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5 Black-Belt Worthy Karate Promo Products

Oct 24

Ready to chop and kick your way into a win? Well, look no further! Here are five top-notch karate items that are perfect for any karate school! Karate Medal Karate Stress Reliever K...

Residential Real Estate Promotional Products

May 15

The residential real estate industry is a huge one. In the U.S. alone, it's expected to reach 3.11 trillion dollars by 2030. For renters and buyers, the options are endless when it comes to real es...

Take 5 of These Promotional Products for the Medical Field, and Call Me in the Morning

Apr 1

It can be tough for people in the medical field to get their names out to new patients. If you own a restaurant, you can have your cool mascot show up at a local sports game and toss out t-shirts. ...

6 Stuffed Animals to Cuddle Your Way to Happiness

Mar 24

Almost everyone had a favorite stuffed animal growing up. They were a friend that you confided your deepest secrets to, a friend that could keep you company when thunderstorms rolled through the ni...

6 Benefits of Customer Loyalty Programs

Jan 10

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...

Your Guide to Promo Hats

Sep 12, 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 Reasons You Need a Company Store

Jun 17, 2025

As more and more companies turn towards e-commerce, shopping online has never been easier or more enjoyable. Ordering branded products is no exception! Company stores give you a convenient and comp...

6 Products to Grow Your Business!

May 12, 2025

People love plants! They live in our offices and our homes and whether you have a large flourishing garden or fake plants because you can't even keep a cactus alive, there's a plant-themed promo fo...

How to Create Buzz Around a Launch With Promo Products

Jan 26, 2025

So, you're launching a new product or service? Congratulations - what an exciting time for your business! We understand that your next step is to develop your action plan to make this launch overwh...

Case Study: Thank You for Spooning

Jan 19, 2025

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: Keep it Cooler

Jan 4, 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...

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

Sep 25, 2024

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 be a lot har...

6 Products to Welcome Students Back to School

Jul 7, 2024

"Don't you just love New York in the fall? It makes me wanna buy school supplies. I would send you a bouquet of newly sharpened pencils if I knew your name and address." Tom Hanks said it bes...

How to Put Together an Onboarding Kit

Jun 16, 2024

Employee engagement starts the second a new employee walks in the door, so it's important for companies to make a good impression on their first day! The onboarding process shouldn't just be about ...

16 Ways Color Affects Your Branding and Marketing

May 25, 2024

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 adva...

6 Fun Products for Keeping Kids Occupied at Home

May 4, 2024

Since the coronavirus outbreak has forced many schools and daycares to close, millions of children are experiencing a major disruption in their daily lives. Parents working from home may be struggl...

Our Top 10 Favorite Eco-Friendly Products

Feb 13, 2024

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 products...

These Are the Tech-Savvy Promotional Products You Are Looking For

Oct 3, 2023

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 daiqu...

6 Things You're Missing Out on by Not Using Promotional Products

May 23, 2023

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 produc...

6 Purr-fect Promo Products for Cat Lovers

May 16, 2023

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...

5 Fail-Proof Ideas for Your Business Instagram

Mar 4, 2023

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 re...

A Quick Guide to Promotional Bags

Oct 1, 2022

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 - and for ...

What’s Up With Unboxing Videos? The Trend You Must Try

Aug 25, 2022

We all enjoy that element of surprise (well, most of us!). User-generated unboxing videos have popped up more and more on YouTube and other social media platforms, adding a surprising value to prod...

Bamboo: It's Not Just for Pandas!

Jul 12, 2022

What first comes to mind when you think of the phrase "made from sustainable materials"? Bamboo, of course! Bamboo, which is a type of grass (who knew!), is an incredible renewable and sustainable ...

What Makes Gen Z Tick?

Jun 6, 2022

It's 2020, and Generation Z is growing up. The generation includes people born between 1995 and the 2010s, putting the group's eldest squarely in their mid-twenties. Chances are that you may work a...

12 Coolest Squeeze Products to Relieve Your Stress

Apr 22, 2022

Admit it, when you get a goodie bag full of promotional products, or you see a booth at a trade show - you immediately gravitate towards the stress relievers. Stress relievers have evolved well bey...

Your Brand Is Your Business - Market It!

Apr 15, 2022

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 ...

Case Study: Hay, Where'd You Get That Tote?

Mar 1, 2022

Description: Large Boat Tote Industry: Sports / Fitness What it was purchased for: Horse show giveaways How it was distributed: A local horse show needed gifts for their major contributors. A ...

Relax and Unwind With These 10 Promo Products

Feb 14, 2022

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, nothing h...

Take a Hike! 6 Products to Help you in the Great Outdoors

Jan 23, 2022

Did you know that between the United States, Mexico, and Canada, there are 15 different ecological regions in North America? Right in our own back yard, you can go from the frosty tundra of far nor...

Reusable vs. Disposable Items

Jan 16, 2022

Disposable products are a common part of everyday life for most folks - think single-use items like plastic cutlery, paper plates, shopping bags from the grocery store, napkins, the coffee cup from...

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

Dec 10, 2021

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...

6 Retro Products That Are a Blast From the Past

Sep 30, 2021

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 ...

8 Graphic Design Mistakes to Avoid

Sep 1, 2021

From social media graphics and website layouts to creating a cohesive grouping of promotional products, there are plenty of opportunities to flex your creative muscles and grow your business at the...

Branding 101: Let’s Talk Logos

Aug 10, 2021

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...

Graphic Design Terms Everyone Should Know

Jul 26, 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 yo...