chrisdwalker2002 Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 Hi all, is anyone aware of any stage companys, electrical companys, anyone in our industry really that have promotional polos/tees that are good for just working in, even if its a case of when putting orders through etc, theyll chuck promotional stuff in if you ask.I know you can get a polo from primark for 4 quid, but free is free, and on the assumption, if you dont ask, you dont get, why not try... not to mention branded stuff just looks abit nicer!Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david.elsbury Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 As you say it's a case of purchasing a large amount of gear, then they might throw a couple of things in. As a student asking, all you're likely to do is get yourself a bad name, and considering that these are the people who you might hope to employ you one day, that could be counterproductive ;)You seem to have the idea but just thought I'd throw that out there before someone goes ringing every company up asking for swag ;) :)David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callumb Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 Thats what Open days are for along with trade shows. http://www.blue-room.org.uk/public/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif Although thats mostly pens and lanyards I have gotten from them. http://www.blue-room.org.uk/public/style_emoticons/default/sad.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisdwalker2002 Posted June 9, 2012 Author Share Posted June 9, 2012 As you say it's a case of purchasing a large amount of gear, then they might throw a couple of things in. As a student asking, all you're likely to do is get yourself a bad name, and considering that these are the people who you might hope to employ you one day, that could be counterproductive ;)You seem to have the idea but just thought I'd throw that out there before someone goes ringing every company up asking for swag ;) :)David Ohh dont worry were on the same wavelength! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark_s Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 The trick is to walk into someone's warehouse wearing one of their competitor's shirts, and go from there ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steevo Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 The trick is to walk into someone's warehouse wearing one of their competitor's shirts, and go from there ;) There speaks the voice of experience! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brainwave-generator Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Another option is obviously get out there and do some work, once you're working all the time you gather a surprisingly decent amount of local crew t-shirts. Why not get some of your own printed up? "Joe Bloggs, Freelance ABC Technician, 07123 456789, joe@bloggsABC.co.uk" nothing wrong with wearing a business card on your chest. It's not all that expensive. As has been said too, wait for PLASA to come around, if you plan it properly you can clothe and equip yourself with enough sharpies for the rest of the year, free of charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seano Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Won't work for just anyone though. If they think you're a muppet they'll be quite happy for you to just carry on wearing the competitor's swag. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brainwave-generator Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Aye, as Seano has pointed out, companies generally don't mail out promotional gear en masse because they are not keen on under-performers cutting about in their branded kit. Advertising is only good if the person attached to the advertising is good. It does not look good to have an "XYZ Lighting" t-shirt attached to somebody snorting coke off the lighting desk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techboy1997 Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Another option is obviously get out there and do some work, once you're working all the time you gather a surprisingly decent amount of local crew t-shirts. Why not get some of your own printed up? "Joe Bloggs, Freelance ABC Technician, 07123 456789, joe@bloggsABC.co.uk" nothing wrong with wearing a business card on your chest. It's not all that expensive. As has been said too, wait for PLASA to come around, if you plan it properly you can clothe and equip yourself with enough sharpies for the rest of the year, free of charge. at PLASA do you get free sharpies all of mine go missing all the time .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shez Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 You should be more careful who you lend them to... ;) Lending them without the cap more often results in them coming back to you. At PLASA, companies tend to dish out freebies to those people who they think might be placing orders with them in the future - it's a promotional tool. If they think you're only on the blag, it's less likely you'll get anything. But at less then 60p a pop to buy, it's no great pain to buy some if you need them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themadhippy Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Arnt sharpies and polo shirts a legitamate buisness expence so ere get em on your tax return Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerry davies Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 I cannot fathom this polo shirt thing. My mates who give them out would no more consider asking me to wear one of theirs than they would of wearing one of mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djw1981 Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Sharpies - pack of 25 less than £8 in costco last time I needed some Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rigger Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Anyone viewing this post hoping for free swag may be interested in this; http://www.rosco.com/spectrum/index.php/2012/03/scenicideas/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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