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Your Brand Is Your Business - Market It!
Sep 08
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 wit...
Continue Reading6 Products to Take to Your Next Family Picnic
Aug 25
Ah yes, family picnics. The deli sandwiches, games, and abundance of sunshine. Summertime is the best time to fill up the basket, dust off the checkered blanket, and head out to your local park. &nbs...
Continue Reading4 Steps to #Winning Social Media
Aug 11
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 ReadingCase Study: Fresh Mesh Promotions
Jul 28
Market: Real EstateProduct Use: Incentive GiftPromotion: A high-end resort selected the Atlantis Mesh Beach Tote as an incentive gift for the visitors who attended their timeshare presentations. The...
Continue Reading5 Promo Products to Make Your Office Safer for Employees
Jul 14
As business’ doors open back up and employees step into the office, it’s essential to make sure they feel safe and comfortable as the return to their desks. Whether you own a business that...
Continue ReadingTexas Education Agency releases new guidelines on school reopenings
Jul 09
June 24, 2020 6:19 AM in News - Local By: Yuridia Gonzalez Share: Volume 90% ...
Continue ReadingParents will have more back-to-school choices, TEA says
Jul 09
BACK TO SCHOOL Parents will have more back-to-school choices, TEA says Wednesday, July 8, 2020 1:52PM Ad Duration00:00 PauseCurrent time00:33Seek 00:00...
Continue ReadingRefusing to wear face masks should be as taboo as drunk driving, science chief says
Jul 09
By Amy Woodyatt, CNN Updated 9:36 AM ET, Tue July 7, 2020 Passengers wearing face masks at Waterloo station in London as face coverings become mandatory on public...
Continue ReadingGov. Greg Abbott orders Texans in most counties to wear masks in public
Jul 09
Abbott previously resisted calls for such an order and at one point banned local governments from requiring masks. First-time violators will be issued a warning, though repeat offenders could be f...
Continue ReadingGov. Abbott’s mask order met with mixed reactions from Texans
Jul 09
Dug Begley , Diego Mendoza-Moyers and Sarah Smith July 3, 2020 Updated: July 4, 2020 12:23 p.m. Comments 8 1of8Jenny Nguyen, 51, wea...
Continue ReadingTop Ten Reasons to Wear a Mask
Jul 09
10. So the kids can go back to school. The best way to keep the kids safe at school is to make sure the level of COVID-19 in your community is very low. Wear a mask to make...
Continue ReadingSimple Supply & Demand
Jul 09
Supply and demand is a model of microeconomics. It describes how a price is formed in a market economy. There are two determining factors on such a market, the ...
Continue ReadingSocial Distancing Made Simple
Jul 09
Published on Apr. 03, 2020 Social distancing. It’s the new buzz phrase and one of the key tings we should all be doing to help stop the spread of the new coronavirus (COVID-19). It&r...
Continue ReadingThe Year is 2020 – It’s time to go Digital
Jul 09
By Aubrey Berkowitz January 9, 2020 2020 is here. It’s fun to reflect on the fact that classic “future” movies included years that have already expired. Back to the Future 2 ...
Continue Reading7 reasons to take your brick-and-mortar store online
Jul 09
by Jennifer Benjamin Updated on : 2016-08-24 6 minute read Share Post The retail landscape has bee...
Continue ReadingWhen and How to Wash Your Hands
Jul 09
During the Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19) pandemic, keeping hands clean is especially important to help prevent the virus from spreading. Handwashi...
Continue ReadingCleaning and Disinfecting Your Facility
Jul 09
Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Facility Everyday Steps, Steps When Someone is Sick, and Considerations for Employers Updated April 28, 2020 Other Languages Print Page ...
Continue ReadingCOVID-19: Safety Tips for You
Jul 09
May 13, 2020 As some communities begin to reopen during the global coronavirus (COVID-19) p...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Pull Up a Chair and Stay Awhile
Jun 30
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 dollars...
Continue Reading5 Simple Tips to Organize and Run Effective Meetings
Jun 15
If you work from 9 to 5, chances are you’ve sat in a meeting before. Whether it be a brainstorm session or roundtable discussion, it doesn’t matter the industry you are in, meetings are in...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Jot It Down
Jun 01
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 ReadingCase Study: Jamming Out
May 18
A shopping mall was holding a summer promotion to increase traffic during typically slower months. Visitors to the complex were given a “passport” to take to different stores within the ma...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Raise Your Glass
May 03
The NY Yankees wanted to create special commemorative bottles to celebrate Derek Jeter’s accomplishments at Yankee Stadium. They chose 150 magnum-sized (1.5L) bottles with a special logo and Jet...
