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How One Hour Can Determine Your Success

Nov 8

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 ...

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A Quick Guide to Promotional Bags

Oct 7

Whether you're at a tradeshow, school, office, or even the grocery store, chances are that you're going to see a promotional bag. Bags are one of the most ubiquitous promotional products – an...

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Case Study: Calendar Puns are Week

Sep 7

Objective: A real estate agent wanted a useful promotional item to boost her personal branding and promote her services while staying top of mind all year round. Product: Desk Calendar with 4-Co...

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6 Mood-Boosting Promo Products to Beat the Winter Blues

Aug 6

Winter can be a hard season for lots of people. Between the colder weather, shorter daylight hours, and increased social isolation this year, many folks will feel the winter blues. Also known as Se...

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Case Study: A Flavorful Promotion

Jul 5

A Flavorful Promotion Boosts This Credit Union's Popularity Organization: Credit Union Product Featured: Lip Balm Goal of Promotion: Generate New Loans Description of Case History: This c...

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5 Military Themed Promotional Products

Jun 5

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 families, you might c...

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Case Study: Getting Bent out of Shape for More Business

May 5

Product: Gel Stress Toy Client: Health Food Store What it was purchased for: As a gift to reward customers for spending over a certain amount. Why it worked: The gel stress toy which, unlike the...

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8 Graphic Design Mistakes to Avoid

Apr 4

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...

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5 Rockin' Promo Products for Bands, Musicians, and Music Venues

Mar 4

Music brings us all together! Whether you're a heavy metal, country, or even classical musical fan - we all have something in common with our love for music. And these promotional products definite...

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Make Bath Time Into Spa Time!

Feb 4

Sometimes all we need is a nice bath to relax and rejuvenate from a long day. Make any bath time into spa time with these spa-quality promo products! Spa Time Set This keepsake spa tray is f...

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Return of the Events: 6 Products for Concerts and More

Jan 4

Live music is back! Venues are opening their doors, and artists are announcing tour dates again. After more than a year of few to no events for most places, bands, club promoters, venue owners, and...

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5 Promo Products for People Who Love to Plan

Dec 4, 2023

Calendars, planners, and clocks are some of the most popular promotional products because they are useful, inexpensive, and receive innumerable impressions on a daily basis. Brand these everyday es...

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10 Must-Have Tech Products and Accessories

Nov 3, 2023

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 wea...

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Case Study: The Write Stuff

Oct 3, 2023

Description: Rumba Pen Industry: Automotive What it was purchased for: An automotive supplier wanted to make their name visible in automotive stores around the country. How it was distributed: P...

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The Power of Perceived Value

Sep 3, 2023

In marketing terminology, perceived value is what consumers think a product is worth to them. Outside factors like personal memories or associations, celebrity endorsements, resemblance to a higher...

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Case Study: Let the Games Begin!

Aug 2, 2023

Product: Custom Malibu Sunglasses Industry: Automotive/Banking What it was purchased for: A car company wanted to find a product that would promote their brand at a local college BCS Bowl Games. ...

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Case Study: A New Way to Do Cross-Promotions

Jul 2, 2023

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 of Case ...

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Case Study: Life of the Mardi

Jun 2, 2023

Market: Hospitality Objective: With their event scheduled close to Mardi Gras, event planners wanted to provide a themed goodie package for attendees with giveaways from event sponsors. They wan...

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6 Promotional Products for Music Lovers

May 1, 2023

These promotional products will be music to your ears! There are all kinds of music lovers out there, from fans of rock to jazz and everything in between, that would love to get any of these music-...

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Case Study: An Icy Cool Promotion

Apr 1, 2023

Description: 16 Oz. Swiggy Stainless Steel Bottle Industry: Non-Profit What it was purchased for: The item was purchased for a youth camping trip. The bottles were meant to hold the water for...

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Drink It In: 6 Drinkware Products to Quench Your Thirst

Mar 1, 2023

What better way to put your money where your mouth is than to add your logo to some stylish drinkware? We have six unique picks to inspire your next drinkware order! Moscow Mule Gift Set Cheers...

