We hope everyone had a nice Memorial Day weekend! Summer has officially begun and it's time to start shopping for those must have items like sunscreen, beach towels and party items. 4AllPromos has promotional products and custom imprinted items for every summer event including parades, weddings, family reunions or the shelves at your seasonal shop. 4AllPromos has everything you and your customers, clients and guests need for a fun summer.

Here's our picks for top 5 must have promotional products for the summer:

1. Sunglasses- Protect your eyes out on the eyes seas or during lazy day at the beach or by the pool with our selection of stylish sunglasses.

2. Sunscreen- Don't ruin a fun day with a bad sunburn. Sunscreen is a great promotional product at summer festivals, concerts and carnivals. Imprint your business logo on the bottle and hand out to summer-goers.

3. Beach towels-4AllPromos has small, large, striped and colorful imprinted towels that are perfect at the pool or the beach. Many towels even fold up so they are easy to carry around all summer long.

4. Beach chairs- Take a seat out in the sun this summer in one of 4AllPromos many beach chairs. Take your chair to the beach, fireworks, a concert or a picnic.

5. Cooler/lunchbox- Stay healthy and save money this summer by taking your meals to go. 4AllPromos has coolers and lunchboxes in all shapes and sizes to help keeps snacks and picnics cool.

Visit 4AllPromos.com or call us toll-free at 1-866-732-3386 to place your summer order today!

It's perfect picnic weather! It's time to pick a park, pack a lunch and play with friends. With Memorial Day just around the corner 4AllPromos wants to remind customers about the many fun and useful outdoor products we offer!

Not sure what you need for the perfect picnic? Not to worry the promotional products specialists at 4AllPromos have you covered! Here are our picks for the top 3 must have picnic essentials.

1. A cooler or picnic basket. Keep your food cold in one 4AllPromos custom imprinted coolers. Bring beer, sandwiches or even a hot dish to your family or work picnic this summer in one of our insulated coolers.

2. Blanket or beach chair. Create a comfy spot in the grass with a picnic blanket or lawn chair from 4AllPromos. Picnic blankets are a great gift for graduating seniors or maybe for a company picnic. Beach and outdoor folding chairs are a simple way to carry seating on the go for an outdoor concert, little league game or garden party.

3. A game. Keeps guests and kids entertained with fun outdoor games. 4AllProms has frisbees, balls and other games to liven up your outdoor picnic.

Don't forget to visit our outdoor section to find more products for your perfect picnic!

Summer sports can take a lot out of you. It's important to stay hydrated no matter what you are doing outdoors. Experts advise that people drink about 8 glasses of water a day to stay properly hydrated; but sweating in the summer heat can deplete your electrolytes and make you more proned to dyhyration.

4AllPromos has hundreds of sport bottles perfect for preserving a cold beverage in the summer heat. So weather you like water, ice tea, lemonade, Gatorade or juice keep your thirst quenched in one of our stylish and practical sport bottles. All bottles can be custom imprinted with your logo!

Sport bottles also make a great giveaway for summer camp kids, concert goers, amusement patrons and more. 4AllPromos make durable sports bottles made of aluminum and plastic and all are materials are BPA free so they are good for you and the environment.

Not shopping for a sports bottle? 4AllPromos also has a large selection of other custom imprinted drinkware including tumblers, coffee mugs, travel mugs, stadium cups, thermoses and more. Take your beverage (hot or cold) on the go this summer!

As the school year wraps up many outstanding students, staff and faculty members are being honored for their hard work during this past school year. It's important to highlight the achieve of both the students and the school staff throughout the year to help build morale and take time out to appreciate everyone hard work.

Did you know 4AllPromos a selection of custom imprinted and professional awards, ribbons and pins? That's right-celebrate the achievements of your schools sports teams, scholars and distinguished faculty with one our special custom imprinted awards.

Here are just a few of our favorite gifts for all those hard working employees and students out there.

1. Coluna Diamond Award- This metal, diamond shaped award is great for adults who have made a difference in their community or workplace. The award displays nicely in one's office and can be specially laser engraved with a person's name and achievement.

2. Custom Rosette- These ribbons are great for county fairs in the summer, school athletes and other first, second or third place contestant.

 

 3. Scholastic Award Pins- These pins are great for top students. This small pins make great mementos and can be pinned on any article of clothing.

To learn more about the different types of custom imprinted awards offered by 4AllPromos please visit our Awards section or simply type 'award' into the search box in the upper right hand corner of our site.

And don't forget to share your achievements and products with us on the 4AllPromos Facebook page.

If you're up on your social networking you know Pinterest is working its' way up the ladder as one of the most powerful social networks on the planet. Pinterest allows users to search recipes, fashion, home improvement ideas, pets and even many more areas of interest and 'pin' their favorite ideas to boards for their friends to see and share.

Now many companies are getting in on the Pinterest buzz and posting their owns ideas and products to the site in and effort to get customers and prospective buyers talking.

The video above from Counselor Magazine gives some helpful hints on how to use Pinterest for your business. Here are some of the most helpful tips:

Bring the Wow Factor- Upload vivid or specific products. Don't use stock photos instead enlist the help of a creative photographer to give your products the 'Wow' factor or maybe set up products in a unique setting to help highlight their purpose.

