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Gathering for weddings, birthdays, holidays, or to celebrate milestones in business? Branded disposable paper goods add an extra special element to the celebration. Don't worry about paper & plastic products contributing to environmental waste, we have options that are made from recycled paper and plastic! Paper products, like these plates, can have logos, fun phrases or faces added to add an element of fun to your next event. Plastic and paper cups have large imprint areas, making disposable paper products the perfect place for sponsorship or inspiring give back in the community stories. Share good news in the community or support other local businesses with branded products in your local restaurants. What other types of disposable products offer value? Stir Sticks Coffee Sleeves Napkins! In fact, napkins offer more than meets the eye! How, print a message on the outside of the napkin, add a QR Code, and inside keep sharing content from menus to upcoming dates or special events for donors! We love creative ways to position your message.

If you are a fan of Oprah, you probably already know about her list of favorite things for gifts. However, did you know we can ship fresh one of these cinnamon walnut coffee cakes to your gift list this season? Yep! From Oprah's Favorite Things List to your recipient's doorstep! We make gifting to friends, family, co-workers working from home to essential workers- easy. Take a quick look at this product video. Besides being yummy, shareable food gifts are associated with holidays & celebrations. How easy can we make the distribution process? We can drop ship fresh, never pre-packaged selections, to each recipient on your nice list! We can insert a greeting card We can add a branded an item you have on hand for a customized kit We have packages that include branded items to use in the home or office We want recipients to share only the treats, not data. Order with confidence; your contacts are secure. Your list will not be shared or solicited with other offers like some popular seasonal mailing groups. We love to give you discounts. Order before Oct 31 applying your discount, then have your distribution list shipped on your ideal date- such as Thanksgiving, Hannukkah, Kwanzaa, Christmas, New Year's, or any other reason to share some joy. We know you want to offer something special at the holidays, how about some planetary love with a commitment to the environment? Many packages contain reusable, recycled content in the packaging, and our partner is committed to saving the rainforests! The wood products are made from sustainable timber. Plus you are saving the rain forests by giving out chocolates! How? Cocoa, the principle ingredient of chocolate, needs the shaded canopy of the rain-forest to grow. Nearly all of the chocolate used in this line of gifts is “Rainforest Alliance” certified which ensures that the farms have met the environmental, social, and economic standards of the Sustainable Agriculture Network. Besides being a compliant, diverse partner who, like us adheres to a code of conduct- employees team up to build homes for Habitat in their hometown! Ready to explore options? Either check out our website or start by flipping the pages of this e-catalog for ideas. We have samples of the packaging at the showroom and have sampled many of the items from this line over the years. From Oprah to Olivia- the O's have great ideas!

Let's face it, as kids the holiday stocking was exciting perhaps for candy or a small treat but likely your eyes were darting towards the packages under the tree before the stocking hung on the mantle. You've heard it said that good things come in small packages and it's true. I also tend to believe that the reason we look forward to the holiday season is we hope to capture all the wonder, joy, and magic it held in our youth; if only for a few moments. This year more than many years past, we all need some goodwill, some belief in magic, and some joy in our lives. Who's on board with an adult stocking? Don't worry- we won't make you save your stocking each year to hang. In fact, we will suggest that your ornament shaped lip balms, your candy, your holiday ornament, or perhaps your winning holiday ugly sweater award comes in a useful stocking! We've been posting about socks, shoes, and shoestrings for a while because effective marketing is all in the engagement. The numbers don't lie that "walking billboards" get attention. Ask us to share some ways to create a unique stocking for your team, like one of these from our case study archives. Maybe this year, you will love getting stocks for the holidays!

I admit it, I've been Christmas Tree obsessed for years! Each Christmas our family gets a "Tim Taylor" tree to fill our home with the smell of pine and to hold all the ornaments. When I say all the ornaments, I mean boxes of them! Before moving to our townhouse, we used to decorate 7, yes 7 trees all over our home. Many of those trees were theme related, including sports, handcrafted ornaments from the kids, sparkling & glittering for the formal areas and of course, the main tree was packed with hundreds of ornaments collected over the years. In fact, I'm such a fan of trees, I deserve a holiday button to wear! Maybe I should start my own Christmas Tree Lover's Club! Would you join? Ornaments also make a great mailer. Yes! Really! We've had several organizations create custom wooden ornaments with us, then mail them to recipients; without casualties. The wood is strong enough to mail, lightweight, and gives back by planting trees after each order! Besides wooden ornaments, there are metal & acrylic- with fun ways to capture the ugly sweater themed contests to traditional keepsakes. Take a look at this e-catalog for inspiration. Don't be shy, we love creating custom images or designs to add to your holiday theme. Take a look at some of these holiday ideas. Ready to plan? You know I am. This post from our owner- Olivia Scott, MAS and Christmas Tree Lover!

