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The COVID-19 pandemic put safety messaging on center stage but communicating safety messages is not new. June is National Safety Month - are you prepared to share messages about safety with your employees and customers? Simple, but effective items for messaging in your location include: Posters Hard Hat stickers Wall and floor decals Dispenser stands Tamper-proof labels Equipment labels for hazardous products or warning signs Consider using QR codes if your message has information that should be reviewed. Adding a QR code is a quick, touchless form of communication when individuals are waiting in line or frequently in a locker room area to change in and out of uniforms. Graphically speaking - it keeps your message cleaner and more visually appealing because there is less text. Incorporating them into your design work can be a boost to your marketing efforts. How? Check out this post about the easy-to-reach benefits! Ask us to apply our graphic design talent to custom designs! Compare options in the showroom and bundle your needs for a lower price, drop ship or ask about program kits to multiple locations with print collateral explaining how to use your kit. Don't forget that signage is always USA Made!

There are all kinds of ways to create gifts people will love – and make an impact, too. Looking for something specific? ProudPath™ retail brand partners and products can be found in these five categories. Purpose Partners: Certified B Corps that balance purpose with profit and other forward-thinking retail brands that are all in on environmental and social responsibility. Brands That Give Back: Retail brands making a difference with charitable foundations, nonprofit partnerships, volunteer efforts and more. Responsible Sourcing: Taking responsibility a step further with supply chain transparency, including certifications from third-party organizations such as the Forest Stewardship Council®. Ownership Diversity: Brands that are changing the face of traditional business, including women-owned businesses. Along with the opportunity for you to support a small business, these brands create products that put a premium on craftsmanship. Eco-Friendly And Sustainable Products: Products made with materials that are better for the planet – recycled plastic, organic cotton, FSC®-certified bamboo and more. Brands + Products The most expansive portfolio of environmentally and socially responsible retail brands, the biggest collection of eco-friendly promotional gift options. It's never been easier to create gifts people can feel good about distributing to your clients and business partners. What's the impact of choosing these products? We are glad you asked, keep following our blog for details about the impact of these brands, your contribution and the difference for the planet. Pick up one of these bags featured on the home page at the Town of Apex EarthFest -a 1% For The Planet product made with recycled water bottles. **Search our blog by key words such as: FSC, B Corp, Sustainable, Woman-Owned, and Give Back

Bags and re-usable products that solve environmental challenges! Spring has sprung, and everyone is eager to get outside again. That means more camping trips, trail hikes and picnics in the park. As people spend more time enjoying the great outdoors, they’re turning to outdoorsy products to complement their adventures. Pack for adventure with Mother Nature in mind. These popular eco-friendly styles will deliver fun & function: Arctic Zone® REPREVE® Backpack Cooler with Sling | 3860-77 Camping trips and long hikes are best enjoyed with cold drinks. This fully insulated eco-friendly backpack cooler is made with REPREVE® rPET, the world’s leading recycled fiber. It features a padded back panel and shoulder straps for comfy carrying, plus a removable insulated sling for shorter adventures. Bloom Bamboo True Wireless Auto Pair Earbuds | 7197-66 Nothing beats taking a walk with your favorite playlist. These stylish Bluetooth® earbuds feature accents made from FSC®-certified bamboo. On top of quality sound, they feature built-in music controls, voice assistant activation (Hey Siri/Google) and dual microphones for hands-free use. They’ll provide five hours of playback at max volume, and the case can fully charge them in 35 minutes. Tentree Space Dye Classic Hoodie | TM18218/TM98218 Stay cozy on chilly spring mornings with a hoodie that is sustainable and stylish. Made with a soft blend of organic cotton and recycled polyester, this classic pullover features on-trend heathered fabric, a kangaroo pocket and a whole lot of comfort. What's special about the Tentree brand? Sustainable Styles, For Now & For Our Future. Would you like to win one of our Apex EarthFest Coolers? Click here to learn more.

