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6 Hot Products for the Grill Master
Jun 19
Nothing says summertime better than lounging on a pool float, roasting marshmallows under the stars, or feasting on tender barbecue. It’s time to light up the grill, because these smokin&rsqu...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Don't Bottle It Up
Jun 12
An oil & gas company was building employee gift packages that would appeal to their entire workforce during the COVID-19 public health crisis. With employees working both at home and continuing to wor...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Let the Games Begin!
Jun 05
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 Reading9 Useful Apps for Sales & Marketing Professionals
May 29
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 ReadingUsing Customer Profiles to Find the Perfect Promo Products
May 21
When business owners are asked about the customers they serve, many times, their response is: “Well, we serve everyone…” If a company served everyone, it would be impossible to bui...
Continue Reading6 Things You're Missing out on by Not Using Promotional Products
May 14
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 Products to Take to Your Next Family Picnic
May 07
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. T...
Continue ReadingGet in Gear With These Automotive Promo Products
Apr 29
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 Reading6 Promotional Products That Put Safety First
Apr 22
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: A Prom Ticket Keepsake
Apr 15
A Prom Ticket Keepsake Organization High School Product Featured Neoprene Bracelet Goal of Promotion Issuing prom tickets Des...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Financial Industry
Apr 08
Products Javalina® Classic Pen Industry Financial Application Direct Mail A local bank wanted to increase awareness of its low mortgage rates and decided to do a direct mailing t...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Jamming Out
Mar 31
A shopping mall was holding a summer promotion to increase traffic during typically slower months. Visitors to the complex were given a “passport” to take to different stores within the ma...
Continue Reading5 Outside-the-Box Promotional Products for Your Next School Order
Mar 24
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 ReadingCase Study: Getting Bent out of Shape for More Business
Mar 17
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 Reading6 High-Tech Promotional Products
Mar 10
It seems like there are new cutting-edge gadgets coming to market every day. It’s getting hard to keep up with what is really going to make your life easier and what’s just hype. We&rsquo...
Continue ReadingCase Study: These Calendars Aren't Week
Mar 02
Objective: A local bank wanted a way to thank their new customers with a promotional gift item that would have a high-perceived value. Product: Beach Trifold Calendar Personalization: The bank inc...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Safety First
Feb 23
Product: Auto Safety Kit Industry: Banking What it was purchased for: As a gift to anyone who opened a new bank account for over $1,000.00. How it was distributed: The bank was looking for a brande...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Adventure Awaits
Feb 16
An event promoter was compiling a gift box for top-tier ticket holders for a large-scale national summer concert tour. The Koozie® Adventure Dry Sack 10L was a natural fit for the outdoor lifestyl...
Continue ReadingGeneration Z vs. Millennials: What’s the Difference?
Feb 09
We’re all familiar with the stereotypes that characterize the millennial generation- avocado toast, “killing” chain restaurants, and being social media obsessed. But what actually de...
Continue ReadingTop 10 Promotional Product Ideas for the Construction Industry
Feb 02
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 ReadingCase Study: Happy to Hang Around
Jan 26
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 ReadingBeyond PPE: 6 Feel-Good Promo Products for Hospitals
Jan 17
Although 2020 has been over-saturated with PPE products, hospitals and medical offices still seek other promo product ideas (beyond PPE) to pass out to patients, nurses, and visitors. Whether being...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Fun in the Sun
Jan 09
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 ReadingReusable vs. Disposable Items
Jan 02
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 ReadingCase Study: Improve Sales and Traffic
Dec 26, 2020
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 need...
Continue ReadingTake it To-Go: 8 Restaurant Takeout Essentials
Dec 19, 2020
The way restaurant patrons experience dining out has changed immensely since coronavirus cases have begun popping up in the U.S. Restaurants that were once packed to the brim with happy diners are now...
