Dream Big Promotions | Promo Products & Marketing

Lodging Promo with Staying Power

Mar 26

Are you in the business of providing lodging to patrons? Whether you're a hotel, motel, inn, or bed-and-breakfast brand, we've got you covered with promotional items for your clientele. We've r...

Must-Have Promo Items for Restaurants, Food Trucks & Caterers

Mar 6

Whether you're looking for promotional items for your food truck, restaurant, catering business, or bakery, we've got plenty of options when it comes to brandable products your customers will love....

Big Impact, Small Budget: Affordable Promos

May 2, 2025

Marketing on a budget? No problem! Promotional products don't have to break the bank to make a lasting impression. With the right mix of creativity and practicality, budget-friendly promos can buil...

Why Organizers Aren't Dead (And Six You Need for Your Promo Closet)

Jan 24, 2025

In a world filled with smartphones, apps, and cloud-based tools, it might seem like physical organizers are a thing of the past. But here's the truth: they're far from obsolete. In fact, organizers...

Do Not Disturb (Unless You Have These 7 Promo Musts)!

Dec 22, 2024

Let's face it, the hospitality industry is always changing. Guests are constantly looking for reasons to book beyond price - they're looking for an experience. Throw social media and online reviews...

New Year: New Plans!

Dec 15, 2024

It's Q1, new projects are being started, and there's nothing better than getting organized in the New Year! Help your customers and team with their new year organizational goals with these planners...

Take 5 of These Promotional Products for the Medical Field, and Call Me in the Morning

Sep 6, 2024

It can be tough for people in the medical field to get their names out to new patients. If you own a restaurant, you can have your cool mascot show up at a local sports game and toss out t-shirts. ...

It's Time For The Library!

Aug 29, 2024

Libraries are some of the most important hubs for the community! They are a place of knowledge and resources. They also have maker spaces that offer 3D printing services, engraving, and even basic ...

Case Study: Travel Industry

Aug 22, 2024

The travel industry is packed full of niche places to introduce promotional products. From places to stay to things to do, if you're part of this industry, there are so many opportunities for brand...

Case Study: Go Green or Go Home

Aug 15, 2024

Item: goingreen™ Stapled Appointment Calendar Purpose: Promote awareness of recycling programs and provide recycling information to the community Audience: Residents of the company's service ar...

Hip Hip Hooray for Education!

Aug 8, 2024

Are you looking for a fun way to show off your school spirit? Whether you are at an elementary school, middle school, high school, or college, these promotional products are sure to be a big hit wi...

5 Products Now Trending for 2024

Aug 1, 2024

5 Products Now Trending for 2024 What's fresh and new this year? Check out our five top products that are now #trending for 2024! Stanley Quencher H2.O FlowState™ Tumbler 40oz Gardena Ve...

Case Study: It's Raining Cats and Dogs

Jul 25, 2024

Item: Puppies Kittens Mini Appointment Calendar Client: Pet Food Manufacturer Purpose: Increase pet food sales through goodwill campaign A pet food manufacturer partnered with a nationwide p...

The Best Apps For Organization

Jul 18, 2024

For many of us, keeping organized and productive seems to be the goal that haunts us throughout the year - especially in an increasingly digital age where social media, a million calendar reminders...

Case Study: A Getaway Promotion

Jul 10, 2024

A resort wanted to make sure guests felt safe as they reopened after COVID-19 stay-at-home orders were lifted. At check-in, they chose to provide each guest with a Fold-Up Cinch Corner Tote to ke...

Case Study: A Golfer Giveaway

Jul 2, 2024

Objective An event organizer wanted consistent branding for everything from their tournament save the dates to golfer giveaways. Products Custom Tri-Fold Calendar, A2 (4-1/4" x 5-1/2") Folded Pr...

Old School vs. New School Promo Products

Jun 25, 2024

It's no secret - people love "vintage" products. Just look at the huge resurgence in vintage clothing that began in the early 2010's and you'll see what we're talking about! For every modern promot...

