Blog

Case Study: A Shoe-In

Nov 26

Golf Mesh Shoe Bag for Association Tournaments A national golf association wanted a giveaway item for golfers in weekend tournaments and high school students considering golf at the collegiate level....

Continue Reading

5 Tips for Boosting Social Media Engagement

Nov 18

Social media is used for different purposes. News outlets tweet out breaking news, fashion trends are posted on Instagram, and political ads are promoted through Facebook. Social media platforms are a...

Continue Reading

6 Things You're Missing out on by Not Using Promotional Products

Nov 11

Promotional products aren't just for niche industry operations. Whether you are a small organization looking to grow your business, or an established company wanting to reach a new market, a product b...

Continue Reading

Top 5 Promotional Products for Professionals

Nov 03

Lawyers, CPAs, and architects, to name a few professionals, spend countless hours working in challenging industries. Promotional products are excellent for employee relations, orientation programs,...

Continue Reading

7 Financial Products That Are a Great Investment

Oct 27

Finance-themed promotional products are a great marketing investment and help increase brand awareness and customer loyalty. These 7 products can be used as financial seminar gifts, banking giveaways,...

Continue Reading

6 Budget-Friendly Products to Drive High-End Sales

Oct 20

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...

Continue Reading

Products and Tips to Boost Your Work From Home Productivity

Oct 12

With all the shelter in place and social distancing rules to help flatten the curve of COVID-19, more people are working remotely than ever before. It’s important to make sure your at-home workp...

Continue Reading

Now Trending: Fanny Packs!

Oct 05

Fanny packs are back and more fashionable than ever! It's just moms wearing them to the park or on vacation, either. Millennials, Zennials, and Gen Alpha has been getting into the action with slings. ...

Continue Reading

Case Study: Go Green or Go Home

Sep 27

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

Continue Reading

8 Promotional Product Ideas for Students of All Ages

Sep 20

Whether it's a Big 12 university or an elementary school, people love to show off their school spirit! So, we chose eight promotional products that are perfect for both students and teachers of all ag...

Continue Reading

Case Study: Bringing Back the Fanny Pack

Sep 13

Market: Entertainment Product Use: Gift With Purchase Promotion: A major theme park chose the Safeguard Security Waist Belt as a gift with purchase for customers who bought season passes. The wais...

Continue Reading

Case Study: Celebrate Milestones

Sep 05

A bank wanted to promote 110 years of serving individuals and businesses in Pennsylvania through an "Open House" celebration at their branches. Among the many products selected to commemorate this mil...

Continue Reading

Case Study: A Gift to Build a Dream On

Aug 29

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 the h...

Continue Reading

Why You Should Be Having More Fun at Work

Aug 21

In the past, the words “work” and “fun” were two very different concepts that could never be caught in the same sentence. The old school rationale taught us that if you are enj...

Continue Reading

How to Juggle Work and Life Balance Like a Boss

Aug 14

Sometimes life gets hard. You don’t have to work a night shift from Monday to Sunday to agree with that statement. Even the most effortless of jobs, those we believe to have truly mastered, can...

Continue Reading

5 Promo Products That Are Bright, Light, and Ready to Excite

Aug 07

Looking for some promotional products to outshine the competition? Need some LED magic to illuminate your brand? We’ve got you covered with this selection of super fun promotional products th...

Continue Reading

Case Study: Practice Putting

Jul 30

2 Ball Pillow Pack – Titleist® TruFeel for Non-Profit Event When a non-profit had to cancel their annual fundraising dinner due to Coronavirus, a golf course donated their clubhouse patio a...

Continue Reading

5 Ways to Boost Employee Morale

Jul 23

When it comes to building a successful company culture, maintaining positive employee attitude is key. Not only are happy employees more productive, but your company is also more likely to attract and...

Continue Reading

Top 7 Promo Products for Civic Clubs

Jul 16

When it comes to cities and the businesses they house – nothing is more important than trade associations and civic clubs like your local chamber of commerce! So we've come up with 8 promotional...

Continue Reading

Case Study: Raise Your Glass!

Jul 08

Objective A local brewery wanted an eye-catching promotional item to place on tables that would boost their alcohol sales and highlight their weekly specials while encouraging enrollment for their ta...

Continue Reading

All About Potato Promo

Jul 01

Whether you’re an Idaho native or just a big fan of potatoes, here’s a list of some spectacular potato promotional products that you may find appealing! Bag Clip What better way to ke...

Continue Reading

Case Study: The Big Picture

Jun 24

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 repeat b...

Continue Reading

5 Out of the Box Promotional Products We Love…and You Will Too!

Jun 16

We’ve all been stuck in the same rut while trying to come up with some original ideas to appeal to customers. Are you in need of some extra product inspiration? If so, here’s a little e...

Continue Reading

Case Study: A Lanyard A Day

Jun 09

Organization Tanning Salon Product Featured Full Color Dye Sublimated Lanyard Goal of Promotion To create new clients for salon Description of Case History A tanning salon wanted a creative w...

Continue Reading

Perk Up Your Pet! 5 Promo Products Your Pets Will Beg For

Jun 02

Our pets are our family, and they deserve the best of the best when it comes to promotional products - just like humans do. So we've picked six perfect products for your customers' fluffy companions t...

