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Case Study: Sharper Students

33 hours ago

Description: Pencil Sharpener Industry: Construction What it was purchased for: A shipyard in a major city harbor has advocates who go out to local schools to promote shipbuilding. These advocate...

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5 Tips for Boosting Social Media Engagement

Nov 25

Social media is used for different purposes. News outlets tweet out breaking news, fashion trends are posted on Instagram, and political ads are promoted through Facebook. Social media platforms ar...

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Industry Mini Dive: Bars & Restaurants

Nov 18

The bar and restaurant industry is a thriving and competitive field that caters to a wide range of customers looking for delicious food, refreshing drinks, and a welcoming atmosphere to enjoy a mea...

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Case Study: A Spoon-taneous Promotion

Nov 10

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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5 Promotional Products for Firemen and Fire Departments

Nov 3

Firemen deserve a special kind of admiration. They spend their careers rushing into buildings while others are rushing out. Many departments require aid from the community, and that's where fund...

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Case Study: Shop 'til You Drop

Oct 27

A shopping mall was holding a late-winter promotion to increase traffic during typically slower months. Visitors to the complex received a "passport" to take to different stores within the mall for...

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Case Study: Improve Sales and Traffic

Oct 20

A hotel wanted to promote its amenities to guests in a personable, yet non-intrusive manner. The goal was to encourage guests to utilize hotel amenities instead of going off-site to fulfill their n...

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Case Study: Snap a Pic!

Oct 13

Objective: A large photography studio wanted a better welcome kit for their wedding clients than just a few loose flyers. Product: Mini Horizontal Pocket Folder Personalization: The photography s...

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5 Rockin' Promo Products for Bands, Musicians, and Music Venues

Oct 6

Music brings us all together! Whether you're a heavy metal, country, or even classical musical fan - we all have something in common with our love for music. And these promotional products definite...

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6 Products to Include in Every Holiday Gift Basket

Sep 28

It's always a good idea to get those gifts planned out and ready to go before the holiday chaos begins, and that includes client appreciation gifts. But, what do you get them? Put in extra thought ...

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6 High-Tech Promotional Products

Sep 21

It seems like there are new cutting-edge gadgets coming to market every day. It's getting hard to keep up with what is really going to make your life easier and what's just hype. We've put togethe...

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10 Tweetable Quotes for Motivation

Sep 14

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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2 Cool 4 School Promo

Sep 6

Much to many students' dismay, back-to-school time is practically here! School promos are one of the top-selling promotional products, and we've searched high and low to find you the best school pr...

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6 Purr-fect Promo Products for Cat Lovers

Aug 30

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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How to Work Smarter, Not Harder

Aug 23

Do you ever find that no matter how hard you're working, you're not getting the results you want? You put in the long hours at the office, you answer every email, you skip lunch, and yet you're sti...

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6 Perfect Gifts to Celebrate Your Employees

Aug 16

Nothing helps morale more at your company than an employee recognition program! Whether it's quarterly, end-of-the-year, or just because, we have something for every budget! Say goodbye to pizza pa...

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Corporate Social Responsibility and the Beauty of Giving Back

Aug 9

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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7 Retro Products That Will Turn Back Time

Aug 2

Do you ever have that moment when you look at something and you get an overwhelming surge of nostalgia? Everyone loves a good throwback, especially when it's a cool, vintage product. Below are seve...

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Case Study: Beach Balls? Bingo!

Jul 25

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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Products and Tips to Boost Your Work From Home Productivity

Jul 18

With all the shelter in place and social distancing rules to help flatten the curve of COVID-19, more people are working remotely than ever before. It's important to make sure your at-home workplac...

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Puptastic Promo!

Jul 11

Puptastic Promo! Looking for some puptastic promo? Put two paws up for you have found it! This promo is sure to please, and definitely deserves a treat! Frisbee Pet Bandana Pooch P...

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Cook Up a Storm With These 5 Promotional Products

Jul 3

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: Boosting Trade Show Booth Traffic

Jun 26

The “Golden Lanyard” to Boosting Trade Show Booth Traffic Organization: Health Care Organization Product Featured: Cotton Water Bottle Strap Goal of Promotion: Driving Traff...

