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Corporate Social Responsibility and the Beauty of Giving Back

4 days ago

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 doe...

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5 Easy Ways to Achieve a Positive Outlook

Aug 25

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: This Promotional Product is in the Bag

Aug 10

Description: Laundry Bag Industry: Financial What it was purchased for: A credit union wanted to target college students and offer them an incentive to open a new account. They chose a stock desi...

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

Jul 27

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 daiqu...

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Lil' Toy Trains

Jul 12

Step right up to Hobby Town! Little toy train sets are a blast from the past and are still a hit today! Did you know you can make a promotional product campaign around toy trains? Toy Train Stres...

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6 Products to Welcome Students Back to School

Jun 28

"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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6 Snap-Worthy Products for Every Photographer

Jun 14

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 o...

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Weather-Proof Promo!

May 30

The weather outside is frightful, but the (weather-proof promotional products) are sooo delightful! No matter your climate or weather patterns, I’ve found some excellent promotional items tha...

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No Fin Can Compare to These Shark Products

May 16

Sharks are some of the ocean's most beautiful creatures. With over 500 species and more being discovered, the world of sharks is absolutely fascinating, from the deep sea Greenland Shark which can ...

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5 Environmentally-Friendly Promotional Products

May 02

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 product...

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Case Study: A New Way to Do Cross-Promotions

Apr 17

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 of Case ...

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

Apr 03

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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Case Study: Success on Campus

Mar 20

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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Case Study: Fresh Mesh Promotions

Mar 05

Market: Real Estate Product Use: Incentive Gift Promotion: A high-end resort selected the Atlantis Mesh Beach Tote as an incentive gift for the visitors who attended their timeshare presentatio...

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Case Study: A Hole in One Promotion

Feb 20

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 receiv...

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Case Study: Brighten Their Day

Feb 06

A realtor wanted to give a thank-you gift to those who purchased a new home with them. They chose the LED Carbon Fiber Aluminum Flashlight. They printed their logo along with the tagline, "We will ...

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Case Study: Take a Map!

Jan 23

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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Case Study: Have a Seat

Jan 08

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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Products and Tips to Boost Your Work From Home Productivity

Dec 25, 2023

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 wo...

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7 Retro Products That Will Turn Back Time

Dec 11, 2023

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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5 Unique Products for Healthcare

Nov 27, 2023

When you think about creating a fundraiser or give-back event involving healthcare, what kind of promo items come to mind? Today, I’ve found five unique healthcare promo products that are sur...

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Case Study: Insuring Happy Employees

Nov 13, 2023

Item: JAFFA® Round Zinc Coaster Purpose: End of year gifts for employees Audience: Insurance firm employees An insurance firm had a particularly prosperous year and wanted to give employees ...

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Case Study: Keep it Sweet

Oct 29, 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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Case Study: Lunchtime Appreciation

Oct 15, 2023

Description: ID Lunch Bag Industry: Health Care / Pharmaceutical What it was purchased for: A hospital wanted a unisex item to give out for Nurses Week. Since most of the nursing staff brought th...

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5 Pitch Perfect Products for Musically Talented Individuals

Oct 01, 2023

We all have talented musicians in our lives. Whether they can shred on an electric guitar or have tried out for the local singing competition, some people are born to make music. Here are 5 promo ...

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Never Get Cold with These 5 Unique Sweatshirts

Sep 16, 2023

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 Promo Products to Make Your Office Safer for Employees

Sep 02, 2023

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 t...

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6 Promotional Products for Religious Institutions

Aug 19, 2023

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

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

Aug 05, 2023

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 six perfect products for your customers' fluffy companion...

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Case Study: It Takes a Village

Jul 21, 2023

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

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Case Study: Getting Bent out of Shape for More Business

Jul 07, 2023

Product: Gel Stress Toy Client: Health Food Store What it was purchased for: As a gift to reward customers for spending over a certain amount. Why it worked: The gel stress toy which, unlike the...

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Case Study: It's in the Bag

Jun 23, 2023

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 w...

