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ifm efector pty ltd - "Close to you!"
 ifm is one of the world's largest manufacturers of industrial sensors and controls products, producing over 3 million sensors annually. ifm in german stands for the optimisation and solution of technical processes by means of sensors, networking and control systems.
Close customer contact, quality and innovations have made them the market leader in many areas. This is clearly expressed in their tagline "Close to you!"
Kiss Promotions is proud to be one of promotional products and merchandises suppliers for ifm efector pty ltd, one of the child company of the privately owned global organisation ifm electronic. Angela Santoro, the marketing coordinator at ifm efector pty ltd has shared a bit of her experience about using promotional products as below:
Kiss Promotions (KP) Why do use promotional products?
ifm efector (IE) We use promotional products to help strengthen our brand in the marketplace and build customer relationships. Giving customers a useful ifm branded item helps keep our brand in front of customers, a competitive advantage and exposure in the marketplace.
KP: How does promotional product help you being recognised in market place?
IE: A quality ifm branded promotional product helps strengthen our brand recognition within the market place as it familiarises customers and other prospects about our organisation through the use of promotional product. Using promotional product is a highly effective marketing tool in building customer relationships and gaining exposure within the market place.
KP: Do you use the promotional products for other purpose other than marketing tools?
IE: Yes, we have used promotional products as gifts for employees. We have provided our sales engineers with jackets with our company logo as part of their Christmas present. They were so popular the first time so we did it again 3 years later. This not only is an effective marketing tool for our organisation but also a benefit to our employees by encouraging a convenient wardrobe option.
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Georg Fischer "We prefer gifts which are practical and useful for customers' daily use"
 Georg Fischer was founded in 1802 in Schaffhausen Switzerland and George Fischer Pty Ltd was established in 1997 in Australia. Dedicated to the manufacture, supply and marketing of plastic piping systems for the safe and secure conveyance of liquids and gases, Georg Fischer have successfully become one-stop sh0p with over 40,000 products for diverse applications and specialised markets; whether for Water Treatment, Water & Gas Utilities, Chemical Process Industries, Mining, Food & Beverage, Building Technologies or Life Science.
Kiss Promotions is pleased to serve Georg Fischer providing solutions for promotional products and merchandises. Yang Liu, the marketing coordinator at George Fischer Pty Ltd has shared a bit of her experience about using promotional products as below:
Kiss Promotions (KP): Why do you use promotional products?
Georg Fischer (GF): Promoting GF branding - Small gifts for customers to remember GF; Sometimes is for promoting new products.
KP: How does promotional product help you being recognized in market place?
GF: If something new and unique, it will be remembered. But we prefer gifts which are practical and useful for customers’ daily use.
KP: Do you use the promotional products for other purpose other than marketing tools (ie: for employee retention)? If you do, how did you use them?
GF: Yes. We have company shirts and branded note pads etc. When sales reps go to see the customers, it shows the company image.
KP: How was your experience dealing with Kiss Promotions?
GF: Very reliable supplier. React fast and take care of customer. Good quality products at competitive prices, we are very happy with the service
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SUN EARTH "we have found that people who come to our stand say we can use that, or that looks good"
Sun Earth started in 1966 as a semiconductor manufacture and then moved to making photovoltaic materials in 1972 and manufactured the first ever solar panel in china in 1978. Today, Sun Earth manufactures solar panels and distributes them all over the world, from China, Germany, USA, Africa, South America and Australia. Sun Earth serves purely renewable energy industry, in specific to Wholesale and Retail solar companies.
Kiss Promotions is very pleased to be able to help Sun Earth in sourcing multiple marketing / promotional tools. For us it meant we are able to contribute to the effort of a better environment. Below are our interview results with Andrew Kent, from Sun Earth Australia.
Kiss Promotions [KP]: Why do you use promotional products?
SUN-EARTH [SE]: Mainly for shows and exhibitions, we want to maximum our exposure at these events and also to welcome new customers to our company
[KP] How does promotional product help you being recognized in market place?
[SE] We try to market with unique products, we have found that people who come to our stand say we can use that, or that looks good
[KP] Do you use the promotional products for other purpose other than marketing tools? (ie: for employee retention, safety campaigns, brand awareness. Gift with purchase, customer loyalty) Do you have any interesting story to share?