Plastic straws are being ditched by many restaurants and food service partners for re-useable options. It's the final straw for many consumers - saving the turtles and other ocean creatures has become a high priority. Plastic pollution and marine debris is a serious problem that isn't going away without a global shift in humanity's relationship with single-use plastics. At Promotional Partners, we love innovation and what's more innovative than creating fabric from single use plastic bottles? Yep, using ocean-bound plastic transformed to create clothing fibers that leading brands use to make products for consumers is a super innovative way to recycle plastic! What's the brand? Repreve! An unforgettable reusable bag that was designed as a simple solution to combat single-use waste, and has since grown into a movement. Partnerships & Giving Back are important to Promotional Partners. We've partnered with another local woman-owned business in Historic Downtown Apex to put a spotlight on efforts to convert to sustainable choices. The Town of Apex is hosting the 1st Annual EarthFest on Saturday April 23rd. Owner of Elk Local Foods, Lora Neel & our owner Olivia Scott partnered up for local visitors of EarthFest to win some cool sustainable coolers. There are two styles offered to winners: A tote style cooler or this stylish 12 can cooler, both are a great size for carrying all your lunch necessities. Both bags are made with recycled material and through a partnership with 1% For The Planet, one percent of sales of this and all EcoSmart products will be donated to nonprofits dedicated to protecting the planet. How can you win? It's simple. Attend EarthFest and then stroll downtown to support local businesses. When you make a purchase at Elk Local Foods, you'll score a sustainable beeswax lip balm, with a case made from potatoes, and be entered to win both cooler bags. You'll also learn more about ways to be sustainable by attending the event. Your bags will be supporting efforts with 1% For The Planet and you'll be supporting 100% local, woman- owned businesses, so mark your calendars! How are you supporting environmental efforts?

Earth Day is right around the corner, which reminds us how important it is to do our part for the planet. Efforts don't stop after April 22 – sustainability is important year-round. Whether it’s planting trees, taking time to clean up litter or switching to energy-efficient lightbulbs, there are plenty of ways to go green. We have partners with a huge selection of sustainable products that also contribute to 1% For The Planet, meaning one percent of sales are donated to environmental nonprofits. What are some easy ways to recycle plastic for good or reuse products rather than relying on disposable plastics? Here are five great gifts that embrace change: REPREVE® Ocean 12 Can Tote Cooler | 3900-10 Warm weather calls for cold drinks. This trendy tote cooler is made with recycled ocean-bound plastic retrieved from coastlines around the world, so it’s as sustainable as it is stylish. There is room for 12 cans, it’s perfect for pool parties, picnics or days at the beach. Would you like to try one out? You could win one for yourself on Apex's 1st Annual EarthFest Day. Click here to find out how to win! CamelBak® Eddy®+ 25oz Bottle Tritan™ Renew | 1627-33 Get out and enjoy Mother Nature with this shatter-, stain- and odor-resistant bottle made with Tritan™ Renew, a durable new material consisting of 50% recycled content. Featuring a screw-on lid and bite valve, the Eddy®+ lets you enjoy spill-proof sipping at work or on the trail. The one-finger carry handle makes it easy to take with you anywhere! Bamboo Fiber Cutlery Set | 1033-94 With more and more people bringing lunch to work, reusable utensils are a great substitute for disposable plastic cutlery. This eco-friendly bamboo fiber set includes a fork, spoon and knife – plus a stylish carrying case. Bamboo Wireless Charging Desk Clock | 7143-07 Made with sustainable bamboo fiber, this desktop clock is an eco-friendly addition to any home or office. With a built-in 5W wireless charging pad on top and a display that shows the time and temperature, it’s a gift anyone will love. Even better, it comes in an FSC®-certified premium gift box. Kyes Eco Packable Insulated Jacket | TM19654/TM99654 Your best go-to jacket on chilly spring mornings - made with 52% recycled nylon, the Kyes is wind- and water-resistant, with elasticized cuffs to help keep cold air out. On top of providing lightweight warmth and protection in rainy weather, it can be packed away into the included stuff sack, which doubles as a travel pillow. A No Contact Keychain is built into a zippered pocket, allowing you to use door handles, ATM keypads, and elevator buttons without touching them. More Earth Day Favorites: Sustainable bags, drinkware, tech accessories and more – ask about our full collection of eco-friendly products! Visit our showroom to checkout some of our favorites.