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Case Study: Boosting Trade Show Booth Traffic

Jan 29, 2023

The “Golden Lanyard” to Boosting Trade Show Booth Traffic Organization: Health Care Organization Product Featured: Cotton Water Bottle Strap Goal of Promotion: Driving Traff...

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6 Morning Routine Products That Will Wake Anyone Up

Dec 29, 2022

Everyone has their very own personalized morning routine. It doesn't matter if you wake up 3 hours before work or 20 minutes before you have to rush out the door, with Pop-Tart in hand, we all have...

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16 Ways Color Affects Your Branding and Marketing

Nov 29, 2022

Substantial research shows why color matters in branding and how it plays an important role in how we experience marketing. These 16 facts give you a glimpse into how you can use color to your adva...

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What Makes Gen Z Tick?

Oct 29, 2022

It's 2020, and Generation Z is growing up. The generation includes people born between 1995 and the 2010s, putting the group's eldest squarely in their mid-twenties. Chances are that you may work a...

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30 Quotes That Will Motivate You to Succeed

Sep 28, 2022

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 before succeedi...

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Big-Top Promo Products!

Aug 28, 2022

Come one, come all to the best party in town, the circus! Step on up to find neat promo products that are sure to wow a crowd! Toy Elephant At a Big-Top Circus, you are sure to see some amaz...

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Case Study: Keep Warm Buddy Set

Jul 27, 2022

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. They...

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Top 3 Color Trends for 2022

Jun 27, 2022

Your promotional products color palette plays a significant role in the decision-making process. One of the biggest reasons colors influence consumer behavior is that individuals want to stay on-t...

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How to Choose Uniforms the Whole Team Will Love

May 27, 2022

If you've been in the workforce for a couple of years, you've probably had to wear a company uniform at one point or another! Across all industries, trades, and professions, uniforms are common &nd...

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Case Study: Lunchtime Loot

Apr 26, 2022

A restaurant supply company was planning its annual company picnic for employees and their families. Every year, the company gives employees a nice gift in the $10 range. This year, the company cho...

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The History of Promotional Products

Mar 26, 2022

If you've ever been to a music festival or convention and walked away with a bag full of freebies, then you know that promotional products work! But did you know that those quirky logoed products h...

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6 Retro Products That Are a Blast From the Past

Feb 26, 2022

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 business c...

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8 Items for Restaurant Promos that Sizzle

Jan 25, 2022

Have you heard the word? Indoor dining is back, baby! For restaurants, bars, cafes, and more looking to spread the good news that they're fully operational again, promotional products are a great ...

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6 Products to Take to Your Next Family Picnic

Dec 25, 2021

Ah yes, family picnics. The deli sandwiches, games, and abundance of sunshine. Summertime is the best time to fill up the basket, dust off the checkered blanket, and head out to your local park. ...

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Get Planning! Calendars and Planners for 2022

Nov 25, 2021

2021 is coming to an end, and you know what that means – time to update your calendars and planners for the new year! Now is a great time to get organized and set up to make 2022 your best ye...

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10 Luxurious Products for Your VIP Customers

Oct 24, 2021

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 bett...

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Give Your School Clubs a Boost With These Promotional Products

Sep 24, 2021

School clubs are an essential part of student life, and we've got the essential pieces you need to make the clubs a big success. These are promotional products that you can use for both to help ide...

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Case Study: Raise Your Glass!

Aug 24, 2021

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...

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Case Study: Wave Hello to Promotions

Jul 24, 2021

Description: Custom Wave Cap Industry: Automotive What it was purchased for: The client was looking for a signature cap that would be unique, high-quality, and something that the recipient wo...

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Case Study: You Can Count on Us

Jun 23, 2021

The marketing department for a regional credit union was considering a custom writing instrument from overseas as part of a re-branding campaign. However, supply chain disruptions due to Coronavi...

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5 Promotional Products that Give Back

May 23, 2021

Are you looking to capture people's attention? For a promotion that really packs a punch, consider choosing a product that partners your organization with a social good program. By giving back to a...

