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6 Things You Need on Your Desk
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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 ReadingCase Study: Financial Industry
Feb 20
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 ReadingThe Power of Perceived Value
Feb 13
In marketing terminology, perceived value is what consumers think a product is worth to them. Outside factors like personal memories or associations, celebrity endorsements, resemblance to a higher co...
Continue ReadingHow to Reduce Stress on the Job
Feb 06
Here are some interesting stats for you. More than 157 million Americans are part of the U.S. workforce. Considering that number, did you know that workplace stress is responsible for up to $190 billi...
Continue ReadingCase Study: College Fair Giveaway
Jan 30
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 ReadingCase Study: Keeping it All Together
Jan 23
Objective: An insurance company wanted to send new customers home with a special gift and a way to keep their new insurance policy documentation organized. Product: Insurance Document Pouch & Full ...
Continue ReadingReusable vs. Disposable Items
Jan 15
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 Reading5 Awesome Recreational Wearables
Jan 08
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 Reading5 Outside-the-Box Promotional Products for Your Next School Order
Jan 01
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: Let the Games Begin!
Dec 25, 2020
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 ReadingCase Study: Fewer Tricks and More Treats: Halloween Safety Lanyard
Dec 18, 2020
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 ReadingCase Study: A Getaway Promotion
Dec 10, 2020
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: Make a Spectacle
Dec 03, 2020
Description: Rubberized Sunglasses Industry: Broadcast Media / Telecommunication What it was purchased for: A vampire-based television show hosted blood drives at outdoor events. These were given ou...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Raise Your Glass!
Nov 25, 2020
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 Reading6 Promotional Products That Put Safety First
Nov 18, 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: I've Got You Covered
Nov 11, 2020
Description: Chenille Blanket Industry: Health Care / Pharmaceutical What it was purchased for: A local hospital needed blankets to hand out to children who were currently patients that they could t...
Continue ReadingYour Customers Won't Want to Remove These Promotional Products From Their Desks
Nov 03, 2020
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 ReadingCase Study: Look, Ma, No Hands!
Oct 27, 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 Reading8 Promotional Products to Win Game Day
Oct 20, 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 Reading7 Promotional Products for When You’re Feeling Lucky
Oct 13, 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 ReadingThese Are the Tech-Savvy Promotional Products You Are Looking For
Oct 05, 2020
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 ReadingCase Study: Stick to the Schedule
Sep 28, 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: Work it Out!
Sep 21, 2020
A nationwide insurance company shifted their employees out of their field offices to at-home workspaces due to the Coronavirus outbreak. Their HR team was tasked with providing a team appreciation gif...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Recycle, Reuse, Read a Book!
Sep 14, 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 ReadingGiving Back: The Importance of Corporate Social Responsibility
Sep 06, 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 ReadingYou Can Bank on These 7 Promotional Products
Aug 30, 2020
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 Out of the Box Promotional Products We Love…and You Will Too!
Aug 23, 2020
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 Reading6 Products for the Aspiring Home Chef
Aug 16, 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 ReadingGeneration Z vs. Millennials: What’s the Difference?
Aug 08, 2020
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 Reading6 Promotional Products to Fit Your Budget
Aug 01, 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 ReadingCase Study: Wheelie Important Paperwork
Jul 25, 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. They ...
Continue ReadingYour Guide to Promo Hats
Jul 18, 2020
A hat is a hat, right? With so many different styles available, it’s easy to get confused. With this quick guide to promotional headwear, you’ll learn the differences between the various s...
Continue ReadingAin't Nobody Got Time for That: 5 Tips for Working Efficiently
Jul 10, 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 ReadingIt's Party Thyme: 7 Products for Plant Lovers
Jul 03, 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 ReadingCase Study: Info in a Flash
Jun 26, 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: Wine for the Win
Jun 19, 2020
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 ReadingCase Study: A Hole in One Promotion
Jun 12, 2020
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 ReadingCase Study: Hay, Where'd You Get That Tote?
Jun 04, 2020
Description: Large Boat Tote Industry: Sports / Fitness What it was purchased for: Horse show giveaways How it was distributed: A local horse show needed gifts for their major contributors. A VIP...
Continue Reading8 Promo Products That Will Have You Ready For Spring
May 28, 2020
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 ReadingCase Study: Guess the Flavor Lip Balm
May 21, 2020
Guess the Flavor Lip Balm Organization Health Insurance Organization Product Featured Lip Balm & Lip Balm Sleeve Goal of Promotion Generating positive reinforcement with sales reps De...
