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5 Black-Belt Worthy Karate Promo Products

Aug 27

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...

Your Guide to Drinkware

Aug 19

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....

Your Guide to Promo Hats

Aug 4

A hat is a hat, right? With so many different styles available, it's easy to get confused. With this quick guide to promotional headwear, you'll learn the differences between the various styles of ...

12 Coolest Squeeze Products to Relieve Your Stress

Jul 13

Are you looking for a promotional product that people will actually use, keep on their desk, and reach for again and again? Stress relievers make great giveaways because people like to interact wi...

5 Invaluable Marketing Books to Help Grow Your Brand

Apr 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...

5 Fail-Proof Ideas for Your Business Instagram

Apr 16

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...

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

Jan 10

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...

Relax and Unwind With These 10 Promo Products

Dec 26, 2025

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...

Case Study: Thank You for Spooning

Dec 11, 2025

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...

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

Oct 20, 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...

A Quick Guide to Promotional Bags

Sep 20, 2025

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 ...

The History of Promotional Products

Aug 14, 2025

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...

The Best Apps For Organization

Apr 7, 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...

Reusable vs. Disposable Items

Mar 17, 2025

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 cup from...

Bamboo: It's Not Just for Pandas!

Mar 10, 2025

What first comes to mind when you think of the phrase "made from sustainable materials"? Bamboo, of course! Bamboo, which is a type of grass (who knew!), is an incredible renewable and sustainable ...

16 Ways Color Affects Your Branding and Marketing

Oct 25, 2024

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 adva...

It's Party Thyme: 7 Products for Plant Lovers

Sep 26, 2024

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...

Branding 101: What Makes a Brand Powerful

Aug 21, 2024

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...

6 Retro Products That Are a Blast From the Past

May 19, 2024

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: Keep it Cooler

Apr 13, 2024

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...

10 Tweetable Quotes for Motivation

Mar 22, 2024

People love quotes. That's probably why 30% of retweets on Twitter are quote-related. You can tap into that trend by posting engaging and entertaining quotes on your company's account. However, quo...

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

Jan 23, 2024

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 ...

6 Hot Sauces Sure to Blow Your Socks Off

Jan 16, 2024

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...

8 Graphic Design Mistakes to Avoid

Oct 26, 2023

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...

Sustainability & Environmental Responsibility: Why it Matters

Sep 26, 2023

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 ...

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

Jul 22, 2023

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 27, 2023

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...

What Makes Gen Z Tick?

Feb 5, 2023

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...

Using Customer Profiles to Find the Perfect Promo Products

Jan 29, 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 build a successfu...

Branding 101: Let’s Talk Logos

Apr 10, 2022

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 that repre...