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Reusable vs. Disposable Items

Jul 8

Disposable products are everywhere in daily life. Think about single-use items like plastic cutlery, paper plates, shopping bags, napkins, and coffee cups from the drive-thru. While these are conve...

Craft the Perfect Trade Show Swag Bag

Dec 18, 2025

Virtual tradeshows are definitely here to stay, and that isn't a bad thing! Not only are virtual tradeshows a lot more cost-effective for the organization hosting them, but they're also cheaper for...

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

Nov 20, 2025

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. ...

It's Party Thyme: 7 Products for Plant Lovers

Nov 6, 2025

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...

6 Reasons You Need a Company Store

Dec 1, 2024

As more and more companies turn towards e-commerce, shopping online has never been easier or more enjoyable. Ordering branded products is no exception! Company stores give you a convenient and comp...

Your Guide to Promo Hats

Sep 20, 2024

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 ...

What Makes Gen Z Tick?

Jun 10, 2024

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...

6 Hot Sauces Sure to Blow Your Socks Off

May 12, 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...

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

Apr 28, 2024

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...

Relax and Unwind With These 10 Promo Products

Feb 2, 2024

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...

12 Coolest Squeeze Products to Relieve Your Stress

Apr 8, 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...

How to Create Buzz Around a Launch With Promo Products

Feb 24, 2023

So, you're launching a new product or service? Congratulations - what an exciting time for your business! We understand that your next step is to develop your action plan to make this launch overwh...

Branding 101: Let’s Talk Logos

Sep 4, 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...

Top 3 Color Trends for 2022

Mar 31, 2022

Your promotional products color palette plays a significant role in the decision-making process. One of the biggest reasons colors influence consumer behavior is that individuals want to stay on-t...

6 Stuffed Animals to Cuddle Your Way to Happiness

Mar 2, 2022

Almost everyone had a favorite stuffed animal growing up. They were a friend that you confided your deepest secrets to, a friend that could keep you company when thunderstorms rolled through the ni...

6 Products to Show Your Support for Breast Cancer Awareness

Feb 16, 2022

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...

How to Put Together an Onboarding Kit

Apr 8, 2021

Employee engagement starts the second a new employee walks in the door, so it's important for companies to make a good impression on their first day! The onboarding process shouldn't just be about ...

Case Study: Thank You for Spooning

Feb 9, 2021

Description: 10 Oz. Aztec 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...

Take it To-Go: 8 Restaurant Takeout Essentials

Jan 26, 2021

The way restaurant patrons experience dining out has changed immensely since coronavirus cases have begun popping up in the U.S. Restaurants that were once packed to the brim with happy diners are ...

Why You Should Buy USA-Made

Nov 30, 2020

During times of growing uncertainty in the global markets, customers are becoming more and more interested in purchasing American-made items. Buying American-made is about more than just patriotism...

8 Graphic Design Mistakes to Avoid

Nov 16, 2020

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...

Switching to Virtual: Making the Most of Events for Attendees and Sponsors

Sep 22, 2020

Virtual events don't have to be boring. Here are some ideas for engaging your community in a socially-distanced world. 2020 has brought us a new genre of professional gathering: the virtual...

Graphic Design Terms Everyone Should Know

Aug 8, 2020

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 y...

Using Customer Profiles to Find the Perfect Promo Products

Jul 25, 2020

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...

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

Jun 27, 2020

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...

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

Jan 8, 2020

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...

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

Jun 23, 2019

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...

10 Tweetable Quotes for Motivation

Apr 27, 2019

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...

Graphic Design Terms Everyone Should Know

Mar 30, 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 yo...

5 Invaluable Marketing Books to Help Grow Your Brand

Mar 15, 2019

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...