UV light destroys the DNA of pathogens—like bacteria and viruses—making it an innovative way to fight germs. UV light requires no water or alcohol, which also makes it a great way to germ-bust delicate items like electronics. Show your employees and customers how much you care about their health and safety throughout the year with branded UV sanitizing products! Here are 3 of our favorites:
Move over, purification tablets, and expensive bottled water! The ASOBU UV Light Hydro Bottle offers a unique way to purify and clean your water using UV light. Simply press the button on the lid, and enjoy fresh, clean water in as little as 5 minutes.
The UV light and battery are built right into the lid for durability. Each battery charge lasts up to 2 weeks and is USB rechargeable. The bottle is double-walled, vacuum-insulated stainless steel and keeps drinks hot for up to 12 hours or cold for up to 24. Add your brand’s logo to the bottle, and your customers will thank you every time they take a sip. Check out how it works by clicking here.
Studies show that cell phones contain 18x more bacteria than a public restroom. Yikes. The PhoneSoap 3.0 Sanitizer + Charger—featured on both SharkTank and MythBusters—uses UV light to eliminate germs and bacteria from your phone, keys, credit card, jewelry, or any other small, high-use, hard-to-clean items.
UV light penetrates nooks and crannies, making it an excellent choice for small, intricate items like electronics. The sanitizing cycle only takes 10 minutes and can be interrupted at any time. PhoneSoap is compatible with all phone chargers and is big enough to sanitize most smartphones. Take a closer look at how it works by clicking here.
Kill up to 99.9% of germs on any hard surface with the ultra-portable UV-C Stick! Simply hold the light 3–10 cm away from the intended surface, and allow the UV light to work its magic. Each wand comes with a travel lanyard and charging cord for ultimate convenience and can be custom-printed with your brand’s logo or message. Check out how it works by clicking here.
At Elite Promotional Marketing, we’re proud to provide innovative, branded promotional products that employees and customers want to use. Connect with us to get started creating your own branded gift items, and show your employees and customers how much you appreciate them. Reach out to your Elite sales consultant, email us at info@elitepromomarketing.com, or visit us at one of our locations.
With air travel being limited due to COVID-19, road trips are a great way to get out and experience a change of scenery. Check out these road trip essentials that are perfect for marketing your brand and ideal for a summer vacation on the go!
Our sugar-free peppermint gum pack has a “gumelope,” and is the perfect branded merchandise to show off your logo! Nobody wants bad breath, especially when you’re confined in a car! Branded gum is the perfect functional and fun product they’ll be sure to pack.
Pair a retail brand with your brand - this 6-piece Wrigley’s gum pack allows you to say everything you need to say about your company using the front and back imprint areas. Get creative with your artwork and create a visual marketing promotional piece that really gives them something to chew on!
Stay hydrated with the Thor Copper Vacuum Insulated Bottle! This water bottle features a durable, double-wall stainless steel vacuum construction with copper insulation, which allows your beverage to stay cold for 48 hours and hot for at least 12 hours. The construction also prevents condensation on the outside of the bottle and fits standard vehicle cup holders.
Did you know that this product was recently named Best Tech Accessory by the Counselor Product Design Awards 2019? The Gravitis™ Wireless Car Charger uses wireless charging technology to charge your devices, cord-free, for effortless navigation and one-touch control!
Keep yourself organized on the road with the Deluxe Toiletry Bag that has a spot for everything you need. This bag features 3 zippered compartments and interior organization—perfect for toiletries or even electronics!
What do you do when you see a nice picnic spot while on the road? Pull over! Make your picnic better with the Buffalo Plaid Field & Co.® Picnic blanket. It’s made with polar-fleece and foam padding with PEVA backing for a comfy seat! It also comes with a pocket that’s ideal for storing mobile devices or other picnic necessities.
Get close and personal with the double Lazy Bear Chair! This comfy seat is the perfect promotion and is equipped with two stem glass holders on either side, padded armrests, and comes with a carry bag.
With the Koozie® Kamp Hammock, you can explore the wilderness and always have a place to hang! This strong, nautical-grade, nylon hammock is compact and lightweight but can hold a weight capacity of up to 500 lbs!
Finally, if you’re hitting the road, it’s always smart to have an emergency kit on hand. Roadside emergency kits are available at many different price points and are a must-have for anyone who drives! This kit, as an example, comes packaged in a heavy-duty bag that gets branded with your logo and includes some really handy pieces: a reflective warning triangle, booster cables, flashlight, spare fuses, bungee cable, poncho & vest, and some first aid supplies.
Providing branded products for the summer holidays that can be taken along on road trips will increase brand awareness and positive associations toward your organization. We can even help you create a kit of a few items together to make the ultimate road trip pack! Reach out to your Elite sales consultant to get started by emailing us at info@elitepromomarketing.com, or visiting one of our locations.
For many of us, nature is our happy place. There’s a good reason why! Outdoor activity has proven mental and physical health benefits. Spending time in nature has been proven to reduce depression and anxiety, and a good hike gets your heart rate up and works your muscles. Outdoor gear is a fantastic way to have your business noticed because mountain apparel is a hot fashion trend right now and it’s perfect for the cooler summer nights and transitioning into fall. Here are some of our favourite pieces that will show off your company logo and turn heads on the trails!
The Juneau Knit Hoody is a fantastic option for your clients on those days where the air has a little more chill than normal. The soft knitted fleece, scuba hood and low-profile, zippered hand warming pockets are perfect for keeping your customers cozy, stylish, and rocking your brand.
This lightweight layer of fleece is a classically styled pullover that is as stylish on the urban streets as it is on a summit. The high collar provides core temperature regulation and a cozy fit. As a bonus, you can warm your hands inside the brushed tricot kanga pocket and truly enjoy those crisp fall days.
Those fall showers aren’t going to rain on your parade when you put on this raincoat! With its light thermal insulation, ultrasonically welded seams, extra high insulated collar, and adjustable snap cuffs, this jacket keeps you & your brand dry and stylish in the wettest conditions.
The Stavanger Thermal Vest is the ideal layer to grab as you head out the door for a stroll to enjoy the vibrant colours of nature. Movement is easy thanks to the ergonomic fit and it even folds into a travel pillow, in case you get tuckered out from all that fresh, crisp air!
When the days get colder, you need something that can handle the job of keeping you toasty. This puffer jacket includes a full-coverage hood and ultralight polyfill baffles. Just like the Stavanger Thermal Vest, this jacket also turns into a travel pillow, providing you with a comfortable place to rest your head.
Looking to add some of this apparel to your company’s collection? Reach out to your Elite sales consultant, email us info@elitepromomarketing.com, or visit us at one of our locations.
We only have one planet Earth and it’s imperative to protect it; that’s why plantable promotional products are so great – they let you promote your brand while being environmentally savvy. Here are some ideas for how you can grow your brand and spread and eco-friendly message:
These items are the perfect swag for marketing your business while promoting a zero-waste mentality.
These gorgeous, zero-waste pencils are made of PEFC or FSC certified wood, graphite, and non-GMO seeds. Sprout pencil is available in your choice of 4 seeds: Basil, Daisy, Forget-Me-Not, or Cherry Tomato. This earth-friendly product will allow people to release their inner creativity and grow something beautiful!
These colourful, zero-waste products are available in many different shapes and 26 seed paper colours, making them ideal for all kinds of promotions! Choose the one that suits your company best or with similar colours to match your branding.
This dual-purpose bookmark can be used to hold your place, and you can colour it in for some extra relaxation. It’s fun for both adults or children and will remind them of your company! Once your client’s book is finished, these bookmarks can be planted in a sunny patch of their yard to grow beautiful wildflowers!
All of the garden packs come in biodegradable corn plastic packaging!
This veggie garden lets you grow your own carrots, lettuce, and tomatoes! With this eco-friendly promotional product, you can give your clients the chance to grow their own garden-fresh vegetables!
Who doesn’t love a cute herb garden for their kitchen? This environmentally-friendly promotion is perfect for the spring and summer, when you can grow your own basil, parsley, and oregano!
Grow your own wildflowers with this cute promotional product! Each piece is made with non-GMO wildflower seed paper in your choice of colours, so you can match them to your branding!
We love these Earth themed seed bombs that will help grow habitats for important pollinators. Each seed bomb is made from post-consumer material and is the perfect gift to celebrate our planet and affirm your brand’s connection to the environment and the importance of environmental issues.
At Elite Promotional Marketing, we have access to a wide range of plantable, environmentally-friendly products that can be co-branded. Reach out to your Elite sales consultant, email us info@elitepromomarketing.com, or visit us at one of our locations.
At Elite Promotional Marketing, we are proud to help you celebrate your most important occasions. From sports tournaments to long-term work anniversaries, we take great pleasure in knowing we help you remember the many achievements in life.