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Case Study: What Does Your Phone Stand For?

Apr 23, 2021

Product: Phone Stand Industry: Financial What it was purchased for: A local financial institution needed a giveaway item for current and potential clients. It had to be useful to keep their name ...

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Products and Tips to Boost Your Work From Home Productivity

Mar 23, 2021

With all the shelter in place and social distancing rules to help flatten the curve of COVID-19, more people are working remotely than ever before. It's important to make sure your at-home workplac...

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It's Party Thyme: 7 Products for Plant Lovers

Feb 22, 2021

In recent years, home gardening has gone from a small hobby to a full-blown trend. Houseplants aren't just beautiful home décor- they're actually good for your health! Owning indoor plants c...

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How Promo Products Can Tell Your Brand's Story

Jan 22, 2021

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 storyte...

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Mask Mania!

Dec 22, 2020

It's safe to say that the humble face mask is one of 2020's most popular products, and it isn't difficult to figure out why. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Preven...

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Case Study: Don't Run from this Promo!

Nov 22, 2020

Description: Running Belt Fanny Pack Industry: Sports / Fitness What it was purchased for: A nationwide gym chain was looking for an item to give away with the purchase of yearly memberships....

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Get Ready for Game Day! 5 Promotional Products for Sports Teams

Oct 22, 2020

Having high-quality equipment and gear is an important part of every team no matter how big or small. When your team walks out onto the field, you want them to stand out from the crowd and show off...

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Case Study: Hay, Where'd You Get That Tote?

Sep 21, 2020

Description: Large Boat Tote Industry: Sports / Fitness What it was purchased for: Horse show giveaways How it was distributed: A local horse show needed gifts for their major contributors. A ...

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Case Study: Fun in the Sun

Aug 21, 2020

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 d...

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6 Purr-fect Promo Products for Cat Lovers

Jul 21, 2020

Everyone knows that dogs are man's best friend, but did you know that cats have been living alongside humans as companions since at least 7500 BC? In 2017, cats were one of the most popular pets by...

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Yes, There's a Difference: Everything You Need to Know About Pens

Jun 21, 2020

Even as much of our world goes digital and paperless, the pen remains an essential tool in both office and home life. With so many different types of pens, choosing the “write” one can ...

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8 Essential Office Supplies for Remote Workers

May 20, 2020

Since the CDC declared the COVID-19 virus a pandemic on March 11, 2020, various shelter-in-place and social distancing rules have been put into place to help slow the rate of infected peoples in th...

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Case Study: 3D is the Key

Mar 20, 2020

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 p...

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Case Study: Spec-Tacular Promotions

Feb 20, 2020

Description: CUSTOM Malibu Sunglasses Industry: Food & Beverage What it was purchased for: The end user wanted to give something away at this year's Spring Break in Jamaica for an MTV event tha...

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Case Study: The Big Picture

Jan 20, 2020

Description: Coupon Photo Folder Industry: Hospitality What it was purchased for: A restaurant was looking for a unique way to deliver custom printed coupons to their guests to attract more repea...

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How to Manage the Workload of a Leader

Dec 19, 2019

We all have a superstar in the office. They're the ones who get all their work done before the deadline, befriend everyone in the office, manage an entire team, and still make it to the gym every d...

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Case Study: Improve Sales and Traffic

Nov 19, 2019

A hotel wanted to promote its amenities to guests in a personable, yet non-intrusive manner. The goal was to encourage guests to utilize hotel amenities instead of going off-site to fulfill their n...

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5 Awesome Recreational Wearables

Oct 19, 2019

Did you know that wearables are the #1 best-received promotional product? Add your logo to these fresh wearables and make your brand a walking advertisement with innumerable impressions all year lo...

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Game On: 10 Promo Product Games We Love!

Sep 18, 2019

From traditional favorites to new and trendy games, you can put your brand at the center of the fun whether it is at a tailgate, a special party or event, or just around the office. Bean Bag Toss...

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Graphic Design Terms Everyone Should Know

Aug 18, 2019

It can be hard to communicate with a design team on a project when the designers speak their very own language. That's why we have a rundown of words you may come across frequently that can save yo...

