Promotions for the summer can be simple and effortless–just keep a theme! Winning themes for people of all ages are beach supplies. On the coast, there are many popular beaches that people visit on a regular basis, so make sure that your current customers, and new customers are ready for summer fun with these great items!

Beach balls are colorful, fun, and a great way to expose your brand to hundreds of potential customers. Place your logo right on the front of the beach ball, and choose bright, fun colors that complement your business.

Beach balls are easy to fit into a beach bag because you inflate them yourself, and they are great to hand on hand for an impromptu game of volleyball. Kids and adults of all ages can enjoy a fun game in the summer sun.

Even if your business isn’t located near a beach, don’t forget about hotel pools! Everyone needs a fun game to play even if they are spending some of their vacations indoors. Hand these out to customers and you’ll be sure that your name can go global in a fun and stylish way!

Don’t forget about beach blankets and bags, too! Last we talked about planning the perfect picnic and the same goes for beach trips. A multi-tasking product like this beach tote and blanket combination make packing for a day at the surf a breeze. Here’s how it works:

On the inside, this bag features a super soft terry cloth towel surface, and on the outside it features a canvas tote material with an outer pocket for all of those tiny beach essentials (sunscreen anyone??) It comes complete with color options and customization to make this product do all of the heavy ad work for you! It’s spacious, stylish, and convenient. What else can you ask for?

Need some other ideas for beach and summer promotional fun? Jot these down ASAP!

• Sunscreen–you can customize full size bottles or key chain sized bottles!
• Umbrella chairs–make a big statement with beach furniture. You’ll be made in the shade!
• Frisbees and bubbles–for little ones, have kid-friendly promotional beach toys!
• Sunglasses–whether they’re stylish or silly, there’s no arguing when it comes to protecting your eyes!

There’s nothing worse than a hot day with a hot soda. Keep all of your drinks cool and refreshing with one of these stylish and portable coolers.

You can choose royal blue or black and have it screen printed with your company’s logo and name easily. These coolers are great for company picnics, prizes, and end of season gifts for all of your employees, too.

Each cooler is insulated to make sure that drinks stay ice cold, and carries up to 16 cans. Let the party begin!

Coolers aren’t just for picnics either. Don’t forget about college students an

d teachers! End of the year field trips are around the corner!

Want to sit out in the sun on a traditional picnic blanket? Who doesn’t? Picnics are whimsical and fun, and with this versatile folding blanket, enjoying a sunny day is simple and easy.

Your company’s logo can be printed and displayed on the front flap of the closure for the world to see! The blanket comes in red, white, and blue plaid which is perfect for Memorial Day and Fourth of July cookouts. Colorful and fun, this blanket also sports waterproof backing which makes it just perfect for sporting events, camping, and other outside events.

Summer concerts and get together’s are usually BYOB so make sure to have one of these handy and useful blankets in your car this season!

Don’t forget about the little things! No one wants to grab a cold beer out of the cooler only to find out that no one has a bottle opener. Be the savior of the party with one of these key chain bottle openers!

Always within in reach and small enough to fit in your pocket with your keys, this bottle opener is a must for summer picnics and outings.

Print your name and logo right on the front and make a great impression on everyone who uses it! Bottle openers are great gifts for adults of any age! Choose a bright fun color like the ones shown here and let the party start!

Summer is almost here, and what better way to kick off the season than to provide products that scream fun in the sun! Have these products on hand for your customers and employees and let the picnic party begin!

I know that when it comes to getting my Mom a gift, I always reach for chocolate. She tends to love Hershey Almond Bars, but I’m thinking this Chocolate Therapy basket would make her day, too.

This giant cappuccino mug comes packed with relaxing bath products AND a sweet treat for afterwards. First, relax with a mini massager and chocolate scented bath salts and bath gel. Then, when you’re all clean–enjoy some hot chocolate or chocolate candies.

Any Mom would love to have this special gift this Mother’s Day! The mug is made out of heavy ceramic so Mom can use it for her coffee again and again even after she finishes all of the surprises that come inside.

Write a special Mother’s Day message to complement your logo and you have a beautiful custom gift.

While we’re on the topic of gift baskets, check out this Garden Basket which is perfect for Mother’s Day! This basket comes with tools that any Mom with a green thumb will adore. Look at the adorable shovel and trowel! This basket comes with gifts that any gardener can use for a day in the dirt, but again, we sweeten the package with daisy shaped chocolates wrapped in charming spring colors and milk chocolate river rocks.

