If the lyrics Lollipop, Lollipop, oh loli, lolil, loi easily stick in your head, blame a horse named Lolly Pop. June is National Candy Month and according to CandyUSA.com 99% of households buy chocolate or candy at least once a week and most people in the US enjoy chocolate or candy 2 or 3 times a week, consuming 22 pounds of candy a year. Apparently more than one type of lollipop is stuck in our head! As early as Ancient Egypt and the Middle Ages, boiled honey dipped fruits were placed on sticks to keep the recipients hands clean. Similarly soft boiled sugar was placed on sticks in 17th Century England as a treat. However, it was George Smith who first created the modern hard stick candy in 1908, which later began being mass produced in 1912, then trademarked and named Lolly Pop for a famous race horse in 1931. What flavors are preferred during summer months? Watermelon, cherry and strawberry are top summer flavors a long with chocolate, gummies and salt water taffy. 94% of American take candy or chocolate camping, 93% on a road trip and 89% take candy to the beach. We make food distributions easy, including pops that won't melt in summer heat. Did you know we offer assorted candy styles, seed paper styles and stickless styles of lollipops? Do you prefer something water melon that's sugar or sugar free? We have candy and lip balms in watermelon flavors. Even relieve stress with watermelon putty! July 15 is Gummy Bears Day and the 20th is Lollipop Day. We encourage you to be sweet. Connect your message of appreciation to employees or loyal consumer with candy. Draw in attendees to your festival booth with candy. Candy is a low-cost, USA Made treat.

It's okay if you don't know how Crocs and a towel can market your brand this summer? We know. Often brands matter. Not just your brand, but retails brand help elevate your identity. Carry more with ease—the Crocs™ Large Tote Bag is the ultimate everyday essential, roomy enough for towels, snacks, drinks, and toys at the beach or park. A wide, tapered top with a dipped curve makes it effortless to wear on your shoulder while keeping everything inside visible and within easy reach. It's thoughtfully designed with a treaded base to keep the bag steady on wet surfaces, sand, or in the car. Since it's a Crocs brand product, there's a custom-branded Jibbitz™ charm; compatible with additional Crocs Jibbitz™ charms for personalized, that can be placed anywhere on the tote for flexiable styling and one-of-a-kind personalization. It's also a PVC free product! Watch here. Explore the features of three sizes for this go to summer tote. Pair up this tote with an amazing product, like the Slowtide Performance Quick Dry beach blanket. It's perfect for traveling, camping, hiking, beach, pool or gym. Wherever your adventures take you this summer this highly absorbent towel holds 4 times its weight in water and dries 2 times faster than a standard cotton towel. Since it's designed with a double-sided print and is lightweight, sand-free, and compact - this is the ideal companion. Besides, it's one of our Betterway collection of sustainably constructed products, made from 100% post-consumer waste, approximately 23 primarily plastic bottles. There's even a USA theme design- perfect for American 250. What's the secret to using these product to market your brand? You'll need to set up a time to collaborate in our showroom and design studio. We can't give away all our marketing strategies on the blog! Set up a time to put our visionary assurance, united purpose to work for your brand. #PromotionalPartnersApexNC

When you're searching for an exit, you're ready to "get out". As humans we enter and exit buildings all the time, so our brain is pretty darn comfortable navigating those spaces without a map or those clearly marked exit signs. Life, doesn't always have clearly marked signs. Exploring new territory and terrain is meant for the season of summer. Summer calls for discovery. A companion that delivers more value to your next adventure is important. Whether you like to hike, surf or find your own exit on a new pathway, we have a solution. This video introduces the Dometic Collection. Dometic is a global leader in outdoor living solutions, offering premium gear built for adventure—whether on the road, on the water, or off the grid. With a focus on performance and modern design, Dometic products deliver comfort and reliability wherever the journey leads. We know how this collection could be the marketing strategy you've been seeking to tell your brand story. Recycled content Leakproof Durability No compromise on quality & construction, like drinkware with a magnetized flip top cap This is another Betterway collection of products that are perfect for backcountry trails to city escapes Accountable standards We know how to put you on the right path to market your message. That's our visionary assurance, united purpose at work for your brand. #PromotionalPartnersApexNC

