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Case Study: It’s a Date!

2 days ago

Description: Desk Calendar Industry: Insurance What it was purchased for: A local insurance agent wanted a way to connect with customers, and capture new leads, with a useful promotional item that w...

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11 Promo Products for an Active Lifestyle

Sep 14

Take your corporate match to the next level! From team building sporting events to company-wide marathons, your customized products guarantee you beat the competition. Below is a list of 11 sports-mi...

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5 Awesome Recreational Wearables

Sep 06

Did you know that wearables are the #1 best-received promotional product? Add your logo to these fresh wearables and make your brand a walking advertisement with innumerable impressions all year long!...

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

Aug 30

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 pro...

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Case Study: It Takes a Village

Aug 23

Objective: A village needed an easy way to let residents know when there were issues with their water meters. They wanted a faster method of communication than mailing letters, and something more di...

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How to Put Together an Onboarding Kit

Aug 15

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 ...

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5 Promo Products for the Stay-at-Home Worker

Aug 08

Working from home has become the norm these days. It’s also becoming increasingly difficult to separate our professional lives from our personal lives. From trying to make deadlines, cooking din...

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6 Awarding Rewards for Your Employees

Jul 31

Since the beginning of the corporate award dinners, the same type of glass award has been presented at each one, whether it is a banquet, end-of-year party, or even just a company-wide meeting. While ...

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Driving Home Promo! 10 Products for the Automotive Industry

Jul 24

Did you know that Americans, on average, spend about 18 days a year in their cars? It's true! Whether you're sourcing promo items for an auto repair shop, a car dealership, or even auto supply stores ...

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Case Study: What Does Your Phone Stand For?

Jul 17

Product: Phone Stand Industry: Financial What it was purchased for: A local financial institution needed a giveaway item for current and potential clients. It had to be useful to keep their name in ...

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Lanyards: Everything You Need to Know

Jul 09

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 sty...

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How to Make Rush Orders Less Stressful

Jul 02

Whether you just found out you need products for an event soon, or someone forgot to place an order, sometimes rush orders just happen. And that’s okay! Getting your order in last minute doesn&r...

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6 Purr-fect Promo Products for Cat Lovers

Jun 25

Everyone knows that dogs are man’s best friend, but did you know that cats have been living alongside humans as companions since at least 7500 BC? In 2017, cats were one of the most popular pets...

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10 Tweetable Quotes for Motivation

Jun 17

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. How...

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6 Promotional Products to Relax With

Jun 10

Sometimes we all need an escape - even if it's just our own bathtub. Are your clients super busy and never seem to stop working? Or maybe your employees worked hard to get a product launched? Then giv...

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Case Study: Jamming Out

Jun 03

A shopping mall was holding a summer promotion to increase traffic during typically slower months. Visitors to the complex were given a “passport” to take to different stores within the ma...

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Case Study: Info in a Flash

May 26

Item: 8GB Custom USB 2.0 Flash Drive Purpose: Provide information about the school and programs Audience: Students and prospective students A community college was looking for a unique way to di...

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5 Fail-Proof Ideas for Your Business Instagram

May 19

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...

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Case Study: Keep it Cooler

May 11

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 their e...

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6 Products to Welcome Students Back to School

May 04

"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 best i...

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6 Mood-Boosting Promo Products to Beat the Winter Blues

Apr 27

Winter can be a hard season for lots of people. Between the colder weather, shorter daylight hours, and increased social isolation this year, many folks will feel the winter blues. Also known as Seaso...

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The Fidget Phenomenon

Apr 20

You might remember the fidget spinner craze of 2017: seemingly overnight, the world became obsessed with those little plastic spinners. The spinning toys flew off the shelves across the country and in...

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Case Study: College Fair Giveaway

Apr 12

Description: 4" Mini Plush Buddies Frog with Shirt Industry: Education What it was purchased for: A community college was looking for a giveaway item to have at their booth for the upcoming college ...

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Case Study: Wheelie Important Paperwork

Apr 05

Market: Automotive Objective: A motorcycle dealership wanted professional, branded document pouches to hold important paperwork for new customers to take home after their motorcycle purchase. They ...

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Case Study: A Not-So-Silly Idea

Mar 29

An insurance company signed up to be the “hydration” sponsor for a fun and colorful 5K run/walk for charity. The race was popular in the community because it was known as a vibrant, fun-fi...

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Why You Need Promotional Products

Mar 22

In a world of ever-changing advertisement trends, there is one marketing solution that never grows old – promotional products. Studies show promotional products were ranked as the highest advert...

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Branding 101: What Makes a Brand Powerful

Mar 15

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, and t...