Leather has long been the standard for quality, durability and high perceived value when gifting. As consumer preferences change- vegan leather is now becoming a popular choice. What is it? How durable is it? Will consumers buy this type of product? Genuine leather products are durable, fashionable and often pricey, as they are associated with luxury. The lower price point and similar look & feel of "faux leather," popularly known as vegan leather, is gaining appeal with consumers. What is vegan leather? Vegan leather is often made from polyurethane, a polymer that can be made to order for any designer's whim. It can also be made from innovative and sustainable materials such as pineapple leaves, cork, apple peels, other fruit waste, and recycled plastic. This is also a very durable material, with an easy care aspect to cleaning. How can you decorate leatherette products? Many people are surprised that leatherette products, just like real leather, can be both etched or debossed. Both of these decoration methods are very durable and offer a classic simplicity associated with higher end retail items. Where are leatherette products trending? Leatherette name badges- that a business can attached to denim aprons Leatherette bracelets and event leatherette signs Leatherette patches on head wear, like beanies Need more reasons? How about that these vegan leather products are often USA MADE!!! Looks like this type of product is here to stay.

As we head into the holiday season, families & friends are likely to gather in their home for celebrations. Making sure you are safe to drive after "cheers" is an important component to celebrations. Better safe than sorry! Single-use breathalyzer device tests for the presence of alcohol. A testing product is ideal for zero-tolerance environments and perfect for on-the-go testing. What else should be in your in a pocket, purse, or glove compartment? Multi-function tools are handy to have in your vehicle. Magnetic change trays keep you from rooting around for change or loose parts. Phone holders to use for navigation but keep your hands off while operating your vehicle. Dipping tray holders for your sauce packs keep your eyes on the road. Roadside safety kits with quality high beam flashlights. What types of items should you keep in your vehicle for safe travels? Your kit should fit your lifestyle, family and age of your vehicle. Here's a list of suggestions to get you started building your perfect safety kit.

Continuing in our Graphically Speaking Series- let's talk transfers. (We have over 40 posts showcasing ways we lend a graphic hand to your marketing projects, search by keywords on our blog) Transfers are a popular solution when you have colorful images like photos or dimensional designs with gradients and halftones. A transfer can easily be added to a variety of fabric surfaces, often offsetting your imprint set up costs. Transfers capture print-rich images, rather than reducing color for screen separations required in silkscreen or simplifying the image for embroidery machines to stitch. Transfers are an easy way to personalize a t-shirt with names or numbers. Transfers are perfect for designs that will only be used for 1 product, such as a gift for a friend's birthday. That's 5 great reasons to consider a transfer, as the decoration option, to solve your next design challenge. Still confused? We have an e-guide to help!

While wearing masks is not high on the adult list, kids still love dressing up like super heroes! As we grow older, we realize that simple kindness and caring for others through public service, healthcare and education takes exceptional individuals. Honoring our heroes should have some impact! After all, they are on the front lines taking care of others. How are these types of awards built? Watch here. Besides items to display, consider ways to reduce stress by capturing the spirit of our youth through play. We even have recognition pieces any hero would enjoy, such as a desktop mini corn-hole boards. Take a look at the fun! When you are ready to play with concepts, set up an appointment in the showroom for a free consultation! We enjoy collaborating with you.

