The Power of Promo: Why People Love Freebies

Dec 29, 2025

Getting free items can feel like winning the lottery. Whether it's a free sample at the grocery store or a free trial of your favorite streaming service, it is always exciting to get something for ...

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How to Protect Your Business From Hackers

Dec 21, 2025

Business owners have a lot to lose in the event of an unfortunate data breach. From intellectual property to customer lists to bank account numbers, hackers have their eyes set on the most invaluab...

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Branding 101: Let’s Talk Logos

Nov 14, 2025

A logo is often a company's first impression and it can impact a customer's perception, purchase decisions and overall attitude toward your company. A logo is a symbol or graphic element that repre...

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5 Healthy Tips for Business Trips

Oct 30, 2025

So, you're traveling for work again. There are only 365 days in the year, can you recall how many days you've been on the road? It doesn't matter if you are traveling internationally to Hong Kong,...

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Decoration Methods, Simplified: Part II

Sep 30, 2025

In our recent post Decoration Methods, Simplified: Part I, we introduced you to several different types of decoration methods for promotional products. Because there are SO many options, now we're ...

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Your Product Decorating Questions Answered

Sep 8, 2025

You encounter promo products every single day. You hold them, wear them, and maybe even smell them. But, did you know every one of these products goes through an extensive design process, whether t...

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6 Books That Every Business Owner Should Read

Nov 24, 2024

As business owners, it's crucial to understand the trends that affect your industry and your company. Each day, you consume an incredible amount of data, statistics, and research. However, it's als...

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Graphic Design Terms Everyone Should Know

Oct 12, 2024

It can be hard to communicate with a design team on a project when the designers speak their very own language. That's why we have a rundown of words you may come across frequently that can save y...

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How to Put Together an Onboarding Kit

Oct 5, 2024

Employee engagement starts the second a new employee walks in the door, so it's important for companies to make a good impression on their first day! The onboarding process shouldn't just be about ...

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Advice for Getting the Most Out of a Business Trip

Aug 29, 2024

Traveling for business can be a hectic experience if you approach your upcoming trip without any preparation. As with everything else in the world, there is an art to getting the most out of busine...

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What’s Up With Unboxing Videos? The Trend You Must Try

Jun 25, 2024

We all enjoy that element of surprise (well, most of us!). User-generated unboxing videos have popped up more and more on YouTube and other social media platforms, adding a surprising value to prod...

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The Power of Perceived Value

May 27, 2024

In marketing terminology, perceived value is what consumers think a product is worth to them. Outside factors like personal memories or associations, celebrity endorsements, resemblance to a higher...

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Q2 Key marketing dates (April – June) - Ding ding ding, quarter two.

Apr 3, 2024

April April offers the opportunity to have some marketing fun, too – with one day in particular. April Fools Day. In recent years, more and more companies have jumped on the bandwagon of p...

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How Promo Products Can Tell Your Brand's Story

Mar 30, 2024

Stories are powerful. From sharing stories around the campfire to writing fictional novels, storytelling has connected people together for thousands of years. But, have you ever considered storyte...

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Your Guide to Promotional Shirts

Mar 16, 2024

If you've ever run a 5k or attended a basketball game, chances are you've got a promotional shirt in your drawers somewhere. According to PPAI's 2019 Consumer Study, wearables are the #1 most popul...

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The Secrets to Attracting Ideal Customers

Jan 24, 2024

You put together the business plan, signed the lease, designed an informative website and…*crickets*. It can be pretty discouraging when you put in the effort, but you're not attracting yo...

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Top 10 Trade Show Giveaways & Promotional Ideas For 2024: Part One

Dec 28, 2023

Top 10 Trade Show Giveaways & Promotional Ideas For 2024 Part One Looking for the best affordable giveaway ideas for your next trade show or conference appearance? Here are ten of the best giv...

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5 Tips for Boosting Social Media Engagement

Nov 18, 2023

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 ar...

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

Nov 11, 2023

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 produc...

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Why You Should Be Having More Fun at Work

Aug 21, 2023

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 ...

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How to Juggle Work and Life Balance Like a Boss

Aug 14, 2023

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 ge...

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5 Ways to Boost Employee Morale

Jul 23, 2023

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 ...

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7 Ways to Instantly Make Your Website More User-Friendly

Mar 14, 2023

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 help you...

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How to Manage the Workload of a Leader

Feb 27, 2023

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 every d...

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Trade Show Giveaway Ideas In 2023 - Part III

Feb 23, 2023

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 ...

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Giving Back: The Importance of Corporate Social Responsibility

Feb 6, 2023

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 better ...

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Ten Trade Show Slam Dunk Giveaways

Jan 26, 2023

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 c...

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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 h...

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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 (Chin...

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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 ...

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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 common &nd...

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Branding 101: What Makes a Brand Powerful

Aug 6, 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, an...

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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 comp...

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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 ru...

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National Donut Day

Jun 3, 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 her...

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Your Graphic & Web Design Cheat Sheet

Apr 9, 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 de...

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Leading the Workplace: How to Develop Your Leadership Skills

Apr 2, 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 lik...

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Most Popular Products BKG Media and Promotions: February 2022

Mar 9, 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 certain...

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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 h...

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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 you're ever...

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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 ...

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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 A...

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New Year - New Prices

Jan 1, 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...

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New Year - New You

Jan 1, 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 taking actio...

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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 ...

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Most Popular Products BKG Media and Promotions: February 2022

Mar 9, 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 certain...

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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 A...

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Price Increases Ahead

Jan 3, 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...

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New Year - New You

Jan 1, 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 taking actio...

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Price Increases Ahead

Jan 1, 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...

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