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

Jul 8

When it comes to marketing, businesses have more options than ever before. You might use digital ads, social media, email marketing, events, sponsorships, and many other options. Each one has its ...

5 Invaluable Marketing Books to Help Grow Your Brand

Jun 23

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 res...

Reusable vs. Disposable Items

May 25

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 cu...

Sustainability & Environmental Responsibility: Why it Matters

Mar 29

As the reality of our planet's changing climate is becoming more and more apparent, being committed to sustainability has become a business imperative in the eyes of consumers. According to a 2018 ...

Case Study: Keep it Cooler

Jan 30

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...

Branding 101: What Makes a Brand Powerful

Jun 17, 2025

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...

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

Mar 10, 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...

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

Jan 12, 2025

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...

Relax and Unwind With These 10 Promo Products

Oct 19, 2024

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

Sep 20, 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. ...

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

Sep 5, 2024

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...

Lead a Healthier Lifestyle With These 6 Promotional Products

Mar 31, 2024

Eating healthy. Weight management. Working out five times a week. There are many health-related resolutions we set at the beginning of a new year. But, do we follow through with them? Many times, t...

6 Purr-fect Promo Products for Cat Lovers

Jan 5, 2024

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...

How Promo Products Can Tell Your Brand's Story

Nov 24, 2023

Stories are powerful. From sharing stories around the campfire to writing fictional novels, storytelling has connected people together for thousands of years. But, have you ever considered storyte...

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

Nov 9, 2023

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 ...

Craft the Perfect Trade Show Swag Bag

Jul 18, 2023

Virtual tradeshows are definitely here to stay, and that isn't a bad thing! Not only are virtual tradeshows a lot more cost-effective for the organization hosting them, but they're also cheaper for...

Using Customer Profiles to Find the Perfect Promo Products

Jun 5, 2023

When business owners are asked about the customers they serve, many times, their response is: “Well, we serve everyone…” If a company served everyone, it would be impossible to ...

The History of Promotional Products

Jan 13, 2023

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...

It's Party Thyme: 7 Products for Plant Lovers

Dec 29, 2022

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...