We have more than 1500 awards for you to choose from and our in-house production department can customize them all with engraving, lasering, or sublimation for an exceptionally quick turnaround. Elite Promotional Marketing has been in the custom awards business since 1952, so we have extensive experience working with organizations, businesses, schools, and teams to create tailored awards.
Want to know more? Here’s a list of some of our fan-favorite award options:
As children, we all have fond memories of being recognized for a great performance, be it academic, athletic, or artistic, and earning our first medal.
Our product library has a wide selection of designs and options for medals & ribbons to suit all situations. Whether you’re hosting a soccer tournament, a decathlon, or you simply want to recognize the dedication of certain students, we have the awards & ribbons you need to make every winner feel special.
There is almost nothing as rewarding as seeing your name or your team’s name on a plaque. All of your consistent efforts to succeed have paid off and are on display for the world to see.
From awards that display an annual winner of a specific tournament to the recognition offered for a specific individual’s contributions to a goal, Elite Promotional Marketing has options to suit every occasion.
Taking home a trophy has always been a satisfying experience. Hoisting it over your head as you celebrate with your team is the Kodak moment we all know and love.
No matter the occasion, we have trophies to celebrate every victory! From traditional trophies to awards that make you look like you belong on a red carpet, we can help everyone earn that picture-perfect time in the spotlight.
Nothing feels quite as glamorous or remarkable as a crystal award. If trophies demonstrate determination and skill, crystal awards speak deeply of professional excellence and teamwork. When you receive one, you know you’ve truly earned it and can be proud of your hard work.
These awards can be as standard or as unique as you’d like, with shapes as varied as the individuals who have earned them.
Preparing for an award ceremony? Reach out to your Elite sales consultant, email us info@elitepromomarketing.com or visit us at one of our locations to purchase your selection of awards.
Nowadays, sustainability has taken center stage when it comes to merchandise. These EcoSmart® products are not only made with environmentally-friendly materials, but the purchase of them helps give back to the community as well! One percent of EcoSmart® sales are donated to environmental nonprofits Well Aware and One Tree Planted—which means by choosing EcoSmart®, you're helping the planet in more ways than one.
Take a look at some of our favorite EcoSmart® products.
Eco-friendly products are all about being in tune and kind to mother nature. On your client’s next outdoor excursion, make sure they are repping your brand in comfort and style with the Joris Eco Softshell Jacket (available in both men’s and women’s sizing) or this recycled cotton twill tote, manufactured from 80% recycled cotton fiber.
Harness the power of plants and recyclable fibers in your next promo idea with the Wheat Straw Wireless Charging Pad, or our Reclaim RPET Refillable JournalBook®. The journal features an RPET and recycled leather cover, 6" x 9" refill of 80 sheets of recycled lined paper, ribbon page marker, and a handy elastic pen loop on the spine. The two items will fit perfectly in the Aft Recycled 15” Computer Backpack—three great additions for any eco-conscious person on the go..
Eating out produces a significant amount of single-use waste that ends up going into landfills or polluting our oceans. If you are looking for an eco-friendly alternative that will leave a lasting impression but also last the test of time, look no further than the following sustainable options created with natural and recycled materials.
We offer items such as our Tundra Recycled Lunch Cooler and the eye-catching PLA Utensil Set—perfect for lunch at the office! If you are looking to create a conversation starter, why not try out some sustainable branded swag such as the uniquely designed Stackable Bamboo Fiber Bento Box, or keep your brew toasty with the Dagon Wheat Straw mug?
Let’s explore some EcoSmart® products for your brand! Stop by one of our showrooms or contact us to see how you can work eco-friendly products into your branded merchandise.
An online store not only allows you to showcase your brand and cause, but it can also be used as an awards platform or a revenue generator for your organization. As one of the many services we offer at Elite Promotional Marketing, we would love to help you create an online store for your organization.
Read on to learn more about the options available to you, and why it’s beneficial to take the time to develop you own online store as a tool to support branding, recognition, or apparel programs.
Our skillful staff can build online stores for your branded products, such as promotional goods, team attire, and employee apparel, as well as stores for internal use that allow employees to redeem awards for recognition, service, and safety.
Our stores can be customized to your requirements and we ensure that every product showcased within your shop product will meet your branding guidelines. We will also take care of the fulfillment of orders, which includes product preparation, printing, and shipping. Sounds pretty good, right?
When it comes to online shops, Elite offers two levels: Customized Online Shops and Templated Online Shops.
We’ll first take a look at the Customized option.
Customized Online Shops are ones that are uniquely tailored to your organization’s requirements. They are mainly used for “long-term” shops that need to be accessible for years to come. With these shops, our web developer & programs team work closely with clients to build the online store to meet the functionality desired and then consistently maintain the store, update & re-stock products, and provide any required reporting about the store’s performance & items.
The three most common styles of Customized Online Stores we build are: Standard Cart, Award Cart, and Points Cart.
The Standard Cart option is a general shopping cart set-up, which is best for promotional items or apparel. Shop visitors can select their items, add them to a cart, and complete payment upon checkout.
The Award Cart is a tiered site, which requires approval from a manager before an order is fulfilled and completed. For example, an employee can choose an item for recognition like a watch for years of service, or a custom pen for perfect attendance. Once the purchase is approved by your management team the employee’s selection will be printed, packaged, and shipped straight to their doorstep or to your organization for distribution.
The Points Cart is a great way to incentivize employee benchmarks and achievements. They are awarded points by their superiors based on KPIs like performance, safety, and attendance goals. The employee then logs into the store and spends their earned points like cash.
The newest online shop offering at Elite is that of Templated Online Shops. These shops are inexpensive and quick to set up, however, they don’t allow for the many different customizations that you can have tailored to your shop with the aforementioned Customized Online Shops.
If you’re after an online shop that’s quick & simple, this style of shop is for you!
We offer two types of Templated Online Shops: Pop Up Shops & Company Shops, and we have found that these shops are best utilized for ordering platforms for items such as camp apparel, franchise merchandise, and school spirit wear.
There are many benefits to developing an online store for your organization; whether it be to help facilitate centralized promotional buying or to incentivize and support employee recognition, online stores are easily accessible and show off your brand 24/7/365. They provide a contactless way of processing orders at the shopper’s convenience and allow you a simplified way of getting your brand into the hands of your stakeholders.
With Elite Promotional Marketing, creating and stocking your store merchandise is simple as our team can place your messaging and logo on a wide variety of items and apparel. These products provide effortless advertising opportunities and act as a visual reminder of your brand to customers & employees for years to come.
Ready to get started on your own online store? Our knowledgeable sales consultants are on hand to recommend the best store type for your organization. Reach out to your Elite sales consultant, email us at info@elitepromomarketing.com, or visit us at one of our locations.
As we all spend more time at home, millions of people are diving deep into their favourite games and online competitions. If you’re looking for a way to reach your clients and show you understand them, why not get in on the action with gamer-friendly promotional products?
Here's a look at a few top products to get your brand ready to win impressions with gamers.
Looking to help your clients keep their desks clean and decorative?
Invest in some of our high-quality gaming mats made of ultra-soft materials to keep your brand and message always front and center!
Cold feet aren’t just something people get before a big event; it also happens when we spend long hours working and gaming at our desks.
Help your clients stay comfy with customizable socks that can have your logo or slogan printed all over them.
There’s nothing worse than being in the middle of an online match and suddenly feeling thirsty.
Spare your clients the nightmare of leaving their team behind and running AFK with these sleek, & large (40L!) stainless steel water bottles—keeping them hydrated all the way up the competitive ladder.
Nobody likes a dirty screen that makes their eyes work harder, so we are proud to offer this excellent screen cleaner package!
Help your clients reduce strain on their eyes, take care of their devices, and notice that cloaked unit before the rest of their team with a crystal clear screen!
Focusing in on a project or game requires being sealed off from the world, and there’s no better brand to trust than Skull Candy!
Get these branded high-quality headsets to your clients, and be there for them whenever they need to tune out the distractions around them.
Whether it’s an office chair or gaming chair, sitting down all day without the proper lumbar support can lead to serious pain.
Give your lower back the support it needs with these decorative pillows that are soft to the touch and are sturdy against your chair.
Virtual reality is making huge advances these days, and people can experience VR in the comfort of their own homes.
Help your clients experience the latest and greatest in entertainment with these brandable virtual reality headsets.
Plenty of people decorate their laptops to showcase their favourite bands, brands, and businesses.
Help them express themselves and promote your company, while they’re at it with our extensive selection of custom sticker options.
Everybody has an inner gamer, and by utilizing trendy, useful and attractive promotional products, you can beat out the competition and stay on top of the leaderboard.
