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Case Study: It Takes a Village
Sep 08
Objective: A village needed an easy way to let residents know when there were issues with their water meters. They wanted a faster method of communication than mailing letters, and something more di...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Wave Hello to Recognition
Aug 25
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 trip to ...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Let the Games Begin!
Aug 11
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 ReadingYour Guide to Drinkware
Jul 28
Mugs, tumblers, and bottles…oh my! There is an abundance of variety available when it comes to promotional drinkware, which can make it difficult to decide what is the best choice for your bran...
Continue ReadingGet in Gear With These Automotive Promo Products
Jul 13
Branding these car-accessory promotional products for a campaign will drive more customers to your business! In the U.S., the average daily work commute is 26 minutes and Americans spend around 38 hou...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Go Green or Go Home
Jun 29
Item: goingreen™ Stapled Appointment Calendar Purpose: Promote awareness of recycling programs and provide recycling information to the community Audience: Residents of the company’s ser...
Continue ReadingYour Product Decorating Questions Answered
Jun 15
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 that...
Continue Reading6 Promotional Products to Fit Your Budget
Jun 01
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: Hay, Where'd You Get That Tote?
May 17
Description: Large Boat ToteIndustry: Sports / FitnessWhat it was purchased for: Horse show giveawaysHow it was distributed: A local horse show needed gifts for their major contributors. A VIP tent ...
Continue ReadingWhy You Should Buy USA-Made
May 03
During times of growing uncertainty in the global markets, customers are becoming more and more interested in purchasing American-made items. Buying American-made is about more than just patriotism &n...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Bringing Back the Fanny Pack
Apr 19
Market: EntertainmentProduct Use: Gift With PurchasePromotion: A major theme park chose the Safeguard Security Waist Belt as a gift with purchase for customers who bought season passes. The wais...
Continue ReadingAin't Nobody Got Time for That: 5 Tips for Working Efficiently
Apr 05
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 ReadingThe Secrets to Attracting Ideal Customers
Mar 21
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 attra...
Continue ReadingCase Study: A Gift to Build a Dream On
Mar 07
Description: Medium Pillow Box Industry: Healthcare Personalization The pillow box was modeled after designs used at a charity golf tournament benefitting the hospital. Because children at ...
Continue Reading5 Outside-the-Box Promotional Products for Your Next School Order
Feb 22
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 Reading7 Promotional Products For Those On the Go
Feb 07
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 for...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Thank You for Spooning
Jan 24
Description: 10 Oz. Aztec Spooner MugIndustry: Advertising / Marketing / PublishingWhat it was purchased for: A major coupon distributor was looking for a thank you to give out to advertisers.Ho...
Continue Reading5 Promotional Products for Firemen and Fire Departments
Jan 10
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 wh...
Continue Reading9 Promotional Products for Tech Wizards
Dec 27, 2019
Did you know that American consumers own, on average, at least three connected devices? Add your logo to these top tech accessories and your company will become a part of your customers’ daily l...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Fun in the Sun
Dec 13, 2019
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 Reading'Tis the Season to Bring out Our Favorite Holiday Gift Ideas!
Nov 28, 2019
It’s that time again! The holidays are around the corner and you’re probably thinking about everything you need to do between now and the new year. For most of us, that includes client and...
Continue Reading7 Ways to Instantly Make Your Website More User-Friendly
Nov 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...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Rock out on the Run
Oct 31, 2019
Description: Earbuds With a Wristband Industry: Marathon What it was purchased for: A sponsor was looking for an item or items that runners/walkers could be given at the race that they could us...
Continue Reading10 Promotional Products for Healthy Living
Oct 17, 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 Reading8 Fall Promo Products
Oct 02, 2019
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 ar...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Getting Bent out of Shape for More Business
Sep 18, 2019
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 Reading5 Easy Ways to Achieve a Positive Outlook
Sep 04, 2019
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: Keep Warm Buddy Set
Aug 21, 2019
Description: Keep Warm Buddy Set Industry: Education What it was purchased for: A local school was looking for a fundraiser item to help older kids raise money for an overnight camping trip. They ch...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Sharper Students
Aug 06, 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 advoca...