Continue Reading

6 Calming Products for Skincare Lovers

May 25

The hottest beauty trend of the late 2010s among millennials and Gen Zers was the dewy, bare-faced, minimal makeup look. This “Glossier girl” revolution led to a resurgence in skincare as ...

Continue Reading

3 Simple Ways to Boost Your Mood Right Now

May 18

Do you ever get a case of the Mondays…on a Thursday? We all get down sometimes, but that doesn’t mean we need to stay there. Whether someone said something that upset you, you’re st...

Continue Reading

6 Retro Products That Are a Blast From the Past

May 10

No matter what decade you think of when you think of “retro products”, you can bet there’s a customizable product perfect for your next event. Using nostalgia to promote your busines...

Continue Reading

Case Study: Shop 'til You Drop

May 03

A shopping mall was holding a late-winter promotion to increase traffic during typically slower months. Visitors to the complex received a "passport" to take to different stores within the mall for st...

Continue Reading

No Fin Can Compare to These Shark Products

Apr 26

Sharks are some of the ocean's most beautiful creatures. With over 500 species and more being discovered, the world of sharks is absolutely fascinating, from the deep sea Greenland Shark which can liv...

Continue Reading

Our Top 10 Favorite Eco-Friendly Products

Apr 19

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 produ...

Continue Reading

Case Study: A Race to Remember

Apr 11

Item: Sport Bottle with Metallic Ring – 28 oz. Purpose: Race day giveaway Audience: Breast cancer survivors and race participants A regional race supporting breast cancer research added an in...

Continue Reading

Case Study: Raise Your Glass

Apr 04

The NY Yankees wanted to create special commemorative bottles to celebrate Derek Jeter’s accomplishments at Yankee Stadium. They chose 150 magnum-sized (1.5L) bottles with a special logo and Jet...

Continue Reading

Case Study: Write to Paradise!

Mar 28

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...

Continue Reading

Case Study: Sharper Students

Mar 21

Description: Pencil Sharpener Industry: Construction What it was purchased for: A shipyard in a major city harbor has advocates who go out to local schools to promote shipbuilding. These advocates n...

Continue Reading

7 Ways to Instantly Make Your Website More User-Friendly

Mar 14

With more and more people preferring to conduct business exclusively online, a user-friendly website isn’t just desirable, it’s required if you want to be successful. These seven tips will...

Continue Reading

Top 10 Promotional Products for the Health and Wellness Industry

Mar 06

Now, more than ever before, people are focused on enriching their lives with healthy habits and wellbeing practices. In fact, the health & wellness industry has seen exponential growths over the past ...

Continue Reading

How to Manage the Workload of a Leader

Feb 27

We all have a superstar in the office. They’re the ones who get all their work done before the deadline, befriend everyone in the office, manage an entire team, and still make it to the gym ever...

Continue Reading

Trade Show Giveaway Ideas In 2023 - Part III

Feb 23

The most useful trade show giveaways help market your product or service while keeping your company top of mind. Here are 21 trending giveaway items to try. A lot of time and planning goes into you...

Continue Reading

10 Must-Have Tech Products and Accessories

Feb 20

If you want to give your brand a modern and fresh new identity try throwing some cutting-edge tech gadgets into your marketing mix. The wave of wireless charging options, portable speakers, and wearab...

Continue Reading

6 Promotional Signs to Let Customers Know You’re Open For Business

Feb 13

As restaurants, salons, retail stores, and more begin reopening the doors, many business owners are trying to think of bold ways to visually attract customers to their businesses. From curbside food p...

Continue Reading

Giving Back: The Importance of Corporate Social Responsibility

Feb 06

Whether you’re putting together a fundraiser, donating food to a local shelter, or volunteering at a soup kitchen, supporting causes you care about makes you feel good and makes the world a bett...

Continue Reading

Best Trade Show Promotions for 2023 - Part Two

Feb 02

Best Trade Show Promotions for 2023 Part Two Campfire Coffee Mugs Unique Stress Balls Colorful Gel Pens Personalized Bamboo Notebooks Push Pop Bubble Toys Sweet & Salty Snack Mix Insulated...

Continue Reading

Case Study: Fewer Tricks and More Treats: Halloween Safety Lanyard

Jan 30

Fewer Tricks and More Treats: Halloween Safety Lanyard Organization Insurance Company Product Featured Reflective Lanyard Goal of Promotion Promoting safety on Halloween Description of Case H...

Continue Reading

Ten Trade Show Slam Dunk Giveaways

Jan 26

Trade shows are an exciting and cost-effective opportunity to meet new prospects, gain brand impressions and snag high-quality leads. Meeting a prospect at a trade show costs approximately $142 comp...

Continue Reading

6 Paw-some Promos for Pets and Vets

Jan 23

For vets, groomers, doggie daycares, and more, pet care is more than a hobby – it’s a lifestyle. While puppies don’t have any purchasing power, promoting your pet-centric business...

Continue Reading

Case Study: Where Has Your Pen Been?