Case Study: Bake in Business

Jun 18, 2024

Description: Set of 4 Measuring Cups Industry: Hospitality / Tourism What it was purchased for: A casino in the Milwaukee area wanted to spice up a "normal giveaway" with a theme. They had come t...

Case Study: Calendar Puns are Week

Jun 11, 2024

Objective: A real estate agent wanted a useful promotional item to boost her personal branding and promote her services while staying top of mind all year round. Product: Desk Calendar with 4-Co...

6 Products for the Aspiring Home Chef

Jun 4, 2024

Thanks to innovations like grocery delivery and ready-to-cook meal kits, people are cooking more at home. From the humble peanut butter and jelly sandwich to gourmet dishes and fancy cakes, it take...

Case Study: Snack Pack It!

May 27, 2024

Vertical Market: Hospitality Product Use: Gift with Enrollment Promotion: An ocean excursion company chose the Igloo® Marine Backpack Cooler as a gift with enrollment for customers participating ...

Case Study: Good Deeds for Kids in Need

May 20, 2024

Item: Landscape Mesh Tote Purpose: Fundraising Gala gift bag Audience: Kids in Need Foundation supporters The Kids in Need Foundation Gala is one of the organization's largest fundraising eve...

Top 5 Promotional Product Ideas for the Construction Industry

May 13, 2024

The construction industry purchases millions of promotional items and giveaways every year. From carpenters to electricians and every other business involved in construction, it's a competitive in...

Case Study: Put That on Your Calendar!

May 6, 2024

Objective: A local insurance agent wanted a way to connect with her customers and capture new leads with a useful promotional item that would also boost her personal branding and promote her serv...

12 Perfect Pediatric Products for Babies

Apr 29, 2024

Oh, babies! What a joy to welcome. Bringing a new baby into the world is so exciting (but also stressful and frequently sleepless). New parents know that there's a lot to procure and prepare before...

Case Study: Sign the Deal

Apr 21, 2024

In the fall, a car dealership introduced a new model and promoted it to potential customers. The car dealer purchased a mailing list and merged it with its own database. The Ranger Stylus Sati...

Case Study: Lunchtime Appreciation

Apr 14, 2024

Description: ID Lunch Bag Industry: Health Care / Pharmaceutical What it was purchased for: A hospital wanted a unisex item to give out for Nurses Week. Since most of the nursing staff brought th...

Make Bath Time Into Spa Time!

Apr 7, 2024

Sometimes all we need is a nice bath to relax and rejuvenate from a long day. Make any bath time into spa time with these spa-quality promo products! Spa Time Set This keepsake spa tray is f...

Case Study: Too Hot to Jot

Mar 31, 2024

Objective: Department managers wanted their new employees to have an easy way to take notes during the onboarding process. They wanted to incorporate company branding to keep their image consiste...

Return of the Events: 6 Products for Concerts and More

Mar 24, 2024

Live music is back! Venues are opening their doors, and artists are announcing tour dates again. After more than a year of few to no events for most places, bands, club promoters, venue owners, and...

6 Promotional Products to Relax With

Mar 16, 2024

Sometimes we all need an escape - even if it's just our own bathtub. Are your clients super busy and never seem to stop working? Or maybe your employees worked hard to get a product launched? Then ...

Case Study: I've Got You Covered

Mar 9, 2024

Description: Chenille Blanket Industry: Health Care / Pharmaceutical What it was purchased for: A local hospital needed blankets to hand out to children who were currently patients that they coul...

Reusable vs. Disposable Items

Mar 2, 2024

Disposable products are a common part of everyday life for most folks - think single-use items like plastic cutlery, paper plates, shopping bags from the grocery store, napkins, the coffee cup from...

Case Study: Keep it Sweet

Feb 24, 2024

Vertical Market: Hospitality Product Use: Employee Appreciation Promotion: A nationally known hotel chain gifted their staff the Everyday Sweet and Savory Gourmet Carry Caddy for Employee Appreci...

