Impact Marketing & Design Inc | Promotional Products & Apparel

You Need More Cowbell

Jul 29

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 cho...

A Plus Aprons to Wow Any Chef

Jul 14

Cooking up a storm can create a mess! Make sure to have the right gear with an out-of-this-world apron! Artists, chefs, bakers, and more will be delighted with a one-of-a-kind apron! 1. 100% Cot...

High Stakes, Big Wins: Promotional Products for Casinos That Hit the Jackpot

Jun 29

Casinos aren't just about games-they're about unforgettable experiences. Whether it's the neon lights, the jingle of slot machines, or the thrill of a winning hand, the right promotional products c...

Reel Them in With These 5 Cinematic Promo Products

Jun 15

Box office hits took a backseat this year as more people browsed through Netflix's new releases instead of venturing out to movie theaters. However, as many movie theaters reopen to the public, he...

Bursting with Vibrance!

May 31

Regarding promotional merchandise, nothing grabs attention quite like vibrant colors. Colorful apparel items make a bold fashion statement and serve as powerful marketing tools for your brand. Whet...

Fresh Spring Promo Ideas

May 17

Spring is here, and that means getting outside and enjoying the sunshine, leaving your window open during spring storms, and picnics! Get your clients and team ready for the spring with these perfe...

Case Study: Write to Paradise!

May 3

A 5 Star Resort wanted to ensure its guests received the best experience. To encourage feedback on services provided, guests were offered a coupon for use at their next visit in return for com...

Customer Experience + Branding: The Relationship Goals of Marketing

Apr 19

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 difficul...

6 Accessories Every Car Owner Needs

Apr 5

It's just a fact of life: everyone loves cool car accessories. Neat stuff to make life commuting on the road a little bit safer and more convenient. Whether your client is a car dealer, car detaile...

Take 5 of These Promotional Products for the Medical Field, and Call Me in the Morning

Mar 22

It can be tough for people in the medical field to get their names out to new patients. If you own a restaurant, you can have your cool mascot show up at a local sports game and toss out t-shirts. ...

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

Mar 7

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! Wearables a...

Ye Olde Medieval Promos!

Feb 6

Hear ye, hear ye! Gather all around, for we have the perfect promos for your renaissance faire or medieval reenactment groups! Whether you're looking for your very own pet dragon, or looking to arm...

5 Environmentally-Friendly Promotional Products

Jan 23

How about that Earth, huh? She sure is something. Fortunately, there are plenty of people in the promotional products industry that feel the same way. In fact, we can offer you thousands of product...

Win Big With These Promotional Products for Sports Lovers

Jan 8

If you're looking for some awesome gear to support your team-or for some killer merch for your team's fans-we've got you covered with these awesome promotional products for sports lovers! 1. C...

5 Festive Promotional Products for Holiday Parties

Dec 25, 2025

The holidays can get pretty hectic, so it's always nice to receive some wise advice to help you through the celebrations. Our first piece of advice is to use mistletoe strategically. Your partner's...

10 Tweetable Quotes for Motivation

Dec 11, 2025

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. However, quo...

Branding 101: What Makes a Brand Powerful

Nov 27, 2025

A powerful brand is more than just a great logo and a mission statement (although those certainly lay the groundwork for any brand.) We live in a time where competition rises up on every corner, an...

7 Promotional Products Perfect for Weddings

Nov 13, 2025

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 t...

5 Awesome Recreational Wearables

Oct 30, 2025

Did you know that wearables are the #1 best-received promotional product? Add your logo to these fresh wearables and make your brand a walking advertisement with innumerable impressions all year lo...

6 Awarding Rewards for Your Employees

Oct 15, 2025

Since the beginning of the corporate award dinners, the same type of glass award has been presented at each one, whether it is a banquet, end-of-year party, or even just a company-wide meeting. Whi...

What’s Up With Unboxing Videos? The Trend You Must Try

Oct 1, 2025

We all enjoy that element of surprise (well, most of us!). User-generated unboxing videos have popped up more and more on YouTube and other social media platforms, adding a surprising value to prod...

It's Pizza Time! 6 Pizza Products You'll Fall In Love For

Sep 17, 2025

Did you know that pizza has been around for a really long time? Pizza has been around since antiquity when the Romans, Egyptians, and the Greeks would all layer flatbreads with toppings, and even t...

