Have you ever wanted to gift wine, champagne, or olive oil but wanted a more personal touch? With charcuterie boards increasing in popularity, custom etched wine, champagne, and olive oil bottles are the perfect addition! Real Estate Gifts Personalized wine closing gifts from agents and brokers are best sellers. Thank-you gifts can be as simple as the company logo, or as personalized with a name and photo. Custom branding can be added for the agent or broker on the back of the bottle. This unique and sophisticated keepsake will be admired for years to come. Employee Recognition Stand out from the rest with a unique recognition gift that is sure to make an impression! Whether it be a custom etched wine bottle, olive oils, or a custom wood box gift set, it will be a gift to remember. Each bottle begins by being deep-etched into the glass. The bottle is then individually hand-painted by artisans, ensuring the highest quality and attention to detail. Are you ready to give a gift they'll remember?

Maybe, the conversation has taken center stage in 2020 as complications, caused by COVID-19, and stock and lead time to impact made domestic options more attractive. Why? The ability to replenish your own stock and the speed to get goods to the door, especially with Chinese New Year coming up, is adding to the demand for USA Made products. In many cases, USA Made products are offered from companies that have been family-owned for generations; adding history and personal investment in the products produced. Often our clients are surprised by the number of choices for USA Made products, with broad categories, competitive pricing to overseas options, and some of our partners are even located here in North Carolina. A quick search of this blog site with the keywords USA Made, will unveil a variety of previous posts related to USA Made options. Fast Facts: 27% of consumers purchased more USA Made products in 2019 than 2018 57% of consumers have a more favorable opinion of an advertiser if the promotional product was USA Made Women are the most favorable to advertisers if the promo product was USA Made How many USA Made options did you know we offer? Hundreds! From stickers & labels, awards, print materials, apparel, and more! We hope you are more inspired to ask for and look for USA Made products before you purchase. Keep following our blog to explore some unique gift options we've recently secured in our collections!

The statistics about how much we throw away and bury is staggering. An average person throws away over 1,600 pounds of trash per year. Americans as a whole generate enough waste each year to circle the earth 24 times. 75% of all that trash is easily recyclable, but only 30% of it actually gets recycled. One rescued wine bottle saves enough energy to light a 100-watt light bulb for four hours, power a computer for 30 minutes, or a television for 20 minutes. Are you ready to get dirty to save the planet? Our new glass partner diverts thousands of wine bottles from the landfills every week with the help of our local collection partners. What began as an effort to combine passions for art and engineering has turned into a community effort to support a great cause - to rescue 10 million bottles and re-purpose those bottles into beautiful, functional etched surface gifts for glassware, plant watering systems, candles, and even creative awards. These efforts are spinning the life of a bottle into a long-lasting beautiful product. Take a look at these options: Besides the beauty of the glass, the retail packaging and ability to create an easy fundraiser makes this an exciting new option- ready to rescue some bottles?

Considering that 80% of consumers have a t-shirt with branding from a company and a tee offers over 3,400 impressions in its lifetime- that makes a $7 tee cost only 2/10 of a cent as a cost per impression. What type of tee will make consumers wear it? Comfortable tees with trendy graphics. Making a consumer look often requires a fresh approach to a traditional challenge. We've secured another decoration process in our offerings that is sure to turn heads. Transforming a tee into a work of art with a monochromatic, edge to edge process that is eco-friendly and leaves tees super soft to the touch. This proprietary technique offers the opportunity to transform a basic t-shirt and uniquely customize, capturing any theme, concept, niche, or branding like never before. The rustic and vintage 'dye-like' characteristic transforms the basic t-shirt and warmly welcomes further traditional screen printing right over the top to enhance your branding and increase perceived value. Basically, it stains the shirt with images. Does this type of print option appeal to you?

