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6 Products to Include in Every Holiday Gift Basket
24 hours ago
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 thoug...
Continue ReadingA Quick Guide to Promotional Bags
Apr 01
Whether you’re at a tradeshow, school, office, or even the grocery store, chances are that you’re going to see a promotional bag. Bags are one of the most ubiquitous promotional products &...
Continue Reading6 Morning Routine Products That Will Wake Anyone Up
Mar 24
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 ou...
Continue ReadingLanyards: Everything You Need to Know
Mar 17
When it's time to choose the perfect lanyard for your company or organization, you may not be aware of all the things to consider when purchasing your new supplies. Lanyards come in many different sty...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Wave Hello to Promotions
Mar 10
Description: Custom Wave Cap Industry: Automotive What it was purchased for: The client was looking for a signature cap that would be unique, high-quality, and something that the recipient would...
Continue ReadingWin Big With These Promotional Products for Sports Lovers
Mar 03
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 f...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Hay, Where'd You Get That Tote?
Feb 24
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 t...
Continue Reading7 Camping Promotional Products for the Great Outdoors
Feb 17
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 gr...
Continue Reading6 Purr-fect Promo Products for Cat Lovers
Feb 10
Everyone knows that dogs are man’s best friend, but did you know that cats have been living alongside humans as companions since at least 7500 BC? In 2017, cats were one of the most popular pets...
Continue Reading5 Awesome Recreational Wearables
Feb 03
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 Reading30 Quotes That Will Motivate You to Succeed
Jan 27
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 ReadingCase Study: Life of the Mardi
Jan 20
Market: HospitalityObjective: With their event scheduled close to Mardi Gras, event planners wanted to provide a themed goodie package for attendees with giveaways from event sponsors. The...
Continue Reading6 Promotional Products That Put the “Fun” in Fundraiser
Jan 12
Promotional products can help your fundraising event get donors in the giving spirit and maximize the amount of money you raise for charity. These 6 products for fundraisers show off your charitable c...
Continue Reading6 Promo Products for the Great Outdoors
Jan 05
A little branding goes a long way with these promo products perfect for the great outdoors! By adding your logo to these six sturdy items, your brand can be seen on hiking trails, huddled around a cam...
Continue ReadingCase Study: 3D is the Key
Dec 29, 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 Reading6 Tradeshow Staples That are Made in the USA
Dec 22, 2019
Tradeshows offer important opportunities for your company to connect with customers and prospects face-to-face and make lasting impressions. Make sure you’re prepared with the proper supplies to...
Continue ReadingGet in Gear With These Automotive Promo Products
Dec 14, 2019
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 ReadingHow to Make Resolutions You'll Actually Keep
Dec 07, 2019
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 gra...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Success on Campus
Nov 30, 2019
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 st...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Resort Incentive Yields Oceans of Opportunity
Nov 23, 2019
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 guests t...
Continue Reading3 Simple Ways to Boost Your Mood Right Now
Nov 15, 2019
Do you ever get a case of the Mondays…on a Thursday? We all get down sometimes, but that doesn’t mean we need to stay there. Whether someone said something that upset you, you’re st...
Continue Reading5 Promo Products for People Who Love to Plan
Nov 08, 2019
Calendars, planners, and clocks are some of the most popular promotional products because they are useful, inexpensive, and receive innumerable impressions on a daily basis. Brand these everyday essen...
Continue Reading6 Promotional Products to Fit Your Budget
Nov 01, 2019
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: Financial Industry
Oct 25, 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 d...
Continue Reading5 Outside-the-Box Promotional Products for Your Next School Order
Oct 18, 2019
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 Reading6 Ways to Get More Done Every Day
Oct 11, 2019
From the moment you get to work in the morning, you’re probably planning all the things you intend to get done. By the time you head home, you may wonder how the day got away from you! We’...
Continue ReadingCase Study: A Hole in One Promotion
Oct 03, 2019
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 ReadingBranding 101: Let’s Talk Logos
Sep 26, 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 ReadingCase Study: The Weather is Snow Joke
Sep 19, 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....
Continue Reading7 Ways to Take Advantage of Your Lunch Break
Sep 12, 2019
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 stop t...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Happy to Hang Around
Sep 05, 2019
Description: Standard Door Hangers Industry: Automotive What it was purchased for: A collision center wanted to increase the number of customer satisfaction survey responses and boost online appoint...
Continue Reading10 Promo Products for Auto-Lovers
Aug 29, 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 Reading6 Things You're Missing out on by Not Using Promotional Products
Aug 21, 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 product b...
Continue ReadingPromotional Golf Products That Are Made in the USA
Aug 14, 2019
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, ...
Continue Reading6 Retro Products That Are a Blast From the Past
Aug 07, 2019
No matter what decade you think of when you think of “retro products”, you can bet there’s a customizable product perfect for your next event. Using nostalgia to promote your busines...
Continue Reading11 Promo Products for an Active Lifestyle
Jul 31, 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: Pull Up a Chair and Stay Awhile
Jul 24, 2019
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 dollars...
Continue ReadingCase Study: A New Way to Do Cross-Promotions
Jul 17, 2019
Clever Meets Subtle: A New Way to Do Cross-Promotions Organization: Department Store Product Featured: Lanyard with Vinyl Pouch Goal of Promotion: Promoting Store Sales Description o...
Continue Reading10 Tweetable Quotes for Motivation
Jul 09, 2019
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 ReadingCase Study: Inking Impressions
Jul 02, 2019
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 ReadingCase Study: Beach Balls? Bingo!
