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Finance-themed promotional products are a great marketing investment and help increase brand awareness and customer loyalty. These seven products can be used as financial seminar gifts, banking giveaw...
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What do you get the celebrity-chef-turned-travel-show-host who has everything? How about the VP of Paid Media at a premier hotel chain you’d love to snag an advertising deal with? Brands like ...
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Like that classic Beatles song, sometimes it can feel like your working eight days a week. Maybe you’ve had back to back meetings or you’ve had a stressful travel week. Whatever the case, ...
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Objective: A local bank wanted a way to thank their new customers with a promotional gift item that would have a high-perceived value. Product: Beach Trifold Calendar Personalization: The bank inc...
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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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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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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 the ...
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A behavioral health practice was preparing to reopen when shelter-in-place orders were lifted. However, they needed a way to communicate the enhanced safety protocols they put in place to patients com...
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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...
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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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As business’ doors open back up and employees step into the office, it’s essential to make sure they feel safe and comfortable as the return to their desks. Whether you own a business that...
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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...
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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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Products Javalina Jewel® Pen Industry Health & Wellness Spas Application Future Visits A day spa wanted to ensure that its guests always received the royal treatment. To encourage f...
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Guess the Flavor Lip Balm Organization Health Insurance Organization Product Featured Lip Balm & Lip Balm Sleeve Goal of Promotion Generating positive reinforcement with sales reps De...
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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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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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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...
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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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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 ...
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Ah yes, family picnics. The deli sandwiches, games, and abundance of sunshine. Summertime is the best time to fill up the basket, dust off the checkered blanket, and head out to your local park. T...
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Description: Standard Door Hangers Industry: Automotive What it was purchased for: A collision center wanted to increase the number of customer satisfaction survey responses and boost online appoint...
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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...
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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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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...
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When you advertise your business or organization with promotional products, you want those items to be unique, interesting, and memorable. So, shouldn’t that same principle apply to the packagin...
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Sometimes it’s good to take a moment and get in touch with Mother Earth. Not only are these products great for printing your company logo or message, but they also serve dual purposes. The produ...
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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 charitable c...
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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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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&rsquo...
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The marketing department for a regional credit union was considering a custom writing instrument from overseas as part of a re-branding campaign. However, supply chain disruptions due to Coronavirus...
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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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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...
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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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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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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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Item: Puppies & Kittens Mini Appointment Calendar Client: Pet Food Manufacturer Purpose: Increase pet food sales through goodwill campaign A pet food manufacturer partnered with a nationwide pet...
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Market: Entertainment Product Use: Gift With Purchase Promotion: A major theme park chose the Safeguard Security Waist Belt as a gift with purchase for customers who bought season passes. The wais...
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Music connects us as humans -- it transcends boundaries, cultures, race, and language! You can instantly connect with someone you may not have over the mutual love for a song or a band. Whether it's h...
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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...
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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...
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A gym wanted to promote their additional personal training services. The client gave the Compact Aluminum Power Bank 4000 mAh away to new clients who booked an initial consultation with a trainer. Sin...
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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 during ...
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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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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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A Prom Ticket Keepsake Organization High School Product Featured Neoprene Bracelet Goal of Promotion Issuing prom tickets Des...
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Your promotional products color palette plays a significant role in the decision-making process. One of the biggest reasons colors influence consumer behavior is that individuals want to stay on-tren...
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Description: Rubberized Sunglasses Industry: Broadcast Media / Telecommunication What it was purchased for: A vampire-based television show hosted blood drives at outdoor events. These were given ou...
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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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A 5 Star Resort wanted to ensure its guests received the best experience. To encourage feedback on services provided, guests were offered a coupon for use at their next visit in return for comple...
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The organizer of a charity fundraiser wanted to add an element of fun and excitement to their door prize giveaways. As each guest arrived, they were given a Mardi Gras Jubilee pen and instructions to ...
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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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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 wearing...
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Golf Mesh Shoe Bag for Association Tournaments A national golf association wanted a giveaway item for golfers in weekend tournaments and high school students considering golf at the collegiate level....
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Calendars, planners, and clocks are some of the most popular promotional products because they are useful, inexpensive, and receive innumerable impressions on a daily basis. Brand these everyday essen...
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It's a universal truth: The holidays mean food. Whether you're breaking out an old family recipe or you're trying something new for the first time, the holidays are a time where you can come t...
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I believe recognition is the key to employee motivation and job satisfaction. Salary, benefits, flexible work hours, and other criteria are important, but it is recognition that is the source of job f...
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Doing business today is competitive. Customers have almost unlimited access to information and a world of choices. Building close relationships of trust and familiarity are the best way to insure you ...