[SE] We have implemented a marketing pack to new customers so that when they purchase from us they get a compendium with all our brochures and other materials included
[KP] How was your experience dealing with Kiss Promotions?
[SE] What made Kiss Promotions different with your previous suppliers? I have personally never used another promotional company, however we have found the service to be prompt and professional
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UWS - Student Central "The promotional products were provided as gifts to our invited guests"
Kiss Promotions is very pleased to be able to provide assistance to UWS (specifically the school of social sciences and UWS Student Central) for their marketing, promotional and merchandising needs.
Below are our interview results with Joy Thomas,
Team Leader Bankstown/Parramatta of Student Enquiries and Information Services | Registrar's Office, University of Western Sydney
Kiss Promotions [KP] - Could you please briefly tell us about UWS – Student Central history? How it started or the idea behind it?
UWS - Student Central [UWS-SC] University of Western Sydney (UWS) is a major urban university spread over six campuses in Greater Western Sydney, a region of great opportunity, diversity, challenge and growth. The University is culturally diverse, with over 2000 staff and about 35 000 students drawn from Australia and around the world. UWS aspires to be a place that brings positive change in the lives of its students and a source of creativity and new knowledge that is relevant, robust and contributes to individual and community development. The University’s place will be at the leading edge of knowledge, providing a contemporary education that builds successful lives and careers for our students and graduates, and conducting research that speaks to the development of urban and rural regions, the new economy, cultural life and professional development.
[KP] What is the main role of Student Central within UWS? Who are your customers?
[UWS-SC] Student Central is the primary point of contact for students, staff and general community for and on behalf of the University as a whole and more specifically in student administration. Student Central offices are located in Parramatta, Bankstown, Campbelltown, Penrith & Hawkesbury. Student Central assists with face-to-face enquiries, over the phone and email correspondence. Student Central is the main information provider and handled over 310,000 enquiries and transactions in 2010.
[KP] Why do you use Promotional products ?
[UWS-SC] We used the promotional products as part of the launch of the new visual identity and re-branding of Student Central in April 2010. The promotional products were provided as gifts to our invited guests. Subsequent to the launch, Student Central participates in the University’s student-focused events to promote Student Central to commencing students.
[KP] How was your experience dealing with Kiss Promotions?
[UWS-SC] Our experience with Kiss Promotions has been positive, service is great and prices are competitive. They were able to deliver the goods on time and within the budget that we had.
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Kurrajong Kitchen - "Australian Made & Owned" Now that's Lavosh the original
Karen and Ben are the proud Australians behind Lavosh the original. Starting in 1993, making the original Lavosh bread for cheese platters from their small Restaurant in Kurrajong NSW, they decided to market their product to chef's around Australia. Still baking Lavosh in traditional methods and displaying unique home baked characteristics Karen, Ben and their Team passionately bring you a new entertaining experience.
Proudly Australian made and owned. You can find Kurrajong Kitchen Lavosh in all good supermarkets and deli's nationally in the biscuit aisle.
Below are Kiss Promotions our interview results with Rachael Wood about Kurrajong Kitchen and their stories of using promotional products:
[Kiss Promotions - KP] Why do you use promotional products (in your case is printed plastic bags)?
[Kurrajong Kitchen - KK] We used our bags for the Sydney Royal Easter Show as a branding of our products that customers purchased. Also these bags are going to be used for all of our consumer shows allowing for our products to be remembered after they have been consumed
[KP] How does promotional product help you being recognized in market place?
[KK] Being a large print of our logo and blue stripes that make up Kurrajong Kitchen retail packaging this will help people recognise our products on the shelf.
[KP] Do you use the promotional products for other purpose other than marketing tools? (ie: for employee retention, safety campaigns, brand awareness. Gift with purchase, customer loyalty) Do you have any interesting story to share?
[KK] At the moment we use them mainly for marketing tools, but are always looking at other promotional products for gifts to our customers. A few years ago now we used Tins as a giveaway to our customers for a thankyou gift - no price hike on the shelf to get this just a genuine gift. This was about 4-5 years ago and still we have people coming up to us a shows and via email wanting to know when the next tins are coming out.
[KP] How was your experience dealing with Kiss Promotions?
[KK] Kiss promotions is a very easy company to work with.No matter how many times we changed our minds on our bags it was never too much of an ask. In the end we got a quality product at a competitive price.
