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9 Promotional Products for Tech Wizards
Jan 13
Did you know that American consumers own, on average, at least three connected devices? Add your logo to these top tech accessories and your company will become a part of your customers’ daily l...
Continue ReadingCase Study: A Picture is Worth...a Nice Donation
Jan 05
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 Reading7 Promotional Products For Those On the Go
Dec 29, 2020
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 ReadingYour Product Decorating Questions Answered
Dec 22, 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 ReadingCase Study: The Write Way
Dec 15, 2020
Item: WideBody® Message Pen Purpose: Inform people about range of services Audience: Clients and general public A chiropractic office wanted to inform clients and others about their range of se...
Continue ReadingYour Guide to Drinkware
Dec 07, 2020
Mugs, tumblers, and bottles…oh my! There is an abundance of variety available when it comes to promotional drinkware, which can make it difficult to decide what is the best choice for your bran...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Go Green or Go Home
Nov 30, 2020
Item: goingreen™ Stapled Appointment Calendar Purpose: Promote awareness of recycling programs and provide recycling information to the community Audience: Residents of the company’s ser...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Happy to Hang Around
Nov 23, 2020
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 ReadingGiving Back: The Importance of Corporate Social Responsibility
Nov 16, 2020
Whether you’re putting together a fundraiser, donating food to a local shelter, or volunteering at a soup kitchen, supporting causes you care about makes you feel good and makes the world a bett...
Continue ReadingWin Big With These Promotional Products for Sports Lovers
Nov 08, 2020
If you’re looking for some awesome gear to support your team—or for some killer merch for your team’s fans—we’ve got you covered with these awesome promotional products f...
Continue Reading6 Ways to Get More Done Every Day
Nov 01, 2020
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 ReadingCase Study: I've Got You Covered
Oct 25, 2020
Description: Chenille BlanketIndustry: Health Care / PharmaceuticalWhat it was purchased for: A local hospital needed blankets to hand out to children who were currently patients that they could take ...
Continue Reading5 Office Toys That Will Bring Your Brand Joy
Oct 18, 2020
Look around your office and you will probably find that your coworkers’ desktops are riddled with a variety of knick-knacks, toys, puzzles, and stress balls. Office toys are a great way ...
Continue ReadingFrom Zero to Wow: 6 Uniforms That Every Employee Will Love
Oct 10, 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 Ways to Take Advantage of Your Lunch Break
Oct 03, 2020
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 ReadingAin't Nobody Got Time for That: 5 Tips for Working Efficiently
Sep 26, 2020
No one ever got anywhere by doing the bare minimum. Your growth depends on you getting as much done in as little time as possible. The five tips below will help you accomplish as much as possible each...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Spec-Tacular Promotions
Sep 19, 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 even...
Continue ReadingGraphic Design Terms Everyone Should Know
Sep 12, 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 save you f...
Continue ReadingHow to Juggle Work and Life Balance Like a Boss
Sep 04, 2020
Sometimes life gets hard. You don’t have to work a night shift from Monday to Sunday to agree with that statement. Even the most effortless of jobs, those we believe to have truly mastered, can...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Save the Date, Save the Day
Aug 28, 2020
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 value...
Continue ReadingCorporate Social Responsibility and the Beauty of Giving Back
Aug 21, 2020
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 Reading6 Promotional Products That Put Safety First
Aug 13, 2020
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: Financial Industry
Aug 06, 2020
Products Javalina® Classic Pen Industry Financial Application Direct Mail A local bank wanted to increase awareness of its low mortgage rates and decided to d...