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Case Study: Save the Date, Save the Day

Jul 18, 2019

Description: Trifold Calendars Industry: Banking What it was purchased for: A local bank wanted a way to thank their new customers with a promotional gift item that would have a high perceived va...

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Case Study: A Gift to Build a Dream On

May 18, 2019

Description: Medium Pillow Box Industry: Healthcare Personalization The pillow box was modeled after designs used at a charity golf tournament benefitting the hospital. Because children at th...

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5 Promotional Products That Will Have Your Clients Dreaming

Apr 18, 2019

There are a lot of branding opportunities that go unnoticed in a world of t-shirts and coffee mugs. In fact, there's an entire industry that spends every waking hour thinking of ways to help you ge...

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These Are the Tech-Savvy Promotional Products You Are Looking For

Mar 17, 2019

Technology advances exponentially. By the time you finish reading this article, you might be actually be reading it in some virtual reality café where Elvis is serving you a strawberry daiqu...

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8 Promotional Products to Win Game Day

Feb 17, 2019

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 ...

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5 Ways to Be Healthier in 2 Minutes or Less

Jan 17, 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 alway...

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Relax and Unwind With These 10 Promo Products

Dec 17, 2018

Like that classic Beatles song, sometimes it can feel like your working eight days a week. Maybe you've had back to back meetings or you've had a stressful travel week. Whatever the case, nothing h...

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Case Study: Beach Balls? Bingo!

Nov 17, 2018

Description: Beach Ball Industry: Tourism What it was purchased for: The customer was looking for a low-cost, family-friendly summer giveaway item to promote their city's summer tourism program i...

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Celebrate Milestones

Oct 17, 2018

A bank wanted to promote 110 years of serving individuals and businesses in Pennsylvania through an "Open House" celebration at their branches. Among the many products selected to commemorate this ...

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Attract New Customers

Sep 17, 2018

As part of their new corporate wellness program, the company wanted to stress the importance of healthy nutrition to its employees. Along with literature, discount memberships at a local health clu...

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Case Study: It's in the Bag

Aug 17, 2018

Description Non-Woven Shopper Tote Bag Industry Bookstore What it was purchased for A large Metropolitan Community College Bookstore wanted to feature a reusable shopping bag to the students w...

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5 Steps to Achieving Your Goals

Jul 17, 2018

If you've ever watched a TED talk or listened to any of your teachers in school, you'll know that setting goals are the stepping stones to getting where you want to be in life. You watch one video ...

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Branding 101: Let’s Talk Logos

Jun 17, 2018

A logo is often a company's first impression and it can impact a customer's perception, purchase decisions and overall attitude toward your company. A logo is a symbol or graphic element that repre...

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Why You Should Be Having More Fun at Work

May 17, 2018

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 ...

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Boost Branding

Apr 17, 2018

A local insurance agent wanted a way to connect with her customers and capture new leads with a useful promotional item that would also boost her personal branding and promote her services all year...

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How to Make Resolutions You'll Actually Keep

Mar 17, 2018

As the new year rolls around, we are constantly writing out as many goals as we can think of. Unsurprisingly, these goals seem to fall short around mid-January. The only goals that are within your ...

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10 Promotional Products for Healthy Living

Feb 16, 2018

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 that ...

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How to Work Smarter, Not Harder

Feb 12, 2018

Do you ever find that no matter how hard you're working, you're not getting the results you want? You put in the long hours at the office, you answer every email, you skip lunch, and yet you're sti...

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7 Promotional Products For Those On the Go

Feb 12, 2018

According to a 2016 AAA Foundation report, American drivers spend an average of more than 17,600 minutes behind the wheel each year. Now, imagine that someone is looking at products with your logo ...

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Why You Need Promotional Products

Feb 12, 2018

In a world of ever-changing advertisement trends, there is one marketing solution that never grows old – promotional products. Studies show promotional products were ranked as the highest adv...

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9 Useful Apps for Sales & Marketing Professionals

Jun 18, 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 you're ever...

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