Cheese shops are more than retail outlets—they’re sensory destinations, culinary classrooms, and community anchors. Whether you specialize in aged wheels, fresh curds, or international imports, custom merchandise can elevate your […]
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November 12th, 2025 BY Douglas Lober
25 Best Custom Merchandise Items for a Frozen Yogurt Shop
Frozen yogurt shops thrive on sensory delight, seasonal appeal, and playful branding. Whether you’re a boutique dessert bar or a high-volume self-serve chain, custom merchandise can transform your shop into […]
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25 Best Custom Merch for a Sandwich Shop
In today’s competitive food service landscape, sandwich shops are more than just places to grab a bite—they’re community hubs, lifestyle brands, and social media moments waiting to happen. Whether you’re […]
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25 Best Custom Messenger Bags with Your Logo
In 2025, messenger bags remain one of the most effective and versatile promotional products for organizations looking to combine utility, style, and brand visibility. Whether you’re outfitting a corporate team, […]
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50 Cheapest Can Coolers Designed With Your Logo
In 2025, promotional can coolers remain one of the most cost-effective and high-impact branding tools available. Whether you’re planning a trade show, launching a beverage brand, hosting a political rally, […]
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50 Best Inexpensive Promotional Items
In 2025, promotional products remain one of the most cost-effective ways to build brand awareness, drive engagement, and leave a lasting impression. Whether you’re launching a startup, hosting a trade […]
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50 Coolest Promotional Items for College Students
In 2025, college students are more brand-aware, socially engaged, and digitally connected than ever before. Whether you’re a university department, nonprofit, startup, or national brand, your campus giveaways must do […]
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Drinkware Showdown: Tumblers vs. Bottles vs. Mugs—Which One Fits Your Brand?
In the world of promotional merchandise, drinkware remains one of the most effective tools for brand visibility. Whether you’re launching a product, hosting an event, or building loyalty with clients […]
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25 Coolest Free Giveaways for College Students with Your Logo
In 2025, college students are more brand-aware, socially engaged, and digitally connected than ever before. Whether you’re a university department, nonprofit, startup, or national brand, your campus giveaways must do […]
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50 Best Merchandise Ideas for Museums and Cultural Centers
In 2025, museum merchandise is no longer just souvenirs—it’s storytelling. Whether you’re curating a gift shop, launching a new exhibit, or building community engagement, the right merchandise can reinforce your […]
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50 Best Merchandise Ideas for Construction and Trade Services
In the trades, reputation is everything—and branded merchandise is a powerful way to stay top of mind with clients, crews, and prospects. Whether you’re a solo contractor or a multi-crew […]
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50 Best Merchandise Ideas for Event Planners: Elevate the Experience
In 2025, event planners are expected to deliver more than logistics—they’re curators of emotion, atmosphere, and memory. Whether you’re organizing a corporate summit, wedding, festival, or nonprofit gala, the right […]
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50 Best Promotional Merchandise Ideas for Insurance Agencies and Agents
In a competitive and trust-driven industry like insurance, promotional merchandise isn’t just about branding—it’s about reassurance. Whether you’re an independent agent, regional brokerage, or national carrier, the right merchandise can […]
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50 Best Promo Product Ideas for Law Firms & Lawyers
In 2025, legal marketing is more competitive than ever. Whether you’re a solo attorney, boutique firm, or national practice, promotional products offer a tangible way to build relationships, enhance visibility, […]
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How Restaurants Use Branded Items to Boost Takeout and Delivery
As takeout and delivery continue to dominate the foodservice landscape—accounting for over 60% of restaurant orders in 2025—branding has moved from signage and menus to the bags, boxes, and containers […]
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Promo Strategies for Political Campaigns and Advocacy Groups
In 2025, political and advocacy organizations face a fragmented media landscape, rising voter skepticism, and fierce competition for attention. Traditional promotional tactics—yard signs, buttons, flyers—still play a role, but the […]
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25 Best Wholesale Swag Items for High School Students
In 2025, high school swag is more than just promotional gear—it’s a tool for connection, creativity, and identity. Whether you’re a school administrator, student council leader, nonprofit, or brand targeting […]
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25 Best Wholesale Custom Printed Can Coolers (Koozies)
In 2026, custom can coolers continue to dominate the promotional product space due to their portability, utility, and branding surface area. Whether used at trade shows, weddings, product launches, or […]
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25 Best Wholesale Custom Imprinted Drawstring Backpacks
Drawstring backpacks have evolved from simple gym sacks into multifunctional branding tools used across industries—from education and fitness to tech, retail, and nonprofit outreach. Their lightweight design, large imprint area, […]
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50 Best Wholesale Promotional Product Ideas for the Golf Industry
The golf industry in 2025 is thriving—driven by tech-enhanced gear, lifestyle branding, and a surge in youth and female participation. Promotional products have become essential tools for member retention, tournament […]
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50 Best Wholesale Promotional Merchandise Ideas for Coffee Shops
Coffee culture in 2025 is more than caffeine—it’s community, sustainability, and lifestyle. As independent cafés and specialty roasters compete with national chains and delivery platforms, promotional products have become essential […]
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50 Best Wholesale Promotional Product Ideas for Nonprofits