Provide a link- Remember to provide a link to your website or blog to help flow traffic to your business and help increase sales. Embed a Pinterest button on your website show visitors can share fun ideas and products.

Categorize ideas- Make sure your products and ideas are being put into the right categories to allows users who are searching to find your products fast and easy.

Follow the leader- Interact with the most popular Pinners and suggest products and ideas from other Pinners to help get people to follow you. It's important to know who the key players are as Pinterest's popularity is continuing to grow at a record pace.

Good luck Pinning!

Have you started looking for a summer job or summer help yet? Memorial Day is almost a month away and summer snack shacks, parks, and beaches are gearing up for sun worshippers and tourists. It's time to start stocking the shelves with all the summer necessities like sunscreen, towels, sunglasses, water bottles and vacation mementos like picture frames, key chains, t-shirts and more!

Do all your summer shopping at 4AllPromos.com We have everything business owners will need to get ready for the busiest season of the year. At 4AllPromos you can order everything you need in bulk to help keep your inventory moving until Fall rolls around. The more you buy the less each product costs!

The friendly product specialists at 4AllPromos can help you shop for the latest and greatest products that will get customers through the door.

Don't just shop for customers, 4AllPromos has products for your business too. We stock aprons, t-shirts, floor mats, signs, shopping bags and more to help get your business looking fresh for the new season. These products can be custom imprinted with your business name and logo.

Time's running out! Get in the summer spirit and start stocking up!

4AllPromos is often looking for ways to reach out to the community and get involved in fundraising efforts. We print thousands of products such as tote bags, water bottles, awareness bracelets and t-shirts for charity walks and events throughout the year. Our ambitious employees created a team for the Multiple Sclerosis Walk in Clinton, Ct on April 22 in honor of one of our favorite employees who struggles with the disease.

It's important not only for individuals but for organizations to get behind causes that are important to them. Businesses have more of an opportunity to support important charity projects through sponsorship, partnership and customer relations. Promotional products, of course, are a great way to rally customers and clients to donate to a cause. Use holidays, milestones or even nice days to help spread cheer and race funds for important local and national causes. Your customer's will appreciate your efforts to help make the world a better place for us all!

Has your business, school or neighborhood participated in local or national fundraising efforts? Tell 4AllPromos how you used our promotional products to help raise money for an important charity, post a picture to our Facebook page and receive 10% of your next order!

The warm weather is a great time to host or participate in a road race or charity walk/run. Not only do these event help motivate your regular workout they also help to support important local and nationwide charities that rely on fundraisers like road races to help get the word out and recruit support for their cause.

The Boston Marathon might not be your speed but there are plenty of events in your towns, cities and states that are helping to get runners and walkers to hit the pavement and drum up support for organizations helping to raise funds and awareness for cancer, autism, heart disease, domestic violence protection and much, much more. Check out Running in the USA to find some local races.

Running or walking in such events is not only great exercise but it also helps us stay focused on our goals, helps us to make new friends and allows us to be an active member in our community. Plus, you may even get a free t-shirt!

4AllPromos is proud to help your company or organization motivate customers, clients and the community to get out there and show support for their favorite charity or civic organization.

Promotional products and custom imprinted products are a great way to drum up support and entice people to get involved in your special event. T-shirts, sport bottles, key chains, stickers and towels all make great giveaways at athletic events. They are also affordable items to give away to participants or volunteers.

Help promote your cause with promotional products.

Do you GTL? You know, Gym-Tan-Laundry? Well if you do you should stop the middle part! A new study by the Mayo Clinic shows skin cancer among young people is dramatically on the rise. 


The tanning trend took off years back when Hollywood beauties started sporting the bronzed look on the red carpet and at award shows. Tanning salons popped up everywhere and teens everywhere flocked to the booths in an effort to emulate their favorite starlets. Popular shows like Jersey shore, Real Housewives and Jerseylicious all bring attention to the tanning trend. 


Tanning booths can cause cancer similar to or even worse than the actual sun. Melanoma, the most deadly form of skin cancer, has increased 8-fold for women ages 18 to 29 in the past couple of years. In 2009, tanning beds were declared a carcinogen by the International Agency of Research on Cancer and are now considered to be as dangerous as cigarettes. 


Obviously, the sun is out and summer is around the corner and it's time to highlight the importance of sunscreen, hats, umbrellas and sunglasses to help product you and your loved ones from sun damage. 4AllPromos loves the summer but we know it's important to stay safe and product your precious skin and eyes from UV rays while your out enjoying the beach, the pool, a baseball game or time in the park.


Sunscreen and outdoor apparel make great promotional products during the sunny months. Hand out small sunscreen samples at concerts, water parks, playground, road races and more to help raise awareness about the important of sun protection. There are so many products that can help protect us without hindering our fun. 

It's that time of year again. The school year is wrapping up and juniors and seniors everywhere are preparing for one of the most important nights of their lives: Prom. So parents, it's time to start planning. 4AllPromos is your #1 source for promotional products for prom! We have hundreds of fun, colorful and inexpensive products to help you pull together any prom theme.

