Customers share promo product ideas that showered them in success

By Mae Strehlow

Our customers are always coming up with new and creative promo product ideas—and we’re here for it! Each quarter, we collect examples that earned our customers #SwaggingRights ^®, knowing their success stories might spark your next great idea. Let the inspiration begin!

Drinkware that’s making a splash

When it comes to branded drinkware, our customers are overflowing with ideas on how to use mugs, water bottles, tumblers and more.

• “We are using the bottles as a way to keep our team hydrated during these hot summer months in South Carolina!” — Rhonda
• “In a facility that only allows see thru drinkware, the 24 oz. Clear Impact Halcyon Water Bottle with Two-Tone Flip Straw Lid was an affordable option and our logo fit perfectly using the 2-sided print option. We purchased 200 and they are a huge hit! Thank you 4imprint for another satisfactory purchase! You guys are top notch!” — Michael
• “The team is loving our new tumblers! The quality is fantastic, doesn't feel thin or cheap! Keeps your drinks cold/hot for a looong time. They look great and the spout to drink out of flows very well! I would definitely recommend these tumblers!” — Julie
• “We used the mugs as a decoration/take home at our company's 30 year anniversary celebration. They were a big hit.” — Marlene

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Eye-catching banners and signage

These customers show how implementing their best promo product ideas can elevate an event display from good to great.

• “A-Plus Medical loves the quality of the EuroFit Banners. Thank you 4imprint!” — Jeanette
• “Using [the table throw and banner display] at recruiting fairs as promo materials. Thanks!” — Matthew
• “Customizable tablecloths have been an excellent tool for promoting our brand. This versatile tablecloth, available in a great color, is designed to fit both 6-foot and 8-foot tables, making it a perfect solution for our community events and promotional needs.” — Christina
• “We love our banner!” — Terry

Shirts that make a statement

From classic polos to comfy tees, branded shirts remain a tried and true promo strategy. Our customers turned branded swag ideas into custom shirts that have their teams covered in style.

• “We ordered these [shirts] for our employee store. They were worn at our company sponsored Thursday Night Live. This is a community event held every Thursday with live music and great food. Our employees that have them, love them. They are the right softness with great coloring, it took me a lot of samples to find the right shirt for us.” — Debi
• “Our maintenance techs need swag wear that set them apart from our production crews. The Men's - Gildan 5.3 oz. Cotton T-Shirt was a great option. Our logo fit perfectly on the left chest plate with hi-vis lettering the back, so my maintenance team members really stand out. These shirts look great, and the Y-116 yellow really pops on the back. We will definitely be reordering in the future!” — Michael
• “We bought these shirts in both men's and ladies' styles for our Chancel Choir at our church. We wore them to a Houston Astro's game when the choir sang ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ at the opening of the game! When we returned to our seats folks recognized that we were from the group that had just sung because we were wearing these shirts with our logo on them! They looked great and were very comfortable! We wear them in worship through the summer instead of our choir robes which is very nice! They look nice and we had our logo embroidered on them!” — Barbara
• “Our new polos have a looking sharp for NSO's this summer!!” — Raymond

Buzzworthy bags

Promotional bags—including totes, backpacks and sportpacks—pull double duty as everyday essentials and effective brand promoters.

• “Three years ago our Public Relations Committee started the ‘Totes for Teachers’ program. We solicit sponsorships to fill the Totes with items from the Teachers wishlist. We invite all the Teachers from our local school districts to come by for a Tote. We held our 3rd Annual Totes for Teachers this past Saturday and teachers from over 30 school districts stop by for one of seven hundred and fifty bags we gave away this year.” — Laura
• “Our bag came out so beautifully. The colors were perfect in every way.” — Lora
• “Have donated 60 Bags of Brightness to local hospitals, and children going to foster care.” — Alyce
• Duff Tuff mascot Penny was worn out after a couple miles up and down the beach at Silver Lake Sand Dunes on Lake Michigan. Luckily we had plenty of turkey packed for her and us in our cooler bag!” — Suzanne

Share your unique swag ideas

Do you have a winning promo product idea that might inspire others? Let’s hear it! Head to our #SwaggingRights page to share your story.

Mae Strehlow

Mae Strehlow has 23 years of importing and merchandising experience at 4imprint—and 15 years in international and domestic retail before that—bringing nearly four decades of expertise to the promotional products industry. Over the years, she’s worked across a wide range of product categories, but drinkware is where her true passion lies. Mae thrives on product development, whether it’s creating exclusive private label lines or collaborating with suppliers to turn market trends into practical, successful solutions. She loves the challenge of refining shapes and styles to meet the unique demands of the promotional products industry. She believes that transparency, collaboration and a shared commitment to success—both internally and with 4imprint’s vendor partners—are what truly sets 4imprint apart.

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