Jan 16

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

Continue Reading

Earbuds and Speakers and Headphones - Oh My!

Jan 09

Music connects us as humans -- it transcends boundaries, cultures, race, and language! You can instantly connect with someone you may not have over the mutual love for a song or a band. Whether it's h...

Continue Reading

Cook Up a Storm With These 5 Promotional Products

Jan 01

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 prod...

Continue Reading

These Are the Tech-Savvy Promotional Products You Are Looking For

Dec 25, 2022

Technology advances exponentially. By the time you finish reading this article, you might be actually be reading it in some virtual reality café where Elvis is serving you a strawberry daiquiri...

Continue Reading

What Makes Gen Z Tick?

Dec 17, 2022

It’s 2020, and Generation Z is growing up. The generation includes people born between 1995 and the 2010s, putting the group’s eldest squarely in their mid-twenties. Chances are that you m...

Continue Reading

New York City Is Battling Its Rat Problem with T-shirts

Dec 15, 2022

In order to combat the rat problem in New York City, the city's Sanitation Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced a limit on how long trash bags can sit on the street. Tisch said that the rats will hate...

Continue Reading

Case Study: Snap a Pic!

Dec 09, 2022

Objective: A large photography studio wanted a better welcome kit for their wedding clients than just a few loose flyers. Product: Mini Horizontal Pocket Folder Personalization: The photography stud...

Continue Reading

Case Study: I Was Framed!

Dec 02, 2022

Objective: The city was celebrating National Public Works Week with a community event. The event provided education for community members, as well as games for entertainment. Event planners wanted a...

Continue Reading

Case Study: The Techno Pup!

Nov 25, 2022

A software company creates attention at tradeshow events with custom plush animal mascot giveaways. This plush Leonberger Dog Mascot for the company as giveaways at trade shows and other marketing eve...

Continue Reading

Chinese New Years 2023

Nov 16, 2022

16 Nov Chinese New Years 2023 BKG Media and Promotions deals direct with factories in China to deliver unique promotional products. Each year the world’s largest holiday (C...

Continue Reading

Case Study: Safety First

Nov 15, 2022

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 brande...

Continue Reading

7 Sources to Boost Your Creativity

Nov 10, 2022

Feeling stumped? Uninspired? Fresh out of ideas? Thanks to the wonderful gift that is the World Wide Web, creative inspiration is just a few clicks away. These are some of our favorite sources to get ...

Continue Reading

5 Awesome Recreational Wearables

Nov 02, 2022

Did you know that wearables are the #1 best-received promotional product? Add your logo to these fresh wearables and make your brand a walking advertisement with innumerable impressions all year long!...

Continue Reading

Case Study: Fun in the Sun

Oct 26, 2022

Product: Two-Tone Malibu Sunglasses Industry: Sports What it was purchased for: A major sports team was having difficulty keeping attendance up at weeknight games. They came up with the idea of doin...

Continue Reading

Case Study: Lunchtime Appreciation

Oct 18, 2022

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 their...

Continue Reading

6 Promotional Products for Music Lovers

Oct 11, 2022

These promotional products will be music to your ears! There are all kinds of music lovers out there, from fans of rock to jazz and everything in between, that would love to get any of these music-the...

Continue Reading

6 Morning Routine Products That Will Wake Anyone Up

Sep 26, 2022

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 ou...

Continue Reading

Gift Ideas for 2022

Sep 20, 2022

Corporate gifting is rapidly changing. The need to become more approachable, relatable, and reachable is causing brands to look for ways to become more human. Start by finding the best cor...

Continue Reading

Case Study: A Getaway Promotion

Sep 19, 2022

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 keep ...

Continue Reading

4 Products to Help Save the Rainforests

Sep 12, 2022

Did you know that a new animal species is discovered in the Amazon Rainforest every two days? From pink dolphins to black caimans to jaguars and tiny frogs, the rainforest is home to some of the world...

Continue Reading

Case Study: A Comforting Friend

Sep 04, 2022

This ambulance service is very active in its local community. They use this plush Saint Bernard for children faced with the trauma of when an ambulance is needed. They consider their Saint Bernard plu...

Continue Reading

Case Study: Sometimes You Just Need to Vent

Aug 28, 2022

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 their budg...

Continue Reading

6 Hot Sauces Sure to Blow Your Socks Off

Aug 20, 2022

Finding a new, good hot sauce nowadays is almost like when Indiana Jones triumphantly grabs the idol at the beginning of Raiders of the Lost Ark. It may have taken you traversing through the aisles of...

Continue Reading

How to Choose Uniforms the Whole Team Will Love

Aug 13, 2022

If you’ve been in the workforce for a couple of years, you’ve probably had to wear a company uniform at one point or another! Across all industries, trades, and professions, uniforms are c...

Continue Reading

Branding 101: What Makes a Brand Powerful

Aug 06, 2022

A powerful brand is more than just a great logo and a mission statement (although those certainly lay the groundwork for any brand.) We live in a time where competition rises up on every corner, and t...

Continue Reading

Case Study: Create Your Own Reality

Jul 29, 2022

Description: Custom Cardboard Virtual Reality v2 Industry: Corporate / Fortune 500 What it was purchased for: A leave behind for Field Marketing Account Managers to help convert business from the co...

