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Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Brands approved for online advertising!

Brand - Product - Accrual % - Reimbursement %


Aearo Company - AO safety products, glasses - 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 Prdts - AMSEC Gun Safes - 2% - 100%

American Water Heater - Water heaters - 2% - 50%

B & K Mueller - Plumbing equipment - 2% - 100%

Barron’s Educational Ser - 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 - Wall coverings and wallpaper - 5% - 50%

BSN-Jobst - Support hose and stockings - 2-5% - 50-100%

Carson Industries, Inc - Wind chimes, dinnerware, garden - 5% - 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 Securi - Bodyguard Pepper Spray - 3% -100%

Gund, Inc - “Gund” stuffed animals - 5% - 100%

These brands are approved for on-line advertising. Use a product illustration and a logo. Submit to the brand contact for pre-approval!

Google brands above for local dealers.

Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Berndes Cookware


Co-op for Berndes cookware - 100% co-op reimbursement program cookware; 10% accruals based on current year purchases for retailers
1. Get the co-op authorization letter signed and the vendor number. Fax to Janie Pace at 817 390-7109.
2. Prior approval for all advertising. Must sign a written contract before all advertising. Product illustration and logo; Berndes Cookware must appear in the ad copy.
3. Ask for a list of additional kitchen ware with good co-op programs.
4. Online advertising – mfr has no specs regarding advertising on the internet at this time. Submit advertising content and costs to receive prior approval.

Google at berndes.com/us/ for local retailers.

National Mfg


Co-op for National Mfg. - Hardware, shelf brackets, gate latches, peg hooks, locks
– 100% reimbursement co-op program for print media – co-op accrues at 2% based on prior year purchases for direct buyers
1. To research co-op dollars for National Mfg – get the co-op authorization letter signed and the vendor number.
2. Indirect buyers – contact their distributor for possible co-op advertising assistance. Get name & phone if not buying direct.
3. See the hardware list for more brands with good co-op plans.
4. Choose brands that the customer buys a lot of.

Google natman.com for local dealers.

Monday, June 09, 2008

Emerson Ceiling Fans


Co-op for Emerson Ceiling Fans - 80% co-op reimbursement program - Co-op available to retailers.
5% accruals on domestic fans
3% accruals on import fans
2% accruals on ceiling fan accessories
Co-op dollars are based on purchases beginning 10-01-07. Co-op expires 9/30/08. Get the co-op authorization letter signed and the vendor #. Yes, ReCas has found co-op $$ with vendor #.
Ads are available on www.adbuilder.com.
See the lighting list for additional brands with good co-op programs.

Google above at: emersonfans.com for local retailers.

Friday, June 06, 2008

Nikon Binoculars & Scopes


Co-op for Nikon Binoculars and Scopes - 100% program. Accruals 3%.
Get the co-op authorization letter signed and the vendor #. Yes, ReCas has found co-op $$ with a vendor #. Mfr sends monthly co-op accrual notices to retailers who qualify!
Co-op dollars are based on current year purchases. Form of reimbursement: Credit vouchers – expire 90 days from issue date.
Ads elements are available on www.adbuilder.com.
See the hunting list for additional brands with good co-op programs.

Google above at: nikonusa.com for local dealers.

Wednesday, June 04, 2008

Quoizel Lighting


Quoizel Lighting – 50% co-op reimbursement program, accruals vary.
To research co-op dollars for Quoizel Lighting – get the co-op authorization letter signed and the vendor number. Fax that to your co-op specialist!
Yes, Recas finds co-op $$ with a vendor #!
See the lighting list attached for more brands.
Ads available at www.adbuilder.com
Why not insert their catalog or mfr flyer?

Google above at: quoizel.com for local dealers - click on find a retailer.

Lutron Electrical Dimmers


Co-op for Lutron Dimming and Electrical Products –
50-100% program (based on type of account-Market Builder or Market Builder Plus)- accruals 2%.
Co-op dollars are available now because accruals are based on prior year purchases. Get the co-op authorization letter signed and the vendor #. Yes, ReCas has found co-op $$ with the vendor #.
See the lighting list for additional brands with good co-op programs like Cooper Ind, Elk, Kichler, Minka-Lavery, Progress, and Quoizel.
Ad materials are available on www.adbuilder.com.

Google above at: lutron.com for local dealers

With new home building down in most markets, ask your lighting dealer how is he reaching the home owner who is redecorating? Also also ask how has the slump in the new home building market affected his business?

Friday, May 30, 2008

Silhouette Optical


Silhouette Optical – fashion frames – Silhouette or Adidas – 50% co-op reimbursement program, 5% accruals based on current year purchases – expires 01-31-09
To research co-op dollars for Silhouette Optical – get the co-op authorization letter signed and the vendor number.
Ads available on www.adbuilder.co. See the eyewear list for more brands.

Google above at silhouette.com for local dealers

Viva Optique Eyewear


Co-op for Viva Optique Eyewear – 50% co-op reimbursement program – co-op accrues at 5% based on prior 6 month purchases
To research co-op dollars for Viva Optique – get the co-op authorization letter signed and the vendor number.
Yes, I can find co-op $$ with a signed letter and a vendor #.
Brands include Deneuve, Eccko, Gant, Bongo, Carolina Herrera, Magic Clip, Catherine Deneuve, Geoffrey Beene, Harley Davidson, Ellen Tracy, Candies and Tommy Hilfiger.

Check the eyewear list for more brands.

Weatherby Firearms


Weatherby – 50% co-op reimbursement program, 100% reimbursement for exclusive Weatherby ads.
To research co-op dollars for Weatherby Firearms – get the co-op authorization letter signed and the customer account number.
Yes, Recas finds co-op $$ with a vendor #! See the hunting/guns list for more brands.

