Promotional Products & Branded Apparel - MEA Marketing

The Power of Perceived Value

Apr 09

In marketing terminology, perceived value is what consumers think a product is worth to them. Outside factors like personal memories or associations, celebrity endorsements, resemblance to a higher co...

Case Study: Keeping Colds at Bay, One Spritz at a Time

Mar 26

Keeping Colds at Bay, One Spritz at a Time Organization High School Product Featured Spray Hand Sanitizer Goal of Promotion To promote good health for the winter season Description of Case H...

How to Create Buzz Around a Launch With Promo Products

Mar 12

So, you’re launching a new product or service? Congratulations – what an exciting time for your business! We understand that your next step is to develop your action plan to make this laun...

Case Study: Bear With Us

Feb 25

Description: Plush Big Paw Bear with Shirt Industry: Financial Services / Banking What it was purchased for: A bank chain needed a product for tellers to hand out to new account members. How it was...

Case Study: Celebrate Milestones

Feb 11

A bank wanted to promote 110 years of serving individuals and businesses in Pennsylvania through an "Open House" celebration at their branches. Among the many products selected to commemorate this mil...

5 Outside-the-Box Promotional Products for Your Next School Order

Jan 28

If you’ve ever placed an order for promotional products for a school, you have probably seen your fair share of t-shirts and baseball caps. And trust us, those are definitely important! Wearable...

Case Study: Wave Hello to Promotions

Jan 14

Description: Custom Wave Cap Industry: Automotive What it was purchased for: The client was looking for a signature cap that would be unique, high-quality, and something that the recipient would...

Case Study: Good Deeds for Kids in Need

Dec 31, 2020

Item: Landscape Mesh Tote Purpose: Fundraising Gala gift bag Audience: Kids in Need Foundation supporters The Kids in Need Foundation Gala is one of the organization’s largest fundraising ...

Why You Should Buy USA-Made

Dec 17, 2020

During times of growing uncertainty in the global markets, customers are becoming more and more interested in purchasing American-made items. Buying American-made is about more than just patriotism &n...

Case Study: Raise Your Glass

Dec 02, 2020

The NY Yankees wanted to create special commemorative bottles to celebrate Derek Jeter’s accomplishments at Yankee Stadium. They chose 150 magnum-sized (1.5L) bottles with a special logo and Jet...

Relax and Unwind With These 10 Promo Products

Nov 18, 2020

Like that classic Beatles song, sometimes it can feel like your working eight days a week. Maybe you’ve had back to back meetings or you’ve had a stressful travel week. Whatever the case, ...

6 Promotional Products That Put Safety First

Nov 04, 2020

Whether it’s on a construction site, warehouse, or a laboratory, it’s always important to help your workers stay safe. Encourage your employees to make safe choices all year long with thes...

5 Ways to Boost Employee Morale

Oct 21, 2020

When it comes to building a successful company culture, maintaining positive employee attitude is key. Not only are happy employees more productive, but your company is also more likely to attract and...

Case Study: The Write Way

Oct 06, 2020

Item: WideBody® Message Pen Purpose: Inform people about range of services Audience: Clients and general public A chiropractic office wanted to inform clients and others about their range of...

5 Promo Products for the Stay-at-Home Worker

Sep 22, 2020

Working from home has become the norm these days. It’s also becoming increasingly difficult to separate our professional lives from our personal lives. From trying to make deadlines, cooking din...

Case Study: Beach Balls? Bingo!

Sep 08, 2020

Description: Beach Ball Industry: Tourism What it was purchased for: The customer was looking for a low-cost, family-friendly summer giveaway item to promote their city's summer tourism program in t...

Case Study: It Takes a Village

Aug 25, 2020

Objective: A village needed an easy way to let residents know when there were issues with their water meters. They wanted a faster method of communication than mailing letters, and something more di...

How to Juggle Work and Life Balance Like a Boss

Aug 10, 2020

Sometimes life gets hard. You don’t have to work a night shift from Monday to Sunday to agree with that statement. Even the most effortless of jobs, those we believe to have truly mastered, can...

