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There is power in the pen, in written words. Written correspondence is the new distinguisher in communication channels. Instead of an email, a polished presentation that includes quality branded envelopes, letterhead or greeting cards is an essential way to add a personal touch to your brand communication and build relationships. The blank page holds opportunity for design elements & conveying your personality with the appearance & feel of the paper. By working with our design team, we are able to coordinate your efforts across the various media you select, creating a suite of products that reflect your brand identity. Coordinating stationery pieces create a professional look and suggest that your brand considers every detail in the relationship, setting a tone. Beyond Stationery Envelopes aren’t just the finishing touch for your customer’s stationery suite, instead these simple items are an identifier with the stack of mail. Business envelopes Printed with your logo are a great way to bring their brand to everyday mailings like invoices and account statements even before the envelope is opened. Even better, consumers will know exactly who sent their mail. For those with larger mailing needs, we can assist with catalogs, booklets and pamphlets. Business forms, invoices, checks and specialty documents Yes! As part of our design suite, we can create forms, checks and other documents, stickers, labels or envelopes unique to your industry. We have samples in our showroom; plus a quick scan of your current documents will allow us to easily source the best option for you printing needs. While you are in, compare pen options. According to our partners at ASI 69% of recipient keep a pen for the quality. The WRITE touch & feel for your visual communications is the key to a successful campaign that includes a writing instrument.

Daydreaming certainly leads to inspiration, but rarely do dreams become realities without planning & consistency. Did you know December is National Write a Business Plan Month? Since opening our doors in 2007, we've always used December as the month to reflect on what's worked & what needs to be retooled for the following year. Before you can articulate your vision to others, it's important to compile ideas & organize your strategies; which is the backbone of a business plan. Make sure your plan: Identifies the national dates that relate to what your business offers, your charitable efforts, your core values and let that showcase the personality of your brand Outlines the networking/pipeline/sales strategies around your yearly goals Reviews & evaluates which methods were previously stale or unproductive to replace with innovative approaches, while building on the success of promotions Has ways to highlight the value you offer consumers Offers interaction with your consumer base through events Recognizes employee efforts & milestones of achievement Highlights your industry events & merits Demonstrates your footprint within the community Outlines your monthly, quarterly and yearly financial goals - with qualifiable strategies Create dates as touchpoints to assess your yearly goals - track & analyze your progress Includes us! We love it when our partners ask us to create a framework or include us in their marketing & sales team meetings. Why? Promotions run smoother and we are proactive to your needs. Most of all, take action now. Dream big, then apply pen to paper or fingers to a keyboard to start drafting your ideas for a cohesive and actionable for 2022.

Gift season is in full swing, and when you can find something everyone will enjoy, the holidays become a lot easier. Cozy gifts like blankets, fleece and scented candles are an easy choice. And with people spending more time at home this year, they’re in especially high demand. After all, everybody loves to be comfy. No matter who they’re for, these holiday favorites are sure to be a hit. Made*Here New York Basketweave Cotton Blanket Give the gift of comfort. This luxurious throw blanket is made from soft cotton and knit in Long Island. Dayton Classic Fleece Hoody A relaxed look with lots of style. And it’s made from a super soft cotton-poly blend, so it’s comfy to wear all day. Redwood National Park 14 oz Candle Who doesn’t enjoy a room that smells great? Good & Well Supply Co. candles are ethically sourced and handcrafted in Seattle from all-natural soy. Inspired by Redwood National Park, this eco-friendly candle’s scent is composed of oakmoss, sage, citrus and damp earth. And it’ll burn for over 80 hours, so it will last a long time. Bronx 12oz Ceramic Mug Nothing beats a cup of joe from your favorite mug. This one features handsome outer-ring detailing near its base. It is microwave safe.