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5 Pitch Perfect Products for Musically Talented Individuals

Mar 07

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 pro...

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Case Study: Plastics Make it Possible

Feb 28

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. T...

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7 Sources to Boost Your Creativity

Feb 21

Feeling stumped? Uninspired? Fresh out of ideas? Thanks to the wonderful gift that is the World Wide Web, creative inspiration is just a few clicks away. These are some of our favorite sources to get ...

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Case Study: A

Feb 14

Organization Tanning Salon Product Featured Polyester Lanyard Goal of Promotion To create new clients for salon Description of Case History A tanning salon wanted a creative way to give out a...

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8 Dental Products That Will Make You Smile

Feb 07

Promotional products are great for handing out after patient visits, at conferences and events, or to have available in your reception area. Here are our 8 favorite dental promotional products that he...

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Case Study: Attract New Customers

Jan 31

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 club a...

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Drive Traffic with These 6 Trade Show Ideas

Jan 24

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 e...

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Cook Up a Storm With These 5 Promotional Products

Jan 17

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 prod...

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Case Study: Let Them Eat Cake!

Jan 09

Objective A bakery owner had built solid connections with other service providers within their local event industry. But they were looking to grow their business within the wedding market. Produc...

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6 Budget-Friendly Products to Drive High-End Sales

Jan 01

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...

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

Dec 25, 2022

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 th...

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Case Study: A Spoon-taneous Promotion

Dec 17, 2022

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 mugs w...

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5 Military Themed Promotional Products

Dec 10, 2022

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 famili...

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Case Study: Promo'd to a Tee

Dec 02, 2022

As part of a newly developed corporate social responsibility initiative, an insurance company instituted an annual “give back” day where employee groups volunteered in their communities. T...

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Check Up On Your Hospital Essentials: 6 Promo Products For Hospitals

Nov 25, 2022

Hospitals are an essential part of our communities! From providing emergency services to someone who isn't feeling well or injured to providing services such as nutrition education, researching illnes...

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Case Study: Time for a Rebrand

Nov 17, 2022

Objective: A university had just completed a major rebrand complete with a new logo and wanted to make sure they had all the necessary branded items for functions throughout the year. They had previou...

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Using Customer Profiles to Find the Perfect Promo Products

Nov 10, 2022

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 bui...

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You Need More Cowbell

Nov 02, 2022

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 chose ...

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10 Must-Have Tech Products and Accessories

Oct 26, 2022

If you want to give your brand a modern and fresh new identity try throwing some cutting-edge tech gadgets into your marketing mix. The wave of wireless charging options, portable speakers, and wearab...

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Case Study: I've Got You Covered

Oct 19, 2022

Description: Chenille Blanket Industry: Health Care / Pharmaceutical What it was purchased for: A local hospital needed blankets to hand out to children who were currently patients that they could t...

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Reusable vs. Disposable Items

Oct 11, 2022

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 f...

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Encore-Worthy Promo products

Oct 03, 2022

Dance is a world-renowned artform that converts song into movement and story. Ballet dancers are known for grace, athleticism, and musicality. Whether you have a dancer in your life or celebrate the a...

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7 Promotional Products For Those On the Go

Sep 26, 2022

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 for...

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Case Study: Roll Up in Style

Sep 19, 2022

Description: Roll-Up Blanket Industry: Corporate / Fortune 500 What it was purchased for: A reward to employees for good service. How it was distributed: These blankets were mailed to locations aro...

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Your Product Decorating Questions Answered

Sep 12, 2022

You encounter promo products every single day. You hold them, wear them, and maybe even smell them. But, did you know every one of these products goes through an extensive design process, whether that...

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Case Study: Computer Repair At Your Fuzzy Fingertips

Sep 04, 2022

A computer repair store attended a local home show and wanted something useful but unique to attract attendees to their booth. They also wanted something that would keep their name top of mind when th...

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Case Study: "Single Use" Pens for COVID-19

Aug 28, 2022

In response to the Coronavirus outbreak, a financial institution decided to provide single-use pens in all their locations and for drive thru banking. This idea was intended to help stop the spread ...

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Your Guide to Promo Hats

Aug 20, 2022

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 s...

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6 Calming Products for Skincare Lovers

Aug 13, 2022

The hottest beauty trend of the late 2010s among millennials and Gen Zers was the dewy, bare-faced, minimal makeup look. This “Glossier girl” revolution led to a resurgence in skincare as ...

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5 Office Toys That Will Bring Your Brand Joy

Aug 06, 2022

Look around your office and you will probably find that your coworkers’ desktops are riddled with a variety of knick-knacks, toys, puzzles, and stress balls. Office toys are a great way to st...

