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How to Gain Inspiration in 5 Minutes

19 hours ago

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 audi...

10 Luxurious Products for Your VIP Customers

Sep 25

Most people crave the feeling of class, power, and status that comes with enjoying luxury products. Those who claim they don’t, just haven't gotten a chance to experience it for free. So, what b...

Ready for Adventure: First Aid & Emergency Kits

Sep 18

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 your...

Advice for Getting the Most Out of a Business Trip

Sep 11

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 ...

Return of the Events: 6 Products for Concerts and More

Sep 03

Live music is back! Venues are opening their doors, and artists are announcing tour dates again. After more than a year of few to no events for most places, bands, club promoters, venue owners, and mo...

5 Promo Products for the Stay-at-Home Worker

Aug 27

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...

Print's Not Dead: How Print Products Can Work for You

Aug 20

In the past decade, many businesses have moved away from print marketing to focus almost entirely on digital marketing. You may have even heard people say that print is dead. However, print media has ...

Case Study: Time for a Rebrand

Aug 12

Objective: A university had just completed a major rebrand complete with a new logo and wanted to make sure they had all the necessary branded items for functions throughout the year. They had previou...

It's a Bird, It's a Plane, No… It's SUPER PROMO!

Aug 05

Transform any event to celebrate everyday superheroes. From the great heroes around us to those aspiring to become a superhero one day, these promo products can take your fundraiser to the next level!...

Your Brand Is Your Business - Market It!

Jul 28

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...

Case Study: It’s a Date!

Jul 21

Description: Desk Calendar Industry: Insurance What it was purchased for: A local insurance agent wanted a way to connect with customers, and capture new leads, with a useful promotional item that w...

Case Study: Piece of Cake

Jul 14

Objective: A bakery owner had built solid connections with other service providers within their local event industry, but they were looking to grow their business within the wedding market. Products:...

Relax and Unwind With These 10 Promo Products

Jul 06

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, ...

6 Products to Grow Your Business!

Jun 29

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 for e...

Case Study: Wave Hello to Recognition

Jun 22

Item: JAFFA® 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 ...

Case Study: Computer Repair At Your Fuzzy Fingertips

Jun 14

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...

6 Products for the Aspiring Home Chef

Jun 07

Thanks to innovations like grocery delivery and ready-to-cook meal kits, people are cooking more at home. From the humble peanut butter and jelly sandwich to gourmet dishes and fancy cakes, it takes t...

7 Sources to Boost Your Creativity

May 31

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 ...

How to Choose Uniforms the Whole Team Will Love

May 23

If you’ve been in the workforce for a couple of years, you’ve probably had to wear a company uniform at one point or another! Across all industries, trades, and professions, uniforms are c...

Where did the Baseball cap come from.

May 16

History of the Baseball Hat Then and Now In 1905 the Detroit Tigers were the very first baseball team to have logos on their hats! This is when we start seeing other teams follow along and cre...

No Fin Can Compare to These Shark Products

May 09

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 liv...

Coolest Kid Around

May 02

Once upon a time, there was a high school kid named Jake who was eagerly waiting for the Homecoming football game. He had just bought a brand new jersey with his school's colors and logo, and he ...

8 Essential Office Supplies for Remote Workers

May 01

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...

How to Make Rush Orders Less Stressful

Apr 24

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...

6 Awarding Rewards for Your Employees

Apr 16

Since the beginning of the corporate award dinners, the same type of glass award has been presented at each one, whether it is a banquet, end-of-year party, or even just a company-wide meeting. While ...

Case Study: A New Way to Do Cross-Promotions

Apr 09

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 His...

6 Morning Routine Products That Will Wake Anyone Up

Apr 02

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...

5 Phone Accessories to Help You Get a Grip

Mar 26

It’s pretty safe to say that cell phones are a ubiquitous part of everyday life. In any room with more than a few people in it, you’re likely to find a few phone screens lighting up in som...

Case Study: Wine for the Win

Mar 19

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...

4 Fantastic Promos for Senior Citizens

Mar 11

Did you know that by 2060, there will be an estimated 98 million people in the United States who are 65 or older? With the generational divide between Millennials and Gen Zers taking up a lot of conve...