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Recruit Advantage - "We used the USB drives as a novel way to promote our product"
 Recruit Advantage was established in 2003 with the purpose of assisting HR professionals to streamline the their Recruitment Processes. Recruit Advantage provides flexible web based recruitment technology solutions; allowing hiring managers and HR to work collaboratively with the latest searching technology, job board Integration, reporting, social media presence and talent pool creation. Recruit Advantage is also an integrator of choice; providing their clients with seamless integration to numerous other technology solution providers that are also experts in their space. Recruit Advantage adopts a very consultative approach with their clients ensuring they understand the clients' requirements and able to provide targeted, innovative and lasting solutions.
Please visit www.recruitadvantage.com.au or contact the Sales Team on (02) 9955 0422 with any enquiries.
Below are our interview results with Ryan Leslie about Recruit Advantage and their stories of using promotional products:
[KP] Why do you use Promotional products?
[RA] We used the promotional products at trade show and exhibitions to increase our brand awareness and keep our company in front of key decision makers in our target market.
[KP] How does promotional product help you being recognized in market place?
[RA] We used the USB drives as a novel way to promote our product and this allowed us to provide a targeted message highlighting the benefits of our offerings.
[KP] Do you use the promotional products for other purpose other than marketing tools? (ie: for employee retention, safety campaigns,Gift with purchase, customer loyalty)
[RA] We mainly use the promotional products for marketing programs and events and also have provided them to other staff members within our organisation.
[KP] How was your experience dealing with us?
[RA] I found Kiss Promotions to be very professional and courtesy at all time. They responded promptly to my requests and took the time to understand my needs.
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Shea Business Consulting - "Promotional items for Shea Business Consulting has been extremely well received at training conferences"
 Shea Business Consulting specialises in skills development.
Their practice revolves around new and emerging skills needed by people in the workplace.
They work with clients to help identify the training needs for their workforce and find them the right training solution. A consistent theme is the evaluation of training programs and learning strategies. Their clients include a broad range of training organisations, enterprises and government agencies.
They also develop their own training materials including resources for workplace trainer and assessor. Refer to www.sheaconsulting.com.au for their full range of training materials. Their latest release is a pocket guide and reference for people operating as mentors in the workplace. To see a sample and to order copies email: shea@sheaconsulting.com.au
Over the past two years, Kiss Promotions has produced several promotional items for Shea Business Consulting that’s been extremely well received at training conferences.
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Kaplan Professional - "Promotional products act as a physical reminder: firstly to enhance company branding and secondly to provide an introductory and usable ‘gift’ to the customer"
Kaplan Professional is a leading Australian provider of financial services, real estate, management and business education. As the largest division of The Washington Post Company, Kaplan is one of the world’s leading providers of lifelong education with over 1 million students enrolled in 2010.
Starting as a small test prep company in 1938, Kaplan has pioneered new territory in online higher education and professional training with innovation and imagination. With over 600 locations in more than 30 countries, Kaplan employs more than 31,000 people worldwide.
Below are our interview results with Cara Chan, Kaplan Professional 's marketing assistant about their services and their stories of using promotional product
[Kiss Promotions - KP] What do you specialise in?
[Kaplan Professional -KAP] In Australia, Kaplan Professional offers specialised qualifications from a Certificate IV to a Masters level and continuing professional development (CPD) for compliance for financial services and real estate professionals.
[KP] What separates you from your competitor?
[KAP] We are a preferred education supplier to the industry because of the technical breadth, academic rigour and practical relevance of our courses. Our competitive advantage lies in our ability to combine local expertise and resources with this global capability to deliver high quality learning outcomes for both individuals and businesses.
[KP] Who are your clients & What kind of industries do you serve?
[KAP] Kaplan Professionals sells primarily to businesses with our primary market being working professionals in the financial services industry. Primarily Kaplan Professional serves the financial services and real estate industries.
[KP] Why Kaplan Professional?
[KAP] Our mission is to help individuals achieve their educational and career goals. All Kaplan Professional employees adhere to the core values of: integrity, knowledge, support, opportunity and results. At Kaplan Professional, we build futures one success story at a time; we succeed when our students succeed.
