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Case Study: Welcome New Hires!
Jun 26
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...
Continue ReadingPrint's Not Dead: How Print Products Can Work for You
Jun 19
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 ...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Roaming Free with the YUMA Clear Freedom Bottle
Jun 12
What do outdoor gear brands like Marmot® and Teva® have in common? Their target customers, high-value brand partners, and pretty much all of their employees are thirsty for adventure in the ...
Continue ReadingYou Can Bank on These 7 Promotional Products
Jun 05
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...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Shine Bright
May 28
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 ...
Continue Reading4 Awesome Mindfulness Apps to Help You Be Your Best Self
May 21
Mindfulness. That's been a big buzzword recently. It means being mindful to take care of yourself, both physically and mentally – especially mentally. Recently, and especially with the re...
Continue Reading6 Reasons You Need a Company Store
May 13
As more and more companies turn towards e-commerce, shopping online has never been easier or more enjoyable. Ordering branded products is no exception! Company stores give you a convenient and complet...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Snap a Pic!
May 06
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...
Continue ReadingTake it To-Go: 8 Restaurant Takeout Essentials
Apr 29
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 ReadingCase Study: Custom Caps with a Budget Cap
Apr 21
Description: Custom Cap Industry: Trade Show/Convention/Events What it was purchased for: A major national racing event was looking for giveaways to hand out to folks in suites and VIP sponsors. The...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Yes, We Can!
Apr 14
Description: Kan-Tastic Industry: Food & Beverage What it was purchased for: Fast-food chain giveaway for college football night. How it was distributed: The vendor handed the Kan-Tastic out at t...
Continue ReadingGame On: 10 Promo Product Games We Love!
Apr 06
From traditional favorites to new and trendy games, you can put your brand at the center of the fun whether it is at a tailgate, a special party or event, or just around the office. Bean Bag Toss Ga...
Continue Reading6 Things You Need on Your Desk
Mar 30
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 ReadingCase Study: The Big Picture
Mar 22
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 ReadingSchool's in Session: 7 Essential Supplies for Students
Mar 15
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...
Continue ReadingTake a Hike! 6 Products to Help you in the Great Outdoors
Mar 07
Did you know that between the United States, Mexico, and Canada, there are 15 different ecological regions in North America? Right in our own back yard, you can go from the frosty tundra of far northe...
Continue Reading5 Toys for the Kid at Heart
Feb 28
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...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Resort Incentive Yields Oceans of Opportunity
Feb 21
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 ReadingCase Study: Getting Bent out of Shape for More Business
Feb 13
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 fo...
Continue Reading6 Ways to Get More Done Every Day
Feb 06
From the moment you get to work in the morning, you’re probably planning all the things you intend to get done. By the time you head home, you may wonder how the day got away from you! We’...
Continue Reading6 Rainy Weather Promotions
Jan 30
Spring is finally here! You know what that means: flowers are blooming, birds are chirping, and the days are getting longer. It also means lots of rain, from light spring showers to booming thundersto...
Continue Reading6 Promotional Products That Put the “Fun” in Fundraiser
Jan 22
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...
Continue Reading5 Promotional Products for School That Are 2 Cool 2-B 4-Got-N
Jan 15
Each school year, millions of students hit the books, shoot some hoops, and work hard to bring home that golden 4.0 GPA. Sometimes, the best way to promote your brand is by supporting the students in ...
Continue Reading12 Promotional Products for Safe Travels
Jan 07
Whether you’re traveling by plane or by car, it’s important to stay safe and comfortable. As COVID-19 cases continue to fall and the amount of vaccinated people rises, business travel is b...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Pillow Box
Dec 31, 2021
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...
Continue Reading7 Fitness Promotional Products to Help You Stay in Shape
Dec 24, 2021
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 ReadingHow to Put Together an Onboarding Kit
Dec 16, 2021
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 ...
Continue ReadingCase Study: A New Way to Do Cross-Promotions
Dec 09, 2021
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...
Continue ReadingA Lunch That Packs a Punch
Dec 02, 2021
Description: 3 Section Lunch Container Industry: Healthcare What it was purchased for: A hospital was looking for a unique lunch packet for nurses, doctors, and anyone else employed at any of the ho...
