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Tuesday, May 29, 2007

More brands approved for on-line advertising!

Manufacturer - Plan # - Product - Acc% - Reimburse %
Aearo Company - Health & beauty products - up to 5% - 100%
Alden Shoes - Alden shoes - 3% - 50%
All-Clad Metalcrafters - All-Clad or Emerilware cookware - 5-7% - 100%
Alps Sportswear Mfg Co - Alps sportswear - 2.5% - 50%
Alu-Mont Furniture Mfg - Patio sets - 2% - 100%
Ambar Diamonds - Jewelry - 5% - 50%
American Security Products - AMSEC Gun - Safes - 2% - 100%
American Water Heater Gp - Water heaters - 2% - 50%
Aquatic Industries Inc - Whirlpool baths & Soaking baths - 2% - 50%
B & K Mueller - Plumbing equipment - 2% - 100%
Baldor Generators - Baldor Generators - 1-2% - 50%
Barron’s Educational Series - Books and publications - 1-5% - 75%
Benchmark Doors - Benchmark doors and frames - 2% - 50%
Bertch Cabinet Mfg - Bertch vanities & cabinets - 1.5% - 100%
Brewster Wallcoverings Co - Wall coverings and wallpaper - 5% - 50%
Calphalon - Calphalon cookware - 10% - 100%
Carson Industries, Inc - Wind chimes, dinnerware, garden - 5% - 100%
Casio Inc - Televisions - varies - 100%
CITGO Petroleum Corp - All Citgo cased lubricants - $.15/gal - 50-100%
Continental Sports Supply - Soccer balls - 2% - 50%
Danaher Tool Group - Hand tools - 2% - 100%
Dave Grossman Creations - Collectible figurines - 5% - 50%
Delta Industries - Hand sprayers, plant waterer - varies - 100%
Do It Best (Valspar Paint) - Valspar Paint at Do It Best Stores - 4% - 50%
Droll Yankees Inc - Bird feeders - 4% - 50%
Easy Street Shoe Corp - Easy Street shoes - 2% - 50%
Evan-Moor Corp - Teachers resource materials - 2-5% - 100%
FLA Orthopedics Inc - Back and wrist supports - 1-3% - 50%
Guardian Personal Security - Bodyguard Pepper Spray - 3% - 100%
Gund, Inc - “Gund” stuffed animals - 5% - 100%
Hasa Inc - Pool chemicals and spa products - 5% Fix - 100%
Hickey-Freeman Co - Suits, sports coats for men - 3% - 50%
Honora Jewelry Co - All Honora jewelry - 5% - 100%
Insulate Windows - Vinyl windows and doors - .005% - 50%
Justin Boot Company - Justin Western boots & leather pdts - 3% - 75%
K-D Tools - Automotive tools - 2% - 75%
Landau Uniforms - Medical Uniforms - 1-2% - 50%
Magic Circle Corp - Dixie Chopper lawn mowers - 3% - 50%
Nature’s Bounty, Inc - Nature’s bounty vitamins - see plan - 50%
Optronics, Inc - Hand held spotlights - 5% - 50%
PaceSaver/Leisure Lift Inc - Scooters - 5% - 50%
Raynor Garage Doors - Raynor garage doors & openers - 1% - 65%
Sealy, Inc - Sealy—mattresses, box springs - varies - 50%

Google above for local dealers!

Friday, May 25, 2007

Dickies Medical Uniforms

Co-op for Dickies Medical Uniforms – medical fashion line (excluding everyday scrubs) – 50% co-op reimbursement program – co-op accrues from 2-5% based on current year purchases – 2007 co-op expires 3-31-08!
To research co-op dollars for Dickie’s Medical Uniforms – get the co-op authorization letter signed and the vendor number.
Use mfr ad slicks-available thru sales rep. Prior approval is required for all print advertising – use advertising pre-approval form. Fax to 214-459-1059 or e-mail to: bmccloskey@dickiesmedical.com.
Check the medical list for more great co-op programs.

Google above at dickiesuniform.com for local dealers.

This brand is approved for internet advertising.

Hayward Pool Products

Hayward Pool Products – 50% co-op reimbursement program based on current year purchases
To research co-op dollars for Hayward Pool Products – get the co-op authorization letter signed and the vendor number.
See the pool/spa co-op list with more co-op plans.
Ads available on www.adbuilder.com. Logo only in the ad receives 17.5% co-op reimbursement. To receive 50% co-op reimbursement, must use logo above 1.25 inches long, product illustration combo and a second logo, Hayward circle at least ½ inch across in size.

