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6 Promotional Products That Put the “Fun” in Fundraiser
2 days ago
Promotional products can help your fundraising event get donors in the giving spirit and maximize the amount of money you raise for charity. These 6 products for fundraisers show off your charitable c...
Continue Reading3 Simple Ways to Boost Your Mood Right Now
Jun 30
Do you ever get a case of the Mondays…on a Thursday? We all get down sometimes, but that doesn’t mean we need to stay there. Whether someone said something that upset you, you’re st...
Continue ReadingKnow Your Shades: 4 Types of Iconic Sunglasses
Jun 23
“The future’s so bright, I gotta wear shades.” - Timbuk 3Sunglasses have been and always will be one of the most popular promotional products. Why? Because practically everyone wears...
Continue ReadingHow to be an Empathetic Leader and Still Get the Job Done
Jun 16
Empathy is the ability to feel the same emotions felt by someone else. This trait allows you to feel pain for a friend whose going through a divorce, or excitement for a sister who was recently propos...
Continue ReadingYou Need More Cowbell
Jun 09
Description: Cowbell Industry: Sporting Events, Athletics What it was purchased for: A charity marathon coordinator wanted a giveaway that spectators could use to cheer on their runners. They chose ...
Continue ReadingAdvice for Getting the Most Out of a Business Trip
Jun 02
Traveling for business can be a hectic experience if you approach your upcoming trip without any preparation. As with everything else in the world, there is an art to getting the most out of business ...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Real Modern Recognition
May 25
Market: FinanceProduct Use: Employee RecognitionPromotion: A wealth management firm selected the Samsonite Executive Computer Backpack as an employee recognition gift. At the company’s year-en...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Zip It Up
May 18
Description: Hit Sports Pack with Front ZipperIndustry: Broadcast Media/TelecommunicationWhat it was purchased for: A cellular provider needed giveaways for an event at a major university.How it was d...
Continue ReadingHow Promo Products Can Tell Your Brand's Story
May 11
Stories are powerful. From sharing stories around the campfire to writing fictional novels, storytelling has connected people together for thousands of years. But, have you ever considered storytelli...
Continue ReadingCase Study: This Event Needs More Cowbell
May 04
Description: Cow Bell Industry: Trade Show / Convention / Events What it was purchased for: A charity marathon coordinator wanted a giveaway that spectators could use to cheer on their runners. They...
Continue ReadingLanyards: Everything You Need to Know
Apr 27
When it's time to choose the perfect lanyard for your company or organization, you may not be aware of all the things to consider when purchasing your new supplies. Lanyards come in many different sty...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Wheelie Important Paperwork
Apr 20
Market: AutomotiveObjective: A motorcycle dealership wanted professional, branded document pouches to hold important paperwork for new customers to take home after their motorcycle purchase. The...
Continue Reading10 Promo Products for Auto-Lovers
Apr 13
Grab your keys and prepare for a Bo Duke slide across the hood of your car. It’s time to take a look at 10 promo products for auto-lovers. For this list, we put together a travel-bag of gear wor...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Stick to the Schedule
Apr 05
Industry: Hospitality Personalization: A small sandwich shop wanted to increase their business during lunch hour. Their target market was people who worked near their restaurant. Method of Distribut...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Bringing Back the Fanny Pack
Mar 29
Market: EntertainmentProduct Use: Gift With PurchasePromotion: A major theme park chose the Safeguard Security Waist Belt as a gift with purchase for customers who bought season passes. The wais...
Continue ReadingCase Study: The Weather is Snow Joke
Mar 22
Description: Keep Warm Buddy Set Industry: Education What it was purchased for: A local school was looking for a fundraiser item to help older kids raise money for an overnight camping trip....
Continue ReadingCase Study: Fresh Mesh Promotions
Mar 14
Market: Real EstateProduct Use: Incentive GiftPromotion: A high-end resort selected the Atlantis Mesh Beach Tote as an incentive gift for the visitors who attended their timeshare presentations....