Continue Reading

12 Perfect Pediatric Products for Babies

Jul 22, 2022

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 bef...

Continue Reading

Case Study: Beach Balls? Bingo!

Jul 15, 2022

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 in t...

Continue Reading

Case Study: Brighten Their Day

Jul 07, 2022

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 bri...

Continue Reading

6 Hot Products for the Grill Master

Jun 30, 2022

Nothing says summertime better than lounging on a pool float, roasting marshmallows under the stars, or feasting on tender barbecue. It’s time to light up the grill, because these smokin&rsqu...

Continue Reading

6 Reasons You Need a Company Store

Jun 22, 2022

As more and more companies turn towards e-commerce, shopping online has never been easier or more enjoyable. Ordering branded products is no exception! Company stores give you a convenient and complet...

Continue Reading

July! Woohoo!!!

Jun 16, 2022

July! Woohoo!!! Just thinking about July makes me want to dance around in a sprinkler. And it is just around the corner! It’s that perfect time of year where the days are hot enough to enjoy a...

Continue Reading

Let's Get Physical! 9 Promo Products for Personal Trainers, Gyms, and More

Jun 15, 2022

Physical fitness is an integral part of leading a healthy life, but it’s not always easy to accomplish on one’s own! That’s where personal trainers, gyms, and fitness classes come in...

Continue Reading

Case Study: Employee Appreciation Gift

Jun 08, 2022

A company with many sales representatives needed an item for its top sales performers. Since their sales staff has both men and women, they needed an item that could be used by either gender. They cho...

Continue Reading

National Donut Day

Jun 03, 2022

Happy National Donut Day, readers! Most of the big national chains are offering freebies, BOGO deals or some kind of discount in honor of the occasion, and we've rounded up many of those deals here. ...

Continue Reading

5 Products That will Send you Over the Moon and out of This World

May 31, 2022

For the first time since Neil and Buzz took those first steps on July 16th, 1969, there hasn't been a more exciting time for space exploration than right now. Just recently, we landed another rover on...

Continue Reading

Case Study: Keeping Colds at Bay, One Spritz at a Time

May 24, 2022

Keeping Colds at Bay, One Spritz at a Time Organization High School Product Featured Spray Hand Sanitizer Goal of Promotion To promote good health for the winter season Description of Case H...

Continue Reading

8 Paw-some Promotional Products for Dogs and Dog Lovers

May 16, 2022

Whether you work with animals or want to show that your business is pet-friendly, there are plenty of products that will win over every dog breed! Here are 8 of our favorite pet products. Collapsi...

Continue Reading

Top 8 Promotional Products for Real Estate Professionals

May 09, 2022

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 yie...

Continue Reading

6 Awarding Rewards for Your Employees

May 01, 2022

Since the beginning of the corporate award dinners, the same type of glass award has been presented at each one, whether it is a banquet, end-of-year party, or even just a company-wide meeting. While ...

Continue Reading

10 Promo Products for Auto-Lovers

Apr 24, 2022

Grab your keys and prepare for a Bo Duke slide across the hood of your car. It’s time to take a look at 10 promo products for auto-lovers. For this list, we put together a travel-bag of gear wor...

Continue Reading

Case Study: Let Them Eat Cake!

Apr 16, 2022

Objective A bakery owner had built solid connections with other service providers within their local event industry. But they were looking to grow their business within the wedding market. Produc...

Continue Reading

Your Graphic & Web Design Cheat Sheet

Apr 09, 2022

The world of graphic and web design is complicated and there is a lot of terminology out there to learn. To help you out, we’ve put together a cheat sheet with answers to some of the top graphic...

Continue Reading

Leading the Workplace: How to Develop Your Leadership Skills

Apr 02, 2022

Do you want to lead? Or, are you already in a management or supervisory role and want to be the best leader you can be? Then we’ve got good news for you. No matter what your current position is ...

Continue Reading

5 Easy Ways to Achieve a Positive Outlook

Mar 26, 2022

One of the most powerful things you can do to set yourself up for success is practice the art of positive thinking. It's easy to let the struggles of everyday life control your attitude. But by practi...

Continue Reading

12 Coolest Squeeze Products to Relieve Your Stress

Mar 18, 2022

Admit it, when you get a goodie bag full of promotional products, or you see a booth at a trade show - you immediately gravitate towards the stress relievers. Stress relievers have evolved well beyond...

Continue Reading

Case Study: Getting Bent out of Shape for More Business

Mar 11, 2022

Product: Gel Stress Toy Client: Health Food Store What it was purchased for: As a gift to reward customers for spending over a certain amount. Why it worked: The gel stress toy which, unlike the fo...

Continue Reading

Most Popular Products BKG Media and Promotions: February 2022

Mar 09, 2022

Most Popular Products BKG Media and Promotions: February 2022 February may be the shortest month (and coldest, depending on where you live — here in Maryland, it was cold!), but that cert...

Continue Reading

Case Study: Keep Warm Buddy Set

Mar 04, 2022

Description: Keep Warm Buddy Set Industry: Education What it was purchased for: A local school was looking for a fundraiser item to help older kids raise money for an overnight camping trip. They ch...