Don’t forget about the water bottle and hand lotion! When Mom’s out in the garden all day make sure she stays hydrated, and afterwards can treat her hands to a rich and luxurious lotion.

All of these gifts come in a garden tote bag perfect for Mom’s gardening tools, seed packets, and more. What better way to say Happy Mother’s Day?

Finally, try these delicious chocolate covered caramel apples! This package is specially designed for Mother’s Day celebrations with the sweet heart tags on each apple. Coupled with the pink bow and the whimsical design, there’s no doubt that this gift will make a lasting impression on any of the Moms in your life!

Apples come in milk chocolate or dark chocolate, or you can mix up the packages. Try sending these with a personalized Mother’s Day card to let Mom know how much you care.

Chocolate covered treats are the hottest thing in the culinary world. Pretty much anything that you can think of is being dipped in chocolate. Stay on the edge of the trends and impress Mom all with one simple package! It’s a win-win, and maybe she’ll share an apple with you, too!

This Mother’s Day, step outside the box with delicious treats and custom made gifts that Mom won’t be able to find anywhere else. Making a lasting impression on your customers is important, but making a lasting impression on the Mom’s in your life is priceless!

This stylish bistro mug comes with many different customization options to suit anyone’s taste! Choose from a leopard, tiger, zebra or cheetah print band and add in your logo right below the band. Whether you own a zoo, are hosting an animal themed party, or just want to add some “rawr” to your morning cup of coffee, this mug is a minimalist way to incorporate this hot trend into your promotional products.

Coffee mugs make great end of the year gifts for teachers and students as they get closer to the ever-stressful finals week. You can even choose the style of handle you want for your mugs. Animal print can work well for a small embellishment as seen here, or if you’re ready to kick it up a notch, we’ll show you how to do it next!

Tote bags are already a fashion staple, but add in some animal print and you have a stylish bag that everyone will want to get their paws on! Tote bags are great for shopping, traveling, and so much more!

This Vegas style tote bag can be screen-printed with your logo for all eyes to see. The bag features a spacious compartment to fit anyone’s day to day essentials with ease.

Messenger bags, change purses, and even reusable shopping bags can be decked out in snazzy animal print patterns.  If your target market happens to be students, try using messenger bags and backpacks, too! The design options are practically endless! Take a look!

If you want to focus on office supplies instead of accessories and carry-all’s there are still plenty of stylish options to wow your customers and clients. Sticky notes, pens, pencils, and even paperclips have taken on the animal trend–and there’s making a hit! What better way to keep those documents organized and in order?

Office supplies are a great way to brighten up your work space. This note cube has it all: animal print, a cute bow, and a mini pen to match! Want to mix it up? You can change your pen design and create an animal print hybrid!

Don’t forget about folders and large notebooks, too! Any regular old office accessory can be given some “oomph” with a little bit of animal print.

So don’t let this trend get away! Think about some fun ways to promote your products this summer with one of the hottest fashion trends to hit the market. It’s easy, it’s fun, and there are plenty of ways to make animal print work for your business!

The easiest way to start to declutter is to rid your desk of those small little nuisances that make some of the biggest messes! Pens, paper clips, staples, and other tiny office supplies can find themselves strewn all over the place. Why not offer customers, clients, or your employees one of these sleek and stylish pencil cups!

For the organizational novice, it’s a gentle way to remind people to keep organized, but for the spring cleaning wizard, it’s a small, silver blessing! Place your logo right on the front of the pencil cup and clients will be reminded over and over again who’s helping to keep their desk clean and tidy.This pencil cup comes with separate compartments, so organization is a breeze. With those tiny clutter bugs cleared up, it’s time to tackle the big stuff!

Paper, notebooks, and memos can take up a lot of room, and if you misplace an important message it can result in unnecessary stress. However, this desk organizer helps everyone keep their belongings organized and in place! It comes in three colors: woodgrain, black, and maroon and has adjustable widths for each slot. It’s perfect for to-do lists, notebooks, folders, or meeting notes.

Organization doesn’t have to be a hassle! Once you have the small pieces of paper cleaned off, you and your customers will find that your workplace has a great balance and productivity will increase on all fronts.

Feeling buried in post-it notes? Do you have a client base that always needs a handy, pocket size way to keep reminders organized? Try the Sticky Book! This office organizer comes with sticky pads in three sizes and multiple colors for all of your bookmarking and reminder needs!

The best part of the Sticky Book is that you can fully customize it to make a promotional gift that everyone will love and appreciate. Personalize it for schools, organizations, and businesses, OR simply hand it out with a special message with your own logo. It’s a fabulous way to provide customers with an organizational gift that makes a lasting impression.

