Promo Items for Travel, Just in Time for Spring Break

As schools and universities across the country take a break from classes in honor of the lovely spring weather, now is an ideal time to distribute travel accessories and other related promo items. From luggage tags to travel alarm clocks and everything in between, these items are functional on many levels. Recipients will appreciate the fact that they make trips easier, while they also provide valuable exposure for your brand wherever recipients may go. In addition to helping any company to reach the coveted youth market, these promo items make great gifts for clients and employees who plan to take family vacations with their school-aged children around this time of year.

The Durability of Educational Promo Items

Year after year, the education industry ranks high (usually the highest) on the list of top purchasers of promo items and it seems as though these are also the promo items that recipients hold onto for the longest time. Just off the top of my head I can name numerous people I know that still wear logo apparel bearing their college or high school team name and mascot. Moreover, many of these people wear the very same article of clothing that they received or purchased during their collegiate years. My stepmother still wears a University of Illinois sweatshirt around the house; I won't tell you how long it's been in her possession (I don't think she would be too happy with that full disclosure) but let's just say it's been years. Decades, even. Why do recipients keep school apparel and educational promo items for so long? It's the association with fond memories from youth and the fact that you never get too old to show school spirit!

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Promo Items for St. Patrick’s Day

From logo apparel and custom caps to promotional pens and notebooks, there are plenty of promo items available in a green hue to help you and your loyal customers celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. With the holiday quickly approaching on Wednesday, March 17 (only two weeks away!), it’s time to start thinking about which types of promo items will work best for your budget, target audience, and promotional purpose. In the past, popular St. Patrick’s Day giveaways have included budget-friendly stickers that make great giveaways for a younger audience as well as more luxurious green drinkware, suitable for an older and more professional crowd. Just be sure to customize these items in time in order to avoid the age-old tradition of pinching those who don’t wear green!