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For almost two decades, I’ve owned a company that’s applied original thinking, marketing savvy, industry knowledge and graphic design to thousands of brand stories; which I’m happy to report have produced award-winning results . As the lead creative of our agency, I know collaboration & successful outcomes starts with our team experience. It's our value added services and knowledge that create our partner experience. When a spark of connection occurs, a foundation of trust emerges and our team is able to apply visionary assurance, united purpose to your project. On a deeper level, the vision behind your brand relies our ability to connect your story to your target markets. We apply our creative dexterity and imagination to each collaboration. The variety of marketing projects, client partners, and type of graphics we're creating keeps our day fresh, exciting and busy! Unlike a graphic firm or internal graphic team which may juggle only a few projects, our team balances rush work, client meetings and on-going projects with lighting speed. Does our speed mean we sacrifice quality? Never! TCS, Total Construction Solutions , a woman-owned partner has been working with our company for over 10 years! Our swift response, certified knowledge, versatile skillsets and creative thinking keep projects moving quicky from ideation to final product. What happens in Apex, rarely stays in Apex; meaning brand travel. In fact, strong visuals elevate your brand, gathering more impressions through products intended to travel with you around every town. The key to strengthening your brand is a partner with well-rounded toolbox . October 9th was Ageism Awareness Day , which shines a spotlight on the importance of championing inclusivity as American's age. While many of my friends are retiring, I've just hit my stride. Staying curious, focusing on professional development, and working with a diverse blend of women voices provides generational knowledge; which makes us stronger! Together, we have 62 years in business together in the brand identity world and 35 years of post collegiate workforce experience. October is Women In Small Business Month. I encourage you to share what makes our partnership an asset with your network. Our blog posts are an easy way to share why you love working with us! Thanks for supporting us and celebrating #womeninsmallbusiness month.

Is your brand ready to own the destination on the tradeshow floor? We love helping you stand out. Commanding attention at any event requires visually captivating graphics and thoughtful design of space. To make your space attractive to gather, with open access at several points- consider our new magnetic display options and folding display kits are products to consider! Folding displays It doesn’t get much easier than this foldable attention getting full color display! Four foldable vertical panels each 3.3ft wide x 6.6ft high, plus one foldable horizontal panel (ceiling panel) 3.3ft wide x 7.8ft long that easily come together for a professional 10ft display with vibrant full color graphics on both sides of each panel. Easy no tools set-up and takedown. Available in three configurations. 150g Block-Out Polyester Fabric • Aluminum frame • Full color, full coverage dye sublimation imprint on both sides • FREE carry bag holds all components • FREE PMS color matches THE NEWEST INNOVATION IN DISPLAYS! Introducing MagLock, the all new magnetized modular display system for fast, secure assembly and endless configurations. Create your personalized “Brandshape” for tradeshows, showrooms, meetings and events. No-tools required and the ultimate in flexibility so you change, expand and refigure as you like! Designed for a specific booth space, such as a 20' x 20' booth space, these can be configured to work for different sized spaces. Available with 32 different shapes & sizes. • 240g Stretch Polyester Fabric • Full color, full coverage imprint on front and back of each piece • Aluminum Poles w/Magnets • Free PMS color matches • Free Carry Bag holds all parts Set up a time to collaborate, plan and design with our team in the showroom or design studio. We offer both in person and zoom meetings for planning.

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 with our downstairs neighbor. Socks are a colorful, comfortable way to add messaging, insert fun and unify a group. Even miss-match socks for a special message! Over the years, we've produced a lot of socks- for employee programs, special events, fundraising, races, non-profit awareness, gifts and retail sales. Our website has so many options . Don't get bogged down by comparing on a screen; besides they all seem the same on a monitor. Step up a time to walk into our fully stocked showroom and design studio. We stock a variety of knits and styles to compare the fit, feel and packaging options. This process makes it easy to match a pair! What are some key considerations? Do you need quick turn- let's go domestic? Do you want USA Made or Carolina's grown cotton? Let's go domestic. Would you like to know that your sock purchase is also donating a quality pair of socks, to unhoused people with a matching give back program? Do you have a specific style of sock- baby through adult, for different purposes? We've got a sock for that! Would you like to build a kit or add a custom insert, custom box or header card message? We've got options and the skill set to design something eye catching. Would you like a sock set? Perhaps baby & mamma sock or baby and daddy socks for employees? Do you have a retail store or boutique sales within your business- we can help. We can even drop ship socks to everyone on your list and create the mailer! What are some of our favorite ways to have fun? Get social- share your socks! Create contests. Here are a few from over the years. Pair with food and make it a kit! Take a look at some examples from our archives of collaborations! When you're ready to plan a promotion using socks, let's head to the design studio to compare options and start the process!