Our courses are accredited as vocational education-level or postgraduate-level qualifications under the Australian Qualifications Framework. Some courses also provide the education requirements to give financial product advice in accordance with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission’s (ASIC) Regulatory Guide 146 (RG 146).
[KP] Why do you use Promotional products?
[KAP] Often used as free giveaway items, our objective with promotional products is to provide a less intrusive way to remind existing and potential customers of our company and its products and services. Whether it is at an industry event, a training workshop, or combined with an acquisition marketing campaign, promotional products act as a physical reminder: firstly to enhance company branding and secondly to provide an introductory and usable ‘gift’ to the customer.
[KP] How was your experience dealing with Kiss Promotions?
[KAP] In my experience, Kiss Promotions has been highly professional and amicable in the handling of our orders, with fast response rates, quick turn-around times and on-time delivery. Sourcing product ideas is also hassle-free with the comprehensive online catalogue, regular email updates as well as much appreciated assistance from the team. Kiss Promotions are a pleasure to work with.
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Melbourne Praise Centre - "The (promotional) products help us to be recognised as one community even though we are in different places. It is also a marketing tool used to promote our organisation events"
About MPC
Melbourne Praise Centre (MPC) is a Christian Organisation with a mission of mobilising people to Christ who will impact the community for the Kingdom of God. Based in Glen Iris, South Eastern suburb of Melbourne, MPC was initially a cell church. MPC is now a church that is committed to bring a community that obeys God's great commands to share the gospel message in a relevant way to all nations. We serve in Children's Ministry, Marketplace Ministry, Mission Ministry and Student Ministry.
In the Children's Ministry, the children are taught about praise and worship, being told about Bible stories and they join in fun activities such as art, painting, colouring, puzzles and games. We also teach the children the importance of giving, how to pray, to sing songs with actions and to memorise the Word of God.
The Marketplace Ministry (Impact) has a mission to NURTURE individuals, EMPOWER people and TRANSFORM workplaces. We believe that those who are successful in their career are in a better position to have a positive influence on the people and environment where they work. We hold a variety of events throughout the year including motivational and professional development seminars and an annual lunch or dinner function.
Mission Department is formed as we see great needs to be met in the mission fields. We show the love of God through our ministries, prayers, practical and financial supports. We are privileged to be able to support the mission works in Australia, Indonesia, Cambodia, Burma and many more countries to come.
The Student Ministry holds a club for tertiary students, with members at many university campuses across Melbourne. It was established to stimulate cross-cultural friendships ampngst students. We are delighted to offer you our friendship and moral support in your journey as a university student.
Our International Traditional Sunday Service starts at 10:15 AM, followed by the International Contemporary Sunday Service at 10:30 AM at 1536 Malvern Rd, Glen Iris. The Indonesian Service is also held every Sunday at 10:30 AM at RMIT Kaleide Theatre, 360 Swanston St, Melbourne.
We invite you to join us and experience God's goodness, love and power. It is our hope that our service will impact you and that this blessing will flow through you to others.
About promotional products:
We use the promotional products from Kiss Promotions to support our organisation events that are held annually by our Indonesian community. We find it useful to make the same product for the members in so many ways.
The products help us to be recognised as one community even though we are in different places. It is also a marketing tool used to promote our organisation events. Some products also come with a sleek and mobile design that fit everyone's needs.
We find Kiss Promotion very helpful in giving us solutions, very easy to negotiate with and very satisfying. Samples are given on certain products to ensure that the quality is being met. They have all the necessary media to make a good communication amongst their clients and we definitely will keep using their products in the future.
With better product consultation, we believe Kiss Promotion will make an even more satisfying end result. We would be glad to receive more updates from Kiss Promotions.
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Monash University - "promotional products were mainly used as gifts to those events, and some promotional products such as banners are regularly used in our career expos, open days, and as a display to attract our guests"
About Monash University
Monash is the largest University in Australia with over 62,500 students from over 148 countries. It is a diverse and energetic University undertaking research and teaching in science and technology, engineering, health and medical sciences, humanities and social sciences, the creative arts and education. Monash is recognised for its excellence in research and scholarship and as a destination of choice for students both nationally and internationally.
This distinctive approach by Monash is not just important for its own vision, but as a key contributor to the development of a high quality, differentiated Australian higher education system. Monash’s status is recognised through its membership of Australia’s Group of Eight (Go8) research-intensive universities and is one of the youngest universities in the world’s top 50 (Times Higher Education World University Rankings).