Yes, There's a Difference: Everything You Need to Know About Pens

Jul 27, 2020

Even as much of our world goes digital and paperless, the pen remains an essential tool in both office and home life. With so many different types of pens, choosing the “write” one can be ...

8 Graphic Design Mistakes to Avoid

Jul 12, 2020

From social media graphics and website layouts to creating a cohesive grouping of promotional products, there are plenty of opportunities to flex your creative muscles and grow your business at the sa...

Case Study: This Promotional Product is in the Bag

Jun 28, 2020

Description: Laundry Bag Industry: Financial What it was purchased for: A credit union wanted to target college students and offer them an incentive to open a new account. They chose a stock design,...

5 Easy Ways to Achieve a Positive Outlook

Jun 14, 2020

One of the most powerful things you can do to set yourself up for success is practice the art of positive thinking. It's easy to let the struggles of everyday life control your attitude. But by practi...

Case Study: A Not-So-Silly Idea

May 31, 2020

An insurance company signed up to be the “hydration” sponsor for a fun and colorful 5K run/walk for charity. The race was popular in the community because it was known as a vibrant, fun-fi...

5 Office Toys That Will Bring Your Brand Joy

May 17, 2020

Look around your office and you will probably find that your coworkers’ desktops are riddled with a variety of knick-knacks, toys, puzzles, and stress balls. Office toys are a great way to st...

10 Promotional Products for Healthy Living

May 03, 2020

We all strive to be our best selves, but sometimes it’s easier said than done. We can all make excuses to make unhealthy choices. Your niece has a birthday and it would seem rude to turn down th...

6 Fun Products for Keeping Kids Occupied at Home

Apr 19, 2020

Since the coronavirus outbreak has forced many schools and daycares to close, millions of children are experiencing a major disruption in their daily lives. Parents working from home may be struggling...

You Can Bank on These 7 Promotional Products

Apr 04, 2020

Finance-themed promotional products are a great marketing investment and help increase brand awareness and customer loyalty. These seven products can be used as financial seminar gifts, banking giveaw...

7 Promotional Products Perfect for Weddings

Mar 21, 2020

Adding names, monograms, or wedding dates to wedding favors is a great way to increase the wow-factor of any event. After everyone leaves the reception, these personalized gifts are there to help them...

Case Study: Lunchtime Loot

Mar 07, 2020

A restaurant supply company was planning its annual company picnic for employees and their families. Every year, the company gives employees a nice gift in the $10 range. This year, the company chose ...

8 Corporate Gifts for Your Employees

Feb 22, 2020

The employees are the backbone of every company. And when your employees have been working hard all year to bring in tremendous results, nothing conveys your appreciation more than a corporate gift. A...

Promotional Golf Products That Are Made in the USA

Feb 08, 2020

These golf-themed promotional products are a hole-in-one! Add your logo to take your company’s golf tournament or event to the next level. Treat golfers to custom golf balls, umbrellas, bag t...

Case Study: Fewer Tricks and More Treats: Halloween Safety Lanyard

Jan 24, 2020

Fewer Tricks and More Treats: Halloween Safety Lanyard Organization Insurance Company Product Featured Reflective Lanyard Goal of Promotion Promoting safety on Halloween Description of Case H...

Case Study: Recycle, Reuse, Read a Book!

Jan 10, 2020

Product: Non-Woven Shopper Tote Bag Industry: Bookstore What it was purchased for: A large college bookstore wanted to feature a reusable shopping bag for students. The goal was to get the students ...

Case Study: Jot It Down

Dec 27, 2019

Description: Mini Flip Pad Jotter Industry: Financial What it was purchased for: An investment firm wanted to promote their new financial blog to their existing customers with a memorable branded it...

Case Study: Health & Wellness Spas

Dec 13, 2019

Products Javalina Jewel® Pen Industry Health & Wellness Spas Application Future Visits A day spa wanted to ensure that its guests always received the royal treatment. To encourage f...