7 Promotional Products for Law Firms

Sep 3, 2025

If you're in the law business, you know that brand recognition is everything. In fact, repeat clients and referrals are some of the top avenues through which law firms gain business. If you're look...

Work Hard, Play Harder: 6 Promotional Products to Promote a Healthy Lifestyle

Aug 20, 2025

Whether you're playing a team sport, working out, running a marathon, or going to the game, these promotional products are built to fit any active lifestyle! Add your logo to any of these promot...

Case Study: Sign the Deal

Aug 5, 2025

In the fall, a car dealership introduced a new model and promoted it to potential customers. The car dealer purchased a mailing list and merged it with its own database. The Ranger Stylus Sati...

Case Study: Lunchtime Appreciation

Jul 22, 2025

Description: ID Lunch Bag Industry: Health Care / Pharmaceutical What it was purchased for: A hospital wanted a unisex item to give out for Nurses Week. Since most of the nursing staff brought th...

Merch for Bands and Venues

Jul 7, 2025

It's not easy to get your foot in the door in the music industry, and we know a lot of work goes into making it big. That's why we're here to take one thing off your plate and help you promote your...

Case Study: A New Way to Do Cross-Promotions

Jun 23, 2025

Clever Meets Subtle: A New Way to Do Cross-Promotions Organization: Department Store Product Featured: Lanyard with Vinyl Pouch Goal of Promotion: Promoting Store Sales Description of Case ...

8 Promotional Products to Win Game Day

Jun 9, 2025

From Friday night lights, Saturday morning tailgating, to Sunday watch parties, show support for your team with some promotional products for the win! Touchscreen Gloves Add your logo to these ...

Case Study: It’s a Date!

May 25, 2025

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 tha...

5 Rockin' Promo Products for Bands, Musicians, and Music Venues

May 11, 2025

Music brings us all together! Whether you're a heavy metal, country, or even classical musical fan - we all have something in common with our love for music. And these promotional products definite...

5 Steps to Achieving Your Goals

Apr 27, 2025

If you've ever watched a TED talk or listened to any of your teachers in school, you'll know that setting goals are the stepping stones to getting where you want to be in life. You watch one video ...

How to Reduce Stress on the Job

Apr 13, 2025

Here are some interesting stats for you. More than 157 million Americans are part of the U.S. workforce. Considering that number, did you know that workplace stress is responsible for up to $190 bi...

Case Study: Wine for the Win

Mar 30, 2025

A local winery at their annual fall festival was looking for a way to boost their sales on take-home bottles of wine. So, they gave away the imprinted Winged Corkscrew to anyone who purchased three...

It's Party Thyme: 7 Products for Plant Lovers

Mar 16, 2025

In recent years, home gardening has gone from a small hobby to a full-blown trend. Houseplants aren't just beautiful home décor- they're actually good for your health! Owning indoor plants c...

12 Perfect Pediatric Products for Babies

Mar 2, 2025

Oh, babies! What a joy to welcome. Bringing a new baby into the world is so exciting (but also stressful and frequently sleepless). New parents know that there's a lot to procure and prepare before...

Case Study: Pull Up a Chair and Stay Awhile

Feb 16, 2025

Description: Foldable Chair Industry: Education/Sports What it was purchased for: A high school wanted to purchase an item they could resell to the parents in the spirit shop for fundraising doll...

How to Work Smarter, Not Harder

Feb 2, 2025

Do you ever find that no matter how hard you're working, you're not getting the results you want? You put in the long hours at the office, you answer every email, you skip lunch, and yet you're sti...

8 Promotional Products That Grow!

Jan 19, 2025

Now, more than ever, people are looking toward eco-friendly companies. They want to know what their favorite brands are doing for sustainability and limiting their carbon footprint. So we picked ...

How to Choose Uniforms the Whole Team Will Love

Jan 4, 2025

If you've been in the workforce for a couple of years, you've probably had to wear a company uniform at one point or another! Across all industries, trades, and professions, uniforms are common &nd...

5 Office Toys That Will Bring Your Brand Joy

Dec 21, 2024

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 stay ...

Graphic Design Terms Everyone Should Know

Dec 7, 2024

It can be hard to communicate with a design team on a project when the designers speak their very own language. That's why we have a rundown of words you may come across frequently that can save yo...

Tried and True: Classic Promotional Products

Nov 23, 2024

There are some things out there that are just undisputed classics – and when you think of a classic, what goes to your mind? Maybe it's a classic car like a 1950s era Cadillac, or perhaps it'...

