The hottest promotional products right now are without a doubt anything that is related or remotely related to smart devices. Anything that can be used with a smartphone, a tablet, and even phablets. By the way, yes, phablet is a real word. You guessed it too: PHONE + TABLET = PHABLET. A Phablet is essentially an oversized smartphone which is a touch smaller than a tablet but still big enough to do and see things on that you cannot otherwise do with a smaller screen. So, here’s our fearless forecast and we will also suggest how to choose the right promotional product for your business as a bonus!

1. Smart device-related promo products are popular.
2. Microfiber cloths and styluses are in demand.
3. Quality, usefulness, and brand are important.

Hands up if anyone has ever been to a tradeshow?  Im guessing it is everyone.  Okay now hands up if you have ever been to a tradeshow and you found it difficult to identify between the booth crew members and tradeshow visitors?

If my experience is anything to draw from there are many companies that make the mistake of not identifying themselves.  When visitors come to your tradeshow booth and cannot find a team member when they want to make a genuine enquiry it is more than an inconvenience for them but it is an opportunity lost for you.  Tradeshows are costly and costs on average $10,000 if not more depending on how elaborate you want to be. This is why focusing a bit more attention on your crew uniform can really make a difference.

In many instances most companies have a basic branded polo shirt for their team members.  These would normally be standard colours with your branding on them.  I can tell you

Television shows attract legions of fans.  In fact for certain shows fans are to the point of fanatical.  In America if you were the fan of a certain Television show the amount of engagement options you have with the show are huge.  For example if you were a fan of the series Sex and the City then you have your choice of:

-  Online Web Content
-  Social Media
-  DVD and CD's
-  Online Streaming (not to mention reruns of the show)
-  Magazines

& of course Merchandise.  From their website I saw products like:
-  T shirts
-  Clothing for Pets (specifically small fluffy dogs)
-  Body Care items like - Printed shampoo sets, customised body lotions, conditioners, soaps and more
-  Books

and more!  Now if your a fan of some even more established shows then the amount of merchandise options is absolutely staggering.  Television shows like Star Trek and American

As a promotional products company, we know the importance of choosing the right mug to represent your brand. In this article, we will explore the differences between porcelain and ceramic mugs, so you can make an informed decision when selecting the perfect mug for your promotional needs.

1. Ceramic mugs are cost-effective.
2. Porcelain mugs offer premium quality.
3. Eco-friendly options are available.

Ceramic Mugs

Promotional ceramic mugs are the most popular type of mug due to their affordability and availability. Here are some things to consider when choosing ceramic mugs for your promotional

The huge capacity of thumbdrives has meant that more than just a device to shuffle files between computers and locations. In many instances it is the primary storage device for a lot of important things from work documents to family photos. (I read somewhere that someone has developed a huge 1 terrabyte thumbdrive. For those who are not technically inclined a terrabyte is over 1million megabyes. Or to put in in perspective take an average word document of several pages of text is 1megabyte. A terrabyte therefore allows you to save 1 million different word documents)

Myself personally my thumbdrive is as important as my house set of keys. It goes everywhere with me. Unlike a set of house keys though a thumbdrive does not do well in the rain and it definitely does not do well when tea or coffee is spilt onto the device. Here are some do's and don'ts on how to save a thumbdrive.

What Not To Do When

Australia's high per capita rates of rubbish are a significant concern, but the country's recycling efforts are commendable. The recycling industry in Australia is growing, and the country is becoming a recycling powerhouse. The availability of products made from recycled materials in shops and promotional merchandise is a testament to the success of these efforts.

1. Australia's recycling industry is growing.
2. Promotional products made from recycled plastics offer benefits.
3. Challenges remain, including contamination and lack of infrastructure.

Recycling Efforts in Australia

Australia's high per capita rates of rubbish consumption are a significant concern. However,

It has been extremely misersable and wet in Sydney these past few days with forecast for more rain to come.  It is therefore not so surprising that we are now getting more queries for promotional umbrellas.  What may come to a surprise for you is that fold up umbrellas or compact umbrellas are one of our least popular promotional products. Golf umbrellas are always first choice for many corporates and medium sized ones are about half as popular as golf ones.  However the foldup umbrella rarely get a mention from our clients.

Speaking from personal experience it is a real shame though.  There are many instances where small umbrellas are simply better to use than large ones.  Some of the positives that small promotional umbrellas have over big ones include:

1)  Compact size to save space in car boots
2)  Compact size which allows commuters to store them in a bag or tucked hidden away next to you
3)  The

As the school holidays come to an end, both kids and parents are starting to feel the anticipation and maybe even a bit of dread. The cost of education is no joke, and the expenses for daily school essentials can quickly add up. From pens and bags to water bottles and more, it's easy to see why many parents are sighing at the thought of back-to-school shopping. But what if there was a way to make this transition easier? What if you could not only save money but also create a memorable experience for students? That's where promotional items come into play. By leveraging the power of branded products, businesses can provide year-round exposure for their company while helping alleviate the burden on parents.

1. Save money on school essentials with promos.
2. Promote your brand and aid parents.
3. Select practical, safe items kids love.

Iphones and for that matter Ipads are great devices. Their Audio quality and volume though has a lot to be desired. It is no fault of Apple though as it is simply physics. You see to achieve a loud sound the only option is either:

1) Have a Large enclosure for the sound waves to re-verberate and to house larger electical drivers to enable higher volumes
or
2) Have the listener really close to the source. ie. headphones

This is why the Iphone Horn which we released early last year in 2012 has been such a ground breaking product. We have released a version which accomodates the new Iphone 5 by the way! All brandable with your corporate and event logos of course.

Did you know that you can also create your own Iphone horn which even doubles as a mobile phone stand? Granted it probably wont be as good as our promotional phone stands or Iphone horn but they still work well anyhow. Only simple household items are required to make then including:

1) Toilet

A few months ago on this blog I was raving about how bi-carbonate soda (available for only a few dollars in supermarkets) was fantastic in removing mug stains.  I was not able to demonstrate it with photos and videos until today where we found this old stained mug.  Check out the video below and see how easily bi carb soda easily removes grime which normally cannot be removed even with a steel mesh sponge.