This past week, the Apex Public School Foundation started distributing the yard signs we made them for area lawns. We may not be able to gather in large crowds, but these little mini billboards dot our landscape. We think of yard signs during political seasons, mostly because we can't wait for them all to disappear, but signs are a useful marketing tool. Yard signs are useful not just to show support for a cause or a campaign, but to let neighbors know who's doing the fabulous work at your home for landscaping, hardscapes, painting, or other home improvement projects. While an effective tool both long and short term, a larger yard sign is not for everyone. What are some additional options for getting out the message? Mini- signs- the type you might see if your lawn has been treated for pests- well those are an effective tool for an open house, a message you'd like to convey, but most importantly those signs are small enough to display in your office, in a plant or display behind you in a Zoom call. Thinking outside the box should be the mantra for 2020, because it's our creative ideas that are keeping us all sane! If you have a large window or glass door in your business, display a sign to show support. For example, the downtown where we are located showed signs of support all-around earlier this summer for local graduates. Learn more about how to use signage as part of an integrated marketing theme or event in our next blog post.

Back in May 2007, when we started the business, we realized that selecting products that respond to your touch means- touching them to compare prior to ordering was a key component. Quickly it became clear, we needed a brick & mortar location. We moved into one small room back in December of 2008. Over the years, we expanded to 3 rooms in that location in historic Downtown Apex- above our buddies at Anna's Pizzeria. The most popular question, no, we could not smell pizza all day. Our spaces were crowded, but we made them work because we were renting & wanted to stay in the downtown area. Then in 2018, we moved to our current location- which is on our "tour today". Let's watch

It's PPAI WORK Week, what's that mean? Each year our industry puts a spotlight on how and why promotional branding is the most effective tool you can use for building awareness. At an average cost of pennies a day, daily engagement-with high impressions, creating months of use- smart marketing included branded products. Learn more about the power of promotional branding by checking out the stats here. Practical office-related items are always a smart way to gain some awareness. Items such as calendar cubes for industries that count dates, organizational message flags or print rich image reminders of your services or products on post-it notes provide affordable, full-color solutions. Did I use the words Post It Notes? Yep! Post-It Notes by 3M, is a trademarked product, so those other adhesive notes on your desk are sticky notes. What type of products are popular in the 3M line? Take a look here. When you want notes that "stick around"- then Extreme Notes are exactly what you need. Our partner for this line said he has a house a the beach and used extreme notes on outside areas that survived hurricane season- that's extreme! If brand exposure is what you need, we suggest partnerships! That's right, when you co-brand or partner with neighboring businesses it not only build friendships & goodwill but it stretches your marketing dollar. If your business is located near a popular place to dine, ask if that business wants to partner to include a coupon or incentive to check out your business with every takeout box! Now that's brand messaging delivered right to your consumer's door.

The power to connect and change consumer behavior is a power tool- and our partnership towards new trends & products is your secret weapon! Did you know promotional products are one of the oldest forms of advertising; dating back to George Washington's presidential election in 1789? Promotional products are designed for staying power, and industry research has proven their influence as an effective advertising medium. They are built to leverage the greatest reach, drive recall, and resonate to engage the best reaction among consumers, relative to any other advertising vehicle. Not only cultivating positive reactions, but 81 percent of consumers also keep promotional products for over a year, and 53 percent use these products at least once a week — meaning they are seen as useful. No other advertising media have a shelf life of 365 days or more and garner a response of “thank you” when received by target consumers. For instance, branded online pop-up stores are cropping up, as marketers turn the traditional popup shop tactic on its head. Brick-and-mortar retailers are now bringing consumers limited-time items in the form of online pop-up stores, where they can purchase exclusive promotional products without having to leave the comfort of their homes. Companies such as KFC, Taco Bell, and McDonald’s have all tapped into this promotional strategy to transcend their original product offering and provide consumers with a sense of identity and community. Another recent case of industry innovation is seen through the introduction of near-field communication into the advertising medium, which has allowed consumers to delve deeper, view customized rich media, receive targeted special offers, share experiences and make a purchase — all through their smartphones. Perhaps one of the most interesting examples of this was Tommy Hilfiger’s implementation of smart chip technology in certain products, allowing consumers to connect the clothing to a mobile app in which wearers can rack up points and redeem them for exclusive rewards and VIP experiences. (This was a strategy we brought you back in May) As consumers, it’s difficult to resist a brand that brings an experience directly to the screen of our cell phones. What’s next? While we don't hold all the answers, we do know our industry evolves with the modern-day consumer. You can count us to highlight new ideas and trends that will reach all five senses, plus a sixth — the sense of ownership for consumers!