More than 40 million campers take to the woods and camping each year, enjoying the opportunity to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. There are many reasons why camping is so popular. For one, it’s a great way to connect with nature. Campers can enjoy the fresh air and beautiful scenery while hiking, fishing, and camping. In addition, camping is a great way to bond with family and friends. Spending time together in the great outdoors can create lasting memories. And camping can be done in a variety of locations, such as national parks, forests, or even your own backyard. Fina ..read more

Planning Ahead for Holiday Gift Giving The holiday season is approaching and that means businesses, schools, and organizations are planning for corporate gift giving. But if anything is certain these days, it is uncertainty. We are all learning to roll with the changes and delays caused by inventory issues, labor challenges, and fluctuating pricing. Not to mention that Fall and Winter weather can also mean weather-related delays. But don’t worry, with the right planning, your holiday gift giving can be accomplished with little to no stress by getting your plans and orders in place now. While m ..read more

What is Driving the Increased Need for Employee Appreciation? Employee retention has become a top priority for many companies in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic has forced people to step away from their fast-paced routines and reflect on their lives, goals, and aspirations. One-fifth of workers, from across all industries, plan on leaving their jobs in 2022, according to one recent survey. This trend is likely to continue as employees become more aware of their own needs. In order to keep up with the changing times, companies need to rethink their approach to employee retentio ..read more

Backpacks are a fascinating product that evolved from the need to shift the weight of carrying heavy items in a single bag from one shoulder to a more comfortable and evenly positioned location on the back. Backpacks have taken many forms over the years and early versions of backpacks included metal and wooden frames. Military versions of the backpack found their way into popular culture after World War II when students realized they were a better way to carry books to and from school. Hikers and outdoor enthusiasts made their own changes over the years including introducing lighter-weight fa ..read more

From Coachella to Lollapalooza and everything in between – music festivals are back in a big way this year and fans are flocking to them in record numbers. Live events of all types and sizes took a break over the past few years leaving fans longing for the experience of gathering to hear music and congregating with people with the same passion for music. And music festivals aren’t about the music with many adding experiences and artistic performances above and beyond just music. But ultimately, music festivals are a great opportunity for fans to gather, kick back, and hear their favorite musi ..read more

Beauty is a BIG Business One of the strongest economically resilient industries is the beauty industry. Today the global beauty industry is estimated to be a $532 billion business which is a very beautiful figure. One of the things that keep this industry so viable is the continued interest in self-care. Even the new work-from-home culture hasn’t decreased the need and desire for products that make people feel better about how they look. Whether in person or on Zoom meetings – people want to look and feel their best. If your business or organization is seeking to align your message or brand wi ..read more

It’s a crazy and chaotic world. Now more than ever, finding focus during the day is no easy challenge. Whether your customers are striving to create work-life balance while working from home, commuting to and from their workplace, or just generally distracted by news and noise from the outside world – focus can be hard to find. A great way for organizations to help their teams work effectively is by providing tools that help create a productive and pleasant workplace. Branded focus toys and tools are perfect for those moments when the mind is going in a million directions. Simply grasping a n ..read more

2021 has been an extraordinary year for the Promotional Product Industry as well as many other industries. There has been incredible growth and incredible challenges. We all got used to terms like “Supply Chain Issues” and “Shipping Delays”, but this robust industry has and will continue to rebound as it always does when global challenges arise. Businesses will always need to grow and bring attention to their brand or service and promotional products will always be part of that business strategy. Certain promotional products are ordered consistently no matter how stormy the current economic c ..read more

The holidays are coming and many people will be gathering to celebrate them for the first time in over a year. Now more than ever – people will appreciate having guests and family in their homes or will be traveling to spend time with friends and family in their homes. In most cases, a home will be at the heart of the gathering. According to House Beautiful – “Christmas 2021 will inspire feelings of hope and happiness more than ever before, with households planning to put on a truly festive display throughout the home.” Trending this season – branded gifts that make homes feel merry an ..read more

September is a transitional month that starts as Summer and ends as Fall. Your customers will be enjoying the last of the warm and sunny days while thinking ahead to cooler weather and the holidays in the months ahead. First up is October which has a mix of serious and seriously fun events on the calendar. From Breast Cancer Awareness Month to Halloween – October has a lot going on and plenty of promotional opportunities for your business or organization. Read on to see our top picks for you to purchase in September to create successful and impactful events in October. October is Breast Cance ..read more