Looking for some other ways to declutter deskspace? Try out some of these tips! Why not make a day or event out of it. It’s a great way to boost morale in your company or business. Try giving out some printed tees, and make your office cleaning party an annual event that everyone will appreciate and enjoy!

• Plan it out! – Make time to declutter during the workday! Reserve a day for everyone to help out together!
• Sort everything! – Use some of the above products to get your sorting out of the way quickly and efficiently!
• Recycle: it’s green and it’s a great way to rid yourself of some of those old catalogs that have been sitting around for months.
• Last, but not least, do a pen test! Gather all of your pens and see which ones actually write–then fill up your pen cup (like the one above) with your working pens!

Going green has never been easier with personalized flower bulb packets. Each of the flower bulbs come in an adorable drawstring back with directions, and the type of flower they can grow. Our featured mix here includes mixed color Gladiolus that will brighten up a room and can easily be transferred to a garden from any flower pot.

Even the bag is environmentally friendly and made with organic cotton. The tag features a great space for placing and printing your logo, contact information, or a fun spring message to brighten up the days of anyone receiving this gift. Does your business feature a certain color? Try picking flowers that match your company’s color scheme for an extra splash of creativity. These bulbs make a great gift for your employees who want to brighten up their work space, too.

Want to appeal to a younger crowd of green thumbs? Try this funky and fun Grow Cup set! Each cup comes with a colorful design and directions to nurture and care for your new flowers.

The grow cup comes with a  seed packet, soil wafer and plastic lid and the customization is completely up to you. Choose your cup, your seeds, and the feet. Have you been quiet on the promotional front this winter? Why not send some forget-me-not grow seeds to your customers and let them know you’re still around and you haven’t forgotten about them!

These grow cups are perfect for young children, and can be ordered just in time for Earth Day this April. All of the cups are made of recyclable materials, so the green message gets spread long after you’ve grown your flowers.

Not quite ready to commit to something that needs care? These flower USB lamps are the perfect accessory to brighten up a desk at work, school, or a kitchen counter at home!

The bright, fun colors pop against the rainy day grays of early spring, and make a charming accessory for anyone to enjoy. Your logo is placed right on the front of the lamp, and the stems bend so you can control where and how much light you’re getting. You can also power it with 3 AA batteries so you can take your spring flower with you anywhere you need to go!

Spring is just around the corner. The calendar marked it as March 20, but it looks like our spring weather might still take a little bit longer to arrive. There’s still plenty of time to get your customers, clients, and coworkers psyched for spring–and with these fun gifts that definitely will not be hard to do!

Children’s books are great for party favors or promotional products, and they encourage young children to read often and enjoy it. Many schools are introducing programs and contests as incentives for children to read more often. Think about getting involved in an event and offer to provide one of the books with your custom imprinted message. It’s a great way to inspire young children to enjoy the printed word while exposing your name to many eyes on a daily basis. Parents often read with their children, so the impression goes so much farther.

Aside from storybooks, you can also search their website and discover activity books, sticker books, and coloring books for children ranging from age 0-8. The selection is broad enough that you can excite any audience of young readers while raising brand awareness of school board members, teachers, and parents.

Novelty books make great gifts and are suitable for all age groups. When travelling, waiting in line, or just relaxing at home puzzle books are a fun way to keep the mind sharp. Sudoku has made a splash with puzzle enthusiasts, but the selection doesn’t end there. You can choose from word search books, crossword books, and more!

You can choose books that apply particularly to your clientele. If you own a restaurant you might want to personalize a special cookbook for your valued customers! Why not make it an event and use personalized books as prizes?

And for the art buffs, you might choose one of The Book Company’s beautiful coffee table books. Photography, history, and famous quotes from well known figures are just a few of the options.

Now that you have some ideas for what type of book, here is a short list of how you can make these books truly your own!

• Cover Imprints: allow you to personalize the front cover of the book with a short message or your contact information.
• Promo page inserts: let you add your logo, artwork, or message to a full color first or second page of any book you’d like.
• Belly Band Wrap: allows you to add your logo in color to the outside of any book while preserving the original cover.
• Custom Jackets: help to create a unique special edition book that your customers will love! Artwork, logo, and messages are placed on the front, back, and flaps of the jacket.

E-Readers are all the rage right now! As of January 2012, 19% of Americans now own a e-reader or some form of tablet device, and the projected amount of people to buy these products is on the rise! Why wouldn’t it be? E-Readers are convenient, and many book and magazine subscriptions are offered for discounted prices. Some are even free of charge!