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Case Study: Look, Ma, No Hands!

Jun 09, 2023

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 bud...

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6 Things You're Missing out on by Not Using Promotional Products

May 25, 2023

Promotional products aren't just for niche industry operations. Whether you are a small organization looking to grow your business, or an established company wanting to reach a new market, a produc...

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

May 11, 2023

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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5 Steps to Achieving Your Goals

Apr 26, 2023

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 watc...

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Case Study: Rock out on the Run

Apr 12, 2023

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 use ...

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6 Promotional Products to Relax With

Mar 28, 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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16 Ways Color Affects Your Branding and Marketing

Mar 14, 2023

Substantial research shows why color matters in branding and how it plays an important role in how we experience marketing. These 16 facts give you a glimpse into how you can use color to your adva...

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6 Promotional Products to Fit Your Budget

Feb 28, 2023

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 c...

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How to Put Together an Onboarding Kit

Feb 14, 2023

Employee engagement starts the second a new employee walks in the door, so it’s important for companies to make a good impression on their first day! The onboarding process shouldn’t ju...

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Case Study: Keep Warm Buddy Set

Jan 30, 2023

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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Case Study: Roll Up in Style

Jan 16, 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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Sustainability & Environmental Responsibility: Why it Matters

Jan 02, 2023

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...

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Staying Warm and Cozy with Promo

Dec 19, 2022

Every client deserves a little warmth, whether that’s with a smile, a friendly follow-up, or with promo! With cold offices and winter lurking around the corner, what better way to celebrate y...

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

Dec 04, 2022

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 pho...

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7 Promo Products That Will Get the Party Started

Nov 20, 2022

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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Graphic Design Terms Everyone Should Know

Nov 05, 2022

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 ...

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Case Study: It's Raining Cats and Dogs

Oct 22, 2022

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 ...

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5 Invaluable Marketing Books to Help Grow Your Brand

Oct 07, 2022

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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Case Study: A Golfer Giveaway

Sep 23, 2022

Objective An event organizer wanted consistent branding for everything from their tournament save the dates to golfer giveaways. Products Custom Tri-Fold Calendar, A2 (4-1/4" x 5-1/2") Folded Pr...

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Case Study: YUKON 17 oz. Double Wall Party Cup for the Sustainability Win

Sep 09, 2022

Surf-inspired activewear brands like ROXY® are stoked with our YUKON design—fondly known as The Party Cup™. It’s double-wall insulated, so it keeps refreshments cool on the ...

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Product Safety: What You Need to Know

Aug 25, 2022

No matter what they’re purchasing, no one wants their products to be unsafe – it’s a no-brainer! In the United States, there are several different product safety regulations that ...

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Earbuds and Speakers and Headphones - Oh My!

Aug 11, 2022

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'...

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

Jul 28, 2022

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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12 Perfect Pediatric Products for Babies

Jul 14, 2022

Oh, babies! What a joy to welcome. Bringing a new baby into the world is so exciting (but also stressful and frequently sleepless). New parents know that there’s a lot to procure and prepare ...

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Your Brand Is Your Business - Market It!

Jun 30, 2022

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 ...

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Case Study: Go Green or Go Home

Jun 15, 2022

Item: goingreen™ Stapled Appointment Calendar Purpose: Promote awareness of recycling programs and provide recycling information to the community Audience: Residents of the company’...

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Case Study: Practice Putting

Jun 01, 2022

2 Ball Pillow Pack – Titleist® TruFeel for Non-Profit Event When a non-profit had to cancel their annual fundraising dinner due to Coronavirus, a golf course donated their clubhouse pati...

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8 Promo Products That Will Have You Ready For Spring

May 18, 2022

Here comes the sun! With spring in full swing, it’s time to shake off the cold and embrace these colorful products that will be sure to brighten your day. Garden Kit Test your green thumb...

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Perk up Your Promotions With These 6 Coffee Products

May 03, 2022

Coffee enthusiasts will love these promotional products that look like they’re straight from the coffee shop! Millions of people drink coffee and tea every day, even multiple times a day whic...

