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Case Study: This Event Needs More Cowbell
2 days ago
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 ReadingCase Study: Bringing Back the Fanny Pack
Oct 07
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 waist be...
Continue Reading8 Elegant & Engravable Promotional Products
Sep 23
The promotional products industry has become so successful for one reason: people like free stuff. It’s true! So, how do you know which of the millions of products you want to be associated with...
Continue Reading6 Snap-Worthy Products for Every Photographer
Sep 09
Do you know what bokeh means? Aperture? That’s ok if you don’t, but many of your clients may know these terms if they are avid photographers! Whether they enjoy taking a flat lay shot of t...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Wave Hello to Recognition
Aug 26
Item: JAFFA® Wave Award Purpose: Welcome gift for incentive winners Audience: Software company sales representatives A software company held a sales incentive contest for reps to win a trip to ...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Info in a Flash
Aug 12
Item: 8GB Custom USB 2.0 Flash Drive Purpose: Provide information about the school and programs Audience: Students and prospective students A community college was looking for a unique way to distr...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Life of the Mardi
Jul 28
Market: HospitalityObjective: 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 wanted t...
Continue ReadingSustainability & Environmental Responsibility: Why it Matters
Jul 14
As the reality of our planet’s changing climate is becoming more and more apparent, being committed to sustainability has become a business imperative in the eyes of consumers. According to a 20...
Continue Reading6 Promotional Products for Music Lovers
Jun 30
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-the...
Continue Reading5 Healthy Tips for Business Trips
Jun 16
So, you’re traveling for work again. There are only 365 days in the year, can you recall how many days you’ve been on the road? It doesn’t matter if you are traveling internationall...
Continue ReadingSoak Up The Sun With These 7 Summer Promo Products
Jun 01
With an array of outdoor events like concerts, company picnics, and festivals on deck this summer, immerse your brand in nights that last forever and days we will be dreaming about long after the sun ...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Fresh Mesh Promotions
May 18
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. The...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Too Hot to Jot
May 04
Objective: Department managers wanted their new employees to have an easy way to take notes during the onboarding process. They wanted to incorporate company branding to keep their image consistent....
Continue Reading5 Out of the Box Promotional Products We Love…and You Will Too!
Apr 20
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 ReadingCase Study: Where Has Your Pen Been?
Apr 05
Products Javalina Splash® Pen Industry Technology Application Contest An internet company created a branded website for a promotion called “Where has yo...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Wave Hello to Promotions
Mar 22
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 would...
Continue ReadingThe Best Promotional Products for Sports Fanatics
Mar 08
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 ReadingThese Are the Tech-Savvy Promotional Products You Are Looking For
Feb 23
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 daiquiri...
Continue ReadingGet in Gear With These Automotive Promo Products
Feb 09
Branding these car-accessory promotional products for a campaign will drive more customers to your business! In the U.S., the average daily work commute is 26 minutes and Americans spend around 38 hou...
Continue ReadingKnow Your Shades: 4 Types of Iconic Sunglasses
Jan 25
“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 ReadingCase Study: Happy to Hang Around
Jan 11
Description: Standard Door Hangers Industry: Automotive What it was purchased for: A collision center wanted to increase the number of customer satisfaction survey responses and boost online appoint...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Pull Up a Chair and Stay Awhile
Dec 28, 2019
Description: Foldable Chair Industry: Education/Sports What it was purchased for: A high school wanted to purchase an item they could resell to the parents in the spirit shop for fundraising dollars...
Continue ReadingHow to Put Together an Onboarding Kit
Dec 14, 2019
Employee engagement starts the second a new employee walks in the door, so it’s important for companies to make a good impression on their first day! The onboarding process shouldn’t just ...
Continue Reading6 Tradeshow Staples That are Made in the USA
Nov 29, 2019
Tradeshows offer important opportunities for your company to connect with customers and prospects face-to-face and make lasting impressions. Make sure you’re prepared with the proper supplies to...