January is National Creativity Month, which makes this the perfect time to introduce you to ways to let your creativity loose! Go ahead, we double dare ya! Make those sales kick off meetings more impactful with some round table fun. Recalling milestone moments like your first vinyl or adding personalization to your Chuck's- go ahead and play. These water-based paint markers are suitable for most art and craft projects, plus adhere to over 50 surfaces, including wood, glass, metal, plastic, ceramic, leather and more. This opaque ink is permanent on porous surfaces and erasable on most non-porous surfaces. These markers are quick trying for both indoor or outdoor projects and ACMI-certified non-toxic which makes them safe for all ages. Add vibrancy to your next gathering of teammates, donors, or volunteers. Consider how an immersive, interactive active will enhance the messaging behind the moment. Looking for something special for an anniversary or benchmark moment, this set includes black, white, gold and silver. Purchase sets to scatter around the room, watch the magic happen and remember you learned about this quirky enough to work idea from us! Take a look at this set for your next event.

This post is less about "ultimate power" and more about daily power- to use all the technology at your fingertips. Do you know the power that lies in your hand? This post is designed to break down the terminology: 4 Key Terms: mAh (Milliamp-Hour)- Measures the battery capacity of the power bank i.e. the size of the power bank battery. Watts- This measure indicates the total energy output the charging device can provide at any time. Standard Power Bank Output- 5V/2A which equals 10 Watts; sufficient for charging most phones and smaller devices. High Power Output- Power Banks 18W or higher. Laptops need a minimum of 50W output. Take a look at these handy charts! Discover quality power bank options here . Catch up on these posts about speakers, wireless chargers , chargers , earbuds & headphones and trackers.

Year end parties will be enhanced by pre selected playlists projected through a quality speaker! Amplifying the message - whether through lyrical words in a song or audio podcasts or zoom calls will project a greater range to your message with quality products. Here are the terms you should know before making your next speaker purchase: Playback Time How long the audio item can play audio at max volume. Watts Measure of power output of a speaker and higher wattage generally meals louder sound and better performance at higher volumes, enhancing overall audio quality. IPX Rating The IPX rating indicates how well a speaker resists water; the "X" means dust wasn't tested. Higher numbers mean more protection-IPX4 handles splashes, IPX5 resists water jets, and IPX7 allows brief submersion. Use these handy reference charts: Explore quality options in this link and in our showroom collection of curated options! Yes, we carry brand names. Yes, we LOVE how the full color grill provides more space for our graphics team to get creative!.

We've inserted this series of tech savvy posts in this week's blog to "test" and "stretch" your knowledge prior to your next purchase. Technology products often look the same, yet perform very differently. Make sure the gift you are giving or the marketing piece for your next dimensional mailer fits the needs of your recipient by referring to our notes in this tech post series. When it comes to wireless charging- you want it to be fast and to actually charge the device you need powered up. These terms to know, will help keep you at peak performance: Wireless Charging Power is delivered through a plugged-in pad, puck, or stand – just place the device on top. Pads have no built-in battery, so they can't store power. Wireless Charging Power Bank Charged wirelessly or wired, the built-in battery allows devices to be powered on-the-go. FOD Foreign Object Detection. A safety feature in wireless charging devices that stops power delivery if a foreign object is detected, preventing interference or overheating. Qi Certification A Wireless Power Consortium certification showing a device passed independent lab tests for safe, reliable, efficient, and interoperable charging. Watts This measure indicates the total energy output the charging device can provide at any time. MagSafe Apple’s magnetic wireless charging for iPhone 12 – 15. Built-in ring magnets auto-align accessories and enable up to 15W charging. Here's a handy chart: When you are ready to purchase, make an appointment in the showroom or check out the quality options in this link. Did you miss our tracker post? Our cable post?