Promotional Partners knows precision marketing! Smart marketing requires aligning messaging and values for your consumer in a way that enhances your story. When I think of automotive professionals or individuals that like to build with their hands, I think of words like durability, dependability and innovation. The ability to see ways to solve problems using tools is an art. Gear that performs as hard as the individuals using the tools, instills confidence. June is Automotive Professionals and Safety Month. Demonstrating appreciation for these pro's should look and feel different. We can craft a promotion that merges safety, precision, innovation, and durability with a well made product, that's stylish too! We know how to connect the Heritage Supply Pro series to marketing strategy. Heritage Supply Pro Series has amazing options, click the link to watch a video. This open top tool bag is constructed with durable rPET fabric with a recycled auto windshield glass backing for added structure and strength. The open top offers quick access and convenient storage and multi pockets for all the tools and gear needed on the job site. Explore the entire collection here. Whatever your goal, we have the expertise, experience and creativity to create a marketing plan to elevate your brand. That's our visionary assurance, united purpose at work- partnerships! #PromotionalPartnersApexNC

What's the right way to grow your brand? As your branding strategist- we know! June 10th is National Pen Day. Writing instruments consistently offer low cost, high impact ways to market your message. The answer is WRITE in your hand. When you select a quality, brand name pen that's known for smooth writing and performance like uni-ball brand, you're going to make the WRITE impression over and over with your target market. Besides, writing instrument offer long lasting impressions. Did you miss our post about all the ways uni-ball can be the perfect brand builder? Catch up here. If you're ready to explore how writing instruments can boost your brand profile and elevate your message- set up a time. We offer more than quality products, our strategies grow our partner's engagement and produce results. We know the WRITE way to guide you. That's our visionary assurance, united purpose at work for your brand. #PromotionalPartnersApexNC

On July 4th America celebrates 250 years! Let's take a look at some simple pleasures that are USA Made, highlight diversity partnerships and are part of our ProudPath collection of products. Good & Well Candles- celebrate the best of our "sea to shining sea", with the National Parks in between. America is fortunate to have 63 designated national parks! This collection of all natural soy and hand crafted candles is ethically sourced and produced, 100% eco friendly, 100% recyclable and made in Seattle, WA, USA. Besides being USA Made, the candles in this collection are inspired by the wonder and beauty of national parks. The Zion National Park candle is composed of desert lavender, sage and dried herbs. The Redwood National Park candle is the scent of oakmoss, sage, citrus and damp earth. The Rainier National Park candle is the scent of balsam fir needle, balsamic woody crushed pine needles and citrus. Good & Well candles help preserve the national parks with profits from these candles, making an annual donations to the National Park Foundation. Next, American Giant. The construction, details, fit and feel of American Giant apparel make it a favorite in your closet. Why is American Giant part of our ProudPath collection? Giving back! This brand revitalizes local communities by creating local jobs, supporting local farmers and re- opening previously shuttered factories. Communities producing high-quality American made cotton is truly what it means to be "Made in America." Explore options here. Another USA Made brand, that's supporting ownership diversity, is Moop! This woman-owned brand is hand crafting bags in Seattle Washington. Explore the collection here. Our last featured product is a Chill Cup! American Made, from recycled aluminum these cups keep beverages cold while sipping and chilling on warm summer days and nights. Looking for brands with purpose that are also USA Made- let's collaborate! Providing visionary assurance, united purpose means aligning your brand with what matters. #PromotionalPartnersApexNC