Continue ReadingHow to be an Empathetic Leader and Still Get the Job Done
May 14, 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 ReadingImprint Everything: A Guide to Printing Methods
May 07, 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 Promotional Products That Will Have Your Clients Dreaming
Apr 30, 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 ReadingHow to Work Smarter, Not Harder
Apr 23, 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 Reading7 Fitness Promotional Products to Help You Stay in Shape
Apr 15, 2020
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 ReadingCase Study: Health & Wellness Spas
Apr 08, 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 ReadingCase Study: What Does Your Phone Stand For?
Apr 01, 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 Reading10 Promotional Products for Healthy Living
Mar 24, 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 Reading6 USA-Made Products Especially for Kids
Mar 17, 2020
Who didn’t enjoy getting to dig through the prize basket after a trip to the dentist or the bank? It’s a fact – children love giveaways. Get your brand, school, or organization in fr...
Continue Reading8 Graphic Design Mistakes to Avoid
Mar 10, 2020
From social media graphics and website layouts to creating a cohesive grouping of promotional products, there are plenty of opportunities to flex your creative muscles and grow your business at the sa...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Fun in the Sun
Mar 03, 2020
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 Reading6 Things You're Missing out on by Not Using Promotional Products
Feb 24, 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 ReadingA Lunch That Packs a Punch
Feb 17, 2020
Description: 3 Section Lunch Container Industry: Healthcare What it was purchased for: A hospital was looking for a unique lunch packet for nurses, doctors, and anyone else employed at any of the ho...
Continue Reading7 Camping Promotional Products for the Great Outdoors
Feb 10, 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 great o...
Continue ReadingO Canada! 6 Promotional Products Made in Canada
Feb 03, 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 Reading5 Promotional Products for Firemen and Fire Departments
Jan 26, 2020
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 where f...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Pillow Box
Jan 19, 2020
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 ReadingPromotional Golf Products That Are Made in the USA
Jan 12, 2020
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 Reading10 Tweetable Quotes for Motivation
Jan 05, 2020
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 Reading30 Quotes That Will Motivate You to Succeed
Dec 29, 2019
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 ReadingWhat Millennials Want (And How to Work With Them)
Dec 21, 2019
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 Reading10 Must-Have Tech Products and Accessories
Dec 14, 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 ReadingDrink It In: 6 Drinkware Products to Quench Your Thirst
Dec 07, 2019
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 ReadingRelax and Unwind With These 10 Promo Products
Nov 30, 2019
Like that classic Beatles song, sometimes it can feel like your working eight days a week. Maybe you’ve had back to back meetings or you’ve had a stressful travel week. Whatever the case, ...
Continue Reading11 Promo Products for an Active Lifestyle
Nov 22, 2019
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 ReadingCase Study: Sharper Students
Nov 15, 2019
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 ReadingCase Study: 3D is the Key
Nov 08, 2019
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: A
Nov 01, 2019
Organization Tanning Salon Product Featured Polyester Lanyard Goal of Promotion To create new clients for salon Description of Case History A tanning salon wanted a creative way to give out a...
Continue Reading8 Paw-some Promotional Products for Dogs and Dog Lovers
Oct 25, 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. Collapsi...
Continue ReadingCase Study: A Cheese-y Promotion
Sep 30, 2019
Objective A restaurant was looking for a unique way to deliver custom printed coupons to their guests to attract more repeat business. Product Coupon Gatefold Photo Folder Personalization...
Continue ReadingBranding 101: What Makes a Brand Powerful
Aug 30, 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 ReadingPair Your Promotion With Emotion
Jul 27, 2016
One of the key benefits of promotional products is reusability. If you provide an item to potential customers than can be used again and again, your brand messaging will be reinforced over and over. ...
Continue ReadingSpread the Promotional Love... In the Office
May 31, 2016
Did you know that one of the most popular locations people use their promotional products is the office? Not just office buildings, but home offices and even cars! From pens to notepads to c...
Continue ReadingMove Your Audience to Action — Promotional Products Generate Higher Response
Mar 29, 2016
Consumer reaction to your marketing and advertising efforts is what generates ROI. When you give away promotional products like water bottles, pens, mousepads, T-shirts or choose from thousands of o...
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