{"id":378,"date":"2010-07-01T14:59:25","date_gmt":"2010-07-01T18:59:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/timandrewsblog-asicentral.com\/timblog\/?p=378"},"modified":"2010-07-01T14:59:25","modified_gmt":"2010-07-01T18:59:25","slug":"some-like-it-cool%e2%80%a6we-like-it-hot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timandrewsblog-asicentral.com\/timblog\/2010\/07\/01\/some-like-it-cool%e2%80%a6we-like-it-hot\/","title":{"rendered":"Some Like it Cool\u2026We Like it Hot"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>One of the best parts of this job is checking out all the cool stuff fueling this industry. This week, we released a Top 10 list of the hottest products with the season\u2019s coolest features, including a USB wind turbine and a football that transforms into a can koozie.<\/p>\n<p>What more do you need on a hot summer day \u2013 or to inject a little sizzle into a summertime promotional campaign?<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/timandrewsblog-asicentral.com\/timblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/images\/cooler.jpg\" class=\"right\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Top 10 Coolest Hot Products:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Electronic Rock Guitar Shirt:\u00a0 <\/strong>Features mini amp and magnetic picks to strum \u201cguitar.\u201d<\/li>\n<li><strong>The CoolerGrill:\u00a0 <\/strong>Keep cold ones cold while you grill. High-end promo appeal.<\/li>\n<li><strong>USB<\/strong><strong> Wind Turbine:\u00a0 <\/strong>Wow appeal for eco conventions and conservation conferences.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flexi-Vase:\u00a0 <\/strong>Lays flat when not in use, then takes on vase shape when filled with water.<\/li>\n<li><strong>5-Color Fun Crayon:\u00a0 <\/strong><strong>Perfect for education or day-care promotions\/giveaways. <\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Matrix Travel Wallet:\u00a0 <\/strong>Great giveaway for executives or traveling salespeople.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Silicone Oven Mitt:\u00a0 <\/strong>Won\u2019t melt, stain or scratch. Never loses its shape.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Slap-On Watch:\u00a0 <\/strong>Slap on, slap off. Look out, next generation! Comes in 6 colors.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Can-In-Ball Koozie:\u00a0 <\/strong>Promote teams or beverage companies with a football can cooler.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Deep-Etched Olive Oil:\u00a0 <\/strong>Etch anything on lovely 750-ml bottle of Italian olive oil.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To see photos of the products and purchasing information for each, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.asicentral.com\/chicagopress\/coolest.htm\" target=\"_blank\">click here<\/a>. And for more info, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.asicentral.com\/asp\/open\/AboutASI\/pressRoom\/index.aspx?id=4964\" target=\"_blank\">click here<\/a> to read our press release.<\/p>\n<p>What products are heating up your recent campaigns? Let me know by posting a comment or emailing me <a href=\"mailto:tim.andrews@asicentral.com\">here<\/a>. I\u2019m also on <a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/Tim_Andrews_ASI\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/timothymandrews\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/timasitv\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the best parts of this job is checking out all the cool stuff fueling this industry. This week, we released a Top 10 list of the hottest products with the season\u2019s coolest features, including a USB wind turbine and a football that transforms into a can koozie. 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