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Case Study: Lunchtime Loot
Jan 12
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 ReadingBranding 101: What Makes a Brand Powerful
Jan 04
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: Recycle, Reuse, Read a Book!
Dec 28, 2019
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 ReadingYou Can Bank on These 7 Promotional Products
Dec 21, 2019
Finance-themed promotional products are a great marketing investment and help increase brand awareness and customer loyalty. These seven products can be used as financial seminar gifts, banking giveaw...
Continue Reading5 Outside-the-Box Promotional Products for Your Next School Order
Dec 14, 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 ReadingCase Study: Plastics Make it Possible
Dec 07, 2019
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 ReadingThe Secrets to Attracting Ideal Customers
Nov 29, 2019
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 ReadingHow One Hour Can Determine Your Success
Nov 22, 2019
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 Reading5 Fail-Proof Ideas for Your Business Instagram
Nov 15, 2019
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: Celebrate Milestones
Nov 08, 2019
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 ReadingCase Study: Guess the Flavor Lip Balm
Nov 01, 2019
Guess the Flavor Lip Balm Organization Health Insurance Organization Product Featured Lip Balm & Lip Balm Sleeve Goal of Promotion Generating positive reinforce...
Continue ReadingAdvice for Getting the Most Out of a Business Trip
Oct 24, 2019
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 ReadingCustomer Experience + Branding: The Relationship Goals of Marketing
Oct 17, 2019
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 Reading5 Men's Wearable Promotional Products for the Office and Beyond
Oct 10, 2019
It’s fun giving out promotional products like fidget spinners and stress balls, but sometimes you need an option for the guy that likes to keep it a bit more professional. These business...
Continue Reading5 Ways to Boost Employee Morale
Oct 03, 2019
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 Reading5 Military Themed Promotional Products
Sep 25, 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 Reading8 Promo Products That Will Kick Start Your Goals
Sep 18, 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: Rock out on the Run
Sep 11, 2019
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 ReadingCase Study: A Prom Ticket Keepsake
Sep 04, 2019
A Prom Ticket Keepsake Organization High School ...
Continue ReadingCorporate Social Responsibility and the Beauty of Giving Back
Aug 28, 2019
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 Reading10 Promo Products for Auto-Lovers
Aug 20, 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...
Continue Reading7 Financial Products That Are a Great Investment
Aug 13, 2019
Finance-themed promotional products are a great marketing investment and help increase brand awareness and customer loyalty. These 7 products can be used as financial seminar gifts, banking giveaways,...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Fewer Tricks and More Treats: Halloween Safety Lanyard
Aug 06, 2019
Fewer Tricks and More Treats: Halloween Safety Lanyard Organization Insurance Company Product Featured Reflective Lanyard Goal of Promotion Promoting safety on Halloween Description of Case H...
Continue ReadingGraphic Design Terms Everyone Should Know
Jul 30, 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 ReadingHow to Work Smarter, Not Harder
Jul 23, 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 Environmentally-Friendly Promotional Products
Jul 16, 2019
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 ReadingYour Graphic & Web Design Cheat Sheet
Jul 09, 2019
The world of graphic and web design is complicated and there is a lot of terminology out there to learn. To help you out, we’ve put together a cheat sheet with answers to some of the top graphic...
Continue Reading6 Ways to Get More Done Every Day
Jul 01, 2019
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: Stick to the Schedule
Jun 24, 2019
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 Reading5 Promotional Products That Will Have Your Clients Dreaming
Jun 17, 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...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Inking Impressions
Jun 10, 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 ReadingThese Are the Tech-Savvy Promotional Products You Are Looking For
Jun 03, 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 daiquiri...
Continue ReadingHow to Put Together an Onboarding Kit
May 27, 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 Things You're Missing out on by Not Using Promotional Products
May 20, 2019
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 ReadingCase Study: Keep Warm Buddy Set
May 13, 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 ReadingCase Study: A New Way to Do Cross-Promotions
May 05, 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: College Fair Giveaway
Apr 28, 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 ...
Continue Reading5 Out of the Box Promotional Products We Love…and You Will Too!
Apr 21, 2019
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: A Gift to Build a Dream On
Apr 13, 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 Reading5 Apps to Take the Grunt Work out of Spring Cleaning
Apr 06, 2019
Spring is here and that means it’s time for spring cleaning. Now is when you should be purging all the junk that has accumulated over the winter, and organize your life so you can have a relaxin...
Continue Reading8 Paw-some Promotional Products for Dogs and Dog Lovers
Mar 30, 2019
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 ReadingYou Need More Cowbell
Mar 23, 2019
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 ReadingCase Study: Success on Campus
Mar 16, 2019
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 st...
Continue Reading10 Must-Have Tech Products and Accessories
Mar 08, 2019
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 wearab...
