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Bursting with Vibrance!

Sep 28

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. Whet...

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Fresh Ideas to Inspire Your Next Campaign!

Sep 21

Looking for something fresh and new for your next promotional product campaign? Want to receive all the buzz for memorable items? Look no further; here are a few fresh ideas to spice up your promo ...

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Case Study: A Spoon-taneous Promotion

Sep 14

Description: Spoon Mug Industry: Advertising What it was purchased for: A major coupon distributor was looking for a thank you to give out to advertisers. How it was distributed: The spoon mug...

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The Power of Perceived Value

Sep 07

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...

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5 Baby-Approved Promotional Products

Aug 30

Ready to go goo-goo ga-ga over some fantastic promotional products? Here are the top five baby-approved promo items for this year! Infant Short Sleeve Baby Rib Bodysuit These bodysuits f...

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Case Study: Back in Business

Aug 23

A behavioral health practice was preparing to reopen when shelter-in-place orders were lifted. However, they needed a way to communicate the enhanced safety protocols they put in place to patients ...

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Our Top 10 Favorite Eco-Friendly Products

Aug 16

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 pr...

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Case Study: The Write Stuff

Aug 09

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: P...

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7 Ways to Take Advantage of Your Lunch Break

Aug 02

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 sto...

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Branding 101: What Makes a Brand Powerful

Jul 26

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, an...

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10 Luxurious Products for Your VIP Customers

Jul 18

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, wha...

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It's Party Thyme: 7 Products for Plant Lovers

Jul 11

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 ind...

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Case Study: Fresh Mesh Promotions

Jul 03

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 presentatio...

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Top 5 Promotional Product Ideas for the Construction Industry

Jun 26

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 competit...

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Drink It In: 6 Drinkware Products to Quench Your Thirst

Jun 19

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...

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Case Study: Inking Impressions

Jun 12

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 ...

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Case Study: Plastics Make it Possible

Jun 05

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...

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From Zero to Wow: 6 Uniforms That Every Employee Will Love

May 28

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 unif...

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6 Hot Products for the Grill Master

May 21

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&r...

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6 Rainy Day Promos!

May 14

Who says your promo has to suffer when the rain starts to fall? With specially branded promotional products, the fun doesn't have to stop when the rain comes. Whether it's a nice spring shower or a...

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12 Coolest Squeeze Products to Relieve Your Stress

May 07

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 bey...

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Win Big With These Promotional Products for Sports Lovers

Apr 30

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 product...

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6 Morning Routine Products That Will Wake Anyone Up

Apr 22

Everyone has their very own personalized morning routine. It doesn't matter if you wake up 3 hours before work or 20 minutes before you have to rush out the door, with Pop-Tart in hand, we all have...

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5 Black-Belt Worthy Karate Promo Products

Apr 15

Ready to chop and kick your way into a win? Well, look no further! Here are five top-notch karate items that are perfect for any karate school! Karate Medal Karate Stress Reliever K...

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Case Study: Keep it Cooler

Apr 08

Description: Dual Compartment Cooler Bag Industry: Corporate / Fortune 500 What it was purchased for: An annual company picnic for employees and their families. Each year they give thei...

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Case Study: Good Deeds for Kids in Need

Apr 01

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 fundraisi...

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How to Put Together an Onboarding Kit

Mar 25

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 ju...

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Case Study: Hay, Where'd You Get That Tote?

Mar 18

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 ...

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Case Study: Have a Seat

Mar 11

As the COVID-19 pandemic spread, a non-profit healthcare provider needed additional waiting room seating for their clinics and health centers across the state. As a non-profit, they needed an affor...

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The Value of Custom Packaging

Mar 03

When you advertise your business or organization with promotional products, you want those items to be unique, interesting, and memorable. So, shouldn’t that same principle apply to the packa...

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5 Promo Products to Make Your Office Safer for Employees

Feb 25

As business’ doors open back up and employees step into the office, it’s essential to make sure they feel safe and comfortable as the return to their desks. Whether you own a business t...

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9 Holiday Gifts Your Clients Will Adore!

Feb 11

The holidays are here, and that means it's time to gear up and pick out the perfect gifts for your clients! From charcuterie kits to journals - these holiday gifts are perfect for the whole office ...

