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You Rise, Now Shine
27 hours ago
Ode to Breakfast For morning treats,Delicious food greets.A tasty retreat at home,You are not alone.Clean up or don’t,Have a bad day you won’t.Create fun with sunrise food,Appoint everyon...
Continue ReadingRoad Trip!
3 days ago
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Continue ReadingBottoms up - Peek inside
3 days ago
Have you ever wondered🤔 if you can print somewhere else on a ceramic mug ☕ for more creative messaging? Good News📰. We Can! Think.Create.Promote. We Know Creative Printingprint...
Continue ReadingInside Out Apparel
Feb 22
How do you decorate your apparel when there’s two sides to your story? Print on the INSIDE AND OUTSIDE.School logo 🛡 + Athletic logo 🦅Daytime 🌞 mood + Nighttime 🌘...
Continue ReadingThere's a place for this.
Feb 19
There's a place for this. Think.Create.Promote. We Know Fashionable Coasters. #funtionalcoasters #toolcoasters #coolcoasters #stainlesscoasters #thinkcreatepromote #greenpromoting #2021mademedoit #...
Continue ReadingSomeone is Looking for Attention
Feb 18
Someone is looking for attention. Shine on bottle! 🌟Think.Create.Promote.We Know Fashionable Promotional Products.#luxurybottles #goldhardware #goldandblack #fashionbranding #workout #drippi...
Continue ReadingGoing Somewhere?
Feb 17
High Fashion for Keys.Think.Create.Promote.We Know Fashionable Promotional Products.#luxurykeytags #goldhardware #goldandblack #fashionbranding #travel #gofarfaraway #favoriteplaces #thinkcreatepromot...
Continue ReadingLuxury Transportation for your Beverage
Feb 16
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/michelejohann_luxuryflasks-fashionabledrinkware-flasks-activity-6767482994555973632-xZm2 The Luxe Flask tells a story and brings you into it. It's a beautiful piece to ...
Continue ReadingTravel Comforably
Feb 12
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/michelejohann_travel-gofarfaraway-favoriteplaces-activity-6766010392012496896-_mEJ When you are ready to travel, we are ready to provide comfort while getting there and...
Continue ReadingUndeniably PPE
Feb 12
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/michelejohann_travel-gofarfaraway-favoriteplaces-activity-6766010392012496896-_mEJ Undeniably PPE, kits are useful because they have everything needed to travel and wor...
Continue ReadingTrend Report 2021: Recap
Feb 10
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/michelejohann_2021-trend-report-shared-future-on-what-activity-6765285825916788736-6UXC 2021 Trend Report Recap revisits the three parts presented-Our Globe🌎, O...
Continue Reading2021 Trend Report PT3: HEALTH-SPARK
Feb 09
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/michelejohann_2021-trend-pt3-health-spark-activity-6764928331046547456-zrB0 PART THREE in the trend report is our HEALTH. That’s the SPARK that keeps us goin...
Continue ReadingTrend Report Globe/Yard, Shire/Home, Spark/Health PT2
Feb 08
https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:ugcPost:6764589326543159296/ PART TWO in the trend report about what buyers and users are looking for takes us local as we think about promotional merch...
Continue ReadingTrend Report Globe/Yard, Shire/Home, Spark/Health
Feb 05
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/michelejohann_trend-report-globe-the-yard-activity-6763486854936350721-K3MM PT1 I can’t take credit for building this infographic, but what I can take credit for ...
Continue ReadingMore Loungewear Please
Feb 04
Love your promos. Whether or not we are wearing more loungewear, this comfy robe is a great place to decorate with your logo because it’s a sweatshirt in a robe style, so it’s hard to fin...
Continue ReadingRecognition IS SO IMPORTANT
Feb 03
Recognition is so important. Recognition is employee retention. Recognition is personal satisfaction. It's increased productivity. It's workplace har...
Continue ReadingDrinkware
Feb 02
Choose wisely. Using multiple touchpoints on products to tell your story delivers the layers your brand embodies and goes from good to great. Don't just give a product, give an experience. We know ...
Continue ReadingCase Study: You've Got the Power
Dec 11, 2020
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...
Continue ReadingCase Study: A Race to Remember
Dec 04, 2020
Item: Sport Bottle with Metallic Ring – 28 oz. Purpose: Race day giveaway Audience: Breast cancer survivors and race participants A regional race supporting breast cancer research added an in...
Continue Reading6 Mood-Boosting Promo Products to Beat the Winter Blues
Nov 25, 2020
Winter can be a hard season for lots of people. Between the colder weather, shorter daylight hours, and increased social isolation this year, many folks will feel the winter blues. Also known as Seaso...
Continue Reading6 Products to Make Flu Season a Little Easier
Nov 11, 2020
As the weather turns cooler and the leaves change color, cold and flu season begins to rear its ugly head. Cold and flu season typically starts in the fall and peaks in January and February, and this ...
Continue ReadingSatisfy Your Customers’ Cravings With These 6 Sweet Treats
Oct 21, 2020
Chocolate and candy can make everyone smile! From fudge and chocolate-covered almonds to saltwater taffy and sour gummies, there are thousands of options for you to send to customers! Here are 6 of o...
