2022 PPAI Top Product Picks

In 2022, we’re all about the little things that make life a lot better. The associate editor of The Promotional Products Association International, also known as PPAI, released her picks for best products of the year, and we predict you’ll like what you see. From the home to the office and out and about, there is a perfect customizable item for a multitude of uses. Ready to find out what items made the cut? Let’s get started…

1. Topping off the list are eco-friendly BagitoTowel rolls. Don’t get bored yet—these aren’t just your ordinary towel rolls. Perfect for the eco-conscious consumer, BagitoTowels are made out of 100% cotton waffle fabric that’s ultra-absorbent and machine washable so you can use them over and over again. To sweeten the deal, a portion of Bagito sales is donated to support K-12 environmental literacy. Screen print your one-color logo or marketing message on the band.

2. The second item on our list helps users work smarter, not harder. This innovative upgrade to a classic running cap contains four LED lights that produce visibility of up to 72 feet, a welcome addition to any runner, walker, or contractor’s arsenal. The POWERCAP Lighted Running Cap is available in both men’s and women’s styles and has a battery life of over 65 hours.

3. If you’re a fan of clever products with lots of practical use, the Twintech Industry Chi-Charge Trio is an absolute must-have. Small but mighty, this versatile charging station has not only a vertical dock for easy viewing while your device charges, but also 2 USB ports, 2 AC outlets, and a USB-C. Talk about a comprehensive solution! Add a four-color logo or message to the top so people remember who it came from.

4. Next up is the oh-so-charming Sip-N-Seed Grow Planter. With the help of this small steel-coated mug, users have everything they need to start growing room-enhancing plants in the comfort of their homes. The kit comes with one mug, a seed packet, and soil pods. Simply place near natural light and water frequently, and watch the creations come to life! Add your one-color logo to the mug.

5. Our final item could appropriately be called the Golf Lover’s Best Friend. The Fast Eddie Golf Belt is a versatile accessory that can be customized with a logo on the buckle. Flip the buckle face down and you’ll find a divot tool that can be used as a bottle opener, great for full days spent out on the links. This handy gift idea is guaranteed to be a hit amongst golf fiends and their friends. Add your four-color logo to the belt buckle or add the matching ball marker and divet tool which can be etched with your logo as well.

Don’t keep marketing your business using the same run-of-the-mill promotional products–stand out from the rest with one of 2022’s hottest new items! This diverse selection was hand-picked for its ability to make life easier, and each item can be customized with your very own brand name or logo to make spreading the word about your business a breeze. Visit https://www.newportpros.com/or contact me directly to inquire or place your order!

dona.blunt@newportpros.com
847-398-5500

Eco-friendly Promotional Products

If there is one thing the past several years have taught us, it’s that sustainability is the way of the future. After witnessing a time marked by record fires, storms, and other natural disasters, many consumers actively want to be part of a better way forward, starting with small changes in their own lives. By incorporating eco-friendly promotional products into your repertoire, you can effectively share your business with the world while displaying your commitment to sustainability in the process. This unique collection of sustainable items makes it easy to do both in an on-trend and convenient way.

1. Keep your essentials organized on the go with the KAPSTON Willow Recycled Backpack. Complete with all the features you’ll need to carry around your things–interior organizing pockets, a front zippered pocket, two side pockets, and a fully lined inside with padded laptop sleeve, this pack is also made with recycled PET materials to preserve natural resources. There is a large space to screen print your one-color logo on the front pocket for great brand exposure.

2. This next item helps you engage your customers in a way they won’t forget. This customizable hexagon wooden puzzle is a fun and challenging brain game that can be branded with your company’s logo to create a memorable gift. The hexagon wooden puzzle is a natural wood product that complies with CPSIA and California’s Prop 65.

3. Stay hydrated and protect the environment while you’re at it with this Stainless Steel Water Bottle and Bamboo Lid. This 500 mL reusable water bottle is made of stainless steel and can have your company name engraved on its bamboo lid. Your logo can be laser engraved on the bamboo lid.

4. The ApPeel® Medio Slim offers you a sustainable way to keep track of all your notes. Made from reused apple peels, this notebook is eco-friendly, animal-friendly, and 100% natural. Each one comes with 160 fresh pages for note-taking and journaling, as well as a ribbon marker to help you keep your place in the book. Customize it with your company’s logo debossed on the front cover to create a useful and inexpensive gift.

5. Rounding out our top five list of eco-friendly products is the Carton Garden, a complete starter kit perfect for green thumbs and novices alike. The set contains 3 types of seeds, 6 starter soil pods, 3 blank wooden seed stakes for organization, all inside one egg carton made from recycled pulp. This gift is one that your employees and clients will certainly find memorable! Add your full-color logo or message to the wrapper for some brand recognition.

