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Just The Essentials: 6 Promo Essentials Everyone Needs
Oct 20
Sometimes, the best promotional tools are just the essentials! These products are the perfect items to have on hand for those last-minute meetings, sales calls, and more! Red & Black Desk Pad ...
Continue Reading2 Cool 4 School Promo
Aug 18
Much to many students’ dismay, back-to-school time is practically here! School promos are one of the top-selling promotional products, and we’ve searched high and low to find you the best ...
Continue ReadingGet Techy With These 10 Tech Promo Products!
Jul 28
When you're looking for a promo product, you're probably going to be looking for something that your customers and team members can use daily - enter the tech promo product! These products are perfect...
Continue ReadingBursting with Vibrance!
Jul 08
Regarding promotional merchandise, nothing grabs attention quite like vibrant colors. Colorful apparel items make a bold fashion statement and serve as powerful marketing tools for your brand. Whether...
Continue ReadingThe Best in Athlesiure
Jun 23
Athleisure is a versatile clothing style that combines athletic apparel with fashionable leisurewear elements. It encompasses a wide range of items, including leggings, joggers, sweatshirts, hoodies, ...
Continue ReadingTop 5 Promotional Product Ideas for the Construction Industry
Jun 09
The construction industry purchases millions of promotional items and giveaways every year. From carpenters to electricians and every other business involved in construction, it’s a competitive...
Continue ReadingTerrific Shirt Promos!
Mar 31
Shirts are one of the hottest promotional products on the market. How can you personalize this fashion staple and make your mark in your industry? Look no further, for we have five promotional shirts ...
Continue ReadingNever Get Cold with These 5 Unique Sweatshirts
Mar 16
A cozy sweatshirt is perfect for those cold office days or a trip to the mountains. Since athleisure is all the rage nowadays, take part in this trend with a warm sweatshirt. Here are a few options t...
Continue Reading6 Branded Work From Home Essentials Your Employees Need ASAP
Feb 10
Who says you can't still spoil your employees if they work from home? Make everyone's day a little brighter with these super useful promo products! Temblor Speaker + Wireless Charger Shock the ro...
Continue ReadingHip Hip Hooray for Education!
Jan 27
Are you looking for a fun way to show off your school spirit? Whether you are at an elementary school, middle school, high school, or college, these promotional products are sure to be a big hit with ...
Continue ReadingDon't Break the Bank: 6 Budget-Friendly Promo Products
Oct 21, 2022
The truth is out: buying promotional products for your customers doesn't have to break the bank! Plus, everyone likes getting presents - no matter how big or small. So we've chosen six promotional pro...
Continue ReadingEncore-Worthy Promo products
Sep 16, 2022
Dance is a world-renowned artform that converts song into movement and story. Ballet dancers are known for grace, athleticism, and musicality. Whether you have a dancer in your life or celebrate the a...
Continue Reading6 Products Every Boss Needs
Aug 19, 2022
We all know that the key to a successful company is not only dedicated employees but good leadership as well! With Boss' Day drawing near, now is a great time to celebrate those in leadership roles wi...
Continue Reading8 Promotional Products That Grow!
Jul 01, 2022
Now, more than ever, people are looking toward eco-friendly companies. They want to know what their favorite brands are doing for sustainability and limiting their carbon footprint. So we picked eig...
Continue ReadingClean Desk, Happy Desk!
Apr 03, 2022
An organized desk is a happy desk and the perfect time to clean and reorganize your desk is at the beginning of the new quarter! Whether it's Q1 or Q4 – sometimes filing away old projects, dusti...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Sign the Deal
Mar 20, 2022
In the fall, a car dealership introduced a new model and promoted it to potential customers. The car dealer purchased a mailing list and merged it with its own database. The Ranger Stylus Satin P...
Continue ReadingCraft the Perfect Trade Show Swag Bag
Mar 06, 2022
Virtual tradeshows are definitely here to stay, and that isn't a bad thing! Not only are virtual tradeshows a lot more cost-effective for the organization hosting them, but they're also cheaper for th...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Write to Paradise!
Feb 19, 2022
A 5 Star Resort wanted to ensure its guests received the best experience. To encourage feedback on services provided, guests were offered a coupon for use at their next visit in return for comple...
Continue ReadingBamboo: It's Not Just for Pandas!
Feb 04, 2022
What first comes to mind when you think of the phrase "made from sustainable materials"? Bamboo, of course! Bamboo, which is a type of grass (who knew!), is an incredible renewable and sustainable res...
Continue ReadingEverything You Need to Know About Flash Drives
Jan 21, 2022
In today’s digital age, where everything is stored in the cloud, you may think that flash drives have gone the way of the floppy disc. But we’re here to tell you that these handy little ha...
Continue ReadingTried and True: Classic Promotional Products
Jan 07, 2022
There are some things out there that are just undisputed classics – and when you think of a classic, what goes to your mind? Maybe it’s a classic car like a 1950s era Cadillac, or perhaps ...