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Case Study: A

Jun 19

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 ou...

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Case Study: Plastics Make it Possible

Jun 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: Real Modern Recognition

Jun 4

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: A Flavorful Promotion

May 28

A Flavorful Promotion Boosts This Credit Union's Popularity Organization: Credit Union Product Featured: Lip Balm Goal of Promotion: Generate New Loans Description of Case History: This c...

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Cheers! Let’s Sell More Beer!

May 21

Description: Custom Wave Table Tent Industry: Hospitality What it was purchased for: A local brewery wanted an eye-catching promotional item to place on tables that would boost their alcohol sale...

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

May 14

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 ill...

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Say Cheese!

May 7

Can't get enough of this milk-based product we call cheese? Whether it's presented on a charcuterie board or straight off the wheel, cheese is a delectable treat for us all (as long as you're not l...

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

Apr 30

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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Case Study: Wave Hello to Recognition

Apr 22

Item: JAFFA(r) Wave Award Purpose: Welcome gift for incentive winners Audience: Software company sales representatives A software company held a sales incentive contest for reps to win a trip...

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5 Promo Products for the Stay-at-Home Worker

Apr 15

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 dinner...

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Oh My Gourd! 5 Drinkware Products to FALL For!

Apr 8

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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Reel Them in With These 5 Cinematic Promo Products

Apr 1

Box office hits took a backseat this year as more people browsed through Netflix's new releases instead of venturing out to movie theaters. However, as many movie theaters reopen to the public, he...

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Mindfulness and the Workplace

Mar 25

“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...

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6 Promotional Products to Fit Your Budget

Mar 17

Branding: it's something that every company needs but there can be a common misconception that you need a large budget to get started. That's not the case! Branding and promoting your company doesn...

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Why You Need Promotional Products

Mar 10

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 adv...

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Case Study: Spec-Tacular Promotions

Mar 3

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: The Weather is Snow Joke

Feb 25

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. ...

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6 Paw-some Promos for Pets and Vets

Feb 18

For vets, groomers, doggie daycares, and more, pet care is more than a hobby – it's a lifestyle. While puppies don't have any purchasing power, promoting your pet-centric business to dog o...

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Case Study: Create Your Own Reality

Feb 11

Description: Custom Cardboard Virtual Reality v2 Industry: Corporate / Fortune 500 What it was purchased for: A leave behind for Field Marketing Account Managers to help convert business from the...

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Case Study: What Does Your Phone Stand For?

Feb 4

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 ...

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For The Win! 6 Perfect Awards To Celebrate Your Team

Jan 28

Who doesn't love to be recognized for all of their hard work? Celebrate your team and all of their accomplishments this year - from reaching sales goals to hitting those deadlines - with these perf...

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School's in Session: 7 Essential Supplies for Students

Jan 20

Students are back in the classroom and parents are scrambling to purchase all of the necessary supplies on each teacher's checklist. From three different types of pencils, calculators, and folders ...

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Bamboo: It's Not Just for Pandas!

Jan 13

What first comes to mind when you think of the phrase "made from sustainable materials"? Bamboo, of course! Bamboo, which is a type of grass (who knew!), is an incredible renewable and sustainable ...

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How to Gain Inspiration in 5 Minutes

Jan 5

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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It's Party Thyme: 7 Products for Plant Lovers

Dec 28, 2023

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...

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Tried and True: Classic Promotional Products

Dec 21, 2023

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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How One Hour Can Determine Your Success

Dec 14, 2023

After working a long, tiring day, all you want to do is plop down on the sofa and watch TV. The thought of laying on the couch spending hours of mindless activity is tempting to most. In fact, the ...

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

Dec 6, 2023

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 spre...

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Case Study: A Race to Remember

Nov 29, 2023

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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Case Study: Adventure Awaits

Nov 21, 2023

An event promoter was compiling a gift box for top-tier ticket holders for a large-scale national summer concert tour. The Koozie(r) Adventure Dry Sack 10L was a natural fit for the outdoor lifesty...

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Case Study: Bake in Business

Nov 14, 2023

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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6 Mood-Boosting Promo Products to Beat the Winter Blues

Nov 7, 2023

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 Se...