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5 Steps to Achieving Your Goals

Jul 29, 2022

If you’ve ever watched a TED talk or listened to any of your teachers in school, you’ll know that setting goals are the stepping stones to getting where you want to be in life. You watch o...

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7 Fitness Promotional Products to Help You Stay in Shape

Jul 22, 2022

Exercise is an important part of our overall wellness and many companies are using wellness initiatives to promote healthy choices like regular exercise. Whether your company is encouraging physical f...

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Giving Back: The Importance of Corporate Social Responsibility

Jul 15, 2022

Whether you’re putting together a fundraiser, donating food to a local shelter, or volunteering at a soup kitchen, supporting causes you care about makes you feel good and makes the world a bett...

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Case Study: Fewer Tricks and More Treats: Halloween Safety Lanyard

Jul 07, 2022

Fewer Tricks and More Treats: Halloween Safety Lanyard Organization Insurance Company Product Featured Reflective Lanyard Goal of Promotion Promoting safety on Halloween Description of Case H...

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6 Promotional Products for Religious Institutions

Jun 30, 2022

Religion and spirituality are shared experiences that bring communities together, and promotional products are a great way to help get your message to those who want to hear it. Whether you’re l...

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Return of the Events: 6 Products for Concerts and More

Jun 22, 2022

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 mo...

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Case Study: Save the Date, Save the Day

Jun 15, 2022

Description: Trifold Calendars Industry: Banking What it was purchased for: A local bank wanted a way to thank their new customers with a promotional gift item that would have a high perceived value...

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Clean Desk, Happy Desk!

Jun 08, 2022

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, dusti...

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

May 31, 2022

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 VIP...

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Case Study: Success on Campus

May 24, 2022

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 student...

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Case Study: Bear With Us

May 16, 2022

Description: Plush Big Paw Bear with Shirt Industry: Financial Services / Banking What it was purchased for: A bank chain needed a product for tellers to hand out to new account members. How it was...

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Case Study: Good Deeds for Kids in Need

May 09, 2022

Item: Landscape Mesh Tote Purpose: Fundraising Gala gift bag Audience: Kids in Need Foundation supporters The Kids in Need Foundation Gala is one of the organization’s largest fundraising ...

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Case Study: Thank You for Spooning

May 01, 2022

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. ...

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6 Snap-Worthy Products for Every Photographer

Apr 24, 2022

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 t...

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Ain't Nobody Got Time for That: 5 Tips for Working Efficiently

Apr 16, 2022

No one ever got anywhere by doing the bare minimum. Your growth depends on you getting as much done in as little time as possible. The five tips below will help you accomplish as much as possible each...

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5 Unique Holiday Gifts to Beat the Boredom

Apr 09, 2022

When it comes to gift-giving, there are always the same things people go for: blankets, socks, cheese baskets, candles... and it can get a little repetitive! We wanted to help defeat the boredom of gi...

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5 Unique Rainy-Day Promotional Products to Keep You Covered!

Apr 02, 2022

Unpredictable weather is a shared experience in life. No matter your age, geographical location, job, or personality, it will always rain. These unique and functional promotional products are sure to ...

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Five Frugal Promotions for the Cost-Savvy Consumer

Mar 26, 2022

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 li...

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Words Have Power: Why Copywriting Matters for Your Business?

Mar 18, 2022

When you hear the word “copywriting” what do you think of? For many, they think this term relates to legal jargon and intellectual property – that’s not the case at all. Copywr...

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What is SXSW?

Mar 11, 2022

SXSW, or "South By Southwest," is a film festival, a music festival and a tech conference held each March in Austin, Texas. Comedy and gaming events have been added as well. While it is a major calend...

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3 Things Every Busy Professional Needs

Mar 11, 2022

If there’s one thing we never have enough of, it’s time. We haven’t quite figured out a way to freeze time yet, but we have found ways to save it. If you’re a busy professional...

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Case Study: Recycle, Reuse, Read a Book!

Mar 04, 2022

Product: Non-Woven Shopper Tote Bag Industry: Bookstore What it was purchased for: A large college bookstore wanted to feature a reusable shopping bag for students. The goal was to get the students ...

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Case Study: Custom Caps with a Budget Cap

Feb 25, 2022

Description: Custom Cap Industry: Trade Show/Convention/Events What it was purchased for: A major national racing event was looking for giveaways to hand out to folks in suites and VIP sponsors. The...

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8 Promo Products That Will Kick Start Your Goals

Feb 17, 2022

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 physical...

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8 Items for Restaurant Promos that Sizzle

Feb 10, 2022

Have you heard the word? Indoor dining is back, baby! For restaurants, bars, cafes, and more looking to spread the good news that they're fully operational again, promotional products are a great way...

