PromoPunch Blog

“Old-School Promos” is kind of self-explanatory. This refers to the traditional promotional items that have been sold to business for over 100 years. So many customers are stuck on these items that I thought they were worth a mention.
Your first standard is the ink pen. Now the only thing not traditional about this is the [...]

When we are contacted by customers in the financial industry they usually come looking for the same promotional items - magnets, pens and calendars. Well, I am here to tell you that there is so much more than those!
First you can start with notepads. Custom printed notepads are a lasting reminder, page by page of [...]

There are so many different industries out there. We thought we’d try to break them down a little bit & help you find the best items for your industry. The heating & cooling / HVAC industry has many options when it comes to promotional items. A good start is always custom magnets, as magnets can [...]

We’re often asked what promotional item gives the most bang for the buck and the answer is simple — promotional calendars! Calendar advertising delivers by far, the best ROI when compared to other forms of advertising. Put your logo or message on a calendar, and it is going to be seen 356 days a year [...]

Creative marketing ploys can generate huge buzz for an organization, a brand or an event. But when the actual results are misjudged, marketers can find they’ve made a huge blunder, and the campaign can be a bust. Here is Fast Company magazine’s list of the craziest marketing stunts ever — some that were huge successes [...]

For four years, I was a server and bartender at a sports bar near a large college campus. Trust me when I say there is a lot of money in the restaurant and bar scene - restaurant industry sales in 2007 are expected to reach $537 billion, and alcohol sales comprise a large part of [...]

With the start of winter, so marks the fast approaching new year. Now is the time to order next year’s calendars. Who doesn’t use a calendar? This is one item that surely won’t be thrown in the trash or forgotten about. They are like a wristwatch. You don’t think much about it until you need [...]

It never fails, a customer will call me on Monday and need promotional items for an event that Saturday. I get a couple different reasons why they have called me though. It’s either - “I’ve been so busy, I totally forgot I needed something” or “This other company told me they can’t do this in [...]

Winter is soon approaching. What better way to fall into winter than with some great winter promotions! With customers busy with the holidays and end of year business, now is the best time to really put your name in front of your customers. The opportunities are far greater than you think.
For example, beanies with your [...]

Prize wheels are becoming a pretty common sight at trade shows these days. These nifty wheels are being used all over the world to increase booth traffic, and help deliver prizes to booth visitors.
The concept is really quite simple. A company creates inserts for the prize wheel which highlight various prizes that are available. They [...]