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A Quick Guide to Promotional Bags

Sep 4

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 ...

Branding 101: What Makes a Brand Powerful

Aug 28

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 on every corner, and t...

6 Branded Hot Sauces That Bring the Heat

Jul 29

Promotional products work best when they earn a place in your customer's daily life. Branded hot sauce does exactly that. It's fun, useful, and different from the usual giveaway. Instead of sitt...

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

Jul 7

Even as much of our world goes digital and paperless, the pen remains an essential tool in both office and home life. With so many different types of pens, choosing the "write" one can be a lot har...

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

Apr 25

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...

What Makes Gen Z Tick?

Apr 2

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...

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

Jan 4

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...

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

Sep 22, 2025

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 Products to Grow Your Business!

Jul 17, 2025

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...

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

Apr 22, 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

Mar 25, 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...

These Are the Tech-Savvy Promotional Products You Are Looking For

Mar 18, 2025

Technology advances exponentially. By the time you finish reading this article, you might be actually be reading it in some virtual reality café where Elvis is serving you a strawberry daiqu...

How Promo Products Can Tell Your Brand's Story

Mar 4, 2025

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: Keep it Cooler

Feb 18, 2025

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...

Case Study: This Promotional Product is in the Bag

Jan 28, 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...

Graphic Design Terms Everyone Should Know

Dec 8, 2024

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 yo...

Bamboo: It's Not Just for Pandas!

Nov 16, 2024

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 ...

6 Products to Show Your Support for Breast Cancer Awareness

Jul 2, 2024

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...

It's Party Thyme: 7 Products for Plant Lovers

Feb 16, 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...

The History of Promotional Products

Jan 2, 2024

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...

12 Coolest Squeeze Products to Relieve Your Stress

Dec 18, 2023

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...

Your Brand Is Your Business - Market It!

Dec 10, 2023

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 ...

Branding 101: Let’s Talk Logos

Nov 18, 2023

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...

6 Retro Products That Are a Blast From the Past

Aug 21, 2023

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 ...