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How to be an Empathetic Leader and Still Get the Job Done

Apr 19, 2022

Empathy is the ability to feel the same emotions felt by someone else. This trait allows you to feel pain for a friend whose going through a divorce, or excitement for a sister who was recently pro...

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Clean Desk, Happy Desk!

Apr 04, 2022

An organized desk is a happy desk and the perfect time to clean and reorganize your desk is at the beginning of the new quarter! Whether it's Q1 or Q4 – sometimes filing away old projects, du...

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Case Study: Wheelie Important Paperwork

Mar 21, 2022

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

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Cook Up a Storm With These 5 Promotional Products

Mar 07, 2022

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 p...

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

Feb 20, 2022

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

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School's in Session: 7 Essential Supplies for Students

Feb 06, 2022

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 fo...

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Win Big With These Promotional Products for Sports Lovers

Jan 23, 2022

If you’re looking for some awesome gear to support your team—or for some killer merch for your team’s fans—we’ve got you covered with these awesome promotional product...

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Case Study: Stick to the Schedule

Jan 08, 2022

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 Distri...

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The Fidget Phenomenon

Dec 25, 2021

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

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Case Study: Shop 'til You Drop

Dec 11, 2021

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: 3D is the Key

Nov 27, 2021

A company was looking for unique items to commemorate the celebration of its 45th year in business. They wanted to incorporate a new logo that communicated the anniversary as well as the range of p...

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6 Morning Routine Products That Will Wake Anyone Up

Nov 12, 2021

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...

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Case Study: Wine for the Win

Oct 29, 2021

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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How to Make Rush Orders Less Stressful

Oct 15, 2021

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 does...

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

Oct 01, 2021

Description: Large Boat Tote Industry: Sports / Fitness What it was purchased for: Horse show giveaways How it was distributed: A local horse show needed gifts for their major contributors. A ...

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7 Ways to Take Advantage of Your Lunch Break

Sep 17, 2021

Taking a lunch break is important. It’s a time when you can step away from your computer and have a little “me” time. Your lunch break should be a time when you can unplug and sto...

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6 Products to Grow Your Business!

Sep 03, 2021

People love plants! They live in our offices and our homes and whether you have a large flourishing garden or fake plants because you can't even keep a cactus alive, there's a plant-themed promo fo...

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Case Study: Thank You for Spooning

Aug 19, 2021

Description: 10 Oz. Aztec Spooner Mug Industry: Advertising / Marketing / Publishing What it was purchased for: A major coupon distributor was looking for a thank you to give out to advertisers...

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What They're Wearing

Jul 08, 2020

A new spin on the heathered, mesh golf tee, the Greg Norman Play Dry Heather Solid Polo Combines superfine microfiber yarn with spandex for added stretch and comfort. the shirt is mad...

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30 Quotes That Will Motivate You to Succeed

Apr 30, 2020

30 Quotes That Will Motivate You to Succeed 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 ev...

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5 Easy Ways to Achieve a Positive Outlook

Apr 14, 2020

5 Easy Ways to Achieve a Positive Outlook 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...

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7 Fresh Products Perfect for Spring

Feb 20, 2020

The days are getting longer, and the weather is beginning to warm up – that means spring is coming! From outdoor concerts and craft fairs to sports events and graduations, if your clients are...

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8 Design Trends You’ll See in 2020

Jan 02, 2020

Design trends shift every single year. Remember the ’90s, when floating geometric shapes in hot pink, fuschia, and yellow were cool? And Comic Sans was the go-to font? Now, designers cringe...

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So you want custom caps? Here's what you need to know

Sep 11, 2018

So you want to order custom caps for your organization? There's a lot involved in making this happen. Here are the choices you need to decide on before asking for a quote. Lets start with the ...

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Why you should have a Vector version of your logo

May 08, 2018

We get asked all the time what is vector? Or why do I need a vector file? Or my favorite, why am I paying for art charges when I gave you a jpeg of my logo? Well here is a great article written ...

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