50% of the plastic used in the U.S. is used just once then thrown away. Together we can change that. While there is no one trend that will boost sales, sustainability has met fashion. It's a trend that is translating into consumer behavior. In fact, environmental impact is a concern ranked as very important to Generation Z and Millennial consumers. Our blog is designed to provide insights and education not only to make you smarter but to insure your product selections align with the values your ideal consumer seeks. For example: What's naturally occurring behind Eco choices- the experimentation of unconventional fabric and materials. You might have seen our wheat plastic post, vegan leather our re-tee post, or even our post about recycled bottles diverted away from landfills. We have numerous partners that seek to offer more than just products, they want to make an impact with the products that sell to you. Like what? Designed for life Sustainable design is good for the planet. We have access to products that are long-lasting, durable essentials designed for the whole family to eat healthier and ditch single-use disposables. Balancing purpose + profit We partner with Certified B Corporations, who meet rigorous social and environmental standards and stay true to their mission to inspire stewardship and operate with integrity and responsibility. Give back with every purchase Organizations working hard to protect the planet need support which is why we're proud to partner with suppliers who are members of 1% for the Planet. Among the offerings from this line are stainless steel food storage solutions. These types of nesting, stackable, airtight food storage solutions keep food fresh, reduce waste, can be used on the go or as your next favorite kitchen essential. As stainless these products are also easy-to-sanitize solutions. What's in your pantry?

There is a perfect sign or display product for every space, every budget, and every message. Never underestimate the benefit of a stocked showroom- after-all, we've stocked one for years. Yes, you can see some of our favorite types of signage in our Apex location, but when you consider everything we can offer you, we needed access to a larger showroom. Guess what? Thanks to technology, now thousands of products are now accessible in a virtual display showroom. Visualizing your logo on products just got easier for 2021. Navigate the entire space by the circle cursors, hover over a specific item to see the product details, pricing, and perhaps even a video of how simple it is to set up. Not sure how one item looks combined with another or the scale of a product compared to its options? This virtual tour will help you to see every angle of the product and get a sense of the size compared to other product options. In our downtown showroom space, we have product samples of frequent requests and swatch samples of all of the fabrics and material options for your next project. What are some of our favorites? Make sure to check out the circular display that turns and offers full color messaging on both sides to the left of this image. Window clings for visual communication Banner displays are lightweight, affordable, and perfect for showcasing community projects in the works from start to finish. Products on sale! Table covers and table runners are on sale till the end of March- order now. Access the sale flyer here. Let us know what you thought about our virtual tour tool.

What combines fully customized packaging and quality handmade, all-natural edibles like cookies, snacks, and confections on the inside? Our latest sweet partner can deliver freshly baked memories and a lasting impression. Think this type of promotion is a "half-baked" idea for generating recognition, onboarding employees, celebrating milestones, or adding some extra crunch during your next virtual conference? We'd challenge you to try some of these edible creations first hand. If you've had reservations about incorporating food programs into your advertising and outreach efforts, this partner will change your mind. Stronger connections start with little details- blended together for outstanding results. Besides outstanding quality ingredients, made fresh to order- with over 30 years of experience behind the recipes- this partner is not cookie cutter. Yes- to free variable data on all orders Yes- to drop shipments Yes- to release programs! Consider a gift of good taste for your next promotion. Ready to get started on the perfect package for you?

Every sound matters to a gamer, it's the difference between an epic event and just wasting some time. For game enthusiasts, the ability to immerse one's self into the game and accurately hear the tiniest details or feel every explosion is part of the experience. It's also the difference between playing a game and feeling part of the game. Did you know that 70% of American homes have at least one avid gamer? Did you know that 51% of gamers are men and 49% are women? Does that surprise you? What shouldn't surprise you is that as the workforce becomes younger, adults that have grown up playing games will be the norm. Why does that matter? Connecting with your employees at a company bowling night or key accounts over a game of golf might be an outdated approach- whereas gaming is a new way to connect in leisure and a fantastic option for smart, quality gifts as incentives or rewards to employees. Like what? A voice focused detachable boom mic allows for clear communications and lightweight, memory-foam comfort. The detachable boom mic enables clear multiplayer interactions while memory foam cushions let you game in comfort for hours. Level up your game experience with the JBL Quantum 200 headset or Logitech Gaming Mousepad for consistent sensor imaging and peak cursor accuracy. The surface is also designed for the right friction level to enable targeting by feel and optimize both high-speed flick precision and low-speed control. The rubber base maintains stability during intense gameplay. G840 is also durable and flexible enough to be easily rolled up for transport.