Continue ReadingCase Study: A New Way to Do Cross-Promotions
Nov 15, 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 ReadingCase Study: A Hole in One Promotion
Nov 01, 2019
Product: Jumbo Cooler Bag Industry: Agriculture What it was purchased for: These bags were given out to participants in a company golf tournament. How it was distributed: All participants received ...
Continue ReadingCase Study: A Flavorful Promotion
Oct 17, 2019
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 Hi...
Continue Reading7 Promotional Products for When You’re Feeling Lucky
Oct 03, 2019
Whether you’re a casino looking for new ways to entice players to visit or you’re putting together a casino themed event, there are plenty of promotional products for you! Add your logo an...
Continue Reading9 Useful Apps for Sales & Marketing Professionals
Sep 19, 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 ReadingCase Study: Spec-Tacular Promotions
Sep 05, 2019
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 ...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Let the Games Begin!
Aug 22, 2019
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. Ho...
Continue ReadingYour Customers Won't Want to Remove These Promotional Products From Their Desks
Aug 07, 2019
At the end of the day, promotional products are really all about getting brands out in front of people to grow awareness and ultimately, increase sales! If you want to get strategic, there are a coupl...
Continue Reading7 Promotional Products Perfect for Weddings
Jul 24, 2019
Adding names, monograms, or wedding dates to wedding favors is a great way to increase the wow-factor of any event. After everyone leaves the reception, these personalized gifts are there to help them...
Continue ReadingCase Study: A Gift to Build a Dream On
Jul 10, 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 ...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Inking Impressions
May 29, 2019
Portability and permanence are among the desirable traits sought in an effective promotional product. A company was looking for a unique self-promotion that incorporated these elements and decided on ...
Continue Reading7 Sources to Boost Your Creativity
May 15, 2019
Feeling stumped? Uninspired? Fresh out of ideas? Thanks to the wonderful gift that is the World Wide Web, creative inspiration is just a few clicks away. These are some of our favorite sources to get ...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Keep Warm Buddy Set
Apr 30, 2019
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 ch...
Continue ReadingTop 10 Promotional Products for the Health and Wellness Industry
Apr 16, 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 ReadingHow to Work Smarter, Not Harder
Apr 02, 2019
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 still ...
Continue Reading5 Promo Products That Are Bright, Light, and Ready to Excite
Mar 19, 2019
Looking for some promotional products to outshine the competition? Need some LED magic to illuminate your brand? We’ve got you covered with this selection of super fun promotional produc...
Continue Reading5 Outside-the-Box Promotional Products for Your Next School Order
Mar 04, 2019
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 Reading5 Invaluable Marketing Books to Help Grow Your Brand
Feb 18, 2019
In the world of business, marketing trends are always evolving and it's easy to be overwhelmed. Sometimes you take one step forward only to be knocked two steps back. Luckily, there are endless resour...
Continue Reading8 Promo Products That Will Kick Start Your Goals
Feb 04, 2019
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: Fun in the Sun
Jan 21, 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 Reading25 Insane Facts About Promotional Products
Jan 07, 2019
You don’t have to work in the field of promotional products to notice the impact they can have on any organization’s marketing efforts. As the most effective medium of advertising across a...
Continue Reading8 Paw-some Promotional Products for Dogs and Dog Lovers
Dec 24, 2018
Whether you work with animals or want to show that your business is pet-friendly, there are plenty of products that will win over every dog breed! Here are 8 of our favorite pet products. Col...
Continue Reading7 Ways to Take Advantage of Your Lunch Break
Dec 10, 2018
Taking a lunch break is important. It’s a time when you can step away from your computer and have a little “me” time. Your lunch break should be a time when you can unplug and stop t...
Continue Reading5 Corporate Gifts Your Clients Will Love
Nov 26, 2018
Corporate gifts are a great way to thank your clients for keeping you in business. When done right, they can also function as employee rewards/incentives. Here are a few of our favorite promotional pr...
