Four Sigmatic is a science-y way of saying “really good for you”. They are on a mission to turn the planet’s most astoundingly nutrient-dense ingredients into things you’ll love having every day. They’re our wildest dreams, crafted for your kitchen counter. Like what? Plant-based coffee, cacao, and protein mixes. Four Sigmatic has pioneered the field of fungi with a mission to help people achieve elevated mental wellness with the world's most nutrient-dense ingredients. Sold individually and in drinkware gift sets. Keep in mind drinkware items are consistently ranked in the top 5 most used and appreciated promotional categories. The protein mix is USDA organic and makes incredible, immune-supporting smoothies, shakes, and pancakes. It’s crafted with pure plant protein, functional mushrooms, pretty-much-magical adaptogens, real organic vanilla, and no fillers, and gluten and soy free. Take a look at this quick video from CEO of Four Sigmatic, Tero Isokauppila What type of products? Several options that are so new, they are not on our website yet. Check out the full line here. What do you think of these products?

When we work together, ideas are shared &challenges are solved. Cooking shows & contests are popular and bring a fresh approach to event planning or meals we have prepared many times. Cooking is also way to connect our cultures and create memories that will stick with us, making the kitchen an ideal place for branded products. We also love the word play options with kits. Mint to be..... Spice it up..... Sugar & spice... On fire.... Check out an assorted group of kits that can be customized to fit your distribution needs. Including kits that ready to enjoy as well as those that provide an opportunity to collaborate in the kitchen. Besides, cooking kits are Scent-Sational- adding another layer to your brand recall.

According to Pew Research, reading books is one of the most popular past times, with the average American reading about 12 books a year. Besides relaxation, book inform us, challenge our perspective, entertain us and can even transport us to another place in time. It's it amazing the way a child's face lights up when a book immediately draws them into the story. They can't wait to turn the page! Most of us can recall our favorite books from childhood. When conveying your message to a consumer, child or adult, aren't you looking for the type of engagement that will be consistently sought out over time? Books don't have to be fairy-tales or fantasy to inspire and excite children. Captivating graphics will lead to interaction and discussion. A message or idea will be delivered; one on one. When I child is considering what they want to be when they grow up, imagine the power behind a book that inspires youth to take an action or pursue a career? Become a page turner. Layer items like bookmarks into a future message. Ask us about designing custom storybooks or coloring books as a way to transport and engage your target market. It's bound to spark some interest in your message.

Say Thank You-simple words with huge impact! Thanksgiving might be the headliner in November, but there’s an opportunity all month long to let grateful feelings flow. The entire month of November is National Gratitude Month. Showing gratitude in the workplace can lead to big benefits. In a study by the American Psychological Association, researchers found that 93% of employees who felt valued and appreciated were motivated to do their best work & 88% felt engaged. This same report also found that people are less likely to express gratitude at work than anywhere else. In fact, more than half of the 60% of individuals in that survey say they never or rarely ever show their appreciation at work- especially to "a boss". Do you have individuals on your team that consistently goes the extra mile? Recognize those professionals on November 1st -Extra Mile Day. This national date was first introduced in 2011, and in 2014, hundreds of cities across the United States embraced the occasion by officially celebrating organizations, institutions and individuals who help others live a better life. Take an additional step: Call a friend Leave a note for a co-worker Comment in a team meeting or utilize social platforms Leave a positive review Start a day of gratitude each month at work Life's not about the miles we travel, but the roads taken- do something unexpected today.

For many the kitchen is the heart of home. The smells & flavors that remind us of traditions and special events. The kitchen is also a perfect place for a pinch of creativity, with branded gifts that add value! What's cooking? The kitchen is the hot place for branded products! Think about it- right now in my kitchen we'd bet your kitchen has storage containers for food, utensils, knives, bottle openers, wine stoppers, cutting boards, charcuterie boards, scissors, hot pads, towels, chip clips, scrubbers, scrapers, bowls, jar openers, skillet, spatulas, spoons, whisks, an avocado tool, vegetable peelers, glasses, steins, tumblers, mugs, measuring tools for baking & cooking, cookie cutters and even a ruler tucked away somewhere. Every single one of those products, and more, can be branded with your company name. In fact, statistically speaking, a kitchen provides great recall & retention to your target market. Kitchens are not just located in the home. The workplace break room -kitchen is also perfect for useful gadgets. Our blog has numerous posts about kitchen related products, below are a few: Utensils Cast Iron Skillets Bamboo products Cookie Cutters Cutting Boards Storage Containers Scissors Whether you are looking for name brand products, BBQ accessories or grills, aprons & recipe holders or the ability to create our own cookbook- we have solutions. Our website features a few, but nearly all the choices we have to offer. Let's use a pinch of creativity and a tad of innovation to whip up your next marketing campaign. Spice things up & put your message in the kitchen!