5 Promo Products for People Who Love to Plan

Nov 28, 2019

Calendars, planners, and clocks are some of the most popular promotional products because they are useful, inexpensive, and receive innumerable impressions on a daily basis. Brand these everyday essen...

Customer Experience + Branding: The Relationship Goals of Marketing

Nov 14, 2019

Customer experience can make or break your company. How you and your employees treat customers directly reflects your brand’s values. But the truth is, positive customer experiences can be diffi...

Case Study: Fun in the Sun

Oct 31, 2019

Product: Two-Tone Malibu Sunglasses Industry: Sports What it was purchased for: A major sports team was having difficulty keeping attendance up at weeknight games. They came up with the idea of doin...

Case Study: College Fair Giveaway

Oct 17, 2019

Description: 4" Mini Plush Buddies Frog with Shirt Industry: Education What it was purchased for: A community college was looking for a giveaway item to have at their booth for the upcoming college ...

Top 10 Promotional Products for the Health and Wellness Industry

Oct 02, 2019

Now, more than ever before, people are focused on enriching their lives with healthy habits and wellbeing practices. In fact, the health & wellness industry has seen exponential growths over the past ...

These Are the Tech-Savvy Promotional Products You Are Looking For

Sep 18, 2019

Technology advances exponentially. By the time you finish reading this article, you might be actually be reading it in some virtual reality café where Elvis is serving you a strawberry daiquiri...

A Quick Guide to Promotional Bags

Sep 04, 2019

Whether you’re at a tradeshow, school, office, or even the grocery store, chances are that you’re going to see a promotional bag. Bags are one of the most ubiquitous promotional products &...

Branding 101: Let’s Talk Logos

Aug 21, 2019

A logo is often a company’s first impression and it can impact a customer’s perception, purchase decisions and overall attitude toward your company. A logo is a symbol or graphic element t...

Case Study: Sharper Students

Aug 06, 2019

Description: Pencil Sharpener Industry: Construction What it was purchased for: A shipyard in a major city harbor has advocates who go out to local schools to promote shipbuilding. These advocates n...

Ain't Nobody Got Time for That: 5 Tips for Working Efficiently

Jul 23, 2019

No one ever got anywhere by doing the bare minimum. Your growth depends on you getting as much done in as little time as possible. The five tips below will help you accomplish as much as possible each...

10 Tweetable Quotes for Motivation

Jul 09, 2019

People love quotes. That’s probably why 30% of retweets on Twitter are quote-related. You can tap into that trend by posting engaging and entertaining quotes on your company’s account. How...

Case Study: Pillow Box

May 27, 2019

Objective A children's hospital wanted to send a thank you gift package to donors. They wanted patients to be able to add a personalized touch to the gift to connect donors better to the cause. Prod...

Cook Up a Storm With These 5 Promotional Products

May 13, 2019

There are hundreds of cooking gadgets that claim to make people’s lives easier but many of them end up collecting dust in the junk drawer. We’ve found the best and most useful kitchen prod...

How to Protect Your Business From Hackers

Apr 29, 2019

Business owners have a lot to lose in the event of an unfortunate data breach. From intellectual property to customer lists to bank account numbers, hackers have their eyes set on the most invaluable ...

Case Study: It’s a Date!

Apr 15, 2019

Description: Desk Calendar Industry: Insurance What it was purchased for: A local insurance agent wanted a way to connect with customers, and capture new leads, with a useful promotional item that w...

Game On: 10 Promo Product Games We Love!

Mar 31, 2019

From traditional favorites to new and trendy games, you can put your brand at the center of the fun whether it is at a tailgate, a special party or event, or just around the office. Bean Bag Toss Ga...

Our Top 10 Favorite Eco-Friendly Products

Mar 17, 2019

Sometimes it’s good to take a moment and get in touch with Mother Earth. Not only are these products great for printing your company logo or message, but they also serve dual purposes. The produ...