Students and teachers are bringing their tablets and e-readers to class on a regular basis, so it’s important to make sure that your next marketing campaign matches up with today’s trends. This Leatherette case cover and portfolio for the Kindle protects your gadget from the wear and tear of dally use and it has a space for holding notes! A multi-tasking gift perfect for a product that is hot right now! Just look at the statistics below:

The figures don’t lie! E-Readers are making a splash! Tablets, Kindles, and even the Nook from Barnes and Noble are a go-to product. Why not give out a promotional gift that coincides with the times?

Of course, not everyone is ready to take the plunge and dive into an E-Reader. The remaining 79% of people as of January 2012, still don’t own an E-Reader. There’s a reason–some people love tradition–but that doesn’t mean you can’t have a bookworm themed promotion!

How many times did you hear, “Don’t read in the dark?” If you’re an avid reader, probably often! Your days (or nights) of reading in the dark are finished!

This stylish and sleek clip-on LED book light is an innovative product that any bookworm can enjoy and appreciate. Whether you’re on a plane, train, or just trying not to wake up your husband or wife, this book light lets you continue on with your story even if others are ready to hit the hay.

If your target market happens to be college students, this book light makes a perfect orientation gift. It easily clips on to your book for virtually hands free illumination!

It flexes to meet your needs, and comes in a crisp black and silver color scheme which matches almost any decor.

Personalize it with your company’s name, and you will always be in lights!

Prefer to start small? Not a problem! Bookmarks make a great gift for any reader. What’s more is this bookmark is actually a pen. Perfect for students who need to take notes as they dive into copious amounts of reading (especially now! It’s midterm time in college-land!)

These bookmark pens come in red, white, or blue and can be personalized with your name and contact information. The chance of exposure is 100%, and the conversation that stems from such a unique product is almost double! How many people have seen a bookmark that does more than simply mark your place?

Even better, this bookmark pen has been made with 65% biodegradable materials which makes it good for the busy student, and good for the planet, too.

So whether you market to college students, educators, or the general public, everyone loves reading or using their e-readers and tablets on a daily basis! These promotional products are perfect for people of all ages, and can be used for a multitude of purposes. With these ideas, the saying, “hit the books” has a whole new meaning!

[sources] Marketing Land Survey: http://marketingland.com/pew-19-percent-of-americans-now-own-tablets-ereaders-4104

Children of all ages love playdoh. It feels cool, it looks awesome, and some of it is scented! If you’re looking to wow a younger crowd, try using clay and playdoh for your next promotion. Our fun dough is non-toxic and comes in a variety of colors like pink, yellow, white, and blue. It even comes with a mold, stamp and a small rolling pin to keep the creativity flowing.

If your business hosts children’s birthday parties, clay is an easy way to keep messes under control and have children staying busy while waiting for a new activity, cake, or present opening. Keeping small children busy during transitions at an event is a challenge, but with a cool product like this is doesn’t have to be a hassle.

The lids of each dough container can be imprinted with your business’s logo and contact information. Or, if it’s for a party, try giving our clay as a fun favor with the birthday child’s name printed right on top. It’s a fun way to show your creative side of your business, make a party more fun, and to help children embrace their creativity too.

Whether it’s for school or home, glue is always a staple in the creative process, especially for young artists! Keep it clean with these awesome glue tape dispensers. In the classroom or in the studio, glue tape works for a variety of projects like collages, scrapbooks, or simple cut and paste designs. You can print your information on either side of the dispenser, too.

If you’re planning a get together for your company, try using a witty catchphrase and printing it on the dispenser to boost morale (Let’s stick together, anyone?)

Have you ever thought of how many uses a paintbrush has? You’d be amazed! Print brushes are a perfect promotional gift, and you can couple them with water color paint sets to make a truly memorable gift for any artist regardless of age.

Many college art classes require students to purchase their own materials. Why not think about making an orientation package with art supplies for that budding sculpture or painting major? Paint brushes can also be used around the home, office, or even in the kitchen! It’s a product with many uses and a creative twist behind it.

Looking for some other unique ways to capture the eyes of artists? Keep this list handy for some ways to make art supplies work for your next marketing campaign!

• Crayons: perfect for children’s parties, restaurants, or just left on a conference table as a stress reliever!
• Pencil cases: for toting art supplies back and forth to classes.
• Erasers: artists always need a fun, easy way to clean up any mistakes