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Case Study: Financial Industry
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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 Invaluable Marketing Books to Help Grow Your Brand
Jan 07
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 ReadingCase Study: Don't Run from this Promo!
Dec 31, 2019
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 membershi...
Continue ReadingWhy You Should Buy USA-Made
Dec 24, 2019
During times of growing uncertainty in the global markets, customers are becoming more and more interested in purchasing American-made items. Buying American-made is about more than just patriotism &n...
Continue Reading6 High-Tech Promotional Products
Dec 17, 2019
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 ReadingCase Study: Sharper Students
Dec 09, 2019
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 ReadingCase Study: Employee Appreciation Gift
Dec 02, 2019
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. They c...
Continue Reading7 Promotional Products Perfect for Weddings
Nov 25, 2019
Adding names, monograms, or wedding dates to wedding favors is a great way to increase the wow-factor of any event. After everyone leaves the reception, these personalized gifts are there to help them...
Continue ReadingDrink It In: 6 Drinkware Products to Quench Your Thirst
Nov 18, 2019
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 ReadingCase Study: College Fair Giveaway
Nov 11, 2019
Description: 4" Mini Plush Buddies Frog with Shirt Industry: Education What it was purchased for: A community college was looking for a giveaway item to have at their booth for the upcoming college ...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Computer Repair At Your Fuzzy Fingertips
Nov 04, 2019
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 Reading4 Steps to #Winning Social Media
Oct 28, 2019
Social media is one of the fastest growing and ever-changing media platforms in existence. What began as an online community for the younger generations, now encompasses billions of people across the ...
Continue Reading6 Tradeshow Staples That are Made in the USA
Oct 20, 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 ReadingCase Study: Guess the Flavor Lip Balm
Oct 13, 2019
Guess the Flavor Lip Balm Organization Health Insurance Organization Product Featured Lip Balm & Lip Balm Sleeve Goal of Promotion Generating positive reinforce...
Continue Reading7 Ways to Instantly Make Your Website More User-Friendly
Oct 06, 2019
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 ReadingWhy You Need Promotional Products
Sep 29, 2019
In a world of ever-changing advertisement trends, there is one marketing solution that never grows old – promotional products. Studies show promotional products were ranked as the highest advert...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Boosting Trade Show Booth Traffic
Sep 21, 2019
The “Golden Lanyard” to Boosting Trade Show Booth Traffic Organization: Health Care Organization Product Featured: Cotton Water Bottle Strap Goal of Promotion: D...
Continue Reading10 Must-Have Tech Products and Accessories
Sep 14, 2019
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 ReadingSchool's in Session: 7 Essential Supplies for Students
Sep 07, 2019
Students are back in the classroom and parents are scrambling to purchase all of the necessary supplies on each teacher’s checklist. From three different types of pencils, calculators, and folde...
Continue Reading6 Promotional Products to Fit Your Budget
Aug 31, 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 ReadingGet Ready for Game Day! 5 Promotional Products for Sports Teams
Aug 24, 2019
Having high-quality equipment and gear is an important part of every team no matter how big or small. When your team walks out onto the field, you want them to stand out from the crowd and show off th...
Continue Reading16 Ways Color Affects Your Branding and Marketing
Aug 16, 2019
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 advanta...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Brighten Their Day
Aug 09, 2019
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 ReadingOur Top 10 Favorite Eco-Friendly Products
Aug 02, 2019
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 produ...
Continue Reading7 Financial Products That Are a Great Investment
Jul 26, 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 Reading8 Elegant & Engravable Promotional Products
Jul 19, 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 Reading6 Promotional Products That Put Safety First
Jul 12, 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 Reading8 Dental Products That Will Make You Smile
Jul 04, 2019
Promotional products are great for handing out after patient visits, at conferences and events, or to have available in your reception area. Here are our 8 favorite dental promotional products that he...
Continue ReadingCase Study: A Picture is Worth...a Nice Donation
May 30, 2019
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 photog...
Continue ReadingThese Are the Tech-Savvy Promotional Products You Are Looking For
May 23, 2019
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 ReadingCase Study: Safety First
May 15, 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 Reading6 Retro Products That Are a Blast From the Past
May 08, 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 ReadingCase Study: What Does Your Phone Stand For?
May 01, 2019
Product: Phone Stand Industry: Financial What it was purchased for: A local financial institution needed a giveaway item for current and potential clients. It had to be useful to keep their name in ...
