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Swing for the Fences with Baseball Promotional Products

May 23, 2025

There's nothing quite like the crack of the bat, the roar of the crowd, and the smell of popcorn in the air. It's baseball season, and that means big opportunities for standout brand promotions. Wi...

How to Use Promo to Show Appreciation to Teachers

Aug 30, 2024

Teachers are the backbone of our society! They help shape our little legends into the people they will become, give them the knowledge they need to succeed and support them through the ups and down...

School is in Session!

May 31, 2024

Did you know that one of the top industries that make purchases in the promotional products industry is education? Think about it! There are so many opportunities in this industry, from colleges al...

2 Cool 4 School Promo

Aug 18, 2023

Much to many students' dismay, back-to-school time is practically here! School promos are one of the top-selling promotional products, and we've searched high and low to find you the best school pr...

8 Promotional Product Ideas for Students of All Ages

Apr 21, 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...

Terrific Shirt Promos!

Mar 31, 2023

Shirts are one of the hottest promotional products on the market. How can you personalize this fashion staple and make your mark in your industry? Look no further, for we have five promotional shir...

5 Unique Products for Healthcare

Feb 17, 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...

Under the Sea!

Oct 28, 2022

Take a deep dive into the ocean blue with under-the-sea-themed promo products! From aquariums to nautical giveaways, sail away from the competition with items that will surely make a splash! Wet...

These Promos Put the "Fun" in Fundraiser!

Jun 10, 2022

Between all the different sports, clubs, and extracurriculars at school, there are plenty of reasons to raise money! Whether you're looking to fund the football team's trip to a tournament, the dra...

Craft the Perfect Trade Show Swag Bag

Mar 4, 2022

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...

Case Study: Take a Map!

Dec 7, 2021

Objective: A university wanted a practical handout to give to prospective students, alumni, and other campus visitors. The handout was intended for first-time visitors and those who hadn't been o...

6 Products to Welcome Students Back to School

Aug 6, 2021

"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...

Case Study: Time for a Rebrand

Jul 9, 2021

Objective: A university had just completed a major rebrand complete with a new logo and wanted to make sure they had all the necessary branded items for functions throughout the year. They had prev...

Case Study: A Shoe-In

Jun 4, 2021

Golf Mesh Shoe Bag for Association Tournaments A national golf association wanted a giveaway item for golfers in weekend tournaments and high school students considering golf at the collegiate lev...

Return of the Events: 6 Products for Concerts and More

May 13, 2021

Live music is back! Venues are opening their doors, and artists are announcing tour dates again. After more than a year of few to no events for most places, bands, club promoters, venue owners, and...

Case Study: Staying Safe for Back-to-School

Feb 5, 2021

A private school held an online meeting to outline plans for returning to school safely during the Coronavirus pandemic. As a follow-up, the school sent information packets to students' parents. Ea...

6 Promotional Products for Religious Institutions

Jan 22, 2021

Religion and spirituality are shared experiences that bring communities together, and promotional products are a great way to help get your message to those who want to hear it. Whether you're look...

The Power of Promo: Why People Love Freebies

Sep 19, 2020

Getting free items can feel like winning the lottery. Whether it's a free sample at the grocery store or a free trial of your favorite streaming service, it is always exciting to get something for ...

Case Study: A StuPENdous Promotion

Sep 4, 2020

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: The Write Way

Jul 18, 2020

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 ...

Case Study: Wave Hello to Recognition

Jul 3, 2020

Item: JAFFA® Wave Award Purpose: Welcome gift for incentive winners Audience: Software company sales representatives A software company held a sales incentive contest for reps to win a trip t...

Case Study: Good Deeds for Kids in Need

Jun 19, 2020

Item: Landscape Mesh Tote Purpose: Fundraising Gala gift bag Audience: Kids in Need Foundation supporters The Kids in Need Foundation Gala is one of the organization's largest fundraising eve...

Case Study: Info in a Flash

Jun 5, 2020

Item: 8GB Custom USB 2.0 Flash Drive Purpose: Provide information about the school and programs Audience: Students and prospective students A community college was looking for a unique way to...

Case Study: Zip It Up

Apr 3, 2020

Description: Hit Sports Pack with Front Zipper Industry: Broadcast Media/Telecommunication What it was purchased for: A cellular provider needed giveaways for an event at a major university...

Case Study: Wheelie Important Paperwork

Feb 13, 2020

Market: Automotive Objective: A motorcycle dealership wanted professional, branded document pouches to hold important paperwork for new customers to take home after their motorcycle purchase...

6 Tradeshow Staples That are Made in the USA

Jan 30, 2020

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 en...

Case Study: Do the Wave

Jan 16, 2020

Market: School Objective: A school's athletic program was struggling to pay for recurring expenses. Game attendance had dropped over the previous year, and alumni attendance was weak. The sc...

