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Yes, we are your perfect Promotional Partner for capturing your brand's vision in a curated gift box or a seasonal giveaway, but what about capturing the milestone moments of your employees' personal lives? Take your brand a step further, and be welcomed into the homes of your employees. Welcome to our series of Milestone Moments, where we share ideas and inspiration for how to celebrate the heartier moments in life with your colleagues and clients. New Addition to the Family: Whether its a newborn baby, a toddler, or a recent adoptee, make sure the parents/guardians of the little tike feel prepared and supported with these items.* This baby button helps keep track of important info like the baby's weight, length, date of birth, and place of birth, especially in the newborn stage when you have to fill out lots of paperwork. With the button pin closure on the back, it's sure to stay in place on that diaper bag. This onesie is an absolute necessity for a tot who's more active than their little muscles will allow - its stretchy fabric and three-snap closure ensures that they can wiggle around while being changed, perhaps to the chagrin of mom or dad. This hooded baby towel is the ultimate cozy comfort after getting your child out of the bath and warming up before changing into their pajamas for bedtime. The towel is made of a super soft terry cloth, so parents don't have to worry about chafing their baby's sensitive skin. They say that the first year flies by, so document all those important appointments with this 12-month, non-dated calendar. This calendar is designed with spaces to attach photos, boxes to record growth, note physical achievements, and more to keep the new child in the spotlight all year long. The holidays are a busy, bustling time of the year, but take a moment to absorb that this is the first holiday season with the newest addition to the family! This custom-made, birchwood ornament is the perfect gift to mark this holiday milestone, plus it gives back - with every order, one tree is planted to restore forest growth. We hope you will stay tuned to our series to help us help you celebrate your employees' milestone moments. *All items can be found on the Promotional Partners website; just click here, or click on the images to be taken directly to the product information.

Research shows that owning a companion animal like a dog brings real health benefits. A study published in The Washington Post reveals that pet owners are about 12% happier than those without pets, and dog owners are happier than cat owners. Well, that might be up for debate depending on your preference - however most of our team will confirm they love their 4-legged family members which include both dogs and cats! Modern office environments and remote workers include pets, making the addition of a fur baby to the family a milestone moment for many. Pets are even working their way into weddings, getting their own birthday parties and social media accounts! Our furry friends offer a window into our personal side; individuals instantly find a common bond in a love of pets, sharing stories and experiences the same way parents discuss their children. Reward employees, shoppers and patrons with products for their pets! It's free advertising if the designs are clever and have a retail-inspired approach to incorporating your branding. Consider fun twists on your name, tagline, product service to add some fun. Leashes, collars and bandanas are a showy way to add some color and offer an imprint area that would allow for fun wordplay or splashy graphics. Dog or cat lovers will appreciate a lint roller! A lint roller would make a great giveaway at a college career fair - recruiting day. Look your best or have fun wordplay that navigating your career pathway can get hairy! Looking for more inspiration? Search our site by the word pet and of course visit our showroom to check out samples firsthand or work with the design team to create a fun promotion. How do fur babies make your life happier? *Featured here are Holly and Baxter- Holly being one of our owner's dog's and one of their furry grandbabies Baxter.