3 Things Every Busy Professional Needs

Mar 03, 2019

If there’s one thing we never have enough of, it’s time. We haven’t quite figured out a way to freeze time yet, but we have found ways to save it. If you’re a busy professional...

5 Military Themed Promotional Products

Feb 17, 2019

We’ve got camouflage. We’ve got utility. We’ve got plenty of “olive drab” to go around. If you are looking for products that appeal to military personnel and their famili...

Case Study: Let the Games Begin!

Feb 03, 2019

Product: Custom Malibu Sunglasses Industry: Automotive/Banking What it was purchased for: A car company wanted to find a product that would promote their brand at a local college BCS Bowl Games. Ho...

30 Quotes That Will Motivate You to Succeed

Jan 19, 2019

We all want to succeed in business and in life, but sometimes we could use an extra boost of motivation. Some of the most successful people we have ever known have failed many times before succeeding....

8 Promo Products That Will Kick Start Your Goals

Jan 05, 2019

We all want to live healthier, sleep deeper, and work better. These motivational promotional products will help kickstart goals and increase your brand visibility! Exercise Band Let's get physical...

5 Promotional Products for Firemen and Fire Departments

Dec 22, 2018

Firemen deserve a special kind of admiration. They spend their careers rushing into buildings while others are rushing out. Many departments require aid from the community, and that’s where f...

5 Corporate Gifts Your Clients Will Love

Dec 08, 2018

Corporate gifts are a great way to thank your clients for keeping you in business. When done right, they can also function as employee rewards/incentives. Here are a few of our favorite promotional pr...

3D is the Key

Nov 24, 2018

A company was looking for unique items to commemorate the celebration of its 45th year in business. They wanted to incorporate a new logo that communicated the anniversary as well as the range of prod...

You Need More Cowbell

Nov 10, 2018

Description: Cowbell Industry: Sporting Events, Athletics What it was purchased for: A charity marathon coordinator wanted a giveaway that spectators could use to cheer on their runners. They chose ...

Case Study: Safety First

Oct 27, 2018

Product: Auto Safety Kit Industry: Banking What it was purchased for: As a gift to anyone who opened a new bank account for over $1,000.00. How it was distributed: The bank was looking for a brande...

Drive Traffic with these 6 Trade Show Ideas

Oct 13, 2018

Tradeshows are important opportunities for your company to reach out to customers and prospects face-to-face and make lasting impressions. Make sure you’re prepared with the proper supplies to e...

3 Simple Ways to Boost Your Mood Right Now

Sep 29, 2018

Do you ever get a case of the Mondays…on a Thursday? We all get down sometimes, but that doesn’t mean we need to stay there. Whether someone said something that upset you, you’re st...

Improve Sales and Traffic

Sep 14, 2018

A hotel wanted to promote its amenities to guests in a personable, yet non-intrusive manner. The goal was to encourage guests to utilize hotel amenities instead of going off-site to fulfill their need...

5 Promo Products That Are Bright, Light, and Ready to Excite

Aug 31, 2018

Looking for some promotional products to outshine the competition? Need some LED magic to illuminate your brand? We’ve got you covered with this selection of super fun promotional products th...

Drink It In: 6 Drinkware Products to Quench Your Thirst

Aug 17, 2018

What better way to put your money where your mouth is than to add your logo to some stylish drinkware? We have six unique picks to inspire your next drinkware order! Moscow Mule Gift Set Cheers to...

6 Things You Need on Your Desk

Aug 03, 2018

Most of us spend as much time at our desks as we do in our homes. If that’s the case, we should all put some time and effort into making sure our workspace is as happy and motivating as possible...

Appreciation Gift

Jul 20, 2018

A realtor wanted to give a thank-you gift to those who purchased a new home with them. They chose the LED Carbon Fiber Aluminum Flashlight. They printed their logo along with the tagline, "We will bri...

8 Promo Products That Will Have You Ready For Spring

Jul 06, 2018

Here comes the sun! With spring in full swing, it’s time to shake off the cold and embrace these colorful products that will be sure to brighten your day. Garden Kit Test your green thumb wi...

