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

2 days ago

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 ...

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Top 8 Promotional Products for Real Estate Professionals

Feb 7

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 ...

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

Jan 31

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...

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Your Guide to Promotional Shirts

Jan 23

If you've ever run a 5k or attended a basketball game, chances are you've got a promotional shirt in your drawers somewhere. According to PPAI's 2019 Consumer Study, wearables are the #1 most popul...

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

Jan 16

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. ...

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Case Study: Calendar Puns are Week

Jan 9

Objective: A real estate agent wanted a useful promotional item to boost her personal branding and promote her services while staying top of mind all year round. Product: Desk Calendar with 4-Co...

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Lil' Toy Trains

Jan 1

Step right up to Hobby Town! Little toy train sets are a blast from the past and are still a hit today! Did you know you can make a promotional product campaign around toy trains? Toy Train Stres...

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6 Snap-Worthy Products for Every Photographer

Dec 25, 2025

Do you know what bokeh means? Aperture? That's ok if you don't, but many of your clients may know these terms if they are avid photographers! Whether they enjoy taking a flat lay shot of their lunc...

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Branding 101: Let’s Talk Logos

Dec 17, 2025

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...

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Drive Brand Visibility with Promotional Products

Dec 10, 2025

In the fast-paced world of the automotive industry, standing out takes more than just great service-it takes branding that sticks around long after customers hit the road. That's where promotional ...

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Case Study: Financial Industry

Nov 23, 2025

Products Javalina(r) 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 ...

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Case Study: Success on Campus

Nov 15, 2025

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 stud...

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Case Study: A Spoon-taneous Promotion

Nov 8, 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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Case Study: Celebrate Milestones

Nov 1, 2025

A bank wanted to promote 110 years of serving individuals and businesses in Pennsylvania through an "Open House" celebration at their branches. Among the many products selected to commemorate this ...

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Case Study: Keeping Colds at Bay, One Spritz at a Time

Oct 24, 2025

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 Cas...

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5 Pitch Perfect Products for Musically Talented Individuals

Oct 17, 2025

We all have talented musicians in our lives. Whether they can shred on an electric guitar or have tried out for the local singing competition, some people are born to make music. Here are 5 promo ...

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Return of the Events: 6 Products for Concerts and More

Oct 9, 2025

Live music is back! Venues are opening their doors, and artists are announcing tour dates again. After more than a year of few to no events for most places, bands, club promoters, venue owners, and...

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Case Study: A StuPENdous Promotion

Oct 2, 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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Our Top 10 Favorite Eco-Friendly Products

Sep 24, 2025

Sometimes it's good to take a moment and get in touch with Mother Earth. Not only are these products great for printing your company logo or message, but they also serve dual purposes. The products...

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Salute Our Troops!

Sep 17, 2025

It doesn't matter if you're Army or Navy, Marines or Air Force or if you protect our home within the National Guard. We are proud to stand behind all of our vets - from World War II and on. We are ...

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Let's Get Physical! 9 Promo Products for Personal Trainers, Gyms, and More

Sep 9, 2025

Physical fitness is an integral part of leading a healthy life, but it's not always easy to accomplish on one's own! That's where personal trainers, gyms, and fitness classes come in. If you own a ...

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Lanyards: Everything You Need to Know

Sep 2, 2025

When it's time to choose the perfect lanyard for your company or organization, you may not be aware of all the things to consider when purchasing your new supplies. Lanyards come in many different ...

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Do Not Disturb (Unless You Have These 7 Promo Musts)!

Aug 18, 2025

Let's face it, the hospitality industry is always changing. Guests are constantly looking for reasons to book beyond price - they're looking for an experience. Throw social media and online reviews...

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7 Cool Products to Beat the Heat This Summer

Aug 11, 2025

The sun is beating down, and depending on where you live, you might be able to cook an egg on the sidewalk: summer is officially here! With high temperatures and lots of sun, it's a great time to g...

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Tasty Products to Satisfy a Sweet Tooth

Aug 4, 2025

If you're looking for a crowd-pleaser of a promotion, consider candy! Few people can resist the delicious charms of a tasty treat, and giving someone a sweet gift is a great way to have them rememb...

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Big Impact, Small Budget: Affordable Promos

Jul 27, 2025

Marketing on a budget? No problem! Promotional products don't have to break the bank to make a lasting impression. With the right mix of creativity and practicality, budget-friendly promos can buil...

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It's Pizza Time! 6 Pizza Products You'll Fall In Love For

Jul 20, 2025

Did you know that pizza has been around for a really long time? Pizza has been around since antiquity when the Romans, Egyptians, and the Greeks would all layer flatbreads with toppings, and even t...

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Five Frugal Promotions for the Cost-Savvy Consumer

Jul 13, 2025

Did you know that promotional products are one of the most cost-effective ways to market your business or organization? Because people hang on to promotional products and use them in their everyday...

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Case Study: Spec-Tacular Promotions

Jul 6, 2025

Description: CUSTOM Malibu Sunglasses Industry: Food & Beverage What it was purchased for: The end user wanted to give something away at this year's Spring Break in Jamaica for an MTV event t...

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

Jun 28, 2025

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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What Makes Gen Z Tick?

Jun 21, 2025

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...