Continue Reading8 Promo Products That Will Have You Ready For Spring
Mar 07
Here comes the sun! With spring in full swing, it’s time to shake off the cold and embrace these colorful products that will be sure to brighten your day. Garden Kit Test your green thumb wi...
Continue Reading5 Outside-the-Box Promotional Products for Your Next School Order
Feb 29
If you’ve ever placed an order for promotional products for a school, you have probably seen your fair share of t-shirts and baseball caps. And trust us, those are definitely important! Wearable...
Continue Reading8 Graphic Design Mistakes to Avoid
Feb 22
From social media graphics and website layouts to creating a cohesive grouping of promotional products, there are plenty of opportunities to flex your creative muscles and grow your business at the sa...
Continue Reading8 Promo Products That Will Kick Start Your Goals
Feb 14
We all want to live healthier, sleep deeper, and work better. These motivational promotional products will help kickstart goals and increase your brand visibility! Exercise Band Let's get physical...
Continue ReadingCase Study: A Prom Ticket Keepsake
Feb 07
A Prom Ticket Keepsake Organization High School ...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Boosting Trade Show Booth Traffic
Jan 31
The “Golden Lanyard” to Boosting Trade Show Booth Traffic Organization: Health Care Organization Product Featured: Cotton Water Bottle Strap Goal of Promotion: D...
Continue Reading10 Luxurious Products for Your VIP Customers
Jan 24
Most people crave the feeling of class, power, and status that comes with enjoying luxury products. Those who claim they don’t, just haven't gotten a chance to experience it for free. So, what b...
Continue Reading7 Fitness Promotional Products to Help You Stay in Shape
Jan 17
Exercise is an important part of our overall wellness and many companies are using wellness initiatives to promote healthy choices like regular exercise. Whether your company is encouraging physical f...
Continue ReadingLead a Healthier Lifestyle With These 6 Promotional Products
Jan 09
Eating healthy. Weight management. Working out five times a week. There are many health-related resolutions we set at the beginning of a new year. But, do we follow through with them? Many times, the ...
Continue Reading8 Promotional Products to Win Game Day
Jan 02
From Friday night lights, Saturday morning tailgating, to Sunday watch parties, show support for your team with some promotional products for the win! Touchscreen Gloves Add your logo to these tou...
Continue ReadingCase Study: A Cheese-y Promotion
Dec 26, 2019
Objective A restaurant was looking for a unique way to deliver custom printed coupons to their guests to attract more repeat business. ProductCoupon Gatefold Photo FolderPersonalizationRes...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Fun in the Sun
Dec 19, 2019
Product: Two-Tone Malibu Sunglasses Industry: Sports What it was purchased for: A major sports team was having difficulty keeping attendance up at weeknight games. They came up with the idea of doin...
Continue ReadingWhy You Should Buy USA-Made
Dec 11, 2019
During times of growing uncertainty in the global markets, customers are becoming more and more interested in purchasing American-made items. Buying American-made is about more than just patriotism &n...
Continue ReadingTop 10 Promotional Products for the Health and Wellness Industry
Dec 04, 2019
Now, more than ever before, people are focused on enriching their lives with healthy habits and wellbeing practices. In fact, the health & wellness industry has seen exponential growths over the p...
Continue ReadingO Canada! 6 Promotional Products Made in Canada
Nov 27, 2019
From sea to sea, Canada is a large and beautiful country that produces a wide range of products. There are so many Canadian-made products to choose from, but we worked hard to narrow it down to a shor...
Continue Reading5 Fail-Proof Ideas for Your Business Instagram
Nov 20, 2019
What generates over 95 million photos and videos each day, 4.2 billion likes daily and has 700 million active users? You guessed it – Instagram. This photo and video sharing social platform have...