Continue ReadingCase Study: 3D is the Key
Jul 30, 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 ReadingCase Study: Pull Up a Chair and Stay Awhile
Jul 23, 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 ReadingHow to be an Empathetic Leader and Still Get the Job Done
Jul 15, 2020
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 Reading5 Outside-the-Box Promotional Products for Your Next School Order
Jul 08, 2020
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 Simple Tips to Organize and Run Effective Meetings
Jul 01, 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 ReadingCase Study: Inking Impressions
Jun 24, 2020
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 ReadingWhy You Should Buy USA-Made
Jun 17, 2020
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 ReadingImprint Everything: A Guide to Printing Methods
Jun 09, 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 Reading5 Environmentally-Friendly Promotional Products
Jun 02, 2020
How about that Earth, huh? She sure is something. Fortunately, there are plenty of people in the promotional products industry that feel the same way. In fact, we can offer you thousands of products t...
Continue ReadingHow to Work Smarter, Not Harder
May 26, 2020
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 Military Themed Promotional Products
May 19, 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 Reading8 Elegant & Engravable Promotional Products
May 12, 2020
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: Look, Ma, No Hands!
May 05, 2020
Description: Auto Air Vent Magnetic Phone Mount Industry: Technology What it was purchased for: A technology business was looking for a giveaway item that was unique but also fit within their budget...
Continue ReadingDrink It In: 6 Drinkware Products to Quench Your Thirst
Apr 28, 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 Reading3 Simple Ways to Boost Your Mood Right Now
Apr 21, 2020
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 ReadingCase Study: A Cheese-y Promotion
Apr 13, 2020
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 Reading6 Calming Products for Skincare Lovers
Apr 06, 2020
The hottest beauty trend of the late 2010s among millennials and Gen Zers was the dewy, bare-faced, minimal makeup look. This “Glossier girl” revolution led to a resurgence in skincare as ...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Wheelie Important Paperwork
Mar 29, 2020
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 Reading6 Products to Include in Every Holiday Gift Basket
Mar 22, 2020
It’s always a good idea to get those gifts planned out and ready to go before the holiday chaos begins, and that includes client appreciation gifts. But, what do you get them? Put in extra thoug...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Don't Run from this Promo!
Mar 15, 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 membershi...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Rock out on the Run
Mar 08, 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 us...
Continue Reading8 Promotional Products to Win Game Day
Mar 01, 2020
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 ReadingThe Secrets to Attracting Ideal Customers
Feb 23, 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 attra...
Continue Reading7 Camping Promotional Products for the Great Outdoors
Feb 15, 2020
Whether you’re looking to relax and recharge or seeking adventure, getting out into nature provides everyone some peace and quiet from our regular lives. Help your customers enjoy the gr...
Continue ReadingCustomer Experience + Branding: The Relationship Goals of Marketing
Feb 08, 2020
Customer experience can make or break your company. How you and your employees treat customers directly reflects your brand’s values. But the truth is, positive customer experiences can be diffi...
Continue ReadingCase Study: It's in the Bag
Feb 01, 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 Reading5 Tips for Boosting Social Media Engagement
Jan 25, 2020
Social media is used for different purposes. News outlets tweet out breaking news, fashion trends are posted on Instagram, and political ads are promoted through Facebook. Social media platforms are a...
Continue ReadingHow to Put Together an Onboarding Kit
Jan 18, 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 Reading5 Promotional Products That Will Have Your Clients Dreaming
Jan 11, 2020
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...
Continue Reading4 Ways to Improve Communication
Jan 03, 2020
Have you ever had this conversation before? Them: "How are you?" You: "Yes." Or have you ever been in a meeting and realized you zoned out halfway through? Or how about when you’re at the mo...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Jot It Down
Dec 27, 2019
Description: Mini Flip Pad Jotter Industry: Financial What it was purchased for: An investment firm wanted to promote their new financial blog to their existing customers with a memorable branded it...
Continue ReadingBranding 101: What Makes a Brand Powerful
Dec 20, 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 ReadingHow to Make Resolutions You'll Actually Keep
Dec 13, 2019
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 gra...
Continue Reading7 Promotional Products for When You’re Feeling Lucky
Dec 05, 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 ReadingO Canada! 6 Promotional Products Made in Canada
Nov 28, 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 Promotional Products for Firemen and Fire Departments
Nov 21, 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...
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