Hot Products

It’s not just bronzed co-eds that got the attention during Spring Break—it was also the promotional products. From Panama City to South Padre Island, marketers spent an estimated $85 million to get their brands noticed on those white sandy beaches and at those beer-soaked parties.

Did your brand get a piece of the action? ePromos has the top 10 promotional products that scored with Spring Breakers this year. Here’s more on how marketers use custom logo merchandise at Spring Break.

1. Spring Breakers can proceed to party with this Red Solo-Style Promotional Cup—and it won’t get thrown away when the party’s over. It’s reusable and dishwasher-safe, and it’s designed with double walls to keep drinks icy cold.

 

 

 

 

 

2. The footwear of choice for Spring Breakers, these Surf-Style Custom Flip Flop Sandals feature wide logo straps and optional “talking footprint” soles that leave an impression of your logo in the sand.

 

 

 

 

 

3. This Promotional Portable Cooler Bucket is a must for hauling drinks to the pool or beach. It folds flat and features an attached bottle opener.

 

 

 

 

 

 

4. Every Spring Breaker needs a towel, and this Hibiscus Fiber Reactive Promotional Beach Towel gets your brand seen at the beach and beyond.

 

 

 

 

 

 

5. When they’re moseying up to the bar, your brand gets associated with the fun. These Styrene Promotional Shot Glasses also make great souvenirs from a bar, restaurant or event.

 

 

 

 

 

6. Full-Color Custom Lens Promotional Sunglasses are a trendy way for Spring Breakers to showcase your logo.

 

 

 

 

 

 

7. Everything they need for a day at the beach can fit in this roomy Beach Logo Tote Bag—even the included straw beach mat

 

 

 

 

 

 

8. With its flashing lights and huge imprint area, this Light-Up Logo Beer Pitcher makes a fun promo item for bars, restaurants and parties.

 

 

 

 

 

 

9. Sun protection gets colorful with these clear tubes of Zinc Promo Sunblock in your choice of five bright shades.

 

 

 

 

 

 

10. This lollipop lookalike is actually a condom inside a custom imprinted cellophane wrapper. A colorful bow makes a playful presentation for these Custom Imprinted Condom Lollipops.

 

 

 

 

 

Even as they trample through the snow and slush, people know: Spring is on the way. Do you have promo products to bring your marketing out of the winter doldrums?

Celebrating the start of a new season (spring, glorious spring!) is a way for marketers to breathe new life into promotions.

Whether you’re launching a new product or service, or you just want a fresh approach with your campaigns, spring-themed promo items make invigorating, welcome gifts this time of year.

Here are five ideas to give your marketing a boost this spring season (get them for less during ePromos’ sale):

 

1. Associate your brand with growth and renewal by giving out the Grow Guy Custom Grass Planter. Recipients just add water—seeds are pre-loaded in his head. If you’re looking for a fun, eco-friendly giveaway for spring, this is it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. You know springtime showers can pop up unexpectedly. Keep your customers dry (without maxing out your marketing dollars) with Budget Promotional Umbrellas. Get them in solid or two-tone colors with a matching sleeve.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. These Rubberized Promotional Sunglasses scream springtime. Offered in vibrant colors, they bring a pop of style to any campaign. And, you can’t beat the price—they’re about a buck a piece.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4. Springtime is for golfers. Make them giddy with a Promotional Golf Tee Pack that’s loaded with everything they need for tee time. Your logo is spotlighted on each item.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5. When customers are soaking up that springtime sun, the Price Buster Embroidered Cap keeps the glare out of their eyes. It’s designed with a pre-curved visor and Velcro closure in a palette of classic shades. It’s a bargain for about four bucks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It’s March, which means nearly everyone is about to go a little mad for what’s affectionately known as March Madness, the annual NCAA Division 1 men’s basketball championship.

And where there are bracket-wielding fans, there should always be promotional products. Adding your logo to basketball-themed promo items puts your brand smack in the middle of all the NCAA excitement.

This year’s NCAA tournament (the 75^th edition, by the way) kicks off on March 19 and involves 68 teams. The victor will be determined at the championship game on April 8.

Considering the popularity of March Madness (it costs businesses millions of hours in lost productivity each year), brands are smart to capitalize on the basketball frenzy.

Here are 10 hot, new promotional items for March Madness:

1. Grab a sharpie—this promotional basketball is ready to be signed. It features your logo and a white autograph panel, helping elevate it to souvenir status.

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. Here’s the perfect logo bag for watching teams duke it out. The adjustable shoulder strap doubles as a drawstring closure.

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Looking for a unique spirit item? This double-braided promotional headband features an eye-catching label-weaving process that gives your logo some major dimension and impact.

 

 

4. Shoot and score with this mini promotional basketball hoop set. Two suction cups on the back make it easy to connect to a wall or door.

