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Swag Reviews

Hand Warmers

Hand Warmers

Here's an item that falls under the $2.25/ea range and would be a a practical giveway for a race, golf outing, shooting range or part of a  welcome kit at your winter conference in Lake Tahoe. It will provide up to 10 hours of heat when you it need it most and people...

Dash 17oz Acrylic Tumbler

Dash 17oz Acrylic Tumbler

Unfortunately the special notes section is enough to scare me away and if its primary use is water consumption, the 17oz size just doesn't cut. I will say this is an excellent decorator and you can do some serious branding on this item. A gloss ink against a...

Storm Creek© Overachiever Vest

Storm Creek© Overachiever Vest

Ready to perform better and take your industry by storm? Try this vest on for size and see how good you look and feel. Has the classic look of wool without the itch. Well styled for the office, and sporty enough for the outdoors. Storm Creek upcycles plastic bottles...

Pilot© MR Retro Pop Collections Pens

Pilot© MR Retro Pop Collections Pens

Looking for a tasteful conservative gift that has some attitude with it's swanky colors? This collection from Pilot Pens could be your answer. Pilot is the oldest and largest writing instrument manufacturer in Japan with over 100 years experience. This is what they do...

Liquid Fusion 25oz Vacuum Insulated Steel Wine Carafe/Bottle

Liquid Fusion 25oz Vacuum Insulated Steel Wine Carafe/Bottle

From a fashion standpoint this stainless steel wine carafe is good looking. The rose gold finish and cork upper lid is for the sommelier on the go. Holds a full bottle of wine (750ml or 25 oz) and the spout for dripless pouring makes perfect sense. Can it also be used...

Outdoor Cap Watch Cap

Outdoor Cap Watch Cap

For the cold weather, keep your employees and customers warm with this simple no frills watch cap. Made of a polyester super stretch knit with a 2.5" cuff. Starting at 48 qty, expect to pay around $10-12/ea with embroidery. Great for hikes, cheering the Browns, and...

Industry Insights

The Evolution of Workplace Wellness

The Evolution of Workplace Wellness

“Corporate Wellness” has evolved dramatically over the last few years. Wellness used to primarily refer to employee’s physical health – with programs providing pedometers…

Got Time for Your Big Marketing Ideas?

Got Time for Your Big Marketing Ideas?

Most marketing professionals are expected to create and manage “big idea” projects – yet their departments’ resources are usually stretched too thin to execute them.

Think of Social Media as Rental Property

Think of Social Media as Rental Property

It’s a reminder to “Build on land you own”. Social platforms own your followers and can drive their behavior. So, what this means for businesses relying on social media?