Jun 04, 2019
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 Reading7 Financial Products That Are a Great Investment
May 27, 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 giveaways,...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Stick to the Schedule
May 13, 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 Distribut...
Continue Reading6 Budget-Friendly Products to Drive High-End Sales
May 06, 2019
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 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 ReadingHow to Work Smarter, Not Harder
Apr 22, 2019
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 Reading5 Men's Wearable Promotional Products for the Office and Beyond
Apr 15, 2019
It’s fun giving out promotional products like fidget spinners and stress balls, but sometimes you need an option for the guy that likes to keep it a bit more professional. These business...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Improve Sales and Traffic
Apr 08, 2019
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 Reading5 Ways to Boost Employee Morale
Apr 01, 2019
When it comes to building a successful company culture, maintaining positive employee attitude is key. Not only are happy employees more productive, but your company is also more likely to attract and...
Continue ReadingCheers! Let’s Sell More Beer!
Mar 24, 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 sales, ...
Continue Reading8 Elegant & Engravable Promotional Products
Mar 17, 2019
The promotional products industry has become so successful for one reason: people like free stuff. It’s true! So, how do you know which of the millions of products you want to be associated with...
Continue ReadingDrive Traffic with These 6 Trade Show Ideas
Mar 10, 2019
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 to e...
Continue ReadingTop 10 Promotional Products for the Health and Wellness Industry
Mar 02, 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: Attract New Customers
Feb 23, 2019
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 Reading7 Promo Products That Will Get the Party Started
Feb 16, 2019
Do you remember the birthday parties you went to when you were a kid? And the party favors you received at the end of the festivities? Sometimes, those parting gifts were the highlight of the party. B...
Continue ReadingCook Up a Storm With These 5 Promotional Products
Feb 09, 2019
There are hundreds of cooking gadgets that claim to make people’s lives easier but many of them end up collecting dust in the junk drawer. We’ve found the best and most useful kitchen prod...
Continue ReadingAin't Nobody Got Time for That: 5 Tips for Working Efficiently
Feb 02, 2019
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 ReadingRelax and Unwind With These 10 Promo Products
Jan 26, 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 ReadingCase Study: Safety First
Jan 19, 2019
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 brande...
Continue Reading8 Promotional Products to Win Game Day
Jan 12, 2019
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 Reading5 Military Themed Promotional Products
Jan 05, 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...
Continue ReadingAppreciation Gift
Dec 29, 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 wil...
Continue Reading7 Sources to Boost Your Creativity
Dec 21, 2018
Feeling stumped? Uninspired? Fresh out of ideas? Thanks to the wonderful gift that is the World Wide Web, creative inspiration is just a few clicks away. These are some of our favorite sources to get ...
Continue Reading9 Promotional Products for Tech Wizards
Dec 14, 2018
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 ReadingBoost Branding
Dec 07, 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 ReadingAdvice for Getting the Most Out of a Business Trip
Nov 30, 2018
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 business ...
Continue Reading6 High-Tech Promotional Products
Nov 23, 2018
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 Reading6 Things You Need on Your Desk
Nov 16, 2018
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 ReadingHow to Manage the Workload of a Leader
Nov 08, 2018
We all have a superstar in the office. They’re the ones who get all their work done before the deadline, befriend everyone in the office, manage an entire team, and still make it to the gym ever...
Continue ReadingHow to Protect Your Business From Hackers
Nov 01, 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 Reading8 Promo Products That Will Kick Start Your Goals
Oct 25, 2018
We all want to live healthier, sleep deeper, and work better. These motivational promotional products will help kickstart goals and increase your brand visibility! Exercise Band Let's get physical...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Computer Repair At Your Fuzzy Fingertips
Oct 18, 2018
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 th...
Continue ReadingRaise Your Glass
Oct 11, 2018
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 Reading7 Ways to Instantly Make Your Website More User-Friendly
Oct 04, 2018
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: Plastics Make it Possible
Sep 27, 2018
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. T...
Continue Reading5 Promotional Products for School That Are 2 Cool 2-B 4-Got-N
Sep 20, 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 in ...
Continue ReadingGame On: 10 Promo Product Games We Love!
Sep 13, 2018
From traditional favorites to new and trendy games, you can put your brand at the center of the fun whether it is at a tailgate, a special party or event, or just around the office. Bean Bag To...
Continue ReadingBoost Your Sales
Sep 06, 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 bo...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Recycle, Reuse, Read a Book!
Aug 29, 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 ReadingCase Study: Fun in the Sun
Aug 22, 2018
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 ReadingCase Study: Sharper Students
Aug 15, 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 advoca...
Continue ReadingThe Admark360 Spotlight on The Focus Group
Apr 02, 2018
Last week on the Focus Group Radio program Admark360 put the Spotlight on two amazing companies. First was Re-Nuble founded by Tinia Pina. Tania is making he...
Continue ReadingYou Need More Cowbell
Jun 25, 2019
Description: Cowbell Industry: Sporting Events, Athletics What it was purchased for: A charity marathon coordinator wanted a giveaway that spectators could use to cheer on their runners. They chose ...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Charity Fundraiser
Jun 18, 2019
The organizer of a charity fundraiser wanted to add an element of fun and excitement to their door prize giveaways. As each guest arrived, they were given a Mardi Gras Jubilee pen and instructions to ...
Continue Reading8 Paw-some Promotional Products for Dogs and Dog Lovers
Jun 11, 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. Col...
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