BGill 0 #1 August 3, 2005 No I'm not offering a free container, but here's my deal: My office has a lot of money to spend before a certain time later in the year. We're designing all these backpacks to give away to interns, lunchbags, pens, all kinds of random crap. I was talking to my boss and he says "Why don't you just get a parachute with our logo on it?" The thing is, transactions have to be less than $2500 and I would have to word it so it looks like a legit everyday expense. Since canopies with logos cost a hell of a lot (more than $2500 i would guess) I'm thinking that maybe I could get a container with our logos on it. He doesn't seem to mind that. My problem is the wording. How can I phrase getting a container? I'm thinking something like "Community Outreach Program Demonstration Materials" or something along the lines of that, but I want it to sound really really good. Any ideas on how I can phrase this and possibly get a fresh container? My boss might be joking, but if I make this sound good enough I might be able to pull it off. Help please! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waltappel 1 #2 August 3, 2005 QuoteNo I'm not offering a free container, but here's my deal: My office has a lot of money to spend before a certain time later in the year. We're designing all these backpacks to give away to interns, lunchbags, pens, all kinds of random crap. I was talking to my boss and he says "Why don't you just get a parachute with our logo on it?" The thing is, transactions have to be less than $2500 and I would have to word it so it looks like a legit everyday expense. Since canopies with logos cost a hell of a lot (more than $2500 i would guess) I'm thinking that maybe I could get a container with our logos on it. He doesn't seem to mind that. My problem is the wording. How can I phrase getting a container? I'm thinking something like "Community Outreach Program Demonstration Materials" or something along the lines of that, but I want it to sound really really good. Any ideas on how I can phrase this and possibly get a fresh container? My boss might be joking, but if I make this sound good enough I might be able to pull it off. Help please! Mobile outdoor advertising/billboard. Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newshooter12 0 #3 August 3, 2005 make sure to get the lifespan in there so they don't think it's just a one shot billboard deal, but rather somthing that will last for years to come. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akurtom 0 #4 August 3, 2005 reusable adverstisement Blue Skies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BGill 0 #5 August 3, 2005 Well we don't do any outside advertising, so that's why I was thinking more along the lines of community outreach deal. I like the billboard idea though, that's pretty clever. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #6 August 3, 2005 QuoteNo I'm not offering a free container, but here's my deal: My office has a lot of money to spend before a certain time later in the year. We're designing all these backpacks to give away to interns, lunchbags, pens, all kinds of random crap. I was talking to my boss and he says "Why don't you just get a parachute with our logo on it?" The thing is, transactions have to be less than $2500 and I would have to word it so it looks like a legit everyday expense. Since canopies with logos cost a hell of a lot (more than $2500 i would guess) I'm thinking that maybe I could get a container with our logos on it. He doesn't seem to mind that. My problem is the wording. How can I phrase getting a container? I'm thinking something like "Community Outreach Program Demonstration Materials" or something along the lines of that, but I want it to sound really really good. Any ideas on how I can phrase this and possibly get a fresh container? My boss might be joking, but if I make this sound good enough I might be able to pull it off. Help please! Actually, I was reviewing a certain container manufacturer's website yesterday and was floored to see that a reasonably equipped container was retailing for nearly $3,000. That was just with rings, soft reserve handle, hackey handle, and fancy RSL...no hook knife, tie-dye, embroidery, pinstripes, or fancy backpad. You might be able to do the parachute angle if you separate the canopy and the logo into separate expenses. The description should hinge on whatever your company does. e.g. Advertising - Market Presence Dynamic Display. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #7 August 3, 2005 Aerial life saving device.Donation to the mentally impaired.Industrial strength back pack.Non-rigid collapsable decending wing holder.High rise escape system.Theraputic back alignment device.A rig , See BGill for details. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #8 August 3, 2005 Bobby, Backpacks for interns, i assume will have your company logo/logo's on them? How are they being labeled? I would shoot for "Outdoor promotional Materials" for a container. For a canopy i like the Community Outreach Demonstration Materials. If i think of anything else i'll let you know. BTW, way to work the system. Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BGill 0 #9 August 3, 2005 hmm.... you've got a point. For the backpacks, I believe we'll just be saying "Intern promotional giveaways". Fuck, why can't I just say "Employee promotional giveaway". Hmmm.... i like, i like. Keep the ideas rollin' people! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites dbattman 0 #10 August 3, 2005 Has anyone suggested a bonus payout to all the employees that generated that cash flow to begin with? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites windcatcher 0 #11 August 3, 2005 recreational vehicle ad Mother to the cutest little thing in the world... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Guest #12 August 3, 2005 Quote ... We're designing all these backpacks to give away to interns ... Question - do you want the bean counters to know its a rig or not? Exactly. But don't lie about it. Just make it sound like a backpack, but you'll be safer if its a coupon for $500 of or some such. (Who buys a $2500 backpack?) Maybe "High altitude certified backpack with rescue apparatus" or "Backpack with nylon slowing device", the goal is to be as inconspicuous as possible, and put the line item in the middle of some other VERY normal items like, you got it, other backpacks and lunch bags. .02 You can have it good, fast, or cheap: pick two. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites waltappel 1 #13 August 4, 2005 How about (heh heh heh) executive transportation or executive seating? Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites daniel_owen_uk 0 #14 August 5, 2005 Whats wrong with backpack? Its gonna be on your back, your gonna pack something into it, hence backpack. Although $2500 on a backpack could seem a little excessive.__________________ BOOM Headshot Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
dbattman 0 #10 August 3, 2005 Has anyone suggested a bonus payout to all the employees that generated that cash flow to begin with? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
windcatcher 0 #11 August 3, 2005 recreational vehicle ad Mother to the cutest little thing in the world... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest #12 August 3, 2005 Quote ... We're designing all these backpacks to give away to interns ... Question - do you want the bean counters to know its a rig or not? Exactly. But don't lie about it. Just make it sound like a backpack, but you'll be safer if its a coupon for $500 of or some such. (Who buys a $2500 backpack?) Maybe "High altitude certified backpack with rescue apparatus" or "Backpack with nylon slowing device", the goal is to be as inconspicuous as possible, and put the line item in the middle of some other VERY normal items like, you got it, other backpacks and lunch bags. .02 You can have it good, fast, or cheap: pick two. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waltappel 1 #13 August 4, 2005 How about (heh heh heh) executive transportation or executive seating? Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_owen_uk 0 #14 August 5, 2005 Whats wrong with backpack? Its gonna be on your back, your gonna pack something into it, hence backpack. Although $2500 on a backpack could seem a little excessive.__________________ BOOM Headshot Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