Continue Reading

March! What a great month to celebrate!

Feb 25, 2022

March! What a great month to celebrate! When you kick off a month with a parade for the start of Mardi Gras and Fat Tuesday (Mar. 1st), you know it’s going to be a good time! With days like N...

Continue Reading

Case Study:

Feb 24, 2022

In response to the Coronavirus outbreak, a financial institution decided to provide single-use pens in all their locations and for drive-thru banking. This idea was intended to help stop the spread...

Continue Reading

Case Study: Recycle, Reuse, Read a Book!

Feb 17, 2022

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 students ...

Continue Reading

The History of Promotional Products

Feb 10, 2022

If you've ever been to a music festival or convention and walked away with a bag full of freebies, then you know that promotional products work! But did you know that those quirky logoed products have...

Continue Reading

You Need More Cowbell

Feb 03, 2022

Description: Cowbell Industry: Sporting Events, Athletics What it was purchased for: A charity marathon coordinator wanted a giveaway that spectators could use to cheer on their runners. They c...

Continue Reading

25 Insane Facts About Promotional Products

Jan 27, 2022

You don’t have to work in the field of promotional products to notice the impact they can have on any organization’s marketing efforts. As the most effective medium of advertising across a...

Continue Reading

9 Useful Apps for Sales & Marketing Professionals

Jan 19, 2022

Your phone’s ringing off the hook. You’ve got three meetings back to back. Emails are piling up in your inbox. And when you have a moment to book your next business trip, you wonder how yo...

Continue Reading

Best Practices for Trade Show Follow-Up

Jan 14, 2022

Top-Shelf Tip No. 10: “The business of business is relationships; the business of life is human connection.” Robin S. Sharma Best Practices for Trade Show Follow-Up ...

Continue Reading

6 Purr-fect Promo Products for Cat Lovers

Jan 12, 2022

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...

Continue Reading

Six Musts for Trade Show Success

Jan 10, 2022

Top-Shelf Tip No. 7: “Success is where preparation and opportunity meet.” Bobby Unser Six Musts for Trade Show Success Atte...

Continue Reading

Case Study: Spec-Tacular Promotions

Jan 05, 2022

Description: CUSTOM Classic Sunglasses Industry: Food & Beverage What it was purchased for: The end-user wanted to give something away at this year’s Spring Break in Jamaica for an MTV event...

Continue Reading

New Year - New Prices

Jan 01, 2022

As we reach the conclusion of 2021 and look forward to the start of a new year, we would like to take a moment to share a broad update on pricing which will take effect in early January. As the pa...

Continue Reading

New Year - New You

Jan 01, 2022

There is no better time than the New Year to create a new approach to getting yourself healthy. A New Year’s solution—instead of a resolution–means creating long-term success, by tak...

Continue Reading

Know Your Shades: 4 Types of Iconic Sunglasses

Dec 28, 2021

“The future’s so bright, I gotta wear shades.” - Timbuk 3 Sunglasses have been and always will be one of the most popular promotional products. Why? Because practically everyone wea...

Continue Reading

Case Study: Zip It Up

Dec 21, 2021

Description: Sports Pack with Front Zipper Industry: Broadcast Media/Telecommunication What it was purchased for: A cellular provider needed giveaways for an event at a major university. How it was ...

Continue Reading

Using Customer Profiles to Find the Perfect Promo Products

Dec 14, 2021

When business owners are asked about the customers they serve, many times, their response is: “Well, we serve everyone…” If a company served everyone, it would be impossible to bui...

Continue Reading

Case Study: Keeping it All Together

Dec 07, 2021

Objective: An insurance company wanted to send new customers home with a special gift and a way to keep their new insurance policy documentation organized. Product: Insurance Document Pouch & Full ...

Continue Reading

4 Awesome Mindfulness Apps to Help You Be Your Best Self

Nov 29, 2021

Mindfulness. That's been a big buzzword recently. It means being mindful to take care of yourself, both physically and mentally – especially mentally. Recently, and especially with the re...

Continue Reading

Case Study: Charity Fundraiser

Oct 03, 2022

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 to ...

Continue Reading

Most Popular Products BKG Media and Promotions: February 2022

Mar 09, 2022

Most Popular Products BKG Media and Promotions: February 2022 February may be the shortest month (and coldest, depending on where you live — here in Maryland, it was cold!), but that cert...

Continue Reading

Six Musts for Trade Show Success

Jan 11, 2022

Top-Shelf Tip No. 7: “Success is where preparation and opportunity meet.” Bobby Unser Six Musts for Trade Show Success Atte...

Continue Reading

Price Increases Ahead

Jan 03, 2022

As we reach the conclusion of 2021 and look forward to the start of a new year, we would like to take a moment to share a broad update on pricing which will take effect in early Ja...

Continue Reading

Price Increases Ahead

Jan 01, 2022

As we reach the conclusion of 2021 and look forward to the start of a new year, we would like to take a moment to share a broad update on pricing which will take effect in early Ja...

