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Promotional bags are quickly becoming a new favorite in the world of promotional products. So why are businesses so drawn to promotional totes and bags? Here are the top 7 reasons why marketing with promotional bags is one of the most effective options around:

1. Visibility: People carry their bags all around town. They're always in hand and out in the open for all to see.

2. Useful: Giving your customers useful promotional says that the item is more than just marketing - it says you care. The BOGO Insulated Lunch Bag is a great example of a product that just about everyone can put to good use.



3. Reaching new audiences: Again, promotional bags are carried everywhere. The upshot is that your name and logo will be seen by individuals who may not have otherwise learned about your business.

4. Long-lasting: A high-quality promotional bag will last for years. The return on your investment can't be beat!

5. Your logo is front and center: Promotional bags are a great canvas for all the images and information you want print on them. You can great more creative and won't be limited to just your name and phone number. The Best Sport Expandable Saddle Bag allows you to choose between silk screen or a debossed image.



6. Environmentally friendly: Promotional bags are reusable, which means they're kind to the environment. Fostering a caring image contributes to brand loyalty. The Eco 51% Recycled Convention Tote and the 100% Post Consumer Recycled Duffle Bag give an added boost to an eco-friendly image.



7. Mass appeal: Promotional bags have universal appeal. People of all ages and walks of life, both men and women, carry various bags. It makes ordering bulk easy.

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Topic: Bags
Tags: promotional bags , logo bags , tote bags , promotional tote bags , promotional messenger bags , logo buesiness cases

Next to losing weight and exercising, getting organized is one of the most popular New Year's resolutions. Now is a great time for you to get in on the post-holidays organization craze by giving out promotional portfolios and planners. Why? Because your clients' and employees' motivation to stay organized means your portfolio or planner will be used - which means it will be seen!

Promotional portfolios and planners come in a wide variety of sizes, styles, and prices. Finding just the right product for your target audience is easy.

Here's a small sampling of the array of choices available:

1. 100% Post Consumer Recycled Padfolio: The padfolio itself and the notepad inside are both made from post-consumer recycled materials. It's a unique product and one that will resonate with environmentally aware consumers.



2. Day-Timer Bristol Zippered Portable Planner: Give these planners to your employees to ensure that they're on time and on top of their schedule. With spaces for appointments and a to-do list, their time management skills will skyrocket.



3. Metropolitan Leather Padfolio: Last but not least is the padfolio that's perfect for the style-conscious client. Made from leather and featuring your logo, this is a padfolio you can feel proud and confident to give to top execs.

Posted by: Sue
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Topic: Portfolios
Tags: promotional portfolios , promotional planners , promotional products , logo planners , logo calendars , logo portfolios

The start of a new year leaves everyone feeling refreshed, invigorated, and ready to take on a whole new set of challenges. As a business, you can use this opportunity to reenergize your workforce. January is the perfect time of year to order logo apparel for your employees. Apparel featuring your company's name and logo is an excellent way to build camaraderie and reinforce a sense of teamwork.

Start off by handing out promotional caps to all your employees. They can be worn on casual Fridays, company outings, or even when your employees are out and about on their own. With a buy one get one free deal, the Price Buster 5 Panel Cap fits any budget.



If you're looking for apparel that your employees can incorporate into their business casual wardrobe, order up a batch of promotional polo-style shirts. The high-quality Jersey Knit Sport Shirt made by JERZEES has a professional look that's appropriate for work and employee uniforms.



Last but not least, you can treat your employees to something fun and functional by giving them a Full-Zip Fleece Vest. We're still smack dab in the middle of winter, and these fleece vests offer added warmth and have an active, athletic look - perfect for employees who have resolved to get fit in the new year!

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Topic: Apparel
Tags: logo apparel , promotional caps , promotional hats , promotional apparel

What’s the business traveler's most essential piece of luggage? Their computer bag! As a company, business travelers are presenting you with a huge marketing opportunity. Namely, promotional computer bags personalized with your company name and logo.

The potential for exposure is immeasurable. As the recipient of your computer bag travels from check-in to gate, hundreds of fellow travelers will see your logo, along with the dozens and dozens of people on the flight itself.

For the constant traveler, sophisticated, durable, and stylish luggage is a must-have. To ensure that your computer bag makes the cut, select a product that is top-quality with a high-end look.

We offer four different computer bags that fit the bill perfectly:

1. Durahyde Computer and Business Brief: This computer bag is a bargain, and offers pockets and dividers for organization and extra storage.



2. Neotec Compu-Brief: The He-Man of computer bags, this attractive black brief features a cutting-edge tech-armor design and compression guard.



3. Top Grain Leather Computer and Business Brief: When you want to make a lasting impression on top clients, give them a luxury computer bag made from the absolute highest quality leather on the market.



4. Wenger Swiss Army Deluxe Wheeled Compu-Case: This computer bag is the ultimate in convenience. Tired travelers (and their lower backs!) will thank you for the ease of wheeling their laptops through those enormous airports.

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Topic: Bags
Tags: computer bags , computer bag , personalized computer bag , personalized laptop bag , laptop bags , promotional laptop bags

The brand of promotional product you give away can be as important as the product itself. Giving away brand name promotional products says a lot of good things about your business. It shows that you are concerned with quality, and it also cultivates an image of success.

When you hear brand name, you might automatically think "expensive." However, tha's not always the case. Brand name promotional products can be just as affordable as another giveaway item on the market.

Take pens for instance. Bic is perhaps the most recognizable name when it comes to writing utensils, and you can have these top-quality pens personalized with your company's name and/or logo for less than fifty cents a piece!



Bic Clic Stic Foil is a highly affordable option, but no one will ever guess they were a bargain price when they see the hip, eye-catching foil designs. Another affordable standout is the Bic Body Action Retractable Pen. Their extra-large circumference means they'll never get buried at the bottom of a drawer or briefcase.



When you're set to really impress, hand out some Bic Grip Roller Ball Pens. With their gold-plated accents, the Bic Grip Roller Ball has the executive look of much more expensive pens. The highly recognizable Bic name further boosts your image of success.

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Topic: Writing
Tags: bic pens , bic pen , promotional pens , promotional bic pens , logo bic pen , logo bic pens