Imprint Everything: A Guide to Printing Methods

Jan 2, 2020

Once you've found the perfect promotional product for your business or organization, the next step is to emblazon it with your logo or message. Depending on the item, there may be multiple decorati...

School's in Session: 7 Essential Supplies for Students

Dec 18, 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 folders ...

Case Study: The Weather is Snow Joke

Dec 4, 2019

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. Th...

Case Study: Keep Warm Buddy Set

Nov 20, 2019

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...

Lanyards: Everything You Need to Know

Nov 6, 2019

When it's time to choose the perfect lanyard for your company or organization, you may not be aware of all the things to consider when purchasing your new supplies. Lanyards come in many different ...

Case Study: A Prom Ticket Keepsake

Oct 23, 2019

A Prom Ticket Keepsake Organization High School Product Featured Neoprene Bracelet Goal of Promotion Issuing prom tickets ...

A Quick Guide to Promotional Bags

Oct 8, 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 - and for ...

Case Study: Spec-Tacular Promotions

Sep 24, 2019

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 that...

Case Study: Wine for the Win

Sep 10, 2019

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...

Win Big With These Promotional Products for Sports Lovers

Aug 27, 2019

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 for sports lovers! 1. C...

Case Study: Boosting Trade Show Booth Traffic

Aug 13, 2019

The "Golden Lanyard" to Boosting Trade Show Booth Traffic Organization: Health Care Organization Product Featured: Cotton Water Bottle Strap Goal of Promotion: Driving Traffic to Trade ...

6 USA-Made Products Especially for Kids

Jul 30, 2019

Who didn't enjoy getting to dig through the prize basket after a trip to the dentist or the bank? It's a fact - children love giveaways. Get your brand, school, or organization in front of both chi...

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

Jul 16, 2019

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Case Study: A New Way to Do Cross-Promotions

Jul 2, 2019

Clever Meets Subtle: A New Way to Do Cross-Promotions Organization: Department Store Product Featured: Lanyard with Vinyl Pouch Goal of Promotion: Promoting Store Sales Description of Case ...

Case Study: This Promotional Product is in the Bag

Jun 17, 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 desi...

Give Your School Clubs a Boost With These Promotional Products

Jun 3, 2019

School clubs are an essential part of student life, and we've got the essential pieces you need to make the clubs a big success. These are promotional products that you can use for both to help ide...

5 Promotional Products for School That Are 2 Cool 2-B 4-Got-N

May 20, 2019

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 ...

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

May 6, 2019

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: Keeping Colds at Bay, One Spritz at a Time

Apr 22, 2019

Keeping Colds at Bay, One Spritz at a Time Organization High School Product Featured Spray Hand Sanitizer Goal of Promotion To promote good health for the winter season Description of Cas...

Case Study: Let the Games Begin!

Apr 8, 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. ...

5 Environmentally-Friendly Promotional Products

Mar 24, 2019

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 product...

Why You Need Promotional Products

Mar 10, 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 advertisi...

5 Steps to Achieving Your Goals

Feb 24, 2019

If you've ever watched a TED talk or listened to any of your teachers in school, you'll know that setting goals are the stepping stones to getting where you want to be in life. You watch one video ...

Case Study: Sharper Students

Feb 10, 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 advocate...

The Best Promotional Products for Sports Fanatics

Jan 27, 2019

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 wearing al...

Case Study: Recycle, Reuse, Read a Book!

Jan 13, 2019

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 studen...

Drive Traffic with these 6 Trade Show Ideas

Dec 29, 2018

Tradeshows are important opportunities for your company to reach out to customers and prospects face-to-face and make lasting impressions. Make sure you're prepared with the proper supplies to ensu...

Why You Should Be Having More Fun at Work

Dec 15, 2018

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 enjoying yourself at wor...

Charity Fundraiser

Dec 1, 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 ...

Case Study: Computer Repair At Your Fuzzy Fingertips

Nov 17, 2018

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...

Case Study: College Fair Giveaway

Nov 3, 2018

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 colle...

7 Ways to Instantly Make Your Website More User-Friendly

Oct 20, 2018

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 help you...

30 Quotes That Will Motivate You to Succeed

Oct 6, 2018

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 succeedi...

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

Sep 22, 2018

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...

5 Ways to Boost Employee Morale

Sep 7, 2018

When it comes to building a successful company culture, maintaining positive employee attitude is key. Not only are happy employees more productive, but your company is also more likely to attract ...

Case Study: Plastics Make it Possible

Aug 24, 2018

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...

Boost Branding

Aug 10, 2018

A local insurance agent wanted a way to connect with her customers and capture new leads with a useful promotional item that would also boost her personal branding and promote her services all year...

Success on Campus

Aug 10, 2018

A large university needed a useful tool to promote its school app to students and faculty because it wanted to use the app to communicate important college news and upcoming events. Since most stud...

Improve Sales and Traffic

Aug 10, 2018

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...

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