My name is Miranda, and I am a student intern at Promotional Partners. I have been working here now for a number of months. As I come across new things and questions every day, there is one question that people continuously seem to ask…Why would I use a distributor if I can order it myself online? Now I would have been asking the same thing a short time ago but my view on this question has changed. There are a number of reasons why using a distributor is the smart way to go. For one, good distributors do more than just sell items but instead, they have the time and knowledge to work with you and make sure that you as the customer are completely satisfied with your order. In addition, as distributors, it is their job to be up on the latest trends. A good distributor adds creativity, innovation and imagination. Online stores can show you products you want to see and help you find the product you want but distributors can provide tangible samples that make your ideas come to life! In addition, unlike online stores which you never have face to face contact with anyone, most distributor companies you can find locally providing customers with convenience. Also, online stores, while they may provide you with information you need, they never go above and beyond. A distributor guides you through the process and is always available to answer any questions you might have. Then once an order is put it, the distributor tracks your items, making sure that you get what you need and that you get it on time. Finally, distributors work with their suppliers many times, in turn building relationships with those companies. Because of this, distributors can not only save you time but more importantly in this economy, money. As an educated staff, they know questions to ask you that you might not think to ask them so they can provide you information on quality, quantity or pricing: all things important since we know your imprint is very important to you. Since distributors have a relationship with their suppliers; they can sometimes get deals on items that you wouldn’t be able to find anywhere else. So, as you can see, there are many benefits to using a distributor versus using an online source. Whether its time, money or convenience, a distributor is the way to go! ***Intern Program: Miranda was part of the nationally recognized AOIT program at Apex High School. Olivia served on the AOIT Advisory Board from 2012-2018. Promotional Partners has hosted 14 AOIT interns, 5 from Green Hope High School & 2 college interns. Miranda wrote this post back in 2009 as part of her AoIT internship.

Teamwork always accomplishes more and this case study with our partner PRS, Professional Restoration Services, provides some behind the scenes insights to our team formula. PRS needed a versatile group of display products that could work on the course, hosting a group at their location or standout in the crowd at a street fair. This kit created a high-quality solution of carefully curated options and allowed our design team to add some PRS flair! The planning started with a virtual meeting using our digital showroom due to the pandemic and then fortunately continued with in person meetings to compare the look & feel of product options in our actual showroom. Visit PRS at a golf event and pick up a fun, surprise custom piece we created that fits their vibe for fun! Thanks for the shout out from Brent over at PRS, who said, "From creating visually stunning custom images to deftly sourcing the latest and greatest promotional products to fit our unique needs the Team at Promotional Partners is an integral extension of our marketing department. Events, marketing campaigns, give-a-ways…they do it all and (most importantly) they take the time to listen to our company-specific goals and stop at nothing to make them to come to fruition. In the cluttered world of promotional products, it’s awesome to have a team of expert swag sherpas to guide you." Inspired? Let's craft a marketing campaign around your needs!

According to a 2022 study from Digital Information World, most consumers (57%) want brands to make them laugh, and nearly half (47%) want brands to make them feel motivated and inspired. In that same study, a third of consumers said they appreciate brands educating them and helping them learn new things. Also, one in five consumers value brands that prioritize inclusivity and make them feel seen and included. How do those statistics translate into your marketing strategies? Embrace products with larger imprint areas to add content without crowding the space. Adding what? Tips, inspirational quotes, reminders, or a QR code to a video message. Embrace products with the option for digital printing, like adding photos. Show your team behind the scenes, before & after portfolio pictures or share goofy images of your team or images from a team building event outside work hours. In the spirit of fun, here are some fun out-takes from our photo shoot, with Danielle Douglas earlier this year while working on our new team video and website. Thanks to Joe Mitchell with HW- Hardwork Strength Gym for all the laughs. Our team created our own laughter with several attempts to get Keith smiling in our group photos! Even products that encourage playfulness will be appreciated and thought about....shared, like these fun images with socks & towels given out by McClure Orthodontics. Let's add some laughter to your next employee or referral partner campaign?