9 Promotional Products for Tech Wizards

Jun 21, 2018

Did you know that American consumers own, on average, at least three connected devices? Add your logo to these top tech accessories and your company will become a part of your customers’ daily l...

10 Luxurious Products for Your VIP Customers

Jun 07, 2018

Most people crave the feeling of class, power, and status that comes with enjoying luxury products. Those who claim they don’t, just haven't gotten a chance to experience it for free. So, what b...

What Millennials Want (And How to Work With Them)

May 24, 2018

Many people agree that there is a high demand to diversify the workforce with young specialists bearing fresh ideas and new perspectives. Furthermore, we need to prepare this growing generation for le...

7 Ways to Instantly Make Your Website More User-Friendly

May 10, 2018

With more and more people preferring to conduct business exclusively online, a user-friendly website isn’t just desirable, it’s required if you want to be successful. These seven tips will...

Case Study: Inking Impressions

Apr 26, 2018

Portability and permanence are among the desirable traits sought in an effective promotional product. A company was looking for a unique self-promotion that incorporated these elements and decided on ...

Top 10 Promotional Product Ideas for the Construction Industry

Apr 12, 2018

Whether you’re working in the construction industry, cater to outdoor enthusiasts, or simply want to lead a company-wide safety session, having an array of timely, yet practical promotional prod...

9 Useful Apps for Sales & Marketing Professionals

Mar 28, 2018

Your phone’s ringing off the hook. You’ve got three meetings back to back. Emails are piling up in your inbox. And when you have a moment to book your next business trip, you wonder how yo...

Your Brand Is Your Business - Market It!

Mar 14, 2018

As a marketing professional, you understand better than anyone the importance of establishing a distinct brand presence for your company. People gravitate to those they identify with and can trust wit...

4 Advertising Products to Grow Your Business

Jun 28, 2017

96 So, you’re looking to grow your business? In today’s crowded digital space, many brands are looking to move back toward traditional print and other advertising products...

How Logo Products Can Help Your Business: A Step-by-Step Guide

Jun 26, 2017

So you’ve been asked to start a marketing campaign, and want to distribute logo products. The goal is to increase brand awareness as well as pick-up a few new clients for a return on investment....

5 Reasons Why Promotional Products Are Cornering the Market

Jun 21, 2017

What is a promotional product? Simply put, a promotional product is any item your business has created for use by your demographic. These promotional products can literally be anything as long they&rs...

The 3 Best Methods for Distributing Promo Products

Jun 19, 2017

Let’s assume that you’ve created some great promo products for your prospective customers and clients. They look amazing, the quality is impeccable, and you truly believe—no, rather ...

Choosing the Right Marketing Products for Your Business: A Quick Guide

Jun 15, 2017

Finding the right set of marketing products can be difficult for any business. Simply put, there’s a lot to choose from! From print materials, which can include anything from brochures and prese...

4 Benefits of Using Custom Pens

Jun 12, 2017

A pen can be your hand’s best friend. Why? Because when’s the last time you used a pencil to write something down? After college, pencils aren’t that widely used in the working world...

The Best Promotional Merchandise to Boost Sales & Loyalty

Jun 07, 2017

Picking the perfect promotional merchandise for your business can be overwhelming. In this article, we’re going to dive into the specifics of the best promotional merchandise available, and whic...

3 Reasons to Invest in Custom Bags

Jun 05, 2017

Today we’re here to talk about one thing: custom bags. Bags have been around for centuries and have a proven versatility to be used in a variety of different capacities and applications. To give...

Case Study: Success on Campus

Jun 25, 2019

A large university needed a useful tool to promote its school app to students and faculty because it wanted to use the app to communicate important college news and upcoming events. Since most student...

7 Ways to Take Advantage of Your Lunch Break

Jun 10, 2019

Taking a lunch break is important. It’s a time when you can step away from your computer and have a little “me” time. Your lunch break should be a time when you can unplug and stop t...

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