Continue ReadingCase Study: The Big Picture
Mar 01, 2019
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 repeat b...
Continue Reading5 Promo Products That Are Bright, Light, and Ready to Excite
Feb 22, 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 ReadingCase Study: Safety First
Feb 15, 2019
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 ReadingGive Your School Clubs a Boost With These Promotional Products
Feb 08, 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 ReadingCheers! Let’s Sell More Beer!
Feb 01, 2019
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 Reading5 Corporate Gifts Your Clients Will Love
Jan 25, 2019
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 ReadingBranding 101: Let’s Talk Logos
Jan 18, 2019
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 t...
Continue Reading7 Retro Products That Will Turn Back Time
Jan 11, 2019
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 ReadingCase Study: A Picture is Worth...a Nice Donation
Jan 04, 2019
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 Reading30 Quotes That Will Motivate You to Succeed
Dec 27, 2018
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 ReadingAin't Nobody Got Time for That: 5 Tips for Working Efficiently
Dec 20, 2018
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 ReadingSave the Date, Save the Day
Dec 13, 2018
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 ReadingDrink It In: 6 Drinkware Products to Quench Your Thirst
Oct 09, 2018
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 Reading5 Steps to Achieving Your Goals
Oct 02, 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 o...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Raise Your Glass!
Sep 24, 2018
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 Reading5 Easy Ways to Achieve a Positive Outlook
Sep 17, 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 Reading8 Corporate Gifts for Your Employees
Sep 10, 2018
The employees are the backbone of every company. And when your employees have been working hard all year to bring in tremendous results, nothing conveys your appreciation more than a corporate gift. A...
Continue Reading11 Promo Products for an Active Lifestyle
Sep 03, 2018
Take your corporate match to the next level! From team building sporting events to company-wide marathons, your customized products guarantee you beat the competition. Below is a list of 11 sports-mi...
Continue Reading10 Promotional Products for Healthy Living
Aug 27, 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 th...
Continue Reading5 Ways to Be Healthier in 2 Minutes or Less
Aug 20, 2018
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 always b...
Continue Reading3 Simple Ways to Boost Your Mood Right Now
Aug 13, 2018
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 Hole in One Promotion
Aug 05, 2018
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 Reading7 Promo Products That Will Get the Party Started
Jul 29, 2018
Do you remember the birthday parties you went to when you were a kid? And the party favors you received at the end of the festivities? Sometimes, those parting gifts were the highlight of the party. B...
Continue ReadingHow to Gain Inspiration in 5 Minutes
Jul 22, 2018
People demand a lot of creativity from professionals these days. We live in the era of media overload, where viral video marketing and colorful infographics have become accepted means of engaging an a...
Continue Reading9 Useful Apps for Sales & Marketing Professionals
Jul 15, 2018
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 Reading8 Promo Products That Will Have You Ready For Spring
Jul 08, 2018
Here comes the sun! With spring in full swing, it’s time to shake off the cold and embrace these colorful products that will be sure to brighten your day. Garden Kit Test your green thumb wi...
Continue Reading6 Things You Need on Your Desk
Jul 01, 2018
Most of us spend as much time at our desks as we do in our homes. If that’s the case, we should all put some time and effort into making sure our workspace is as happy and motivating as possible...
Continue Reading3 Things Every Busy Professional Needs
Jun 24, 2018
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 ReadingTop 10 Promotional Product Ideas for the Construction Industry
Jun 17, 2018
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 Reading3D is the Key
Jun 09, 2018
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 Reading25 Insane Facts About Promotional Products
Jun 02, 2018
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 ReadingTop 8 Promotional Products for Real Estate Professionals
May 26, 2018
If you work in real estate, you know that your field generates billions of dollars in revenue per year in residential, commercial and industrial sectors. And you could pocket a good amount of that yie...
Continue ReadingOur Top 10 Favorite Eco-Friendly Products
May 19, 2018
Sometimes it’s good to take a moment and get in touch with Mother Earth. Not only are these products great for printing your company logo or message, but they also serve dual purposes. The produ...
Continue ReadingTop 10 Promotional Products for the Health and Wellness Industry
May 12, 2018
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 ReadingWhy You Should Be Having More Fun at Work
May 05, 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 enj...
Continue ReadingIncrease Awareness
Apr 27, 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 Reading10 Luxurious Products for Your VIP Customers
Apr 20, 2018
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 Reading4 Ways to Improve Communication
Apr 13, 2018
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 ReadingBoost Your Sales
Apr 06, 2018
A local winery at their annual fall festival was looking for a way to boost their sales on take-home bottles of wine. So, they gave away the imprinted Winged Corkscrew to anyone who purchased three bo...
Continue ReadingAttract New Customers
Apr 06, 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 club a...
Continue ReadingRaise Your Glass
Apr 06, 2018
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...
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