Continue Reading6 Promotional Products for Music Lovers
Dec 11, 2020
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 Military Themed Promotional Products
Dec 04, 2020
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 ReadingCase Study: Stick to the Schedule
Nov 27, 2020
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: Calendar Puns are Week
Nov 19, 2020
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-Color...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Good Deeds for Kids in Need
Nov 12, 2020
Item: Landscape Mesh Tote Purpose: Fundraising Gala gift bag Audience: Kids in Need Foundation supporters The Kids in Need Foundation Gala is one of the organization’s largest fundraising ...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Success on Campus
Nov 05, 2020
A large university needed a useful tool to promote its school app to students and faculty because it wanted to use the app to communicate important college news and upcoming events. Since most student...
Continue ReadingCase Study: I Was Framed!
Oct 28, 2020
Objective: The city was celebrating National Public Works Week with a community event. The event provided education for community members, as well as games for entertainment. Event planners wanted a...
Continue Reading5 Ways to Boost Employee Morale
Oct 21, 2020
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 Reading6 Promo Products for the Great Outdoors
Oct 14, 2020
A little branding goes a long way with these promo products perfect for the great outdoors! By adding your logo to these six sturdy items, your brand can be seen on hiking trails, huddled around a cam...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Fresh Mesh Promotions
Oct 06, 2020
Market: Real Estate Product Use: Incentive Gift Promotion: A high-end resort selected the Atlantis Mesh Beach Tote as an incentive gift for the visitors who attended their timeshare presentations....
Continue ReadingCase Study: Thank You for Spooning
Sep 29, 2020
Description: 10 Oz. Aztec Spooner Mug Industry: Advertising / Marketing / Publishing What it was purchased for: A major coupon distributor was looking for a thank you to give out to advertisers. ...
Continue ReadingCase Study: It's in the Bag
Sep 22, 2020
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: Info in a Flash
Sep 15, 2020
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 di...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Lunchtime Loot
Sep 08, 2020
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 chose ...
Continue ReadingYou Need More Cowbell
Aug 31, 2020
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 Reading7 Promotional Products That Help You Prepare for the Unexpected
Aug 24, 2020
It’s always important to have emergency plans in place for when the unexpected happens. There is no substitute for good preparations! These promotional products help you ensure you are prepared ...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Rock out on the Run
Aug 17, 2020
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 use dur...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Beach Balls? Bingo!
Aug 10, 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: Recycle, Reuse, Read a Book!
Aug 02, 2020
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 Reading6 Promotional Products to Fit Your Budget
Jul 26, 2020
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 ReadingThe Secrets to Attracting Ideal Customers
Jul 19, 2020
You put together the business plan, signed the lease, designed an informative website and…*crickets*. It can be pretty discouraging when you put in the effort, but you’re not attracting...
Continue ReadingCheers! Let’s Sell More Beer!
Jul 12, 2020
Description: Custom Wave Table Tent Industry: Hospitality What it was purchased for: A local brewery wanted an eye-catching promotional item to place on tables that would boost their alcohol sales, ...
Continue Reading10 Promotional Products for Healthy Living
Jun 27, 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 ReadingFrom Zero to Wow: 6 Uniforms That Every Employee Will Love
Jun 20, 2020
Have you ever worked at a 9 to 5 job where there is a mandatory uniform? But... this required uniform is old, frumpy, and 100 percent unflattering? We've been there too! There are benefits of uniform...
Continue Reading7 Sources to Boost Your Creativity
Jun 13, 2020
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 Reading5 Fail-Proof Ideas for Your Business Instagram
Jun 06, 2020
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 ReadingCase Study: Pull Up a Chair and Stay Awhile
May 29, 2020
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 Reading6 Promotional Products That Put the “Fun” in Fundraiser
May 22, 2020
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 ReadingGraphic Design Terms Everyone Should Know
May 15, 2020
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 Reading3 Things Every Busy Professional Needs
May 08, 2020
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...
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