Nonprofits in 2025 are navigating a landscape shaped by digital fundraising, values-driven giving, and community-centered storytelling. Promotional products have become essential tools for outreach, volunteer appreciation, donor retention, and cause […]
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50 Best Wholesale Promotional Product Ideas for Boutique Hotels
Boutique hotels in 2025 are redefining hospitality through personalization, design, and experiential storytelling. With travelers seeking authenticity, wellness, and curated comfort, promotional products have become essential tools for guest engagement, […]
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50 Best Wholesale Promotional Product Ideas for Retail Clothing Stores
Retail clothing stores in 2025 face fierce competition from e-commerce platforms, fast fashion disruptors, and sustainability-focused brands. Promotional products have become essential tools for building brand affinity, rewarding loyalty, and […]
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50 Best Wholesale Promotional Product Ideas for the Pet Industry
The pet industry in 2025 is thriving—driven by rising pet ownership, human-grade wellness trends, and emotionally connected consumers. Pet parents expect more than products; they want experiences, education, and brands […]
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50 Best Wholesale Promotional Product Ideas for Dental Offices
Dental offices in 2025 are navigating increased competition, rising patient expectations, and the shift toward wellness-based care. Promotional products have become essential tools for patient onboarding, education, loyalty, and community […]
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50 Best Wholesale Promotional Product Ideas for Colleges
In 2025, colleges and universities are using promotional products not just to advertise their brand, but to build community, support student success, and foster lifelong engagement. With rising competition for […]
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50 Best Wholesale Promotional Product Ideas for the Wine Industry
The wine industry in 2025 is more experiential, digital, and values-driven than ever. With consumers seeking authenticity, sustainability, and sensory engagement, promotional products have become essential tools for wineries, tasting […]
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50 Best Wholesale Promotional Product Ideas for the Cannabis Industry
The cannabis industry in 2025 is thriving—but also maturing. With expanding legalization, tighter regulations, and growing competition, brands must do more than sell products—they must build trust, educate consumers, and […]
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50 Best Wholesale Promotional Product Ideas for the Automotive Industry
The automotive industry in 2025 is navigating electrification, digital retail, and evolving consumer expectations. Promotional products are helping brands and dealerships stand out in a crowded market—whether through service loyalty, […]
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50 Best Promotional Product Ideas for the Banking Industry
In 2025, banking is more than transactions—it’s about trust, personalization, and digital-first engagement. As financial institutions compete with fintech disruptors and evolving customer expectations, promotional products have become strategic tools […]
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50 Best Wholesale Promotional Product Ideas for the Wellness Industry
In 2025, wellness is no longer a niche—it’s a $7 trillion global movement encompassing mental health, nutrition, sleep, fitness, and emotional well-being. As consumers seek balance and purpose, wellness brands […]
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50 Best Wholesale Promotional Product Ideas for the Fitness Industry
In 2025, promotional products have become essential tools for fitness brands seeking to energize members, reinforce identity, and build lasting loyalty. Whether you’re running a boutique studio, managing a national […]
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50 Best Wholesale Promotional Product Ideas for Healthcare
In 2025, promotional products have become indispensable tools for healthcare organizations seeking to build trust, reinforce wellness, and foster meaningful engagement with patients, staff, and communities. Gone are the days […]
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Branded Wholesale Merchandise for Pet Services
In 2025, pet service providers—from veterinary clinics and groomers to trainers and pet sitters—are using promotional products not just to advertise, but to build trust, deepen loyalty, and create meaningful […]
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How Churches and Faith-Based Groups Use Promotional Products for Outreach
In 2025, churches and faith-based organizations are using promotional products as strategic tools to build community, support outreach, and reinforce their mission. These items are no longer just giveaways—they’re instruments […]
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How Schools and Universities Use Promo Items to Drive Enrollment and Engagement
In today’s competitive educational landscape, promotional products have evolved far beyond pens and pennants. Colleges, universities, and K–12 institutions are leveraging branded merchandise to attract students, build community, and support […]
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Trade Show Prep Checklist: What to Order, When to Order, and How to Stand Out
Trade shows remain one of the most powerful brand-building opportunities in 2025. Whether you’re launching a new product, expanding into new markets, or reconnecting with industry peers, your booth presence—and […]
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How to Use Promotional Products to Boost Year-End Giving Campaigns
Year-end giving remains the most critical fundraising season for nonprofits, schools, and community organizations. With over 30% of annual donations arriving in the final quarter—and GivingTuesday alone generating $3.6 billion […]
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What Makes a Promo Product ‘Retail-Ready’? A Guide to Shelf-Worthy Merchandise
In the promotional products industry, “retail-ready” used to mean a product looked good enough to sell. In 2025, it means much more. With branded merchandise now competing for attention in […]
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Branded Merchandise for Breweries and Taprooms: What Customers Actually Keep
With more than 9,700 craft breweries operating in the U.S. as of 2024, the competition for customer attention is more intense than ever. In this crowded landscape, breweries are turning […]
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Promo Products for Mental Health Campaigns: Messaging That Supports and Protects
In 2025, mental health awareness is no longer confined to a single month—it’s a year-round priority for schools, nonprofits, healthcare providers, and employers. Promotional products are playing a vital role […]
