Tuesday, February 21, 2023

This Year’s Top Promotional Product Trends As Seen at The 2023 PPAI Expo

Whether you’re gifting branded products to your clients and employees, promoting your company at fairs and expos, or adding your unique message to the merchandise you offer to your customers, making a lasting impression should be one of your top goals. To help you do that, we’ve compiled the top trends of the year that will ensure that you’re offering the gifts and merchandise that are on everyone’s wish list! 


BRANDS, BRANDS, BRANDS

Nearly every top brand can now be customized with your logo and message, so corporate gift giving is no longer limited to generic items. Here are some great name brand options that your clients and employees would happily purchase for themselves!




Columbia Ladies Omni-Wick Shotgun 1/4 Zip 

This high-quality jacket offers Omni-Wick and Omni-SHADE UPF 30 sun protection, and features a seamless zippered sleeve pocket. With double knit material and mesh backing, sizes are offered from S-2XL, and 3XL in some colors. Ask for item #16S60ML for the men’s companion option. 





Milk Chocolate Covered Oreo Cookie Gourmet Snack Pack 

Give the gift of flavor with these delicious Oreo Cookie snack packs. Real Oreo cookies are drenched in smooth, premium milk chocolate, then drizzled with contrasting stripes to create a sweet flavor sensation. Don’t forget to add your unique logo and messaging to the outer packaging!






Otterbox Power Bank 

This Otterbox power bank is a great gift for clients and employees on the go. With USB-A and USB-C  ports, multiple devices can be charged at the same time. With an output of 10,000 mAh, this power bank offers up to 30 hours of battery for a smartphone, 18 hours for a small tablet, and 9 hours of battery for a large tablet. 





SUSTAINABILITY


Environmental consciousness is becoming more and more important in people’s buying decisions. Companies want branded merchandise that is useful, purposeful, and most importantly, socially and environmentally responsible. Here are some great eco-friendly options for your branding this year. 




Eco Flight Jacket

This men’s jacket is stylish, lightweight, and most importantly, eco-friendly! It features a 100% recycled shell material, resulting in more than 50 recycled bottles in each jacket. This jacket is GRS approved, SCOPE certified, and complies with Prop 65. You can embroider your logo on the jacket as well.





Ocean Duffel Bag 

Saving the ocean one bag at a time! This duffel bag features a roomy zippered main compartment, two zippered side pockets for smaller items, a removable and adjustable shoulder strap, and two carry grab handles. It is made from recycled ocean plastic, and through a partnership with 1% For The Planet, one percent of all sales will be donated to environmental nonprofits. 





Upcycled Fethiye Throw Blanket 

This multi-use blanket has hand-knotted tassels, is handcrafted according to ancient tradition, and is made with 50% recycled cotton. It’s the perfect size for all of your travel blanket needs, and folds down to a compact size for easy storage and carrying. 





SELF CARE


Today’s uncertain times have lead to higher stress for most people. With that in mind, self care has become more of a focus than ever! The following items are great gifts to show your clients and employees that you care about their relaxation and mental health. 





Bamboo Soy Candle 

This vanilla-scented candle is non-toxic and burns cleaner than paraffin with no petrol-carbon soot. It also burns longer and more efficiently than paraffin, and complies with Prop 65. Choose your color and add your unique logo and messaging to create a lasting impression! 





Handheld Massage Gun 

Self care doesn’t get much better than this! This lightweight, handheld massage gun comes with four interchangeable head attachments and four intensity speeds to help with pain areas all over the body. The compact design makes it easy to store and maneuver, making it a modern tool to destress and unwind. 





Revive Pedicure Tool 

Ditch those expensive pedicure bills with this essential “me time” tool! This 4-in-1 set includes a pumice stone to remove dead skin cells, an emery file to smooth away roughness, a heel rasp to leave feet feeling soft and fresh, and a foot brush for a soothing massage. The paddle also includes a rope that can be used to hang your brand anywhere.





EXPERIENCE, TRAVEL, AND EXPLORATION 


With many people continuing to work remotely, work and travel are frequently being combined, creating the popular experience of “bileisure.” Here are some great ideas for items that will help make their travels and experiences more convenient and enjoyable.  






Garment Travel Organizer 

This garment travel organizer is a traveler’s dream! It combines the ease of a folding garment bag and the convenience of multiple packing cubes into a single product. Use your logo and brand messaging to add a unique twist. 





Reveal Quart Bag 

This water-resistant bag is the perfect place to keep your travel liquids. With its small small size, machine washable cleanup convenience, and water-resistant material that keeps any spills inside the bag, it is a great travel companion for frequent flyers. 





Workspace Bag 

Easily combine travel and work with this workspace bag! In addition to a laptop sleeve, this bag ups the game with a portable workstation. The workstation opens from the back, bottom, and sides to fold out, and is supported by inner PVC for stability. The storage pockets are perfect for personal belongings, and the top carry handle makes it easy to carry through busy airports or bus stations. 


For more gift ideas or to place your order, call us at (847) 398-5500 or email me at dona.blunt@newportpros.com. 



Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Last Minute Valentine's Day Gift Ideas

Valentine’s Day will be here before you know it! Have you bought gifts yet? 

Fun and thoughtful gifts are a great way to show your clients and employees that you care. Or, promote a Valentine's Day event. By adding your logo and message, you will be sure to create a lasting impression. Check out these popular Valentine’s gifts that are fun, delicious, and easy on your bottom line!



Valentine’s Day Hot Chocolate Bomb with Pink Drizzle


Let your clients and employees know that they are the bomb! Simply pour hot milk over this chocolate bomb and watch it unravel, revealing delicious marshmallows and creating the perfect treat to warm cold winter days. With a pink drizzle and room for your logo and message, this is the perfect gift for Valentine’s Day.



Custom Cookie Cube 


Give a gift that shows your creativity! With plenty of space for your unique logo, colors, and messaging, this cookie cube is sure to create lasting memories for your clients and employees. After enjoying your uniquely branded box, your gift recipients will dig into 5 delicious chocolate chip cookies that will satisfy their chocolate cravings this Valentine’s Day.


Clearview Gift Box

If you’re looking for an elegant gift this Valentine’s Day, look no further. Our gift box is filled with 10 delicious Godiva Wrapped Chocolates including milk chocolate truffles, dark chocolate truffles, milk chocolate caramels, and dark chocolate caramels. The customizable hand-wrapped ribbon and metallic gold base give this gift box a luxurious appeal that will leave your clients and employees feeling truly special. 

If you’re still in need of last minute Valentine's Day promotional gift ideas, give us a call at (847) 398-5500 or email me at dona.blunt@newportpros.com to inquire about options or place your order today.