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Leading the Workplace: How to Develop Your Leadership Skills

Feb 03, 2022

Do you want to lead? Or, are you already in a management or supervisory role and want to be the best leader you can be? Then we’ve got good news for you. No matter what your current position is ...

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6 Morning Routine Products That Will Wake Anyone Up

Jan 27, 2022

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 ou...

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7 Promotional Products for Law Firms

Jan 19, 2022

If you're in the law business, you know that brand recognition is everything. In fact, repeat clients and referrals are some of the top avenues through which law firms gain business. If you're looking...

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Case Study: Yes, We Can!

Jan 12, 2022

Description: Kan-Tastic Industry: Food & Beverage What it was purchased for: Fast-food chain giveaway for college football night. How it was distributed: The vendor handed the Kan-Tastic out at t...

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5 Out of the Box Promotional Products We Love…and You Will Too!

Jan 04, 2022

We’ve all been stuck in the same rut while trying to come up with some original ideas to appeal to customers. Are you in need of some extra product inspiration? If so, here’s a little e...

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Braving Campground Antics with the SAHARA Sports Bottle

Dec 28, 2021

Camping isn’t always a vacation, y’all. Seasonal KOA® Work Kampers help KOA owners wrangle feisty RV transients (a.k.a. retirees) for their supper. The least they deserve is a free R...

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Small Business and Nonprofits Guidance & Loan Resources

Mar 30, 2020

COVID-19 Resources For Small Business at Federal and State Level How to Get an SBA Coronavirus Emergency Loan The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act sets aside $350 billion for small...

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CORONAVIRUS EMERGENCY LOANS: Small Business Guide, Checklist and Information

Mar 28, 2020

We have compiled a few more resources for small business regarding the Paycheck Protection Program Also see our Resources for Small Business Affected by COVID-19 This from Mark Cuban via his ...

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Resources for Small Business Affected by COVID-19

Mar 27, 2020

Also see our CORONAVIRUS EMERGENCY LOANS: Small Business Guide, Checklist and Information On March 11, the Centers for Disease Control declared the COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic. Since then, actions h...

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The History of YETI

Feb 05, 2020

The History of YETI How much did you pay for the last cooler you bought? If you're like most people, probably no more than $30 or so. How much would you pay for a cooler? Would you pay $75 or $100? H...

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Sales 101: Introverts are More Easily Distracted Than Extroverts

Nov 19, 2019

Introverts are More Easily Distracted Than Extroverts And why that isn't all that surprising You might think of extroverts and introverts in terms of who would make the best party guests, but you ma...

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Benefits of Custom Shot Glasses

Oct 25, 2017

Benefits of Custom Shot Glasses There are all sorts of restaurants out there from fast food to haute sophisticated restaurants. Many of the fancier restaurants are able to charge premium prices due t...

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Custom Lanyards as Promotional Items

Oct 20, 2017

Custom Lanyards as Promotional Items Custom designed lanyards with promotional names of your business such as those sold by Austin Promotional Products can display your business name, phone number, a...

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How Power Banks Work

Oct 18, 2017

How Power Banks Work Society is more reliant on electronic devices than ever before. Organizations and individuals both need solutions to their battery issues, both as safety blankets as well as for ...

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Why Should I Use Promotional Bags?

Oct 15, 2017

Why Should I Use Promotional Bags? Many businesses understand the powerful role that promotional products can play in marketing your business. Promo products that are handed out and used offer cheap ...

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Influencer Marketing: The Time is Now

Sep 18, 2017

Influencer Marketing What is influencer marketing? The phrase may be all the buzz lately, but even people who have been swayed by an influencer marketer might not realize what it is or how extensive ...

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Smartphone Power Bank Information

Sep 16, 2017

Custom Phone Banks with Logo Here is some great information about differences between power banks for iPhones and other smartphones. What Are Phone Banks? Check this article about power banks, wha...

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Social Media: Why So Many Big Brands are Still Getting It Wrong!

Aug 09, 2017

Social Media: Why So Many Big Brands are Still Getting It Wrong! Remember the early days of the web, when big companies seemed to be following some directive that told them they needed an online pres...

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UnLinked: Why Being Unconnected May Keep You Unemployed

Aug 09, 2017

UnLinked: Why Being Unconnected May Keep You Unemployed A presence on social media can be the difference between getting a job and remaining without one. This may be as simple as an employer havin...

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Austin Promotional Products Company Offers Things That People Actually Want

Apr 18, 2017

Austin Promotional Products Company Offers Things That People Actually Want Austin Promotional Products is set to launch with promo products that are durable, useful and desirable. With a focus on wh...

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