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

Feb 8

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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Case Study: Financial Industry

Feb 1

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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Non-Profits and Promo Products

Jan 25

Non-profit organizations play a crucial role in our society by addressing various social, environmental, and health issues. These organizations rely heavily on donations and support from the commun...

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Industry Deep Dive: Salons & Spas

Jan 17

Salons and spas are part of a booming industry that continues to grow yearly as the demand for beauty and wellness services is at an all-time high. From haircuts and manicures to massages and facia...

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Generation Z vs. Millennials: What’s the Difference?

Jan 10

We're all familiar with the stereotypes that characterize the millennial generation- avocado toast, “killing” chain restaurants, and being social media obsessed. But what actually defin...

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10 Tee-Rific Golf Promo Products

Jan 3

Whether you're hitting the golf green for an event or you manage your own green - these are the perfect golf promo gifts for your coworkers, golf green staff, and more! 1. Golf Towel 2. First ...

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10 Tweetable Quotes for Motivation

Dec 26, 2025

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...

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Must-Have Promotional Products for the Real Estate Industry

Dec 19, 2025

Real estate promotional products are a memorable way to stay top of mind with your clients by promoting your brand, while also giving something back to your clients. Whether it's part of a direct m...

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Top 10 Promotional Product Ideas for the Construction Industry

Dec 11, 2025

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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6 Wedding Promotional Products to Celebrate

Dec 4, 2025

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: Don't Run from this Promo!

Nov 26, 2025

Description: Running Belt Fanny Pack Industry: Sports / Fitness What it was purchased for: A nationwide gym chain was looking for an item to give away with the purchase of yearly memberships....

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10 Promo Products for Auto-Lovers

Nov 19, 2025

Grab your keys and prepare for a Bo Duke slide across the hood of your car. It's time to take a look at 10 promo products for auto-lovers. For this list, we put together a travel-bag of gear worthy...

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6 Products to Welcome Students Back to School

Nov 11, 2025

"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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5 Simple Tips to Organize and Run Effective Meetings

Nov 4, 2025

If you work from 9 to 5, chances are you've sat in a meeting before. Whether it be a brainstorm session or roundtable discussion, it doesn't matter the industry you are in, meetings are inevitable....

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The Top Promotional Products To Keep Your Customers Connected

Oct 28, 2025

You'd be hard-pressed to find someone who doesn't use a digital device these days! As we continue to expand into the digital world, staying connected is more important than ever. With these six top...

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A Quick Guide to Promotional Bags

Oct 20, 2025

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 – an...

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What Millennials Want (And How to Work With Them)

Oct 13, 2025

Many people agree that there is a high demand to diversify the workforce with young specialists bearing fresh ideas and new perspectives. Furthermore, we need to prepare this growing generation for...

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Case Study: Zip It Up

Oct 5, 2025

Description: Hit Sports Pack with Front Zipper Industry: Broadcast Media/Telecommunication What it was purchased for: A cellular provider needed giveaways for an event at a major university. How ...

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Case Study: Wine for the Win

Sep 28, 2025

A local winery at their annual fall festival was looking for a way to boost their sales on take-home bottles of wine. So, they gave away the imprinted Winged Corkscrew to anyone who purchased three...

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Branding 101: Let’s Talk Logos

Sep 20, 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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Clean Desk, Happy Desk!

Sep 13, 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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6 Promotional Products That Put the “Fun” in Fundraiser

Sep 5, 2025

Promotional products can help your fundraising event get donors in the giving spirit and maximize the amount of money you raise for charity. These 6 products for fundraisers show off your charitabl...

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Everything You Need to Know About Flash Drives

Aug 29, 2025

In today's digital age, where everything is stored in the cloud, you may think that flash drives have gone the way of the floppy disc. But we're here to tell you that these handy little hard drives...

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Case Study: Take a Map!

Aug 22, 2025

Objective: A university wanted a practical handout to give to prospective students, alumni, and other campus visitors. The handout was intended for first-time visitors and those who hadn't been o...

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Big Impact, Small Budget: Affordable Promos

Aug 14, 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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Give Your School Clubs a Boost With These Promotional Products

Aug 7, 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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Case Study: Do a Double Take

Jul 31, 2025

Objective: A general contracting company was looking for a fun way to provide "before and after" photos to their clients after a remodeling project was complete. Product: Double-Sided Portrait F...

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Case Study: Time for a Rebrand

Jul 23, 2025

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 prev...

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Perk Up Your Pet! 5 Promo Products Your Pets Will Beg For

Jul 16, 2025

Our pets are our family, and they deserve the best of the best when it comes to promotional products - just like humans do. So we've picked five perfect products for your customers' fluffy companio...