Sustainable doesn’t have to mean basic. These innovative products put a creative twist on what it means to be eco-conscious in day-to-day life, and we’re happy to offer them completely customized for your business. If you’re looking to leave a more eco-friendly impression on your next wave of employees and clients, PromoDona can help you get there. Contact me or visit my website to order your very own sustainable promo items!

dona.blunt@newportpros.com
847-398-5500

5 Top Promotional Product Beverage Items Under a Buck

Share your brand message and make a splash at any event with these five beverage promotional products! This list includes cups, bottles, and can coolies that will have your brand message on everyone's lips at your next special event, trade show, team outing, or celebration!

And with an incredible price point under $1, these items are perfect for every budget too.

Beverage Insulator Can Coolie

With a rainbow variety of colors to choose from and three areas for your logo imprint, this can coolie will carry your message around for a long time. Available in a variety of colors and prints.

Branded Stadium Cup

A classic promotional staple, this 16-ounce Stadium Cup is BPA free and lead free. With a large imprint area, these cups are perfect for sporting events, schools, picnics, and more. Print your logo or marketing message in one color.

8-Ounce Custom Water Bottle

Showcase your logo or marketing message on water in a clear bottle with full color, full-wrap, waterproof label and flat cap. Choose from 3 standard cap colors (Clear Frosted, Blue, Black) or 13 specialty cap colors (optional) to match or enhance your color scheme. Optional blue, Green or Turquoise tinted bottles are available as well.

22-Ounce Bike Bottle with Push-Pull Lid

This 22-ounce opaque bike sport bottle is BPA free and it's a great wellness gift for giving away at sporting events like marathons, fun runs, cycling events, and more. Includes Lid Assembly, a one color two sided imprint and a one color imprint two sided imprint is available on the rim as well!

 

Tall 12-Ounce Heavy Duty Coffee Cups

Add your marketing buzz to the "daily grind" and create lasting, high-quality brand impressions with these heavy duty coffee cups. These paper HOT cups are printed in Hi-Definition full-color giving you a colorful promotional item that makes your first impression a great one. Excellent for meetings, events, safety programs, and seminars-any place you want to influence hot beverage drinkers with a visually powerful, economical item.

For more information on how these affordable and effective promotional items can fit into your marketing plan, or to discuss other options, contact me at dona.blunt@newportpros.com or 847-398-5500.

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Light Up the Night with these Bright Promotional Product Ideas

With the new year just around the corner, thoughts are turning to bright new ideas that can help share your brand message in 2018. These products will help light up any room and will light up imaginations and creativity, as well. The sky is the limit for your branding message placement, so call me today to discuss the possibilities.

JBL Pulse 2 Bluetooth® Speaker

Elevate your music experience to another dimension with the JBL Pulse 2, a portable Bluetooth speaker that offers sensational sound with an interactive light show. Bring your music to life with glowing, multi-colored visuals and transform wherever you are into a party. You can add a four color imprint for your logo or marketing message.

Branded Light-Up White Fidget Spinner

Fidgety folks, rejoice! Nervous Nellies and attention-deficit sufferers can now enjoy relief from anxiety and distractions with this LED Light Up Spinner fidget toy. Nine bright LEDs create a mesmerizing motion blur of red, green and blue when swiftly spinning for 1-2 minutes. Print your four color logo in one location on the stress relieving spinner. This is a great trade show giveaway or swag bag gift.

Light Up Tunnel Coaster

Promotional Light Up Tunnel Coasters have a reflective surface that creates an optical illusion of a never ending tunnel of light. These coasters have six light-up functions including a rapid-flashing, slow color-changing, still light, and individual flashing color. Print your one color logo on top for full visibility. This is an amazing promotional product to sit on a desk, in a bar table, or as a trade show giveaway. 

Power Up On/Off Bracelet - Blue

Liven up your next nighttime event by offering this power up on/off flashing bracelet as a party or show favor at the door. This bracelet comes with flashing LED lights that light up when the bracelet is turned on. It's designed so that one size fits all with a choice of imprint options on a silicon band. A fun giveaway item for a hospitality event or evening networking reception.

Neon Glow Glasses - Assorted

Neon Glow Glasses have changed the game in glow. Before, people were just wearing them around the neck or on the wrist, but now on the face? Unreal! See through the neon glow in these lovely Neon Glow Glasses. Pair these with a photo booth at your next trade show or networking event for a ton of fun.

To discuss these products or any other bright ideas you'd like to explore, contact me at  dona.blunt@newportpros.com or 847-398-5500.

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4 Cool and Unique Promotional Products for 2017

Selecting the correct giveaway item is an important decision. You need to know what will resonate with the recipients so that you can most effectively allocate your promotional dollars. These five products are sure to be appreciated and used by your customers, giving your message long-lasting impact.

Earbuds in a Tube

This slick packaging not only looks great, but will protect the earbuds and keep them from getting tangled. Includes a one color logo imprint on the tube to showcase your brand.