Continue Reading6 Things You're Missing out on by Not Using Promotional Products
Nov 25, 2021
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 product b...
Continue ReadingImprint Everything: A Guide to Printing Methods
Nov 17, 2021
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 Reading5 Promo Products for People Who Love to Plan
Nov 10, 2021
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...
Continue ReadingHow Promo Products Can Tell Your Brand's Story
Nov 03, 2021
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...
Continue ReadingLanyards: Everything You Need to Know
Oct 27, 2021
When it's time to choose the perfect lanyard for your company or organization, you may not be aware of all the things to consider when purchasing your new supplies. Lanyards come in many different sty...
Continue Reading6 A+ Products for Online Education Courses
Oct 20, 2021
Classrooms have looked very different this year. Who agrees? Notebooks have turned into laptops, desks have turned into dining room tables, and students have kept their distance by learning and study...
Continue ReadingLet's Get Physical! 9 Promo Products for Personal Trainers, Gyms, and More
Oct 13, 2021
Physical fitness is an integral part of leading a healthy life, but it’s not always easy to accomplish on one’s own! That’s where personal trainers, gyms, and fitness classes come in...
Continue ReadingCase Study: I've Got You Covered
Oct 06, 2021
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: Improve Sales and Traffic
Sep 29, 2021
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 ReadingGraphic Design Terms Everyone Should Know
Sep 21, 2021
It can be hard to communicate with a design team on a project when the designers speak their very own language. That's why we have a rundown of words you may come across frequently that can save you f...
Continue ReadingIt's Party Thyme: 7 Products for Plant Lovers
Sep 14, 2021
In recent years, home gardening has gone from a small hobby to a full-blown trend. Houseplants aren’t just beautiful home décor- they’re actually good for your health! Owning indoor...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Let the Games Begin!
Sep 06, 2021
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...
Continue Reading5 Environmentally-Friendly Promotional Products
Aug 30, 2021
How about that Earth, huh? She sure is something. Fortunately, there are plenty of people in the promotional products industry that feel the same way. In fact, we can offer you thousands of products t...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Roll Up in Style
Aug 23, 2021
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 aro...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Info in a Flash
Aug 15, 2021
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 ReadingCase Study: A Flavorful Promotion
Aug 08, 2021
A Flavorful Promotion Boosts This Credit Union’s Popularity Organization: Credit Union Product Featured: Lip Balm Goal of Promotion: Generate New Loans Description of Case History: Thi...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Go Green or Go Home
Aug 01, 2021
Item: goingreen™ Stapled Appointment Calendar Purpose: Promote awareness of recycling programs and provide recycling information to the community Audience: Residents of the company’s s...
Continue ReadingCase Study: I Was Framed!
Jul 24, 2021
Objective: The city was celebrating National Public Works Week with a community event. The event provided education for community members, as well as games for entertainment. Event planners wanted a...
Continue ReadingCase Study: College Fair Giveaway
Jul 17, 2021
Description: 4" Mini Plush Buddies Frog with Shirt Industry: Education What it was purchased for: A community college was looking for a giveaway item to have at their booth for the upcoming college ...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Where Has Your Pen Been?
Jul 10, 2021
Products Javalina Splash® Pen Industry Technology Application Contest An internet company created a branded website for a promotion called “Where has your pen been?” ...
Continue ReadingThe Secrets to Attracting Ideal Customers
Jul 02, 2021
You put together the business plan, signed the lease, designed an informative website and…*crickets*. It can be pretty discouraging when you put in the effort, but you’re not attracting...
Continue ReadingCase Study: These Calendars Aren't Week
Jun 25, 2021
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...
Continue ReadingKnow Your Shades: 4 Types of Iconic Sunglasses
Jun 18, 2021
“The future’s so bright, I gotta wear shades.” - Timbuk 3 Sunglasses have been and always will be one of the most popular promotional products. Why? Because practically everyone wea...
Continue ReadingGet Ready for Game Day! 5 Promotional Products for Sports Teams
Jun 11, 2021
Having high-quality equipment and gear is an important part of every team no matter how big or small. When your team walks out onto the field, you want them to stand out from the crowd and show off th...