Staying connected in our modern world requires technology. I bet you've been in a meeting or out an about traveling or shopping only to find that your electronic device is out of power. Making sure you can still run the square reader on your phone or tablet might be an essential part of your holiday sales plan. Continuing to expand your knowledge around tech terminology, today's post explores the different terms you should know before making an cable purchase. When it comes to cables, keep in mind the input tip is the end of the cable that connects to the power bank or the USB adapter, while the output tip is the end of the cable that connects to the device ( phone, tablet, etc) needing to be charged. What are the cable end options? USB-A: Typically used as the input tup on power banks and USB adapters USB-C: The newest and most versatile USB type Lightning: Apple's proprietary USB type for iPhone models and earlier 2-in-1 Cable: Features a combination of micro USB and lightning connectors on the output side. These are not MFI certified. MFI-certified: Certified cables by Apple that can charge and transfer data Explore quality options for cables ! Cables are a popular request for those Q1 tradeshows and conferences.

Before you hit the road for the final holidays of 2025, take a look at your headphones and ear buds. There is a reason that headphones and earbuds are popular employee and referral partner gifts- practicality. Think about the number of people around you at work, running around town, in the local coffee shop or just out shopping have a device in their ear or covering their ears. What terms should you know? Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) ANC technology generates white noise to block out surrounding sounds, making headphones and earbuds ideal for travel and work. Multi-point connection Feature allows audio device to connect to two devices at the same time, such as your phone and your laptop. Users can seamlessly switch between two devices without reconnecting Bluetooth. This handy chart breaks down the playback times necessary for common use activities. Explore quality options, including name brands for earbuds and headphones . We have options to compare in our showroom location!

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 still celebrating the energy, generosity, and community  spirit from Advance ’s 2025 Impact Night Dinner! On behalf of our 30,000 patients, over 250 professionals and staff, our CEO Scot McCray, and our Board of Trustees thank you for joining us on August 7, where we met at the Angus Barn Pavilion to lift up “ Advancing Family Health Together. ” The memories we created together help create health ier families and stronger communities. Together, we are making a lasting difference one moment and one person at a time." #ImpactNight2025 Here is the heartfelt video, shared at the event, highlighting Pinnacle Financial Partners, the Presenting Sponsor, along with Delta Dental and Wake County Smart Start, and many others whose support made the night possible. During the evening mingle among donors, a representative from Pinnacle remarked how cool it was to see their logo so prominently displayed on the bags and inserted tissue. Knowing that an idea presented to the planning team for full color bags & tissues made such as impact on a donor- was amazing. What types of items were inside the bag? We secured local honey, from three small business, stress hearts and shoelaces to insert in your sneakers as your health & wellness goals compel you to check out the numerous trails & parks outlined in the inserts by the Advance team. There were tea bags for that homegrown honey, as well as an insert card about each of those small businesses. Plus a the tri-fold about each honey business served as a bookmark for a book generously provided by the keynote speaker Donald Thompson- Underestimated - a CEO's Unlikely Path to Success. One of our Advance Team partners, Ryan Ready to make your event an epic success? Let's partner, we've look forward to putting our visionary assurance, united purpose to work for your brand.

The partner experience is tangible contact with our team, that leads to the observation that Promotional Partners offers value to our client relationships than a partner for promotional products. If it’s difficult to discern when graphic design becomes the marketing strategy or a marketing strategy is enhanced by graphic design, then you’re experiencing the partner advantage! Logos are meant to represent the face of a brand. Identity and awareness develop through marketing strategies. Brands tell stories effect change and impact their communities through outreach, events and advertising.  When we collaborate with you, ideas start popping. Until recently we didn't label our client collaborations; but we've decided to call these moments The Partner Experience. From new clients to long time partners to interns, we often hear the words- how do you do that? The implication behind that question is why is so easy for you to generate ideas. It's the realization the client thought they were in the showroom to buy a promotional product and suddenly we're crafting an advertising or marketing campaign; even planning an event. The answers behind our partner experience are simple. We don’t just sell promotional products. We're creative idea engineers, with many talents, including graphic design & marketing savvy. We're creatives at work for your brand. Promotional Partners is an agency and partner that offers a suite of services by a team of certified professionals. In fact, the partner experience is the secret behind our brand and it's full of value added services. Take a look at this PDF to discover ways we layer in our services. Our tagline is after-all, Visionary Assurance, United Purpose.