• Key chains- Give the class of 2012 something they can keep forever. A sterling silver, brushed metal key chain engraved with their school name or graduation year will help them remember that magical night for years to come. 4AllPromos has a large selection of sophisticated key chains. 
• Drinkware- Help the graduating class cheer their special night with custom imprinted glassware or have some fun with some stadium cups. Fill the glasses with candy wrapped in school colors to make the gift even more special. 
• Picture frames- Custom engraved picture frames are a great way to capture memories. Students will look back at their Prom pictures will fond memories in that special frame. 
• Sunglasses- The sun doesn't have to be out to wear a cool pair of shades. 4AllPromos has Ray Ban inspired shades that will make everyone feel cool. Plus the stylish shades can be worn elsewhere throughout the year!
• Bubbles- Celebrate with bubbles. Bubbles are a fun and harmless that help contribute to the party atmosphere. 
• Candy- Decorate the tables with custom imprinted candy. 4AllPromos has custom shaped chocolate, mints, lollipops, gummy candy and more. Wake up the crowd with sugar so they can dance the night away.

Let the product specialists at 4AllPromos help you plan the perfect Prom!

Sometimes yoga gets a bad wrap. This form of exercise and meditation is not just for crunchy folks. In fact, yoga has many, many health benefits. The health movement in the United States has picked up in the past decade and new forms of exercise are popping up all over the nation.

There are so many different kinds of yoga there has to be a yoga class for everyone from busy moms who want to bring their babies along, to top notch professional athletes who want to improve their endurance, to grandparents looking to improve their flexibility after an injury.

There are 4 primary reasons to try yoga (According to the Mayo Clinic):

1. Stress reduction-Yoga can help even the busiest person zone out for even just an hour a day. The practice of yoga helps you channel your energy and attention elsewhere, focus on your breathing and help relax and any tension throughout the body. Concentrating on ones breath can help lower the heart rate, blood pressure and alleviate stress.

2. Increased fitness- Numerous yoga poses help improve flexibility and blood flow throughout the body. The gentle movements help with balance, flexibility, range of motion and strength. Yoga is a great warm up or cool down for athletes who need to give their body some TLC.

3. Management of chronic health conditions- Yoga can help manage symptoms related to depression, cancer, pain, anxiety, fatigue, insomnia, mood, heart rate and blood pressure.

4. Weight loss-Strengthening your body throughout yoga helps you to become more aware of the many muscles and bones in your body. Gentle yoga may be a great way to get back into a regular exercise routine.

4AllPromos supports an active lifestyle that is why we carrying such a wide selection of sports related products such as yoga mats (and duffle bags that carry yoga mats), sport bottles, towels, outdoor products and games.

Encourage your customers and clients to live a healthy, active lifestyle by supplying them with custom imprinted, fitness-related, promotional products from 4AllPromos!

We realize we are a little late on this post; nonetheless, we'd like to remind our customer's about the importance of being kind to the world we live in. This Sunday (April 22) is Earth Day. However, everyday can be Earth Day if you take the proper steps to ensuring you as an individual are being kind to Mother Nature.

4AllPromos carries hundreds of earth-friendly and recycled promotional products to help Green, earth-conscious customers advertise their services and remind customers of the importance of helping the planet.    4AllPromos carries everything from tote bags made from recycled materials, BPA free sport bottles, sticky notes made from recycled paper, earth friendly apparel and even green tools and giveaways!

• Shop local- Try farmers markets, farmstands or plant your own garden and swap your crops with friends!
• Use reusable bags- Recycled tote bags have many purposes and are great for grocery shopping. Each bag carries twice as much as those thin plastic bags most stores supply.
• Donate electronics- Find a local program that collects old TV's, iPods or radios. These programs will help dispose of these electronics properly to help avoid environmental contamination. 
• Carpool, walk or bike to work- Do you live closeby to work? Find other ways to get their like walking or hoping your bike. Start a carpool with local neighbors and take turns shuffling people around. 
• Adjust the thermostat- Is your home temperature controlled? There are so many websites that can help you find simple tips and tricks to help keep your home warm in the winter and cool in the summer without using too much electricity. 

How many out of those five tips do you actually do? Try to add one more to your list to help make a difference this year! 

Are you doing something fun, different and exciting for Earth Day 2012 in your school, neighborhood or community? Share it with 4AllPromos on our Facebook page and receive 10% off your next order of earth friendly products. 

Spring has arrived and that means it's time for local farmers to start harvesting so they can sell their goodies at local farmer's markets around the country. From fresh fruit to cheese to flowers farmer's markets offer everything you need to serve up healthy and affordable meals all spring and summer (and maybe even for a little bit of the fall too!).

Farmers, organizers and customers should prepare for their shopping trips with custom imprinted tote bags from 4AllPromos. We have a huge variety of bags including big ones, small ones, insulated ones, recycled ones and more! You can't shop at a farmer's market and expect paper or plastic! Help the environment and your local growers by bringing your own bags. Custom tote bags are a great way to advertise too! Help spread the word and the movement by giving out free bags to new customers or customer's who spend over a certain amount.

Here's a look at some of our favorite tote bags for this year's farmer's markets:

Therm-O-Tote Reusable Tote

Keep dairy products such as milk, cheese or even ice cream colder long in this insulated tote bag complete with a zipper top. This bag can be custom imprinted with a full color design too and will help to attract attention from other shoppers. Don't let your precious local goodies spoil while you shop!






Vineyard 4 Bottle Wine Bag

Some of the best wine is local wine. Stock up on some of your favorite bottles at the farmer's market with this 4 bottles wine holder tote. The individual pockets help keep the bottles safe while you're walking around. This tote is also perfect for a picnic, party or trip to the vineyard!







