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Residential Real Estate Promotional Products

Aug 17

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...

Reusable vs. Disposable Items

Jul 19

Disposable products are everywhere in daily life. Think about single-use items like plastic cutlery, paper plates, shopping bags, napkins, and coffee cups from the drive-thru. While these are conve...

5 Invaluable Marketing Books to Help Grow Your Brand

Jun 12

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...

How to Put Together an Onboarding Kit

Jun 4

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 ...

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

May 21

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...

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

Mar 30

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...

Case Study: Thank You for Spooning

Jan 22

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...

6 Retro Products That Are a Blast From the Past

Dec 31, 2025

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 ...

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

Nov 9, 2025

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 ...

The Best Apps For Organization

Oct 18, 2025

For many of us, keeping organized and productive seems to be the goal that haunts us throughout the year - especially in an increasingly digital age where social media, a million calendar reminders...

12 Coolest Squeeze Products to Relieve Your Stress

Aug 12, 2025

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...

Case Study: This Promotional Product is in the Bag

Jun 1, 2025

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...

5 Black-Belt Worthy Karate Promo Products

Apr 26, 2025

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...

5 Fail-Proof Ideas for Your Business Instagram

Mar 29, 2025

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

Jan 17, 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...

Your Brand Is Your Business - Market It!

Jan 3, 2025

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 ...

Relax and Unwind With These 10 Promo Products

Jul 14, 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...

Using Customer Profiles to Find the Perfect Promo Products

Jan 6, 2024

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 build a successfu...

Craft the Perfect Trade Show Swag Bag

Dec 22, 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...

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

Dec 15, 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 Hot Sauces Sure to Blow Your Socks Off

Sep 9, 2023

Finding a new, good hot sauce nowadays is almost like when Indiana Jones triumphantly grabs the idol at the beginning of Raiders of the Lost Ark. It may have taken you traversing through the aisles...

6 Purr-fect Promo Products for Cat Lovers

Aug 3, 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...

A Quick Guide to Promotional Bags

Jul 5, 2023

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 ...

Swing, Batter! The Best MLB Promotions

May 29, 2023

Looking beyond the peanuts and Cracker Jacks, there are some creative new promotions heading to major league baseball stadiums this season! The tradition of these MLB giveaways dates all the way b...

6 Products to Show Your Support for Breast Cancer Awareness

Mar 10, 2023

Suppose you're looking for a cause to support to make sure that your business is responsible and giving back to the community. In that case, breast cancer awareness is an excellent choice because i...

Lead a Healthier Lifestyle With These 6 Promotional Products

Mar 3, 2023

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...

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

Nov 21, 2022

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. ...

8 Graphic Design Mistakes to Avoid

Nov 13, 2022

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...

What Makes Gen Z Tick?

Sep 16, 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...

Case Study: Keep it Cooler

Aug 17, 2022

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...

Your Guide to Drinkware

Aug 10, 2022

Mugs, tumblers, and bottles...oh my! There is an abundance of variety available when it comes to promotional drinkware, which can make it difficult to decide what is the best choice for your brand....

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

Apr 29, 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...

6 Products to Grow Your Business!

Mar 30, 2022

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...

6 Products to Welcome Students Back to School

Aug 24, 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...

How to Create Buzz Around a Launch With Promo Products

Aug 9, 2021

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...

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

Jul 11, 2021

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 Benefits of Customer Loyalty Programs

Jun 26, 2021

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...

The History of Promotional Products

Mar 17, 2021

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...