Reach out to your Elite sales consultant, email us at info@elitepromomarketing.com, or visit us at one of our locations.
It’s hard to resist a cute, furry face. Did you know that Canadians spent almost $9 billion on their pets in 2018? It’s clear that people love to pamper their pets and love seeing & interacting with other animals, which is why pets make great brand ambassadors!
They bring smiles to people’s faces and in turn help associate positive feelings toward your brand. So why not promote your brand and get brand impressions by giving away branded merchandise for pets? Read on to get the scoop on our top recommendations for pet related promo items.
The only thing cuter than a dog wearing a bandana is a dog wearing a bandana with your branding on it. Social media users love posting photos of their furry friends—the hashtag #pets has been used over 66 million times on Instagram alone!
Imagine the reach your brand could get when you post a photo of a furry friend wearing a bandana or other merchandise with your logo on it – more likes, more comments, more shares, and more exposure!
Who says party favours are just for kids? Promote your brand, and reach new customers with these custom-printed treat boxes filled with delicious dog treats. Choose between turkey patties or a classic bone shape, each with a shelf life of 12 weeks.
Pet parents with retrievers know how long a game of fetch can last. Now imagine having customers see your brand every time their dog brings the ball back!
These tennis ball toss toys are made with a high-quality Tuff Ball™ attached to a branded lanyard to make throwing the ball a more enjoyable experience. It even floats!
We can’t forget about our feline friends! BOINKS!® are fun for both humans and cats. Simply scrunch the plastic mesh tube in your hand, and watch it fly up to 30 feet! Your cats will go crazy chasing it around the house, and your customers will remember your brand name every time they pick it up to play. Sounds like a win/win to us.
Don’t get caught on the trail without clean water! This ASOBU® reusable water bottle comes with a detachable stainless steel & plastic bowl on the bottom, making it a great choice for both you and your dog or adventure cat.
The double-wall insulated stainless steel bottle keeps cold liquids cool for 24 hours, and looks great with your logo printed on the side!
You can never have too many dog leashes, which is why adding your branding to a leash and including it in a promotion is a great way to impress and attract customers.
Plus, your branding will be seen by everyone who asks to stop and pet the dog while out on a walk, increasing your reach even further.
Bone-A-Fide Wheat Straw Baggie Dispenser
Just because you have to dispose of your pet’s waste doesn’t mean you can’t protect the planet in the process. This bag dispenser is made from wheat straw—an innovative alternative to traditional plastic—making it a great choice for eco-friendly businesses and their customers.
Each dispenser comes with a carrying hook and 15 baggies—and 1% of all sales are donated to non-profit environmental protection organizations.
Fire Hydrant Pet Waste Bag Dispenser
If you’re looking for something that’s budget friendly and a little more unexpected, this fun fire hydrant shaped waste bag dispenser will be sure to garner attention for your brand!
Take advantage of the booming pet product industry, and showcase your brand in a new way with branded products from Elite Promotional Marketing.
Many retail brand products have a high perceived value and adding your company’s logo to a retail piece, also known as co-branding, is a great way to create impressive & valued merchandise for your employees and stakeholders. Brand names turn heads, and co-branding will not only get your company noticed, but allow you to adopt the positive feelings associated with the retail brand!
Here’s a look at 20 of the most popular retail brands we enable our clients to co-brand with:place? Here are just a few of our favorite philanthropic brand items!
Nike has a high brand recognition and is known for its commitment to performance and sport. It’s the perfect choice to co-brand with to create athletic swag that you know will be worn over and over again!
Cutter & Buck is famous for its upscale golf clothing and corporate wear. Their pieces can easily go from the golf course, to the office, to a night out with friends.
This brand is the epitome of outdoor recreation products! North Face branded merchandise will give your stakeholders highly valued gear for their next adventure!
Adidas is known for its comfortable sportswear that can double as leisure-wear. These sharp-looking pieces are perfect for work or play!
Under Armour is well known for its sportswear & casual apparel. The brand is synonymous with athleisure wear and has a very high perceived value!
Oakley apparel & accessories make great gifts for outdoor sport enthusiasts. The brand is also trendy & stylish enough to be used for golf or corporate casual wear.
With cozy & soft co-branded fleeces from Columbia, your stakeholders will be able to stay warm around the office or enjoy them on their days off!
Spyder is known for its high-end skiing apparel, and is the world’s largest ski specialty brand! A co-branded Spyder garment is sure to get your brand noticed on and off the ski hill.
Eddie Bauer is a widely recognized clothing brand that has options for every lifestyle! These co-branded retail products are perfect for the office, home, or the great outdoors
Your stakeholders will love co-branded clothing from this classic Canadian brand! Not only is it highly recognizable and well-known, it’s extremely comfortable and durable.
This brand is highly known for its name and elastic fit technology. Its hats come in a wide variety styles including classic hats, v-flex twill caps and mesh-backed trucker hats. All styles come in many different colours, so you can customize based on your organization’s branding.
Why not give people something to improve their golf game? Originally founded in 1932, this company is known for its passion and commitment to the sport!
Recently regaining the spotlight and garnering much attention with the younger generation, Champion specializes in sportswear, and creates high-quality pieces that will stand the test of time. A sturdy duffel bag or a trendy fanny pack are ideal for giveaways and prizes!
Herschel is a Canadian company known for its high-quality, retro backpacks and bags. These are great items that could be used as a work bag or on your next trip!
Carhartt is a cult-classic brand that’s trusted for its high-quality and durable workwear, fire resistant clothing, and hunting gear. If your organization has employees who work in the trades, these co-branded retail products are the ideal choice.
Leatherman is an American brand of multitools and knives made for ease, capability, and a portable hand tool with multiple functions!
This brand is currently one of the most popular drinkware brands known for its quality and style.
This brand is newer to the drinkware scene, but already incredibly popular! Corkcicle is an easily recognizable, trendy brand with high perceived value.
This brand is iconic for the shape of its drinkware and its ability to keep beverages both hot and cold. These camper mugs or flasks are perfect for an outdoor adventure!
This brand is the premier provider of the most comprehensive line of accessories for a digital lifestyle!
Are you looking for retail products to co-brand for your company? At Elite Promotional Marketing, we have access to a wide range of retail products that can be co-branded.
No matter where you go in the world or who you talk to, one thing is certain about people: we love giving back to the community.
Want to promote your brand while helping to make the world a better place? Here are just a few of our favorite philanthropic brand items!
Through a partnership with 1% For The Planet, one percent of sales of EcoSmart® products will be donated to nonprofits dedicated to protecting the planet. There’s a great range of EcoSmart products available, from apparel to pens, to tote bags, lunch accessories and more. Here are a few examples:
Both made using recycled polyester!
Features a 40% wheat straw frame.
Storage container made with 55% bamboo fiber and lid made from 100% bamboo.
Made from 100% recycled cotton.
For every pair of these socks purchased, a pair of socks is donated to a homeless charity in your community.
The custom notebooks that help build schools; a portion of sales from each notebook goes toward funding schools in developing countries.
As of 2019, the proceeds raised by Denik notebooks successfully funded five schools: Two in Mali, one in Guatemala, one in Laos, and one in China.
MiiR® creates stylish & durable drinkware pieces and bags and is the pioneer of the Product to Project™ movement, a business model where every product sold funds trackable giving projects. Its giving projects in the clean water, health and food space address both domestic and international issues. Each product sold comes with a Give Code™ that customers may register to connect with a project and community.
With EVERY sale of washable paper tote bags, a percentage of sales is donated to help rid the rivers and oceans of plastic to ensure generations to come will have clean and safe water. Washable paper totes come in various sizes and are made from kraft paper fabric that can be gently hand washed or machine washed in cold water.
3% of sales from Welly® drinkware pieces goes to support efforts to bring clean-water solutions to communities worldwide.
Ready to jump into the world of feel good branding?
Reach out to your Elite sales consultant today at 780-454-9775 or email us to find out how we can help you and your brand give back to the world in style..
Pantone has declared that the colour of the year for 2020 is Classic Blue. This hue is a timeless and enduring blue that’s elegant in its simplicity. Pantone selects the colour of the year based on what they see in retail stores and world trends, and these colour trends further inspire colourways for new products within the promotional products industry.
Blue makes a great accent colour to many other popular colours, making it perfect for corporate branding. Let’s take a deeper look at a few of the customizable products that are available in Classic Blue to give to your employees and customers!
Did you know that North Americans throw away an astonishing average of more than 25 billion paper cups every single year? That’s a lot of waste! Help make the world a little more environmentally friendly by giving people a reusable water bottle, mug, or tumbler that they can take with them on the go.
Staying hydrated is key to productivity and living a full, healthy life! By creating your own branded drinkware piece, you’ll help recipients be environmentally friendly and stay hydrated with customized, trendy drinkware.
