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It’s a little early, but we just couldn’t resist sharing… The Eddie Bauer Collection is coming!

From SUV’s to car seats and cribs, the Eddie Bauer brand has become synonymous with quality and performance of the highest degree.  The brand, founded in Seattle in 1920, has been on the forefront of outdoor gear innovation since the beginning.  Founder Eddie Bauer was an icon of the outdoor lifestyle, a consummate adventurer, hunter and fisherman.  Eddie Bauer patented the first quilted down jacket in 1935.  During the World War II years, cutting edge Eddie Bauer designs were supplied to US troops.  These unique pieces were made to military specifications and created, manufactured and supplied solely by Eddie Bauer.  Following the war, Eddie Bauer outfitted numerous mountaineering expeditions, many of them first ascents, or first American to summit.

Eddie Bauer returns to its brand heritage with the First Ascent line of outdoor performance gear.  The exceptional items in this line are guide built, designed by the men and women who brave the elements in the world’s most extreme environments on a daily basis.

With the launch of the Eddie Bauer line to the ad specialties market, you have the opportunity to co-brand with this premium, internationally recognized brand.  Providing your customers or staff team with Eddie Bauer apparel immediately introduces your brand as a premier partner.  Eddie Bauer is American innovation, outdoor adventure, and most importantly, high performance designed by doers.  Wear the best, wear what you are.

We’re excited to announce that 27 new Eddie Bauer and First Ascent products will debut in August!

As you plan for your fall and winter needs, let us help you take advantage of the new line.  Be one of the first to get your hands on the Eddie Bauer catalog!  Fill out the short request form and we’ll send your catalogs as soon as they become available.

Seeing Clearly

Q. What do an iPad, iPod, iPhone, Blackberry, laptop, Kindle, flat screen television or computer monitor, safety glasses, eye glasses, and sun glasses all have in common?

A. The clear, fragile and often handled glass through which we view the world.

Whether young or old your customer base uses one or more of these items every day. Now ask yourself: What are they are using to clean the screen of their tech or the lenses of their glasses?

Instead of reaching for a shirt tail or scarf – or worse, a paper napkin – they could be reaching for another brand impression.



Increase your reach by putting stunning full color microfiber cleaners into the hands, cars, purses and pockets of your customers. The soft, scratch-free microfiber fabric, vibrant full color graphics and huge variety of available sizes makes this an easy win for marketers.

The promotional possibilities are endless, but here are a few ideas to get you started:
• Travel or tour companies, feature exotic vacation destinations
• Banks or healthcare organizations, show new or existing branch locations
• Dentists and doctors, put important contact information in easy reach
• Optometrist or Eyewear companies, a brand impression for every cleaning
• Champion your cause with event giveaways
• Fan giveaways for sports teams
• Launch a new product
• Colleges and Universities, feature campus landmarks and encourage connections

Help your customers, both young and old, see your brand clearly. They’ll thank you for it.

Microfiber screen cleaners are available in our online store at http://store.skyhighmarketing.com/ or contact us for more information today.

Welcome 2012

We’re ushering in the New Year with a host of new products as we continue to offer innovative ideas which help you promote your brand. This year you can expect to see new colors for items that have become standards in promotional products excellence and exciting new products that will bring a buzz to your marketing campaigns.

Check out this bright new product – just a taste of what’s in store for 2012.


Introducing the Incredible Gel Wax Highlighter

This amazing highlighter is sure to be a smash hit!

• Will not smear ink or bleed through paper
• Will not dry out if left uncapped
• Super smooth highlighting action

The gel wax highlighting stick lasts extra long and is advanced like lip balm by twisting the tube bottom. Promote your brand with this unique new product in 2012 and be seen on desktops everywhere.

The gel wax highlighter is available in yellow, pink, green, blue and orange. Find the collection in our web store at 10% off through January and February!

President's Message

With the Christmas season upon us and the New Year around the corner, I want to thank all of you who helped make 2011 another successful year for Sky High Marketing.

Over the course of 2011 we’ve grown our staff, hiring three talented new team members, we’ve gained new accounts, and we are pleased and grateful to have a strong, loyal existing client base. As a company we are truly enriched by being able to partner with each of you.

Thanks to the great year of growth we’ve seen and our strong client base, I am predicting that the coming year will be our best in business to date. That’s a lot to look forward to.