Continue ReadingThese Are the Tech-Savvy Promotional Products You Are Looking For
Jul 23, 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 daiquiri...
Continue Reading5 Out of the Box Promotional Products We Love…and You Will Too!
Jul 09, 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 lit...
Continue ReadingTop 10 Promotional Products for the Health and Wellness Industry
May 27, 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 p...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Guess the Flavor Lip Balm
May 13, 2019
Guess the Flavor Lip Balm Organization Health Insurance Organization Product Featured Lip Balm & Lip Balm Sleeve Goal of Promotion Generating positive reinforce...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Lunchtime Loot
Apr 29, 2019
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 chose ...
Continue ReadingKnow Your Shades: 4 Types of Iconic Sunglasses
Apr 15, 2019
“The future’s so bright, I gotta wear shades.” - Timbuk 3Sunglasses have been and always will be one of the most popular promotional products. Why? Because practically everyone wears...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Raise Your Glass
Mar 31, 2019
The NY Yankees wanted to create special commemorative bottles to celebrate Derek Jeter’s accomplishments at Yankee Stadium. They chose 150 magnum-sized (1.5L) bottles with a special logo and Jet...
Continue ReadingGet Ready for Game Day! 5 Promotional Products for Sports Teams
Mar 17, 2019
Having high-quality equipment and gear is an important part of every team no matter how big or small. When your team walks out onto the field, you want them to stand out from the crowd and show off th...
Continue ReadingYour Brand Is Your Business - Market It!
Mar 03, 2019
As a marketing professional, you understand better than anyone the importance of establishing a distinct brand presence for your company. People gravitate to those they identify with and can trust wit...
Continue Reading5 Fail-Proof Ideas for Your Business Instagram
Feb 17, 2019
What generates over 95 million photos and videos each day, 4.2 billion likes daily and has 700 million active users? You guessed it – Instagram. This photo and video sharing social platform have...
Continue ReadingBranding 101: Let’s Talk Logos
Feb 03, 2019
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 element t...
Continue ReadingA Lunch That Packs a Punch
Jan 19, 2019
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 Reading10 Promo Products for Auto-Lovers
Jan 05, 2019
Grab your keys and prepare for a Bo Duke slide across the hood of your car. It’s time to take a look at 10 promo products for auto-lovers. For this list, we put together a travel-bag of gear wor...
Continue ReadingBoost Branding
Dec 22, 2018
A local insurance agent wanted a way to connect with her customers and capture new leads with a useful promotional item that would also boost her personal branding and promote her services all year ro...
Continue ReadingGraphic Design Terms Everyone Should Know
Dec 08, 2018
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 ReadingCelebrate Milestones
Nov 24, 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 mil...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Beach Balls? Bingo!
Nov 10, 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 ReadingOur Top 10 Favorite Eco-Friendly Products
Oct 27, 2018
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 produ...
Continue ReadingHow to Juggle Work and Life Balance Like a Boss
Oct 13, 2018
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, can...
Continue Reading6 Budget-Friendly Products to Drive High-End Sales
Sep 29, 2018
Are you looking for a marketing campaign that is not only successful but budget-friendly? Good news! You don’t have to break the bank to find promotional products that get the job done and leave...
Continue ReadingAttract New Customers
Sep 14, 2018
As part of their new corporate wellness program, the company wanted to stress the importance of healthy nutrition to its employees. Along with literature, discount memberships at a local health club a...
Continue ReadingImprove Sales and Traffic
Aug 31, 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 need...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Recycle, Reuse, Read a Book!
Aug 17, 2018
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 ReadingEmployee Appreciation Gift
Aug 03, 2018
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. They c...
Continue Reading16 Ways Color Affects Your Branding and Marketing
Jul 20, 2018
Substantial research shows why color matters in branding and how it plays an important role in how we experience marketing. These 16 facts give you a glimpse into how you can use color to your advanta...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Inking Impressions
Jul 06, 2018
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 ReadingHow to Protect Your Business From Hackers
Jun 22, 2018
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 Reading6 High-Tech Promotional Products
Jun 25, 2019
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&...
Continue Reading5 Military Themed Promotional Products
Jun 10, 2019
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 famili...
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