Brand recognition relies on creating a powerful connection. Yes, we can apply your logo to "anything", however, as your marketing partner our role is to elevate your brand. How do we elevate a brand? By delivering a meaningful experience with your target market. The conversion rate of visibility and awareness to action often takes seven engagements. Thoughtfully crafted campaigns with promotional products have the ability to create a lasting emotional connection in addition to repeat visibility. A multi sensory experience helps to retain information and strengthen the perception of your brand, influencing future behavior. Do you recall a food gift you've received in the past year? Who gave it to you and what you ate? That's a sensory memory. A premium consumable releases endorphins and delivers a moment of enjoyment. Besides, food gifts deliver more than good taste - food delivers a memorable experience. Make an Impression I Deliver an Experience Let us show you how to turn food programs into a marketing plan that creates a favorable result with your target markets! Food gifts are also USA Made- fresh to order. We kit We fulfill We design We add promotional products We create unique recognition programs On August 20th, from 8-9 am join us in our showroom & design studio as we host Holly Springs Chamber members for a morning of networking. Attendees will have the opporunity to learn secrets, score discounts & merchandise, plus try the coffee cake collection that made it to Oprah's favorite things list. Read more here. Register here. Not a member yet? The chamber of commerce has a guest registration for $50. That's our visionary assurance, united purpose at work for your brand identity. #PromotionalPartnersApexNC

A Caran d'Ache Pen. What makes this gift special? Timeless Design & Swiss-Made Excellence Identifiable by the bold color and iconic Swiss design, elevate your notes and letters with this well crafted pen. This brand's signature hexagonal aluminum body offers a lightweight, yet durable pen with a comfortable grip and a timeless, minimalist aesthetic. Finished in vibrant lacquered colors, it pairs a flexible clip and push-button mechanism with dependable everyday performance. Equipped with the legendary Goliath black medium refill, the 849 delivers smooth, reliable writing and is compatible with all Caran d'Ache Goliath refills for long-lasting use. Legendary moments happen in an instant. Form strong connections with this refillable writing instrument and a brand that offers iconic design, premium craftsmanship, and everyday functionality in one enduring classic. Besides, each pen is packaged in a Caran d'Ache branded giftbox to enhance the unboxing experience. Elevating your brand means we share your vision, which units our purpose. That's visionary assurance, united purpose at work for your brand identity. #PromotionalPartnersApexNC

What's old is new, what's new is old- such is the cycle of consumer appeal. Right now mini products are hot! Mad crazy!! In a good way. Mini bags are for your belt loop, backpack, travel bag, tote or purse. Why use a mini? Tell a story through decoration and visual messaging. Like body art, imagery provides a window into what you value. Quick access point. When you grab that morning coffee or you're traveling quick access to specific cards or ID can be beneficial to streamlining your day. Low cost, high impact. Quirky enough to work- that's our original ideas at work. A creative marketing & advertising medium. Explore mini's in our web collection here or better yet- come on down to Downtown Apex. We're open for business and it's a beautiful sunny morning on Salem. Never been to our location? We're in the Salem St Promenade. Our door it tucked right there, street front, in the corner. Come on up to explore the showroom. Our team will apply our marketing savvy, graphic design skills and our industry knowledge to generate a creative, original way for your brand to stand out in the crowd. That's our visionary assurance, united purpose at work for YOUR brand. #PromotionalPartnersApexNC

Setting the table for a sustainable future is the mission of Verterra brand dinnerware. Family dinners on vacation need to be quick, easy and fun. Disposable dinnerware makes for easy clean up, but does your choice add to waste and contribute to environmental issues? Disposable dinnerware can make a difference. At Verterra, sustainability isn't just a feature-it's their foundation. The company is committed to reducing environmental impact, by creating innovative, compostable solutions that meet the highest industry standards, and ensuring businesses can serve with integrity while protecting our planet for future generations. Ready to create space at your table? The Verterra Collection is intentionally constructed to response to eliminating single use plastics. Providing your employees a summer perk that makes life easy? Pack a sustainably constructed cooler with a gourmet Italian meal while doing your part for the environment! This kit comes with a card explaining the Verterra dinnerware story to the recipient and a 3" kraft paper label on outside packaging for customization. Pack that cooler with local farm fresh veggies and a lightweight, portable, durable, board for serving and displaying cheeses, charcuterie, sandwiches, pizza, or summer ocean favorites. Each board performs the tasks of their permanent counterpart, but are disposable and require no clean up. Best yet, they display your logo in food-safe ink! Not sure which cooler to make the centerpiece of your promotion? We have numerous coolers with repreve fabric construction in our Downtown Apex Showroom & Design Studio. ( REPREVE® RPET, is the world's leading recycled fiber, which makes these coolers a sustainable choice) A portion of the proceeds of the sale of the Verterra Collection will be donated to the National Park Foundation. Brands matter. Promotional Partners cares about your brand story. Together, we create visionary assurance, united purpose.