Insulated drinkware pieces that can be used for both hot and cold liquids are our top recommendation for branded drinkware; they do double duty in aiding people stay hydrated no matter their hot or cold drink preference. Interestingly, the results of a Canadian Conference Board study revealed that for every dollar companies invested in workplace health and wellness, they could expect a return of $3 in cost savings when measured in worker productivity and reduced absenteeism due to illness.
What better way to start off the new year than with customized tech? Tech related promotional products have a long lifespan and can be used both in the workplace or around the home, so your brand will always be top of mind! A compact and portable speaker is perfect for all occasions, and a USBs are great to have on hand at work and very useful for professionals on the go.
Outdoor accessories such as a lantern or flashlight are also very useful promotional products! They are a must have when going on any outdoor adventure and come in handy at home when there’s a power outage.
Supplies that can be used around the workplace or a home office are essential to productivity and can help people hustle harder this year! The Classic Blue hue is also a calming colour that can help re-center people and prevent stress - something we all need in the work place some days!
People are always in need of an extra pen or a notebook to contain their ideas! Pens and notebooks are perfect giveaways for trade show booths or as a welcome gift to new employees.
What better gift is there than swag for your home? Accessories for the home are more likely to be used for long periods of time and displayed around the home for all to see. Brandable products, like blankets, are the perfect cozy item to snuggle up to and look good paired with any other colour!
Escape the winter blues by giving the ability to travel in style with a branded bag! A nice and durable bag is the perfect, useful and practical item that will excite recipients and get them planning for their next trip.
A duffle bag or carry-on suitcase are perfect for short business or personal trips and the Classic Blue colour, along with your branded logo, makes them easier to identify amongst a sea of other bags at the airport or elsewhere. Smaller cloth bags are also very useful and a popular accessory for running errands and going shopping!
Corporate apparel makes the perfect gift for your employees! Creating your own branded garments allows you to give high-quality pieces that will stand the test of time. The many customization options available with apparel give you the ability to show off your logo in many ways while also adding a stylish pop of Classic Blue to your garment.
If blue is already one of your corporate colours, then lucky you! You’ll be even more on trend with your branded merchandise this year.
Are you looking for branded items for your company? Reach out to your Elite sales consultant, email us or visit us at one of our locations.
The Christmas season is here and we have a large selection of branded holiday gifts that are perfect for corporate gifting so that you can tie your brand to the magic of the season.
Take a look at our list of popular gift categories to help you decide what to gift this holiday.
There’s nothing better than delicious treats to spread Christmas cheer! Gift baskets make great shareable gifts for offices or for your clients to take home to the family.
Customized cookies are another great way to spread holiday cheer; they’re the perfect inexpensive gift that’s yummy and fun!
Tech items continue to be hot commodities which makes them exciting promo products to give away. They are both practical and fun, making them perfect for employee or client gifting! Here are some of our favourite brandable tech products that are sure to be a hit.
The PocketCloud Wireless External Storage Device allows you to share photos, videos, and files wirelessly with up to 7 users at once! On top of that, it offers a large full color imprint area for your branding and is compatible with both Apple and Android devices.
The Concerto wireless speaker and charger combo is perfect for music lovers. It features dual 5-watt speakers and holds a 4,400 mAh battery that enables your mobile device to be re-charged multiple times.
This custom charging cable is great for people on-the-go. You’re able to customize the cord with your own full color branding so that you’re top of mind with the cable user every time they charge their device.
Keep your employees or clients toasty and thinking warm thoughts about your company with a nice jacket, layering piece, or accessory.
You can add your logo to the sleeve, chest, hood or back of these cozy parkas and have recipients singing, “let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!”
Or customize winter accessories to help recipients have fun in the loads of snow that we’re so well-acquainted with in Canada. Your company logo can be added to the cuff of mitts & toques to create winter giveaways that are essential to surviving the cold!
For something that can be worn year-round, consider a layering piece like this fleece jacket. It is the perfect accompaniment for a cozy night in or to get outside and enjoy a warm winter day
Brand name drinkware co-branded with your logo is a great way to make an impression. Drinkware pieces have a high perceived value and are perfect for cold winter nights or days at the outdoor rink or toboggan hill.
Branded home accessories make great practical gifts for clients and employees alike. Items such as plush blankets and cutting boards are always useful and last for years!
If you’re in the market for unique & fun gifts, we have a great selection that will bring joy to the recipient’s world! Items like this cute & festive teddy bear and reversible sequin stockings & Santa hats are the perfect holiday swag to keep your clients’ homes merry and bright!
When it comes to promotional apparel, the options are endless! At Elite Promotional Marketing, we work with a wide network of suppliers to source and create eye-catching, on-trend garments and accessories for our clients.
Our must-haves include staple apparel pieces that we believe every company should have on hand for events, giveaways, client gifts, and promotions.
Think – when was the last time you noticed a promotional t-shirt? Was it at a concert? Sports event? At a gym, or perhaps for sale at a brewery? For decades, t-shirts have been a popular way to promote a brand and with their easy comfort & versatility, we see them stick around in closets for years.
The variety of t-shirt styles and colours available is huge! We are able to source everything from the basic Gildan t-shirt to retail brands such as Under Armour and American Apparel.
One of our favourite tees is the ATC Eurospun Ring Spun Tee. Made from 100% combed and ring spun cotton, its material is ultra-soft for optimal comfort. It comes in 32 colours which makes it extremely suitable for all of your branding needs.
If you’re looking for something comfy and versatile to help promote your brand, we recommend creating your own branded sweatshirt or hoodie. The most popular styles we sell are made from a cotton/poly blend and they seem to get even more comfy with each wash. Hoodies and sweatshirts make great year-round promotional items; their useful on cooler spring & summer nights, and of course help keep you warm in the fall & winter!
While more expensive than a t-shirt, sweatshirt or hoodie, jackets are definitely one of our must-haves when it comes to branded apparel. A jacket has a high perceived value and is something that everyone could use. On top of that, they provide a perfect canvas to show off your brand’s logo – whether it be through a subtle imprint on the sleeve or a large imprint on the back.
For a jacket that can be worn year-round and is budget friendly, we recommend a softshell style of jacket. Softshell jackets come in a wide range of styles and are water resistant to help keep you dry from rain or snow.
What better way to rep your company's brand than on a piece of headwear? Co-brand with a popular hat brand like Flexfit or take your piece to the next level by designing something completely custom. Both hats and toques are available in a wide range of styles and are quite popular pieces when it comes to branded giveaways.
Pro Tip: Pair a hat or toque with a t-shirt or hoodie for a nice bundled gift!
Custom socks are a fun & funky way to promote your brand. They have become a popular way to add some spunk and personality to everyday corporate wear and the design possibilities with them are endless!
The styles available range from dress socks to classic socks and you have the option of creating a sublimated print or completely customizing the knit. In your design, you can include logos, trademarks, and even match PMS colours to meet all of your brand specifications.
To take your custom sock design even further, you can also choose to add a branded hang tag or custom packaging such as a sock box or decorative band.
If you are searching for team apparel, branded merchandise, swag, or custom clothing, send us an email or visit us at one of our locations.
Home automation is a hot trend that everyone seems to be embracing to simplify their routines. By branding home automation pieces, you can show that your company is on trend and receive great ROI because your clients will keep these practical products in their homes for years.
Here’s our guide to some of the top brandable home automation products your clients will love!
Ditch your old doorbell for the Smart Wifi Video Doorbell that will give you a live feed of any guests at the door.
You can also communicate with visitors through the speaker and microphone built right into the product.
This product allows you to control your devices from anywhere and is compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Home.
You can also set a schedule on the app that will automatically turn lights or devices on and off.
Built with motion-triggered sensors, this product allows you to monitor your home no matter where you are.
From the app, you can view live footage, take photos, record video, or use the microphone.
This handy product allows you to turn your lights on or off from anywhere, and is compliant with all standard bulbs.
With the Smart Home Kit, you’ll be able to keep your home secure from anywhere. This kit includes a window/door sensor that can be mounted on any window or door, a PIR motion sensor that can be mounted anywhere in the home, and a siren.
If either sensor is triggered, an alert will be sent to your phone and the siren will sound. These products can be scheduled to only activate alerts at certain times.
Just think—this would allow you to control your Christmas lights without having to go outside to turn them on or off!
The two outlets on this device can also be controlled separately.
With up to 5 hours of playing time on a single charge, this Amazon Alexa Voice Service integrated product is a home automation essential!
Looking to add some of these home automation pieces to your company’s collection? Reach out to your Elite sales consultant, email us or visit us at one of our locations.