Laminated Recycled Shopper

Clean up spills or condensation quickly in these laminated tote bags made from recycled materials. This product kills two birds with one stone it won't get dirty and it's good for the environment. Plus you can custom imprinted your business name on both sides of the bag! Starting at just $2.95 they are quite a steal!

If you're a small business chances are you contact customers with mass mailings several times a year for your biggest events or sales. As we all know postage has gone up significantly in the past several years due to the cost of gas as well as the loss of business in light of the convenience of e-mail.

4AllPromos does a lot of mass mailings. We send out samples, catalogs, customer gifts and friendly reminders about re-orders or new and exciting products or buying opportunities. That's why were exciting to read about some of the new and exciting offerings by the United States Postal Service due to be available in mid-April. The post office knows small businesses are vital to the American economy so they have instituted some more convenient and cost effective ways for businesses to reach out to customers and help give businesses a more competitive edge.

The Every Door Direct Mail program is a web-based service that allows businesses to produce mailings without names or addresses to be delivered in a specific neighborhood. Each piece of mail costs on .15 cents (various sizes included). Just like Facebook or Twitter this method allows businesses to reach a certain zone they want to target. Maybe you run a farmer's market and want to target the customers that can walk to the market.  Maybe you want to reach an older audience living in an active retirement community or parents who live in a certain school zone. This feature allows you to cater to their shopping needs.

The second offering is called Click-N-Shop and includes a downloadable desktop application that helps businesses who produce 10 to 100 items of mail a day. The idea of Click-N-Shop is to help businesses boost efficiency.

Mail marketing is still considered to have a good return on investment. It's wise to keep up with the changing trends and offering by all mail competitors to help keep your business budget on track.

For more information on these new offerings visit the United States Postal Service website.

Have you finished your taxes? Don’t forget the tax deadline is April 17 this year so time is running out. 4AllPromos wants to help customers stay stress free during the busy tax season by offering 10% off all stress balls through the month of April.

Stress balls have been used in Chinese medicine for centuries to help stimulate the Chi or energy throughout the body similar to acupressure or acupuncture. Modern stress balls help strengthen muscles in the hand and forearm and can help relieve muscle tension.

The fun thing about modern stress balls is that they come in all shapes, sizes and color and are the perfect promotional product for almost any business. Tax professionals may want to consider handing them out to potential customers.  4AllPromos has stress balls in the shape of money, calculators, smiley faces, the Statue of Liberty, the American Flag and many, many more fun shapes and objects. Stress balls are one of 4AllPromos most popular-selling promotional products.

Nowadays stress balls can be used in all kinds of settings including on an airplane, at a hospital, in the office or even on the couch. Stress balls come in handy during anytime where anxiety or stress may be affecting daily life.

Many doctors and health organizations support the use of stress balls on a regular bases because of their stress relieving qualities. So many people lead busy lives with busy schedules so it’s important to find ways to help redirect stress and anxiety into positive energy and productiveness.

Stress balls aren’t the only useful promotional product to consider during the busy tax season. 4AllPromos has calculators, notebooks, pens, pencils, portfolios and folders that can all be custom imprinted with useful tax tips, CPA names and tax business information. Be creative and help get customers in the door this tax season with enticing promotional products that help say thank you for your business.

Reversible iPad/Tablet Sleeve

In mid-March Apple released the new iPad and sold 3 million devices in 3 days! Tablets have become so easy to use and carry that everyone has to get their hands on one. The laptop is becoming too clunky, outdated and impractical for all of us people who are always on the go. According to Pew research from January of 2012 only 19 percent of Americans owned tablets; however, post new iPad launch those numbers must have climbed significantly.

Tablets are now used by doctors and medical professionals, hostess and waiters, students and even some animals like to play the occasional Fruit Ninja.

As we mention time and time again in this blog it is so, so important for businesses to keep up with the ever-changing trends of the retail industry. 4AllPromos regularly revises their inventory to provide the most current, fun, creative and engaging promotional products for their customers and clients. We know more than ever offer a large inventory of computer, tablet and iPad cases for custom imprinting. These kinds of promotional products are great for trade shows, technology seminars and for higher education open houses, accepted student days or other collegiate events.

Most of these cases are made from neoprene a durable and very protective material that will shelter your value tablet from scratches or that long journey in your book bag.

4AllPromos friendly product specialists can help  you select the right case, color and custom imprinted color for your tablet. Give us a call today to start shopping!

We all know how tough it is to be a small business these days. Although the economy is tough many small communities have come together to support local shopping efforts. The government even gives special loans and incentives to people interested in starting a small business. According to Business-Know-How.com only 51 percent of start-up businesses will make it to the 5 year mark.

Don't let your small business fail! Keep up with industry wide trends, try new advertising techniques and keep a bond with your customers. Small businesses can be a great thing for a community. Set an example for other small business owners in the community and encourage residents to shop local and support shop owners. Also, avoid these 5 pitfalls:

1. Spending too much or too little money- Consult with a financial advisor who can help you budget, figure out overhead costs and payroll and keep spending on track.

2. Ignoring the internet or social media- Social media is free! It's also a great way to advertise, reach niche audiences and have a personal conversations with customers. Take a workshop on social media or ask a friend to help you learn the ropes. You'll be amazed at the power of 'word of mouth' advertising on these sites!