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Ready for Adventure: First Aid & Emergency Kits

Oct 30, 2023

We know how important it is to stay prepared for the unexpected. Whether your car breaks down or you're caught in a storm, emergency kits are essential tools to have on hand. Keep your clients or y...

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6 Promotional Products to Relax With

Oct 23, 2023

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 ...

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Case Study: Jot It Down

Oct 15, 2023

Description: Mini Flip Pad Jotter Industry: Financial What it was purchased for: An investment firm wanted to promote their new financial blog to their existing customers with a memorable branded...

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5 Quick Pick-Me-Ups You Can Send Your Employees at Home Right Now

Oct 8, 2023

Show your staff some much needed appreciation while they work from home with these inexpensive and mailable products. While many people are getting used to the “new normal” of working ...

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Customer Experience + Branding: The Relationship Goals of Marketing

Sep 30, 2023

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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The History of Promotional Products

Sep 23, 2023

If you've ever been to a music festival or convention and walked away with a bag full of freebies, then you know that promotional products work! But did you know that those quirky logoed products h...

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Case Study: Life of the Mardi

Sep 16, 2023

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: Info in a Flash

Sep 8, 2023

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...

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What Millennials Want (And How to Work With Them)

Sep 1, 2023

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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7 Promotional Products for Law Firms

Aug 25, 2023

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 look...

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Lead a Healthier Lifestyle With These 6 Promotional Products

Aug 17, 2023

Eating healthy. Weight management. Working out five times a week. There are many health-related resolutions we set at the beginning of a new year. But, do we follow through with them? Many times, t...

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Satisfy Your Customers’ Cravings With These 6 Sweet Treats

Aug 10, 2023

Chocolate and candy can make everyone smile! From fudge and chocolate-covered almonds to saltwater taffy and sour gummies, there are thousands of options for you to send to customers! Here are 6 o...

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Case Study: Paw-se and Appreciate the Little Things

Aug 2, 2023

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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Case Study: Celebrate Milestones

Jul 26, 2023

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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Now Trending: Fanny Packs!

Jul 19, 2023

Fanny packs are back and more fashionable than ever! It's just moms wearing them to the park or on vacation, either. Millennials, Zennials, and Gen Alpha has been getting into the action with sling...

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6 Stuffed Animals to Cuddle Your Way to Happiness

Jul 12, 2023

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...

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Case Study: Computer Repair At Your Fuzzy Fingertips

Jul 4, 2023

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...

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How Promo Products Can Make a Lasting Impression

Jun 27, 2023

How would you describe your company in 30 seconds? This common sales technique is known as an elevator pitch, and the goal is to captivate the attention of your potential clients and explain how ...

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

Jun 19, 2023

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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Case Study: Have a Seat

Jun 12, 2023

As the COVID-19 pandemic spread, a non-profit healthcare provider needed additional waiting room seating for their clinics and health centers across the state. As a non-profit, they needed an affor...

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Case Study: Roll Up in Style

Jun 5, 2023

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 ...

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How to Make Rush Orders Less Stressful

May 28, 2023

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't me...

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8 Graphic Design Mistakes to Avoid

May 21, 2023

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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5 Invaluable Marketing Books to Help Grow Your Brand

May 14, 2023

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...

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

May 6, 2023

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...

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Five Frugal Promotions for the Cost-Savvy Consumer

Apr 29, 2023

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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6 Purr-fect Products for Keeping Pets Occupied at Home

Apr 22, 2023

Pet owners who have been working from home over the past few months have had their hands full. Juggling work along with dogs or cats requires attention, and many pets have likely adjusted to having...

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Case Study: Keep it Sweet

Apr 15, 2023

Vertical Market: Hospitality Product Use: Employee Appreciation Promotion: A nationally known hotel chain gifted their staff the Everyday Sweet and Savory Gourmet Carry Caddy for Employee Appreci...

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Advice for Getting the Most Out of a Business Trip

Apr 7, 2023

Traveling for business can be a hectic experience if you approach your upcoming trip without any preparation. As with everything else in the world, there is an art to getting the most out of busine...

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Case Study: Inking Impressions

Mar 31, 2023

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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