Summertime is here, and with it comes beach parties, backyard cookouts, trips to the park, and exciting opportunities to market you and your business!
Here are some of the hottest summer marketing items you and your business need to attract clients old and new!
Backyard parties are the thing to do during the summer months, so why not entertain your guests with some great lawn games! Like golf, outdoor sports are great business connectors that are excellent for networking with your clients. Enjoy some friendly competition and compliment them on their skills at games such as ring toss, bocce or ladder ball.
A trip to the beach is a great way to unwind from a busy work week, and having the right protection from the sun can keep you from being burned up!
Giving branded tents out to your customers or clients can spread the good word about your business on the beach as your logo shines in the sun, and the recipient will be thanking you for the comfortable tent.
Between the relaxing waves and the warm sun, there’s no better time to open up a refreshing drink than at the beach!
Our sand cups have revolutionized outdoor drinking by now including special legs/prongs, meaning they can be stabbed into the sand for stability or you can ditch the stand and bring it to a meeting!
If you have young kids you know that sand toys are a must have for the beach!
Connect with your clients by gifting them this mini sand pail set that will allow them to catch a few minutes of relaxation while their children are happily playing.
Can you name a better summer activity than swaying in a hammock with a light breeze blowing?
Neither can we!
Having a hammock with your name on it will not only put your brand on a product that everybody wants, but it will also make your clients associate you with comfort as they swing away on a warm summer day.
You and your staff have spent months cooped up in the office due to snow and rain, so step out of the cubicle and enjoy lunch outdoors with this picnic set!
The picnic cooler can be branded with your logo and you can opt for the option of having the blanket embroidered as well, making it a cozy gift for your clients and a branding opportunity for your company.
Summer is the perfect time to unwind & connect with your employees, suppliers and clients that you deal with every day. Email us or visit us at one of our locations to take your business from the boardroom to the outdoors.
What are some activities that make you smile when you think of summer? Barbecues with loved ones, road trips to the beach, and camping are a few wonderful examples!
Warmer months encourage people to take their fun outside, which in turn gives you more opportunities to share your brand with those who are celebrating summer. Here are a few unique ways to get your business noticed during these prime months.
There aren’t many people who don’t enjoy getting loved ones together for a summer barbecue. Why not reach your customers while they’re enjoying a fantastic meal that they prepared using a barbecue and BBQ accessories with your brand’s name on them? Talk about positive associations! When it comes to promotional BBQ items, there is a lot to choose from. You can customize Weber BBQs, oven mitts, grill pans, aprons, and even your own BBQ sauces & spices!
Pro Tip: With custom BBQ sauces & spices, you can choose your own name for them! Have some fun with it – you can relate it back to your company or have it go along with an event you are attending. The only rule is that the name must have “sauce” or “spice” in it!
Whether people prefer to RV or tent during their camping trip, everyone needs supplies.
With warm summer days & nights, comes many festivals, fundraisers, tournaments and other events. Whether you’re asked to participate in a silent auction or a raffle giveaway, unique items will make your business stand out.
From backpacks to binoculars, coolers to lanterns, you can impress your clients and the associated organizations with your kindness and your wow factor.
You can trust Elite Promotional Marketing to place your logo on a variety of items, garnering attention and providing your clients with summer essentials. For more information on our promotional products, reach out to your Elite sales consultant or simply email us.
The first day of summer is just around the corner, and that means cookouts, campfires, carnivals, and of course the greatest party on the continent: Canada Day!
Elite Promotional Marketing is proud to wave the maple leaf, and we’ve curated the best products that will make any canuck proud this July 1st.
Looking to show off your patriotism to clients AND support the environment? These customizable micro flags are great for any party, parade, or cookout and contain special wildflower seeds that can be planted and help green up your garden after all is said and done!
A bold “lumberjack plaid” print has become synonymous with Canada and we’re all for it! These bold plaid blankets will make a Canadian statement in any home and are the perfect companions to take with you to Canada Day celebrations and on summer camping trips. Whether you choose to hand them out to your clients, employees or both, they are sure to be loved and utilized.
Canadian summers are a tricky time for outdoor clothing—do you layer down to survive the heat or pile on the clothing to protect your skin from the sun? By offering your clients and customers an item from our wide collection, they can sport your brand wherever they go, through snow or rain. Consider purchasing closet must haves like baseball caps, t-shirts or hoodies and branding them with a Canadian design that incorporates your company logo.
Looking to get festive with your snacks at your next business meeting or event? These star-shaped sugar cookies and customizable gummy bear packs will bring a smile to any patriot’s face and begin any gathering with smiles all around.
Is your company or organization participating in a Canada Day parade? If so, you’ll need parade giveaways! Promotional items like sunglasses, beach balls, temporary tattoos, pens and tote bags are all inexpensive products that make great fun and functional giveaways.
Elite Promotional Marketing is proud to celebrate Canada’s 152nd birthday, and we’re more than ready to put your logo on any celebratory products too! Reach out to your Elite sales consultant today to discuss any of the items in this blog or to discover more promotional item ideas.
You can also email us or visit us at one of our locations to see how we can help you keep the festivities going in your neck of the woods.
After a seemingly endless winter, spring has finally sprung, and with it, golfers throughout Canada are already warming up their swings.
This creates a prime opportunity to promote your brand on (and off!) the course! Let’s take a look at a few of the ways you can do just that, regardless of your budget.
No matter their skill level, all golfers use (and lose) more golf balls and tees than they’d like to admit.
By providing a few of each to your clients, they’ll make a positive association between you and their favourite Sunday afternoon sport.
While tees and balls can only be used on the green (and sometimes in the sandpit!), wearable items can promote your business both on and off the course.
Gloves: Get a grip on a great relationship with your customers by offering them a branded glove for their next game. Help them get to know your brand like the back of their hand by putting your logo right there on their glove.
Hats: A good ball cap is the perfect staple for a warm, sunny day in Canada! Help your customers keep your brand top of mind and protect their eyes from the UV rays by wearing your logo atop their heads.
Polos: The best part about polos is that they’re ideal for a great day on the fairway, or a casual day at the office. With a branded polo, your customers will be flaunting your brand everywhere they go.
When it comes to particularly important clients, you’ve got to really impress them to stand out among the rest. What better way to do that than with a branded golf club or bag?
Golf clubs from reputable golf brands such as Callaway, Titleist and TaylorMade can all be branded with a custom club grip that shows off your organization’s logo. Your brand will be instrumental in helping your stakeholder with each swing at the ball and the club will live in their golf bag for many years.
When it comes to golf bags, there are options from popular golf brands as well, but we’re fans of the golf bags from the trendy line, Projekt. They come complete with full-length club dividers, the 'Players Grip' handle, pen and scorecard sleeve, and so many more fantastic features that make it the top of the line branded golf swag to dazzle your most valued customers.
Sometimes the best promotional products to give away are ones that people could use, but won’t buy themselves. For golf, items like a shoe bag, valuables pouch, divot tool, or golf glove holder would all come in handy while keeping your brand at the FOREfront!
Whether you’re taking your customers out for a corporate golf event or just know that they love hitting the links, choose branded golf swag from Elite Promotional Marketing to impress your clientele.
For more information on our promotional products, reach out to your Elite sales consultant or simply email us.
Is your business looking to upgrade its marketing tactics? Looking for that special device that is both practical and increases your brand awareness?
Consider freshening up your branding this spring with these trendy products and see how they can support your marketing strategy.
Do you go from drinking hot coffee to a cool beverage throughout the day? Try this state-of-the-art water bottle that fulfills all of your needs! It’s a convenient 2-in-1 combo that allows you to use the same bottle base for both of your drinks while on the go, all you have to do is switch the lid! Incorporating a 2-in-1 bottle like this into your promotional merchandise will relate to how adaptable, easy & convenient your organization is.
Business cards and brochures will never be the same! Let this video brochure do the talking and present all the features of your one-of-a-kind business to your potential customers. We’re sure they’ll be wowed!
We ALWAYS need charging cables and this cutting edge light up cable is super cool! The best part? This cable has the new NFC (Near Field Communication) Chip technology built into it. The NFC chip can be programmed to a website or app of your choosing so when the user of the charging cable holds their mobile device near it, the webpage or app automatically loads on their device!
Pro Tip: The NFC technology is great for so many industries! Sports team? Have the NFC chip linked to your game schedule. Construction company? Link the NFC chip to your safety page. Yoga studio? Have the NFC chip linked to your class schedule.
You’ve heard of the regular Post-it notes, but now the brand has come out with their EXTREME version that stick to tough surfaces in tough conditions. With their weather resistance, you can use them indoor or outdoor, in hot or cold, on wood, brick, wet or dry surfaces. They truly are “tailored for tough” and you can customize their packaging to tie in with your brand colours!