Google above at haywardnet.com for local dealers.

This brand is also approved for interent advertising.

Thursday, May 24, 2007

Hon Office Furniture

Hon Office Furniture-50% co-op reimbursement program. And they reimburse 50% for color costs!
Co-op $$$ are available now – because accruals are based on prior year purchases.
To research co-op dollars for Hon– get the co-op authorization letter signed and the vendor number.
See the office/art/accessories co-op list with more co-op plans.
* Hon Diamond Showcase dealers definitely have co-op!

Google above at honcompany.com for local dealers! This is a good one! Yoou may have over $10,000 in co-op depending on the market and the dealer's business!

This brand is also approved for internet advertising!

Zodiac Pool Cleaners

Zodiac Pool Cleaners – 75% co-op reimbursement program for exclusive ads featuring Baracuda & Nature2. 5% accruals; 50% reimbursement for prorated ads.
Co-op $$$ are available now – Expires 11-30-07.
To research co-op dollars for Zodiac Pool Cleaners – get the co-op authorization letter signed and the vendor number. Get the distributor contact name and phone # also.
See the pool & spa co-op list with more co-op plans.
Ads are available at www.adbuilder.com.

This brand is also approved for internet advertising!

Google above at baracuda.com for local dealers. I came up with almost 2 pages of listings (each a single line) of local dealers! There's lots of opportunity here in my market!

P. S. Our newspaper BLITZED and sold over $1 million in internet advertising! We're #1!

Wednesday, May 23, 2007

755 Brands are co-op approved for on-line media - here are just some of those brands!

These brands are co-op approved for on-line media!
Manufacturer - Plan # - Product - Acc % - Reimburse %
Access Lighting Corp - 23895 - Access lighting products - 2.5% - 50%
AC Delco - 24851 - Batteries - varies - 100%
Action Industries-Lane - 04858 - Lane recliners, furniture - varies - 50%
Aerosoles - 19605 - Shoes - 2% - 50%
Allstate Insurance - 13420 - Insurance - Fixed - 50%
Amarr Garage Doors - 25774 - Garage Doors - 1% - 50%
Bardahl Mfg - 04666 - Auto Additives & lubricants - varies - 100%
Bekaert Specialty Films - 24551 - Solar Gard Window films - 3% - 100%
Beltone Electronics - 12664 - Hearing Aids - varies - 100%
Benjamin Moore & Co - 01966 - Benjamin Moore Paints - 2% - 75%
Bike Athletic Co - 05267 - Sportswear - 1.5% - 50%
Bio-Lab, Inc - 22297 - Bio-guard pool products - 3% - 100%
Bradington-Young - 08760 - Recliner chairs & sofas - varies - 50%
Bushnell Corp - 04537 - Bushnell Performance Optics - 3% - 100%
Caldera Spas - 21397 - Utopia spa models - $75/ea - 50%
Canon USA - 04423 - Canon Cameras - 3% - 100%
Castrol/Quick Lube -18477 - Castrol quick lube oil change - varies - 100%
Chamberlain Group - 04833 - Liftmaster garage door openers - 4% -100%
Charmant USA - 08598 - Eyewear - 5% - 50%
Cleveland Chair Co - 01152 - Recliners & Catnapper chairs - $3/ea - 50%
Dee Zee Mfg - 05533 - Running boards & truck access - 2% - 100%
Dickies Medical Unif - 25896 - Medical uniforms - 5% - 50%
Dixon - 04933 - Dixon ZTR riding mowers - 7.5% - 50%
Firestone Agric Tires - 23509 - Firestone agricultural tires - 2% - 100%
Four Seasons Solar Pdt - 16628 - Sunrooms - up to 5% - 50%
Franklin Mutual Insur - 20536 - Life Insurance - varies - 50%
Golden Technologies - 21581 - Power lift chairs, scooters - 3% - 50%
Goodyear,Dunlop Tires - 04623 - Goodyear brand tires - 5% - 75%
Grasshopper Company - 22413 - Lawnmowers - 2% - 50%
Hayward Products - 18257 - Hayward pool cleaning, heaters - see plan - 50%
Janome America - 20713 - Janome sewing machines - $35/ea - 50%
L’Amy Inc - 10180 - Groupe L’Amy eyewear - 5% - 100%
Lennox Industries - 09151 - Central air & heating units - varies - 60%
Makita USA Inc - 05479 - All Makita power tools - 3% - 50%
Michelin Tires - 22773 - Michelin tires - see plan - 100%
Okidata Corp - 07371 - ColorNet printers - 3% - 100%
Pirelli Tires - 20777 - Auto & light truck tires - 3% - 90%
Pittsburgh Paints - 04417 - Pittsburgh Paints - see plan - 75%
Rheem/Ruud - 14724 - Air Conditioning units - see distr - 50%
Sharp Electronics - 25363 - Digital color TVs - see plan - 100%
Suzuki, Am Motor Corp - 02488 - Motorcycles, ATVs - 2% - 50%
Timex Corp - 03269 - Timex watches - 3% - 100%
Unilock—Chicago - 23680 - Paving stones - 2% - 50%
Voluntary Purchasing - 11484 - Fertilome lawn & garden prdts - 6% - 100%
Wedgestone Automotv - 14091 - Truck bumpers - see plan - 50%
Wrangler PRCA - 19125 - Wrangler jeans - see plan - 65%
Zodiac Pool Care - 014921 - Zodiac pool care products - see plan - 75%

