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How Promo Products Can Tell Your Brand's Story

3 days ago

Stories are powerful. From sharing stories around the campfire to writing fictional novels, storytelling has connected people together for thousands of years. But, have you ever considered storytelli...

Lead a Healthier Lifestyle With These 6 Promotional Products

Jul 04

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, the ...

6 Retro Products That Are a Blast From the Past

Jun 27

No matter what decade you think of when you think of “retro products”, you can bet there’s a customizable product perfect for your next event. Using nostalgia to promote your busines...

5 Tips for Boosting Social Media Engagement

Jun 19

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 are a...

Case Study: A Hole in One Promotion

Jun 12

Product: Jumbo Cooler Bag Industry: Agriculture What it was purchased for: These bags were given out to participants in a company golf tournament. How it was distributed: All participants received ...

Case Study: Thank You for Spooning

Jun 05

Description: 10 Oz. Aztec Spooner MugIndustry: Advertising / Marketing / PublishingWhat it was purchased for: A major coupon distributor was looking for a thank you to give out to advertisers.How it...

5 Promo Products for the Stay-at-Home Worker

May 29

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...

8 Corporate Gifts for Your Employees

May 22

The employees are the backbone of every company. And when your employees have been working hard all year to bring in tremendous results, nothing conveys your appreciation more than a corporate gift. A...

10 Promo Products for Auto-Lovers

May 15

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 wor...

6 Books That Every Business Owner Should Read

May 07

As business owners, it’s crucial to understand the trends that affect your industry and your company. Each day, you consume an incredible amount of data, statistics, and research. However, it&rs...

Case Study: Wine for the Win

Apr 30

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 bo...

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

Apr 23

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. But...

8 Essential Office Supplies for Remote Workers

Apr 16

Since the CDC declared the COVID-19 virus a pandemic on March 11, 2020, various shelter-in-place and social distancing rules have been put into place to help slow the rate of infected peoples in the p...

6 Products to Include in Every Holiday Gift Basket

Apr 09

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 thoug...

6 Promotional Products to Fit Your Budget

Apr 02

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 comp...

5 Simple Tips to Organize and Run Effective Meetings

Mar 25

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 in...

Case Study: Keep it Cooler

Mar 18

Description: Dual Compartment Cooler BagIndustry: Corporate / Fortune 500What it was purchased for: An annual company picnic for employees and their families. Each year they give their emp...

O Canada! 6 Promotional Products Made in Canada

Mar 11

From sea to sea, Canada is a large and beautiful country that produces a wide range of products. There are so many Canadian-made products to choose from, but we worked hard to narrow it down to a shor...

Your Brand Is Your Business - Market It!

Mar 04

As a marketing professional, you understand better than anyone the importance of establishing a distinct brand presence for your company. People gravitate to those they identify with and can trust wit...

Sustainability & Environmental Responsibility: Why it Matters

Feb 26

As the reality of our planet’s changing climate is becoming more and more apparent, being committed to sustainability has become a business imperative in the eyes of consumers. According to a 20...

6 Tips on Professionally Reaching New Heights in 2020

Feb 18

Can you believe 2020 is here? We can’t either! With the new decade beginning, it’s important to take baby steps that will eventually help you reach your professional goals this year. Wheth...

Game On: 10 Promo Product Games We Love!

Feb 11

From traditional favorites to new and trendy games, you can put your brand at the center of the fun whether it is at a tailgate, a special party or event, or just around the office. Bean Bag To...

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

Feb 04

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...

6 Promotional Products That Put Safety First

Jan 28

Whether it’s on a construction site, warehouse, or a laboratory, it’s always important to help your workers stay safe. Encourage your employees to make safe choices all year long with thes...

Cook Up a Storm With These 5 Promotional Products

Jan 21

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...

Case Study: Financial Industry

Jan 14

Products Javalina® Classic Pen Industry Financial Application Direct Mail A local bank wanted to increase awareness of its low mortgage rates and decided to d...

Case Study: It Takes a Village

Jan 06

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 somethin...

You Need More Cowbell

Dec 30, 2019

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 ...

Customer Experience + Branding: The Relationship Goals of Marketing

Dec 23, 2019

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 diffi...

A Lunch That Packs a Punch

Dec 16, 2019

Description: 3 Section Lunch Container Industry: Healthcare What it was purchased for: A hospital was looking for a unique lunch packet for nurses, doctors, and anyone else employed at any of the ho...

