I was talking over this topic with Brett this morning (for those who don't know, he markets clothing -
specifically women's lingerie), and we really need to get some new gear going ASAP.
With the access we have now to the Flyers PR, Players, and inside sources, a great bonus would be to distribute hats, polo shirts, t-shirts, mugs, stickers, etc. to them.
The past two times I have interviewed, I've felt like I have needed to give something back to them; specifically the players. I mean here we are taking up their valuable time, and all I could give back was a handshake and my HIVE business card.
This would be a huge markting point for us. Can you imagine watching Post Game Live on Comcast and seeing Briere or Biron wearing a HIVE t-shirt with our URL splashed across it?
So, with that being said, I want to hear some ideas on what you guys have. I'm not so fond of CafePress or Spreadshirt. I'm thinking of going local - paying a customizing company to hammer out a few hundred shirts, mugs, etc. I'm certain that if we go bulk I'd have plenty of freebies to distribute to our active members here.
Brainstorm fellas....