3. Know your competitors- Are you a one of a kind company or is your market saturated with competitors? Make sure you do your research and find out ways to make your business more unique than that of the competitor. 

4. Marketing strategy- Create a marketing strategy and don't wear it out too fast. Who is your target audience? Decide what your best advertising avenue is-newspapers, online, social media, radio, billboards, etc. If you have a big enough budget you may even want to consider hiring an outside firm to handle your advertising needs. 

5. Forgetting the customer- The customer always comes first! Sell products to the consumer. Thank repeat customer's and encourage new ones to return with discounts, incentives or maybe even a promotional product!

Let 4AllPromos know what your budget is and help us help you survive in this dog-eat-dog market. We cater to small businesses with a host of affordable and practical promotional products including tote bags, sticky notes, pens, earth-friendly products, apparel and more! 

You probably filled in the blank with 'cell phone,' right? According to research conducted by the Pew Research Center in 2010 around 83 percent of Americans own a cell phone. This number has probably increased by a decent margin in 2012. Cell phones have become a life line of sorts for many busy Americans. These smart devices can help easily retrieve data such as e-mails, pictures, videos and even an impromptu Google question. Games and millions of apps help stave off boredom while your waiting on an oil change or a doctor appointment. Cell phones also make us safer. The Pew research also indicated that close to 40 percent of cell phones users have used their cell phones during an emergency situation. What did we ever do without these helpful  little gadgets?

Cell Phone Sock with Cord Lanyard 


4AllPromos knows how important it is for our customers to be in touch with the one another and the world, that is why we often adapt our promotional product inventory to reflect the needs of our customers.  4AllPromos has a large inventory of fun, practical and smart cell phone related accessories. These kinds of items such as cell phone holders, chargers, lanyards and cases make great giveaways at trade shows or expos. Every working professional needs to have easy accessibility to their phone and smart promotional products can help them do that.

Cell Phone and Business Card Holder


Cell phone companies are becoming highly competitive as smart phones become more and more advanced and more necessary to everyday life. Promote your cell phone company with custom shaped chocolate, magnets or sticky notes from 4AllPromos and give yourself the competitive edge.

Media Lounger


Giver your customer's what they really  need. Custom imprinted cell phone accessories are a great way to show your customer's how your business can adapt during these fast paced times.

New research from the Advertising Speciality Institute (ASI) has found that small businesses contributed to the February job gain around the U.S. Unemployment is down and that's because local businesses are gaining momentum and confidence to continue to build their brands and reach out to their communities.

According to Automatic Data Processing Inc. the private sector added 216,000 jobs in February of 2012. Many economists suggests this is a good sign that things are improving in our economy.

Do you own a small business? Hopefully things have improved for you in 2012 and/or you have grown and hired more qualified employees. Why is it that local businesses have grown so much this year as opposed to larger ones with more means to expand and invest in capital growing measures such as advertising, contracts and increased payroll? Perhaps social media, local advertising and the shop local movement have contributed to small business success.

Many communities encourage residents to 'shop local' and support their local chefs, artisans and Mom and Pop shops. This campaign makes sense to those who are unemployed and do not wish to travel far to run their errands. In some cases small businesses are less expensive in an effort to keep up with bigger competition.

Social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter are obviously free but have high traffic and allow customers to direct interact with businesses, friends and potential customers to get the word out. These sites also allow the businesses themselves to directly advertise to niche audiences.

Small investments in advertising such as promotional products can also help small businesses to gain momentum. Custom imprinted promotional products are affordable 'moving advertising' that gets customers in the doors for special 'free items' and shopping incentives. Promotional products are also great giveaways at town-wide events such as concerts, fairs, farmer's markets and carnivals.

As the warm weather starts to heat up think about ways to promote your small businesses and get customers talking about your business and then get them in the door. 4AllPromos loves to help small businesses promote themselves. Call one our products specialists today to find the perfect tote bag, frisbee, sticky note, pen, water bottle or t-shirt to advertise your business this spring and summer!

Unless you have been living under a rock this past month you've at least heard of the Kony 2012 viral video. The video is a plea for the arrest of Ugandan war criminal Joseph Kony who uses children to fight the violent war in Africa. The video helps raises awareness about Invisible Children Inc. and urges it's audience to donate to help save these children from the violence. Thanks to it's well-produced message it has now taken the top honor as the most viewed viral video of all time (more than 77 million to date). Times have changed and charities and outreach groups must work to be creative in spreading their message. Videos, social networking and mobile applications all have the capability of spreading like wildfire if executed correctly. However, perhaps one of the oldest forms of advertising, promotional products, also help non-profits and charitable organizations carry out their message. 

4AllPromos knows how to make a small budget stretch a long way. Promotional products are one of the most cost-effective ways for organizations with small budgets to reach their target audiences. The great thing about promotional products is that they can last a life time. Supporters will drink out of their mug, wear a t-shirt or carry a tote bag on a daily basis. Videos and social networking can only get you so far but promotional products help go that extra mile when it comes to fundraising. Give a gift with every donation! 

Here are a few simple ways to help spread your special message to the masses:

·       Awareness bracelets- These rubber bracelets took off with Lance Armstrong's Livestrong campaign but now they come in so many different colors and patterns. They are inexpensive and stylish!