Tech items continue to be a popular category for promotional giveaways, so we’d recommend considering a tech accessory like the Spin Socket for your next promotion. The Spin Socket lets you keep a strong grip on your phone but have some fun too; it turns your phone into a fidget spinner while also serving as a kickstand! We tested it out and it’s pretty fun to play with!
Think you know what a bright light looks like? You may want to think again! This super-functional USB Wall Adapter transforms any outlet into a nightlight and maintains its strength for years to come. Useful for every household, we see this product being kept by the recipient for years.
Celebrate a successful deal with this sturdy-yet-elegant line of drinkware bearing your company logo! Created to help you stay both fashionable and hydrated, the prints available on these bottles are sure eye catching!
T-shirts are a classic marketing tool and these new ultra-comfortable unisex t-shirts take the popular garment to the next level. Made from sustainable cotton and recycled polyester, these shirts will promote your brand and protect the planet!
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word “spring”? We think of flowers! There’s no better time than spring to incorporate a seed based promotional item into your marketing. Seed paper is one way to tie in flowers and greenery into your promotions to help your brand “grow”. There are various seed paper shapes available and you can choose whether you would like to hand them out on their own, attached to a bookmark or postcard, or part of a kit.
With spring comes thoughts of warmer weather and the long weekends ahead. Camping is a popular activity for many people in the warmer months, so why not consider an outdoorsy item for your branded merchandise? Some of our favorite brandable products for camping season are enamel mugs, the Bear Buddy camp chair, a roasting stick set and a good pop up lantern.
Ready to freshen up your marketing products for spring? Reach out to your Elite Promotional Marketing sales consultant today! Call or email us and check out our amazing catalog of promotional products.
How are your New Year’s resolutions coming along?
We’re all trying to keep up our momentum to help us achieve our health and wellness goals this year, but we also know how hard that can be. Your employees and clients certainly feel the same way!
Is there anything better than free fitness swag to encourage them to add more physical activity to their day, to track their steps, or to simply stay hydrated? Here are just a few of the items that we offer to help you motivate your stakeholders while also increasing your brand's awareness!
Any reputable fitness professional will tell you that people don’t need an expensive gym membership to get fit. With the right equipment, anyone can actually get active just about anywhere!
So, how can your brand help your employees or clients to exercise?
Present them with a jumprope, a yoga mat, or a resistance band so that all they have to do is set themselves up in an open space to get started. When your stakeholders feel energized after completing a workout, they can look down at your branding and associate your company with those positive feelings!
Wearable technology has gained serious traction in the last few years, so your brand might as well use the trend to promote a healthy lifestyle! Pedometers and fitness trackers allow individuals to record their personal goals and push them to succeed. So, whether your prospects are hoping to increase the number of steps they take in a day, or are looking to lower their blood pressure, these handy gadgets can help with that.
As they check their wrists for fitness motivation to reach their resolutions, they’ll see your branding or logo as a driving force in their new lifestyle.
How much water did you drink today? Adding a few extra ounces of H2O can offer you some significant health benefits. Luckily, drinking more water is a fairly easy way to get healthier in 2019!
If you really want to make an impression with your customers, give them the Cadillac of water bottles, the HydraCoach® BPA Free Tritan™ Sport Bottle 22oz, which calculates and recommends daily personal hydration goals and tracks the number of fluid ounces consumed every hour!
To help maintain a healthy lifestyle, you also need to consider your stress level. Studies have shown that some health problems can be related to stress, so it is important to take the time each day to decompress & de-stress your mind & body. A diffuser is one great way to help you relax; add a few drops of an essential oil to the water, turn on the diffuser and breathe in the misted air, breathe out and ahhhh … relax.
Your employees, clients and prospects will all love a diffuser and your brand will forever be tied to the relaxing mist & scent they produce. We have a great selection of diffusers and essential oils that you can have branded with your organization’s logo. A few of our top recommendations are the Bali Portable Diffuser and the Zen USB Diffuser.
Are you ready to promote your business and motivate your employees and customers too? We’ve got a variety of items that can help them adopt a healthier lifestyle and love your brand even more! Give us a call or email us to discuss the stellar selection of promotional items that can help you boost your business in 2019.
A colour is just a colour.
It doesn’t smell, it doesn’t make any sounds, and it can’t be touched-right?
Well, not exactly.
Colours have the power to evoke many of our senses because they’re full of meaning and they can affect how we perceive the world. Pantone has recently announced Living Coral as the colour of the year 2019, and here’s how they describe it:
“Sociable and spirited, the engaging nature of Living Coral welcomes and encourages lighthearted activity. Symbolizing our innate need for optimism and joyful pursuits, Living Coral embodies our desire for playful expression. (...) Lying at the center of our naturally vivid and chromatic ecosystem, Living Coral is evocative of how coral reefs provide shelter to a diverse kaleidoscope of color.”
Colours come with feelings, and you can use tangible products to associate these feelings with your brand and to delight your customers. If you’re looking to add a relevant pop of colour to your branding, Living Coral is a great choice. Here are a few products that incorporate this fun and vibrant colour:
What is something that everyone uses every day and people tend to notice it?
Clothes.
Branded apparel is an effective way to gain visibility for your brand, especially if you choose a colour that is on trend for 2019-like Pantone’s Living Coral, for example.
While some may argue that t-shirts are not the most creative of the promotional products out there, we believe that they leave a lot of room for imagination, creativity, and boldness. If you need help with ideas, our in-house team of graphic designers can help you craft custom t-shirts that reflect your brand’s personality and resonate with your customers.
Is your brand B2B?
In this case, you can present your clients with a unique desk set that includes stationery items such as pens, stickers, and a stapler.
By adding a little Living Coral to their office, you’re helping to transform your clients’ workspace into a fun and dynamic space.
When it comes to promotional products, the sky is the limit! With a bit of creativity, you can create fabulous gifts that add value to your customers’ lives and help deepen their relationship with your brand. Accent Your Brand Living Color Mechandise
Glasses, lanyards, and notebooks are just a few examples of useful gifts that everyone loves, especially in a truly unique colour.
Quick tip: Work with your marketing department to create collateral that highlights the symbolism behind Living Coral, so your clients will appreciate your branded merchandise even more.
We hope this blog helps you find inspiration for promotional products that embrace the power of Pantone’s Living Coral. At Elite Promotional Marketing, we strive to help you create long-lasting relationships with your clients through the power of promotional items. You can contact us at info@elitepromomarketing.com or (780) 454-9775, and we’ll be glad to assist you!
With every new year comes new trade shows and events to plan for! January is a time for many companies to assess the year's schedule and prep the materials needed for events over the upcoming months. When it comes to trade shows and event displays, branded products are always a good strategy to stand out from the crowd. At Elite Promotional Marketing, we can help your company create personalized products and ensure your event signage is in tip-top shape. We’ve got you covered for everything from tents & banners to tablecloths, giveaways and more!
What do you do when you have friends coming over? You make sure your house is clean, tidy, and looks good to create a good impression. The same can be said for your booth at a trade show.
A personalized tent is a great way to create your own unique space. Once people walk under your canopy, they can become part of your brand environment and take in all that you have to offer. Tents help make your booth look professional and double as a beacon to help people locate your space amidst other brands and their products.
A branded tablecloth is a must have for any event or tradeshow booth. It’s a quick and easy way to convert the average table into an attractive display. You can add your logo to a stock colour tablecloth or completely design your own print like the above image!
They say that a photo is worth a thousand words, and retractable branded banners are excellent for displaying stunning photos that resonate with your audience.
It’s important to keep in mind that people are busy, and your company is probably not the only one at the event, so sometimes it's hard to get attention for your business. The eye-catching nature of banners can help attendees notice you.
Let's say that you have a personalized tent, branded tablecloth and branded retractable banners. Your booth looks great, but what about your staff? When attendees talk to your team, they should feel like they’re talking to a representative of your company.
That’s why branded trade show apparel is equally important to make your business stand out from the competition. Let us help you create attractive garments that your employees will be proud to wear while complimenting your brand.
Last but not least, budget for a few inexpensive giveaways. Statistics show that 81% of people keep promotional products for more than a year; that’s a lot of exposure for your brand!
People love receiving gifts and something as simple as a branded pen is enough to help them create a connection with your organization. Edible giveaways such as cookies and handy tools like a screwdriver keychain are other great options that recipients will enjoy.
At Elite Promotional Marketing, we strive to help you create long-lasting relationships with your clients through the power of promotional items. You can contact us at info@elitepromomarketing.com or (780) 454-9775, and we’ll be glad to assist you!
Do you have a sweet tooth? If you can’t get over the fact that Halloween is over, we have good news. The upcoming holiday season is the perfect time to indulge in your favourite treats again. But why should you eat all the candy alone? ‘Tis the season to be jolly… and generous to your clients!