When an idea starts to take shape, it's important not to stifle the process. If you're like us, you like to dream in color! Spectacular graphics, with lots of color, fit best on products with a large imprint area. A large imprint area is frequently found with a bag or notebook but requires what's called a "wrap" on drinkware or writing instruments. A wrap imprint is just like the word sounds - it's the ability to wrap content or images around the surface of the object. This extra-large imprint area opens up our one of our favorite opportunities - space for creative marketing. Pens are low cost enough to drop off to your target markets Mugs are another great option! Creative options include: Coupons - add a call to action to visit your location Education tips - demonstrate your expertise Testimonials - convey why your partners rely on you QR codes - directions, video, web tour, menus or application to an open job position Modern version of your business card Add maps Welcome messages & tips for conference attendees Team or family photos with signatures or messages to celebrate milestone moments Self-care tips Our showroom has the products to compare. Our graphic team can make your vision a reality and through collaboration we can craft a plan to keep your brand message inserted into the hands of your target market. Looking for more inspiration? Keep following our blog and check out pens with 3 free imprint areas! Yep 3! Each location can be different with no set up!! Did you miss our super parent post? Since we are woman-owned we went with the mom twist. Our after-all FREE is better post? What's your favorite product and marketing strategy we've shared? We hope you are inspired to create!

June is National Great Outdoors Month, and with June coming to an end, get your feet moving and get outdoors. Fun fact - getting outdoors and letting your body absorb sunlight helps your body generate Vitamin D! Here are some things you can do outdoors: Spend some time at a park Bike with friends or family Enjoy a day at the lake Walk around town Go for a hike These are just a few activities to do outdoors, but there is a huge variety of things you can do. There are a few important things to remember when outside. When you are outdoors in nature there are animals, insects, and plants living there, and it is their home. Keep this in mind when you think about leaving trash outdoors or doing something that could harm the environment. In addition to actions you can do to help protect the environment, there are products that help protect the earth as well. Using a reusable water bottle is perfect for limiting the amount of plastic floating around on Earth, we have a collapsible water bottle that is perfect for spending time outdoors. When doing outdoor activities with friends and family you may want to take some pictures with your phone. This portable charger that uses solar power is perfect to clip onto your bag to ensure you will always have enough charge to take pictures of your favorite memories. When enjoying a picnic outdoors, to prevent any trash from getting loose in nature, fold all your trash up inside your picnic blanket, and dispose of your trash when you get to a trashcan. Spending time outdoors is something many people enjoy, and it is a great source of fun and memories. We all just need to keep in mind that while outdoors it is our job to help keep the environment clean. What do you plan to do during rest of Great Outdoors Month?

These are some of the hottest days of the year, and the best way to quench your thirst while being out in the heat is a cold beverage. There are many ways to carry your cold beverage with you and depending on what you're involved in, you may have different needs for your drinkware. Good thing we sell a wide variety of drinkware to fit your every need! Here are a few drinkware items that are USA Made, perfect for around 4th of July! The Classic Tumbler is perfect for your average day-to-day activities. With its double-wall insulation, as well as being microwave and dishwasher safe, it is the perfect everyday item. The Clear Gripper water bottle is a great option for when you're on the go - its leak-resistant lid keeps your drink inside while you're outside and moving, whether that means biking, hiking, or any other outside activity you enjoy, ensuring your drink won't spill. The Brewmaster Tankard is a great choice for the adults who like to enjoy a nice, cold beer on those humid, summer days. This 16 oz stein is perfect for relaxing in the backyard or having a cookout with friends, all while holding your favorite beer. The Color Changing Tumbler is perfect for when you want to include an aspect of playfulness! This tumbler is great for kids who love bright colors or even those adults that want to sip out of something a little more fun! We love to design all sorts of drinkware for our clients, not to mention it's a perfect item for displaying your own branding! In fact, we love designing drinkware for our clients so much that through the end of August we will be contributing $15 from every drinkware order to our Cares Program, which will be donated to Wake Tech Foundation at the end of this year. We have a history in education and have always been education-focused, so we know they were the perfect nonprofit for us to donate to for our 15th anniversary celebration. We would love to help you find the perfect drinkware for your needs and we have so many options for you to pick from! Swing by our showroom in Downtown Apex and we would love to help you quench you thirst!