 

 

 

 

 

 

5. When fans have basketball fever, you know what to prescribe: more cowbell. These round aluminum custom cowbells feature your logo as a bold imprint on the side.

 

 

 

 

 

 

6. These custom thunder sticks feature a huge imprint area for your logo, and there’s even a blow-up straw included when fans are ready to bring the boom.

 

 

 

 

7. Here’s a March Madness must: a custom memo board in a stock basketball bracket design. Your logo stands out front and center.

 

 

 

 

 

 

8. The basketball hoop custom hat is for serious fans only. It’s a quirky, memorable way to put your brand in the game, and you can even customize it to showcase team colors.

 

 

 

 

 

 

9. Everybody becomes cheerleaders with these streamer promotional pom poms. The plastic handle is imprinted with your logo, and you can get the streamers in one solid color or two mixed colors.

 

 

 

 

 

10. Grab the basketball-inspired HydroPouch! custom water bottle to keep players cool during the game—it’s designed with a spray top for easy misting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

So, you have a limited marketing budget. That doesn’t mean you can’t go big with your promotional campaigns. You can have a huge impact simply by using low-cost promotional products with a little zing.

We’ve made it easy to stretch your marketing buck with budget promos that have some panache. You know—something a little different than the typical giveaway.

You can shop our Best Buys for affordable promo items that fit your budget, whether you need promos under $1, under $3, or under $5. Here’s a sneak peek from ePromos’ 2013 Best Buys eCatalog.

Under $1

This tech item is budget-friendly and doubly useful: It’s a twist-action pen and stylus in one cool promo.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cordman is cute, low-cost, and appealing to almost every target audience. Your logo gets spotted every time ear buds come out.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Under $3

This promotional cosmetic bag has the look of patent leather, but it’s easy on your budget. Pick from classic white or black, or an array of bright shades.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Metallic silver accents and vibrant colors give these custom LED flashlights a high-end look—but without the added cost.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Under $5

If you’re looking for a bold corporate giveaway for less than five bucks, this is it. It has all the features of a more expensive bag: adjustable shoulder strap, pen loop and D ring for keys.

 

 

 

 

 

Aluminum tumblers on a budget? You bet. The vibrant colors of these promotional sports bottles are the perfect background for your logo, and a flip-top lid is a handy design element.

 

 

 

 

 

 

When you have to make your marketing dollar go further, affordable promo items are just the way to get increased brand awareness without blowing the budget. And remember: Inexpensive promos don’t have to look and feel cheap. There are multitudes of stylish, creative options to promote your brand on a budget.

Give our Brand Consultants a call—they know how to build promotional packages that only look like a million bucks.

 

 

From technology to apparel, everybody wants what’s hot and new. Nobody wants to stick with yesterday’s trends—we all want the latest and greatest.

The same thing goes for promotional items. New products have a certain novelty and spark about them that makes them naturally appealing to people.

As a marketer, new products can create a buzz for your business. And the more interesting and innovative the product, the more chatter will circle your brand.

Are you on the hunt for what’s new, novel and fresh in the world of promotional products? Click through our 2013 New Product Showcase to see a roundup of 50 hot new items. You can also get your new-product fix by shopping all of ePromos’ new products.

A buck won’t buy much—maybe an extra half mile in a taxi or a junior burger off the dollar menu. But these things are only temporarily satisfying. Instead, invest that buck in some promos. They’re lasting reminders of your business—and your marketing acumen.

Here’s a look at the top 10 promotional products under $1.

Custom sunglasses are hot this year. Jump on the trend by handing out shades in bright, juicy colors. Your logo is imprinted on the side for all to see.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here’s a tech gift that won’t dent your budget. This promotional iPhone stand fits all versions of the iPhone, iPad and most tablets, and keeps your logo visible on the desktop.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Promotional tote bags are perpetually useful to your customers, and they’re also a cost-effective way to promote your brand. Grab one of these bags in a fresh, modern color.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Custom lanyards allow you to keep your logo in plain sight, whether recipients wear them at a conference or use them as a badge holder at work. Customize the attachment and release to get the look and functionality you crave.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Designed with luxe silver accents, these promotional pens only look expensive. A curved barrel and rubber grip make them easy to handle.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Custom bottled water is perfect for handing out at tradeshows, conferences, festivals and other events. Your logo is printed on a glossy, wrap-around label, getting seen with every sip.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Get maximum sun protection at a minimum cost with these promotional sunscreen packs. They’re great for any outdoor event.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Promote health, wellness and your brand with these promotional bottles of hand sanitizer. Your logo is a bold imprint on the clear plastic squeeze bottle.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Get a light when you need it with these colorful promotional key tags. A silver trim is the perfect accent to your logo.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Want to associate your brand with fun? Hand out these promotional beach balls to bring smiles and brand awareness.