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Top 5 Promotional Products for Professionals

Oct 10

Lawyers, CPAs, and architects, to name a few professionals, spend countless hours working in challenging industries. Promotional products are excellent for employee relations, orientation progra...

5 Branded Merch Brands That Give Back

Sep 10

If you are passionate about partnering with brands that leave a positive mark on the world, this list is for you. Today's buyers care about more than just putting a logo on a product. They want ...

Case Study: Insuring Happy Employees

Aug 9

Item: JAFFA® Round Zinc Coaster Purpose: End of year gifts for employees Audience: Insurance firm employees An insurance firm had a particularly prosperous year and wanted to give employees end ...

Case Study: Charity Fundraiser

Jul 9

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 ...

7 Promotional Products That Help You Prepare for the Unexpected

Jun 9

It's always important to have emergency plans in place for when the unexpected happens. There is no substitute for good preparations! These promotional products help you ensure you are prepared in ...

10 Promo Products for Auto-Lovers

May 9

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 worthy...

Puptastic Promo!

Apr 8

Puptastic Promo! Looking for some puptastic promo? Put two paws up for you have found it! This promo is sure to please, and definitely deserves a treat! Frisbee Pet Bandana Pooch P...

The Science Behind a Promotional Plushie

Mar 8

I lied. There is no science. Only fuzziness! The truth is...there is no science behind a perfect promotional plushie, just fuzziness, and love. And as a plushie connoisseur from the day I was born...

Branding 101: Let’s Talk Logos

Feb 8

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 that repre...

A Lunch That Packs a Punch

Jan 8

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...

6 Benefits of Customer Loyalty Programs

Dec 7, 2025

Everybody loves getting new business - it's exciting! Because new customers are so crucial to growing a business, many companies pour the majority of their marketing time and energy into generating...

6 Purr-fect Promo Products for Cat Lovers

Nov 7, 2025

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 by...

Case Study: Success on Campus

Oct 6, 2025

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...

Tasty Products to Satisfy a Sweet Tooth

Sep 6, 2025

If you're looking for a crowd-pleaser of a promotion, consider candy! Few people can resist the delicious charms of a tasty treat, and giving someone a sweet gift is a great way to have them rememb...

The Best Apps For Organization

Aug 5, 2025

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 reminders...

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

Jul 5, 2025

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...

Your Guide to Promo Hats

Jun 5, 2025

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 ...

6 Retro Products That Are a Blast From the Past

May 5, 2025

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 business can resonate ...

Your Graphic & Web Design Cheat Sheet

Mar 4, 2025

The world of graphic and web design is complicated and there is a lot of terminology out there to learn. To help you out, we've put together a cheat sheet with answers to some of the top graphic de...

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

Feb 4, 2025

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...

Case Study: Keep it Cooler

Jan 3, 2025

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...

Case Study: A Shoe-In

Dec 3, 2024

Golf Mesh Shoe Bag for Association Tournaments A national golf association wanted a giveaway item for golfers in weekend tournaments and high school students considering golf at the collegiate lev...

Case Study: A Wedded Keepsake

Nov 3, 2024

Item: JAFFA® Scalloped Edge Vase Purpose: Gift vase for use during wedding ceremonies Audience: Engaged couples A church wanted an elegant and useful gift for couples who chose their venue for t...

Satisfy Your Customers’ Cravings With These 6 Sweet Treats

Oct 2, 2024

Chocolate and candy can make everyone smile! From fudge and chocolate-covered almonds to saltwater taffy and sour gummies, there are thousands of options for you to send to customers! Here are 6 o...

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

Sep 2, 2024

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 that ...

It's a Birdie! Six Promos Perfect for Golf Lovers

Aug 1, 2024

Sometimes the most important business is conducted on the green! These six promos are perfect for those clients you know who love to golf. Callaway Org 14 Cart Bag This bag comes with individu...

Case Study: Boosting Trade Show Booth Traffic

Jul 1, 2024

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

Get Techy With These 10 Tech Promo Products!

May 30, 2024

When you're looking for a promo product, you're probably going to be looking for something that your customers and team members can use daily - enter the tech promo product! These products are perf...

Case Study: Do a Double Take

Apr 30, 2024

Objective: A general contracting company was looking for a fun way to provide "before and after" photos to their clients after a remodeling project was complete. Product: Double-Sided Portrait F...

Case Study: A Gift to Build a Dream On

Mar 30, 2024

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 th...

How One Hour Can Determine Your Success

Feb 29, 2024

After working a long, tiring day, all you want to do is plop down on the sofa and watch TV. The thought of laying on the couch spending hours of mindless activity is tempting to most. In fact, the ...

5 Simple Tips to Organize and Run Effective Meetings

Jan 31, 2024

If you work from 9 to 5, chances are you've sat in a meeting before. Whether it be a brainstorm session or roundtable discussion, it doesn't matter the industry you are in, meetings are inevitable....

4 Fantastic Promos for Senior Citizens

Dec 30, 2023

Did you know that by 2060, there will be an estimated 98 million people in the United States who are 65 or older? With the generational divide between Millennials and Gen Zers taking up a lot of co...

5 Environmentally-Friendly Promotional Products

Nov 30, 2023

How about that Earth, huh? She sure is something. Fortunately, there are plenty of people in the promotional products industry that feel the same way. In fact, we can offer you thousands of product...