Branded shareable gifts can be a powerful marketing tool to get your name out there and make people think positively about your brand. Here are some gift ideas that your clients will love:
Because one can never have enough treats, right? These eye-catching treat towers will make you the talk of the office!
Even if the recipient is not a chocolate person, we’re confident that he or she will absolutely love your gift. These Sweets & Treats Towers include goodies such as white frosted sandwich cookies, caramel nut popcorn, peanut crunch, and other delicious treats packed inside festive boxes. They come elegantly wrapped with satin ribbon that gets branded with your logo!
While it’s true that you can’t judge a book by its cover, it only takes a glimpse at these snack baskets and boxes to know there’s something good inside.
These beautiful gift boxes & baskets are sure to please. Your clients will appreciate your thoughtful generosity and be one step closer to becoming ambassadors for your brand.
A cookie a day keeps your competitors away! Okay, we know that’s not exactly right, but you get the point.
These 12 or 24 piece cookies boxes come with delicious sugar cookies topped with rich Belgian milk, dark, or white chocolate. The best part? You can personalize these cookies to feature your brand!
Who would have imagined that promotional marketing could be so tasty? It seems like we found a new meaning for “word of mouth”.
We hope this blog helps you find inspiration for shareable gifts ideas for the holiday season. At Elite Promotional Marketing, we strive to help you create long-lasting relationships with your clients through the power of promotional items.
You can contact us by email or phone us and we’ll be glad to assist you!
Who doesn’t like to receive a gift?
Gift giving is a thousand-year-old tradition associated with friendliness, respect, and care. For your brand, promotional products are an opportunity to build rapport with your customers and drive positive feelings.
Promotional products for the home are even more special because they can be used multiple times throughout the years.
Here are a few suggestions of promotional products for the home:
Winter is just around the corner, and most people want to stay warm and cozy throughout the chilly months. You don’t have to put your brand on winter jackets if you’re on a budget. Sometimes a gift as simple as a blanket will do the job.
One of the advantages of choosing a blanket for a promotional product is its versatility. For example, it can also be used for a cheerful picnic with friends once spring has sprung.
The kitchen is one of the most used rooms in your home. Whether you’re cooking for yourself or for your loved ones, there’s always something special about making a meal.
According to one study, 91% of consumers have at least one promotional product in their kitchen. The reason is quite obvious: It’s very effective from a marketing perspective. Big or small, a good kitchen must be functional.
This, of course, justifies the need for kitchen tools and other useful items. You can increase your customer loyalty by giving useful promotional products for the home.
Speaking of kitchen needs, here’s another gift idea that your customers will love!
The 16 oz. Barreled Ceramic Mug is definitely an eye-catcher. It comes in five different and marvelous colour patterns. Whatever your clients put inside it, rest assured that your brand will become part of their everyday lives.
If you know that your customers love coffee, another great option is this Asobu® Coldbrew. Hot or cold, your clients will enjoy each and every sip.
When thinking of a household gift, sometimes the best options are simple accents like this White Scented Candle. Imagine how nice it would be to help your customers give their houses a signature scent!
Maybe you want to position your brand as helpful and supportive. In this case, you can use promotional products to help people solve problems. This Wi-Fi Smart Power Strip includes four outlets and 2 USB ports to make your customers’ lives easier.
We hope you liked our ideas for promotional products! At Elite Promotional Marketing, we strive to help you create long-lasting relationships with your clients through the power of promotional items. You can contact us by email or phone us and we’ll be glad to assist you!
Have you noticed the leaves beginning to change colours?
Fall is in the air, and the season is once again filled with colours, smells, and experiences for us to enjoy over the next few months. This superb season has inspired many facets of our lives, including fashion, lifestyles, and pop culture too!
As the temperature starts to drop, you can use fall-inspired promotional items to warm the hearts of your clients.
Here are some cool trends to keep an eye out for:
Athleisure is really big right now, and several fashion-oriented brands are contributing to keep it on-trend.
If you’re not familiar with the term, athleisure is defined as "casual clothing designed to be worn both for exercising and for general use.”
These Odell Knit Zip Hoodies for men and women illustrate this hot trend perfectly because they’re not just stylish, they also provide comfort and mobility.
It’s exactly this union of fashion and function that makes athleisure so popular, especially with millennials who embrace a healthy lifestyle.
How long can you go without your phone?
For many people, it’s almost impossible to unplug and go a few hours without Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat. Some of your clients probably feel the same way. The problem is that phone batteries don’t last forever, so we have the perfect promotional item for you!
This Bora Wooden Wireless Charging Pad is the perfect addiction to your client’s collection of gadgets this fall. It supports wireless charging and is compatible with a great variety of devices like the iPhone 8 and the Samsung Galaxy Note S8.
The best part: It’s made of real wood. In a world where we feel the need to stay connected 24/7, and we often choose screen time over real life experiences, this might be a friendly reminder that life is about more than just a screen-and there is nature out there.
As fall sets in and winter approaches, you may feel unwilling to leave your home to hang out with friends.
No judgement here! The cold makes us want to stay in too.
On the other hand, fall is that time of the year when many popular TV shows are coming back, including How to Get Away with Murder (September 27th), The Walking Dead (October 7th), and House of Cards (November 2nd).
So, how can you spoil a TV-loving client?
This MiCasa TV Blanket can make a great promotional item for fall and winter gifting, keeping your clients cozy while they enjoy their time indoors.
It comes with a foot pocket and a front hand warmer, so you won’t even miss the sunny days of summer when you’re cozied up with it!
When choosing promotional items for your marketing campaign, stick with seasonal colours such as shades of red, yellow, orange, and brown.
When it comes to textures, cork is a safe bet because it not only blends well with the mood of fall but it’s also an extremely versatile material.
Cork goes well with glass, metal, ceramics, and wood, making it the right texture choice if you want to impress your clients.
This Cotton and Cork Convention Tote is durable, beautiful, and functional.
With a bit of help from us, it can be so much more: it can be a key element of your marketing strategy, helping you increase brand recognition and create customer loyalty in a cost-effective way.
If you want your customers to think of your brand, you’ve got to stay top-of-mind.
We don’t mean literally, but these toques would make amazing branded products for your clients. Why? Fall is when the temperatures start to drop, and we all know what Canadian winters feel like! Also, many people purchase winter clothes and accessories before winter in order to prepare and to get better deals. By giving your clients a branded toque, you’re offering them a timely, relevant, and useful gift.
Take a look at these Rib Knit Toques; imagine how nice it would be to have customers wearing your brand while keeping them warm and cozy.
We hope this blog provided you with some ideas for promotional products this fall. At Elite Promotional Marketing, we strive to help you create long-lasting relationships with your clients through the power of promotional items. Contact us today! We’ll be glad to assist you!
When it comes to outfitting a team, there’s no better way to stand out than to unite all its members with one consistent brand or team look. Whether it’s for a sporting event, corporate purposes or anything in between, designing a custom t-shirt for your team is a great way to create a brand identity that will be easily remembered by everyone who crosses your path. Here at Elite Promotional Marketing, we offer a variety of different styles and designs that go above and beyond simple company/team logos. Let our team of design experts tell you about the different ways custom t-shirts could benefit your organization in Edmonton.
Custom t-shirts, when done properly, provide instant recognition for your company or sports team. Here are just a few of the many reasons to consider having your team wear in Edmonton made by Elite Promotional Marketing:
A uniform look creates a strong sense of brand recognition that will stick with your target audience
We can make your team look gorgeous, and not just by pressing a logo onto your shirts. We’ll design the perfect layout and colour scheme that will make your brand shine.
We use techniques that will give your corporate apparel in Edmonton a vibrant, custom look for your company or team. These include manual and automatic screen printing, and direct-to-garment printing, for high impact full-colour designs.
Looking for a retail or a vintage look? We can also distress artwork to create a design that’s truly unique!
There are many situations where instant recognition for your company can be a big leg up on the competition. When it comes to attracting clients, visibility is half the battle. The following are just a few examples of when custom t-shirts could be particularly beneficial to your team:
Trade shows: To attract foot traffic to your booth, you need to have a distinct look that will intrigue clients enough to make their way over to your set-up.
Open houses: When opening your doors to the public, custom t-shirts are a good way to demonstrate unity amongst your team. The uniformity of employees will showcase a sense of team pride that is sure to leave a positive impression on visitors
Team events: Show off your corporate stripes at your next challenge! And complete the look with other promotional items to form a stand out from the crowd look that will get noticed and remembered.
