promotional trends

Usually when I get a random sample from one of my suppliers, the imprint on it is something I don’t have any interest in (hence the random part). But, occasionally a happy accident will send me one I appreciate more than most!

Since the major winter industry trade shows have come and gone and most 2012 catalogs have come in, I’m going to do a quick review for you over the next few weeks of the trends we see in several major promo item categories. Starting today with promo water bottles…check the video out below.

If you prefer to watch through YouTube, here’s the link:  Promotional Trends – Promo Water Bottles

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promotional grocery bags

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car garbage can

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