Tuesday, May 22, 2007

Rain Bird

Rain Bird Lawn & Garden Irrigation Products -
100% co-op reimbursement program, accruals vary based on current year purchases from 01/01 to 11/30
To research co-op dollars for Rain Bird – get the co-op authorization letter signed and the vendor number. Also get the distributor contact and phone #.
Logos available on www.adbuilder.com – no competing products. Co-op Funds are based on a percentage of Rain Bird net purchases during the current season, Jan 1 – Nov 30th. Exact accrual terms are determined by the Rain Bird sales rep. Ads must be directed towards consumer advertising. Product illustration, logo, product description, reason for consumer purchase; feature current products listed in Consumer Product Catalogs; clearly separate from other products.
See the lawn & garden list for more brands.

Google above at rainbird.com for local dealers!

Thursday, May 17, 2007

Ferti-lome

Ferti-lome Fertilizers and Garden Care by Voluntary Purchasing Group –
100% co-op reimbursement program, 6% accruals based on current year purchases from calendar year (performance 1/1-10/15)
To research co-op dollars for Fertilome – get the co-op authorization letter signed and the vendor number. Also get the distributor contact and phone #.
Prior written approval is required by the Regional Sales Manager. VPG is a lawn care co-op. Advertising is available to their professional lawn care members.
Ads available on www.fertilome.com– Click on dealer tools and go to ad slicks - no competing products. Product illustration, logo; prorate multiple product ads. Adbuilder.com has ad elements.
See the lawn & garden list for coop!

Google above at v-p-g.com for local dealers!

Hartmann Luggage

Co-op for Hartmann Luggage -
- 50% co-op reimbursement program when mfr ads are used.
25% reimbursement for dealer produced ads
Accruals 1% based on prior year purchases
Get the co-op authorization letter signed and the vendor #.
Mfr’s prior approval form must be completed and submitted prior to advertising. Use current suggested retail prices or no retail listing.
Ads elements are available from the mfr sales rep.
See the travel list for additional brands with good co-op programs.

Google above at hartmann.com for local stores!

Tuesday, May 15, 2007

Aveda

Aveda Co-op – 50% co-op reimbursement program for Concept Salons & Lifestyle Salons
-CO-OP EXPIRES 06-30-07
Aveda does have a co-op program that is administered by the distributor (Neill Corp - Hammond, LA 1-888-634-5570.)
Kathy McDonald at Aveda (763-783-4000) said that only Lifestyle & Concept Salons qualify for co-op advertising. Salons must have a marketing plan in place arranged with the Aveda Distributor/ Sales Rep. Prior approval is required for all advertising. Fax number: 763 783-4275. kmcdonal@aveda.com
Ads must be exclusively Aveda – unaltered Aveda ad slicks must be used (note expiration dates – do not use any ad past the expiration date – subject to usage right laws with photographer/models.) Any ad changes must be submitted to Aveda for written prior approval.
Order Aveda ad materials on line through the Professional connections web site. The salon should have a log on and password to access the site. The color or black & white ads are located by clicking the Marketing Library tab.

google above at aveda.com for local salons!