Year in and year out, smartphones are among the most popular holiday gifts. At an average cost of over $550 USD (Statista), they’re also some of the most expensive – which makes accessories to protect them a great idea for gift season. That’s why we’re so excited about our newest retail brand partner, PHOOZY™. As seen on “Shark Tank,” PHOOZY™ premium products provide thermal, drop and float protection for smartphones and other electronics. Spending times outdoors & being active means a brand offering adventure without limitations! ClimateProof. DropProof. SinkProof. PHOOZY™ was invented to keep smartphones safe, no matter where you take them. CEO and co-founder Kevin Conway said it best, “Having your phone overheat and shut down or sink to the bottom of a lake or river is a sure way to ruin a great adventure." Adapted from spacesuit technology designed to protect astronauts from the extreme temperatures of space, the Thermal Capsule in PHOOZY™ accessories keeps phones from getting too hot in the sun while prolonging battery life in extreme heat and cold. That means on the beach, in a boat or on top of a mountain, you have protection and peace of mind with integrated drop protection and buoyancy. Yep, buoyancy, it floats! Keeping your phone at the surface in case it ends up in the lake or pool. Three Brand New Styles PHOOZY™ XP3 | 7194-03 Packed full of features, like an internal stash pocket for your cards and cash. The material reflects more than 90% of the sun's heat to prevent overheating and permanent damage to your device while also insulating it in cold conditions to extend battery life up to 4X (compared to not using a PHOOZY™). PHOOZY™ Apollo II with Antimicrobial | 7194-02 A durable case that protects your phone against extreme cold and heat, extends battery life and provides eight feet of drop protection – and yes, it floats! The split ring/keyring easily attaches your PHOOZY™ to keys, fobs or lanyards. PHOOZY™ Apollo II | 7194-01 A modern silhouette and durable materials, plus its award-winning technology is integrated into adventure-ready form for the ultimate “city-to-mountain” crossover gear. We hope you've enjoyed this exclusive sneak-peek before we add this brand to our website. Perhaps this should be added to your holiday list or be used to motivate your sales team at this year's kick off meeting - after all, it's a product that delivers more.

This season is associated with magic & wonder, but the consistency & drive infused behind the scenes to make "magic" for others - that's the real magic. How can you capture the secrets in your workshop? An IGTV feature on Instagram enables you to share long-form, vertical videos that can be up to an hour long. Instagram Reels are short-form videos (no longer than 15 seconds) that you can edit with audio and visual effects as well as other creative tools. Here are some ways you can use these features: Show how products are made Share products in the works, new launches, ideas to gather audience feedback Office employees interacting with each other or fun office/culture events Live Q&A sessions between you and your audience Add stickers for polls, questions and sliding bars to make it easy to interact with your users and get feedback Let's put your questions centerstage. What would you like us to share about the magic happening behind the scenes at Promotional Partners? Let us know in the comments!

Did your parents ever tell you that ethics were your actions when you thought nobody was watching? Apparently, your parents were visionaries to the future. Why? Because the modern consumer is interested in a brand's value and beliefs. Maybe making ethical choices is not a new concept, but a digital world makes our decisions harder to hide - someone is always watching. A new global study release by Accenture, a company who works with 75% of global Fortune 500 companies, uncovered data that indicates that nearly two-thirds (63%) of consumers prefer to buy goods and services from companies that stand for a shared purpose that reflects the consumer’s personal values and beliefs. So, let's break down this report. What matters to the modern consumer? Why do their preferences matter? What is the effect on your brand power? Research from 30,000 consumers from 35 countries, including the US, – ‘From Me to We: The Rise of the Purpose-led Brand' revealed: 62% of consumers want companies to take a stand on social, cultural, environmental, and political issues close to their hearts. Which is interesting, considering many of our parents taught us not to talk politics or religion at work. Another 62% say their purchasing consideration is driven by a company’s ethical values and authenticity. Consumers prefer companies that use high quality ingredients and materials (76%) Consumers want to know that companies are treating their employees well (65%) 62% of consumers believe in reducing plastics and improving the environment, and so want to buy from companies that do the same. Approximately 60% of Gen Zers and millennials believe it’s important for companies to speak up on issues like human rights, race relations or LGBT equality. Our team wants to know what matters to you, so we can align your values with products that meet your quality standards and tap into your company's core values. We have an entire section of our blog dedicated to cause marketing. Frequent requests from our clients are for products that tie into sustainability, positive environmental impacts, giving back to the military or veteran initiatives and are USA Made. Sharing your core values does not have to be an objective of global companies. Every company can easily share what charities or causes touch their heart. What touches your heart? If you need some inspiration, we also have posts around giving.

