Spring Forward, Fall Back! (The Perfect Promo Products for that Extra Hour of Sleep)

It’s almost time to Fall back again and in a few short months we all get one extra hour of sleep! (Or so they say!) Sleep is one of the most important factors in physical health, productivity, and mental and emotional health. Without it, we become unstable creatures.

No matter what you need to get the best sleep ever, I’m sure we all have that certain thing we can’t go without. Whether it be a pillow, eye mask, weighted blanked or stuffed animal, there’s no shame in using it. 

In fact, falling back and sleep can be used as a great promotion to draw more awareness to health, sleep deprivation issues, and mental health. As an example, PromoCares, a non-profit that supports social and environmental responsibility in the promotional products industry, has launching a fundraising campaign to support mental health organizations. Donors at certain levels will receive sleep-themed merchandise to thank them for their support. Inspired?

Newport Promotions has promotional items that are perfect to help you promote employee wellness, tie into a sleep and health promotional campaign, support a fundraising campaign, or just use as a sought-after giveaway items. I want to share with you a few new items you can brand with your logo this month as we prep to Fall back.

Branded Eye Mask

These eye masks are a fan favorite! The eye mask will help block out light for undisturbed rest. Adjustable velcro straps make for easy wearing comfort. The outside of the mask is made of spandex, whereas the inside is made of soft fleece to ensure this mask feels nice and comfortable against your face. Available in three different color combos, masks can also be personalized with a one color screen print.

Poplin Pillowcase

We also have pillowcases available for customization! Do you have a favorite design for your room theme, or want to show off your favorite sports team? These are a great platform for a message or branding for the target audience at corporate events. They are great promotional items for teens and college kids. They’re cool and comfortable, made of 100% Polyester. These pillowcases are also compliant with regulations for use by children. Price includes full color sublimation.

Aero-Snooze Travel Kit

While you're getting ready to Fall back, you'll probably also be getting ready to travel. You must love those long flights or road trips, right? I know I'm not the only one to grab some shut eye on the way. These TSA-compliant 3-piece eye masks, ear plugs and carrying case are just what you need to get through the red tape at the airport! One or multicolor screen print options available to showcase your brand or marketing message.

Sleeping Tips Pocket Sliders

Looking for some really good educational content to round out your sleeping & health campaign or promotion? Look no further than this pocket slider with information on various sleep disorders. It is a great attention grabber and conversation starter for your target audience. A good night's sleep is a dream away as well as understanding how proper sleep impacts your health. There are helpful tips on improving your sleeping habits, sleep apnea, insomnia, sleep deprivation and narcolepsy. Your logo can be imprinted on the front of the pocket sleeve. 

If sleep, health, and wellbeing are key components of your brand messaging for marketing campaign, I know there’s something here to help you stand out and provide value to your customers or employees. Promote, style, network, and converse with these items and you’ll be sure to make a lasting sleep impression. Contact me today at dona.blunt@newportpros.com or 847-398-5500 should you have any questions regarding your purchases.

Most of all I hope you stay healthy and hopeful. 

Dona Blunt, MAS
Newport Promotions

Sustainable Water Bottles - The Perfect Promotional Product

Drinking water is great for your health! It keeps you hydrated, flushes out toxins and regulates your body temperature, but did you also know that unless you're using sustainable water bottles, that bottle can take a toll on the environment around you?

If you’re like me, you might find that you have more than a few half empty bottles just lying around the house or in the car just taking up space. Did you know that 90% of the cost of bottled water is for the bottle alone and that 80% of those bottles never get recycled? On average, Americans consume 167 bottles of water per year, that's over 38 million water bottles in a landfill each year!

It takes 7 years for those bottles to dissolve in the landfill, can you imagine having that many half empty water bottles on a piece of land for 7 years?! What’s also insane is to think about how much money we’re spending on things we throw away every day.

Disruptions in the Global Supply Chain and How that Affects Promotional Product Orders

New Coronavirus Outbreak in China 

Over one year into the coronavirus pandemic and we started to see things getting back to normal in many parts of the world. At least we started to. But then an out break from the southern region of China led to more problems at the ports and possible product price increases. 

