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Case Study: Pillow Box
4 days ago
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 ReadingCase Study: Snack Pack It!
May 04
Vertical Market: Hospitality Product Use: Gift with Enrollment Promotion: An ocean excursion company chose the Igloo® Marine Backpack Cooler as a gift with enrollment for customers participating...
Continue Reading5 Products That will Send you Over the Moon and out of This World
Apr 20
For the first time since Neil and Buzz took those first steps on July 16th, 1969, there hasn't been a more exciting time for space exploration than right now. Just recently, we landed another rover on...
Continue Reading7 Ways to Take Advantage of Your Lunch Break
Apr 06
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 ReadingCase Study: Raise Your Glass!
Mar 22
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...
Continue ReadingCase Study: YUKON 17 oz. Double Wall Party Cup for the Sustainability Win
Mar 08
Surf-inspired activewear brands like ROXY® are stoked with our YUKON design—fondly known as The Party Cup™. It’s double-wall insulated, so it keeps refreshments cool on the bea...
Continue ReadingCase Study: "Single Use" Pens for COVID-19
Feb 22
In response to the Coronavirus outbreak, a financial institution decided to provide single-use pens in all their locations and for drive thru banking. This idea was intended to help stop the spread ...
Continue ReadingWork Hard, Play Harder: 6 Promotional Products to Promote a Healthy Lifestyle
Feb 08
Whether you’re playing a team sport, working out, running a marathon, or going to the game, these promotional products are built to fit any active lifestyle! Add your logo to any of these pro...
Continue ReadingCase Study: It Takes a Village
Jan 25
Objective: A village needed an easy way to let residents know when there were issues with their water meters. They wanted a faster method of communication than mailing letters, and something more di...
Continue ReadingWhat Millennials Want (And How to Work With Them)
Jan 11
Many people agree that there is a high demand to diversify the workforce with young specialists bearing fresh ideas and new perspectives. Furthermore, we need to prepare this growing generation for le...
Continue ReadingCase Study: The Write Stuff
Dec 27, 2021
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: Pens...
Continue Reading30 Quotes That Will Motivate You to Succeed
Dec 13, 2021
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 succeeding....
Continue Reading5 Pitch Perfect Products for Musically Talented Individuals
Nov 29, 2021
We all have talented musicians in our lives. Whether they can shred on an electric guitar or have tried out for the local singing competition, some people are born to make music. Here are 5 promo pro...
Continue Reading10 Luxurious Products for Your VIP Customers
Nov 14, 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 b...
Continue ReadingHere Are Our Votes For The Best Political Promotional Product Staples
Oct 31, 2021
Whether you are right or left, red or blue, or somewhere in the middle, if you’re in need of political promotional product staples, we've got some great candidates for you! Yard Signs ...
Continue ReadingMust-Have Promotional Products for the Real Estate Industry
Oct 17, 2021
Real estate promotional products are a memorable way to stay top of mind with your clients by promoting your brand, while also giving something back to your clients. Whether it’s part of a direc...
Continue ReadingHow to Make Rush Orders Less Stressful
Oct 03, 2021
Whether you just found out you need products for an event soon, or someone forgot to place an order, sometimes rush orders just happen. And that’s okay! Getting your order in last minute doesn&r...
Continue ReadingYour Guide to Promotional Shirts
Sep 05, 2021
If you've ever run a 5k or attended a basketball game, chances are you've got a promotional shirt in your drawers somewhere. According to PPAI's 2019 Consumer Study, wearables are the #1 most popular ...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Keep Warm Buddy Set
Aug 22, 2021
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 ReadingCook Up a Storm With These 5 Promotional Products
Aug 07, 2021
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 Reading10 Tweetable Quotes for Motivation
Jul 24, 2021
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 Out of the Box Promotional Products We Love…and You Will Too!
Jul 10, 2021
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 little e...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Inking Impressions
Jun 26, 2021
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 ReadingCase Study: Masks and Casks
Jun 12, 2021
When a distillery was launching a new line of spirits, they collaborated with a large chain of liquor stores to promote their new products. The stores gave all employees PrevaGuard™ Face Masks i...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Charity Fundraiser
May 28, 2021
The organizer of a charity fundraiser wanted to add an element of fun and excitement to their door prize giveaways. As each guest arrived, they were given a Mardi Gras Jubilee pen and instructions to ...