Continue Reading

Price Increases Ahead

Jan 01, 2022

As we reach the conclusion of 2021 and look forward to the start of a new year, we would like to take a moment to share a broad update on pricing which will take effect in early Ja...

Continue Reading

New Year - New You

Jan 01, 2022

There is no better time than the New Year to create a new approach to getting yourself healthy. A New Year’s solution—instead of a resolution–means creating long-term success, by tak...

Continue Reading

New Year - New You

Jan 01, 2022

There is no better time than the New Year to create a new approach to getting yourself healthy. A New Year’s solution—instead of a resolution–means creating long-term success, by tak...

Continue Reading

New Year - New You

Jan 01, 2022

There is no better time than the New Year to create a new approach to getting yourself healthy. A New Year’s solution—instead of a resolution–means creating long-term success, by tak...

Continue Reading

New Year - New You

Jan 01, 2022

There is no better time than the New Year to create a new approach to getting yourself healthy. A New Year’s solution—instead of a resolution–means creating long-term success, by tak...

Continue Reading

New Year - New You

Jan 01, 2022

There is no better time than the New Year to create a new approach to getting yourself healthy. A New Year’s solution—instead of a resolution–means creating long-term success, by tak...

Continue Reading

Happy Birthday To Us

Nov 11, 2021

Eight years ago I made a strange "deal" of sorts with God after discussing it with my wife. I was working for another company, fed up and not feeling like I was being paid what I was worth, or even p...

Continue Reading

Eight Ways To Improve Accountability On Your Team

Nov 03, 2021

Eight Ways To Improve Accountability On Your Team When you lead a team of people, you’re accountable not only for yourself but also for creating a culture of accountabil...

Continue Reading

Six Things To Stop Stressing About During Presentations

Oct 26, 2021

Top-Shelf Tip No. 210: “A great presentation gives smart ideas an advantage.” Nancy Duarte Six Things To Stop Stressing About During Presentations If y...

Continue Reading

Three Key Components of a Perfect Elevator Pitch

Oct 20, 2021

The Three Key Components Of A Perfect Elevator Pitch Let’s say you meet some new people at a trade show or networking event. How do you introduce yourself? Do you make a vague statement about y...

Continue Reading

Four Ways Leaders Can Create Equality In The Workplace

Oct 14, 2021

Four Ways Leaders Can Create Equality In The Workplace At your company, is everyone treated equally, or do leaders tend to get special treatment? And if you manage a team, do y...

Continue Reading

Cotton prices just hit a 10-year high. Here’s what that means for retailers and consumers

Oct 11, 2021

KEY POINTS Cotton prices surged to a 10-year high on Friday, reaching $1.16 per pound and touching levels not seen since July 7, 2011. “In 2011, we needed a prayer meeting,” Levi...

Continue Reading

The Supply Chain Sucks

Oct 01, 2021

October 1, 2021 Dear Trusted Clients, As we head into the holiday season, we know that securing product for you...

Continue Reading

Five Simple Things To Do When Your Business Feels Chaotic

Sep 17, 2021

Five Simple Things To Do When Your Business Feels Chaotic ​ Business owners are often prone to burnout. Their to-do list seemingly never ends, and they feel like they need to be everywhere and...

Continue Reading

Six Times You Should Pause In Sales

Sep 13, 2021

Six Times You Should Pause In Sales Pauses are powerful in sales. It may feel awkward when a conversational lull hits, but these pauses can be incredibly helpful. When you wait a few seconds to speak...

Continue Reading

Three Questions To Help Remote Teams Work Better Together

Mar 02, 2021

Top-Shelf Tip No. 41: “Great things in business are never done by one person. They are done by a team of people.” Steve Jobs Three Questions To Help Remote Teams Work Better Toget...

Continue Reading

Five Ways To Apply Chess Principles To Hiring

Feb 22, 2021

Top-Shelf Tip No. 33: “All life is problem-solving.” Karl Popper Five Ways To Apply Chess Principles To Hiring Chess, one of the world’s oldest and most popular games, is having...

Continue Reading

Six Ways To Infuse More Value Into Your Virtual Sales Meetings

Feb 17, 2021

Top-Shelf Tip No. 32: “Creativity takes courage.” Henri Matisse Six Ways To Infuse More Value Into Your Virtual Sales Meetings Meeting with clients virtually p...

Continue Reading

How To Work With Five Difficult Types Of People

Feb 12, 2021

Top-Shelf Tip No. 26: “Be the attitude you want to be around.” Tim DeTellis How To Work With Five Difficult Types Of People Difficult people exist in every workplace and can ...

Continue Reading

“Happy Valentine’s Day Gift…A Love Story”

Feb 10, 2021

“Happy Valentine’s Day Gift…A Love Story” Source Unknown While browsing through a secondhand bookstore, John Blanchard, a college student in Florida, bought a book ...

Continue Reading

Smart Strategies For Managing Your Screen Time

Feb 09, 2021

Top-Shelf Tip No. 27: “To do two things at once is to do neither.” Publius Syrus Smart Strategies For Managing Your Screen Time Does it feel like you are constan...