Continue ReadingHow One Hour Can Determine Your Success
Nov 12, 2019
After working a long, tiring day, all you want to do is plop down on the sofa and watch TV. The thought of laying on the couch spending hours of mindless activity is tempting to most. In fact, the ave...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Fewer Tricks and More Treats: Halloween Safety Lanyard
Nov 05, 2019
Fewer Tricks and More Treats: Halloween Safety Lanyard Organization Insurance Company Product Featured Reflective Lanyard Goal of Promotion Promoting safety on Halloween Description of Case H...
Continue Reading10 Must-Have Tech Products and Accessories
Oct 29, 2019
If you want to give your brand a modern and fresh new identity try throwing some cutting-edge tech gadgets into your marketing mix. The wave of wireless charging options, portable speakers, and wearab...
Continue ReadingCase Study: 3D is the Key
Oct 22, 2019
A company was looking for unique items to commemorate the celebration of its 45th year in business. They wanted to incorporate a new logo that communicated the anniversary as well as the range of prod...
Continue ReadingCorporate Social Responsibility and the Beauty of Giving Back
Oct 15, 2019
Organizing a fundraising event. Donating food to a local animal shelter. Serving at a soup kitchen. No matter what you do to give back, volunteering feels pretty good, doesn’t it?But it doesn&rs...
Continue ReadingThe Best Promotional Products for Sports Fanatics
Oct 07, 2019
With football season right around the corner, people are gearing up to support their favorite teams. Whether they’re grilling hot dogs at a tailgate or cheering in the stands, fans love we...
Continue Reading5 Promotional Products for School That Are 2 Cool 2-B 4-Got-N
Sep 30, 2019
Each school year, millions of students hit the books, shoot some hoops, and work hard to bring home that golden 4.0 GPA. Sometimes, the best way to promote your brand is by supporting the students in ...
Continue Reading5 Ways to Be Healthier in 2 Minutes or Less
Sep 23, 2019
Most people would agree that improving their health is important to them. But when it comes to making big life changes to accommodate a healthier lifestyle, who has the time? While we may not always b...
Continue Reading5 Military Themed Promotional Products
Sep 16, 2019
We’ve got camouflage. We’ve got utility. We’ve got plenty of “olive drab” to go around. If you are looking for products that appeal to military personnel and their famili...
Continue Reading5 Out of the Box Promotional Products We Love…and You Will Too!
Sep 09, 2019
We’ve all been stuck in the same rut while trying to come up with some original ideas to appeal to customers. Are you in need of some extra product inspiration? If so, here’s a lit...
Continue Reading10 Promotional Products for Healthy Living
Sep 01, 2019
We all strive to be our best selves, but sometimes it’s easier said than done. We can all make excuses to make unhealthy choices. Your niece has a birthday and it would seem rude to turn down th...
Continue ReadingCook Up a Storm With These 5 Promotional Products
Aug 25, 2019
There are hundreds of cooking gadgets that claim to make people’s lives easier but many of them end up collecting dust in the junk drawer. We’ve found the best and most useful kitchen prod...
Continue Reading5 Unique Rainy-Day Promotional Products to Keep You Covered!
Aug 18, 2019
Unpredictable weather is a shared experience in life. No matter your age, geographical location, job, or personality, it will always rain. These unique and functional promotional products are sure to ...
Continue Reading7 Financial Products That Are a Great Investment
Aug 11, 2019
Finance-themed promotional products are a great marketing investment and help increase brand awareness and customer loyalty. These 7 products can be used as financial seminar gifts, banking giveaways,...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Recycle, Reuse, Read a Book!
Aug 04, 2019
Product: Non-Woven Shopper Tote Bag Industry: Bookstore What it was purchased for: A large college bookstore wanted to feature a reusable shopping bag for students. The goal was to get the students ...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Pillow Box
Jul 28, 2019
Objective A children's hospital wanted to send a thank you gift package to donors. They wanted patients to be able to add a personalized touch to the gift to connect donors better to the cause. Prod...