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Case Study: Spec-Tacular Promotions

Feb 04

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 e...

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Case Study: Boosting Trade Show Booth Traffic

Jan 28

The “Golden Lanyard” to Boosting Trade Show Booth Traffic Organization: Health Care Organization Product Featured: Cotton Water Bottle Strap Goal of Promotion: Driving Traff...

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Case Study: Pillow Box

Jan 21

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. P...

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6 Things You're Missing Out on by Not Using Promotional Products

Jan 13

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 ...

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Drive Traffic with These 6 Trade Show Ideas

Jan 06

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 t...

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5 Awesome Recreational Wearables

Dec 29, 2023

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 lo...

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Now Trending: Fanny Packs!

Dec 14, 2023

Fanny packs are back and more fashionable than ever! It's just moms wearing them to the park or on vacation, either. Millennials, Zennials, and Gen Alpha has been getting into the action with sling...

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5 Unique Products for Healthcare

Dec 07, 2023

When you think about creating a fundraiser or give-back event involving healthcare, what kind of promo items come to mind? Today, I’ve found five unique healthcare promo products that are sur...

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Decoration Methods, Simplified: Part II

Nov 30, 2023

In our recent post Decoration Methods, Simplified: Part I, we introduced you to several different types of decoration methods for promotional products. Because there are SO many options, now we&rsq...

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8 Promotional Product Ideas for Students of All Ages

Nov 23, 2023

Whether it's a Big 12 university or an elementary school, people love to show off their school spirit! So, we chose eight promotional products that are perfect for both students and teachers of all...

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6 Stuffed Animals to Cuddle Your Way to Happiness

Nov 15, 2023

Almost everyone had a favorite stuffed animal growing up. They were a friend that you confided your deepest secrets to, a friend that could keep you company when thunderstorms rolled through the ni...

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Case Study: I Was Framed!

Nov 08, 2023

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 wante...

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6 A+ Products for Online Education Courses

Oct 31, 2023

Classrooms have looked very different this year. Who agrees? Notebooks have turned into laptops, desks have turned into dining room tables, and students have kept their distance by learning and st...

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5 Toys for the Kid at Heart

Oct 24, 2023

There's something special about receiving a toy that brings out the kid in all of us - whether you're 5 or 55! Adding a little childhood fun to your client's day will surely help them remember your...

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Take 5 of These Promotional Products for the Medical Field, and Call Me in the Morning

Oct 17, 2023

It can be tough for people in the medical field to get their names out to new patients. If you own a restaurant, you can have your cool mascot show up at a local sports game and toss out t-shirts. ...

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6 Products for the Aspiring Home Chef

Oct 09, 2023

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 take...

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Case Study: Wave Hello to Recognition

Oct 02, 2023

Item: JAFFA® Wave Award Purpose: Welcome gift for incentive winners Audience: Software company sales representatives A software company held a sales incentive contest for reps to win a tr...

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25 Insane Facts About Promotional Products

Sep 24, 2023

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 acros...

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The Best Promotional Products for Sports Fanatics

Sep 17, 2023

With football season right around the corner, people are gearing up to support their favorite teams. Whether they’re grilling hot dogs at a tailgate or cheering in the stands, fans love wear...

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6 Products to Grow Your Business!

Sep 10, 2023

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 fo...

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Your Customers Won't Want to Remove These Promotional Products From Their Desks

Sep 02, 2023

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 co...

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5 Military Themed Promotional Products

Aug 26, 2023

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 fam...

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Case Study: Guess the Flavor Lip Balm

Aug 18, 2023

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 ...

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Case Study: 3D is the Key

Aug 11, 2023

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 p...

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5 Promotional Products That Will Have Your Clients Dreaming

Aug 04, 2023

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 ...

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7 Promotional Products For Those On the Go

Jul 27, 2023

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 ...

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Case Study: Let Them Eat Cake!

Jul 20, 2023

Objective A bakery owner had built solid connections with other service providers within their local event industry. But they were looking to grow their business within the wedding market. Pro...

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Case Study: Life of the Mardi

Jul 13, 2023

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 wan...

