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5 New Ideas to Spark Creativity

Aug 7

Are you having trouble coming up with new creative ideas? If you're planning an employee gift, organizing a team event, promoting an art business, or just looking for unique giveaways, creative ...

Case Study: YUKON 17 oz. Double Wall Party Cup for the Sustainability Win

Jul 7

Surf-inspired activewear brands like ROXY® are stoked with our YUKON design-fondly known as The Party Cup™. It's double-wall insulated, so it keeps refreshments cool on the beach while the talent...

Case Study: Health & Wellness Spas

Jun 7

Products Javalina Jewel® Pen Industry Health Wellness Spas Application Future Visits A day spa wanted to ensure that its guests always received the royal treatment. To encourage fee...

Case Study: A StuPENdous Promotion

May 7

Description: Dart Pen Industry: Technology What it was purchased for: A data storage company wanted an item they could put on their company store website in which branches or divisions could purc...

Case Study: Stick to the Schedule

Apr 6

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 Distri...

Braving Campground Antics with the SAHARA Sports Bottle

Mar 6

Camping isn't always a vacation, y'all. Seasonal KOA® Work Kampers help KOA owners wrangle feisty RV transients (a.k.a. retirees) for their supper. The least they deserve is a free RV hookup...AN...

5 Corporate Gifts Your Clients Will Love

Feb 5

Corporate gifts are a great way to thank your clients for keeping you in business. When done right, they can also function as employee rewards/incentives. Here are a few of our favorite promotional...

How to be an Empathetic Leader and Still Get the Job Done

Jan 5

Empathy is the ability to feel the same emotions felt by someone else. This trait allows you to feel pain for a friend whose going through a divorce, or excitement for a sister who was recently pro...

Salute Our Troops!

Dec 4, 2025

It doesn't matter if you're Army or Navy, Marines or Air Force or if you protect our home within the National Guard. We are proud to stand behind all of our vets - from World War II and on. We are ...

Case Study: Plastics Make it Possible

Nov 4, 2025

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...

Industry Mini Dive: The Trucking Industry

Oct 4, 2025

The trucking industry is an essential part of the economy, transporting goods across the country and keeping businesses running smoothly. With such an important role, it's crucial for trucking comp...

Print's Not Dead: How Print Products Can Work for You

Sep 3, 2025

In the past decade, many businesses have moved away from print marketing to focus almost entirely on digital marketing. You may have even heard people say that print is dead. However, print media h...

Case Study: Paw-se and Appreciate the Little Things

Aug 2, 2025

Description: Big Paw Bear Industry: Health Care / Pharmaceutical What it was purchased for: A senior living community was looking for holiday gifts for their residents. How it was distributed: W...

8 Promotional Products to Win Game Day

Jul 2, 2025

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 ...

A Marketer's (Tiny) Guide to Promo at Trade Shows

Jun 2, 2025

Trade show season is quickly approaching, and standing out in the sea of booths can feel like a daunting task. The competition is fierce, and capturing attention amid the hustle and bustle of the e...

5 Rockin' Promo Products for Bands, Musicians, and Music Venues

May 2, 2025

Music brings us all together! Whether you're a heavy metal, country, or even classical musical fan - we all have something in common with our love for music. And these promotional products definite...

How One Hour Can Determine Your Success

Apr 2, 2025

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 ...

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

Mar 1, 2025

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...

Case Study: I've Got You Covered

Jan 28, 2025

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...

Case Study: The Weather is Snow Joke

Dec 28, 2024

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....

Get On Your Feet!

Nov 27, 2024

Ready to get up and moving? Here are five fantastic promo ideas for any Zumba, dance or fitness class! 1. Tank Top 2. Exercise Mat 3. Backpack 4. Leggings 5. Resistance Bands Fee...

5 Promo Products for the Stay-at-Home Worker

Oct 27, 2024

Working from home has become the norm these days. It's also becoming increasingly difficult to separate our professional lives from our personal lives. From trying to make deadlines, cooking dinner...

Case Study: Adventure Awaits

Sep 26, 2024

An event promoter was compiling a gift box for top-tier ticket holders for a large-scale national summer concert tour. The Koozie® Adventure Dry Sack 10L was a natural fit for the outdoor lifestyle...

The Value of Custom Packaging

Aug 26, 2024

When you advertise your business or organization with promotional products, you want those items to be unique, interesting, and memorable. So, shouldn't that same principle apply to the packaging f...

6 Products to Hit the Beach With!

Jul 26, 2024

The warmer temps are definitely here to stay, and that means it's time for some seriously cool promo products! From company picnics to incentive trips and everything in between, the options for gif...

Case Study: Improve Sales and Traffic

Jun 26, 2024

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...

How to Create Buzz Around a Launch With Promo Products

May 25, 2024

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: Employee Appreciation Gift

Apr 25, 2024

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. The...

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

Feb 24, 2024

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. ...

Gifts Based on Enneagram Types

Jan 23, 2024

So, you're running out of gift ideas. Over the years, you've given your clients things they like, such as a cat Star Wars poster, tickets to see their favorite band, or even as far as their favorit...

8 Promotional Product Ideas for Students of All Ages

Dec 23, 2023

Whether it's a Big 12 university or an elementary school, people love to show off their school spirit! So, we chose eight promotional products that are perfect for both students and teachers of all...

Our Top 10 Favorite Eco-Friendly Products

Nov 23, 2023

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...

8 Elegant & Engravable Promotional Products

Oct 23, 2023

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 yo...