·       Bumper stickers-Take your message out on the road with a catchy saying and brightly colored bumper sticker. They come in all shapes and colors to attract the attention of potential donors.

·       Shirts/apparel- Make a fashion statement with a t-shirt, hat, sweatshirt or even a sweatband. People love to advertise with custom imprinted apparel that sends a message.

·       Tote bags- Everyone needs a durable bag for work, the gym or traveling. An imprinted bag can literally serve as a walking billboard. 

·       Sports bottles- Athletes, gym rats and yogis will appreciate a BPA free and colorful water bottles to help them stay hydrated and involved. 

·       Earth friendly products- Environmentally friendly products are all the rage right now. Show your audience how much you car by protecting the environment and their surrounding with everything from pens to bags to waterbottles to sticky notes! 

Make your important message viral with promotional products from 4AllPromos. 

Did you know a person's handwriting can say a lot about their personality? It's true there are experts dedicated to this topic hired by the FBI, historical organizations and the police. According to an article in Real Simple magazine, handwriting experts can discern, more than 5,000 personality traits from justa  few written words. Handwriting can identify if we are lazy, organized, in a rush or maybe even a little crazy. 4AllPromos isn't calling you crazy, we are just saying that some people will argue a good pen makes all the difference in one's John Hancock. And guess what, 4AllPromos specializes in pens and pens are one of our top selling promotional products.

Slanted: If your words slant to the right you are open to the world and you like to socialize with  other people. However, if your words slant to the left you typically like to work alone. And, if you are right handed but your words slant to the left you are probably a rebellion.

Size: If your letters are large than you probably have a personality to match. Conversely, if your letters are small you might be shy and introverted. Average size letters indicate a person who is well adjusted and adaptable. (This one is pretty straightforward!)

Loops: If you loop your 'L's' than you are spontaneous and relaxed and like to express yourself. If you loop your capital 'E's' than you have an open mind and like to try new things.

So there you have it, those a just a few examples of how you can judge a person by their handwriting. So now it's time to find the perfect pen to compliment, better express or perhaps hide your personality.

4AllPromos has hundreds of pens perfect for custom imprinting and great for handing out at your next writing workshop, conference or other event where attendees may want to take some notes. We even have corporate pens, perfect for those important meetings with a future employer or the big boss.

Not sure which pen looks right for you? Order a sample from us today!

It's March and that means lots and lots of basketball. Whether it be with brackets, at the bar, at the game or with promotional products there are so many ways to celebrate the madness. 4AllPromos loves sports and sports fans. Shop our school spirit sections to peruse our large selection of sports related and school spirit promotional products. Schools, bars and restuarants might all want to consider basketball related promotional products to rally fans during the exciting month of March.

Here are just few of our favorite promo products for March Madness!

Thundersticks
There's nothing like the roar of a crowd during a basketball game. Help rev up the crowd with these powerful thunder sticks. Your team will feel the support of the crowd through the roaring thunder of these enthusiastic inflatable sticks.

Stress relievers
Are you a superstitious fan? Help ease the stress during important games with basketball stress balls.

Stadium cushions
Are you going to be spending long hours glued to the the TV or maybe you are going to attend one of your favorite teams games  in the flesh! Stay comfortable with these stadium cushions.








Join the madness with 4AllPromos and order some promotional products for your fans, friends and family!

The weather is getting warmer and that means many of us will be spending more and more time outside. It's great to get out of the house, soak up the sun and enjoy the fresh air but it's also important to remember to take the proper precautions when spending time in the great outdoors. Sunblock and bug spray are a given but do you remember to wear sunglasses? Did you know sunglasses can protect your eyes from debris, cataract issues and other vision issues? It's true sunglasses don't only make you look cool they also protect you!

Sunglasses are an excellent promotional products to bring out at spring and summer events. You can custom imprint your logo and business name on various parts of the sunglasses and help keep customers safe during their active summer schedules. 4AllPromos has a variety of colorful, fun and affordable sunglasses that make great giveaways at Proms, concerts, road races, festivals and farmer markets. 

Not convinced? Here are 5 reasons you should consider wearing sunglasses all year round:

1. Sunglasses shield your eyes from harmful UV rays. Ultraviolet rays have been known to cause cataracts and macular degeneration. 

2. Sunglasses reduce glare. Sunglasses are great for athletes who spend time on the water or in the snow. Reducing glare help keeps your activities safer.

3. Sunglasses protect your eyes from dust, debris and wind. If you spend time working outside, hiking, laying on the beach chances are there can be things flying around where you are. Protect your eyes from foreign objects that could scratch your eyes or effect your contact lenses with glasses.

4. Sunglasses can reduce eye strain and headaches. Squinting can cause eyes strain or headaches. Simply avoid these issues with a stylish pair of glasses.

5. Sunglasses improve vision. Bright lights can be bad for your eyes. Sunglasses help preserve your vision longer!

Convinced yet? Call a 4AllPromos product specialist today to place your sunglasses order today!

According a recent article in Prevention Magazine 75 percent of Americans keep To-Do lists. Lists are a great way to stay organized and keep your thoughts, goals and errands in order. Where do you keep your lists? Sticky notes, notebooks, memo boards, padfolios, calendars and other office supplies can help you keep your lists in order.

4AllPromos specializes in practical promotional products. We have a large assortment of paper products and office supplies that can help busy professionals keep their agendas moving in the right direction.