It's pretty likely in 2020 you were invited to a virtual cocktail party or virtual show mixer. While sipping a margarita is easy, downloading recipes and purchasing ingredients prior to the group mixer, well it's time-consuming. We have options and kits for virtual cocktail hours that can be customized and shipped straight to everyone that will be at your next mixer! Tradeshows have always included the components of pre-show and post-show follow up has always included identifying your markets and then connecting with attendees you met during the event. There's no doubt that while we love everything from the mixers and the handshakes that in-person events offer, the benefits of virtual are cost savings and no travel time or logistics. Investing in mailers that offer more to the recipient is a key component to the success of the event. Our team was recently part of a 4-day virtual tradeshow with demonstrations and tours, as well as marketing materials we could download which made our experience more productive. Asking for a meeting prior to or post-show for expanded discussions could be inserted into home office charging stations or mailer cocktail kits. Just like with in-person events, you must be strategic and thoughtful on which reps you send to virtual trade shows. While it’s always important to send sales reps with product knowledge and relationship-building skills, you should also ensure your reps have a good grasp on digital communication. They should know how to communicate well via email and text and feel comfortable using video conferencing or chat features. Virtual tradeshows allow you and your sales team to safely connect with prospects and key business partners during the pandemic. By approaching virtual events with the same thoughtfulness and creativity as you would in-person events, you can have a productive and successful online experience. Consider follow-up packages that touch on your company's core values- perhaps the greater good you offer to your partners; like this package that's part of Soap for Hope. Could you use more ideas around connecting virtually? Download this white paper.

Ringing in the new year did not make the pandemic go away and those that pushed out live events to the first or second quarter of this year are beginning to realize it's time to focus on what we can do, not what we can't do, to engage. The digital experience is being embraced as a way to bridge the distance with thoughtful, well-planned activities, and education. Events still have a stronger, deeper connection with branded products that can be used before, during, and after the event. What types of products could be sent? Here are a few from fun to practical: Using the visual message associated with fun eye-popper products ties in well to kicking off sales goals, and reminding attendees to focus attention on key areas for achieving those goals. Some of us probably recall the cartoons with a character's eyes popping out of the sockets due to love at first sight. Do you have clients or employees that would love to know you care? Have some fun and plan ahead, April 1 is International Fun at Work Day! Noise Canceling Headphones and earphones with speaker mics are simple products that make virtual meetings easier. These could be used as an incentive to get attendees to be one of the first to register! To ensure the success of the event, generate "buzz" on social media! Create a hashtag and encourage attendees to share their swag packs and their excitement for the upcoming event! Generally, people love bragging about free things, why not give them something to brag about! Download our white paper here for a quick overview of how to host a successful virtual event!

Direct mail has a 90% open rate- pretty impressive right? Why should mailers be boring or advertise someone else like the shipper, when we can very affordably produce USA Made, starting with as few as 100 units? The surface is full color, so why not add a teaser to upcoming sales, new products, or loyalty shopper discount codes to bring consumers back for another purchase? Custom shopping bags for walk-in traffic, of course, we have USA Made options for those too. Not in retail? Introduce your entire sales or customer service team with their image and a message on the outside of the mailing pouch. Ask our expert graphics team to create a custom package design around your needs.

Create a wow moment with unique product solutions that tell your story in a memorable way. Our solutions present lifetime brand impressions ensuring your milestone is remembered for years to come. Give a gift with lasting impact. Hand-forged. American made. Impossible to forget. Tell your story in a memorable way. From unique products to branded insert cards to fully customized packaging, our turnkey gifting programs create lifetime brand impressions ensuring milestones are remembered for years to come. This partner has been capturing memories for 95 years. A completely USA Made option, with superior packaging and customization options. Ready to collaborate to create an item that will be cherished for years to come?