Case Study: Don't Bottle It Up

Sep 22, 2023

An oil gas company was building employee gift packages that would appeal to their entire workforce during the COVID-19 public health crisis. With employees working both at home and continuing to w...

6 Promotional Products to Relax With

Jul 21, 2023

Sometimes we all need an escape - even if it's just our own bathtub. Are your clients super busy and never seem to stop working? Or maybe your employees worked hard to get a product launched? Then ...

Top 10 Promotional Product Ideas for the Construction Industry

Jun 21, 2023

Whether you're working in the construction industry, cater to outdoor enthusiasts, or simply want to lead a company-wide safety session, having an array of timely, yet practical promotional product...

5 Unique Products for Healthcare

May 21, 2023

When you think about creating a fundraiser or give-back event involving healthcare, what kind of promo items come to mind? Today, I've found five unique healthcare promo products that are sure to p...

Case Study: Keep Warm Buddy Set

Apr 20, 2023

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...

How to Gain Inspiration in 5 Minutes

Mar 20, 2023

People demand a lot of creativity from professionals these days. We live in an era of media overload, where viral video marketing and colorful infographics have become accepted means to engage an a...

#Instagram Inspiration

Feb 19, 2023

Instagram is a fun app where you can discover the latest info on celebrities, influencers, and yes, even inspiration for promo products! From mega water jugs to party décor, see what is tren...

Case Study: A Comforting Friend

Jan 19, 2023

This ambulance service is very active in its local community. They use this plush Saint Bernard for children faced with the trauma of when an ambulance is needed. They consider their Saint Bernard ...

Case Study: Spec-Tacular Promotions

Dec 19, 2022

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: Welcome New Hires!

Nov 19, 2022

Objective A small business owner wanted an easy way to present important paperwork to new employees to help them stay organized in their first few months with the company. They wanted to instill p...

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

Oct 18, 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...

It's Pizza Time! 6 Pizza Products You'll Fall In Love For

Sep 18, 2022

Did you know that pizza has been around for a really long time? Pizza has been around since antiquity when the Romans, Egyptians, and the Greeks would all layer flatbreads with toppings, and even t...

Case Study: Shine Bright

Aug 17, 2022

Description: Sunglasses and Sunglass Case Industry: Food Beverage What it was purchased for: Summer is a big opportunity for coffee chains to sell frozen drinks. Part of an employee reward durin...

Case Study: Have a Seat

Jul 17, 2022

As the COVID-19 pandemic spread, a non-profit healthcare provider needed additional waiting room seating for their clinics and health centers across the state. As a non-profit, they needed an affor...

5 Quick Pick-Me-Ups You Can Send Your Employees at Home Right Now

Jun 16, 2022

Show your staff some much needed appreciation while they work from home with these inexpensive and mailable products. While many people are getting used to the "new normal" of working from home, w...

Case Study: The Write Way

May 16, 2022

Item: WideBody® Message Pen Purpose: Inform people about range of services Audience: Clients and general public A chiropractic office wanted to inform clients and others about their range of ...

5 Promotional Products that Give Back

Apr 16, 2022

Are you looking to capture people's attention? For a promotion that really packs a punch, consider choosing a product that partners your organization with a social good program. By giving back to a...

Case Study: Too Hot to Jot

Mar 15, 2022

Objective: Department managers wanted their new employees to have an easy way to take notes during the onboarding process. They wanted to incorporate company branding to keep their image consiste...

Case Study: Piece of Cake

Feb 15, 2022

Objective: A bakery owner had built solid connections with other service providers within their local event industry, but they were looking to grow their business within the wedding market. Produc...

5 Outside-the-Box Promotional Products for Your Next School Order

Jan 15, 2022

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! Wearables a...

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

Dec 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...

How to Protect Your Business From Hackers

Nov 14, 2021

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 invaluab...

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

Oct 14, 2021

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...

Customer Experience + Branding: The Relationship Goals of Marketing

Sep 14, 2021

Customer experience can make or break your company. How you and your employees treat customers directly reflects your brand's values. But the truth is, positive customer experiences can be difficul...

6 High-Tech Promotional Products

Aug 13, 2021

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've put togethe...

Cook Up a Storm With These 5 Promotional Products

Jul 13, 2021

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 products that...

It's Party Thyme: 7 Products for Plant Lovers

Jun 13, 2021

In recent years, home gardening has gone from a small hobby to a full-blown trend. Houseplants aren't just beautiful home décor- they're actually good for your health! Owning indoor plants c...

Case Study: Pull Up a Chair and Stay Awhile

May 13, 2021

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 doll...

6 Products Perfect for Pampering Mom on Mother's Day

Apr 13, 2021

Add your branding to these products and pamper moms everywhere on Mother's Day with these promo products essential for rest, relaxation and promoting your brand! 1. Wooden Reed Diffuser ...

Reel Them in With These 5 Cinematic Promo Products

Mar 12, 2021

Box office hits took a backseat this year as more people browsed through Netflix's new releases instead of venturing out to movie theaters. However, as many movie theaters reopen to the public, he...

Case Study: Bake in Business

Feb 12, 2021

Description: Set of 4 Measuring Cups Industry: Hospitality / Tourism What it was purchased for: A casino in the Milwaukee area wanted to spice up a "normal giveaway" with a theme. They had come t...

Five Frugal Promotions for the Cost-Savvy Consumer

Jan 12, 2021

Did you know that promotional products are one of the most cost-effective ways to market your business or organization? Because people hang on to promotional products and use them in their everyday...

6 Snap-Worthy Products for Every Photographer

Jan 12, 2021

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 their lunc...

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