Whether you are keeping track of meetings, calories or your children's after-school activities there is a list-making product for you. 4AllPromos has a large selection of calendars that fit in your pocket, book bag, or on your refrigerator.

Does your mind wander while you're at work? Keep sticky notes on hand for those last-minute reminders.

Need help keeping track of homework assignments or business meetings. Carry an sleek appointment book in your briefcase or school bag.

Keep track of the groceries you need with an adhesive memo board for your fridge or kitchen wall.

Make a list and then when you have completed your task, cross it off! You will feel accomplished and stress free.

Here is Prevention's list of 7 Reason Why To-Do Lists Keep You Happy...

1. Gain Control
2. Maximize Brainpower
3. Make Tough Decisions
4. Beat a Slump
5. Find Motiviation
6. Achieve Balance
7. Feel Joy Everyday

 Let 4AllPromos keep you and your clients or customers organized. Shop our website for a large assortment of custom imprinted office supplies and encourage customers to keep a shopping or wish list of your products on promotional sticky notes! 

Anyone get the 1980's reference? Ninety-nine red balloons was a big song back in it's day; but ever since they were invented in 1824, balloons have been popular with kids and adults and used at all kinds of special events from weddings to Bat Mitzvah's to birthday parties.

4AllPromos recently started carrying promotional balloons and have found them to be very popular with our customers. They are great for open houses at schools, homes or around town. You can print virtually anything in any color on a promotional balloon.

Getting married this spring or summer? Decorate your venue with custom imprinted balloons with your special date printed on each floating decoration. Is someone celebrating a milestone birthday such as the Sweet 16? Celebrate the big day with printed balloons! Prom season is just around the corner order your custom imprinted balloons for as low as .39 cents.

You don't even have to blow up balloons to use them. Hosting a sorority or fraternity event? Fill up custom imprinted water balloons to tease the pledges! Water balloons are a fun way to enjoy a hot summer day or fun school-sponsored event. You can play around with balloons in many ways! 

Just like all other promotional products balloons are a great way to advertise both indoors and outdoors. They make great giveaways for children and help fill up a room with cheer. Call one our product specialists toll-free today at 1-877-257-9725 to place your spring or summer order for party favors and custom imprinted balloons.

What special occasion do you use balloons for?

Since we were on the topic of logos this week I thought it would be important to look at a few carefully designed of some well-known companies and organizations. Which one do you think is the most creative?

Logos help convey a businesses personality. Colors, font and graphics can all help to create an image be it professional, relaxed, modern or traditional. Consult a graphic artists or public relations firm before making drastic changes to an existing logo or before creating one for the first time.

4AllPromos has graphic artists on staff to help organizations create or edit their logos. We are here to help and there is no project too big or too small for us. Our promotional products can be imprinted with text, logos, QR codes, websites and any other message your may want to send out to customers. Promo products are smart way to advertise your brand to new, old and potential customers.

 For more information about creating new artwork or making changes to an imprint visit 4AllPromos.com or call toll-free at 1-866-732-3386.

Do you see the arrow between the "E" and "x"?

The second and third "t's" are two people sharing a tortilla over a bowl of salsa.

Probably the world's most famous bike race. The "R" in "Tour" is a cyclist - yellow circle front wheel of bicycle.

Arrow probably means Amazon has everything from A to Z?

There is a sideways chocolate kiss between "K" and "I"

Owning your own business is tough these days. The market is dog-eat-dog and small companies as well as larger businesses much stay abreast of the newest and latest trends and technologies to keep their competitive edge. How do you brand your business-sponsorships, social media and blogging, print, radio or television advertising or promotional products?

Many marketing and public relations professionals both agree and disagree on the best ways to brand a business these days. And while it is always good to try different things to stand out from the masses there are also some traditional methods that have stood the test of time.

Here are 5 ideas to try when working to improve your business brand:

1. Perfect your logo- Companies like FedEx, Pepsi, M&M's and United Way all have distinct logos that can be recognized by consumers around the world. If graphic design is not your forte higher a freelancer to help draw up some design concepts. It might even be a fun idea to ask your family, friends or customers which ones they like best through social media outlets to help create hype around your business or product. Have fun with it and think outside the box to create a bold, colorful and strong logo that can help consumers better know your brand.

2. Partner up- Non-profits, schools, sports leagues and local civic organizations are always looking for sponsors. Team up with a little league team, a school prom committee, silent auction or a road race and get your name, logo or character mascot recognized. Community members will appreciate your support and for a small fee your business can appear on all kinds of promotional products, signs and print products that will be seen by many people. Investing in sponsorships will help to create a good image for your brand and garner the support of the local community.

3. Use promotional products- You didn't think we were going to write this blog entry without mentioning promotional products did you? Promotional products are a great way to distribute your name out to potential customers. Promotional products are an inexpensive way to advertise to niche customers. There are thousands of products to choose from (on www.4allpromos.com) and something for every kind of customer from business professionals to parents to travelers and even earth conscious shoppers. Hand out promo products at trade shows, community events, concerts, conferences and more.


To find out more about how promotional products with strong logos and imprints can help improve your business and brand visit 4AllPromos.com or call one of our friendly product specialists toll-free at   

1-866-732-3386.