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Just The Essentials: 6 Promo Essentials Everyone Needs

Jul 4, 2025

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: Pull Up a Chair and Stay Awhile

Jun 27, 2025

Description: Foldable Chair Industry: Education/Sports What it was purchased for: A high school wanted to purchase an item they could resell to the parents in the spirit shop for fundraising doll...

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Case Study: Real Modern Recognition

Jun 20, 2025

Market: Finance Product Use: Employee Recognition Promotion: A wealth management firm selected the Samsonite Executive Computer Backpack as an employee recognition gift. At the company's year-e...

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Case Study: Shine Bright

Jun 13, 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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Corporate Social Responsibility and the Beauty of Giving Back

Jun 6, 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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6 Ways to Get More Done Every Day

May 29, 2025

From the moment you get to work in the morning, you're probably planning all the things you intend to get done. By the time you head home, you may wonder how the day got away from you! We're all lo...

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Leading the Workplace: How to Develop Your Leadership Skills

May 22, 2025

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 lik...

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Case Study: Bake in Business

May 15, 2025

Description: Set of 4 Measuring Cups Industry: Hospitality / Tourism What it was purchased for: A casino in the Milwaukee area wanted to spice up a "normal giveaway" with a theme. They had come t...

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5 Promotional Products Perfect for the Insurance Industry

May 8, 2025

The insurance industry is very competitive, and staying top-of-mind is crucial. Promotional products are an effective way to achieve this, offering tangible reminders of your brand. Here are five p...

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Branded Gear for the Great Outdoors: Promotional Products for Every Adventure

May 1, 2025

When adventure calls, the right gear makes all the difference. Promotional products designed for the great outdoors don't just get used-they become essential companions on every trek, campout, and ...

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10 Must-Have Tech Products and Accessories

Apr 24, 2025

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 wea...

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How to Juggle Work and Life Balance Like a Boss

Apr 17, 2025

Sometimes life gets hard. You don't have to work a night shift from Monday to Sunday to agree with that statement. Even the most effortless of jobs, those we believe to have truly mastered, can ge...

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Case Study: Inking Impressions

Apr 3, 2025

Portability and permanence are among the desirable traits sought in an effective promotional product. A company was looking for a unique self-promotion that incorporated these elements and decided ...

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It's Time For The Library!

Mar 27, 2025

Libraries are some of the most important hubs for the community! They are a place of knowledge and resources. They also have maker spaces that offer 3D printing services, engraving, and even basic ...

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Case Study: Lunchtime Loot

Mar 20, 2025

A restaurant supply company was planning its annual company picnic for employees and their families. Every year, the company gives employees a nice gift in the $10 range. This year, the company cho...

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Corporate Gifting

Mar 13, 2025

Corporate gifting can be a great way to show employees or clients you care in the form of tangible objects. Did you know? Plus, companies that engage in corporate gifting experience a 5...

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5 Awesome Recreational Wearables

Mar 6, 2025

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 lo...

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Case Study: A Cheese-y Promotion

Feb 27, 2025

Objective: A restaurant was looking for a unique way to deliver custom printed coupons to their guests to attract more repeat business. Product: Coupon Gatefold Photo Folder Personalization: R...

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6 Hot Sauces Sure to Blow Your Socks Off

Feb 20, 2025

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...

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6 Purr-fect Promo Products for Cat Lovers

Feb 13, 2025

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 by...

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Case Study: Spec-Tacular Promotions

Feb 5, 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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Top 10 Promotional Products for the Health and Wellness Industry

Jan 28, 2025

Now, more than ever before, people are focused on enriching their lives with healthy habits and wellbeing practices. In fact, the health & wellness industry has seen exponential growths over the pa...

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Top 10 Promo Products for Financial Professionals

Jan 20, 2025

Whether you're a big bank, a small credit union, or a lender, these promo products are sure to be crowd-pleasers whether you're passing them out to new customers, long-time customers, or your emplo...

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Never Get Cold with These 5 Unique Sweatshirts

Jan 13, 2025

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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5 Easy Ways to Achieve a Positive Outlook

Jan 6, 2025

One of the most powerful things you can do to set yourself up for success is practice the art of positive thinking. It's easy to let the struggles of everyday life control your attitude. But by pra...

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Case Study: Success on Campus

Dec 30, 2024

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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How to Gain Inspiration in 5 Minutes

Dec 23, 2024

People demand a lot of creativity from professionals these days. We live in an era of media overload, where viral video marketing and colorful infographics have become accepted means to engage an a...

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5 Ways to Be Healthier in 2 Minutes or Less

Dec 16, 2024

Most people would agree that improving their health is important to them. But when it comes to making big life changes to accommodate a healthier lifestyle, who has the time? While we may not alway...