Don't pass through Apex this year. Monopolize your fun. Map out THE prime real estate to this season. Monopoly , is a game with real-estate to buy, that requires remaining financially strong while forcing your opponents into bad deals which lead to bankruptcy. WOW; that's pretty dark for a game. According Britannica , the back story behind this popular board game was to illustrate the potential exploitation of tenants by greedy landlords. We're fortunate to be located steps away prime real estate. Promotional Partners has been part of the fabric of our local community since 2007. Don't worry about bankruptcy, these locations only add heart. Currently, th e Apex Rotary Club is supporting the WRAL's Coats for the Children project. From 9am to 5 pm, Monday-Friday, drop off new or gently used coats. We will be accepting your donations for adults or kids now through December 19th. #apexrotarygivesback Visit Promotional Partners at the Apex Farmer's Market November 29th for Apex Small Business Saturday. Donate $5.00 to the market fund paying it forward for others. In return, you'll receive a free Believe in Community beanie and a $5.00 discount coupon for our Snow Stroll Store. Plan to visit each participating business apexnc.org/sbs . 💙🛍️ #ShopSmall   #LoveLocal   #ApexNC Bid on our 18th Annual Halle Cultural Arts Tree & Wreath Exhibit from December 5-19th. Our designers created exclusive original Apex Destination products for this year's wreath! The winning bidder's investment contributes to the Town of Apex Play It Forward scholarship fund. This fund helps reduce financial barriers to participate in town programs, playing it forward for others. Stop by the Apex Senior Center, December 5th when you attend the town tree lighting to see which entries won this year's Apex Rotary Gingerbread Contest! #apexrotaryclub The annual tree lighting for Apex is l ocated at Town Hall Campus this year. Pick up a passport to fun! Participating business of the Snow Stroll will hide a small snowman figure for guests in a scavenger-hunt style activity. Additionally you'll find holiday décor and treats for purchase, and discounts for local shoppers. Follow t he town's economic development department on Facebook page for details. Shop our Apex Snow Stroll Store from December 5-14. Reward true Apex Enthusiasts! Purchase anytime by scanning the QR codes on our door or through the link on our socials. Pick up your purchases M-F from 9-5. While you are downtown, engage, shop and dine at each snow stroll destination. The merchant's have decorated their windows. The lights at night are magical. Look for snowmen outside their door to signal a stop, then collect stamps at each location you visit to fill your passport. 6 stamps= 1 entry in a raffle for goodies donated by participating downtown merchants. Be sure to submitted your completed passport by Monday, December 15 to win. Join Olivia's Rotary Club on Saturday in December 6th at the Downtown Fire House for the annual Apex Rotary Club Pancake Breakfast. Your ticket funds scholarships for students at Apex High, Apex Friendship HS and Wake Tech Community College. #apexrotarygivesback Follow the Apex Police Facebook page to discover a fun post about where and when it's okay to set up your chairs for the annual Apex Rotary Christmas Parade, Saturday December 6. The area's only nighttime Christmas parade, starts at 5:00 pm. Can't make it downtown? Watch on WRAL! Access maps and parade details here . Merrymaking Activities for Passport Stamps: • Holiday Tour of Lights – Dec 6–26, 6 PM–9 PM • Downtown Holiday Windows Tour • Purchase food, drinks, or gift cards Downtown • Buy snowman-themed items • Create snowman art for Free Little Art Gallery • Take selfies with snowmen & tag #SnowmanStrollApexNC2025 Holiday Happenings for Passport Stamps: • Annual Christmas & Wreath Auction – Dec 5–21, Halle Cultural Arts Center • Apex Tree Lighting Ceremony – Dec 5, 4 PM–6 PM, Depot Plaza • Apex Rotary Pancake Breakfast – Dec 6, 7 AM–11 AM, Apex Fire Station 1 • Apex Christmas Parade – Dec 7, 5 PM–8 PM, Salem Street • Apex High Jazz Band Performance – Dec 11, 6 PM–7 PM, Depot Plaza As you can see, so many prime locations to visit this season!