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What Makes People Keep Promotional Products for Years?

Aug 25

Think about the promotional products you've received over the years. How many do you still use? Most people only keep a few. Cheap pens run out of ink, novelty items get tossed in drawers, and any...

Put Safety First with OSHA and ANSI Compliant Promos That Perform

Jun 1

Are you confident that the safety products you are giving your team are actually compliant? It is a common challenge. You want to promote safety on-site. You want to provide useful gear. You also ...

Must-Have Promo Items for Restaurants, Food Trucks & Caterers

Mar 6

Whether you're looking for promotional items for your food truck, restaurant, catering business, or bakery, we've got plenty of options when it comes to brandable products your customers will love....

Home Improvement & Promo Products: The Power Duo You Didn't Know You Needed

May 16, 2025

What do power drills and promo products have in common? More than you think! The home improvement industry is thriving-whether it's homeowners diving into weekend DIY projects or professionals tack...

Industry Mini Dive: Bars & Restaurants

Oct 25, 2024

The bar and restaurant industry is a thriving and competitive field that caters to a wide range of customers looking for delicious food, refreshing drinks, and a welcoming atmosphere to enjoy a mea...

Promotional Products 101

Sep 27, 2024

Take a glance around you. Do you happen to have an NFL football team mug holding your pens? Maybe you're wearing a shirt with your favorite superhero's logo on it. Believe it or not, those are prom...

5 New Ideas for Construction Promo Campaigns

Jun 7, 2024

Promotional products are undoubtedly an important part of a marketing campaign, but adding a logo to a product that will keep workers safe becomes incredibly invaluable. When you're working hard on...

Top 5 Promotional Product Ideas for the Construction Industry

Jun 9, 2023

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 in...

Top 10 Promo Products for Financial Professionals

May 5, 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...

Terrific Shirt Promos!

Mar 31, 2023

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 shir...

5 Unique Products for Healthcare

Feb 17, 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 sure to p...

#Instagram Inspiration

May 27, 2022

Instagram is a fun app where you can discover the latest info on celebrities, influencers, and yes, even inspiration for promo products! From mega water jugs to party décor, see what is tren...

Tried and True: Classic Promotional Products

Jan 7, 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 it's a mo...

Wooing Discerning Celebs with the CARSON Double Wall Bolero Tumbler

Nov 5, 2021

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 like Tra...

7 Brilliant Bamboo Promotional Products

Jun 11, 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 incredibl...

8 Items for Restaurant Promos that Sizzle

Apr 23, 2021

Have you heard the word? Indoor dining is back, baby! For restaurants, bars, cafes, and more looking to spread the good news that they're fully operational again, promotional products are a great ...

Case Study: Promo'd to a Tee

Apr 16, 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. The compan...

Case Study: Back in Business

Apr 9, 2021

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 ...

9 Promotional Products for the Oil & Gas Industry

Mar 26, 2021

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...

6 Reasons You Need a Company Store

Mar 12, 2021

As more and more companies turn towards e-commerce, shopping online has never been easier or more enjoyable. Ordering branded products is no exception! Company stores give you a convenient and comp...

The History of Promotional Products

Mar 5, 2021

If you've ever been to a music festival or convention and walked away with a bag full of freebies, then you know that promotional products work! But did you know that those quirky logoed products h...

5 Promotional Products that Give Back

Feb 12, 2021

Are you looking to capture people's attention? For a promotion that really packs a punch, consider choosing a product that partners your organization with a social good program. By giving back to a...

The Power of Perceived Value

Jan 29, 2021

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...

Five Frugal Promotions for the Cost-Savvy Consumer

Jan 8, 2021

Did you know that promotional products are one of the most cost-effective ways to market your business or organization? Because people hang on to promotional products and use them in their everyday...

What Makes Gen Z Tick?

Dec 9, 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 you may w...

Case Study: "Single Use" Pens for COVID-19

Nov 13, 2020

In response to the Coronavirus outbreak, a financial institution decided to provide single-use pens in all their locations and for drive thru banking. This idea was intended to help stop the spre...

Case Study: You Can Count on Us

Nov 6, 2020

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...

The Power of Promo: Why People Love Freebies

Sep 16, 2020

Getting free items can feel like winning the lottery. Whether it's a free sample at the grocery store or a free trial of your favorite streaming service, it is always exciting to get something for ...

Case Study: Make a Spectacle

Sep 9, 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...

Sweet Dreams Are Made of Cheese: Products for Charcuterie Lovers

Sep 2, 2020

What's more impressive than an expertly crafted charcuterie board? Fancy cured meats, artisanal cheeses, crackers, nuts, fruits... our mouths are watering just thinking about it. For all the charcu...

Case Study: Don't Bottle It Up

Aug 7, 2020

An oil gas company was building employee gift packages that would appeal to their entire workforce during the COVID-19 public health crisis. With employees working both at home and continuing to w...

Take it To-Go: 8 Restaurant Takeout Essentials

Apr 24, 2020

The way restaurant patrons experience dining out has changed immensely since coronavirus cases have begun popping up in the U.S. Restaurants that were once packed to the brim with happy diners are ...

Case Study: Bear With Us

Apr 3, 2020

Description: Plush Big Paw Bear with Shirt Industry: Financial Services / Banking What it was purchased for: A bank chain needed a product for tellers to hand out to new account members. H...

Generation Z vs. Millennials: What’s the Difference?

Mar 11, 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 defines a millenn...

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

Feb 23, 2020

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. ...

Your Guide to Promo Hats

Feb 11, 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 styles of ...