Continue Reading6 Promotional Products to Fit Your Budget
May 14, 2021
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 Reading7 Fitness Promotional Products to Help You Stay in Shape
Apr 30, 2021
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 Reading5 Promo Products That Are Bright, Light, and Ready to Excite
Apr 16, 2021
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 products th...
Continue Reading7 Retro Products That Will Turn Back Time
Apr 02, 2021
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 Reading5 Phone Accessories to Help You Get a Grip
Mar 18, 2021
It’s pretty safe to say that cell phones are a ubiquitous part of everyday life. In any room with more than a few people in it, you’re likely to find a few phone screens lighting up in som...
Continue Reading6 Promotional Signs to Let Customers Know You’re Open For Business
Mar 04, 2021
As restaurants, salons, retail stores, and more begin reopening the doors, many business owners are trying to think of bold ways to visually attract customers to their businesses. From curbside food p...
Continue Reading6 Promotional Products That Put Safety First
Feb 18, 2021
Whether it’s on a construction site, warehouse, or a laboratory, it’s always important to help your workers stay safe. Encourage your employees to make safe choices all year long with thes...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Spec-Tacular Promotions
Feb 04, 2021
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 even...
Continue ReadingReusable vs. Disposable Items
Jan 21, 2021
Disposable products are a common part of everyday life for most folks – think single-use items like plastic cutlery, paper plates, shopping bags from the grocery store, napkins, the coffee cup f...
Continue ReadingMask Mania!
Jan 07, 2021
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 Con...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Health & Wellness Spas
Dec 23, 2020
Products Javalina Jewel® Pen Industry Health & Wellness Spas Application Future Visits A day spa wanted to ensure that its guests always received the royal treatment. To encourage f...
Continue Reading7 Promotional Products for When You’re Feeling Lucky
Dec 09, 2020
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 ReadingHow to Put Together an Onboarding Kit
Nov 25, 2020
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 ReadingCase Study: This Event Needs More Cowbell
Nov 10, 2020
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. ...
Continue ReadingImprint Everything: A Guide to Printing Methods
Oct 27, 2020
Once you’ve found the perfect promotional product for your business or organization, the next step is to emblazon it with your logo or message. Depending on the item, there may be multiple decor...
Continue Reading10 Promotional Products for Healthy Living
Oct 13, 2020
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 ReadingCase Study: Real Modern Recognition
Sep 29, 2020
Market: Finance Product Use: Employee Recognition Promotion: A wealth management firm selected the Samsonite Executive Computer Backpack as an employee recognition gift. At the company’s yea...
Continue Reading8 Promo Products That Will Kick Start Your Goals
Sep 15, 2020
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: 3D is the Key
Sep 01, 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 prod...
Continue Reading6 Retro Products That Are a Blast From the Past
Aug 18, 2020
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 ReadingYour Brand Is Your Business - Market It!
Aug 04, 2020
As a marketing professional, you understand better than anyone the importance of establishing a distinct brand presence for your company. People gravitate to those they identify with and can trust wit...
Continue Reading6 Things You're Missing out on by Not Using Promotional Products
Jul 20, 2020
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 ReadingYour Product Decorating Questions Answered
Jul 06, 2020
You encounter promo products every single day. You hold them, wear them, and maybe even smell them. But, did you know every one of these products goes through an extensive design process, whether that...
Continue ReadingThe Value of Custom Packaging
Jun 22, 2020
When you advertise your business or organization with promotional products, you want those items to be unique, interesting, and memorable. So, shouldn’t that same principle apply to the packagin...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Bringing Back the Fanny Pack
Jun 08, 2020
Market: Entertainment Product Use: Gift With Purchase Promotion: A major theme park chose the Safeguard Security Waist Belt as a gift with purchase for customers who bought season passes. The wais...
Continue ReadingBusiness Travel: How COVID-19 Changes Everything
May 24, 2020
“Business as usual.” The common phrase people use when everything resets and goes back to a normal routine. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the safety of employees as the number ...