Google above at: weatherby.com for local dealers

Monday, May 19, 2008

Karastan Carpet

Karastan Carpet—50% co-op reimbursement program; 2% accruals based on purchases from prior 6 month period. Prior approval is required; prorate multiple product ads. Logo must never be less than 75% of size of the dealer’s logo. Direct mail postage costs qualify for reimbursement!

Google above at: karastan.com for local dealers.

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Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Lampe Berger


Lampe Berger - 10% accruals, 50% co-op reimbursement program for retailers who buy Lampe Berger fragrance lamps. Accounts must sign mfr agreement to qualify for co-op. Prior approval is required for all advertising-fax ad to 732-568-1370. Product illustration and logo required in ad. To research co-op up front, get the co-op authorization letter signed and the vendor account number of the brand.

Gooogle above at: lampeberger.com for local retailers.



Monday, May 12, 2008

Benjamin Moore Paint


Benjamin Moore Paint – 50% co-op reimbursement program

Co-op $$$ are available now – because accruals are based on prior year purchases.
To research co-op dollars for Benjamin Moore Paint – get the co-op authorization letter signed and the vendor number.
This year, one of these retailers had over $29,000 in Benjamin Moore Co-op!
New ads to come soon. See adbuilder.com.
Aura ads- only mfr produced & supplied creative is eligible for 75%

Co-op available for online advertising for cubes and banners!
Benjamin Moore logo, Benjamin Moore product featured, Minimum 10 words of descriptive or promotional copy. If Benjamin Moore is only paint manufacturer featured, reimbursed 100% up to a maximum of $2,000/yr.; If other paint manufacturers featured, reimbursed 50% up to a maximum of $1,000/yr.; Hardware, software & phone lines do not qualify for reimbursement; Make no claims Benjamin Moore does not make; No prices below Minimum Advertised Price(MAP)

Google above at: benjaminmoore.com for local dealers.

Monday, May 05, 2008

Allen-Edmonds Shoes


Allen-Edmonds Shoes -
Dealer prepared ads – 50% reimbursed
Mfr’s ad materials ads – 60% reimbursed
Co-op $$$ are available now – because accruals are based on prior year purchases.
To research co-op dollars for Allen Edmond’s Shoes – get the co-op authorization letter signed and the vendor number
See the mens wear/shoes co-op list with more co-op plans.
Ads available on www.adbuilder.com.

Google above at: allenedmonds.com for store locator.

Friday, May 02, 2008

Citizen Watch


Citizen Watches – 50% co-op reimbursement program, 4% accruals; Champion Dealers – 100% program, 5% accruals
To research co-op dollars for Citizen Watches – get the co-op authorization letter signed and the vendor number.
See the jewelry list attached for more brands
Ads available in www.adbuilder.com

I found co-op with a signed co-op authorization letter and a vendor #!

Google above at citizenwatch.com for local jewelers

Canon Cameras


Canon Cameras– 3% monthly accruals, 100% co-op reimbursement 6 month rolling program – mfr sends monthly co-op accrual report.
To research co-op dollars for Canon Cameras– get the co-op authorization letter signed and the vendor number.
Funds drop off six months from the time of purchase.
Minimum ad size 4 col inches.

I found co-op with a signed co-op authorization letter and vendor #!

Google above at usa.canon.com for local dealers

Wednesday, April 30, 2008

AGCO - Massey Ferguson Tractors


For a Limited Time Only!
Massey Ferguson introduces Special Financing Packages.

From now through June 30, 2008 take advantage of special zero-percent or low-interest loans on some of Massey Ferguson's most popular tractor models.

AGCO - Corp Marketing Services - Agco, Gleener, Hesston, Massey Ferguson, White Planter, Fendt, Valtra, Sun Flower tractor brands. 50% co-op reimbursement porgram, 1% accruals based on prior year purchases. So co-op is available now! Get the co-op authorization letter signed and the vendor #! I can find co-op if they are buying product!

Google above at: masseyferguson.com for local dealers.

There is co-op for AGCO parts also!

Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Swisher Mowers, Trimmers and ATVs


Swisher Mowers and Trimmers – 50% co-op reimbursement program, 2% accruals on current year purchases
To research co-op dollars for Swisher – get the co-op authorization letter signed and the vendor number.
See the mower list for more brands.

Google above at swisherinc.com for local dealers

Monday, April 28, 2008

Hunter Ceiling Fans


Co-op for Hunter Ceiling Fans - 75% co-op reimbursement program for dealers, 3% accruals

1. To research co-op dollars, get the co-op authorization letter signed, and get the vendor number - Yes, co-op can be found!

2. Ad specs: Trademark name, logo, product illustration, model number. Clearly separated; prorate multiple product ads. Prior approval required! Mfr ad materials preferred available on www.adbuilder.com. Since 1886 oval logo and the Limited Lifetime Logo must also be included.

3. See the lighting & fans list for additional co-op plans.

Google above at hunterfan.com for local dealers

Thursday, April 24, 2008

Nike Shoes



Nike Shoes co-op – 100% program, accruals .25%
Funds accrue by season:
Fall Funds: 6/1/- 9/30 expires on 5/31

Jordan, Limited edition and Nike Golf does not qualify for reimbursement without prior approval.
To research co-op dollars for Nike – get the co-op authorization letter signed and the vendor number.
Ads available: www.adbuilder.com in the Create A Nike Ad section of Ad Materials Warehouse.
See the shoes list for more brands.

Golf Country Club Pro Shops may not be able to advertise their Nike Shoes but the golf courses may advertise memberships or green fees specials for public golf.

Google above at nikebiz.com for local dealers