Case Study: Sometimes You Just Need to Vent

Mar 04

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 budg...

How to Reduce Stress on the Job

Feb 25

Here are some interesting stats for you. More than 157 million Americans are part of the U.S. workforce. Considering that number, did you know that workplace stress is responsible for up to $190 billi...

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

Feb 18

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

7 Brilliant Bamboo Promotional Products

Feb 11

You don't have to be a panda to love bamboo! This popular, eco-friendly renewable resource grows super-fast and is known to be one of the most adaptable materials on the planet. Bamboo is incredibly v...

Case Study: The Write Way

Feb 04

Item: WideBody® Message Pen Purpose: Inform people about range of services Audience: Clients and general public A chiropractic office wanted to inform clients and others about their range of...

Case Study: These Calendars Aren't Week

Jan 28

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...

Case Study: Do the Wave

Jan 21

Market: School Objective: A school’s athletic program was struggling to pay for recurring expenses. Game attendance had dropped over the previous year, and alumni attendance was weak. The sc...

8 Items for Restaurant Promos that Sizzle

Jan 14

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...

Case Study: Back in Business

Jan 07

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...

Case Study: Pillow Box

Dec 30, 2022

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...

Case Study: It's in the Bag

Dec 22, 2022

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 ...

Five Frugal Promotions for the Cost-Savvy Consumer

Dec 15, 2022

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 li...

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

Dec 07, 2022

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 VIP...

Case Study: Rock out on the Run

Nov 30, 2022

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 dur...

Big-Top Promo Products!

Nov 22, 2022

Come one, come all to the best party in town, the circus! Step on up to find neat promo products that are sure to wow a crowd! Toy Elephant At a Big-Top Circus, you are sure to see some amazing...

5 Simple Tips to Organize and Run Effective Meetings

Nov 15, 2022

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: A Not-So-Silly Idea

Nov 07, 2022

An insurance company signed up to be the “hydration” sponsor for a fun and colorful 5K run/walk for charity. The race was popular in the community because it was known as a vibrant, fun-fi...

6 Promotional Products That Put Safety First

Oct 31, 2022

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...

5 Toys for the Kid at Heart

Oct 23, 2022

There's something special about receiving a toy that brings out the kid in all of us - whether you're 5 or 55! Adding a little childhood fun to your client's day will surely help them remember your na...

Case Study: Snap a Pic!

Oct 16, 2022

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 stud...

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

Oct 09, 2022

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: Calendar Puns are Week

Oct 01, 2022

Objective: A real estate agent wanted a useful promotional item to boost her personal branding and promote her services while staying top of mind all year round. Product: Desk Calendar with 4-Color...

Case Study: Fewer Tricks and More Treats: Halloween Safety Lanyard

Sep 23, 2022

Fewer Tricks and More Treats: Halloween Safety Lanyard Organization Insurance Company Product Featured Reflective Lanyard Goal of Promotion Promoting safety on Halloween Description of Case H...

Case Study: Celebrate Milestones

Sep 16, 2022

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 mil...

16 Ways Color Affects Your Branding and Marketing

Sep 09, 2022

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 advanta...

Case Study: Don't Run from this Promo!

Sep 01, 2022

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

Case Study: Take a Map!

Aug 25, 2022

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 on c...

Case Study: Health & Wellness Spas

Aug 17, 2022

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...

Case Study: Let Them Eat Cake!

Aug 10, 2022

Objective A bakery owner had built solid connections with other service providers within their local event industry. But they were looking to grow their business within the wedding market. Produc...

Case Study: Fresh Mesh Promotions

Aug 03, 2022

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 presentations....

Work Hard, Play Harder: 6 Promotional Products to Promote a Healthy Lifestyle

Jul 26, 2022

Whether you’re playing a team sport, working out, running a marathon, or going to the game, these promotional products are built to fit any active lifestyle! Add your logo to any of these pro...

6 Calming Products for Skincare Lovers

Jul 19, 2022

The hottest beauty trend of the late 2010s among millennials and Gen Zers was the dewy, bare-faced, minimal makeup look. This “Glossier girl” revolution led to a resurgence in skincare as ...