Continue ReadingWhy You Should Be Having More Fun at Work
Jul 21, 2019
In the past, the words “work” and “fun” were two very different concepts that could never be caught in the same sentence. The old school rationale taught us that if you are enj...
Continue ReadingHydrate in Style - 10 Beautiful Water Bottles
Jul 16, 2019
- Aarielle Courtney Keep 'em hydrated and build your brand with these 10 gorgeous water bottles, all BPA free! 10. Arc Tritan™ Camping Bottle 32oz Perfect li...
Continue ReadingCase Study: It’s a Date!
Jul 14, 2019
Description: Desk Calendar Industry: Insurance What it was purchased for: A local insurance agent wanted a way to connect with customers, and capture new leads, with a useful promotional item that w...
Continue Reading7 Ways to Instantly Make Your Website More User-Friendly
Jul 06, 2019
With more and more people preferring to conduct business exclusively online, a user-friendly website isn’t just desirable, it’s required if you want to be successful. These seven tips will...
Continue ReadingA Lunch That Packs a Punch
May 31, 2019
Description: 3 Section Lunch Container Industry: Healthcare What it was purchased for: A hospital was looking for a unique lunch packet for nurses, doctors, and anyone else employed at any of the ho...
Continue ReadingCase Study: A Picture is Worth...a Nice Donation
May 24, 2019
Description: Folded Photograph Card Industry: Fundraising What it was purchased for: A historical preservation society needed invitations for their annual dinner. A board member donated their photog...
Continue ReadingCase Study: This Promotional Product is in the Bag
May 17, 2019
Description: Laundry Bag Industry: Financial What it was purchased for: A credit union wanted to target college students and offer them an incentive to open a new account. They chose a stock design,...
Continue ReadingCase Study: College Fair Giveaway
May 10, 2019
Description: 4" Mini Plush Buddies Frog with Shirt Industry: Education What it was purchased for: A community college was looking for a giveaway item to have at their booth for the upcoming college ...
Continue Reading9 Useful Apps for Sales & Marketing Professionals
May 03, 2019
Your phone’s ringing off the hook. You’ve got three meetings back to back. Emails are piling up in your inbox. And when you have a moment to book your next business trip, you wonder how yo...
Continue Reading10 Tweetable Quotes for Motivation
Apr 25, 2019
People love quotes. That’s probably why 30% of retweets on Twitter are quote-related. You can tap into that trend by posting engaging and entertaining quotes on your company’s account. How...
Continue Reading5 Promotional Products for Firemen and Fire Departments
Apr 18, 2019
Firemen deserve a special kind of admiration. They spend their careers rushing into buildings while others are rushing out. Many departments require aid from the community, and that’s wh...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Rock out on the Run
Apr 11, 2019
Description: Earbuds With a Wristband Industry: Marathon What it was purchased for: A sponsor was looking for an item or items that runners/walkers could be given at the race that they could us...
Continue Reading6 Promotional Products to Fit Your Budget
Apr 04, 2019
Branding: it’s something that every company needs but there can be a common misconception that you need a large budget to get started. That’s not the case! Branding and promoting your comp...
Continue Reading6 Things You're Missing Out on by Not Using Promotional Products
Apr 04, 2019
Promotional products aren’t just for niche industry operations. Whether you are a small organization looking to grow your business, or an established company wanting to reach a new market, a pro...
Continue ReadingCase Study: A New Way to Do Cross-Promotions
Apr 04, 2019
Clever Meets Subtle: A New Way to Do Cross-Promotions Organization: Department Store Product Featured: Lanyard with Vinyl Pouch Goal of Promotion: Promoting Store Sales Description o...
Continue Reading10 Wedding Favours Your Guests Will Actually Want
Jun 13, 2018
By Aarielle Courtney Tying the knot in the near future? For summer wedding season we've gathered together a list of unique, beautiful, and useful wedding gifts. From splurgy to practical, your guests...
