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Just The Essentials: 6 Promo Essentials Everyone Needs

4 days ago

Sometimes, the best promotional tools are just the essentials! These products are the perfect items to have on hand for those last-minute meetings, sales calls, and more! Red Black Desk Pad ...

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Case Study: A Hole in One Promotion

Sep 27

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 receiv...

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6 Wedding Promotional Products to Celebrate

Sep 20

Whether you're planning your dream wedding, you host weddings, make dresses, or plan them for a living - these six promotional products are sure to capture the magic of the big day! 4" Round Ab...

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Case Study: Stick to the Schedule

Sep 13

Industry: Hospitality Personalization: A small sandwich shop wanted to increase their business during lunch hour. Their target market was people who worked near their restaurant. Method of Distri...

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4 Products to Help Save the Rainforests

Sep 5

Did you know that a new animal species is discovered in the Amazon Rainforest every two days? From pink dolphins to black caimans to jaguars and tiny frogs, the rainforest is home to some of the wo...

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6 Rainy Day Promos!

Aug 29

A bit of rain doesn't need to stop your marketing plans. If you're hosting an outdoor event, greeting customers, or getting employees ready for changing weather, the right promotional products can...

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Case Study: This Promotional Product is in the Bag

Aug 22

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...

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These Promos Put the "Fun" in Fundraiser!

Aug 15

With so many sports, clubs, and activities at school, there are lots of reasons to raise money. The real challenge is coming up with fundraising ideas that people are excited to support. That'...

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Level Up Your Marketing: Promotional Products for Comic Book and Tabletop Game Shops

Aug 7

In the vibrant world of comic book and tabletop game shops, where creativity knows no bounds and fandom runs deep, standing out isn't just an option-it's essential. Promotional products can be your...

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Four #Trending Gift Baskets

Jul 31

Gift baskets are the best way to give a little something of everything. Whether your recipient is a fan of chocolate or cheese, show them a little love, all wrapped up in one! Here are four #trend...

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Ye Olde Medieval Promos!

Jul 24

Hear ye, hear ye! Gather all around, for we have the perfect promos for your renaissance faire or medieval reenactment groups! Whether you're looking for your very own pet dragon, or looking to arm...

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Get in Gear With These Automotive Promo Products

Jul 16

Your customers spend a lot of time in their vehicles. In fact, the average American commute is nearly 30 minutes each way, and that doesn't even include road trips, errands, or time spent sitting i...

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Drive Traffic with These 6 Trade Show Ideas

Jul 9

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...

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4 Fantastic Promos for Senior Citizens

Jul 2

Did you know that by 2060, there will be an estimated 98 million people in the United States who are 65 or older? With the generational divide between Millennials and Gen Zers taking up a lot of co...

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Case Study: A Picture is Worth...a Nice Donation

Jun 24

Description: Folded Photograph Card Industry: Fundraising What it was purchased for: A historical preservation society needed invitations for their annual dinner. A board member donated their pho...

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Never Get Cold with These 5 Unique Sweatshirts

Jun 17

A cozy sweatshirt is perfect for those cold office days or a trip to the mountains. Since athleisure is all the rage nowadays, take part in this trend with a warm sweatshirt. Here are a few option...

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

Jun 10

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...

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7 Camping Promotional Products for the Great Outdoors

Jun 2

When your customers head outdoors, they want products that are practical, durable, and easy to bring along. That's why camping-themed promotional products work so well. They're useful, long-last...

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Don't Break the Bank: 6 Budget-Friendly Promo Products

May 26

The truth is out: buying promotional products for your customers doesn't have to break the bank! Plus, everyone likes getting presents - no matter how big or small. So we've chosen six promotional ...

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8 Home Office Essentials

May 19

Your employees work hard - and often longer hours when they're working from home. Surprise them with a little treat like one of these 8 Home Office Essentials! Temblor Speaker + Wireless Charg...

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Game On: 10 Promo Product Games We Love!

May 11

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 Toss...

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Your Guide to Promo Hats

May 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 ...

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Why You Should Consider A New Hire Welcoming Kit

Apr 26

Did you know that according to Gallup, only 12% of employees feel they have experienced a good onboarding experience? Onboarding is more than just filling out the mandatory HR paperwork and some tr...

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5 Corporate Gifts Your Clients Will Love

Apr 19

Corporate gifts are a great way to thank your clients for keeping you in business. When done right, they can also function as employee rewards/incentives. Here are a few of our favorite promotional...

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Case Study: Plastics Make it Possible

Apr 12

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...

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Case Study: Resort Incentive Yields Oceans of Opportunity

Apr 4

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 guest...

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7 Promotional Products For Those On the Go

Mar 28

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 ...

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8 Graphic Design Mistakes to Avoid

Mar 20

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...

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Case Study: Attract New Customers

Mar 13

As part of their new corporate wellness program, the company wanted to stress the importance of healthy nutrition to its employees. Along with literature, discount memberships at a local health clu...

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Perk up Your Promotions With These 6 Coffee Products

Mar 5

Coffee enthusiasts will love these promotional products that look like they're straight from the coffee shop! Millions of people drink coffee and tea every day, even multiple times a day which mean...