Case Study: Create Your Own Reality

Oct 31, 2023

Description: Custom Cardboard Virtual Reality v2 Industry: Corporate / Fortune 500 What it was purchased for: A leave behind for Field Marketing Account Managers to help convert business from the...

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

Sep 30, 2023

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...

Case Study: Wheelie Important Paperwork

Aug 30, 2023

Market: Automotive Objective: A motorcycle dealership wanted professional, branded document pouches to hold important paperwork for new customers to take home after their motorcycle purchase. Th...

Case Study: 3D is the Key

Jul 30, 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...

7 Ways to Take Advantage of Your Lunch Break

Jun 29, 2023

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 thinking about w...

5 Men's Wearable Promotional Products for the Office and Beyond

May 29, 2023

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 casual ...

Case Study: Fun in the Sun

Apr 29, 2023

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...

Case Study: It’s a Date!

Mar 28, 2023

Description: Desk Calendar Industry: Insurance What it was purchased for: A local insurance agent wanted a way to connect with customers, and capture new leads, with a useful promotional item tha...

Ain't Nobody Got Time for That: 5 Tips for Working Efficiently

Feb 28, 2023

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 e...

Case Study: Improve Sales and Traffic

Jan 30, 2023

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...

Case Study: Fewer Tricks and More Treats: Halloween Safety Lanyard

Dec 29, 2022

Fewer Tricks and More Treats: Halloween Safety Lanyard Organization Insurance Company Product Featured Reflective Lanyard Goal of Promotion Promoting safety on Halloween Description of Cas...

The History of Promotional Products

Nov 29, 2022

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...

Case Study: A Golfer Giveaway

Oct 29, 2022

Objective An event organizer wanted consistent branding for everything from their tournament save the dates to golfer giveaways. Products Custom Tri-Fold Calendar, A2 (4-1/4" x 5-1/2") Folded Pr...

12 Promotional Products for Safe Travels

Sep 28, 2022

Whether you're traveling by plane or by car, it's important to stay safe and comfortable. As COVID-19 cases continue to fall and the amount of vaccinated people rises, business travel is beginning ...

Case Study: Wine for the Win

Aug 28, 2022

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...

Case Study: Put That on Your Calendar!

Jul 28, 2022

Objective: 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 serv...

Advice for Getting the Most Out of a Business Trip

Jun 28, 2022

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...

Case Study: Don't Run from this Promo!

May 27, 2022

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....

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

Apr 27, 2022

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 ...

Branding 101: What Makes a Brand Powerful

Mar 27, 2022

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...

5 Steps to Achieving Your Goals

Feb 26, 2022

If you've ever watched a TED talk or listened to any of your teachers in school, you'll know that setting goals are the stepping stones to getting where you want to be in life. You watch one video ...

Case Study: Roaming Free with the YUMA Clear Freedom Bottle

Jan 26, 2022

What do outdoor gear brands like Marmot® and Teva® have in common? Their target customers, high-value brand partners, and pretty much all of their employees are thirsty for adventure in the mount...

Case Study: Keeping it All Together

Dec 26, 2021

Objective: An insurance company wanted to send new customers home with a special gift and a way to keep their new insurance policy documentation organized. Product: Insurance Document Pouch Ful...

Case Study: I've Got You Covered

Nov 26, 2021

Description: Chenille Blanket Industry: Health Care / Pharmaceutical What it was purchased for: A local hospital needed blankets to hand out to children who were currently patients that they coul...

Graphic Design Terms Everyone Should Know

Oct 25, 2021

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 y...

Case Study: A New Way to Do Cross-Promotions

Sep 25, 2021

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 of Case ...

6 Things You Need on Your Desk

Jul 24, 2021

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...

Case Study: Raise Your Glass

Jun 24, 2021

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 Jeter'...

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

May 23, 2021

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...

Case Study: Yes, We Can!

Apr 23, 2021

Description: Kan-Tastic Industry: Food Beverage What it was purchased for: Fast-food chain giveaway for college football night. How it was distributed: The vendor handed the Kan-Tastic out at...

Case Study: Happy to Hang Around

Mar 23, 2021

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 appo...

Game On: 10 Promo Product Games We Love!

Feb 23, 2021

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 Toss...

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

Jan 15, 2021

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...

Words Have Power: Why Copywriting Matters for Your Business?

Dec 14, 2020

When you hear the word "copywriting" what do you think of? For many, they think this term relates to legal jargon and intellectual property - that's not the case at all. Copywriting is different fr...

Case Study: Lunchtime Loot

Nov 14, 2020

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...

Case Study: Plastics Make it Possible

Oct 14, 2020

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...

Case Study: Jamming Out

Sep 13, 2020

A shopping mall was holding a summer promotion to increase traffic during typically slower months. Visitors to the complex were given a "passport" to take to different stores within the mall for st...

Case Study: Spec-Tacular Promotions

Aug 13, 2020

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 event th...

Case Study: The Big Picture

Jul 13, 2020

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...

6 Rootin’ Tootin’ Country Western Products

Jun 13, 2020

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: Rock out on the Run

May 12, 2020

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 use ...

10 Must-Have Tech Products and Accessories

Apr 12, 2020

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...

Case Study: Let the Games Begin!

Mar 12, 2020

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. ...

Drink It In: 6 Drinkware Products to Quench Your Thirst

Feb 13, 2020

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...

5 Healthy Tips for Business Trips

Feb 11, 2020

So, you're traveling for work again. There are only 365 days in the year, can you recall how many days you've been on the road? It doesn't matter if you are traveling internationally to Hong Kong,...

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