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 tennis and the swag rock at the Sony Open—especially if you’re a MasterCard Elite cardholder. MasterCard, which promises that “a world of possibilities awaits” its Elite cardholders, followed through on its word by handing out some amazing swag bags at the Sony Open.

MasterCard turned the event into a memorable, exciting experience by treating cardholders to some fantastic promotional items. Let’s take a peek at all the promotional goodness.

Cardholders received a promotional hand fan to ever so elegantly cool off in the stands, a custom tumbler to fill with something icy, custom binoculars to watch the tennis action up close and a promotional mousepad to bring a piece of the scenery back to the office. The promo items are smartly packed in a promotional bag.

When it comes to delivering some great perks for cardholders, MasterCard was right on target with these gift bags. The gifts help enhance the Sony Open experience and reinforce that when you’ve got a MasterCard Elite card in your wallet, something special is around every corner.

Promo know-how tip:

Create a swag bag for your customers to make them feel like VIPs. Talk to our Brand Consultants for some creative ideas.

There’s nothing like custom apparel to make people feel unified and connected during community service work. When volunteers are wearing the same logo apparel, it’s a visible reminder that they’re working toward the same goal.

Our client, San Mateo County Sheriff’s Activities League (SAL), an organization that connects cops with kids through sports, mentoring and a variety of other programs, used the coziest kind of custom apparel for its volunteers: promotional sweatshirts.

SAL handed out the half-zip fleece pullovers at an annual party for mentors and mentees. “We got them for our youth and mentors who completed the minimum hours of community service work,” says SAL’s Ashley Bolanos. “They wear them when going on special outings, field trips and community service projects.”

The promotional gifts have received rave reviews—from SAL and recipients.

“The quality of the sweatshirts is outstanding—especially considering the price. The embroidery also came out great,” Bolanos says. “I was told by one youth that it’s her favorite to wear because it’s so comfortable and fuzzy. The mentors were also excited to receive such a nice quality sweatshirt for volunteering their time.”

Bolanos adds: “We can’t wait for our next project with ePromos!”

Promo know-how tip:

Opt for laser-etching your custom fleece if you want your logo to have a deep, tonal look. For a standout, crisp look, choose embroidery. Our Brand Consultants can walk you through all the options.

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We have to do a promo products shout-out to the people at TD Bank. They’re doing an outstanding job marketing with promotional products. Just check out their Facebook page—you’ll see everything from custom lollipops to dog bandannas promoting the TD Bank brand.

Their page proclaims a mission to “discover what it truly means to bank human again,” and their creative use of promo items shows that they mean it.

Here are a few promotional gems we spotted on their Facebook page:

 

 

 

 

 

We also love that TD Bank is doing more than just handing out promo pens—they’re actually using them to engage their community. They asked Facebook fans: “What’s the farthest you’ve traveled with your promo pen?” The post got more than 3,000 likes, 800 comments and 100 shares. Fans commented that they traveled as far as China, Ireland and New Zealand with their TD Bank promotional pens.

People: This is how it should be done. Don’t just use promo products as handouts—tie them into your social media marketing. Take a cue from TD Bank and have some fun while you promote.

Promo know-how tip:

A great way to ramp up your social media marketing is by holding contests and rewarding participants with promo products. Talk to our Brand Consultants for some creative ideas.