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Case Study: Sharper Students

Aug 12

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...

Case Study: Thank You for Spooning

Aug 5

Description: 12 Oz. Spooner Mug Industry: Advertising / Marketing / Publishing What it was purchased for: A major coupon distributor was looking for a thank you to give out to advertisers. How...

Case Study: A Picture is Worth...a Nice Donation

Jul 29

Description: Folded Photograph Card Industry: Fundraising What it was purchased for: A historical preservation society needed invitations for their annual dinner. A board member donated their pho...

Whether for birthdays, holidays, or milestone events like anniversaries or weddings, giving the perfect gift can be tricky. Sending gifts to clients is an easy way to foster a stronger relationship...

7 Fitness Promotional Products to Help You Stay in Shape

Jul 14

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 physica...

6 Products for the Aspiring Home Chef

Jul 7

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...

Case Study: Bear With Us

Jun 29

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. How it ...

7 Brilliant Bamboo Promotional Products

Jun 22

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...

Case Study: YUKON 17 oz. Double Wall Party Cup for the Sustainability Win

Jun 15

Surf-inspired activewear brands like ROXY(r) are stoked with our YUKON design-fondly known as The Party Cup(tm). It's double-wall insulated, so it keeps refreshments cool on the beach while the t...

6 Snap-Worthy Products for Every Photographer

Jun 7

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...

5 Invaluable Marketing Books to Help Grow Your Brand

May 31

In the world of business, marketing trends are always evolving and it's easy to be overwhelmed. Sometimes you take one step forward only to be knocked two steps back. Luckily, there are endless res...

5 Products That will Send you Over the Moon and out of This World

May 24

For the first time since Neil and Buzz took those first steps on July 16th, 1969, there hasn't been a more exciting time for space exploration than right now. Just recently, we landed another rover...

8 Promotional Products That Grow!

May 16

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 ...

The Best Apps For Organization

May 9

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 rem...

Win Big With These Promotional Products for Sports Lovers

May 1

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...

5 Phone Accessories to Help You Get a Grip

Apr 24

It's pretty safe to say that cell phones are a ubiquitous part of everyday life. In any room with more than a few people in it, you're likely to find a few phone screens lighting up in someone's ha...

The Fidget Phenomenon

Apr 17

You might remember the fidget spinner craze of 2017: seemingly overnight, the world became obsessed with those little plastic spinners. The spinning toys flew off the shelves across the country and...

Never Get Cold with These 5 Unique Sweatshirts

Apr 9

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 option...

6 Things You Need on Your Desk

Apr 2

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. T...

Using Customer Profiles to Find the Perfect Promo Products

Mar 25

When business owners are asked about the customers they serve, many times, their response is: "Well, we serve everyone…" If a company served everyone, it would be impossible to build a succ...

Case Study: Bringing Back the Fanny Pack

Mar 18

Market: Entertainment Product Use: Gift With Purchase Promotion: A major theme park chose the Safeguard Security Waist Belt as a gift with purchase for customers who bought season passes. The w...

6 High-Tech Promotional Products

Mar 10

It seems like there are new cutting-edge gadgets coming to market every day. It's getting hard to keep up with what is really going to make your life easier and what's just hype. We've put togethe...

Tiny But Mighty: Mini Promo Products That Pack a Punch

Mar 3

When it comes to promotional products, bigger isn't always better. Sometimes, the most effective (and budget-friendly) giveaways are the ones that can slip right into a purse, pocket, or glove comp...

A Marketer's (Tiny) Guide to Promo at Trade Shows

Feb 24

Trade show season is quickly approaching, and standing out in the sea of booths can feel like a daunting task. The competition is fierce, and capturing attention amid the hustle and bustle of the e...

2 Cool 4 School Promo

Feb 16

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 school pr...

Case Study: Safety First

Feb 9

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...

5 Rootin’ Tootin’ Country Western Products

Feb 2

Country Western isn't just a type of music genre, it's become an entire culture in the American West and around the world. Cowboy culture dates back to the 19th century when ranchers settled in New...

Case Study: The Write Stuff

Jan 25

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...

How to Make Resolutions You'll Actually Keep

Jan 18

As the new year rolls around, we are constantly writing out as many goals as we can think of. Unsurprisingly, these goals seem to fall short around mid-January. The only goals that are within your ...

The Eras: Promo Tour

Jan 11

The Eras: Promo Tour If there's one artist who knows how to craft hit albums that resonate with millions, it's Taylor Swift. From her country beginnings to her pop powerhouse status, Swift has cap...

Case Study: Fun in the Sun

Jan 3

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 d...

Level Up Your Marketing: Promotional Products for Comic Book and Tabletop Game Shops

Dec 27, 2025

In the vibrant world of comic book and tabletop game shops, where creativity knows no bounds and fandom runs deep, standing out isn't just an option-it's essential. Promotional products can be your...

Case Study: Make a Spectacle

Dec 19, 2025

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...

Ye Olde Medieval Promos!

Dec 12, 2025

Hear ye, hear ye! Gather all around, for we have the perfect promos for your renaissance faire or medieval reenactment groups! Whether you're looking for your very own pet dragon, or looking to arm...

Case Study: Sign the Deal

Dec 4, 2025

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 Sati...

10 Must-Have Tech Products and Accessories

Nov 27, 2025

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 wea...

Top 8 Promotional Products for Real Estate Professionals

Nov 19, 2025

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 ...

Case Study: Lunchtime Appreciation

Nov 12, 2025

Description: ID Lunch Bag Industry: Health Care / Pharmaceutical What it was purchased for: A hospital wanted a unisex item to give out for Nurses Week. Since most of the nursing staff brought th...

Promo to Keep Your Home Squeaky Clean!

Nov 5, 2025

Want to keep your clients' homes fresh for the season? Here are the top items for a squeaky-clean home! Mini Duster Keep your household clean and dust free with this handheld duster! This item is...

It's a Bird, It's a Plane, No… It's SUPER PROMO!

Oct 28, 2025

Transform any event to celebrate everyday superheroes. From the great heroes around us to those aspiring to become a superhero one day, these promo products can take your fundraiser to the next lev...

Case Study: Employee Appreciation Gift

Oct 21, 2025

A company with many sales representatives needed an item for their top sales performers. Since their sales staff has both men and women, they needed an item that could be used by either gender. The...

Top 10 Promotional Products for the Health and Wellness Industry

Oct 1, 2025

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 pa...

4 Awesome Mindfulness Apps to Help You Be Your Best Self

Sep 23, 2025

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...

Case Study: Pull Up a Chair and Stay Awhile

Sep 16, 2025

Description: Foldable Chair Industry: Education/Sports What it was purchased for: A high school wanted to purchase an item they could resell to the parents in the spirit shop for fundraising doll...

Little Hands, Big Impact: Why Kid-Friendly Promos Are a Smart Move

Sep 8, 2025

When it comes to promotional products, we usually think about adults-tech giveaways for trade shows, branded drinkware for corporate gifts, or custom totes for events. But there's a whole audience ...

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

Sep 8, 2025

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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