Beyond PPE: 6 Feel-Good Promo Products for Hospitals

Jul 12, 2022

Although 2020 has been over-saturated with PPE products, hospitals and medical offices still seek other promo product ideas (beyond PPE) to pass out to patients, nurses, and visitors. Whether being...

Case Study: Happy to Hang Around

Jul 04, 2022

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...

Case Study: Make a Spectacle

Jun 27, 2022

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...

Case Study: Welcome New Hires!

Jun 19, 2022

Objective A small business owner wanted an easy way to present important paperwork to new employees to help them stay organized in their first few months with the company. They wanted to instill prof...

Case Study: A Golfer Giveaway

Jun 12, 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 Print...

5 Promotional Products that Give Back

Jun 05, 2022

Are you looking to capture people’s attention? For a promotion that really packs a punch, consider choosing a product that partners your organization with a social good program. By giving back t...

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

May 29, 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 bea...

Case Study: Promo'd to a Tee

May 21, 2022

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...

Lead a Healthier Lifestyle With These 6 Promotional Products

May 14, 2022

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 ...

Case Study: This Event Needs More Cowbell

May 06, 2022

Description: Cow Bell Industry: Trade Show / Convention / Events What it was purchased for: A charity marathon coordinator wanted a giveaway that spectators could use to cheer on their runners. ...

How to Manage the Workload of a Leader

Apr 29, 2022

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...

3 Things Every Busy Professional Needs

Apr 21, 2022

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...

Drive Traffic with These 6 Trade Show Ideas

Apr 14, 2022

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...

7 Promotional Products That Help You Prepare for the Unexpected

Apr 06, 2022

It’s always important to have emergency plans in place for when the unexpected happens. There is no substitute for good preparations! These promotional products help you ensure you are prepared ...

Case Study: Do a Double Take

Mar 30, 2022

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

Case Study: Keeping Colds at Bay, One Spritz at a Time

Mar 22, 2022

Keeping Colds at Bay, One Spritz at a Time Organization High School Product Featured Spray Hand Sanitizer Goal of Promotion To promote good health for the winter season Description of Case H...

How to Put Together an Onboarding Kit

Mar 15, 2022

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 just ...

Case Study: Keep it Cooler

Mar 07, 2022

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

Case Study: A Shoe-In

Feb 28, 2022

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....

How to Juggle Work and Life Balance Like a Boss

Feb 21, 2022

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

Case Study: Boosting Trade Show Booth Traffic

Feb 14, 2022

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

8 Corporate Gifts for Your Employees

Feb 06, 2022

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...

How to Work Smarter, Not Harder

Jan 30, 2022

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 still ...

8 Dental Products That Will Make You Smile

Jan 23, 2022

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...

How Promo Products Can Tell Your Brand's Story

Jan 15, 2022

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...

Sweet Dreams Are Made of Cheese: Products for Charcuterie Lovers

Jan 08, 2022

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

How Promo Products Can Make a Lasting Impression

Dec 31, 2021

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 you...

School's in Session: 7 Essential Supplies for Students

Dec 24, 2021

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 folde...

Case Study: Success on Campus

Dec 17, 2021

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 student...

7 Financial Products That Are a Great Investment

Dec 09, 2021

Finance-themed promotional products are a great marketing investment and help increase brand awareness and customer loyalty. These 7 products can be used as financial seminar gifts, banking giveaways,...

Case Study: Sharper Students

Dec 02, 2021

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 advocates n...

A DeZign Fulfillment Sevices

Mar 22, 2018

Type of Business: Source of Orders: Number of SKU’s: TBD Order Cut-Off Time:2:00PM Turnaround Time: Same Day Shipping Method: USPS FedEx UP...

Online Company Stores... Why?

Mar 12, 2018

FEATURES Branded Merchandise Custom Online Storefront Control Branding On-demand Production Real-time, Online Reporting Product Storage & Fulfillment BENEFITS E...

Chatting with Mr. Richardson

Jan 16, 2020

@adezignmarketinggroup went to a 2020 promo trade show this week looking to bring our amazing customers some of the latest and greatest in #promotionalitems We also stopped and spoke with some of our ...