How to Become More Productive in the Office Before 2020

Dec 08, 2019

The countdown to 2020 has begun! Before we know it, the ball will drop, fireworks will ignite the sky, and the new year will be here. Which means, it’s time to be more productive and organized i...

7 Sources to Boost Your Creativity

Dec 01, 2019

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 ...

Case Study: Health & Wellness Spas

Nov 24, 2019

Products Javalina Jewel® Pen Industry Health & Wellness Spas Application Future Visits A day spa wanted to ensure that its guests always received the royal treatm...

5 Healthy Tips for Business Trips

Nov 17, 2019

So, you’re traveling for work again. There are only 365 days in the year, can you recall how many days you’ve been on the road? It doesn’t matter if you are traveling internationall...

5 Easy Ways to Achieve a Positive Outlook

Nov 10, 2019

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 practi...

6 Tradeshow Staples That are Made in the USA

Nov 02, 2019

Tradeshows offer important opportunities for your company to connect with customers and prospects face-to-face and make lasting impressions. Make sure you’re prepared with the proper supplies to...

5 Promotional Products for School That Are 2 Cool 2-B 4-Got-N

Oct 26, 2019

Each school year, millions of students hit the books, shoot some hoops, and work hard to bring home that golden 4.0 GPA. Sometimes, the best way to promote your brand is by supporting the students in ...

Case Study: Pull Up a Chair and Stay Awhile

Oct 19, 2019

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 dollars...

5 Corporate Gifts Your Clients Will Love

Oct 12, 2019

Corporate gifts are a great way to thank your clients for keeping you in business. When done right, they can also function as employee rewards/incentives. Here are a few of our favorite promotional pr...

7 Promotional Products Perfect for Weddings

Oct 05, 2019

Adding names, monograms, or wedding dates to wedding favors is a great way to increase the wow-factor of any event. After everyone leaves the reception, these personalized gifts are there to help them...

What Millennials Want (And How to Work With Them)

Sep 27, 2019

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 le...

Case Study: A

Sep 20, 2019

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...

3 Things Every Busy Professional Needs

Sep 13, 2019

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...

Case Study: Jot It Down

Sep 06, 2019

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 it...

5 Invaluable Marketing Books to Help Grow Your Brand

Aug 30, 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 resour...

Advice for Getting the Most Out of a Business Trip

Aug 15, 2019

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 business ...

5 Promotional Products That Will Have Your Clients Dreaming

Aug 08, 2019

There are a lot of branding opportunities that go unnoticed in a world of t-shirts and coffee mugs. In fact, there’s an entire industry that spends every waking hour thinking of ways to help you...

Case Study: Stick to the Schedule

Aug 01, 2019

Industry: Hospitality Personalization: A small sandwich shop wanted to increase their business during lunch hour. Their target market was people who worked near their restaurant. Method of Distribut...

Here Are Our Votes For The Best Political Promotional Product Staples

Jul 25, 2019

Whether you are right or left, red or blue, or somewhere in the middle, if you’re in need of political promotional product staples, we've got some great candidates for you! Yard Signs ...

Case Study: An Icy Cool Promotion

Jul 18, 2019

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10 Promotional Products for Healthy Living

Jul 11, 2019

We all strive to be our best selves, but sometimes it’s easier said than done. We can all make excuses to make unhealthy choices. Your niece has a birthday and it would seem rude to turn down th...

5 Men's Wearable Promotional Products for the Office and Beyond

Jul 03, 2019

It’s fun giving out promotional products like fidget spinners and stress balls, but sometimes you need an option for the guy that likes to keep it a bit more professional. These business...

9 Promotional Products for Tech Wizards

May 29, 2019

Did you know that American consumers own, on average, at least three connected devices? Add your logo to these top tech accessories and your company will become a part of your customers’ daily l...

5 Office Toys That Will Bring Your Brand Joy

May 21, 2019

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 ...

8 Dental Products That Will Make You Smile

May 14, 2019

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...

Case Study: A New Way to Do Cross-Promotions

May 07, 2019

Clever Meets Subtle: A New Way to Do Cross-Promotions Organization: Department Store Product Featured: Lanyard with Vinyl Pouch Goal of Promotion: Promoting Store Sales Description o...

Case Study: Raise Your Glass

Apr 30, 2019

The NY Yankees wanted to create special commemorative bottles to celebrate Derek Jeter’s accomplishments at Yankee Stadium. They chose 150 magnum-sized (1.5L) bottles with a special logo and Jet...

