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Swing, Batter! The Best MLB Promotions
Oct 14
Looking beyond the peanuts and Cracker Jacks, there are some creative new promotions heading to major league baseball stadiums this season! The tradition of these MLB giveaways dates all the way...
Continue ReadingMust-Have Promotional Products for the Real Estate Industry
Oct 07
Real estate promotional products are a memorable way to stay top of mind with your clients by promoting your brand, while also giving something back to your clients. Whether it’s part of a direc...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Financial Industry
Sep 30
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 Men's Wearable Promotional Products for the Office and Beyond
Sep 22
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 Reading6 Hot Products for the Grill Master
Sep 15
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&r...
Continue ReadingCase Study: The Big Picture
Sep 08
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 repeat b...
Continue Reading6 Retro Products That Are a Blast From the Past
Sep 01
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 ReadingRelax and Unwind With These 10 Promo Products
Aug 25
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 ReadingGame On: 10 Promo Product Games We Love!
Aug 17
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 ReadingThese Are the Tech-Savvy Promotional Products You Are Looking For
Aug 10
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 Promo Products That Are Bright, Light, and Ready to Excite
Aug 02
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 produc...
Continue Reading10 Must-Have Tech Products and Accessories
Jul 26
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 wearab...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Pillow Box
Jul 19
Objective A children's hospital wanted to send a thank you gift package to donors. They wanted patients to be able to add a personalized touch to the gift to connect donors better to the cause. Prod...
Continue ReadingCase Study: A Spoon-taneous Promotion
Jul 12
Description: Spoon MugIndustry: AdvertisingWhat it was purchased for: A major coupon distributor was looking for a thank you to give out to advertisers.How it was distributed: The spoon mugs were fi...
Continue ReadingCase Study: A Gift to Build a Dream On
Jul 04
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 ReadingGraphic Design Terms Everyone Should Know
Jun 27
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...
Continue Reading6 Promotional Products for Music Lovers
Jun 20
These promotional products will be music to your ears! There are all kinds of music lovers out there, from fans of rock to jazz and everything in between, that would love to get any of these music-the...
Continue Reading6 Snap-Worthy Products for Every Photographer
Jun 13
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 t...
Continue Reading5 Promotional Products That Will Have Your Clients Dreaming
Jun 06
There are a lot of branding opportunities that go unnoticed in a world of t-shirts and coffee mugs. In fact, there’s an entire industry that spends every waking hour thinking of ways to help you...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Stick to the Schedule
May 29
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 ReadingCase Study: Where Has Your Pen Been?
May 22
Products Javalina Splash® Pen Industry Technology Application Contest An internet company created a branded website for a promotion called “Where has yo...
Continue Reading5 Awesome Recreational Wearables
May 15
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 Reading4 Ways to Improve Communication
May 08
Have you ever had this conversation before? Them: "How are you?" You: "Yes." Or have you ever been in a meeting and realized you zoned out halfway through? Or how about when you’re at the mo...
Continue ReadingPerk up Your Promotions With These 6 Coffee Products
May 01
Coffee enthusiasts will love these promotional products that look like they’re straight from the coffee shop! Millions of people drink coffee and tea every day, even multiple times a day which m...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Boosting Trade Show Booth Traffic
Apr 24
The “Golden Lanyard” to Boosting Trade Show Booth Traffic Organization: Health Care Organization Product Featured: Cotton Water Bottle Strap Goal of Promotion: D...
Continue ReadingCase Study: A Hole in One Promotion
Apr 17
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 ReadingDrink It In: 6 Drinkware Products to Quench Your Thirst
Apr 09
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 to...
Continue ReadingCorporate Social Responsibility and the Beauty of Giving Back
Apr 02
Organizing a fundraising event. Donating food to a local animal shelter. Serving at a soup kitchen. No matter what you do to give back, volunteering feels pretty good, doesn’t it?But it doesn&rs...
Continue Reading5 Environmentally-Friendly Promotional Products
Mar 25
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 products t...
Continue Reading5 Promotional Products for School That Are 2 Cool 2-B 4-Got-N
Mar 18
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 ReadingO Canada! 6 Promotional Products Made in Canada
Mar 11
From sea to sea, Canada is a large and beautiful country that produces a wide range of products. There are so many Canadian-made products to choose from, but we worked hard to narrow it down to a shor...
Continue ReadingCase Study: A Cheese-y Promotion
Mar 04
Objective A restaurant was looking for a unique way to deliver custom printed coupons to their guests to attract more repeat business. ProductCoupon Gatefold Photo FolderPersonalizationRes...
Continue Reading5 Fail-Proof Ideas for Your Business Instagram
Feb 26
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 ReadingCase Study: Celebrate Milestones
Feb 19
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: Charity Fundraiser
Feb 11
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 ReadingYour Graphic & Web Design Cheat Sheet
Feb 04
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...
Continue ReadingWin Big With These Promotional Products for Sports Lovers
Jan 28
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 ReadingAdvice for Getting the Most Out of a Business Trip
Jan 21
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 ReadingYour Brand Is Your Business - Market It!
Jan 14
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 ReadingGet in Gear With These Automotive Promo Products
Jan 06
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 Reading7 Promotional Products For Those On the Go
Dec 30, 2019
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 Reading5 Simple Tips to Organize and Run Effective Meetings
Dec 23, 2019
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 in...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Let the Games Begin!
Dec 16, 2019
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 ReadingCase Study: Getting Bent out of Shape for More Business
Dec 09, 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 Reading3 Simple Ways to Boost Your Mood Right Now
Dec 01, 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 Reading6 Promotional Products That Put Safety First
Nov 24, 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 thes...
Continue ReadingCase Study: This Event Needs More Cowbell
Nov 17, 2019
Description: Cow Bell Industry: Trade Show / Convention / Events What it was purchased for: A charity marathon coordinator wanted a giveaway that spectators could use to cheer on their run...
Continue Reading6 Helpful Tips to Address Unhappy Customers
Nov 10, 2019
It’s the moment you dread. The phone call you don’t want to pick up. The review you’re scared to address. Responding to unhappy customers seems like a chore. It can be overwhe...
Continue Reading11 Promo Products for an Active Lifestyle
Nov 03, 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 ReadingCook Up a Storm With These 5 Promotional Products
Oct 27, 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 ReadingCase Study: Thank You for Spooning
Oct 19, 2019
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 ReadingCase Study: 3D is the Key
Oct 12, 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 ReadingCase Study: Safety First
Oct 05, 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 ReadingYour Customers Won't Want to Remove These Promotional Products From Their Desks
Sep 28, 2019
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 coupl...
Continue Reading5 Invaluable Marketing Books to Help Grow Your Brand
Sep 20, 2019
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 resour...
Continue Reading9 Useful Apps for Sales & Marketing Professionals
Sep 13, 2019
Your phone’s ringing off the hook. You’ve got three meetings back to back. Emails are piling up in your inbox. And when you have a moment to book your next business trip, you wonder how yo...
Continue ReadingA Quick Guide to Promotional Bags
Sep 06, 2019
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 Reading5 Out of the Box Promotional Products We Love…and You Will Too!
Aug 30, 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 ReadingYour Brand Is Your Business - Market It!
Apr 25, 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 ReadingWhy You Should Be Having More Fun at Work
Apr 25, 2019
In the past, the words “work” and “fun” were two very different concepts that could never be caught in the same sentence. The old school rationale taught us that if you are enj...
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