedy Tuesday Event that we hosted last year. We have this weekly topic on Fratello Watches called 'Speedy Tuesday,' where we put an OMEGA Speedmaster watch in the spotlight, a watch with great history (it was the watch worn on the Moon and used by NASA) and a lot of enthusiasts. We decided to organize an event at the Space Expo (visitor center) of the European Space Agency together with OMEGA. About 80 collectors came from all over the world to this event, met with each other, discussed watches, had a guided tour through the Space Expo, and so on. Even James H. Ragan, the former NASA engineer who was responsible for selecting the Speedmaster as the official NASA watch, was there to answer questions. The whole thing was just so energetic. We even had 'flown' Speedmaster watches there, as we call these watches that made it into space on the wrist of an astronaut. 3) Perhaps this should be number one, but in the end, blogging about watches helped me to turn my hobby into my full-time profession. I am 100% occupied with watches and working in the watch industry. In the beginning it felt weird. After I resigned from my (good) job at an investment bank and was working in this watch industry, it didn't feel like it was work. It took me months to get adjusted to doing something fun all day every day, after having worked in several different IT-positions for years. AA: Do you feel that blogs and internet magazines are the future of luxury media? Of all media? Why or why not? RJB: I am not sure if blogs and internet magazines are the future of luxury media; perhaps they already are a serious part of the whole luxury media. Some brands still seem to have more difficulties than others with the on-line media for their luxury products. I can imagine some of their worries, like the lack of a fancy thick magazine with glossy paper that you can find in the lobby of a hotel or piled up in a boutique. On the other hand, the ultimate luxury for the customer and readers of luxury media is that they decide what and how they like to read things about (in this case) watches. So I believe there is room for both printed press and on-line media. In the end, the possibilities of on-line media do have much more potential than printed press, of course. Think about videos, 3D presentations, accessibility, direct interaction and so on. In terms of advertising, I can understand why a luxury brand wants to be seen in the most popular printed titles. However, being present on the right platforms is perhaps even more interesting for them, as you can monitor and measure feedback so much better - if done properly. AA: Let's play stupid for a moment and ask the question of why luxury watch media is even necessary. Don't most people just buy watches for how they look and decide to spend an amount equal to how much wealth they feel like showing off? What justifies the work that both you and I do? RJB: That perhaps goes for a small group of people who have the luxury to just point at the watch they want to have and swipe their cards. I was involved in walnut watches a bit of research on this topic performed by a German student. She performed a study on how watch consumers inform themselves about watches in the purchasing process. One of the conclusions of her study was that there was a high personal involvement when purchasing a luxury watch (on average, 50.6%). It seems that consumers consider - besides financial risk - also a bit of image risk when buying a luxury watch. So you are absolutely right that the 'showing off' part - or status - is still important to a lot of buyers. That doesn't mean they want to keep themselves informed about watches. I think a number of readers of our websites are interested in getting confirmation about their choice, before and after they bought a watch. However, the majority will use our website to make a good and underpinned choice when they are going to purchase a watch. We know that the internet is the best and biggest research tool available when you want to purchase something. Whether it is the latest smart phone or a luxury watch. Our work is part of their research, blogs are -magnets. If you've been searching for the top 10 best selling Christmas toys for 2010 it's probably because you know the benefits of using bestseller lists to help you get those special toys that you know your child or children will absolutely love one hundred percent.
And you'll most probably be short on time because you've got so much on your plate, plus, you'll know that if they are best selling toys then they aren't likely to be too expensive, because most of us are on tight budgets nowadays. So, congratulations on making a great start! But just what are the good list certificate top 10 best selling Christmas toys for 2010 -- doesn't time just fly by? -- that folks have been buying on the run-up to Christmas? Well, of course, there are many best selling lists out there, but Good List Certificates my personal favorite is Amazon.com, because they are so big and dependable. They sell tons upon tons of toys every day of the year, but even more at Christmas time. And they also provide 'most wished for' and 'most gifted' toy lists as well, so that you're spoiled for choice. At the time of writing, here are the top 10 best selling toys on Amazon.com as we approach Christmas 2010. These were the actual top 10 as I was writing this report, but the list is updated hourly so can change quickly... 1. Alex Toys Friends 4 Ever Bracelet Making Kit by Alex 2. Syma 3-Channel Remote Control Indoor Helicopter by Syma 3. Hedbanz Game by Spin Master Games 4. The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition with Blue Eyed North Pole Pixie-Elf by The Elf on the Shelf 5. Lego City Advent Calendar 2824 by Lego 6. Spy Net: Secret Mission Video Watch by Jakks 7. Lego Creationary Game 3844 by Lego 8. Scrabble Flash Cubes by Hasbro Games 9. Qwirkle Board Game by MindWare 10. Matchbox Stinky the Garbage Truck by Mattel As you can see these top 10 Christmas toys for girls and boys are going to give a heck of a lot of joy, not just to the kids, but to the parents and grandparents as well. But there are many, many more great toys to choose from. And the 'most wished for' and 'most gifted' toys lists are also fantastic resources for getting the right toy. But as well as the right toys, you need to make sure they aren't out of stock -- remember they are on the most popular lists -- so you need to find those toys and get them ordered now so that your loved ones won't be disappointed...See below... 111JewelryPhoto Transfer Beads and Pendants [Polymer Clay Tutorials #77 in Beads and Beading Series]by Cindy Lietz8 years ago
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Microsoft Microsoft announced Tuesday it's broken ground on a major renovation of its Mountain View campus.The project will increase workspace at the campus by 35%.The modernization effort will focus on sustainability and connecting employees with the outdoors. "value":"F2F2F2" Microsoft is giving its Silicon Valley campus a major makeover. The company announced Tuesday it has begun a renovation of its 32-acre campus in Mountain View, California, just north of San Jose. Microsoft will be adding office space on the campus. But the modernization project will also focus on sustainability and improving employee access to outdoors spaces - a point Microsoft also emphasizes at women's graphic t shirts its main campus in Redmond, Washington. "The new Silicon Valley Campus will build on our legacy in the area and demonstrate our commitment to empower employees, the community, and our natural resources" Kevin Scott, Microsoft's chief technology officer, said in a blog post. Notable upgrades include a four-acre living roof, a new fitness center, and a whole lot of windows. Additionally, Microsoft intends to design the campus so that all of the non-drinking water it uses for things like watering plants or flushing toilets either comes from rainfall or water recycled women graphic tees from places on campus such as its kitchens and drinking fountains. The company forecasts that the conservation effort to reduce its potable water consumption by more than 5%. Microsoft expects to complete the renovation by December 2019. View As:One PageSlides A watch is more than just a time keeper. A watch is not just a dial, with a strap and a buckle. A watch is an extension of your hand, that tells the time. The great thing about watches, is that whatever the occasion or style you flaunt, there is a watch for you. For the business look, a sleek, minimalistic, elegant design, separates the manager from the clerk. If you are the sun-and-sand type, or the metrosexual, something hip, cool and funky is more your style. For the trend setter, nothing but the best of the best watches will do.