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In 2013 the smart phone changed the face of business because it changed the way people buy. People no longer had to go to a store to buy what was available. Now they could shop the world instantly usi...
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One of the biggest trends we are seeing is the growing importance of messaging in the home. So many of us are working from home, attending school at home, exercising at home that the importance of sta...
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Evidence of climate change is all around us and awareness of the need to adopt a more sustainable lifestyle is increasing. This is something promotional products buyers should consider when selecting ...
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Promotional Products offer many advantages over other forms of promotion. Products can be given directly to your target audience reducing waist and, in many cases, kept for a long time. For this reaso...
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Here is a situation that might sound familiar. You are planning an important event next month and all the top people in your company will be there. Everyone is depending on you to put on a flawless ev...
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Just three years ago I was a happy-go-lucky outside salesman. Then on January 8th, 2017 everything changed. I became the owner and manager of the 50-year-old family company I helped my father build. P...
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Many of our clients ask what's trending now in promotional products. Conventional wisdom would assume that since all events are canceled the promotional products business would be slow. Surprisingly, ...
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We were happy to see this order for lapel pins come through last Friday from Long Beach Memorial Medical Center. Happy because the dedicated people on the front lines are getting vaccinated against CO...
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Announcing another new capability for you! We have added Matt Mullen, a direct mail specialist to the team! This is exciting news for all CX&B clients because they can now benefit from free consultin...
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The Protection Collection The Protection Collection offers a set of options to keep you safe at home and in the office.
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One of the best things about promotional products advertising is that people keep and use the items that carry the promotional message. Sometimes these items are kept and used for many years. Have...
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July 16th, 2020 marks our 50th year in business. In the weeks leading up to our anniversary we're sharing a little more about who we are and how we got here. We are forever grateful to all our...
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In person events and presentations are canceled for now but that doesn’t mean you have to fold up your tent! We’ll help you bring your event message to your clients directly using direct m...
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Dear Corporate Marketers, Event Planners, Trade Show Coordinators, and Inside Sales Managers, Ever feel like a robot? You’re so busy taking care of the mundane details of making sure your t...
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Add your logo or message to this high-quality gear, perfect for the outdoor aficionado, the nature-loving novice, and everyone in between.
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Recently Elizabeth Perry of B2 Insurance contacted me to order pens. From the start of our conversation I knew she was someone I wanted to work with. She didn't just tell me the type of pen she wanted...
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When on the job many of us feel pressure to get more done. It's almost like taking time to get to know our customers and coworkers is not a good use of time. We tend to keep conversation to a minimum,...
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At a networking event a young woman approached me as I was in conversation with some other attendees. She asked me for my card and said she would be in contact. Sure enough a couple weeks later I...
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Here’s a little known fact that can be a game changer when it comes to building stronger ties with those we work with. A gift, when completely unexpected supercharges relationships. We a...
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The key to cultivating customer appreciation is to give a memorable gift when it is least expected. You will find that your investment will reap many rewards. Creating a memory that surprises someone...
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According to reliable sources, here are some of the biggest worries facing trade show coordinators: TOP 5 EXHIBITOR CHALLENGES - according to PPAI International 1. Cost & Logistics 2. Competitio...
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What are the best pens for advertising? When it comes to advertising pens there are almost unlimited choices available. For me the bottom line is, which pen will the most people keep and use....
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A NEW Idea! Recently my good friend and business associate Joey came up with a great idea. "Why not sell earthquake/disaster kits to raise funds for our schools?". I think it's brilliant... See an ex...
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Cultural Symbol Fenton Mitchell, the founder of our company was fascinated by bees. He often talked about honeybees and their importance to the ecosystem. He kept hives on his property and the ...
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Sure, lots of people have Fidget Spinners, but not the Custom Fidget Spinner! The design possibilities are limited only by your imagination. From characters, to shapes, to icons, it will WOW your...
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A PopSocket® sticks flat to the back of your phone, tablet or case with its rinsable, repositionable gel. Once extended, the PopSocket® becomes a media stand for your device, a photo or textin...
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Doing business today is competitive. Customers have almost unlimited access to information and a world of choices. Building close relationships of trust and familiarity are the best way to insure you ...
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Celebrate Success! When I was a young salesman I didn't allow myself to get excited about small victories. I'd downplay them because I had set high expectations for myself and was afraid of gettin...
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Does this man look happy? Everyone needs to feel like they belong. We all need to be part of something bigger than ourselves. That's why recognizing people is so important. We all have a powerful ...
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Do you specialize? If you have expertise in one area of your business consider becoming a Specialist. When you are a Specialist your clients and prospects only need to remember one message. Peopl...
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