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Case Study: Guess the Flavor Lip Balm

Jun 14, 2025

Guess the Flavor Lip Balm Organization Health Insurance Organization Product Featured Lip Balm & Lip Balm Sleeve Goal of Promotion Generating positive reinforcement with sales reps ...

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8 Promo Products That Will Kick Start Your Goals

Jun 7, 2025

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 physi...

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Customer Experience + Branding: The Relationship Goals of Marketing

May 24, 2025

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 difficul...

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Clean Desk, Happy Desk!

May 17, 2025

An organized desk is a happy desk and the perfect time to clean and reorganize your desk is at the beginning of the new quarter! Whether it's Q1 or Q4 – sometimes filing away old projects, du...

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Case Study: Shine Bright

May 9, 2025

Description: Sunglasses and Sunglass Case Industry: Food & Beverage What it was purchased for: Summer is a big opportunity for coffee chains to sell frozen drinks. Part of an employee reward duri...

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Case Study: This Event Needs More Cowbell

May 2, 2025

Description: Cow Bell Industry: Trade Show / Convention / Events What it was purchased for: A charity marathon coordinator wanted a giveaway that spectators could use to cheer on their runner...

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Case Study: Where Has Your Pen Been?

Apr 25, 2025

Products Javalina Splash(r) Pen Industry Technology Application Contest An internet company created a branded website for a promotion called “Where has your pen been?”...

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Food Gifts for All Seasons

Apr 18, 2025

Whether for birthdays, holidays, or milestone events like anniversaries or weddings, giving the perfect gift can be tricky. Sending gifts to clients is an easy way to foster a stronger relationship...

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Case Study: Welcome New Hires!

Apr 11, 2025

Objective A small business owner wanted an easy way to present important paperwork to new employees to help them stay organized in their first few months with the company. They wanted to instill p...

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How to Manage the Workload of a Leader

Apr 4, 2025

We all have a superstar in the office. They're the ones who get all their work done before the deadline, befriend everyone in the office, manage an entire team, and still make it to the gym every d...

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7 Promotional Products For Those On the Go

Mar 28, 2025

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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How to Use Promo to Show Appreciation to Teachers

Mar 20, 2025

Teachers are the backbone of our society! They help shape our little legends into the people they will become, give them the knowledge they need to succeed and support them through the ups and down...

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6 Morning Routine Products That Will Wake Anyone Up

Mar 13, 2025

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...

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Using Customer Profiles to Find the Perfect Promo Products

Mar 6, 2025

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 ...

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The Power of Perceived Value

Feb 27, 2025

In marketing terminology, perceived value is what consumers think a product is worth to them. Outside factors like personal memories or associations, celebrity endorsements, resemblance to a higher...

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Case Study: Keeping it All Together

Feb 20, 2025

Objective: An insurance company wanted to send new customers home with a special gift and a way to keep their new insurance policy documentation organized. Product: Insurance Document Pouch & Fu...

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Case Study: Practice Putting

Feb 13, 2025

2 Ball Pillow Pack – Titleist(r) TruFeel for Non-Profit Event When a non-profit had to cancel their annual fundraising dinner due to Coronavirus, a golf course donated their clubhouse patio ...

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Top 5 Promo Products for 5Ks and Marathons

Feb 6, 2025

Hosting your next 5K? Running out of ideas for what to giveaway at your next marathon? If so, check out these great promotional products. These items are proven to get people talking and will make ...

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12 Perfect Pediatric Products for Babies

Jan 30, 2025

Oh, babies! What a joy to welcome. Bringing a new baby into the world is so exciting (but also stressful and frequently sleepless). New parents know that there's a lot to procure and prepare before...

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You Need More Cowbell

Jan 23, 2025

Description: Cowbell Industry: Sporting Events, Athletics What it was purchased for: A charity marathon coordinator wanted a giveaway that spectators could use to cheer on their runners. They cho...

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5 Military Themed Promotional Products

Jan 16, 2025

We've got camouflage. We've got utility. We've got plenty of “olive drab” to go around. If you are looking for products that appeal to military personnel and their families, you might c...

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6 Budget-Friendly Products to Drive High-End Sales

Jan 9, 2025

Are you looking for a marketing campaign that is not only successful but budget-friendly? Good news! You don't have to break the bank to find promotional products that get the job done and leave la...

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Case Study: An Icy Cool Promotion

Jan 2, 2025

Description: 16 Oz. Swiggy Stainless Steel Bottle Industry: Non-Profit What it was purchased for: The item was purchased for a youth camping trip. The bottles were meant to hold the water for...

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The Top 8 Products for Fun in the Sun!

Dec 26, 2024

Summertime is here, and you know what that means: it's time to put on that swimsuit, shake out those beach towels that have been living in the back of the linen closet for the winter, and hit the w...

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The Value of Custom Packaging

Dec 19, 2024

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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Graphic Design Terms Everyone Should Know

Dec 12, 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...

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Merch for Bands and Venues

Dec 4, 2024

It's not easy to get your foot in the door in the music industry, and we know a lot of work goes into making it big. That's why we're here to take one thing off your plate and help you promote your...

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Tried and True: Classic Promotional Products

Nov 27, 2024

There are some things out there that are just undisputed classics – and when you think of a classic, what goes to your mind? Maybe it's a classic car like a 1950s era Cadillac, or perhaps it'...

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