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How Financial Advisors Use Branded Items to Build Trust and Visibility in 2025
In 2025, financial advisors face a landscape shaped by digital saturation, shifting client expectations, and increasing competition from robo-advisors and DIY platforms. To stand out, advisors are turning to promotional […]
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Promotional Product Trends in Real Estate: What’s Working in 2025
In 2025, promotional products in real estate are no longer just branded pens or fridge magnets—they’re strategic tools for building trust, driving engagement, and reinforcing local expertise. As the market […]
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Get Savvy with These Tech-Forward Reusable Promo Item Options
It’s safe to say that our civilization is firmly entrenched in the digital age. It seems as though each new dawn brings another device or gadget to the marketplace, giving […]
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9 Smart Promo Strategies for the Beverage Industry
You make craft beverages, and your customers love them. Yet you’re not growing as fast as you like. Or maybe you are, but want to increase your capital in an […]
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Attract Funding and Students with Well-Branded Campus Events
While common perception holds that colleges just sort of are, existing from hundreds of years in the past into perpetuity without any effort on their part, that’s not the case […]
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10+ Easy Ways to Promote Your Nonprofit
Nonprofit marketing is some of the most important, yet some of the most challenging, today. Because the whole idea of nonprofits is that they don’t bring in profits and that […]
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Should You Hire a Logo Designer? 4 Factors to Consider
A logo is a crucial element in any brand, and indeed any business. Think about the logos we recognize without thinking twice: The dual-toned abstract shape of Pepsi. The cute […]
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How to Make Your Promotional Products Reflect an Authentic Corporate Identity
A critical element in branding is letting your prospects know exactly who you are. While you can convey that with words and deeds, you can do so much faster with […]
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7 Tips for a Great Logo
The dreaded logo. At first blush, it seems like one of the more exciting aspects of building or rebranding a business. It’s fun. It’s visual. You get to take creative […]
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How to Stay Modern with Your Promotional Gifts
In the digital age, we see new products come out every year. Some of them have massive staying power, such as the iPhone. Others … notsomuch. (Looking at you, Apple […]
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Top 10 Uses of Promotional Products
If you’ve ever wondered how promotional products should play into your marketing game, you’re not alone. These goodies can keep customers coming back for more and clients loyal over years, […]
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9 Ways to Use Promotional Products for Hospital Marketing
Hospitals are a cornerstone of health here in America and around the world. We rely on them for everything from annual checkups to prenatal medicine to help in life-threatening emergencies. […]
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10 Best Business Gift Ideas for the Holidays
There are so many potential uses for reusable business promo items that it’s hard to know where to start in crafting a good marketing plan. While overwhelm is a natural […]
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How Churches Can Benefit from Promotional Products
For millennia, churches in particular and spiritual organizations in generatal have built structures in which to practice sacred rights, commune with one another through song and prayer, and strengthen community […]
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10 Brilliant Ideas for Reusable Promo Items
It’s true that choosing the right promotional products for your business can pose a major challenge. With so many options, it’s hard to know where to start – and even […]
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Understanding the True Staying Power of Promotional Products
We’re all familiar with promotional products. They make their presence felt with every trip to the grocery store, every phone number or email address we jot down on that notepad, […]
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12 Insider Secrets of Prepping for a Trade Show
Trade shows are one of the most effective means of marketing. Considering they also help you build your industry contacts and deepen your knowledge of your chosen subject, they’re hands-down […]
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The Real Definition of “Reusable” and Why It Matters to Your Business
The word “reusable” is so rampant in today’s public consciousness that it’s hard to believe there ever existed a time when it did not also exist. Yet there was such […]
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Most Popular Types of Promotional Products for Amazing Results
Before you commit yourself to a promotional products campaign, it only makes sense to do some quick research on which items produce the best results. There are many ways to […]
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How to Use Promotional Products Effectively
Your considering promotional products for your next marketing effort. First, let us congratulate you on a wise choice. Promo items have some of the greatest market penetration, highest impressions among […]
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The ROI of Branded Promotional Products
If you’re struggling to get more clients and customers to your door, it’s time to sit down and make a better plan for that marketing budget. Many small businesses wisely […]
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10 Simple Steps to Branding Your Company
You know you need a brand. You know the other guy has one. You know prospective clients and customers will whiz right on by if they don’t sense a strong […]
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How to Choose the Right Promotional Products for Your Business
If you’re like any other business, you wouldn’t say no to higher conversions, greater customer loyalty and better margins on your products and services. And if you would say no, […]
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What Green Promotional Products Can Do for Your Brand
In this day and age, “green” is no longer a gimmick or a novelty. It’s a true way of life, and one that to which clients and customers expect to […]
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