Continue ReadingCanadian Senate Votes to Ban Cannabis Merch
Jun 08, 2018
Canadian cannabis consumers looking to sport their favorite producer’s name on branded merchandise might be out of luck. The Canadian Senate voted on June 1 to change the Liberal government&rsq...
Continue ReadingInfographic: 5 Reasons To Promote With Totes
Apr 02, 2018
The humble tote bag is a force when it comes to creating brand impressions at conferences, tradeshows and company meetings. Here are 5 reasons to include totes in your event marketing plan. ...
Continue Reading30 Motivational Quotes That Will Inspire You to Succeed
Apr 02, 2018
By Emily Domhoff We all want to succeed in business and in life, but sometimes we could use an extra boost of motivation. Some of the most successful people we have ever known have failed many times ...
Continue Reading7 fitness products to promote your brand
Mar 25, 2018
by Aarielle Courtney Fitness products have gained increasing popularity as self-care and employee incentive programs have increased. Whether you own a gym, are sponsoring an athletic event such as a ...
Continue ReadingOutside the Box: 4 Campaigns Featuring Clever Promotional Products
Mar 23, 2018
By Hayley Salyer Between our Netflix binges, sophisticated electric cars, and routinely flying out for business, let’s all have a good laugh at these naysayers of great ideas: “Heavier...
Continue Reading6 Things You're Missing Out on by Not Using Promotional Products
Mar 21, 2018
By Emily Domhoff Promotional products aren’t just for niche industry operations. Whether you are a small organization looking to grow your business, or an established company wanting to...
Continue ReadingTop 5 Ways to Show Your Employees They're Valued
Mar 02, 2018
By Aarielle Courtney Happy Employee Appreciation Day! Where would you be without your employees? They are the backbone of your company. While today is a great opportunity to show them they'r...
Continue Reading10 Ways Companies Use the Olympics to Promote Their Brands
Feb 25, 2018
By Emily Domhoff For the past couple of weeks, all eyes have been on PyeongChang, South Korea (not to be confused with P.F. Changs). With the Winter Olympics coming to a close, we’ve taken...
Continue ReadingElon Musk’s "Boring" Promo Products Are On Fire
Feb 19, 2018
By Hayley Salyer By now, we should know when Elon Musk makes a joke, there’s a good chance that joke is going to turn into a reality. Musk joked on Twitter about trading congested Los ...
Continue ReadingSafe In The Comfort Zone
May 29, 2017
Rule No. 1 at the Occupational Health & Safety Administration (OSHA) reads: “All workers have the right to workplace safety.” As a promotional consultant, it’s your job to help p...
Continue ReadingMillennial Spotlight: Connecting With The Most Powerful Consumer Generation
Apr 28, 2017
The health of the American economy rests in the hands of consumers in their prime spending years. Their attitudes, behaviors and spending habits are reflective of their formative years, and are shaped...
Continue Reading7 Retro Products That Will Turn Back Time
Jun 29, 2019
Do you ever have that moment when you look at something and you get an overwhelming surge of nostalgia? Everyone loves a good throwback, especially when it's a cool, vintage product. Below are seven r...
Continue Reading6 Retro Products That Are a Blast From the Past
Jun 22, 2019
No matter what decade you think of when you think of “retro products”, you can bet there’s a customizable product perfect for your next event. Using nostalgia to promote your busines...
Continue Reading6 On-the-Go Products for Travelers
Jun 15, 2019
Being prepared isn't just for the Scouts, it's good advice for anyone who lives life on the go! Add your logo to these hospitality and travel themed promotional products and your customers wil...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Raise Your Glass!
Jun 07, 2019
Objective A local brewery wanted an eye-catching promotional item to place on tables that would boost their alcohol sales and highlight their weekly specials while encouraging enrollment for their ta...
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