Continue Reading6 Morning Routine Products That Will Wake Anyone Up
Apr 19
Everyone has their very own personalized morning routine. It doesn't matter if you wake up 3 hours before work or 20 minutes before you have to rush out the door, with Pop-Tart in hand, we all have ou...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Guess the Flavor Lip Balm
Apr 05
Guess the Flavor Lip Balm Organization Health Insurance Organization Product Featured Lip Balm & Lip Balm Sleeve Goal of Promotion Generating positive reinforce...
Continue ReadingCustomer Experience + Branding: The Relationship Goals of Marketing
Mar 22
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 diffi...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Keeping Colds at Bay, One Spritz at a Time
Mar 07
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 C...
Continue ReadingHow to Work Smarter, Not Harder
Feb 22
Do you ever find that no matter how hard you're working, you're not getting the results you want? You put in the long hours at the office, you answer every email, you skip lunch, and yet you're still ...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Inking Impressions
Feb 08
Portability and permanence are among the desirable traits sought in an effective promotional product. A company was looking for a unique self-promotion that incorporated these elements and decided on ...
Continue ReadingHow to Make Resolutions You'll Actually Keep
Jan 25
As the new year rolls around, we are constantly writing out as many goals as we can think of. Unsurprisingly, these goals seem to fall short around mid-January. The only goals that are within your gra...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Raise Your Glass!
Jan 11
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 Reading7 Promotional Products For Those On the Go
Dec 28, 2019
According to a 2016 AAA Foundation report, American drivers spend an average of more than 17,600 minutes behind the wheel each year. Now, imagine that someone is looking at products with your logo for...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Getting Bent out of Shape for More Business
Dec 13, 2019
Product: Gel Stress Toy Client: Health Food Store What it was purchased for: As a gift to reward customers for spending over a certain amount. Why it worked: The gel stress toy which, unlike the fo...
Continue ReadingRelax and Unwind With These 10 Promo Products
Nov 29, 2019
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, ...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Hay, Where'd You Get That Tote?
Nov 15, 2019
Description: Large Boat ToteIndustry: Sports / FitnessWhat it was purchased for: Horse show giveawaysHow it was distributed: A local horse show needed gifts for their major contributors. A VIP t...
Continue ReadingMust-Have Promotional Products for the Real Estate Industry
Oct 31, 2019
Real estate promotional products are a memorable way to stay top of mind with your clients by promoting your brand, while also giving something back to your clients. Whether it’s part of a direc...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Don't Run from this Promo!
Oct 17, 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 ReadingPromotional Golf Products That Are Made in the USA
Oct 03, 2019
These golf-themed promotional products are a hole-in-one! Add your logo to take your company’s golf tournament or event to the next level. Treat golfers to custom golf balls, umbrellas, ...
Continue ReadingDrive Traffic with These 6 Trade Show Ideas
Sep 19, 2019
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 e...
Continue Reading8 Dental Products That Will Make You Smile
Sep 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 Reading7 Promotional Products for When You’re Feeling Lucky
Aug 21, 2019
Whether you’re a casino looking for new ways to entice players to visit or you’re putting together a casino themed event, there are plenty of promotional products for you! Add your logo an...
Continue ReadingGraphic Design Terms Everyone Should Know
Aug 07, 2019
It can be hard to communicate with a design team on a project when the designers speak their very own language. That’s why we have a rundown of words you may come across frequently that can save...
Continue Reading6 Retro Products That Are a Blast From the Past
Jul 24, 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 Reading6 Promotional Products to Fit Your Budget
Jul 10, 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 ReadingCase Study: Rock out on the Run
May 28, 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 Promo Products for People Who Love to Plan
Apr 30, 2019
Calendars, planners, and clocks are some of the most popular promotional products because they are useful, inexpensive, and receive innumerable impressions on a daily basis. Brand these everyday essen...
Continue Reading5 Promo Products That Are Bright, Light, and Ready to Excite
Apr 16, 2019
Looking for some promotional products to outshine the competition? Need some LED magic to illuminate your brand? We’ve got you covered with this selection of super fun promotional produc...
Continue Reading5 Environmentally-Friendly Promotional Products
Apr 02, 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 products t...
Continue Reading6 Promotional Products That Put the “Fun” in Fundraiser
Mar 18, 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 ReadingCase Study: Look, Ma, No Hands!
Mar 04, 2019
Description: Auto Air Vent Magnetic Phone Mount Industry: Technology What it was purchased for: A technology business was looking for a giveaway item that was unique but also fit within their budget...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Success on Campus
Feb 18, 2019
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 st...
Continue ReadingGive Your School Clubs a Boost With These Promotional Products
Feb 04, 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 ...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Brighten Their Day
Jan 21, 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 ReadingCase Study: Beach Balls? Bingo!
Jan 07, 2019
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 ReadingCase Study: A Hole in One Promotion
Dec 24, 2018
Product: Jumbo Cooler Bag Industry: Agriculture What it was purchased for: These bags were given out to participants in a company golf tournament. How it was distributed: All participants received ...