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Case Study: Health & Wellness Spas

Feb 26

Products Javalina Jewel® Pen Industry Health Wellness Spas Application Future Visits A day spa wanted to ensure that its guests always received the royal treatment. To encourage fee...

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8 Elegant & Engravable Promotional Products

Feb 19

The promotional products industry has become so successful for one reason: people like free stuff. It's true! So, how do you know which of the millions of products you want to be associated with yo...

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How to Choose Uniforms the Whole Team Will Love

Feb 11

If you've been in the workforce for a couple of years, you've probably had to wear a company uniform at one point or another! Across all industries, trades, and professions, uniforms are common - t...

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Case Study: Financial Industry

Feb 4

Products Javalina® Classic Pen Industry Financial Application Direct Mail A local bank wanted to increase awareness of its low mortgage rates and decided to do a direct mailing to...

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Top 10 Promotional Product Ideas for the Construction Industry

Jan 28

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 product...

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Why You Should Be Having More Fun at Work

Jan 20

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...

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5 Fail-Proof Ideas for Your Business Instagram

Jan 13

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...

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6 Products to Welcome Students Back to School

Jan 6

"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...

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Case Study: Insuring Happy Employees

Dec 29, 2025

Item: JAFFA® Round Zinc Coaster Purpose: End of year gifts for employees Audience: Insurance firm employees An insurance firm had a particularly prosperous year and wanted to give employees end ...

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Case Study: Raise Your Glass!

Dec 22, 2025

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...

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Get Ready for Game Day! 5 Promotional Products for Sports Teams

Dec 14, 2025

Having high-quality equipment and gear is an important part of every team no matter how big or small. When your team walks out onto the field, you want them to stand out from the crowd and show off...

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The Value of Custom Packaging

Dec 7, 2025

When you advertise your business or organization with promotional products, you want those items to be unique, interesting, and memorable. So, shouldn't that same principle apply to the packaging f...

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Cook Up a Storm With These 5 Promotional Products

Nov 29, 2025

There are hundreds of cooking gadgets that claim to make people's lives easier but many of them end up collecting dust in the junk drawer. We've found the best and most useful kitchen products that...

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Case Study: Employee Appreciation Gift

Nov 22, 2025

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. The...

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6 Benefits of Customer Loyalty Programs

Nov 14, 2025

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...

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The Best in Athlesiure

Nov 7, 2025

Athleisure is a versatile clothing style that combines athletic apparel with fashionable leisurewear elements. It encompasses a wide range of items, including leggings, joggers, sweatshirts, hoodie...

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Give Your School Clubs a Boost With These Promotional Products

Oct 31, 2025

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...

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Mindfulness and the Workplace

Oct 23, 2025

"Mindfulness" has become an increasingly popular buzzword over the past year, with workers suffering from pandemic-related burnout and record high stress levels. But what does it really mean? Mind...

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Case Study: A StuPENdous Promotion

Oct 16, 2025

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...

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8 Promotional Products to Win Game Day

Oct 8, 2025

From Friday night lights, Saturday morning tailgating, to Sunday watch parties, show support for your team with some promotional products for the win! Touchscreen Gloves Add your logo to these ...

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Case Study: A Spoon-taneous Promotion

Oct 1, 2025

Description: Spoon Mug Industry: Advertising What it was purchased for: A major coupon distributor was looking for a thank you to give out to advertisers. How it was distributed: The spoon mug...

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Corporate Social Responsibility and the Beauty of Giving Back

Sep 23, 2025

Organizing a fundraising event. Donating food to a local animal shelter. Serving at a soup kitchen. No matter what you do to give back, volunteering feels pretty good, doesn't it? But it doesn't h...

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Work Hard, Play Harder: 6 Promotional Products to Promote a Healthy Lifestyle

Sep 16, 2025

Whether you're playing a team sport, working out, running a marathon, or going to the game, these promotional products are built to fit any active lifestyle! Add your logo to any of these promot...

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Back To School In Style

Jul 29, 2021

Five Must-Haves For Every Student Returning To Class Most students are currently enjoying some well-deserved time off, but they'll be returning to the classroom before you know it. And as...

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It’s Beach Season

Jul 19, 2021

Seven Must-Have Items For Fun In The Sun Summer is here, and people are excited to get out and enjoy the weather. As they spend more time outside, there are big opportunities in products tha...

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Get Fired Up! Our Best Ideas For Barbecue Season

Jul 8, 2021

Summer's About To Heat Up - And So Are The Grills You know what they say: Where there's smoke, there's fire. And if you're lucky, there's steak, ribs, wings and veggies too. Yep, it'...

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A Real Opportunity

Jun 24, 2021

While mortgage rates are super low and people are rapidly buying up homes, one thing is clear: The housing market is scorching hot right now. Whether it's to spruce up an open house, celebrate a ho...

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Pack Up And Go!

Jun 24, 2021

Eight Essentials For Summer Travel After a long winter - not to mention a full year in various stages of lockdown - people are eager to start traveling again. Whether they're taking a road t...