Monash has eight campuses including one in Malaysia and one in South Africa, a centre in Prato, Italy, and a joint research academy in India making it Australia’s most international university. Monash actively recruits talented staff from around the world and currently employs staff worldwide.
Below are our interview results with Daniela Praborini about Monash's Office of Future Students and their stories of using promotional products:
[KP] Could you please briefly tell us about your department?
[MU] Our department, Office of Future Students (Onshore) team provides an extensive range of services to a diverse range of potential Monash students. This includes provision of course information and publications and the coordination of many events and programs aimed at introducing prospective students to the University. The office also administers Monash Extension for high achieving Year 12 students. The Office of Future students (Onshore) office is involved in the co-ordination of University wide postgraduate student recruitment activities. Agent Liaison across New Zealand is also a key aspect of this office.
[KP] What do you specialise in?
[MU] Our team in particular looks after the Monash Extension for high achieving year 12 students. Monash Extension (formerly the Monash Enhancement Studies Program) allows high achieving Year 12 students to get a taste of uni before finishing school – and be rewarded for it. Students complete a pair of first year university subjects as part of their final year school studies, allowing them to extend and enhance their learning in an area of interest. After completing the program, students will receive an increment towards their Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR). Another benefit of doing this program is that students will gain university credit, get an early taste of University life, meet like minded students, and also students will receive an academic award at the end of the year.
[KP] Why do you use Promotional products?
[MU] Our department in particular is in charge in organising over 45 key Monash events per year, including At Monash seminars,Teacher Professional Development Day sessions, Change of Preference, Information Evenings, Orientation Day, Leadership Day, and also Graduation Evening for our Monash Extension students. The promotional products were mainly used as gifts to those events, and some promotional products such as banners are regularly used in our career expos, open days, and as a display to attract our guests in they key events held throughout the year.
[KP] How was your experience dealing with Kiss Promotions
[MU] Our experience with Kiss Promotions has been marvelous! Especially with the banner order we had with them, it was quite an urgent request. However, we definitely got what we wanted, with a competitive price, excellent product quality, and quick delivery! Definitely very impressed with their service from the initial contact we had, prompt information about different kinds of quotes we needed, prompt service, and never complain even though we changed our mind so many times! We will definitely recommend their service to other departments.
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Command Automation - "With branded promotional products, you are able to determine the media is actually reaching your target audience in a meaningful way, not just sent into the ether"
 Command Automation is an SA based company who is specialised in providing industrial automation and instrumentation solutions. We are committed to providing the highest quality industrial automation and instrumentation products, services and solutions. We continue to stay in tune with the constantly evolving world of automation technology, helping our valued clients utilise the latest technology to benefit their organisations.
Below are our interview results with Luke Day about his business and the stories of using promotional products:
[KP] What do you specialise in?
[CA] Industrial Automation
3. [KP] What separates you from your competitor?
[CA] Command Automation are passionate about control system engineering. Our values are focused on the technical and economic needs of our customers. We are communicative, results driven and put a strong emphasis on technological innovation. We believe in providing the best customer support for every solution we deliver, forging long term relationships based upon mutual success.
4. [KP] Who are your clients? What kind of industries do you serve?
[CA] We are a strong solutions provider in the following industries: mining, quarries, oil & gas, potable and wastewater treatment, food & bev manufacturing, original equipment manufacturing, general manufacturing, transport logistics & material handling
About promotional products & Kiss Promotions
1. [KP] Why do you use Promotional products?
[CA] Promotional products are an effective and personalised form of marketing. With branded promotional products, you are able to determine the media is actually reaching your target audience in a meaningful way, not just sent into the ether.
2. [KP] How does promotional product help you being recognized in market place?
[CA] Because our staff can give promotional products directly to our valued clients and prospective clients, our branding is in front of the right people every day. We look for useful items that customers will use regularly.
3. [KP] How was your experience dealing with Kiss Promotions?
[CA] Great value products, a wide range available, customised service and the convenience of web based ordering sets Kiss Promotions apart.
4. [KP] Do you have any suggestions on how we can provide better service for you?
[CA] Just keep doing what you’re doing, it’s a winning formula.
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