Continue ReadingResort Incentive Yields Oceans of Opportunity
Dec 10, 2018
A five-star resort that frequently hosts corporate events for Fortune 500 companies wanted to reach out to corporate guests to entice them to return for family vacations. The goal was for the guests t...
Continue ReadingHow One Hour Can Determine Your Success
Nov 26, 2018
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 ave...
Continue ReadingEmployee Appreciation Gift
Nov 11, 2018
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 ReadingCase Study: Recycle, Reuse, Read a Book!
Oct 28, 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: Sharper Students
Oct 14, 2018
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: It's in the Bag
Sep 30, 2018
Description Non-Woven Shopper Tote Bag Industry Bookstore What it was purchased for A large Metropolitan Community College Bookstore wanted to feature a reusable shopping bag to the students who ...
Continue ReadingBoost Branding
Sep 16, 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 ro...
Continue ReadingWhy You Need Promotional Products
Sep 01, 2018
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 Reading8 Promo Products That Will Kick Start Your Goals
Aug 18, 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 Reading7 Ways to Instantly Make Your Website More User-Friendly
Aug 04, 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...
Continue Reading6 Things You're Missing out on by Not Using Promotional Products
Jul 21, 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 product b...
Continue ReadingDrink It In: 6 Drinkware Products to Quench Your Thirst
Jul 07, 2018
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 Reading10 Must-Have Tech Products and Accessories
Jun 23, 2018
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 Reading7 Promo Products That Will Get the Party Started
Jun 15, 2018
Do you remember the birthday parties you went to when you were a kid? And the party favors you received at the end of the festivities? Sometimes, those parting gifts were the highlight of the party. B...
Continue ReadingAdvice for Getting the Most Out of a Business Trip
Jun 09, 2018
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 ReadingTop 8 Promotional Products for Real Estate Professionals
May 26, 2018
If you work in real estate, you know that your field generates billions of dollars in revenue per year in residential, commercial and industrial sectors. And you could pocket a good amount of that yie...
Continue Reading16 Ways Color Affects Your Branding and Marketing
May 12, 2018
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 ReadingGame On: 10 Promo Product Games We Love!
Apr 28, 2018
From traditional favorites to new and trendy games, you can put your brand at the center of the fun whether it is at a tailgate, a special party or event, or just around the office. Bean Bag To...
Continue Reading3D is the Key
Apr 14, 2018
A company was looking for unique items to commemorate the celebration of its 45th year in business. They wanted to incorporate a new logo that communicated the anniversary as well as the range of prod...
Continue ReadingSeven Rules To Being Well Connected
Mar 30, 2018
by Chris Fralic 1. Convey Genuine Appreciation. In observing that people are more likely to like you if they are liked by you, actively project both warmth and high energy. Convey that you ...
Continue ReadingFresh Tactics For Effective Follow Up
Mar 30, 2018
by Avery Blank 1. Share an article or update. Use your follow-up to educate the receiver and stay relevant. For example, share a relevant and timely article that you came across. Or send an upda...
Continue ReadingHow To Give Negative Feedback In A Positive Way
Mar 30, 2018
By John Reh 1. Be calm. When giving constructive feedback to improve an individual's behavior, you want to be calm in your approach. If it's an emotional issue, let your emotions subside be...
Continue ReadingGood Leaders Don't Make These Five Mistakes
Mar 30, 2018
By Kate Zabriskie 1. Don't promote people into leadership roles just because they have the technical skills. Just because the person has the right background or skill set does not mean that p...
Continue ReadingHow to Gain Inspiration in 5 Minutes
Dec 13, 2017
People demand a lot of creativity from professionals these days. We live in the era of media overload, where viral video marketing and colorful infographics have become accepted means of engaging an a...
Continue ReadingThe Best Promotional Products for Sports Fanatics
Aug 24, 2017
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 ReadingThe Three C's of Teamwork
Mar 30, 2017
by Douglas R. Conant Competence. It might seem obvious, but the first ingredient to a high-performing team is whether the team has the capacity and competence to do the job. Although the busines...
Continue ReadingHow to Move your Idea Forward
Mar 16, 2017
by John Butman I come up with ideas all the time—and in all the strangest places—like when I'm drying my hair, driving to or from work or just before I fall asleep. Sound familiar? 1.&nb...
Continue ReadingSix Steps to Build a Superstar Team
Feb 22, 2017
by JP Moery 1. Hold a daily pep rally. Moery says that he begins every morning with a team meeting where they have a discussion about the fundamentals of the business for up to 30 minute...
Continue ReadingTop 10 Promotional Product Ideas for the Construction Industry
Jun 26, 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...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Lunchtime Loot
Jun 12, 2019
A restaurant supply company was planning its annual company picnic for employees and their families. Every year, the company gives employees a nice gift in the $10 range. This year, the company chose ...
Continue ReadingSwing, Batter! The Best MLB Promotions
May 14, 2019
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...
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