Case Study: Rock out on the Run

Apr 23, 2019

Description: Earbuds With a Wristband Industry: Marathon What it was purchased for: A sponsor was looking for an item or items that runners/walkers could be given at the race that they could us...

Case Study: Guess the Flavor Lip Balm

Apr 16, 2019

Guess the Flavor Lip Balm Organization Health Insurance Organization Product Featured Lip Balm & Lip Balm Sleeve Goal of Promotion Generating positive reinforce...

Case Study: Keep Warm Buddy Set

Apr 08, 2019

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 ch...

Drive Traffic with These 6 Trade Show Ideas

Apr 01, 2019

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...

Case Study: Look, Ma, No Hands!

Mar 25, 2019

Description: Auto Air Vent Magnetic Phone Mount Industry: Technology What it was purchased for: A technology business was looking for a giveaway item that was unique but also fit within their budget...

Case Study: Pillow Box

Mar 18, 2019

Objective A children's hospital wanted to send a thank you gift package to donors. They wanted patients to be able to add a personalized touch to the gift to connect donors better to the cause. Prod...

4 Steps to #Winning Social Media

Mar 11, 2019

Social media is one of the fastest growing and ever-changing media platforms in existence. What began as an online community for the younger generations, now encompasses billions of people across the ...

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

Mar 03, 2019

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 photog...

Give Your School Clubs a Boost With These Promotional Products

Feb 24, 2019

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 ...

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

Feb 17, 2019

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 daiquiri...

Case Study: What Does Your Phone Stand For?

Feb 10, 2019

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 ...

5 Steps to Achieving Your Goals

Feb 02, 2019

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...

How to Gain Inspiration in 5 Minutes

Jan 26, 2019

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

Case Study: It's in the Bag

Jan 19, 2019

Description Non-Woven Shopper Tote Bag Industry Bookstore What it was purchased for A large Metropolitan Community College Bookstore wanted to feature a reusable shopping bag to the students who ...

3 Simple Ways to Boost Your Mood Right Now

Jan 12, 2019

Do you ever get a case of the Mondays…on a Thursday? We all get down sometimes, but that doesn’t mean we need to stay there. Whether someone said something that upset you, you’re st...

6 On-the-Go Products for Travelers

Jan 05, 2019

Being prepared isn't just for the Scouts, it's good advice for anyone who lives life on the go! Add your logo to these hospitality and travel themed promotional products and your customers wil...

5 Environmentally-Friendly Promotional Products

Dec 29, 2018

How about that Earth, huh? She sure is something. Fortunately, there are plenty of people in the promotional products industry that feel the same way. In fact, we can offer you thousands of products t...

7 Promotional Products for When You’re Feeling Lucky

Dec 22, 2018

Whether you’re a casino looking for new ways to entice players to visit or you’re putting together a casino themed event, there are plenty of promotional products for you! Add your logo an...

Graphic Design Terms Everyone Should Know

Dec 15, 2018

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 you f...

Case Study: Safety First

Dec 08, 2018

Product: Auto Safety Kit Industry: Banking What it was purchased for: As a gift to anyone who opened a new bank account for over $1,000.00. How it was distributed: The bank was looking for a brande...

5 Ways to Boost Employee Morale

Dec 01, 2018

When it comes to building a successful company culture, maintaining positive employee attitude is key. Not only are happy employees more productive, but your company is also more likely to attract and...

Branding 101: What Makes a Brand Powerful

Nov 24, 2018

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...

6 Ways to Get More Done Every Day

Nov 17, 2018

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’...

Case Study: Let the Games Begin!

Nov 09, 2018

Product: Custom Malibu Sunglasses Industry: Automotive/Banking What it was purchased for: A car company wanted to find a product that would promote their brand at a local college BCS Bowl Games. Ho...

How to Manage the Workload of a Leader

Nov 02, 2018

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 ever...

How One Hour Can Determine Your Success

Oct 26, 2018

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 ave...

Why You Should Be Having More Fun at Work

Oct 19, 2018

In the past, the words “work” and “fun” were two very different concepts that could never be caught in the same sentence. The old school rationale taught us that if you are enj...

5 Fail-Proof Ideas for Your Business Instagram

Oct 12, 2018

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...

5 Military Themed Promotional Products

Oct 05, 2018

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...

Success on Campus

Sep 28, 2018

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 st...

