There’s more to do in Boca Raton, Florida, than relax on the beach with a slushy umbrella drink (although that sounds amazing), and promotional bags are out to spread the message.

Our client, Christine Neely with WhatToDoInBocaRaton.com, a guide to all the cool things to do in and around Boca, came to ePromos seeking a useful, cost-effective giveaway.

“We wanted something to hand out at local events to promote our website,” she says.

Logo bags were the perfect solution. They’re perpetually useful, whether recipients are toting a towel and sunscreen to the beach or they’re jetting around town. Plus, custom bags have a huge imprint area to get logos seen.

Turns out, people loved them. “Many even came back for another,” says Neely. “We were pleased with the quality, cost and overall look of the product. They turned out even better than I expected.”

You can’t beat the functionality of a great promo bag, which is why Neely will be coming back to ePromos for other projects. “We’ll be ordering again for this website and our other local websites,” she says.

Christine: We have your marketing in the bag.

Promo know-how tip:

Promotional bags run the gamut in terms of style, functionality and cost. Work with our Brand Consultants to find the right bag for your promo, and learn more about promoting with custom bags.

Selecting the right promo is an exciting but sometimes daunting task. There are thousands and thousands of promotional products, so how do you determine what will work for your audience and campaign? Take a look at a universally appealing category such as promotional tote bags.

They’re fashionable, functional, and they provide a huge imprint area for your logo or message. Plus, you can make your custom tote bags as custom as you want. From the material to the imprint to the design features, promotional tote bags can be distinctly you.

Browse through some of these custom tote bag styles, or shop more of ePromos’ promotional bags.

Here comes the bride … along with custom bags for all the wedding guests. Everyone wants to remember when friends and loved ones tie the knot, and personalized bags make creative keepsakes.

Lovebirds Daniel and Julia reached out to ePromos in search of the perfect wedding favor to hand out on their big day this September. Julia envisioned a logo of sorts for their wedding—an image to depict “the apple of my eye”—and worked with a designer to bring it to life.

The next step was finding a bag to showcase the artwork. Daniel called ePromos, and our Brand Consultants took it from there.

“The order process was easy with the help of the ePromos staff. They sent me all the samples I needed, offered ideas for similar products and gave me the time I needed to make up my mind,” he says.

Once they found the bag that was “the one,” a white reusable tote bag, we had it in their hands faster than you can say “I do.”

“I was very impressed by the turnaround time. It took less than two weeks from when I ordered the bags to when they arrived at my house,” Daniel says. “The few people who have seen them think they’re a lot of fun, a great idea and that they look really nice.”

We love a great love story—especially when it involves promotional products.

Promo know-how tip:

Custom bags are a great reminder of your business or special event, and one way to ramp them up is by including logo goodies inside. Let our Brand Consultants find the perfect fillers for your promotional bags.

Custom bags can be used by any business and given out for any reason, but for fledgling companies attending a tradeshow, they’re a must. Logo bags are useful (everybody schleps stuff at tradeshows), and they get your company name directly in front of your target audience.

Our client, Britonne Saddle Savers, recently reached out for help making a splash at a big tradeshow. The company makes pillow-soft pouches, called Saddle Savers, that slip over the stirrup irons on English saddles to protect against scratches and dirt. Riders can stash their keys, cell phone and other items while they ride. (If you ride horses, you know how convenient this is.)

“My brand is boutique-y, and I wanted something that would stand out at the American Equestrian Trade Association show,” says Melanie Marsh, creator of Britonne Saddle Savers. “I wanted a giveaway bag that would catch the attention of buyers.”

Marsh worked with ePromos to create an affordable plastic bag with a high-end look and feel.

“I’m on a limited budget, and I looked everywhere but couldn’t find anything to match the Tiffany blue of my brand,” she says. “Within a couple minutes chatting with my ePromos rep, I literally went from ‘I don’t know what I want’ to a very classy product that I feel proud and excited to hand out.”

The promo bags feature an elegant gold imprint, and Marsh couldn’t be happier. “The gold really stands out on these beautiful, thick blue bags,” she says. “Plus, I got the bags within a couple of days. It was an outstanding experience for me navigating this for the first time.”

Bags should never be handed out empty, so Marsh included her catalog, business card and a promotional pen inside. That’s a tradeshow giveaway to give any brand a little giddy-up. (Couldn’t resist.)

Promo know-how tip:

Understand that the imprint method has a big impact on the overall feel of your logo bags. Our Promotions Specialists can help you decide between four-color printing, flexo printing, foil stamping, hot stamping or screen printing to get the effect you want. 

All musicians need promo items to promote their bands and their brand, and we were fortunate to be chosen to produce custom bags for international hip-hop reggae sensation, Matisyahu.

Our CEO, Jason Robbins, is a huge Matisyahu fan (he’s been known to rock a Matisyahu custom t-shirt or two), so he was psyched when he saw a sample of the bag we did lying around the office.

ePromos produced this personalized drawstring bag in black that would be used to help the singer promote his album, Spark Seeker.

Matisyahu has also used promotional t-shirts to raise money for the Robin Hood Relief Fund, which tonight’s big “12-12-12” concert at Madison Square Garden will benefit. For $19.95, donors can get an iTunes download of his new song, “Happy Hanukkah,” and a Happy Hanukkah t-shirt.

Being headquartered in New York, ePromos appreciates Matisyahu’s charity work to help our region. Want to get the song and make a donation? Here’s where to download Matisyahu’s track and donate.

When you give your customers custom bags, you can bet your logo will get seen. People will always have stuff to schlep, which means logo bags will always make a handy giveaway.

That’s why our client, APPS Paramedical Services of North Florida, a company that provides paramedical exam services, chose promotional bags to give away at a golf tournament.

APPS’ Alicia Burst says the bags were great because they served two purposes: They worked as goody bags at the tournament and they were incredibly useful after the event, too.

“I use mine for soiled laundry when I travel, and our staff’s kids use them for books, sports equipment, and carrying snacks and water on hikes,” she says. “My examiners were also given one so they can carry their blood kits and other supplies.”

These promotional drawstring backpacks weren’t just given away on the greens and forgotten—they’re used in all sorts of ways, getting huge exposure for the APPS logo.

Promo know-how tip:

Custom bags have an impressive imprint area, so don’t be shy—use the space to boldly showcase your logo or message. Keep reading for ideas on how to use bags for your business.