Case Study: Welcome New Hires!

Nov 9, 2024

Objective A small business owner wanted an easy way to present important paperwork to new employees to help them stay organized in their first few months with the company. They wanted to instill p...

5 Casino Products That Will Up the Ante!

Oct 25, 2024

Casinos are synonymous with excitement, luxury, and the thrill of gambling. Regarding promotional products for a casino night, you want to capture that same energy and leave a lasting impression on...

6 Promotional Signs to Let Customers Know You’re Open For Business

Oct 11, 2024

As restaurants, salons, retail stores, and more begin reopening the doors, many business owners are trying to think of bold ways to visually attract customers to their businesses. From curbside foo...

The Eras: Promo Tour

Sep 26, 2024

The Eras: Promo Tour If there's one artist who knows how to craft hit albums that resonate with millions, it's Taylor Swift. From her country beginnings to her pop powerhouse status, Swift has cap...

Case Study: Let the Games Begin!

Sep 12, 2024

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. ...

Case Study: Wave Hello to Promotions

Aug 28, 2024

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 wo...

Gifts Based on Enneagram Types

Aug 14, 2024

So, you're running out of gift ideas. Over the years, you've given your clients things they like, such as a cat Star Wars poster, tickets to see their favorite band, or even as far as their favorit...

Case Study: Paw-se and Appreciate the Little Things

Jul 31, 2024

Description: Big Paw Bear Industry: Health Care / Pharmaceutical What it was purchased for: A senior living community was looking for holiday gifts for their residents. How it was distributed: W...

Generation Z vs. Millennials: What’s the Difference?

Jul 16, 2024

We're all familiar with the stereotypes that characterize the millennial generation- avocado toast, “killing” chain restaurants, and being social media obsessed. But what actually defin...

What Makes Gen Z Tick?

Jul 2, 2024

It's 2020, and Generation Z is growing up. The generation includes people born between 1995 and the 2010s, putting the group's eldest squarely in their mid-twenties. Chances are that you may work a...

6 Promotional Products for Music Lovers

Jun 18, 2024

These promotional products will be music to your ears! There are all kinds of music lovers out there, from fans of rock to jazz and everything in between, that would love to get any of these music-...

Case Study: Safety First

Jun 3, 2024

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 bra...

Case Study: A Cheese-y Promotion

May 20, 2024

Objective: A restaurant was looking for a unique way to deliver custom printed coupons to their guests to attract more repeat business. Product: Coupon Gatefold Photo Folder Personalization: R...

It's Time For The Library!

May 5, 2024

Libraries are some of the most important hubs for the community! They are a place of knowledge and resources. They also have maker spaces that offer 3D printing services, engraving, and even basic ...

Case Study: Piece of Cake

Apr 21, 2024

Objective: A bakery owner had built solid connections with other service providers within their local event industry, but they were looking to grow their business within the wedding market. Produc...

Case Study: Pillow Box

Apr 7, 2024

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. P...

Case Study: Brighten Their Day

Mar 23, 2024

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 ...

5 Promotional Products that Give Back

Mar 9, 2024

Are you looking to capture people's attention? For a promotion that really packs a punch, consider choosing a product that partners your organization with a social good program. By giving back to a...

Case Study: Getting Bent out of Shape for More Business

Feb 24, 2024

Product: Gel Stress Toy Client: Health Food Store What it was purchased for: As a gift to reward customers for spending over a certain amount. Why it worked: The gel stress toy which, unlike the...

Case Study: Masks and Casks

Feb 10, 2024

When a distillery was launching a new line of spirits, they collaborated with a large chain of liquor stores to promote their new products. The stores gave all employees PrevaGuard(tm) Face Masks i...

Case Study: Too Hot to Jot

Jan 26, 2024

Objective: Department managers wanted their new employees to have an easy way to take notes during the onboarding process. They wanted to incorporate company branding to keep their image consiste...

Case Study: Shine Bright

Jan 11, 2024

Description: Sunglasses and Sunglass Case Industry: Food & Beverage What it was purchased for: Summer is a big opportunity for coffee chains to sell frozen drinks. Part of an employee reward duri...

The History of Promotional Products

Dec 28, 2023

If you've ever been to a music festival or convention and walked away with a bag full of freebies, then you know that promotional products work! But did you know that those quirky logoed products h...

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