Continue ReadingCase Study: A Flavorful Promotion
Apr 24, 2019
A Flavorful Promotion Boosts This Credit Union’s Popularity Organization: Credit Union Product Featured: Lip Balm Goal of Promotion: Generate New Loans Description of Case Hi...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Happy to Hang Around
Apr 16, 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 ReadingAdvice for Getting the Most Out of a Business Trip
Apr 09, 2019
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 Graphic & Web Design Cheat Sheet
Apr 02, 2019
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 ReadingCase Study: Rock out on the Run
Mar 26, 2019
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 us...
Continue Reading5 Out of the Box Promotional Products We Love…and You Will Too!
Mar 19, 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 ReadingCase Study: This Promotional Product is in the Bag
Mar 12, 2019
Description: Laundry Bag Industry: Financial What it was purchased for: A credit union wanted to target college students and offer them an incentive to open a new account. They chose a stock design,...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Save the Date, Save the Day
Mar 04, 2019
Description: Trifold Calendars Industry: Banking What it was purchased for: A local bank wanted a way to thank their new customers with a promotional gift item that would have a high perceived value...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Jot It Down
Feb 25, 2019
Description: Mini Flip Pad Jotter Industry: Financial What it was purchased for: An investment firm wanted to promote their new financial blog to their existing customers with a memorable branded it...
Continue Reading5 Office Toys That Will Bring Your Brand Joy
Feb 18, 2019
Look around your office and you will probably find that your coworkers’ desktops are riddled with a variety of knick-knacks, toys, puzzles, and stress balls. Office toys are a great way ...
Continue Reading3 Simple Ways to Boost Your Mood Right Now
Feb 11, 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 ReadingWhat Millennials Want (And How to Work With Them)
Feb 04, 2019
Many people agree that there is a high demand to diversify the workforce with young specialists bearing fresh ideas and new perspectives. Furthermore, we need to prepare this growing generation for le...
Continue Reading30 Quotes That Will Motivate You to Succeed
Jan 28, 2019
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 Reading6 Promotional Products That Put the “Fun” in Fundraiser
Jan 21, 2019
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 Budget-Friendly Products to Drive High-End Sales
Jan 13, 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 Reading4 Ways to Improve Communication
Jan 06, 2019
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 Reading'Tis the Season to Bring out Our Favorite Holiday Gift Ideas!
Dec 30, 2018
It’s that time again! The holidays are around the corner and you’re probably thinking about everything you need to do between now and the new year. For most of us, that includes client and...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Recycle, Reuse, Read a Book!
Dec 23, 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
Dec 16, 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: Beach Balls? Bingo!
Dec 09, 2018
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 Reading8 Promo Products That Will Kick Start Your Goals
Dec 02, 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 Reading25 Insane Facts About Promotional Products
Nov 25, 2018
You don’t have to work in the field of promotional products to notice the impact they can have on any organization’s marketing efforts. As the most effective medium of advertising across a...
Continue Reading5 Military Themed Promotional Products
Nov 18, 2018
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 Reading7 Ways to Take Advantage of Your Lunch Break
Nov 11, 2018
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 ReadingBranding 101: What Makes a Brand Powerful
Nov 03, 2018
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, and t...
Continue ReadingYou Need More Cowbell
Oct 27, 2018
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: Raise Your Glass!
Oct 20, 2018
Objective A local brewery wanted an eye-catching promotional item to place on tables that would boost their alcohol sales and highlight their weekly specials while encouraging enrollment for their ta...
Continue ReadingThe Best Promotional Products for Sports Fanatics
Oct 13, 2018
With football season right around the corner, people are gearing up to support their favorite teams. Whether they’re grilling hot dogs at a tailgate or cheering in the stands, fans love we...
Continue ReadingA Lunch That Packs a Punch
Oct 06, 2018
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 ho...
Continue ReadingBoost Your Sales
Sep 29, 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 Reading3 Things Every Busy Professional Needs
Sep 22, 2018
If there’s one thing we never have enough of, it’s time. We haven’t quite figured out a way to freeze time yet, but we have found ways to save it. If you’re a busy professional...
Continue ReadingCharity Fundraiser
Sep 14, 2018
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 ReadingCase Study: Improve Sales and Traffic
Jun 27, 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 Reading6 Things You're Missing Out on by Not Using Promotional Products
Jun 20, 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 pro...
Continue ReadingBranding 101: Let’s Talk Logos
Jun 13, 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 ReadingTop 10 Promotional Product Ideas for the Construction Industry
Jun 06, 2019
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 prod...
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