Lead a Healthier Lifestyle With These 6 Promotional Products

Jan 2, 2020

Eating healthy. Weight management. Working out five times a week. There are many health-related resolutions we set at the beginning of a new year. But, do we follow through with them? Many times, t...

Imprint Everything: A Guide to Printing Methods

Dec 23, 2019

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 decorati...

You Can Bank on These 7 Promotional Products

Dec 9, 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 giv...

Case Study: These Calendars Aren't Week

Nov 20, 2019

Objective: A local bank wanted a way to thank their new customers with a promotional gift item that would have a high-perceived value. Product: Beach Trifold Calendar Personalization: The b...

6 Products to Include in Every Holiday Gift Basket

Nov 8, 2019

It's always a good idea to get those gifts planned out and ready to go before the holiday chaos begins, and that includes client appreciation gifts. But, what do you get them? Put in extra thought ...

How Promo Products Can Make a Lasting Impression

Oct 28, 2019

How would you describe your company in 30 seconds? This common sales technique is known as an elevator pitch, and the goal is to captivate the attention of your potential clients and explain how ...

Your Product Decorating Questions Answered

Oct 16, 2019

You encounter promo products every single day. You hold them, wear them, and maybe even smell them. But, did you know every one of these products goes through an extensive design process, whether t...

School's in Session: 7 Essential Supplies for Students

Aug 29, 2019

Students are back in the classroom and parents are scrambling to purchase all of the necessary supplies on each teacher's checklist. From three different types of pencils, calculators, and folders ...

Case Study: A Cheese-y Promotion

Aug 21, 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 Personalizat...

6 Snap-Worthy Products for Every Photographer

Aug 14, 2019

Do you know what bokeh means? Aperture? That's ok if you don't, but many of your clients may know these terms if they are avid photographers! Whether they enjoy taking a flat lay shot of their lunc...

6 Hot Products for the Grill Master

Jul 8, 2019

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' produ...

Case Study: Financial Industry

Jun 19, 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 to...

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

Mar 22, 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 produc...

Case Study: A Flavorful Promotion

Mar 15, 2019

A Flavorful Promotion Boosts This Credit Union's Popularity Organization: Credit Union Product Featured: Lip Balm Goal of Promotion: Generate New Loans Description of Case History: This c...

Work Hard, Play Harder: 6 Promotional Products to Promote a Healthy Lifestyle

Mar 7, 2019

Whether you're playing a team sport, working out, running a marathon, or going to the game, these promotional products are built to fit any active lifestyle! Add your logo to any of these promot...

Case Study: This Promotional Product is in the Bag

Feb 27, 2019

Description: Laundry Bag Industry: Financial What it was purchased for: A credit union wanted to target college students and offer them an incentive to open a new account. They chose a stock desi...

6 Promotional Products That Put Safety First

Feb 20, 2019

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 these safety-...

These Are the Tech-Savvy Promotional Products You Are Looking For

Feb 13, 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 daiqu...

Win Big With These Promotional Products for Sports Lovers

Feb 6, 2019

If you're looking for some awesome gear to support your team-or for some killer merch for your team's fans-we've got you covered with these awesome promotional products for sports lovers! 1. C...

Give Your School Clubs a Boost With These Promotional Products

Jan 28, 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 ide...

7 Financial Products That Are a Great Investment

Jan 18, 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 giveawa...

Case Study: Stick to the Schedule

Jan 9, 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 Distri...

Cheers! Let’s Sell More Beer!

Jan 2, 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 sale...

Save the Date, Save the Day

Nov 24, 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 va...

Case Study: The Big Picture

Nov 17, 2018

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 repea...

Case Study: Jot It Down

Nov 10, 2018

Description: Mini Flip Pad Jotter Industry: Financial What it was purchased for: An investment firm wanted to promote their new financial blog to their existing customers with a memorable branded...

8 Fall Promo Products

Sep 22, 2018

As the weather cools down, we're having dreams of color changing leaves and all the fall themed events and promotions to come. From Halloween parties to homecoming football games, there are plenty...

Case Study: Sharper Students

Aug 11, 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 advocate...

5 Promotional Products for School That Are 2 Cool 2-B 4-Got-N

Jul 19, 2018

Each school year, millions of students hit the books, shoot some hoops, and work hard to bring home that golden 4.0 GPA. Sometimes, the best way to promote your brand is by supporting the students ...

Drink It In: 6 Drinkware Products to Quench Your Thirst

Jun 25, 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...

Case Study: Safety First

Jun 11, 2018

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 bra...

Relax and Unwind With These 10 Promo Products

May 18, 2018

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, nothing h...

The Best Promotional Products for Sports Fanatics

May 11, 2018

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 wearing al...

Resort Incentive Yields Oceans of Opportunity

May 4, 2018

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 guest...

Top 10 Promotional Product Ideas for the Construction Industry

Apr 27, 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 product...

Boost Your Sales

Apr 20, 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...

Success on Campus

Apr 13, 2018

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 stud...

Celebrate Milestones

Apr 5, 2018

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 ...

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

Mar 29, 2018

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 produc...

Appreciation Gift

Mar 22, 2018

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 ...

Lunchtime Loot

Mar 15, 2018

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 cho...

Improve Sales and Traffic

Mar 8, 2018

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 n...

Increase Sales

Mar 1, 2018

With orange juice consumption down 13 percent in the past four years due to an ever-proliferating increase in beverage choices and consumers' avoidance of orange juice's high sugar content, Tropica...

5 Out of the Box Promotional Products We Love…and You Will Too!

Feb 21, 2018

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 extra cup ...

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