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ePromos is celebrating our 15^th anniversary this month. Woot! We’ve seen all kinds of awesome promotional products over the years, and it got us thinking: What catches the eye of our CEO, Jason Robbins? We asked. He answered.

Here are 15 hand-picked faves straight from the guy who started it all 15 years ago.

1. If Jason’s going to the greens, the Pitchfix Custom Golf Divot Tool is in his bag. It’s stainless steel with a rubberized coating and a cool switchblade action.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. Jason totes the Easy-Carry Promotional Water Bottle almost everywhere. It features an easy-open snap lid for sipping on the go, and since it’s made by Tervis, it’s guaranteed for life.

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Jason loves the utility of the Stylus Companion With Promotional Pen—it’s designed to plug in to touchscreen devices so there’s a ballpoint pen and stylus always at the ready.

 

 

 

 

 

 

4. The Flat Bill Snapback Promotional Cap by New Era is totally Jason. It has urban flair with an iconic flat bill and a vintage snapback closure.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5. When his iPad starts to slip or tip, Jason grabs the GrandStand Promotional Media Device Holder. It’s also a speaker, boosting music up to 140% without the need for external power.

 

 

 

 

 

 

6. Here’s a cool tech gift in cool colors: the Custom Earbud Splitter and Cell Phone Holder.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7. Jason loves a fresh marketing idea, and the Promotional Mint Cube hits the mark. It holds about 100 mints and can feature four printed messages on the container.

 

 

 

 

 

 

8. The array of great colors makes the Promotional iPhone 5 Case a favorite of Jason’s. It’s made of durable plastic and features a logo as a huge imprint on the back.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9. The Aqua Pearls Promotional Hot And Cold Pack is a must-have to soothe those muscle aches. It gets Jason’s vote because it can be microwaved or popped in the freezer for fast relief.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10. Jason wears the Koryak Custom Polo Shirt for its sporty style. It’s designed with dyed-to-match logo buttons and a three-button placket.

 

 

 

 

 

 

11. Jason raises a toast to the Red Solo-Style Promotional Cup, a reusable cup that keeps cold ones cold and keeps a logo front and center.

 

 

 

 

 

 

12. When Jason’s jetting around the globe for business or fun, the Mushroom Promotional Travel Speaker is a must. It packs easily and charges up by USB port.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13. Jason keeps his digital devices in place with the very colorful, very convenient Anti-Slip Custom Cell Phone Holder.

 

 

 

 

 

 

14. Where there’s a smudge, Jason wipes it clean with the Galaxy Promotional Screen Cleaning Cloth. It’s antimicrobial and includes a carrying pouch for one handy promo.

 

 

 

 

 

 

15. When the New York wind gets nippy, Jason pulls on the Katavi Softshell Custom Embroidered Jacket. It’s fashionable. It’s functional.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The music industry has the Grammys. The film industry has the Oscars. And the promotional products industry has the PPAI Pyramid Awards. It’s the highest honor when it comes to promotional marketing that’s creative, distinctive and effective, and guess what?

ePromos has won. Again.

Last month at The PPAI Expo (the industry’s largest and most-attended tradeshow), ePromos received a bronze Pyramid Award for our work on a campaign for Entertainment One, a leading entertainment content and distribution business. We used custom logo merchandise to modernize the iconic 1960s spy series, It Takes A Thief, in order to get original fans and a younger demographic to purchase a collector’s set.

Our CEO, Jason Robbins says: “It’s always fulfilling when clients achieve their marketing objectives by using promotional products. We add value by creatively approaching each project, and this award is a testament to our ongoing passion to help clients efficiently use custom products.”

Yes, passion is what it’s all about. ePromos’ Brand Consultants have a fervent affinity for promotional products, and they love using them in imaginative ways to yield big results.

Get the details on our 2013 PPAI Pyramid Award win, and check out other ways we’re helping clients get creative with their promotional marketing.

We like our promotional products like we like our pizza: hot and fresh. That’s why we’re heading to Orlando this weekend for the ASI Show. It’s the promotional products industry’s first show of the year, and you can bet the ePromos team is pumped up to get a first look at the hottest, most-buzzed-about products to hit the market.

We brought you a sneak peek at some trendy new promotional products for 2013, and be sure to check the ePromos blog next week for a full review of the best promo items from the show.

We’ll be on the show floor scoping out all kinds of promotional products to help you rock your marketing campaigns this year. It’s what we’ve been looking forward to, and we can’t wait to share our promotional finds with you.

Want to see what we discover at the show? Stay tuned to ePromos’ Twitter account, Facebook page and Instagram feed for live updates all weekend.

Orlando: Here we come!

ePromos was named one of the “Best Places to Work” in the promotional products industry for many reasons, but we have to say, two of our favorite reasons include the frequent office parties and team-building events.

We like to have fun, and it’s all the better when we’re celebrating something big—like being ranked 18^th out of all the businesses (27,000+) in the promo products field.

Our Minnesota team celebrated our “Best Places to Work” award with a bowling event, and last week, our NYC team headed to Corkbuzz Wine Studio for an exclusive wine-tasting cocktail party.

Sheila Johnshoy, our Minnesota-based Vice President of Marketing, was on hand for the festivities, which included a blind taste test of 12 mystery wines and the chance to learn from Laura Maniec, the world’s youngest female master sommelier.

Maniec shared how she found passion in her career and offered some interesting insight on some of our favorite wines. We also got to enjoy some delicious bites from her exceptional in-house chef.

Here’s a peek at our Corkbuzz party, and to see more, just click to the ePromos Facebook page.

For the past few days, ePromos has asked fans to vote for their favorite promotional products on our Facebook page. (Thanks, voters, for getting into the election spirit with us!)

Lots of voters scored free ePromos swag, and three voters scored a bigger prize: $100 on a future ePromos order. Now that voting is all wrapped up, here’s a recap of the results:

Friday:

Voters loved the promotional bottle holder with a built-in opener in the base—and they especially liked it in blue. See it and other great custom koozies.

Monday:

The race was between a sporty drawstring bag and a versatile tote bag. Fans picked the drawstring bag, saying it “looks more classic” and recipients “can use it more ways.” Here’s where to find our full collection of custom bags.

Tuesday:

The final day of voting featured a trendy tumbler with a straw and a classic promotional mug. Voters weighed in, and they declared the tumbler the winner between the two. Get a closer look at ePromos’ custom drinkware.

Whatever items you choose, when you vote to include promotional products in your marketing, it’s always a smart move. Products customized with your logo and company name earn your business lasting exposure, and they put your message right where you want it—in your audience’s hands.

ePromos wants you to vote … for a promotional product! Leading up to Election Day, we’ll be featuring three sets of products on the ePromos Facebook page.

Get in the election spirit and vote for your favorite product. (Pssst! There will be prizes.) The first 10 voters each day (Friday, Monday and Tuesday) will receive some awesome ePromos swag.

Plus, you have a shot at scoring a larger prize.

Each day, a winner will be randomly selected from the winning product to receive a $100 credit on a future ePromos order. Feeling generous? If you win, you can also pass along the savings to your favorite charity or nonprofit.

The voting begins on our Facebook page today, and come back to vote on Monday and Tuesday.

Free stuff just for voting for a promotional product? Can’t beat that.