Using promotional items is a great classic way for companies give out to increase brand awareness and boost revenue. For instance, a shop may give out branded shopping bags to customers which would advertise it anywhere the bag goes. 

To get a good return on investment, companies often give out functional promotional items that are likely to be used in public. Some examples are wearable items like hats and t-shirts, water bottles, bags, etc. 

Unfortunately, hundreds of promotional items get tossed due to a perceived lack of value. Consumers don’t want to use or wear ugly or low-quality items. Products that consumers don’t have a use for also get trashed or discarded in an obscure drawer. 

Are you worried about which promotional items you should get for your company? Keep reading for the best functional promotional items that will be lovingly used by your consumers. 

While fanny packs may not be something that you see often, they actually are becoming a huge trend in recent years. In fact, these accessories have made up about a full 25% of the fashion accessory industry's growth!

As a business, you likely are looking for new and unique promotional product concepts. If that's true, custom fanny packs are a marketing idea that's just fallen into your lap... no pun intended. Read on to learn why you should use these awesome customized bags to showcase your brand name, logo, and beyond.

Preventing the spread of germs has never been more important than it is now. Unfortunately, you may not always have access to soap and warm water. However, it's still possible to prevent the spread of germs and keep yourself safe by using hand sanitizer!

Making sure you know how to use hand sanitizer and when it's necessary can help keep you protected from unwanted germs. Read further to learn more about proper hand sanitizer use. 

Are you still using plastic shopping bags? What about tiny purses that won't fit your necessities? If you are, the canvas tote bag will quickly become your new best friend.

Canvas tote bags are one of the top trends in fashion, but they've been around for decades. These sustainable, fashionable, and practical bags are ideal for many different kinds of people. 

For more on how this unique bag came to be, read on.

One year ago, face masks were only worn by doctors, bank robbers, and superheroes. This is certainly not the case anymore! All members of the general public are now encouraged and in some cases, required to wear a face mask.  

Millions of Americans went from never wearing a face mask to wearing one every day. To meet this new demand for masks, there are countless options to choose from. Read on to learn why you should be wearing a 3-ply face mask.  

Having a cool tote bag design is a great way to personalize your accessory. Whether it's to promote a business or just to show off your personality, it's a fun and creative way to get your voice out there.

Designing a tote bag is a lot of fun, but it requires work and the right tools. Finding the right graphic design tools to use can be a trial in and of itself. Let's take a look at a few great options.