In 2020 we all needed some fun, so we started our quirky enough to work series. A dose of humor or an unexpected twist in routine can generate a smile. Think of quirky this way- when we visit a state fair, we seek out usual food, enjoy rides we can't experience anywhere else and you gotta see the giant pumpkin right? Quirky gets noticed. Becoming noticed is at the core of why promotional products work. Here are 10 tips for getting your brand noticed! More Pickles Please - the pickle ball craze Non-Fat Potatoes- sustainable products using the potato Not Your Ordinary Snowflake- a multi purpose tool Make Time To Play- giant games Flexibility - deliver the unexpected- even tumblers that can't tip Hand Crafted Gifts Fresh Impressions Day Trips Tied Up In Knots Where Will Your Brand Pop Up? Let's face it, sometimes your brand just needs to spice things up! Effective storytelling relies on a page turning plot; we love a plot twist!

There is no one "right way" to show gratitude. Our individually makes us appreciate different things. Gifting is one of the ways we often show gratitude- yet gifts can present challenges. What's new? What will the recipient use? Will the recipient find value? What fits my budget? When we use the term turn-key, there is an expectation a process will be simple, seamless and not time consuming. Gifting for many businesses is central to the marketing budget, but often time consuming to select products. Businesses that rely on referrals from another business in their industry often use branded gifts to show appreciation for the referrals. What types of programs will make your gifting turn key- with style? Custom wine, champagne, vinegar & oils Recycled glassware Serve up more dessert Signature gifts that are functional for the home, office or leisure Towels & blankets with names, signatures or photographs Custom shoes Entry mats Dates- birthdays & anniversary's Awards What do all of the blog posts in the list have in common? Each story represents a simple way to insert gratitude & brand impact within one single product. Designing programs that generates a sense of gratitude becomes turn-key with an experienced partner.

Believe it or not, it’s time to start thinking about year-end employee gifts. What's the MVP? The Most Versatile Present of Employee Gifts? Branded drinkware is a popular choice for lots of reasons: it’s a versatile gift that comes in handy in the office, at home or on the go – not to mention it’s a great way to show off a customer’s logo. There are literally hundreds of bottles, mugs and tumblers – from eco-friendly styles to popular retail brands. We’ve got the right style at the right price! Check out some of our top picks for employee gifts on our website or these favorites below: Arctic Zone® Titan Thermal HP® Copper Tumbler 30oz. | Whether it’s for morning coffee on the way to work or water to stay hydrated in the office – this tumbler does it all. Its durable stainless steel design and high-performance copper insulation keep beverages hot for 12 hours and cold for 24. It even has a powder-spray finish that prevents condensation. CamelBak® Eddy®+ 20 oz. Bottle Tritan™ Renew | Made with eco-friendly Tritan™ Renew, a material consisting of 50% recycled plastic, this bottle is perfect for employees who value sustainability. Enjoy spill-proof sipping at work or on the go thanks to the screw-on lid with bite valve and one-finger carry handle. It’s also shatter-, stain- and odor-resistant, making it an extra durable gift they’ll use for a long time. Tahoe Tea & Coffee Ceramic Mug with Wood Lid 16oz. | Coffee and tea drinkers will love this stylish mug. It features an attractive vintage finish and a special groove to hold teabags in place, plus a wooden push-on lid to help prevent spills. Best of all, it’s microwave-safe, so you can heat it up in the break room if needed. Thor Copper Insulated Tumbler 24 oz. Straw | With durable, double-wall stainless steel construction and copper insulation, this tumbler will keep beverages cold for 24 hours. It features a screw-on lid with a pop-up straw, plus an on-trend powder-coated finish that prevents condensation. It even features an integrated metal loop in the lid, making it easy to carry from meeting to meeting. Studies show that brands matter to consumers, especially the younger demographics. Read more here. Hundreds of styles are in stock and ready to ship, ask us how we can drop ship large distributions. We have experience.