Thomas Moore said, "For things will never be perfect until human beings are perfect - which I don't expect them to be for a number of years." Considering that Thomas Moore wrote Utopia in 1516 & we are turning the page to 2022, still evolving and definitely not perfect - it sounds like we will have to wait for perfect. Style trends are constantly changing, recycling previous trends and adding a modern twist of the current time. In 2022 it will be a new world of fashion. Our partner at Sanmar has named this new fashion world, “Newtopia,” and introduced a field guide to the styles that comprise smart wardrobes with fresh choices. Smart Wardrobes Easily identifiable by its versatility and adaptability, the smart wardrobe has a few key elements you should keep an eye out for, such as: Fresh Choices When you see new elements brought into basic apparel collections, you’re looking at fresh choices. These add both function for today and proactive solutions for tomorrow. We might never achieve the "perfect" needed to find utopia, so maybe settling for Newtopia is the next best option in apparel. Which style do you like most? Let us know in the comments!

Today is National Wear Your Pearls Day and for those that prefer collecting pearls of wisdom more than wearing pearls, you are in luck. We have some behind the scenes wisdom to share with you! Planning keeps your goals in focus and frees up time because you know the next steps to take, as well as it making you more creative because you aren't living life pulled from one activity to another. While organization might not be the key to happiness, it does help make your day more pleasant! Understanding your limitations, purpose, resources & tools will help you be more productive when approaching tasks. For example, our industry appears straightforward. Companies & individuals need promotional items, gifts, awards, wearables & signage to promote their company or organization. We are their trusted partner. Yet what we do behind the scenes to craft each campaign, research options, create presentations, generate graphics, communicate with supplier partners, start and manage the order process is a treadmill of activity. This company brought pearls of wisdom to fruition with the creation of their MagClick™ Fast Wireless Charging Desk Organizer, which includes a clipboard, three magnetic docks, a foldable accessory holder, a card holder, a pen clip, a cable clip and a foldable phone stand, making it easy to organize your desk. This board has a wireless charging area that magnetically attaches to lots of smartphone devices - ask us for a complete list of compatibility. A few pearls of wisdom for controlling the chaos that we've learned over the years: Make lists, check task off - it feels good! Plan! Have a projected list of activities to complete each day. Put tasks in "buckets" of must accomplish, hope to accomplish, can wait to accomplish but require X action to move to another day. Create a list for daily, short term and long-term projects with target dates. Prioritize workflow several times a day against critical, must accomplish tasks. Assign tasks to the best person within your team to complete the task. Communicate frequently with your teammates - ask who needs help. Communicate changes to individuals outside your organization with expectations from you, such as a response, report or action from your team by X date/time. Make time to laugh - it releases some tension. How do you control the chaos? Let us know in the comments! And tell us what you think of this desk organizer!! Interested in another pearl of wisdom? Apply this quote from Eleanor Roosevelt who once said, "It takes as much energy to wish as to plan".