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4 Awesome Mindfulness Apps to Help You Be Your Best Self

Jul 05, 2023

Mindfulness. That's been a big buzzword recently. It means being mindful to take care of yourself, both physically and mentally – especially mentally. Recently, and especially with the...

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Graphic Design Terms Everyone Should Know

Jun 28, 2023

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 ...

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5 Promo Products That Are Bright, Light, and Ready to Excite

Jun 20, 2023

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 products...

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Five #Trending Gift Baskets

Jun 13, 2023

Gift baskets are the best way to give a little something of everything. Whether your recipient is a fan of chocolate or cheese, show them a little love, all wrapped up in one! Here are five #trend...

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Top 10 Promo Products for Financial Professionals

Jun 06, 2023

Whether you're a big bank, a small credit union, or a lender, these promo products are sure to be crowd-pleasers whether you're passing them out to new customers, long-time customers, or your emplo...

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Case Study: Welcome New Hires!

May 30, 2023

Objective A small business owner wanted an easy way to present important paperwork to new employees to help them stay organized in their first few months with the company. They wanted to instill p...

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Case Study: Where Has Your Pen Been?

May 22, 2023

Products Javalina Splash® Pen Industry Technology Application Contest An internet company created a branded website for a promotion called “Where has your pen been?&rdqu...

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9 Promotional Products for the Oil & Gas Industry

May 15, 2023

The world runs on natural resources, but it's not like all that power comes from thin air! Oil, gas, and energy companies help harness and deliver the resources that power all our homes, offices, r...

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Case Study: Don't Run from this Promo!

May 07, 2023

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 memberships....

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Case Study: College Fair Giveaway

Apr 30, 2023

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 colle...

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6 Products to Take to Your Next Family Picnic

Apr 23, 2023

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. ...

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Case Study: Make a Spectacle

Apr 16, 2023

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...

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Must-Have Promotional Products for the Real Estate Industry

Apr 08, 2023

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 di...

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What's the Tea? Promo Products for Tea Lovers

Apr 01, 2023

Did you know that tea is one of the most consumed beverages globally, second only to water? This ancient brew has been around for hundreds, if not thousands of years, with references to early tea d...

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3 Things Every Busy Professional Needs

Mar 25, 2023

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 professio...

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Case Study: A Comforting Friend

Mar 18, 2023

This ambulance service is very active in its local community. They use this plush Saint Bernard for children faced with the trauma of when an ambulance is needed. They consider their Saint Bernard ...

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4 Ways to Improve Communication

Mar 11, 2023

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...

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Branding 101: Let’s Talk Logos

Mar 03, 2023

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 elemen...

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Advice for Getting the Most Out of a Business Trip

Feb 24, 2023

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 busine...

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Case Study: Sharper Students

Feb 17, 2023

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 advocate...

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Yes, There's a Difference: Everything You Need to Know About Pens

Feb 10, 2023

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 ...

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8 Promotional Products That Grow!

Feb 03, 2023

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 ...

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How to Juggle Work and Life Balance Like a Boss

Jan 27, 2023

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, ...

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The Secrets to Attracting Ideal Customers

Jan 20, 2023

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 attract...

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Case Study: You've Got the Power

Jan 13, 2023

A gym wanted to promote their additional personal training services. The client gave the Compact Aluminum Power Bank 4000 mAh away to new clients who booked an initial consultation with a trainer. ...

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Case Study: Computer Repair At Your Fuzzy Fingertips

Jan 05, 2023

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...

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7 Financial Products That Are a Great Investment

Dec 29, 2022

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 giveawa...

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Wooing Discerning Celebs with the CARSON Double Wall Bolero Tumbler

Dec 21, 2022

What do you get the celebrity-chef-turned-travel-show-host who has everything? How about the VP of Paid Media at a premier hotel chain you’d love to snag an advertising deal with? Brands li...

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Case Study: You Can Count on Us

Dec 13, 2022

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 Coronavi...

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Case Study: Too Hot to Jot

Dec 06, 2022

Objective: Department managers wanted their new employees to have an easy way to take notes during the onboarding process. They wanted to incorporate company branding to keep their image consiste...

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