The unboxing experience became the buzz word of 2020; a positive spin on the need to drop ship everything! Let's face it, getting gifts delivered is exciting! We can't wait to see what's inside. Commercial packaging has become more luxurious in recent years. Consumers look for brands to create an experience. Creating a moment. Introducing your brand has become an expectation. Presentation matters. Our partner at Gemline has products that are designed for the times. Inspired by the world. Products that reflect the way we really live—offering the high-quality, highly relevant products we truly crave. We align our resources with partners that make kitting easy. Fulfillment options that make your "to do" list easier. Many of our recent blog posts featured stories about brands that offer a bonus- giving back, but consumers are also looking for brands that fit their lifestyle and atheistic tastes. Let's explore some more options!! MiiR- allows you to track your giving! Soap for Hope a great story that touches the heart Slowtide- using recycled plastic for comfortable solutions. Brands that demand excellence and offer design flair? Osprey- breaking the mold and offering more; using failure to be more successful. Who is Corkcicle? Courant- Crafting products that are more than functional, the beauty & design matter. What matters to you when selecting a brand name product? Looking for inspiration? Click here for the trend guide.

Actions speak louder than words, so creating solutions to problems we see in our communities shows care. When communities work together we are not alone. When we started in the industry in 2007, words like environmental and sustainability were asked about, but rarely purchased. Currently the buzz is around partnering with businesses who are doing their part to offset carbon emissions, eliminating non-recyclable materials from their production facilities, or buying products that have give-back components from companies passionate about community involvement, it’s clear that social responsibility is no longer becoming a lifestyle trend; it’s becoming a movement. Our partner at Hirsch Gifts is taking us Beyond the Brands to shine a light on the global impact the creators of your favorite promotional products are making, and what they’re doing behind-the-scenes to ensure you can feel great about the products that display your branding. Today let's explore Matador brand. This may not be the matador you were expecting, what's behind the name? Based in Boulder, Colorado, Matador is a brand-centric designer and manufacturer of innovative adventure travel equipment, built with functionality and durability in mind. The minimalist design of each product in the line makes Matador a versatile, gender-neutral piece that targets a wide span of potential markets, both demographic and geographical, for your clients’ next marketing opportunity. While laptop backpacks have historically been the go-to in the bags category for branded corporate gifting over the past decade, now more than ever before employers are recognizing the importance of supporting a healthy work-life balance within their organization. Here are 5 Matador products, featured in video, that will provide you a healthy, active lifestyle outside the office: Waterbottle Packable Duffle Backpack Hip Pack Tote Beyond their commitment to creating exceptional products that will last, Matador is dedicated to doing their part to reduce their carbon footprint in all that they do. “Sustainability at Matador isn’t a marketing strategy, but a non-negotiable obligation that we uphold, born out of love and protecting travel and the outdoors.” Even major hotel chains are looking at ways to address waste. Did you know Unilever, a London-based consumer goods company, reported over five million bars of soap are thrown away by the hotel industry each day. Unilever also happens to be the largest producer of soap in the world. Matador Flatpak™ Soap Bar Case and the Matador Flatpak™ Toiletry Bottle make for great additions to those employee welcome kits. Check out a full line of Matador options here on our website. Sustainability and corporate responsibility is no longer a chosen lifestyle; it's become an active responsibility that all of us share to leave the world a better place than when we found it. Source- Our partner at Hirsch Gift, where brands always matter.