Continue Reading

How To Strengthen Sales Relationships In A Digital World

Feb 08, 2021

Top-Shelf Tip No. 25: “Succeeding in business is all about making connections.” Richard Branson How To Strengthen Sales Relationships In A Digital World Building relationships is cruc...

Continue Reading

What To Do When Employees Lose Their Motivation

Feb 05, 2021

Top-Shelf Tip No. 24: “Success is not final. Failure is not fatal. It is the courage to continue that counts.” Winston Churchill What To Do When Employees Lose Their Motivation Mot...

Continue Reading

Five Best Practices For Your Talent Management Strategy

Feb 03, 2021

Top-Shelf Tip No. 22: “If you think it’s expensive to hire a professional, wait until you hire an amateur.” Red Adair Five Best Practices For Your Talent Management Strategy For...

Continue Reading

How To Get More Out Of Your Huddle Meetings

Jan 28, 2021

Top-Shelf Tip No. 16: “We cannot accomplish all that we need to do without working together.” Bill Richardson How To Get More Out Of Your Huddle Meetings Huddle meetings, sometimes ca...

Continue Reading

How to Write Action-Driven Copy

Jan 22, 2021

How to Write Action-Driven Copy ACTION, ACTION, WE WANT ACTION! Where email once was the new, high-speed method of reaching customers, it increasingly takes a backseat to here today, gone tomorro...

Continue Reading

Strategies for Success During Hard Times: Forget About Yourself, Focus on Others

May 06, 2020

Strategies for Success During Hard Times: Forget About Yourself, Focus on Others 05/05/2020 14:48 ...

Continue Reading

The Real Story Behind Valentine’s Day

Feb 14, 2020

This Valentine’s Day you will probably either send or receive a valentine from someone. More than a billion are expected to be given away in the United States alone. But just like many of our ho...

Continue Reading

What is Bleed and Why Does it Matter When Printing?

Feb 07, 2020

What is Bleed and Why Does it Matter When Printing? Bleed in printing What is bleed? In printing, bleed is needed to make proper cuts and provide a good final product. So, what is bleed? Bleed is ...

Continue Reading

Five Ways To Better Retain Customers In 2020

Jan 06, 2020

How do you plan to hold on to your clients this year? What are you doing to ensure they're motivated to continue buying from you? Most clients have abundant options, making it all the more important t...

Continue Reading

Sales: Keep It Classic

Jan 03, 2020

As I sat in my car a couple of weeks ago, woefully stuck in traffic, I began to reminisce. I was thinking with a new Decade here now how different things were done no so long ago. I thought about how...

Continue Reading

HOW TO: Get the most out of your tradeshow experience

Dec 30, 2019

How to Make the Most of Your Tradeshow Experience Attending a tradeshow is an investment of money, as well as time. Here are some practical tips you can use, and...

Continue Reading

Top Promo Trends of the 2010s

Dec 27, 2019

A countdown of the biggest trends to hit the promotional products industry over the last decade. As the decade draws to a close, it’s worth taking a moment to reflect on some of the biggest tre...

Continue Reading

5 Great Promo Ideas for the New Year

Dec 13, 2019

As P.T. Barnum once said, “Without promotion, something terrible happens… nothing!” As advertising specialists, marketing consultants, and promotional product distributors,...

Continue Reading

5 Stories You Might Have Missed Over Thanksgiving

Dec 03, 2019

We hope everyone had a relaxing Thanksgiving, with minimal travel headaches, plenty of time spent with friends and family, and even more time sleeping off unholy amounts of turkey and stuffing. We al...

Continue Reading

6 Ways Corporate Gifting Can Fetch Your Business More Than What You Expect

Nov 22, 2019

Does corporate gifting seem like extra work to you? Believe us, it is not. If it is a happy day for your organization, be it an achievement or just another celebration, letting your partners and empl...

Continue Reading

Quit Trying to Be Everything to Everyone

Nov 21, 2019

Quit Trying to Be Everything to Everyone Know what you like to sell and get really, really good at that category. Reposted from: 11/21/2019 | Paul Kiewiet, Pursuit of Purpose Ever think about how mu...

Continue Reading

5 Print Products That Small Businesses Love (And Need)

Nov 05, 2019

5 Print Products That Small Businesses Love (And Need) For many companies who are just starting out and looking to grow, selling print to small businesses can help boost sales and increase profits....

Continue Reading

Why Campaign Consultants Use Promo Pens in Every Election

Oct 31, 2019

Why Campaign Consultants Use Promo Pens in Every Election Posted on October 25, 2019, by goldstarpens Candidates vying to secure a seat have one thing in common: they’re campaigning...

Continue Reading

8 Creative Ways to Use Banners (Be Inspired!)

Oct 30, 2019

8 Creative Ways to Use Banners (Be Inspired!) Custom printed banners are great for communicating your message in a big way. You can often find them hung on walls, suspended from poles, or displayed...

Continue Reading

Eco-Friendly Gifts For Tight Budgets

Oct 29, 2019

Eco-Friendly Gifts For Tight Budgets Our customers have been loud and clear – interest in eco-friendly products has never been greater. As a result, these products have become seriously popu...