You are not alone. The world's appetite for cocoa is booming, yet cocoa farmers around the world often struggle to make a living. July is National Parks & Recreation Month. Take a break while on a local trail or hiking in one of our national parks. Reward yourself. Feel good about your break knowing your snack is creating change. Fairtrade Chocolate supports the National Park Foundation with a portion of their proceeds. Cocoa is a highly prized commodity creating widespread poverty, deforestation, gender inequality, child labor and forced labor in the cocoa sector. Fairtrade is helping to change the cocoa business for the better in a number of ways. When you choose Fairtrade cocoa and chocolate, you are supporting this drive for change. Fairtrade cocoa farmers are paid a Fairtrade Minimum Price for their goods, which acts as a safeguard when market prices drop. Organic production is incentivized with a higher Minimum Price. On top of the Minimum Price, farmer organizations also receive a Fairtrade Premium which they invest in projects of their choice. Many farmers have used the Premium to improve their businesses and production, replacing old trees and investing in better facilities for crop collection, storage and transport, or processing. The confectionary industry is highly consolidated, and Fairtrade works with key industry players to enable them to source large volumes of sustainably produced cocoa. More sales mean more benefits for farmers. Fairtrade is also pushing the envelope to establish living incomes for small-scale farmers. If we want cocoa in the future, cocoa farmers need to earn a decent and viable living from their work. By supporting smallholder farmers to organize themselves into small producer organizations – such as cooperatives and associations – farmers can negotiate better terms of trade and reach wider markets. Brands with purpose. Another way we align your values. That's visionary assurance, united purpose at work for your brand's identity.

When crafting an American story, head west. Those resilient pioneers survived and developed a life around beautiful but challenging conditions. Fortunately dreamers are often visionaries too. Perhaps by exploring the unknown, we naturally develop a sixth sense in seeking a path that's not obvious to others. Your local advantage is access to our knowledge, expertise and creativity for marketing, advertising and promoting your brand. Instead of climbing mountains, simply climb up our Downtown Apex Showroom staircase. As a brand, Gregory was born in 1977 from a desire to create a backpack that would be ready for a lifetime of adventures. Comfort, reliability and packs built for camping, road trips, overlanding, and everyday hauling. Pick up a bag in this ProudPath collection and you'll instantly discover the structure is thoughtful and intentional for long term use. Gregory products are designed with hand-crafted prototypes made by skilled artisans in their headquarters in Salt Lake City, USA. Gregory is another ProudPath brand in our collection for their commitment to more than profit; choosing to give back. Gregory partners with non-profits and outdoor organizations like The Conservation Alliance and Big City Mountaineers to help protect wild places and expand access to outdoor adventure. July is National Parks & Recreation Month. While you're out and about exploring local or national parks this summer, pick up a patch in National Park stores, helping support their operations and conservation efforts. When you're back from your travel adventures, check out your local parks here in Apex and participate in their Passport to the Parks. You might even earn your own Apex Parks Patch. When you're ready for your brand to increase awareness by traveling around the streets of Wake County, let's talk about how patches can tell your brand story. If you follow our socials, you already know we had fun placing a Gregory packing cube in THE WILD streets of Historic Downtown Apex! We love revealing how trends and brands matter to your identity. Check out this video, for more about the brand, then visit our showroom & design studio to discuss how this brand could be the answer to your next gifting and referral program. As always, put our visionary assurance, united purpose to work for elevating your brand identity. #PromotionalPartnersApexNC