Continue ReadingHow to Choose Uniforms the Whole Team Will Love
Nov 12, 2021
If you’ve been in the workforce for a couple of years, you’ve probably had to wear a company uniform at one point or another! Across all industries, trades, and professions, uniforms are c...
Continue ReadingTrending Fall and Winter Apparel
Sep 24, 2021
Seasons are changing, and it’s time to pack away your tank tops and shorts and bring the sweaters, boots, and scarves out of storage. Wardrobes need a little refreshing to match the new colder w...
Continue Reading6 Products to Welcome Students Back to School
Aug 15, 2021
"Don't you just love New York in the fall? It makes me wanna buy school supplies. I would send you a bouquet of newly sharpened pencils if I knew your name and address." Tom Hanks said it best i...
Continue Reading12 Coolest Squeeze Products to Relieve Your Stress
Aug 01, 2021
Admit it, when you get a goodie bag full of promotional products, or you see a booth at a trade show - you immediately gravitate towards the stress relievers. Stress relievers have evolved well beyond...
Continue ReadingReturn of the Events: 6 Products for Concerts and More
Jul 17, 2021
Live music is back! Venues are opening their doors, and artists are announcing tour dates again. After more than a year of few to no events for most places, bands, club promoters, venue owners, and mo...
Continue Reading6 Products to Grow Your Business!
Jul 03, 2021
People love plants! They live in our offices and our homes and whether you have a large flourishing garden or fake plants because you can't even keep a cactus alive, there's a plant-themed promo for e...
Continue Reading7 Brilliant Bamboo Promotional Products
Jun 19, 2021
You don't have to be a panda to love bamboo! This popular, eco-friendly renewable resource grows super-fast and is known to be one of the most adaptable materials on the planet. Bamboo is incredibly v...
Continue ReadingThe Best Apps For Organization
Jun 04, 2021
For many of us, keeping organized and productive seems to be the goal that haunts us throughout the year – especially in an increasingly digital age where social media, a million calendar remind...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Keep it Sweet
May 21, 2021
Vertical Market: Hospitality Product Use: Employee Appreciation Promotion: A nationally known hotel chain gifted their staff the Everyday Sweet and Savory Gourmet Carry Caddy for Employee Appreciati...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Snack Pack It!
May 07, 2021
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 ReadingCase Study: Promo'd to a Tee
Apr 09, 2021
As part of a newly developed corporate social responsibility initiative, an insurance company instituted an annual “give back” day where employee groups volunteered in their communities. T...
Continue ReadingCase Study: A Getaway Promotion
Jan 31, 2021
A resort wanted to make sure guests felt safe as they reopened after COVID-19 stay-at-home orders were lifted. At check-in, they chose to provide each guest with a Fold-Up Cinch Corner Tote to keep ...
Continue ReadingCase Study: You Can Count on Us
Jan 16, 2021
The marketing department for a regional credit union was considering a custom writing instrument from overseas as part of a re-branding campaign. However, supply chain disruptions due to Coronavirus...
Continue ReadingCase Study: The Write Stuff
Jan 02, 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 ReadingWhat Makes Gen Z Tick?
Dec 19, 2020
It’s the 2020s, and Generation Z is growing up. The generation includes people born between 1995 and the 2010s, putting the group’s eldest squarely in their mid-twenties. Chances are that ...
Continue ReadingCase Study: A StuPENdous Promotion
Dec 05, 2020
Description: Dart Pen Industry: Technology What it was purchased for: A data storage company wanted an item they could put on their company store website in which branches or divisions could purchas...
Continue ReadingCase Study: The Write Way
Nov 20, 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...
Continue Reading6 Things You're Missing out on by Not Using Promotional Products
Nov 06, 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 Reading6 Products for the Aspiring Home Chef
Oct 23, 2020
Thanks to innovations like grocery delivery and ready-to-cook meal kits, people are cooking more at home. From the humble peanut butter and jelly sandwich to gourmet dishes and fancy cakes, it takes t...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Bake in Business
Oct 09, 2020
Description: Set of 4 Measuring Cups Industry: Hospitality / Tourism What it was purchased for: A casino in the Milwaukee area wanted to spice up a "normal giveaway" with a theme. They had come to t...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Improve Sales and Traffic
Sep 25, 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 ReadingCase Study: Success on Campus
Sep 10, 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 Reading8 Essential Office Supplies for Remote Workers
Aug 27, 2020
Since the CDC declared the COVID-19 virus a pandemic on March 11, 2020, various shelter-in-place and social distancing rules have been put into place to help slow the rate of infected peoples in the p...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Where Has Your Pen Been?
Aug 13, 2020
Products Javalina Splash® Pen Industry Technology Application Contest An internet company created a branded website for a promotion called “Where has your pen been?” ...
Continue ReadingTop 8 Promotional Products for Real Estate Professionals
Jul 30, 2020
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 ReadingIt's Party Thyme: 7 Products for Plant Lovers
Jul 16, 2020
In recent years, home gardening has gone from a small hobby to a full-blown trend. Houseplants aren’t just beautiful home décor- they’re actually good for your health! Owning indoor...