Bamboo! In fact, it is the fastest growing plant on earth. Some species of bamboo can grow more than 1 meter per day, which is about 4 cm per hour. No other plant grows faster. It's also a popular item in the home right now, which makes it a smart choice for connecting to consumers in their home & leisure routine. Recently our team had an opportunity to review some new products made from bamboo and well, they were a hit with all of us! Since these were from our partner, Hit Promotions, we thought we'd share their page rather than our website page. Which products were our favorites? A cheese serving board Soy Candle, bamboo lid Wireless charging tray Stylish container Portable wine carrier and serving tray Kitchen scrubber These are the products you've been looking for to grow your brand! What do you think of bamboo products?

Sure! Combine beeswax and favorable smooth lip balm inside a tube made from potato resin and well, that's non-fat flavor, right? After all-french fries are not the only use for a potato! Besides-this is definitely quirky enough to work for your brand! Sustainabalm is kind to the planet and lips alike. This high-quality lip balm is made with sustainable and responsibly sourced materials, all housed in sustainable packaging made from recycled post-consumer plastic and potato bio-resin! We like to BEE Community Focused! Local & Global! Was this post a surprise in our quirky enough to work series?

The health of the planet is a big, complex challenge. The urgency of that challenge can be summed up in one simple statement: There is no Planet B. It’ll take all of us to make a difference. From conserving natural resources and cutting carbon emissions to reducing waste through recycling efforts, the collective efforts of governments, the private sector and everyday individuals will be needed to ensure a sustainable future for generations to follow. Today is International Day of the Forests, so let's explore how we can partner to save our forests. New Milestone - Ongoing Commitment. We have strong partnerships with leaders in our industry committed to doing their part – a commitment that goes beyond offering the largest assortment of eco-friendly and sustainable gifts. Recently, two additional U.S. facilities locations earned certification from the Forest Stewardship Council®, the world’s most trusted organization for sustainable forest management - including a Charlotte location. The FSC® Chain-Of-Custody certification traces the path of FSC®-certified products from forests through the supply chain, verifying that FSC®-certified material is identified or kept separated from non-certified material. What this means for you? The Chain-Of-Custody process ensures you and your recipients that the FSC®-certified products you buy from us are from responsibly managed forests. 3 Things To Know About FSC®: 1. FSC® ensures forests are managed responsibly so society can continue to use timber, paper and packaging. 2. FSC® strictly limits clearcutting and requires buffers along streams to protect wildlife habitats. 3. FSC® forests store more carbon than traditionally managed forests. To learn more about how FSC® is creating a legacy of healthy forests for future generations, go to fsc.org. Ready to shop FSC products? Check out this link to our website. Learn about more products that are making a difference here.

You've heard it said that April Showers bring May flowers- so we thought it would be fun for our first shower of the month to offer you this quirky enough to work item, a seed depth bottle opener planter. Say that product description 5 times fast! What makes this quirky too both functional & fun? The dual purpose. It's just the tool you need to ensure your gardening efforts don't go to waste. Once your seeds are properly in place, you can use it to crack open a refreshing cold drink. This is perfect for handing out at earth day events, tradeshows, new hires or even a conference. We also like the marketing story. The product is a call to action, encouraging the recipient to plant seeds for the future. This month each of our featured April Shower products will also be part of our Cares Program to contribute to the Wake Tech Foundation. Investing in education is the first step to a successful future. You might even say it's a growing a greener future- now that's a thumbs up! How has Wake Tech Foundation been growing financial investments into bright futures for their students? Read the impact story here. By the way, do you have a green thumb?

