Promotional Products

Articles of merchandise (often branded with a logo) used in marketing and communication programs. Sometimes referred to as swag or chahchkas, they are given away to promote a company, corporate image, brand, or event. These items are usually imprinted with a company’s name, logo or slogan, and given away at trade shows, conferences, and as part of guerrilla marketing campaigns.

As members of the Advertising Specialties Institute as well as the Promotional Products Association International, we have access to thousands of manufacturers that only sell their products through distributors like us. We subscribe to a search engine database that contains over 800,000 products. Chances are if you have seen it or just have an idea, we can provide it.

That’s where we come in. We can help you navigate through the complex world of promotional products and help you make the best choice based on factors like the audience you are trying to reach, the message you want to convey, your budget and other factors.

Typically, each product has a minimum quantity. Depending on the product, it varies greatly. We do have relationships with some manufacturers who will waive that minimum on some items.

A good rule of thumb is to plan about three weeks for your Promotional Products order to be fulfilled. That being said, we also have items that can be delivered in 24 hours if you need it. Obviously there may be premiums attached to expedited service.

Pricing for promotional products ranges from a few cents to several hundred dollars for some items. It should also be noted that some items are available from different suppliers at different prices for the same item. We ensure that you receive the best value by shopping around with our suppliers once an item has been selected.

Usually there is a setup fee for Promotional Product orders. There are also may be fees for proofs, special packaging and a host of other charges that many of our competitors surprise their customers with at the end of the process. We quote all of these items up front along with shipping charges that can be substantial depending on the item and the factory location. You should not be fooled by “catalog prices” as these are often not truly representative of your actual cost.

For promotional product orders, you will need to provide vector artwork. Vector artwork allows us to size the image without introducing distortion, separate the colors and in some cases reduce the colors. Typically a vector file requires a special graphics software program to open it, so it may be a file that you were given, but can’t open it up. Extensions are often .ai, .cdr or .eps. If you do not have this type of artwork, we can assist you in getting it.

The best way to provide artwork for your Promotional Products order is via some kind of electronic format. You can either bring it in on a disk or e-mail it to us.