The Irish might not be the only 'lucky' ones this time of year. Do your clients, customers or patrons like to gamble? The gaming industry is continuing to grow around New England. Connecticut is home to two casinos, neighboring Rhode Island has one and Massachusetts has two in the works right now.

Whether you gamble for fun or just on certain occasions it's often fun to test your luck. Card and dice games, board games or table games can make for fun party themes. 4AllPromos has a fun selection of everything from custom imprinted chocolate to playing cards and board games for every kind of player.

Many gaming facilities give incentives to gamers who spend a lot of time or money in their establishment. Promotional or custom imprinted products help get customers in the door. Promotional products from 4AllPromos can certainly help bring in the crowds. Giveaways are a great way to get customers to support your industry and to keep customers coming back for more.

Plan your next party with these fun promotional products.

• Dice
• Playing cards
• Poker set
• Multi-game set
• Game related chocolates, stress balls or other related casino and gaming promotional products.

Game and gambling related products can be used outside the industry as well. Non-profits can use items like stress balls, sticky notes and magnets to help raise awareness about problem gambling. Charity organizations or Prom committees can use dice, cards and board games as part of their party themes or as a way to help raise money for an important cause.

At 4AllPromos we encourage our customers to be creative and think outside the box when it comes to selecting the perfect promotional products. So take a gamble and choose a fun, exciting and different custom imprinted product for your organizations next event or promotion and help your customers to feel lucky! 

Are you watching your budget in 2012? If so, did you know you can save around $1300 a year by packing a brown bag lunch? Bento boxes, Tupperware, insulated lunch boxes and other portable food containers are commanding a lot of attention lately thanks to the health conscious campaigns of Michelle Obama and many other health related organizations. Packing your meals allows for a better control over your calorie intake and helps you keep on track with healthy dieting and weight loss goals. It's also much, much cheaper than spending anywhere from $5 to $8 on lunch five days a week.

4AllPromos proudly supports 'brown bag lunches' as a part of a healthy lifestyle that is why they carry a diverse assortment of to-go food containers including lunch bags, plastic containers, BPA free water bottles and other utensils perfect for busy workers on the go.

Help to encourage customers, clients, employees or students to take their lunch on the go with these custom imprinted and promotional to-go products:

• Sport/water bottles. Part of being healthy means drinking plenty of water or about 8 cups a day. Cut back on disposable cups at the water cooler by giving each employee his/her own BPA free water bottles. 4AllPromos has hundreds of stylish, light weight water bottles for everyone.
• Lunch boxes. It's important when packing a lunch to make sure the temperature items such as yogurt, cheeses and meat are regulated at a safe temperature to ensure bacteria does not contaminate the food. 4AllPromos has a large selection of insulated lunch boxes that are sure to keep food hot or cold for hours at a time.
• To-go containers. Take cereal, a salad or an entire lunch on the go with 4AllPromos to-go containers. The cereal on the go cup allows you to store milk and cereal and even comes with a spoon. The Stayfit Deluxe Salad ExpressKit allows you to keep your salad cold and store dressing separately. The StayFit Lunch Express has several different compartments that allows your to pack a sandwich with a side or fruit or vegetables. With these practical containers it's so easy to take any meal on the go!

Stay healthy but keep your wallet fat by packing your lunch and staying on track with healthy eating! 4AllPromos has many promotional products that help endorse a healthy lifestyle. Call one of our product specialists toll free today at 1-877-560-2998 to find the right product for your customers or clients! 

It's one thing to get customers in the door but it's an entirely different game to get them to come back time and time again. Repeat customers are important business because they help sell your brand and business and prove that your products or services are worth returning for. 4AllPromos finds great pride in the fact that we have many repeat customers returning on a monthly, semi-annual or annual basis to order quality promotional products. We reward repeat customers with special incentives, bonus items, discounts and gifts like Starbucks cards or sample gift items.

Looking to increase your repeat customers? Use these 4 tips to help increase business and show your customers you really care about their shopping experience.

1. Be consistent- Provide quality products, services and experiences to each and every customer. If for some reason a product or experience is not up to your standards then make it up to the customer. Assure them that you value their business and wish to make it up to them. Prove that your products and business are reliable and infallible.

2. Stay in touch- Never ever harass your customers. Keep in touch on maybe a monthly, semi-annual or annual basis. Check in with customers around the time they ordered their last product to see if they want to place the same order or perhaps a new one. Remind them that you are here to help them gets the items they need for their daily or professional needs. Allow customers to choose when they are contacted either through the mail or e-mail or maybe on a mobile device.

3. Offer incentives- Sales, bonus products, gifts and other buying incentives help usher customers through the door again and again. The more the custom comes back perhaps the more or higher quality products you want to offer them. Send out holiday or birthday gifts to show your appreciation.

4. Keep up with trends- Trends, products and customer needs are constantly changing in the world of business and commerce. Make sure your company and staff members are well equipped and trained on the evolving business needs of your customers. Update your inventory and
services to help customers be on the cutting edge.

4AllPromos is constantly updating their inventory of promotional and custom imprinted products. We stock everything from pens and sticky notes to Wacky Products or products that can be printed with a QR code. 4AllPromos is constantly trying to stay on the cutting edge of the industry by providing professional with smart products that will help improve their business, promote their cause or events or support their school, non-profit or industry. Give us a call or visit our website to find the perfect product for your special customers.