Folks love a good magic trick and don't seem to mind that the deck has been manipulated. Perhaps stacking the deck in your favor is not always cheating. Capturing attention for your business requires some suspense - applying the right level of intrigue to engage before the moment disappears. A deck of cards might seem like an unusual way to connect but it's the playfulness that makes it quirky enough to work as a promotion. Perhaps a winning hand is just what you need to focus addition on your business or organization. Cards games are enjoyed by travelers, seniors, families and serious card players. Whether you like 52 Pick Up or something requiring more skill, there is no doubt that this is a compact advertising medium. It easily fits the in hand or the pocket. No sizes required and there's a huge bonus: 52 ways to unfold a story; after all it's just paper! Over the years we have designed decks and playing cards for a number of clients, including our own office. The cool thing about using cards are the countless possibilities: Offer your recipient trivia - a fun way to onboard employees Celebrate a long history with key donors with benchmark dates, locations and images Explain your new product or program features Introduce your team Outline the reasons you're the best fit as a partner Design a unique fundraiser Don't believe us? Scroll through this catalog and see for yourself! Ready to put your story in our hands? We can apply our graphic and marketing expertise to stack your deck for a winning hand!

More than 60 percent of Gen Z and Millennials say they’d rather be without their wallet than their phone*. It’s an eye-opening statistic, one that speaks to how much people 40 and younger rely on their phones – everything from e-tickets for concerts to paying the rent with Venmo. Generally speaking, technology is integrated with virtually everything they do, every single day: work, working out, watching the game or booking weekend getaways, not to mention connecting with friends and family. All of which brings us to Solekick, a new tech brand for the digital generation. A mix of audio, power and other accessories, Solekick products are unified by a single principle: minimalist design for maximum mobility. Because ultimately, the products are about more than streaming music or charging a phone. They’re about ease and convenience. Besides, these products come with retail-style packaging, and Solekick provides a memorable gift experience at a lower price point than other brands. Click here for a closer look at the entire collection. Look for this brand to be added to our website in 2022. How long can you go without accessing your phone? Let us know in the comments! *LivePerson research

A sticker! Today is National Sticker Day. An extremely durable, colorful, low-cost marketing tool is a sticker. Stickers are also easy to mail, hand distribute, sell at point of purchase for retail or to quickly brand an item with your message. Stickers are perfect for the brand enthusiast - to apply to their laptop & show support for their favorite coffee shop. Our favorite shop is Common Grounds of course, and it's conveniently located right below us! Single sheet stickers like these ones for their fans are also useful for handing out at events or using as mailers. In fact, have us print the back of the sticker paper with a coupon to return to your business or a QR code to highlight new products or services. Soft Touch stickers add a little zing! Stickers can also be custom shapes and have different adhesives. The type of adhesive varies by the use. We can do repositionable options, as well as extreme heat & oil for dirty job workspaces. Rolls are one of the most affordable ways to receive stickers - simply peel and stick or tear off a perforated sheet. Common applications for stickers: Adding to gift bags Sealing envelopes Identifying attendees & employees Adding to hard hats & helmets Spirit wear sheets Asset tags Labels Sunburn protection Safety Instructions or Warnings Business contact information for repair & service Conventions - to drive foot traffic to your booth with removeable floor stickers COVID messaging for walls, windows, doors, floors, desks, counters and sidewalks Special events - ribbon cuttings and festivals Sales & specials Which generations are the most obsessed with stickers? Find out here. Are you obsessed with stickers? Let us know by commenting!

Klean Kanteen uses its business as a force for good — from the products to the nonprofit partnerships to the way it shows up in its communities to the positive impact it has on the world. Family And Employee-Owned B-Corp This unique structure pairs complete operational freedom and autonomy with a commitment to a stringent set of internationally recognized standards for social and environmental transparency, accountability and performance. This progressive way of doing business is uniquely Klean and allows the company to be uncompromising in using its business as a force for good. What exactly is a B Corp? Click the link for the full impact, but the short answer is "Companies that meet high standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency." What began in 2006 was the idea that a different kind of economy was not only possible, but necessary — and that businesses could lead the way towards a new, stakeholder-driven model. B Lab became known for certifying B Corporations. Did you know we have featured other partners that are B-Corp on our blog?