Continue Reading5 Simple Tips to Organize and Run Effective Meetings
May 10, 2020
If you work from 9 to 5, chances are you’ve sat in a meeting before. Whether it be a brainstorm session or roundtable discussion, it doesn’t matter the industry you are in, meetings are in...
Continue ReadingHow One Hour Can Determine Your Success
Apr 26, 2020
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 ReadingSustainability & Environmental Responsibility: Why it Matters
Apr 12, 2020
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 ReadingCase Study: Beach Balls? Bingo!
Mar 29, 2020
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 in t...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Raise Your Glass
Mar 14, 2020
The NY Yankees wanted to create special commemorative bottles to celebrate Derek Jeter’s accomplishments at Yankee Stadium. They chose 150 magnum-sized (1.5L) bottles with a special logo and Jet...
Continue Reading5 Awesome Recreational Wearables
Feb 29, 2020
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 long!...
Continue ReadingO Canada! 6 Promotional Products Made in Canada
Feb 15, 2020
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 ReadingCase Study: Employee Appreciation Gift
Feb 01, 2020
A company with many sales representatives needed an item for their top sales performers. Since their sales staff has both men and women, they needed an item that could be used by either gender. They c...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Wheelie Important Paperwork
Jan 18, 2020
Market: Automotive Objective: A motorcycle dealership wanted professional, branded document pouches to hold important paperwork for new customers to take home after their motorcycle purchase. T...
Continue ReadingDrink It In: 6 Drinkware Products to Quench Your Thirst
Jan 04, 2020
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 to...
Continue ReadingGet in Gear With These Automotive Promo Products
Dec 20, 2019
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 ReadingGive Your School Clubs a Boost With These Promotional Products
Dec 06, 2019
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 ...
Continue ReadingYes, There's a Difference: Everything You Need to Know About Pens
Nov 22, 2019
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 be ...
Continue ReadingPromotional Golf Products That Are Made in the USA
Nov 08, 2019
These golf-themed promotional products are a hole-in-one! Add your logo to take your company’s golf tournament or event to the next level. Treat golfers to custom golf balls, umbrellas, bag t...
Continue Reading6 Helpful Tips to Address Unhappy Customers
Oct 25, 2019
It’s the moment you dread. The phone call you don’t want to pick up. The review you’re scared to address. Responding to unhappy customers seems like a chore. It can be overwhelming...
Continue ReadingGraphic Design Terms Everyone Should Know
Oct 11, 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 you f...
Continue ReadingCase Study: A Flavorful Promotion
Sep 27, 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 History: Thi...
Continue Reading3 Things Every Busy Professional Needs
Sep 13, 2019
If there’s one thing we never have enough of, it’s time. We haven’t quite figured out a way to freeze time yet, but we have found ways to save it. If you’re a busy professional...
Continue ReadingBranding 101: What Makes a Brand Powerful
Aug 29, 2019
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 Reading8 Elegant & Engravable Promotional Products
Aug 15, 2019
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 ReadingCase Study: A New Way to Do Cross-Promotions
Aug 01, 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 of Case His...
Continue Reading25 Insane Facts About Promotional Products
Jul 18, 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 ReadingCase Study: It's in the Bag
Jul 04, 2019
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 who ...
Continue ReadingCase Study: A Prom Ticket Keepsake
May 22, 2019
A Prom Ticket Keepsake Organization High School Product Featured Neoprene Bracelet Goal of Promotion Issuing prom tickets Des...
Continue ReadingTop 10 Promotional Product Ideas for the Construction Industry
May 08, 2019
Whether you’re working in the construction industry, cater to outdoor enthusiasts, or simply want to lead a company-wide safety session, having an array of timely, yet practical promotional prod...
Continue ReadingGraphic Design Terms Everyone Should Know
Apr 24, 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 sav...
Continue ReadingCase Study: This Promotional Product is in the Bag
Apr 24, 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 Reading5 Steps to Achieving Your Goals
Jun 20, 2019
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 o...
Continue ReadingCase Study: College Fair Giveaway
Jun 05, 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 ...
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