Forest-Safe FSC Products

Feb 16, 2024

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is a non-profit organization that provides proven sustainable forest management solutions. In 1992, the Eco Summit in Rio failed to produce an agreement to stop...

12 Promotional Products for Safe Travels

Feb 8, 2024

Whether you're traveling by plane or by car, it's important to stay safe and comfortable. As COVID-19 cases continue to fall and the amount of vaccinated people rises, business travel is beginning ...

6 Morning Routine Products That Will Wake Anyone Up

Feb 6, 2024

Everyone has their very own personalized morning routine. It doesn't matter if you wake up 3 hours before work or 20 minutes before you have to rush out the door, with Pop-Tart in hand, we all have...

Case Study: Have a Seat

Feb 1, 2024

As the COVID-19 pandemic spread, a non-profit healthcare provider needed additional waiting room seating for their clinics and health centers across the state. As a non-profit, they needed an affor...

Case Study: Write to Paradise!

Jan 24, 2024

A 5 Star Resort wanted to ensure its guests received the best experience. To encourage feedback on services provided, guests were offered a coupon for use at their next visit in return for com...

Case Study: Sometimes You Just Need to Vent

Feb 9, 2020

Description: Auto Air Vent Magnetic Phone Mount Industry: Technology What it was purchased for: A technology business was looking for a giveaway item that was unique but also fit within the...

6 Purr-fect Promo Products for Cat Lovers

Jan 17, 2020

Everyone knows that dogs are man's best friend, but did you know that cats have been living alongside humans as companions since at least 7500 BC? In 2017, cats were one of the most popular pets by...

Case Study: Life of the Mardi

Jan 10, 2020

Market: Hospitality Objective: With their event scheduled close to Mardi Gras, event planners wanted to provide a themed goodie package for attendees with giveaways from event sponsors. The...

Case Study: Do the Wave

Jan 3, 2020

Market: School Objective: A school's athletic program was struggling to pay for recurring expenses. Game attendance had dropped over the previous year, and alumni attendance was weak. The sc...

Case Study: Fresh Mesh Promotions

Dec 18, 2019

Market: Real Estate Product Use: Incentive Gift Promotion: A high-end resort selected the Atlantis Mesh Beach Tote as an incentive gift for the visitors who attended their timeshare present...

Case Study: These Calendars Aren't Week

Nov 20, 2019

Objective: A local bank wanted a way to thank their new customers with a promotional gift item that would have a high-perceived value. Product: Beach Trifold Calendar Personalization: The b...

Must-Have Promotional Products for the Real Estate Industry

Oct 23, 2019

Real estate promotional products are a memorable way to stay top of mind with your clients by promoting your brand, while also giving something back to your clients. Whether it's part of a direct m...

Case Study: Hay, Where'd You Get That Tote?

Oct 16, 2019

Description: Large Boat Tote Industry: Sports / Fitness What it was purchased for: Horse show giveaways How it was distributed: A local horse show needed gifts for their major contributors...

6 Tradeshow Staples That are Made in the USA

Oct 1, 2019

Tradeshows offer important opportunities for your company to connect with customers and prospects face-to-face and make lasting impressions. Make sure you're prepared with the proper supplies to en...

A Quick Guide to Promotional Bags

Aug 19, 2019

Whether you're at a tradeshow, school, office, or even the grocery store, chances are that you're going to see a promotional bag. Bags are one of the most ubiquitous promotional products - and for ...

8 Fall Promo Products

Aug 12, 2019

As the weather cools down, we're having dreams of color changing leaves and all the fall themed events and promotions to come. From Halloween parties to homecoming football games, there are plenty...

Yes, There's a Difference: Everything You Need to Know About Pens

Jul 3, 2019

Even as much of our world goes digital and paperless, the pen remains an essential tool in both office and home life. With so many different types of pens, choosing the "write" one can be a lot har...

