Most promotional product specialists devote their time and focus their energy on accomplishing one task: selling promotional products. At ADVANCE Custom Promotions, we do things differently. Offering high-quality products to our customers isn’t enough for us. Our philosophy is to offer an invaluable online resource with a diverse selection of ...

Prom season is around the corner, and thousands of teenagers across the country will don evening gowns and suits for an important milestone in their lives. High schools have worked hard over the years to keep prom night safe and fun for students by planning parent-run after parties and carnivals.My high school hosted an amazing after party with ...

Whether you're giving your best friend a birthday gift or passing out freebies at a trade show, gift givers almost always are left with a void: Does the recipient like the gift? Will it sit in the closet unused - or worse, will recipients simply throw the gift away?The key to a successful promotional products campaign is to understand what ...

According to the Advertising Specialty Institute, a single custom calendar delivers more than 3,500 brand impressions per year. Among the promotional product possibilities, custom promotional calendars are the gifts that keep giving. People keep calendars longer than any of the other most popular promotional items, including shirts, writing ...

They're the hottest trend in mobile advertising, and retailers from the Gap to Home Depot are latching onto ''quick response codes'' - or QRs - like kids in a candy store.They look like an abstract expressionist interpretation of TV static, and you can find them on hamburger wrappers, magazine ads and business cards. Consumers simply aim their ...

If you're in the business of trade show marketing, get ready for one wild ride on the commodities roller coaster. Surging cotton prices and higher transportation costs are being passed on to B2B consumers. Meanwhile, the U.S. job market limps forward.Here's how to prepare for the the top 4 economic trends affecting trade show marketing.Rising ...

On the heels of Osama Bin Laden's death, the nation's response is shifting from remembering those lost on September 11, 2001 to showing appreciation for the troops protecting our safety.If your organization is looking for a way to get into the patriotic spirit or celebrate Memorial Day, check out our selection of support our troops ribbons ...

Millions of paper and plastic shopping bags end up in landfills every year. Cities such as Santa Monica, Calif., and communities in San Francisco and Hawaii have already taken steps to ban shoppers from using plastic bags. New York City and several other cities are considering similar legislation to encourage people to use reusable tote bags when ...

So you created a LinkedIn profile detailing all your accomplishments and promotions over the years. You've also been steadily building your network of coworkers, clients and former classmates. But what is this effort really doing for you?LinkedIn's potential lies in its ability to help you network with the people who will help you advance your ...

Perhaps you need promotional products in a pinch, or you're looking for a jaw dropping custom gift to reward your staff for a job well done. ADVANCE promotional consultant Noel Lopez is eager to make it happen.Noel strives to be a partner with his clients and develop long-term relationships rather then make one-time sales. He works with ...