During the season of giving, give back- that's a reason to smile. There has never been a better time for retail brands to commit to social and environmental responsibility. Whether it’s donating a portion of profits to charity, partnering with nonprofits or volunteering for a good cause, it’s important that brands use their business to make a positive impact. In fact, there are 5 great reasons to align your brand with trusted consumer brands. Read more here. Our next few blog posts will capture the stories behind forward-thinking retail brand partners and how they’re making a difference. We also hope these stories make you smile. Skullcandy® The Skullcandy® upcycling program refurbishes returned or damaged products to increase product lifespan and reduce the circulation of new raw materials. A portion of proceeds from every upcycled products is donated to Protect Our Winters, a nonprofit focused on climate advocacy. American Giant™ American Giant™ makes clothes in the United States because keeping things local means it can understand the whole supply chain. That supply chain includes the people who touch the product and make it better. In turn, they gain skills and opportunity, and their communities are revitalized. It’s a virtuous cycle of good and humanity. Good & Well Supply Co. Good & Well Supply Co. crafts products that celebrate nature, so it’s no surprise that they advocate for and support public lands by donating two percent of annual revenue to the National Park Foundation and Washington National Park Fund. The brand also advocates for diversity and inclusion in the outdoors through annual donations to Black Outside, Inc., a nonprofit committed to reconnecting black youth to the outdoors. Gregory Gregory has a passion for making rugged outdoor backpacks and duffels, but the brand has other interests too, like inspiring kids to share its love for the outdoors. That’s why it donates backpacks every season to Big City Mountaineers, a nonprofit committed to providing underprivileged children with an opportunity to be connected to and empowered by nature. The brand is also a member of The Conservation Alliance, a nonprofit that pools membership dues from more than 200 companies and brands to support nonprofit organizations working to protect wilderness and waterways for their recreational and habitat values. Welly® On top of making beautifully crafted drinkware that reduces reliance on single-use plastics, Welly® believes that everyone deserves access to clean water. That’s why it donates over 1% of sales to bring clean water to those in need, funding wells and clean water projects in Malawi, Ethiopia, Bangladesh and more. Roots73™ Roots is one of Canada’s most beloved names in outdoor apparel, and for good reason. Over the last two years, the brand has donated $2 million to many well-deserving organizations, including the Black Opportunity Fund and Brands For Canada, a nationally registered charity that supplies clothing, personal care and houseware items to millions of Canadians living in poverty. CamelBak® CamelBak® has a sterling reputation for making some of the best drinkware around, but its sustainability efforts are equally impressive. By 2025, all CamelBak® products will be designed to reduce the company’s climate impact and continue to be made with the safest materials. Thule® Thule® is well-known for making high-quality bags and backpacks that simplify life’s adventures, but the brand is also involved in various projects around the world under the umbrella name Thule Pathos. Its initiatives include helping disabled young people in Sweden to try out new sports, building a bicycle park at an orphanage in El Salvador and supporting school food programs in Nepal. mophie® Most people recognize mophie® as the most trusted name in wireless charging, but the brand aspires to be known for more. That’s why the parent company of mophie® has begun creating sustainable and recyclable packaging as a substitute for plastic. Certified B Corporations In addition to working with tons of socially and environmentally responsible retail brands, we also proudly partner with several Certified B Corporations, which balance purpose and profit, considering their impact on workers, customers, suppliers, community and the environment. In order to become certified, these companies must meet high standards of verified performance, accountability and transparency on factors ranging from charitable giving to environmental impact and more. We have several partners that are Certified B Corp companies. Ask for those partners! Shop Responsible Retail Brands Great gifts are even better when they come from brands that give back. Earlier this year we discussed the 4 top trends in gifting for 2022 and as you can see from the links in this post, we've been educating you about the benefits of retail brands for years! If you are looking for a specific brand, just enter the name in the search bar on our website. Which brands make you smile?

To launch is to create motion - an action. Every entrepreneur starts with a vision for their company. An initial part of a brand launch includes developing a logo that is the "face" of your business. That face will be part of the actions taken as the business - business cards, website, signs, business forms, clothing & promotional materials. When we create a logo, we create a brand guide which serves as the rules, the gatekeeper for color, font, and placement on promotional materials, making sure your brand is ready for any application. Once your company opens it doors for business, your product choices and visual communications become your brand identity in action, your company voice. Being recognized for your appearance, your voice adds to the credibility & reliability of your message. It also means being consistent and purposeful with your choices. Think of your brand identity this way: your logo is the recognized face of your brand - grabbing attention just like your smile. The engagement created by that introduction allows consumers to stop and learn about your product and services. Social media is like a digital handshake when making connections and developing relationships. Do you have core values we can incorporate into product selection such as sustainability, education, diversity & inclusion , woman owned or supporting those that serve in military? Here's a brand launch case study, with our partner The Chris Murray Team. Creating a simple, clean logo doesn't mean one idea is drawn up and that's it! In fact, take a look at some of the concepts considered by Chris's team before selecting this logo. Here's what their Director of Communications had to say about working with our design & brand team: "The Chris Murray Team has the right partner with the team over at Promotional Partners. Their team is responsive, creative and has the expertise to make light work of our challenges. They captured our vision; creating our logo & brand guide. Then they made sure our style reflected the look & feel our brand. They have been so helpful with the entire process, and we can't wait to continue our partnership with them!" Your printed materials become visual communications. Your business cards, brochures, business forms, checks, stationary, window, wall, floor signage, and display materials are all part of the foundation of your brand message. Unique, memorable, and cohesive graphics when combined with images & messages can evoke a strong, positive feeling about your brand.