Case Study: Where Has Your Pen Been?

Jun 26, 2019

Products Javalina Splash® Pen Industry Technology Application Contest An internet company created a branded website for a promotion called "Where has your pen been?" and selected ...

Case Study: Financial Industry

Jun 19, 2019

Products Javalina® Classic Pen Industry Financial Application Direct Mail A local bank wanted to increase awareness of its low mortgage rates and decided to do a direct mailing to...

Soak Up The Sun With These 7 Summer Promo Products

May 7, 2019

With an array of outdoor events like concerts, company picnics, and festivals on deck this summer, immerse your brand in nights that last forever and days we will be dreaming about long after the s...

Top 10 Promotional Product Ideas for the Construction Industry

Apr 30, 2019

Whether you're working in the construction industry, cater to outdoor enthusiasts, or simply want to lead a company-wide safety session, having an array of timely, yet practical promotional product...

Top 8 Promotional Products for Real Estate Professionals

Apr 23, 2019

If you work in real estate, you know that your field generates billions of dollars in revenue per year in residential, commercial and industrial sectors. And you could pocket a good amount of that ...

Case Study: Resort Incentive Yields Oceans of Opportunity

Apr 16, 2019

A five-star resort that frequently hosts corporate events for Fortune 500 companies wanted to reach out to corporate guests to entice them to return for family vacations. The goal was for the guest...

8 Promo Products That Will Have You Ready For Spring

Apr 9, 2019

Here comes the sun! With spring in full swing, it's time to shake off the cold and embrace these colorful products that will be sure to brighten your day. Garden Kit Test your green thumb with ...

Case Study: Stick to the Schedule

Apr 1, 2019

Industry: Hospitality Personalization: A small sandwich shop wanted to increase their business during lunch hour. Their target market was people who worked near their restaurant. Method of Distri...

Case Study: Charity Fundraiser

Mar 25, 2019

The organizer of a charity fundraiser wanted to add an element of fun and excitement to their door prize giveaways. As each guest arrived, they were given a Mardi Gras Jubilee pen and instructions ...

Case Study: It's in the Bag

Mar 18, 2019

Description Non-Woven Shopper Tote Bag Industry Bookstore What it was purchased for A large Metropolitan Community College Bookstore wanted to feature a reusable shopping bag to the students w...

5 Military Themed Promotional Products

Mar 11, 2019

We've got camouflage. We've got utility. We've got plenty of "olive drab" to go around. If you are looking for products that appeal to military personnel and their families, you might consider thes...

Case Study: Improve Sales and Traffic

Mar 3, 2019

A hotel wanted to promote its amenities to guests in a personable, yet non-intrusive manner. The goal was to encourage guests to utilize hotel amenities instead of going off-site to fulfill their n...

Relax and Unwind With These 10 Promo Products

Feb 24, 2019

Like that classic Beatles song, sometimes it can feel like your working eight days a week. Maybe you've had back to back meetings or you've had a stressful travel week. Whatever the case, nothing h...

Case Study: Brighten Their Day

Feb 17, 2019

A realtor wanted to give a thank-you gift to those who purchased a new home with them. They chose the LED Carbon Fiber Aluminum Flashlight. They printed their logo along with the tagline, "We will ...

Case Study: It’s a Date!

Feb 10, 2019

Description: Desk Calendar Industry: Insurance What it was purchased for: A local insurance agent wanted a way to connect with customers, and capture new leads, with a useful promotional item tha...

Cheers! Let’s Sell More Beer!

Feb 3, 2019

Description: Custom Wave Table Tent Industry: Hospitality What it was purchased for: A local brewery wanted an eye-catching promotional item to place on tables that would boost their alcohol sale...

5 Environmentally-Friendly Promotional Products

Jan 26, 2019

How about that Earth, huh? She sure is something. Fortunately, there are plenty of people in the promotional products industry that feel the same way. In fact, we can offer you thousands of product...