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The Ultimate Virtual Conference Swag Bag

Jun 11, 2021

Connect with your audience - even when you're not meeting in person. Around the world, people are avoiding large gatherings. While some tradeshows and training workshops are being cancelled or...

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Get Fired Up! Our Best Ideas For Barbecue Season

May 27, 2021

You know what they say: Where there's smoke, there's fire. And if you're lucky, there's steak, ribs, wings and veggies too. Yep, it's barbecue season. And now that people are gathering again, bac...

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Keeping Your Cool

May 21, 2021

Rising temperatures and longer days can only mean one thing: Summer's almost here. People are planning tons of outdoor activities, and there's a lot of opportunity in products that help people stay...

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A New Focus On Climate Change

May 12, 2021

Why Companies Are Opting For Eco-Friendly Products 2020 has changed the way we live. Amid a global pandemic, people everywhere are shifting focus to the things that matter most, like protect...

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Why Employee Gifts Are Important

Apr 30, 2021

Employee gifts have always been an important part of the promotional products business. Here are three benefits employers should think about: 1) Morale: Unexpected gifts are a great wa...

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Bring The Summer Fun To Your Backyard

Apr 23, 2021

Essentials For Cookouts and Campfires As the weather warms up and the days grow longer, people are itching to get back outside. And even though social distancing is still important, th...

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Familiar Favorites

Apr 13, 2021

How nostalgia is driving sales of tie-dye and buffalo plaid styles. We can all agree that 2020 was a little... tense. Between the pandemic, social distancing and travel restrictions, everyon...

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Eco-Friendly Products For Outdoor Adventures

Apr 8, 2021

More People Are Heading Outside For Fun And Relaxation Hiking, biking, camping - even a brisk walk in the park. Between gym closures and people generally feeling stir crazy, the pandemic has d...

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Maximizing Brand Impact During Virtual Events

Mar 29, 2021

​Keeping your sponsors visible and happy. If you've ever attended a tradeshow or conference, you understand the role that event sponsors play. Their branding is everywhere you look - sig...

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Demand For Masks Is Here To Stay

Mar 23, 2021

So Which Style's Right For Your Next Project? Health experts agree: Wearing masks is one of the most effective ways to slow the spread of COVID-19. And lots of big retailers agree too. That'...

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Pick The Perfect Spring Jacket

Mar 17, 2021

Five things to consider before buying. Spring is a tricky time of year. Depending on where you live, the transition from winter chill to warmer temperatures can be incredibly unpredictable. ...

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Earth Day 2021: Reducing Plastic Waste

Mar 9, 2021

Eco-Friendly Options For Earth Day And Beyond Human behavior has a direct effect on the environment. With COVID-19 causing people to stay home for most of the past year, pollution is tempora...

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Healthy Planet, Healthy Life

Mar 1, 2021

How to reduce plastic waste with easy product swaps. 2020 has changed the way we live. And during this pandemic, people everywhere are shifting focus to the things that matter most, like the...

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Eco 101

Feb 23, 2021

From wheat straw to recycled PET, here's the scoop on the unique stuff that makes up our EcoSmart® products. Sustainability is more than a trend - it's a long-term shift in thinking. With E...

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Four Big Trends For 2021

Feb 19, 2021

How The Effects Of 2020 Will Drive Product Demand in 2021 To know what 2021 will look like, first we have to look back at 2020. The pandemic created enormous challenges for both public health ...

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Eco Gifts For Virtual Conferences And Tradeshows

Feb 15, 2021

Online Events Reduce Your Footprint - And So Can The Gifts January is about more than trying to stick with New Year's resolutions. It's also a big month for conferences, tradeshows and ...

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In Focus: People On The Front Lines

Feb 12, 2021

Thank The Women And Men Working Harder Than Ever We've all heard a lot about working from home. But for some people, that's simply not an option. Nurses, doctors and other health professionals...

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Umbrella Myths Dispelled

Feb 8, 2021

Forget everything you thought you knew. Umbrellas are the perfect promo item. Think about it: One size fits all, it rains just about everywhere, and everybody uses them. If you're not taking...

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3, 2, 1 … Liftoff! Introducing Rocketbook

Feb 3, 2021

A Digital Notebook That Connects Directly To The Cloud

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How To Engage A Workforce In Two Places

Jan 29, 2021

Employees Will Be Split Between Home and Office Some people are working from home, while others are at the office. And even people who work from home may need to go in for meetings. We've got g...

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The Races May Be Virtual, But The Swag Bags Are Very Real

Jan 28, 2021

Ideas For Virtual 5Ks, 10Ks and Marathons With social-distancing guidelines affecting so many events, lots of organizers have decided to move the experiences online. Conferences, job fairs, co...

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Helping Hybrid Employees Get The Job Done

Jan 27, 2021

This year, some people will be working from home, some will be onsite, and some will do a little of both. For those doing a little of both - hybrid employees - it'll be important to have items t...

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A Big Boost To Your Brand

Jan 26, 2021

Staying Visible In The Virtual World Video meetings have become the new norm. Team meetings, doctor visits and client appointments have all gone virtual, and as the moratorium on in-person e...

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