30 Quotes That Will Motivate You to Succeed

Sep 21, 2018

We all want to succeed in business and in life, but sometimes we could use an extra boost of motivation. Some of the most successful people we have ever known have failed many times before succeeding....

Case Study: Fun in the Sun

Sep 13, 2018

Product: Two-Tone Malibu Sunglasses Industry: Sports What it was purchased for: A major sports team was having difficulty keeping attendance up at weeknight games. They came up with the idea of doin...

Top 5 Tech Gifts

Sep 13, 2018

By: Shannon Mayerl, President of Top Promotions It’s hot Hot HOT! Hard to think of the holidays and client gift giving when the temperature is reaching triple digits, but this is exactl...

Working With An Expert Matters

Sep 13, 2018

By Shannon Mayerl, President of Top Promotions In this age of technology, we have resources at our fingertips that can sometimes make us forget the advantages of working with an expert. Who h...

You need a webstore, which option is right for you?

Sep 13, 2018

By: Shannon Mayerl, President of Top Promotions At Top Promotions we offer 3 main types of webstores: Continuous store Cycling store Up/Down store Each option offers pros and cons and...

Top 3 Ways to Integrate Promotional Items into Your Business

Sep 13, 2018

By Meghan Whalen Upon first consideration, promotional products may seem like an unnecessary expense, but the relatively small cost upfront will do a lot of leg work for you in the long run. ...

Tips for Planning a Successful Tradeshow

Sep 13, 2018

By: Shannon Mayerl, President of Top Promotions For years our industry hosted a traveling tradeshow through the Mid-west in the fall. Year after year, we noticed (and vendors confirmed) that ...

The Importance of Policies & Procedures

Sep 13, 2018

By Shannon Mayerl, President of Top Promotions Some people think “What could be more boring than developing policies and writing the related procedures/instructions”? Yet developi...

6 Key Steps to Follow When Running a Meeting

Sep 13, 2018

By Shannon Mayerl, President of Top Promotions I have run thousands of meetings over the course of my career, frankly I wish there were fewer. My experience provided me an opportunity to mentor a per...

How to Achieve an Employee Centered Culture

Sep 13, 2018

By Shannon Mayerl, President of Top Promotions Company culture is a hot topic right now. In my experience, there is a substantial difference between saying you have a great employee culture a...

Do you need a webstore?

Sep 13, 2018

By: Shannon Mayerl, President of Top Promotions In our technological world, shouldn’t everyone have a webstore? Doesn’t every business need a way to get their branded product out ...

8 Key Steps for Successful Management Training

Sep 13, 2018

By: Shannon Mayerl, President of Top Promotions All too often an awesome employee is promoted to a management position and when they don’t do well, we wonder why did they fail at this w...

5 Steps for Quality Control

Sep 13, 2018

By: Shannon Mayerl, President of Top Promotions Mistakes happen. Even with the best laid plans, we are human. But there is hope! With a well-defined process that is consiste...

Adapting to Employees with Special Needs

Sep 13, 2018

By: Shannon Mayerl, President of Top Promotions In 2012, the company I work for was sold. We became a wholly owned subsidiary of a much larger organization, an organization with a mission to ...

The Best Promotional Products for Sports Fanatics

Sep 06, 2018

With football season right around the corner, people are gearing up to support their favorite teams. Whether they’re grilling hot dogs at a tailgate or cheering in the stands, fans love we...

Case Study: Plastics Make it Possible

Aug 30, 2018

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...

Case Study: Computer Repair At Your Fuzzy Fingertips

Aug 23, 2018

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...

4 Ways to Improve Communication

Aug 16, 2018

Have you ever had this conversation before? Them: "How are you?" You: "Yes." Or have you ever been in a meeting and realized you zoned out halfway through? Or how about when you’re at the mo...

6 Promotional Products for Music Lovers

Jun 26, 2019

These promotional products will be music to your ears! There are all kinds of music lovers out there, from fans of rock to jazz and everything in between, that would love to get any of these music-the...

Drink It In: 6 Drinkware Products to Quench Your Thirst

Jun 19, 2019

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 to...

Case Study: Attract New Customers

Jun 12, 2019

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...

Know Your Shades: 4 Types of Iconic Sunglasses

Jun 05, 2019

“The future’s so bright, I gotta wear shades.” - Timbuk 3Sunglasses have been and always will be one of the most popular promotional products. Why? Because practically everyone wears...

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