2012 will mark our 15th year. As we round that milestone I am particularly grateful to the many people who have supported us along the way. To those of you that have been with us from the start (or nearly the start) and to all of you who’ve joined us over the years – Thank you. We love doing business with you.

May your holiday season be merry, and may 2012 bring you success and prosperity.

Josh Kozinski
Sky High Marketing, President


P.S. If you haven't already, I invite you to view our holiday card at: http://skyhighmarketing.com/xmas/xmasCard2011.html

Round up!

Fall has arrived and there is no denying that the holidays and the New Year are right around the corner. We’re greeting fall and the coming winter season with a host of specials. First up, what do a spatula, coffee mug, nightlight and fleece blanket have in common? They are marketing stars and on special now – perfect for fall. Remember online orders get an instant 10% off.

If you find corporate gifting a bit of a quagmire, check out our 2009 blog on Holiday Gifting for some tips that never go out of style. You can request holiday catalogs, or visit our online store to get ideas. And don’t forget, we have a terrific special going on for holiday orders now through November 30 – orders placed before November 15 get the best deal so get shopping!

Our fall newsletter is out; give it a look to find out what we’ve been up to lately. You’ll get the scoop on the fall specials, and have the opportunity to get a little something just for commenting on our Facebook page!

And now you’re up to date.

Colleen M. Feldner

Marketing Coordinator

The Wild World of Pins!

If you were given the task of ordering pins for your organization would you know enough about them to get not only what you need, but the best pin for your money?

Here are 7 things you need to know about lapel pins.

1.) Hard enamel vs. soft enamel:

Hard enamel pins (sometimes referred to as semi-cloisonné or imitation cloisonné, pronounced “kloi-zuh-ney”) are the most durable pin style. The colors are true and bright with the enamel at the same level as the metal separations between colors. Soft enamel, however, will be lower than the metal separations with a more painted in look. Often a clear epoxy is added over soft enamel colors to make the surface of the pin smooth.

2.) Epoxy:

Like a coat of clear nail polish for soft enamel pins. It protects the enamel and gives the pin a bright, smooth look. Unfortunately, over time and with exposure to sunlight, epoxy can yellow.

3.) Struck pins and Cast pins:

These terms refer to how the pin is fabricated. Struck pins use a die to create the raised and recessed marks in the metal which are filled with enamel or otherwise finished. Most pins are struck. However, when working with an intricate outer shape, or if your design calls for interior cutouts or 3D details in the metal, a cast pin might be recommended. When casting a pin, the hot metal is poured into a mold to create the final shape.

4.) Plating:

There are many options for plating lapel pins, and not all of them are available on all pins. Some may be available but only at an additional cost. Plating is usually available in gold, silver, copper, brass, nickel or an antique version of each. Options can also include black nickel or black dye, which coat the metal in black.

5.) Antique finish:

A finish that works especially well for one color pins, this process tints the recessed areas of the pin darker and allows the raised areas to be brighter or more polished.

6.) Sandblast finish:

This process is similar to the antique finish, but with a more textured appearance. The pin is sandblasted, and then the texture is polished away on the raised areas, leaving them smooth and shiny.

7.) Photo print or 4-color process vs. enamel colors

Most traditional pins are the semi-cloisonné or imitation cloisonné. There’s another option in the photo print or 4-color process where the artwork is digitally printed directly onto the surface of the pin. An epoxy dome is usually added to protect the printed image. Depending on your design and the application, you might consider this option.

I hope this tutorial has boosted your confidence in your readiness to confront the jargon of pin ordering! Remember, the customer service team at Sky High Marketing is always ready to answer your questions and guide you through the ordering process to make sure you get the stunning impression that you are looking for. Contact us right now for help on your next project.

Colleen M. Feldner

Marketing Coordinator, Sky High Marketing

Product Spotlight: Not your Father’s Highlighters

Your office supply store sells thousands of highlighters. But none of them have your brand on the side, or look nearly this cool.

Just look at the picture. It’s a syringe shaped highlighter! The plunger end is so realistic that I checked to see if it would plunge; and with colors this bright your message will definitely get seen.

Best uses:

• Colleges and Universities with majors in medical fields.

• Donor recognition gift for education or hospital projects.

• Nurses’ appreciation week.

• Healthcare organization company store.

Not for you?

It’s true, syringe highlighters are not the best fit for everyone. Let me or one of my colleagues find a great item for your industry. Contact us today.

Jason Busse

Sky High Marketing, Customer Service Manger

Las Vegas Office