The global supply chain continues to be impacted by the Covid outbreak causing prolonged replenishment times, decreased freight capacity, and product price increase across a variety of categories.  The decreased freight capacity is one of the biggest setbacks we have yet to see.  To expand, a normal container coming from China going to the East Coast would usually cost $3,000 dollars. Now, that same shipment would cost $9,000 dollars. 

Even at this heightened price, there is no guarantee of regular, on time, sailing dates. Therefore, suppliers are being forced to use premium freight which is an increase of at least 35%. 

Save The Date! Juneteenth is Here to Stay!

 

Save The Date! (Juneteenth- Now A Federal Holiday, Is Here to Stay)

On June 17th, 2021, President Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act. Going forward, on June 19th, we will celebrate the day that General Gordan Granger rode into Galveston, Texas to announce that the Civil War had ended and two years prior, President Lincoln had signed the Emancipation Proclamation. Slavery was over.

An extremely important moment in American history and 156 years later it's recognized as a federal holiday.

Many companies like Target, Spotify, the NFL, Postmates and Nike are showing their support for the new Holiday with products, specials, door busters and celebrations.   

 At Newport Promotions we are here to help you celebrate the new Holiday with your customers and employees. We would love nothing more than to help you remember Juneteenth by providing you and your important audiences with a branded calendar highlighting this new Holiday. However, there is just one tiny problem…

Can't Shake The Anxiety?

Can’t shake the anxiety? A new tool to help you calm the nerves.

Nervousness, leg shaking, finger tapping. Your palms are sweaty and you’re getting sick to your stomach. It’s an anxiety overload. You need something to take your mind off your circumstances, something to calm you down. Can’t focus on the task ahead of you? Feeling the brain fog take over? Don’t worry there’s a solution just waiting for you to pick it up.

The Push Pop Fidget Toy is a novelty toy that helps relieve stress, anxiety, ADHD, Autism and more. It’s a game for all ages that can help develop brainpower and has the ability to cultivate logic and reasoning.

How Does The Push Pop Fidget Toy Work?

It’s made of friendly silicone and ABS, is lightweight and small in size so it’s easy to carry anywhere. The Push Pop Fidget Toy engages you in simple repetitive motions to filter your sensory elements that could be distracting, stressful or anxiety inducing.

Best Promotional Items to Show Pride Support!

Festivals start happening, lawn chairs are brought out to the park, friends and family gather in celebration while listening to music fill the air. Pride month is almost upon us! Are you stocked and ready for the best items to buy for Pride?

Your company could be leading the progression in the economy by growing in the LGBTQ+ community and gaining an increase in the rising Generation Z employment retention.

Harvard Business Review reveals in their case study, “LGBTQ inclusion is good for the economy, and as more and more businesses make this connection, they are stepping forward to make the economic case for non-discrimination protections and against discriminatory laws.”

Newport Promotions Shipping and Port Delays

Whether you are ordering safety supplies for your businesses, employee anniversary awards, or promotional items for a virtual or outdoor live event, we all need our purchases on time.

The past year has been quite the roller coaster for everyone. It's been no different for the promotional products business. While everyone is trying to recover, no matter the industry, we wanted to keep you updated on some delays we are seeing with promotional product orders.

The industry is still experiencing a few setbacks in shipping and port delays. 50% of vessels are delayed by a sixteen-day average before departing.

There is a continuous shortage of containers at Asian ports causing the departure delay across the board and because of the delay, there is plenty of congestion affecting the North American ports.

You may also experience longer than usual transit times, which also increases ocean charges. This makes almost all items more expensive. Many of the additional freight charges have been absorbed in the past, but prices will need to increase very soon.

These shipping and port delays are an inconvenience but know that everyone in the supply chain is doing all they can to get your order shipped out. 

For more information on COVID-19 updates read, “What is Going on with Promotional Product Orders?”

Contact me today at dona.blunt@newportpros.com or 847-398-5500 should you have any questions regarding shipment delays or your purchases.

Most of all I hope everyone stays healthy and enjoys the summer.

Dona Blunt, MAS
Newport Promotions