This video clip captures why this transformer bag has been renamed the "mom" bag! As soon as Olivia saw this bag, she exclaimed, "Where was this bag when our kids were small!? Do you know how many fairs, amusement parks and nature parks left me carrying discarded coats, water bottles, snacks and treasures picked up during our adventures?" This bag's main feature is its versatility, but below there are more features explained: Transport items from one vehicle to another Instant bag for last-minute needs for the baby Easily folds up to be stored inside a purse, cooler bag or fanny pack Super lightweight material - minimizing bulk on your trip Easy to clean fabric - important for those messy moments A large imprint area - remind parents about your brand Allows the user to determine if they prefer to carry their newfound treasures backpack-style or tote-style! It's so versatile, parents will become an instant Superhero! Mama and Papa Bear, pack up all the baby bears for your next adventure.

Quality products with free set-up fees & free shipping for bags, drinkware and pens are a huge asset to your marketing budget. Given the rising costs for freight and goods, the perks of free never sounded better! We love exploring new products and decoration options that keep the creativity flowing. A recent visit with Goldstar delivered on ideas and opportunities, including free! Check out this behind-the-scenes video recap here. Basics don't have to be boring. Drinkware, bags and writing instruments have been used for branded promotions since 1789, reinforcing the effectiveness & power of tangible touch for growing your brand engagement. We crafted marketing plans that include branded products as a way to reinforce the message behind the event or promotion. Additional benefits? Besides the free shipping on writing instruments, bags and drinkware, all products have free set up! Full color imprint options with superior print quality - put our graphics team to work to generate professional graphics with that wow factor. Ask for marketing strategies that include products Made in the USA or sustainable options. Free, combined with a wide selection of drinkware options adds up to be the perfect partner for our Promotional Partners Cares Program. Until the end of August, $15 from every drinkware order will be donated to our Cares Program. At the end of year, your partnership will allow us to make a donation to the Wake Tech Foundation. Learn more about our program here! In the spirit of education - keep following each blog post this week to learn how combining free opportunities with the power of touch will help build brand engagement.

Yes, domestic products put Americans to work, but besides the economic benefits, there are some key reasons that USA-Made products helps your bottom line. 1. Speed. No waiting on boats or planes, no boxes held up in customs so you can expect days, not weeks, for delivery. 2. Security. No trade wars or tariffs, and a consistency to pricing. 3. Controlled Chaos. Things happen, pandemics, natural disasters, broken equipment, etc., but resilient suppliers forge relationships to help outsource needs in a crisis. Domestic partners can rebound faster in the supply chain because the distance between us may only rely on a different way to transport. We had a supplier a couple of years ago that rented their own trucking company to make sure that an order arrived to us on time for our client's event! 4. Safety. "Boots on the ground" domestic suppliers are held to high standards for safety regulations, certifications, and labor practices. 5. Quality. USA-Made products often are competing against imported products, but choosing premium materials over less durable materials. 6. Affordability. Overseas items might seem cheaper per unit, but once you factor in the product development, spec samples, shipping and inability to market your product due to wait time, unit cost price ceases to be the only factor you should consider. How does buying USA Made align with your brand values?

Vacations are a great way to relieve stress from everyday life and take a break from reality. Summer is a popular travel season. However, if you plan on flying right now, traveling to and from your destination may be anything but stress-free. Flying is already stressful to so many, and when you add in flight cancellations and stolen or misplaced luggage, airports are your barrier to a relaxing getaway. People have started using Apple Airtags while traveling to keep track of their luggage by slipping one in their bags. Using Apple's "Find My Device" feature, Airtags show the exact location of your Airtagged items on your Apple device, so if your luggage is stolen or misplaced, you'll be able to reunite with it shortly! The last thing you want to do is lose the Airtag, but luckily we make amazing keychains to keep them with your items, and we'll even customize them for you! We don't have any tricks to alleviate the stress of flight cancellations or delays, but hopefully this luggage hack helps reduce stress from any vacations you have this summer! What products have changed the way you travel? Let us know!