Continue Reading

5 Essentials for any Successful Trade Show Exhibit

Oct 25, 2019

5 ESSENTIALS FOR ANY SUCCESSFUL TRADE SHOW EXHIBIT Have you ever wondered if your trade show exhibit has all the right stuff? Whether you’re kicking off the design process for a brand new exh...

Continue Reading

How to Clean you Banner

Oct 24, 2019

How To Clean Your Banner While cleaning vinyl banners aren't difficult, it’s important to use the right cleaning products to help protect your print. To help y...

Continue Reading

How to introduce yourself so you’ll be unforgettable (in a good way!)

Oct 21, 2019

How to introduce yourself so you’ll be unforgettable (in a good way!) Alex Gilbeaux If you can move beyond the boring basics when you’re asked “What do you do?”, you&r...

Continue Reading

5 Creative Uses for Announcements

Oct 16, 2019

5 Creative Uses for Announcements Whether you use them for “thank you” notes or holiday greetings, you are probably familiar with their announcement options. However, the announcement can...

Continue Reading

BKG Media: Magic Car Ice Scrapers | Scrape-a-Round

Oct 09, 2019

Give the Promotional Item of the year! Your clients and prospects all know that this is a $7.95 retail item, as seen on TV, Facebook and Instagram. Here is the Opportunity to Draw a crowd at your...

Continue Reading

Being your authentic self is the ultimate secret to happiness in life.

Oct 08, 2019

How Embarrassing Stories Can Boost Your Creativity Most people aren't exactly forthcoming with their embarrassing moments. However, research shows that sharing your cringe-worthy moments with collea...

Continue Reading

4 Easy Ways to Cure Cash Flow Problems Quickly

Oct 07, 2019

4 Easy Ways to Cure Cash Flow Problems Quickly Cash flow problems are bad enough in a good economy. But they can be the kiss of death in a bad economy. So, if the recession has you scrambling to c...

Continue Reading

BKG's Picks: What’s Trending In Tech

Oct 01, 2019

BKG's Picks: What’s Trending In Tech Oh, technology—how we love thee. Life without phones and other devices is unimaginable. If you’ve ever left home without your phone or los...

Continue Reading

4 Ways to Use Post-it Notes in the Holiday Season

Sep 26, 2019

4 Ways to Use Post-it® Notes in the Holiday Season The holiday season is fast approaching—do you have the print you need? Not only is the holiday season a great time to order your cust...

Continue Reading

4 Marketing Tips You Can’t Live Without

Sep 25, 2019

4 Marketing Tips You Can’t Live Without Posted on September 19, 2019 Whether your business is large or small, whether you rely on an active sales force or advertise so that customers will ...

Continue Reading

Customer Experience and Branding: The Relationship Goals of Marketing

Sep 19, 2019

Customer Experience and Branding: The Relationship Goals of Marketing Customer experience can make or break your company. How you and your employees treat customers directly refle...

Continue Reading

10 Colors That Increase Sales, and Why

Sep 18, 2019

10 Colors That Increase Sales, and Why 66 Marketers and graphic designers have long known that color plays a major role in the success of any marketing campaign. Specific colors tend to stir certain...

Continue Reading

5 Creative Uses for Trading Cards during the Holiday Season

Sep 17, 2019

5 Creative Uses for Trading Cards during the Holiday Season Whether you are gearing up for a big holiday season or preparing to simply get through that busy time and start strong in the New Year, con...

Continue Reading

The Mindset of First-Year Students – Class of 2022

Sep 16, 2019

“The Mindset of First-Year Students – Class of 2022” Each year the staff at Beloit College in Wisconsin puts together a list to try to give the faculty a sense of the mindset of ...

Continue Reading

6 Seemingly Small Reasons Some Businesses Fail

Sep 08, 2019

Sometimes when you see another business fail, why they got there seems obvious. Other times, it can seem like a mystery. In many of those failures, what seems like a small detail can mean big problems...

Continue Reading

25 Insane (But True) Facts About Promotional Products

Sep 08, 2019

25 Insane (But True) Facts About Promotional Products Eight in 10 consumers own between one and 10 promotional products. Fifty-three percent of these people use a promotional product at least on...

Continue Reading

The Worst Business Advice We've Ever Heard

Sep 07, 2019

Bad advice is everywhere. Have you ever had someone give you a recipe that simply didn't work? Or have you followed the instructions on a tutorial only to have it turn into a complete disaster? We get...

Continue Reading

Your Brand Is Your Business - Market It!

Aug 29, 2019

As a marketing professional, you understand better than anyone the importance of establishing a distinct brand presence for your company. People gravitate to those they identify with and can trust wit...

Continue Reading

Work Hard, Play Harder: 6 Promotional Products to Promote a Healthy Lifestyle

Aug 29, 2019

Whether you’re playing a team sport, working out, running a marathon, or going to the game, these promotional products are built to fit any active lifestyle! Add your logo to any of these pro...

Continue Reading

8 Creative Ways to Use Banners (Be Inspired!)

Nov 30, 1919

8 Creative Ways to Use Banners (Be Inspired!) Custom printed banners are great for communicating your message in a big way. You can often find them hung on walls, suspended from poles, or displayed...

Continue Reading
Close Search