Local elections are ramping up, which means signs, buttons, stickers and more dotting our visual landscape. Over the past 14 years, we have printed everything from yard signs, rack cards, brochures, pamphlets to all things swag for local candidates. Here are five design factors we consider when creating custom logos or designing signage: 1. Focus on the Candidate’s Name and Position The two most important parts of a political sign are the name of the candidate and the position they are running for. Be sure to make both prominent with a simplistic, large font that can be easily read from a distance. 2. Keep the Content Minimal To ensure that the name of the candidate, office position, and slogan stick out, we recommend keeping all other content including graphics to a minimum. The goal of the sign is to quickly grab the attention of voters. Too much clutter will only muddy the point you’re trying to convey. 3. Add Your Slogan to Larger Signs The campaign slogan relays what a candidate stands for and what they promise to do if elected. Large political signs like banners give candidates the opportunity to share this information with voters. Yard signs tend to be too small for slogans unless it can be summarized into a few words. 4. Don’t Forget Your Website Can’t fit all of your talking points on your political sign? Why not direct voters to your website. Adding a URL and or QR code at the bottom of the sign gives them a way to obtain more information about the candidate and their platform. 5. Choose Font and Color Wisely Most signs capture a viewer’s attention for a quick 4 to 7 seconds, so your sign must not only stand out, but it must be legible. Factors that interfere with readability include the thickness of letters, kerning, white space ratio, color and contrast. Some color combinations can hinder visibility due to a lack of contrast. Choose colors with higher contrast for increased legibility. Some examples of high contrast combinations include black and white, blue and white, and black and yellow. Take a look at some of our design work for candidates and elected officials here - Remember - voting is important. Make your voice heard by voting in local elections; the choices made by your local leaders impact you daily. *Carissa Kohn Johnson's logo & Scott Lassiter's logo were created by Promotional Partners!

Fresh ingredients, homemade recipes and intense flavors remind of us family, friends, trips & different cultures. Cooking is part of our daily routine, so it's a perfect location to add some quality branding products. In a 2021 consumer survey, released PPAI, only 19% of consumers recently received a branded item in the kitchen? Sounds like the kitchen is an opportunity to connect with consumers. Considering in that survey 61% of the respondents could recall the name of advertiser on products they own, this strategy will yield a lot of dough! 75.6% of respondent's kept a product because it was useful. 94% of consumers responded they liked getting free products 50% said they still used promotional products they received 5 years ago. Kitchen items are quirky enough to work because the potential for 5 years of advertising from one product is an amazing return on your investment. Keeping your brand name within reach of your target market is the power behind promotional products- the power of touch. Let's explore some useful items for the kitchen: A quality jar opener An oven mitt Meat thermometer Kitchen scissors Vegetable peeler Spatula Baster Paring Knife What's is a "must have" tool in your kitchen? *Data - PPAI Consumer Report 2021- PPAI; Promotional Products Association International

What's your favorite pass time on a Friday night? For many it's a Movie Night! What's better that the anticipation of relaxing with your favorite movie- being transported from the daily grind & immersed into a story for a couple of hours? Movies can be enjoyed anywhere now thanks to portable projectors. Whether you like home movies, thrillers, mystery, romance or the classics- there are some classic movie pairings that create branding moments. Like what? Popcorn of course! Don't forget the salt or your own special blend of seasoning. Imagine a new homeowner cuddling up under a plush blanket with images of their hometown, family, home or a favorite scenic location. We even have option for an order 1 unit at a time, with no set up fee- which is perfect for an on-demand release program. What will be showing soon in your home? Have some fun with your own light up letter board. We love how our quirky enough to work series highlights smart ideas that will become part of one's daily routine. By the way, what is your favorite type of movie to watch?