Continue Reading5 Phone Accessories to Help You Get a Grip
Oct 14, 2020
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...
Continue ReadingCase Study: I've Got You Covered
Oct 02, 2020
Description: Chenille Blanket Industry: Health Care / Pharmaceutical What it was purchased for: A local hospital needed blankets to hand out to children who were currently patients that they could t...
Continue ReadingCase Study: A StuPENdous Promotion
Sep 09, 2020
Description: Dart Pen Industry: Technology What it was purchased for: A data storage company wanted an item they could put on their company store website in which branches or divisions could purchas...
Continue ReadingSweet Dreams Are Made of Cheese: Products for Charcuterie Lovers
Sep 02, 2020
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...
Continue ReadingMask Mania!
Aug 20, 2020
It’s safe to say that the humble face mask is one of 2020’s most popular products, and it isn’t difficult to figure out why. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Centers for Disease Con...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Work it Out!
Aug 07, 2020
A nationwide insurance company shifted their employees out of their field offices to at-home workspaces due to the Coronavirus outbreak. Their HR team was tasked with providing a team appreciation gif...
Continue ReadingCase Study: The Write Way
Jul 03, 2020
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...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Info in a Flash
Jun 05, 2020
Item: 8GB Custom USB 2.0 Flash Drive Purpose: Provide information about the school and programs Audience: Students and prospective students A community college was looking for a unique way to di...
Continue ReadingTake it To-Go: 8 Restaurant Takeout Essentials
Apr 21, 2020
The way restaurant patrons experience dining out has changed immensely since coronavirus cases have begun popping up in the U.S. Restaurants that were once packed to the brim with happy diners are now...
Continue ReadingCoronavirus (COVID-19) Small Business Resources
Mar 25, 2020
On March 11, the Centers for Disease Control declared the COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic. Since then, actions have been taken at both the state and national levels to decrease the spread of the virus as...
Continue Reading6 Calming Products for Skincare Lovers
Mar 25, 2020
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 ...
Continue ReadingGeneration Z vs. Millennials: What’s the Difference?
Mar 11, 2020
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...
Continue ReadingTake 5 of These Promotional Products for the Medical Field, and Call Me in the Morning
Feb 23, 2020
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...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Sometimes You Just Need to Vent
Feb 08, 2020
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 ...
Continue Reading6 Morning Routine Products That Will Wake Anyone Up
Feb 01, 2020
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...
Continue ReadingSustainability & Environmental Responsibility: Why it Matters
Jan 22, 2020
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...
Continue ReadingLead a Healthier Lifestyle With These 6 Promotional Products
Jan 02, 2020
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 ...
Continue ReadingImprint Everything: A Guide to Printing Methods
Dec 23, 2019
Once you’ve found the perfect promotional product for your business or organization, the next step is to emblazon it with your logo or message. Depending on the item, there may be multiple decor...
Continue ReadingHow to Reduce Stress on the Job
Dec 16, 2019
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...
Continue Reading7 Fitness Promotional Products to Help You Stay in Shape
Sep 03, 2019
Exercise is an important part of our overall wellness and many companies are using wellness initiatives to promote healthy choices like regular exercise. Whether your company is encouraging physical f...
Continue ReadingCase Study: A Cheese-y Promotion
Aug 21, 2019
Objective A restaurant was looking for a unique way to deliver custom printed coupons to their guests to attract more repeat business. Product Coupon Gatefold Photo Folder Personalization...
Continue Reading5 Healthy Tips for Business Trips
Aug 05, 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...
Continue ReadingCase Study: The Weather is Snow Joke
Jul 17, 2019
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Continue ReadingCase Study: Guess the Flavor Lip Balm
Apr 22, 2019
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...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Keeping Colds at Bay, One Spritz at a Time
Apr 15, 2019
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...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Keep Warm Buddy Set
Mar 02, 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...
Continue ReadingWork Hard, Play Harder: 6 Promotional Products to Promote a Healthy Lifestyle
Feb 23, 2019
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...
Continue ReadingThese Are the Tech-Savvy Promotional Products You Are Looking For
Feb 07, 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...
Continue ReadingCheers! Let’s Sell More Beer!
Jan 09, 2019
Description: Custom Wave Table Tent Industry: Hospitality What it was purchased for: A local brewery wanted an eye-catching promotional item to place on tables that would boost their alcohol sales, ...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Stick to the Schedule
Jan 02, 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...
Continue ReadingCase Study: The Big Picture
Nov 09, 2018
Description: Coupon Photo Folder Industry: Hospitality What it was purchased for: A restaurant was looking for a unique way to deliver custom printed coupons to their guests to attract more repeat b...
Continue Reading'Tis the Season to Bring out Our Favorite Holiday Gift Ideas!
Nov 01, 2018
It’s that time again! The holidays are around the corner and you’re probably thinking about everything you need to do between now and the new year. For most of us, that includes client and...