Celebrations: Whether it’s a product launch, a ten-year anniversary or a retirement party, custom corporate t-shirts are a great way to celebrate and commemorate those milestones in your company’s history
For all your custom t-shirt and screen-printing needs in Edmonton, talk to one of our promotional marketing consultants about your corporate needs and they’ll help you come up with a beautiful design idea your team will be proud to wear!
Give us a call at Elite Promotional Marketing today!
We get it. You want to stay on top of your clients’ minds. Promotional products have been continuously outperforming any other advertising medium and by now you know you need them as part of your marketing campaign.
But you also want your brand to be RELEVANT and one way to do that is to tap into hottest product trends that drive and influence our culture today.
In this post, we bring forward these top trends to help you make the most of your marketing dollars.
As our team returns from their discovery mission at the PPAI Expo 2018 in Las Vegas, North America’s largest international promotional products tradeshow, they are bringing with them excitement more than ever! Continued retail inspiration, new materials, BOLD textures, patterns and colors are evident everywhere.
TROPICAL PATTERNS, MARBLE and METALLIC TEXTURES are continuing to have a strong moment this year.
Sustainable products matter because people care about the environment and they think that companies should too.
CORK has been increasingly popular in the design world and this has definitely spilled into the world of promotional products. Durable, eco-friendly, it adds an organic texture to items making them instantly on-trend!
BAMBOO, much like cork, is another texture that helps to escape the noise and take cues from nature.
Both of these materials bring in organic modernism to our living spaces and workspaces, and are not anymore purely about sustainability but also about the increased trend of connected, minimalist lifestyle.
TECH… is growing in strength and with it, we see an expanding amount of the type of products available in this category. Power banks, Bluetooth speakers, wireless chargers will continue to lead this category in 2018. Extremely popular are also sound, such as Earbuds, and smartphone accessories, such as the Infinite Phone Ring shown below.
But also worth mentioning is HOW some tech products are being used by companies. With some of the items’ higher price point, they become a great choice as a substitute for an employee award. See, featured below: Sonosphear Bluetooth Speaker
Use tech to position your company as one which cares about their employee’s WELLNESS. Choose products such as fitness trackers in your employee rewards and corporate gifts strategy, to help the recipients on their wellness journey.
With so many products out there in constant competition for your attention, the question is, “which one do you remember?” And for businesses, this question becomes “which of these products will yield the most desirable result at a reasonable price tag?”
Actually, the answer can be quite simple - select products with DUAL (OR MULTIPLE) FUNCTIONALITIES! The main reason? It’s because they target and satisfy multiple needs in one item. They are unique in nature, stand out from their ordinary counterparts, and are more likely to be used a variety of settings.
There are 2 types of dual-functionality promotional products in the market:
DUAL FUNCTION BY PRODUCT CONSTRUCTION. This is a much more standard approach, selecting products which already have dual functionalities. For example, products like this Pen and Stylus, 18-in-1 Credit Card Sized Tool, Backpack Duffel Bag, or Spinner with a Charging Cable.
DUAL FUNCTION BY ARTWORK INTEGRATION. This method requires a bit more creativity. ( But don’t worry! We’ve got you covered here! ) It takes advantage of the available imprint area of an item or decoration method and then, by adding a specific design, it gains a secondary function for the product, hence improving its odds to be reached for! Check out our very own mousepads + calendars and not-your-standard sticky notes + ruler + work week planner, which can also be an effective page flag!
If your brand is B2B, remember, that more and more millennials are entering the decision making roles within organizations in 2018. And if your brand is B2C, understand that millennials are the largest generation right now. They have already surpassed Gen Xers and Baby Boomers. It will be worth understanding this generation’s motivations and values - read CREATIVE - UNIQUE - FUNCTIONAL - and influencing this segment early-on can greatly benefit your bottom line.
We hope that the above trends have given you some ideas to bring to the table at your next marketing meeting. Ask us about any of these or any other products by contacting contact@elitepromomarketing.com or simply contact your promotional marketing consultant.
As the manager of a successful company, you know that employee appreciation is a big part of company morale and efficiency. Giving a gift in a corporate environment is a great way to show that you care. This holiday season show that you care by purchasing the perfect corporate gift for your clients and employees. At ELITE Promotional Marketing, we offer an array of customizable possibilities when it comes to giving the perfect corporate gift. With locations across Alberta and in Victoria, BC, you’re sure to find one near you. Let us show you the different things to consider when deciding on the right gift for the coming holidays.
A new trend in modern companies has been the sending of gifts to employees. While companies used to reserve this practice exclusively for clients, the benefits of employee gift giving have made it commonplace for even the lowest positions on the corporate ladder. Every employee contributes to the success of your company in one way or another. As the old saying goes, actions speak louder than words, and while you could simply congratulate them on a job well done, sending a gift sends a much more concrete message that their efforts are appreciated. This will lead to an increased level of productivity and a spike in employee morale that will benefit the overall success of your company.
There are a number of things to consider when buying a gift for someone in your company. Here are a few things you’ll want to be aware of when buying a corporate gift:
Who you are buying for makes a significant impact on what you get. It’s important to be aware of the person’s likes and dislikes. Making a gift personal increases the desired effect it will have on the person receiving it. When possible, include a hand-written note instead of your everyday run-of-the-mill holiday card.
If you’re buying for an entire group of people, individual gifting might be difficult. We provide a number of promotional products including corporate apparel and custom t-shirts for Edmonton and throughout Alberta that could appeal to a large audience all at once. Our products can be customized to include a brand logo so employees can sport your brand more often. By using screen-printing, we can print your company logo on almost anything. If you’re unsure what might appeal to your employees or clients, view our online catalogues for inspiration! We have a variety of products we can customize with your logo, including staple winter essentials that are appropriate for the season such as the Instinctive Knit Toque and Ican Coffee Cup.
Visit one of our locations in Edmonton, Calgary, Stony Plain, Fort McMurray, Grande Prairie and Victoria to see the different kinds of company merchandise you can gift your employees this holiday season.
Whether it’s for a business partner, an employee or a client, ELITE Promotional Marketing has the perfect gift for you.
View our online catalogues for different ideas and sign up for our mailing list to receive special offers and promotions.
The pucker effect, where fabric bunches in the embroidered area, causes industry professionals like us at Elite Promotional Marketing to cringe. In order to produce quality stitching on fabric there are many steps that must be followed correctly.
At one time this was common knowledge, and a common skill. According to at Time Magazine article Sew & Reap from the November 10, 1958 issue, twenty percent of all women’s garments in 1958 were made at home. With cheap clothing produced oversees by poorly paid workers overwhelming Canadian retailers, many are turning to recapturing these skills individually while corporations and sports teams are looking for quality products produced in Canada that supports Canadian workers.
At Elite Promotional Marketing, our team has more than 60 years of machine production experience with embroidery in Edmonton. We recognize that the world is facing hard economic times, and that you want to continue to enjoy what you can in this climate, like team sports for yourself or your children, and in doing so you want to buy quality products done professionally.
Logos then become the defining factor, whether it’s sponsorship from a local business, a team logo, a name or symbol - a logo creates a visual impression of your product, services, or company. Embroidered logos add more depth, character, and eye-catching quality.
Embroidery is a delicate process that brings a three-dimensional quality to your logo when you add it to clothing or accessories.
Embroidery machines use a special digital file format to sew an image. These files are generated from original artwork using specialized software. A slight error can have disastrous results for the finished product.
At Elite Promotional Marketing, we take great care to prevent sewing errors like puckering. Other errors in embroidery production are beyond the control of operators and digitizers, like when a needle breaks or thread snaps, or when the top-thread tension on the machine becomes loose and hits the same spot in the fabric over and over, ultimately causing it to tear - similar to what could happen at home.
There are a number of techniques used to prevent puckering while sewing. The first step is digitizing the design and minimizing the number of stitches - advanced home machines may have this capability. Next comes the hooping process or clamping the garment in the embroidery hoop. This is probably the most important step of all in preventing pucker.
Sewers must find the right tension - not too loose or too tight. Backing is used to stabilize stitches on the reverse side of the garment, playing a vital role in preventing puckering. This fibrous material comes in many different forms including tear-away, cut-away, cap and fusible, to name a few. Finally, try a sample run on a scrap piece of cloth to ensure all tensions and materials are properly in place to minimize loss from repeated errors.
Commercial embroidery equipment runs both a bobbin and a top thread. Poor top thread tension (either too tight or too loose) can lend itself to all kinds of production problems, including puckering. The bobbin, a tiny spool of thread located at the bottom of each sewing needle and is responsible for locking each individual stitch, and while it is not necessarily a factor in preventing puckering, it is crucial in the embroidery process.
Embroidered logos add character to your promotional products-not to mention a sense of quality that printing can’t imitate. To learn more about embroidery in Edmonton and serving Western Canada, contact Elite Promotional Marketing