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Bursting with Vibrance!

Dec 9, 2024

Regarding promotional merchandise, nothing grabs attention quite like vibrant colors. Colorful apparel items make a bold fashion statement and serve as powerful marketing tools for your brand. Whet...

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Top 8 Promotional Products for Real Estate Professionals

Dec 1, 2024

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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Case Study: Beach Balls? Bingo!

Nov 24, 2024

Description: Beach Ball Industry: Tourism What it was purchased for: The customer was looking for a low-cost, family-friendly summer giveaway item to promote their city's summer tourism program i...

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7 Promo Products That Will Get the Party Started

Nov 17, 2024

Do you remember the birthday parties you went to when you were a kid? And the party favors you received at the end of the festivities? Sometimes, those parting gifts were the highlight of the party...

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Oh My Gourd! 5 Drinkware Products to FALL For!

Nov 10, 2024

Do you love fall most of all? Needing drinkware that can keep beverages hot or cold, day or night? These beverage holders won't give you a fright! We put together the top five drinkware items tha...

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Case Study: Roaming Free with the YUMA Clear Freedom Bottle

Nov 3, 2024

What do outdoor gear brands like Marmot(r) and Teva(r) have in common? Their target customers, high-value brand partners, and pretty much all of their employees are thirsty for adventure in the m...

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Case Study: Paw-se and Appreciate the Little Things

Oct 26, 2024

Description: Big Paw Bear Industry: Health Care / Pharmaceutical What it was purchased for: A senior living community was looking for holiday gifts for their residents. How it was distributed: W...

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What's the Tea? Promo Products for Tea Lovers

Oct 19, 2024

Did you know that tea is one of the most consumed beverages globally, second only to water? This ancient brew has been around for hundreds, if not thousands of years, with references to early tea d...

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

Oct 12, 2024

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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Sweet Dreams Are Made of Cheese: Products for Charcuterie Lovers

Oct 5, 2024

What's more impressive than an expertly crafted charcuterie board? Fancy cured meats, artisanal cheeses, crackers, nuts, fruits… our mouths are watering just thinking about it. For all the c...

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Case Study: An Icy Cool Promotion

Sep 28, 2024

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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Case Study: A Race to Remember

Sep 20, 2024

Item: Sport Bottle with Metallic Ring – 28 oz. Purpose: Race day giveaway Audience: Breast cancer survivors and race participants A regional race supporting breast cancer research added an...

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Ye Olde Medieval Promos!

Sep 13, 2024

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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The Best Apps For Organization

Sep 6, 2024

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 rem...

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Case Study: A Wedded Keepsake

Aug 30, 2024

Item: JAFFA(r) Scalloped Edge Vase Purpose: Gift vase for use during wedding ceremonies Audience: Engaged couples A church wanted an elegant and useful gift for couples who chose their venue for...

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Drink It In: 6 Drinkware Products to Quench Your Thirst

Aug 22, 2024

What better way to put your money where your mouth is than to add your logo to some stylish drinkware? We have six unique picks to inspire your next drinkware order! Moscow Mule Gift Set Cheers...

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Take a Hike! 6 Products to Help you in the Great Outdoors

Aug 15, 2024

Did you know that between the United States, Mexico, and Canada, there are 15 different ecological regions in North America? Right in our own back yard, you can go from the frosty tundra of far nor...

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A Case Study in Promo: A Medieval Dinner Theater Chain

Aug 8, 2024

Romanticizing medieval European life, particularly medieval fantasy life, has a distinctly modern allure. Americans especially have a deep affinity for medieval culture, evident not only in our med...

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Going Green: Eco-Inspired Promo Products

Aug 1, 2024

The Importance of Sustainability Sustainability isn't just a buzzword-it's a crucial ethos driving societal change. With growing concerns about climate change, pollution, and resource depletion, b...

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5 New Ideas to Spark Creativity

Jul 25, 2024

5 New Ideas to Spark Creativity Needing new ideas to jump-start the creative bandwagon? We've cultivated five new ideas just for you to get those creative juices pumping! Paintbrushes Pa...

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Case Study: Life of the Mardi

Jul 18, 2024

Market: Hospitality Objective: With their event scheduled close to Mardi Gras, event planners wanted to provide a themed goodie package for attendees with giveaways from event sponsors. They wan...

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Case Study: Keep Warm Buddy Set

Jul 10, 2024

Description: Keep Warm Buddy Set Industry: Education What it was purchased for: A local school was looking for a fundraiser item to help older kids raise money for an overnight camping trip. They...

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5K Races

Jun 20, 2024

Start Shopping>>> Promotional products are a great way to create brand awareness and engage with participants at 5k races. These events are a perfect opportunity to promote your brand to an act...

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