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Identity Promotional Solutions Your Trusted Branded Apparel & Swag Partner Since 1996

09/15/2026

🎁 I NEED YOUR OPINION!

I work with businesses all the time that want to give branded gifts to employees, customers, clients, event attendees, etc.

But here’s the big question…

What do people ACTUALLY want to receive?

Forget what the company giving the gift thinks you want. 😂 I want to hear from the people receiving them!

If someone was giving you a quality branded gift, what would you be most excited to get?

👕 Apparel — hoodies, jackets, hats, etc.
🥤 Drinkware — tumblers, water bottles, coffee mugs
💻 Desk/tech accessories
🍫 Food Gifts
🚗 Automotive or travel items
🏠 Something useful for home
🧊 Coolers, bags or outdoor gear
🎁 A gift card or online gift experience where YOU choose your gift
✨ Something completely different?

And if you’re the person responsible for BUYING gifts for employees or customers, I’d love your perspective too. What do you like giving?

I’m genuinely curious. What branded item have you received that you actually loved and USED? And what kinds of things usually end up in the junk drawer or donation pile? 😂

Drop your answer below! 👇

💡Did you know? 64% of consumers say they'd use a promotional pen EVERY DAY. 🖊️Sometimes we get so caught up looking for ...
08/11/2026

💡Did you know? 64% of consumers say they'd use a promotional pen EVERY DAY. 🖊️

Sometimes we get so caught up looking for the newest promotional product that we forget how effective the basics can be.

A good branded pen gets used. It sits on desks, rides in vehicles, gets handed to customers—and inevitably gets "borrowed" by someone who never gives it back. 😉

And every time that happens, your logo goes along for the ride.

Promotional products don't have to be complicated to work. They just need to be useful.

Sometimes a great $1 pen can do more advertising than you'd ever expect.

****I love my Sharpie S Gels. You may find them around town at resturaunts as I always replace the pens in the receipt books with my promo pens!

Check out that bottom pen! That was when we only had the 612 area code 🤣 and my former company was in the old Snyders Mall! Talk about old....This pen is from the 1900's

Source: ASI 2026 Ad Impressions Study, published June 18, 2026.

08/10/2026

💡Did you know? 66% of consumers say they'd rather receive FEWER high-quality promotional products than MORE inexpensive ones.

This is something I talk about with clients all the time.

Sometimes the smartest thing we can do with your promotional budget is buy less.

I'd much rather help you put 250 really great products into the hands of the right people than order 1,000 cheap items just because we can.

Because your logo is going on that product.

And whether we like it or not, the quality of the product becomes a reflection of the quality of your business.

More isn't always better.

Better is better.

💡Did you know? A simple desk accessory can do more than organize a workspace—it can strengthen your brand.Research shows...
08/01/2026

💡Did you know? A simple desk accessory can do more than organize a workspace—it can strengthen your brand.

Research shows 83% of people have a more favorable impression of a company after receiving a branded desk or office accessory.

I love recommending products that become part of someone's everyday routine. A phone stand, wireless charger, or desktop organizer isn't just appreciated the day it's received—it's used every day after that.

That's the difference between a giveaway and a marketing investment.

The best promotional products don't compete for attention. They earn it by being genuinely useful.

💡Did you know? A quality branded jacket or quarter-zip can generate around 9,000 brand impressions over its lifetime.Tha...
07/31/2026

💡Did you know? A quality branded jacket or quarter-zip can generate around 9,000 brand impressions over its lifetime.

That's why I always encourage my clients to think beyond the price tag.

If your employees genuinely enjoy wearing the apparel you provide, they'll wear it far beyond the office—running errands, attending community events, traveling, or grabbing coffee.

Every wear is another opportunity for your brand to be seen.

The goal isn't just to put your logo on apparel. It's to create apparel people are proud to wear. That's where branded apparel becomes one of the smartest marketing investments you can make.

Head on down to Grey and Grove downtown Hudson and see all the sweet new merch that just dropped! Tackle twill, puff emb...
07/30/2026

Head on down to Grey and Grove downtown Hudson and see all the sweet new merch that just dropped! Tackle twill, puff embroidery and water based screen printing ink oh my!

💡Did you know? Consumers rank promotional products as their favorite form of advertising.That might sound surprising unt...
07/30/2026

💡Did you know? Consumers rank promotional products as their favorite form of advertising.

That might sound surprising until you think about it.

Nobody gets excited about another pop-up ad.

But people love receiving a quality sweatshirt, a premium tumbler, or a useful gift they'll actually keep.

The difference is simple: one interrupts your day; the other improves it.

That's why I love what I do. I don't just help businesses put logos on products—I help them create positive experiences that customers, employees, and clients remember.

The best marketing isn't always the loudest. Sometimes it's the most useful.

💡Did you know? 80% of people keep a promotional T-shirt for at least a year.That's a great reminder that branded apparel...
07/29/2026

💡Did you know? 80% of people keep a promotional T-shirt for at least a year.

That's a great reminder that branded apparel isn't just about printing a logo—it's about creating something people actually want to wear.

When I'm helping clients choose apparel, I'm thinking beyond the event day. Will it be comfortable? Will it fit well? Is it something employees or customers will reach for again next month... and next year?

Because the best branded apparel doesn't end up in the back of a closet.

It becomes someone's favorite shirt—and that's when your marketing really starts to pay off. 👕

💡Did you know? A branded power bank can do more than charge a phone—it can strengthen your brand.Research shows 79% of c...
07/28/2026

💡Did you know? A branded power bank can do more than charge a phone—it can strengthen your brand.

Research shows 79% of consumers are more likely to do business with a company after receiving a promotional power bank.

I love products like this because they're practical. They solve a real problem, whether someone is traveling, attending a conference, working remotely, or spending the day at a ball tournament.

The best promotional products aren't chosen because they're trendy.

They're chosen because they make someone's day a little easier.

When your brand is associated with being helpful, you create something far more valuable than a logo impression—you build trust. 🔋

💡Did you know? A branded blanket is one of the most effective premium corporate gifts you can give.According to the late...
07/27/2026

💡Did you know? A branded blanket is one of the most effective premium corporate gifts you can give.

According to the latest ASI research, 88% of people say they'd have a more favorable impression of a company after receiving one.

Why? Because it's not just another promotional product—it's something people genuinely enjoy using.

Whether it's keeping warm at a football game, curling up with a good book, or relaxing at home after a long day, a quality blanket becomes part of life's everyday moments.

That's the kind of branding I love helping clients create.

The best promotional products don't just showcase your logo—they make people feel appreciated. And those are the brands people remember. 🧺

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