Do long summer days make you want more time year round? The secret to stealing more time- is in your hands. Recycled cups steel and aluminum cups are perfect for summer chilling and year-round efforts to reduce waste. A re-useable cup, that's USA Made and can be recycled when you're no longer using it? Yes please! Low cost USA MADE Smart marketing Sustainable construction Quirky enough to work We use this style cup in our office because it's affordable, keeps our drinks cold

You're in the moment, when you realize should have planned ahead. Right now you instantly need to unify your team or give an unexpected dignitary a branded gift. Instant imagery, that's the solution. Since these patches will stick to almost anything, the image becomes a quirky & an innovative solution! We offer both embroidered patches & simulated print instant patches. In 2024, on World Emoji Day, I shared ways to share your emotions! Catch up here . Instant image ribbons s

February 10th is National Umbrella Day. Will your ideal consumer recall your brand offers protection, security, comfort or innovative solutions? An inversion umbrella closes away from you, keep water away. It's an innovative approach that turns a problem into a solution. As a marketing medium, an umbrella influences consumers. It ranks high for its cost per impression, has longevity of use, offers brand recall and gains high impressions over time. We've got you covered! 5 re

In 1500, the technique trope-l'oeil was applied to a flat surface, painting in a way that appeared dimensional & creating an optical illusion. Woven patches also fool the eye. When a logo has fine details that won't stitch well, we combine print & stitch into one patch for the best result. February is National Embroidery Month. This post captures the back story from 30,000 BC to 2026 and embroidery tips. This post captures all the ways we can decorate a cap to make it extra

More than ever surfaces have become a medium for YOUR story. By now, you know we love a good story. Think about it- tattoos are not only skin art, but tell a personal story behind the image on the skin. Similarly, a patch has gone beyond simply identifying an individual as part of a company or a first responder. When I was a Girl Scout, a patch shared merit, achievement and experiences through my sash. Patches added to a jacket or bag have the ability to tell YOUR story. Muse

We've got an innovative & creative solution for a wearable that needs a BRAND refresh! Instead of discarding your favorite jacket when your business, school or organization rebrands, simply refresh! Frequently during a rebrand a client will ask, "What can you offer me to cover over my current embroidery that looks sharp and is a durable solution?" We've got a solution to help you: Decorate Rebrand Repair Reuse Reduce Upcycle Today's post is definitely one of our quirky enough

We talk about moments in life that are fun or make us feel special. Gourmet food gifts aren’t just for the holidays—they’re a versatile, memorable way to make any event special. From employee appreciation drops and onboarding kits to conventions, trade shows, and birthday or anniversary gifts, a thoughtfully curated gourmet treat leaves a lasting impression that goes beyond the moment.  Food is universally appreciated as a morale boost in the day. An unexpected gift immediate

Today's post is about ingenuity, which is creativity at work. Creativity comes in many forms. Bringing original, innovative thinking to challenges in the workplace is another way to celebrate National Creativity Month. Friday, March 6th is Employee Appreciation Day. Are you ready? Now, is the perfect time to plan a program for: Performance Leadership Milestones Achievements Service Anniversaries Demonstrating Core Values Sales Goals Customer Service Innovation at work Organiz

According to Google, consumers searching for sustainable products has grown 71% since 2016. ASI research shows appreciate sustainable products. Promotional products WORK because of 5R's- reach, recall, resonance, reaction and relativity. By advertising & marketing your message with a plant you've planted roots. Your promotional dollar will have longevity in the home or work space. Whether you prefer a traditional plant or a moss infused award- we have solutions. Let's talk RO

As you develop your 2026 sales and marketing plan, consider the items in this quick video. Since opening our business in 2007, adding extra value has been one of our partnership advantages, it's our secret ! Over the past 18 years, our nationally awarded graphic designers have created some unique designs. As part of The Partner Experience , each collaboration yields something special for our partner's. We've included in this post products that add value! Like what? Free setup

Everyone needs a " life saver ," someone that's got your back. December 19th is Hard Candy Day! Physical awards are spectacular presentations at an event, but for life's everyday moments a quick acknowledgement goes a long way. In 2026 let's collaborate. We'll develop a year-round program that will add cheer, fun, and recognition through micro-award moments. #SmallMomentsBigRewards Besides, sweet treats are an unexpected, but appreciated, break in the day. A life-saver! The

Worried about scrapping your windshield this winter? Forget about it! From the windshield to fido's footprint s- we've got you covered. Protektor™ Wrap around, all weather shade, protects from sun and snow. Fits on outside of windshield with lock-in feature. Wrap around  design, folds to approximately 10% of original size.Lock-in Feature: Straps wrap around windshield pillar and attach to inside of windshield with suction cups. Closing the car doors secures the shade. In fact

Promotions that are fun, spread joy, showcase our creative side, add color to our world and provide comfort- well, that's a promotion that checks all our boxes. Let's put some pep into your brand, get you noticed and traveling all around town. Step into a creative project. We're ready. December 4th is National Sock Day. To celebrate the day- we've got a pair of socks waiting for you to pick up if you're in Downtown Apex. Check out our stories on socials, we had a little fun w

The goal behind any visual communications product is to quickly capture your message. Grabbing attention is the reason our partners ask us to design stickers , signs , banners and magnets, and print materials for marketing and advertising. As a strategy for business development, print collateral offers both low cost and high impact to stretch your marketing budget. The flexibility of shape and size , combined with a full color imprint space provides a variety of applications

The size of a promotional product is not the key to success- it's the impact. According Robin Pittman, MS, MCHES Family Life Senior Director over 8,600 children and adults participate in family life programs each year in the Poe Center. Executive Director Ann Rollins introduced me to Julie Henry, Director of Marketing & Communications for AmeriHealth Caritas of North Carolina, at a Poe event. From there, our conversation led to a collaboration that created results. Introduced

No syrup! Nearly two decades of collaborations has created interesting stories. This blog post is about a collaboration with the USDA for the North Carolina Museum of Natural Science annual BugFest event. Our partnership started in 2011. After our initial meeting they remarked, "Thank goodness we finally have a partner that understand us and how to market our message, usually promotional groups suggest fly swatters." As a branding agency, our role in client collaborations is

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Rewarding top donors with more views on their brand's investment is KEY to securing larger investments. Recently, we were a sponsor for the Advance Community Health Impact Night. It's an amazing feeling as a branding & marketing partner to see an event take shape when you've been part of the planning. Crafting the right message, through products that tell your story- it's our why . This year's event surpassed fundraising goals! According to their dedicated team- " We are sti