Continue Reading8 Promo Products That Will Kick Start Your Goals
Jul 01, 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 ReadingHow to Protect Your Business From Hackers
Jun 17, 2020
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 ReadingYour Guide to Promotional Shirts
Jun 03, 2020
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: Calendar Puns are Week
May 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: It’s a Date!
May 05, 2020
Description: Desk Calendar Industry: Insurance What it was purchased for: A local insurance agent wanted a way to connect with customers, and capture new leads, with a useful promotional item that w...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Charity Fundraiser
Apr 21, 2020
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 ReadingCase Study: Life of the Mardi
Apr 07, 2020
Market: Hospitality Objective: 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 w...
Continue ReadingMust-Have Promotional Products for the Real Estate Industry
Mar 23, 2020
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 ReadingCase Study: Computer Repair At Your Fuzzy Fingertips
Mar 09, 2020
A computer repair store attended a local home show and wanted something useful but unique to attract attendees to their booth. They also wanted something that would keep their name top of mind when th...
Continue Reading5 Easy Ways to Achieve a Positive Outlook
Feb 24, 2020
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 ReadingCase Study: Fresh Mesh Promotions
Feb 10, 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 presentati...
Continue ReadingYes, There's a Difference: Everything You Need to Know About Pens
Jan 27, 2020
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 ReadingCase Study: What Does Your Phone Stand For?
Jan 12, 2020
Product: Phone Stand Industry: Financial What it was purchased for: A local financial institution needed a giveaway item for current and potential clients. It had to be useful to keep their name in ...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Stick to the Schedule
Dec 29, 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 Out of the Box Promotional Products We Love…and You Will Too!
Dec 15, 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 little e...
Continue ReadingDrive Traffic with These 6 Trade Show Ideas
Nov 16, 2019
Tradeshows are important opportunities for your company to reach out to customers and prospects face-to-face and make lasting impressions. Make sure you’re prepared with the proper supplies to e...
Continue ReadingYour Customers Won't Want to Remove These Promotional Products From Their Desks
Nov 02, 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 ReadingA Quick Guide to Promotional Bags
Oct 19, 2019
Whether you’re at a tradeshow, school, office, or even the grocery store, chances are that you’re going to see a promotional bag. Bags are one of the most ubiquitous promotional products &...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Financial Industry
Oct 05, 2019
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: Resort Incentive Yields Oceans of Opportunity
Sep 21, 2019
A five-star resort that frequently hosts corporate events for Fortune 500 companies wanted to reach out to corporate guests to entice them to return for family vacations. The goal was for the guests t...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Celebrate Milestones
Sep 07, 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 ReadingTop 10 Promotional Products for the Health and Wellness Industry
Aug 23, 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 past ...
Continue ReadingHow to Gain Inspiration in 5 Minutes
Aug 09, 2019
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 Reading7 Retro Products That Will Turn Back Time
Jul 26, 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 ReadingBranding 101: What Makes a Brand Powerful
Jul 12, 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 ReadingCase Study: Brighten Their Day
May 30, 2019
A realtor wanted to give a thank-you gift to those who purchased a new home with them. They chose the LED Carbon Fiber Aluminum Flashlight. They printed their logo along with the tagline, "We will bri...
Continue ReadingWhy You Need Promotional Products
May 16, 2019
In a world of ever-changing advertisement trends, there is one marketing solution that never grows old – promotional products. Studies show promotional products were ranked as the highest advert...
Continue ReadingCase Study: The Big Picture
May 02, 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 Ways to Be Healthier in 2 Minutes or Less
Apr 18, 2019
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 ReadingCase Study: Boosting Trade Show Booth Traffic
Apr 04, 2019
The “Golden Lanyard” to Boosting Trade Show Booth Traffic Organization: Health Care Organization Product Featured: Cotton Water Bottle Strap Goal of Promotion: Driving Traffic ...
Continue ReadingGraphic Design Terms Everyone Should Know
Mar 21, 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: Inking Impressions
Mar 06, 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 Reading6 Things You Need on Your Desk
Feb 20, 2019
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 Reading10 Promotional Products for Healthy Living
Feb 06, 2019
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: Plastics Make it Possible
Jan 23, 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 ReadingCheers! Let’s Sell More Beer!
Jan 08, 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 ReadingCase Study: Beach Balls? Bingo!
Dec 25, 2018
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 Reading7 Sources to Boost Your Creativity
Dec 11, 2018
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: Sharper Students
Nov 27, 2018
Description: Pencil Sharpener Industry: Construction What it was purchased for: A shipyard in a major city harbor has advocates who go out to local schools to promote shipbuilding. These advocates n...
Continue Reading8 Corporate Gifts for Your Employees
Nov 13, 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 Reading5 Office Toys That Will Bring Your Brand Joy
Oct 30, 2018
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 to st...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Getting Bent out of Shape for More Business
Oct 16, 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: Health & Wellness Spas
Jun 28, 2019
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 Ways to Instantly Make Your Website More User-Friendly
Jun 14, 2019
With more and more people preferring to conduct business exclusively online, a user-friendly website isn’t just desirable, it’s required if you want to be successful. These seven tips will...
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