Case Study: Recycle, Reuse, Read a Book!

Jan 19, 2019

Product: Non-Woven Shopper Tote Bag Industry: Bookstore What it was purchased for: A large college bookstore wanted to feature a reusable shopping bag for students. The goal was to get the studen...

Case Study: What Does Your Phone Stand For?

Jan 12, 2019

Product: Phone Stand Industry: Financial What it was purchased for: A local financial institution needed a giveaway item for current and potential clients. It had to be useful to keep their name ...

Case Study: The Big Picture

Jan 5, 2019

Description: Coupon Photo Folder Industry: Hospitality What it was purchased for: A restaurant was looking for a unique way to deliver custom printed coupons to their guests to attract more repea...

Case Study: Beach Balls? Bingo!

Dec 29, 2018

Description: Beach Ball Industry: Tourism What it was purchased for: The customer was looking for a low-cost, family-friendly summer giveaway item to promote their city's summer tourism program i...

Case Study: Jot It Down

Dec 22, 2018

Description: Mini Flip Pad Jotter Industry: Financial What it was purchased for: An investment firm wanted to promote their new financial blog to their existing customers with a memorable branded...

Case Study: Let the Games Begin!

Dec 15, 2018

Product: Custom Malibu Sunglasses Industry: Automotive/Banking What it was purchased for: A car company wanted to find a product that would promote their brand at a local college BCS Bowl Games. ...

Our Top 10 Favorite Eco-Friendly Products

Dec 8, 2018

Sometimes it's good to take a moment and get in touch with Mother Earth. Not only are these products great for printing your company logo or message, but they also serve dual purposes. The products...

Case Study: A Gift to Build a Dream On

Nov 30, 2018

Description: Medium Pillow Box Industry: Healthcare Personalization The pillow box was modeled after designs used at a charity golf tournament benefitting the hospital. Because children at th...

8 Corporate Gifts for Your Employees

Nov 23, 2018

The employees are the backbone of every company. And when your employees have been working hard all year to bring in tremendous results, nothing conveys your appreciation more than a corporate gift...

7 Promotional Products For Those On the Go

Nov 16, 2018

According to a 2016 AAA Foundation report, American drivers spend an average of more than 17,600 minutes behind the wheel each year. Now, imagine that someone is looking at products with your logo ...

8 Promo Products That Will Kick Start Your Goals

Nov 9, 2018

We all want to live healthier, sleep deeper, and work better. These motivational promotional products will help kickstart goals and increase your brand visibility! Exercise Band Let's get physi...

Cook Up a Storm With These 5 Promotional Products

Nov 2, 2018

There are hundreds of cooking gadgets that claim to make people's lives easier but many of them end up collecting dust in the junk drawer. We've found the best and most useful kitchen products that...

5 Promo Products for People Who Love to Plan

Oct 26, 2018

Calendars, planners, and clocks are some of the most popular promotional products because they are useful, inexpensive, and receive innumerable impressions on a daily basis. Brand these everyday es...

Case Study: Safety First

Oct 18, 2018

Product: Auto Safety Kit Industry: Banking What it was purchased for: As a gift to anyone who opened a new bank account for over $1,000.00. How it was distributed: The bank was looking for a bra...

6 Budget-Friendly Products to Drive High-End Sales

Oct 11, 2018

Are you looking for a marketing campaign that is not only successful but budget-friendly? Good news! You don't have to break the bank to find promotional products that get the job done and leave la...

5 Outside-the-Box Promotional Products for Your Next School Order

Oct 11, 2018

If you've ever placed an order for promotional products for a school, you have probably seen your fair share of t-shirts and baseball caps. And trust us, those are definitely important! Wearables a...

Case Study: Pillow Box

Oct 11, 2018

Objective A children's hospital wanted to send a thank you gift package to donors. They wanted patients to be able to add a personalized touch to the gift to connect donors better to the cause. P...

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