And then there's the unique individual. He wants something, no one else has. A unique watch, doesn't translate to a weird watch. It could be something unique, in terms of brand or design or function or material. Like LED display instead of analog. Like an eco-friendly watch, or a glow-in-the-dark model. Or a huge dial and tiny strap. In this article, take a look at some of the most unique watches for men, available today. Macho Unique Watches Some stud and tough, unique men's watches are: 666 Barcelona Silver Skull I and II: A classy stainless steel case, silver leather strap, with a cool single skull (model I) or many leering skulls (model II). Price: $130WeWood Wooden Watch Series: Go green with the Wooden watch series from WeWood, made from reclaimed wood, 100 % recyclable and biodegradable. The warm woodsy color tone, gives a earthy but different feel to the conventional watch. Price: $140Tonino Lamborghini Spyder: Do you feel the need? The need for speed? That inner need for speed and a sporty design, can be fulfilled with this fantastic, sophisticated and out of this world watch. An inverted triangular dial, set in a circular, stainless steel case. 3 chronographs, red leather perforated band and a mini date window. A mini Lamborghini for your wrist. Price: $1,380TechnoMarine Cruise Original Night Vision: With colored luminova dials and 200 meters water resistance, the Cruise is a keeper for the sportsman and night bird alike. Stainless steel case with black PVC coating, with a steel strap and buckle. Plus there are 6 color options available, with interchangeable straps and case covers. Price: $500Diesel DZ1327 Glow: Made of silicon, and scratch resistant rubber. Stylish dial design, with Diesel brand on the side. Water-resistant up to 5 ATM. Oh and it glows in the dark! Enough said. Price: $100PUMA Men's PU102331001 Stream Silver Digital Watch: This watch model from Puma, looks strong enough to cause injury. The titular pouncing puma symbol is on the stainless steel rectangular case, it has an LED display with bold, big square numbers for the time and to complete the macho look, a synthetic leather band. Price: $120Stylish Unique Watches for Men If your keywords are classy, elegant and stylish, then check out the watch models below: Longines Twenty Four Hours Pilot Watch: This watch stands out for its 24-hour dial, enclosed in a stainless steel, round case. It is protected by an anti-reflective sapphire crystal top and is water resistant up to 30 meters. A stylish black alligator leather strap and matte black dial complete the striking effect of this watch. Price: $1,900Rado True Thinline Ultra-Thin Watch: Thin to the max, this watch comes in a black or white ceramic case. The dial top is made of sapphire crystal, with a black or white dial, and matching black or white rubber strap. For a stylish and uber clean look, this is the best watch. Price: not released yet.Barcelona 666 Under Pressure Series: Why is this watch unique? It is modeled after an antique pressure gauge, has a single-hand for minutes, with a digital counter in the center and a carbon fiber strap. It's like having the speed gauge of a high speed vehicle on your hand. Price: $160Diesel DZ7111 Sideview OLED: This watch looks like something the Terminator would wear. Sleek, stainless steel bracelet with Wooden Gifts for her steel case. The OLED (Organic light emitting diode) display gives the futuristic effect, with a mirror finish. The whole chrome effect, makes this watch stand out from other models. Price: $225Mr Jones Watch Series: If you like making a statement in whatever you do and wear, then your watch should reflect the same idea. And the Mr Jones series definitely makes a statement. The Accurate model has "remember" and "you will die" as its hour and minute hand respectively, with a mirrored rim. For a unique watch, Cyclops has an hour marker, instead of a hand. A circle passes over each hour, marked by a unique color. Not fond of colors? No problem. The special black edition has a complete black tone, with hours in shades of gray. The Average Day and Last Laugh are 2 other special models. A collection of extremely unique watches for men. Price: $150 - $200Starck PH1109 O-Ring Dark Green: A very futuristic, band styled watch. The case is a large, stainless steel O-ring, inside the green dial, which has a hole at the center! The strap is black, polished polyurethane and has a hidden clasp. It is water-resistant up to 3 ATM. Check this watch out, for its unique design. Price: $110The real impact of a unique watch, is how it complements you. A very colorful Swatch watch, while unique, might not really suit you. Similarly a big, chunky Diesel model, on a very thin wrist will not give you bamboo watches for women the effect you are looking for (unless it's the wannabe effect you are looking for). So, while choosing a unique watch, think about your clothing styles and your lifestyle. Brands, colors, chronographs or single dial, there are so many unique watches out there, the mind boggles with the possibilities! |
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