Continue ReadingImprove Sales and Traffic
Oct 16, 2018
A hotel wanted to promote its amenities to guests in a personable, yet non-intrusive manner. The goal was to encourage guests to utilize hotel amenities instead of going off-site to fulfill their need...
Continue ReadingResort Incentive Yields Oceans of Opportunity
Oct 09, 2018
A five-star resort that frequently hosts corporate events for Fortune 500 companies wanted to reach out to corporate guests to entice them to return for family vacations. The goal was for the guests t...
Continue Reading7 Promotional Products For Those On the Go
Oct 02, 2018
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...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Sharper Students
Sep 24, 2018
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...
Continue ReadingOur Top 10 Favorite Eco-Friendly Products
Sep 17, 2018
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...
Continue Reading10 Must-Have Tech Products and Accessories
Sep 10, 2018
If you want to give your brand a modern and fresh new identity try throwing some cutting-edge tech gadgets into your marketing mix. The wave of wireless charging options, portable speakers, and wearab...
Continue ReadingIncrease Awareness
Sep 03, 2018
A national railroad wanted to promote their new train and how it was the best "green alternative" to air shuttle travel. The Save-A-Bottle was the perfect match! The bottle is made of super durable Ea...
Continue ReadingBranding 101: What Makes a Brand Powerful
Aug 27, 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...
Continue Reading5 Steps to Achieving Your Goals
Aug 20, 2018
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...
Continue ReadingTop 10 Promotional Products for the Health and Wellness Industry
Aug 13, 2018
Now, more than ever before, people are focused on enriching their lives with healthy habits and wellbeing practices. In fact, the health & wellness industry has seen exponential growths over the past ...
Continue Reading6 Things You Need on Your Desk
Aug 05, 2018
Most of us spend as much time at our desks as we do in our homes. If that’s the case, we should all put some time and effort into making sure our workspace is as happy and motivating as possible...
Continue Reading3 Things Every Busy Professional Needs
Jul 29, 2018
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...
Continue ReadingWhat's. Trending. Right. Now.
Jul 25, 2018
Want help with catchy new product ideas? Here is one: plastic straw bans are providing a new product niche for us and that is the reusable stainless steel straw + cleaner. These are really well...
Continue ReadingBoost Your Sales
Jul 22, 2018
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...
Continue Reading5 Easy Ways to Achieve a Positive Outlook
Jul 15, 2018
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...
Continue ReadingBoost Branding
Jul 08, 2018
A local insurance agent wanted a way to connect with her customers and capture new leads with a useful promotional item that would also boost her personal branding and promote her services all year ro...
Continue Reading7 Ways to Instantly Make Your Website More User-Friendly
Jul 01, 2018
With more and more people preferring to conduct business exclusively online, a user-friendly website isn’t just desirable, it’s required if you want to be successful. These seven tips will...
Continue Reading10 Promotional Products for Healthy Living
Jun 24, 2018
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...
Continue ReadingWhy You Should Be Having More Fun at Work
Jun 17, 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...
Continue ReadingRelax and Unwind With These 10 Promo Products
Jun 10, 2018
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, ...
Continue ReadingLunchtime Loot
Jun 03, 2018
A restaurant supply company was planning its annual company picnic for employees and their families. Every year, the company gives employees a nice gift in the $10 range. This year, the company chose ...
Continue Reading5 Out of the Box Promotional Products We Love…and You Will Too!
May 26, 2018
We’ve all been stuck in the same rut while trying to come up with some original ideas to appeal to customers. Are you in need of some extra product inspiration? If so, here’s a little e...
Continue Reading5 Ways to Be Healthier in 2 Minutes or Less
May 19, 2018
Most people would agree that improving their health is important to them. But when it comes to making big life changes to accommodate a healthier lifestyle, who has the time? While we may not always b...
Continue ReadingAppreciation Gift
May 12, 2018
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 bri...
Continue Reading11 Promo Products for an Active Lifestyle
May 05, 2018
Take your corporate match to the next level! From team building sporting events to company-wide marathons, your customized products guarantee you beat the competition. Below is a list of 11 sports-mi...
Continue ReadingHow to Gain Inspiration in 5 Minutes
Apr 28, 2018
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...
Continue Reading10 Luxurious Products for Your VIP Customers
Apr 21, 2018
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...
Continue Reading3 Simple Ways to Boost Your Mood Right Now
Apr 14, 2018
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...
Continue ReadingHow to Protect Your Business From Hackers
Apr 07, 2018
Business owners have a lot to lose in the event of an unfortunate data breach. From intellectual property to customer lists to bank account numbers, hackers have their eyes set on the most invaluable ...
Continue ReadingSuccess on Campus
Mar 31, 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 student...
Continue ReadingAttract New Customers
Mar 23, 2018
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...
Continue Reading30 Quotes That Will Motivate You to Succeed
Mar 16, 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....
Continue Reading7 Sources to Boost Your Creativity
Mar 09, 2018
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 ...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Health & Wellness Spas
Jun 26, 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 treatment. To encourage f...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Where Has Your Pen Been?
Jun 19, 2019
Products Javalina Splash® Pen Industry Technology Application Contest An internet company created a branded website for a promotion called “Where has your pen been?” ...
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