Continue ReadingAdvice for Getting the Most Out of a Business Trip
Nov 11, 2018
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: Getting Bent out of Shape for More Business
Oct 28, 2018
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 fo...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Recycle, Reuse, Read a Book!
Oct 14, 2018
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 ReadingCelebrate Milestones
Sep 16, 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 mil...
Continue ReadingBranding 101: What Makes a Brand Powerful
Sep 01, 2018
A powerful brand is more than just a great logo and a mission statement (although those certainly lay the groundwork for any brand.) We live in a time where competition rises up on every corner, and t...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Plastics Make it Possible
Aug 18, 2018
Description: Oasis Recycled Bottle Pen Industry: Chemicals What it was purchased for: Trade Show Giveaways How it was distributed: A chemical company needed something to give away at a tradeshow. T...
Continue ReadingIncrease Awareness
Aug 04, 2018
A national railroad wanted to promote their new train and how it was the best "green alternative" to air shuttle travel. The Save-A-Bottle was the perfect match! The bottle is made of super durable Ea...
Continue Reading7 Promotional Products For Those On the Go
Jul 21, 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 for...
Continue Reading6 Things You're Missing out on by Not Using Promotional Products
Jul 07, 2018
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 product b...
Continue Reading6 Budget-Friendly Products to Drive High-End Sales
Jun 23, 2018
Are you looking for a marketing campaign that is not only successful but budget-friendly? Good news! You don’t have to break the bank to find promotional products that get the job done and leave...
Continue ReadingRelax and Unwind With These 10 Promo Products
Jun 09, 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, ...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Pillow Box
May 26, 2018
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 Reading4 Steps to #Winning Social Media
May 12, 2018
Social media is one of the fastest growing and ever-changing media platforms in existence. What began as an online community for the younger generations, now encompasses billions of people across the ...
Continue Reading5 Easy Ways to Achieve a Positive Outlook
Apr 28, 2018
One of the most powerful things you can do to set yourself up for success is practice the art of positive thinking. It's easy to let the struggles of everyday life control your attitude. But by practi...
Continue Reading7 Retro Products That Will Turn Back Time
Apr 14, 2018
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 Ways to Get More Done Every Day
Mar 31, 2018
From the moment you get to work in the morning, you’re probably planning all the things you intend to get done. By the time you head home, you may wonder how the day got away from you! We’...
Continue Reading5 Ways to Boost Employee Morale
Mar 16, 2018
When it comes to building a successful company culture, maintaining positive employee attitude is key. Not only are happy employees more productive, but your company is also more likely to attract and...
Continue Reading16 Ways Color Affects Your Branding and Marketing
Mar 02, 2018
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 advanta...
Continue ReadingHow to Protect Your Business From Hackers
Feb 16, 2018
Business owners have a lot to lose in the event of an unfortunate data breach. From intellectual property to customer lists to bank account numbers, hackers have their eyes set on the most invaluable ...
Continue ReadingWhat's all the fidgeting about?
May 30, 2017
Fidget spinners are EVERYWHERE! All the kids have them (or want them) - even the big kids have them. The hottest item of 2017 is here! People are talking about them in the che...
Continue ReadingMake family reunions memorable!
May 08, 2017
Yes, grandma’s fried chicken was outstanding, but wouldn’t it be great to have something to remind you of the great time you had at your family reunion? Promotional products are a gr...
Continue ReadingResolutions…Have you kept them?
Mar 30, 2016
Do you remember those New Year’s resolutions you vowed to keep 13 weeks ago? Have you stuck with them? How is that fitness journey you pledged to partake in? Has it helped you lose weight? Are...
Continue Reading5 Military Themed Promotional Products
Jun 26, 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 Reading10 Promo Products for Auto-Lovers
Jun 12, 2019
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...
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