Continue ReadingHow to Gain Inspiration in 5 Minutes
Jun 04, 2021
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...
Continue ReadingHow to Reduce Stress on the Job
May 27, 2021
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 Reading5 Outside-the-Box Promotional Products for Your Next School Order
May 20, 2021
If you’ve ever placed an order for promotional products for a school, you have probably seen your fair share of t-shirts and baseball caps. And trust us, those are definitely important! Wearable...
Continue ReadingCase Study: A Race to Remember
May 13, 2021
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 Tips on Professionally Reaching New Heights in 2020
Apr 28, 2021
Can you believe 2020 is here? We can’t either! With the new decade beginning, it’s important to take baby steps that will eventually help you reach your professional goals this year. Wheth...
Continue Reading5 Military Themed Promotional Products
Apr 21, 2021
We’ve got camouflage. We’ve got utility. We’ve got plenty of “olive drab” to go around. If you are looking for products that appeal to military personnel and their famili...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Shop 'til You Drop
Apr 14, 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 st...
Continue Reading6 Rootin’ Tootin’ Country Western Products
Apr 07, 2021
Country Western isn’t just a type of music genre, it’s become an entire culture in the American West and around the world. Cowboy culture dates back to the 19th century when ranchers settl...
Continue ReadingSwing, Batter! The Best MLB Promotions
Mar 31, 2021
Looking beyond the peanuts and Cracker Jacks, there are some creative new promotions heading to major league baseball stadiums this season! The tradition of these MLB giveaways dates all the way back...
Continue ReadingFive Frugal Promotions for the Cost-Savvy Consumer
Mar 23, 2021
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...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Make a Spectacle
Mar 16, 2021
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...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Bake in Business
Mar 09, 2021
Description: Set of 4 Measuring Cups Industry: Hospitality / Tourism What it was purchased for: A casino in the Milwaukee area wanted to spice up a "normal giveaway" with a theme. They had come to t...
Continue Reading5 Back to College Products for a Safe School Year
Mar 02, 2021
The 2020-2021 school year is almost here, which means staff is preparing for an influx of students on college campuses. Due to health concerns this year, colleges are doing everything to heighten safe...
Continue Reading6 Mood-Boosting Promo Products to Beat the Winter Blues
Feb 23, 2021
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 Reading5 Quick Pick-Me-Ups You Can Send Your Employees at Home Right Now
Feb 15, 2021
Show your staff some much needed appreciation while they work from home with these inexpensive and mailable products. While many people are getting used to the “new normal” of working fro...
Continue ReadingCase Study: "Single Use" Pens for COVID-19
Feb 08, 2021
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 spread ...
Continue ReadingCase Study: It's in the Bag
Feb 01, 2021
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 ...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Plastics Make it Possible
Jan 25, 2021
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...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Don't Run from this Promo!
Jan 18, 2021
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...
Continue ReadingThoughts from a Millennial about Promotional Products Branding
Apr 18, 2019
Thoughts from a Millennial about Promotional Products Branding The promotional products you chose to target Millennial-aged employees and prospects are very different than the ones you have tra...
Continue Reading3 Simple Ways to Boost Your Mood Right Now
Apr 08, 2019
3 Simple Ways to Boost Your Mood Right Now 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 some...
Continue ReadingChoosing the Right KOOZIE® Can Kooler
Apr 04, 2019
Posted by BIC Graphic Blog The KOOZIE® brand likes to have fun – just like you – and our can & bottle koolers help keep beverages chilled so the good times keep going. With our 40...
Continue Reading5 Ways to Be Healthier in 2 Minutes or Less
Mar 25, 2019
5 Ways to Be Healthier in 2 Minutes or Less 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 lifest...
Continue ReadingIs the Golf Industry Really Under the Weather?
Mar 14, 2019
Posted by BIC Graphic Blog Just over a year ago we reported that the game of golf is not dead based on encouraging data from the National Golf Foundation’s participation report. Accordin...
Continue ReadingActionable Steps To Build A Customer-Driven Business
Mar 13, 2019
Actionable Steps To Build A Customer-Driven Business Your customers have everything they need at their fingertips. They can shop how and when they choose, and easily compare you to your comp...
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