Monday, May 14, 2007

Weber and Ducane Barbecue Grills

Co-op for Weber & Ducane Barbecue Grills – 100% co-op reimbursement program – co-op accrues at 4% based on current year purchases-co-op expires 09-30-07.
To research co-op for Weber – get the co-op authorization letter signed and the vendor number. Use mfr ad slicks- available at www.adbuilder.com.
See the outdoor list for more good co-op plans!

Google above at weberbbq.com for local dealers.

Friday, May 11, 2007

Aprilaire Air Cleaners by Research Products

Aprilaire (high efficiency electronic air cleaners, thermostats, zone control systems, humidifiers, energy recovery ventilators) - 50% co-op reimbursement program; 2% accruals
To research co-op dollars for Aprilaire– get the co-op authorization letter signed and the vendor number.
Aprilaire dealers automatically start with $1000 base in the their co-op advertising account. In addition to the $1000 base, we can help the dealers send invoices and statements for all Aprilaire purchases and get 2% of the total (including all products, all parts)
For internet advertising mfr will pay an annual flat fee of $100 per Aprilaire product shown on your website.
See the energy co-op list with more co-op plans.
Mfr ads at www.aprilairecontractor.com

Google above at aprilaire.com for local dealers!

Thanks, Laura at the Seattle Times for the heads up on this great program!

Thursday, May 10, 2007

Jewelry Co-op

Jewelry 8 page section in Indulge for May!
Check Indulge for May! Beautiful co-op ads by Haltom's for Rolex, Tag Heuer, Breitling, Hearts on Fire, John Hardy, Baume & Mercier, Michael Werdiger, Mikimoto, Gregg Ruth, and Lagos!

Check out Indulge!

http://magazine.indulgedfw.com/SS/Page.aspx?&secid=28988&pagenum=1

Quick Step Flooring

Quick Step Flooring—50% co-op reimbursement program; 3% accruals based on current year purchases. Traditional specialty retail accounts who purchase at least $25,000 every six months are eligible to participate.
Print ads—no competing products; If ads feature brands of other floor coverings, Quick-Step must get first mention and or 51% of space within ad. Product illustration and logo; prices must be within Quick-Step MAP policy. Ad materials available: www.adbuilder.com. Get the co-op authorization letter signed & vendor #.

Google above at quick-step.com for local dealers!

Thursday, May 03, 2007

Innovative Skincare Products

Co-op for Innovative Skincare Products – 50% co-op reimbursement program. 10% accruals for qualifying IS Clinical dealers
Co-op is available to Qualified IS Clinical dealers in the form of a product credit on future IS Clinical orders. Advertising credit is based on 10% of the sales average within the past year from account anniversary date to present. Maximum yearly advertising allowance per account is $4000.
Get the co-op authorization letter signed and the vendor #. Prior written approval for all print advertising. IS Clinical products ad space must occupy at least 50% of the ad.

Google above at isclinical.com for local dealers.

Tuesday, May 01, 2007

New Balance Footwear

Co-op for New Balance Footwear – 100% co-op program for Mfr custom ads - 50% program for Dealer produced ads – co-op accrues at 1% based on prior year purchases.
To research co-op dollars for New Balance Footwear – get the co-op authorization letter signed and the vendor number.
Is the shoe dealer using his co-op and filing his co-op for reimbursement in a timely manner? Does he need help getting his hands around the co-op program? See co-op plan for additional co-op details.

Google newbalance.com - find a store - for local dealers.

Yamaha ATVs/Motorcycles

Yamaha ATV’s/Motorcycles
60% co-op reimbursement program when using mfr prepared ad materials
50% co-op reimbursement program for dealer built ads
Co-op accruals started 06-01-06 thru 05-31-07. Performance period 07-01-06 thru 06-30-07.
To research co-op dollars for Yamaha ATV’s–work with the dealer to help him check his co-op balance on the Yamaha Dealer Site – password protected.
Ads are available on www.adbuilder.com.
Special Promotion good Thru June 30, 2007:
Yamaha offers special finance terms to first-time buyers of select Yamaha ATVs and motorcycles. Qualifying purchases must be made by June 30, 2007.

Google yamaha-motor.com for local dealers.