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5 Back to College Products for a Safe School Year
Sep 02
The 2020-2021 school year is almost here, which means staff is preparing for an influx of students on college campuses. Due to health concerns this year, colleges are doing everything to heighten safe...
Continue Reading6 Promotional Products to Fit Your Budget
Jul 30
Branding: it’s something that every company needs but there can be a common misconception that you need a large budget to get started. That’s not the case! Branding and promoting your comp...
Continue ReadingTop 8 Promotional Products for Real Estate Professionals
Jul 22
If you work in real estate, you know that your field generates billions of dollars in revenue per year in residential, commercial and industrial sectors. And you could pocket a good amount of that yie...
Continue Reading5 Promo Products for the Stay-at-Home Worker
Jul 15
Working from home has become the norm these days. It’s also becoming increasingly difficult to separate our professional lives from our personal lives. From trying to make deadlines, cooking din...
Continue ReadingWhy You Need Promotional Products
Jul 08
In a world of ever-changing advertisement trends, there is one marketing solution that never grows old – promotional products. Studies show promotional products were ranked as the highest advert...
Continue ReadingWork Hard, Play Harder: 6 Promotional Products to Promote a Healthy Lifestyle
Jun 30
Whether you’re playing a team sport, working out, running a marathon, or going to the game, these promotional products are built to fit any active lifestyle! Add your logo to any of these pro...
Continue Reading5 Pitch Perfect Products for Musically Talented Individuals
Jun 23
We all have talented musicians in our lives. Whether they can shred on an electric guitar or have tried out for the local singing competition, some people are born to make music. Here are 5 promo pro...
Continue ReadingImprint Everything: A Guide to Printing Methods
Jun 15
Once you’ve found the perfect promotional product for your business or organization, the next step is to emblazon it with your logo or message. Depending on the item, there may be multiple decor...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Custom Caps with a Budget Cap
Jun 08
Description: Custom Cap Industry: Trade Show/Convention/Events What it was purchased for: A major national racing event was looking for giveaways to hand out to folks in suites and VIP sponsors. The...
Continue ReadingOld School vs. New School Promo Products
Jun 01
It’s no secret – people love “vintage” products. Just look at the huge resurgence in vintage clothing that began in the early 2010’s and you’ll see what we’re...
Continue ReadingThe Best Promotional Products for Sports Fanatics
May 24
With football season right around the corner, people are gearing up to support their favorite teams. Whether they’re grilling hot dogs at a tailgate or cheering in the stands, fans love wearing...
Continue Reading25 Insane Facts About Promotional Products
May 17
You don’t have to work in the field of promotional products to notice the impact they can have on any organization’s marketing efforts. As the most effective medium of advertising across a...
Continue ReadingYour Guide to Drinkware
May 09
Mugs, tumblers, and bottles…oh my! There is an abundance of variety available when it comes to promotional drinkware, which can make it difficult to decide what is the best choice for your bran...
Continue ReadingHow Promo Products Can Tell Your Brand's Story
May 02
Stories are powerful. From sharing stories around the campfire to writing fictional novels, storytelling has connected people together for thousands of years. But, have you ever considered storytelli...
Continue ReadingThe History of Promotional Products
Apr 24
If you've ever been to a music festival or convention and walked away with a bag full of freebies, then you know that promotional products work! But did you know that those quirky logoed products have...
Continue ReadingPerk up Your Promotions With These 6 Coffee Products
Apr 17
Coffee enthusiasts will love these promotional products that look like they’re straight from the coffee shop! Millions of people drink coffee and tea every day, even multiple times a day which m...
Continue ReadingCase Study: A Race to Remember
Apr 10
Item: Sport Bottle with Metallic Ring – 28 oz. Purpose: Race day giveaway Audience: Breast cancer survivors and race participants A regional race supporting breast cancer research added an in...
Continue ReadingSchool's in Session: 7 Essential Supplies for Students
Apr 02
Students are back in the classroom and parents are scrambling to purchase all of the necessary supplies on each teacher’s checklist. From three different types of pencils, calculators, and folde...
Continue ReadingHow Promo Products Can Make a Lasting Impression
Mar 26
How would you describe your company in 30 seconds? This common sales technique is known as an elevator pitch, and the goal is to captivate the attention of your potential clients and explain how you...
Continue Reading6 Promotional Signs to Let Customers Know You’re Open For Business
Mar 19
As restaurants, salons, retail stores, and more begin reopening the doors, many business owners are trying to think of bold ways to visually attract customers to their businesses. From curbside food p...
Continue ReadingReel Them in With These 5 Cinematic Promo Products
Mar 11
Box office hits took a backseat this year as more people browsed through Netflix’s new releases instead of venturing out to movie theaters. However, as many movie theaters reopen to the public,...
Continue ReadingTake 5 of These Promotional Products for the Medical Field, and Call Me in the Morning
Mar 04
It can be tough for people in the medical field to get their names out to new patients. If you own a restaurant, you can have your cool mascot show up at a local sports game and toss out t-shirts. But...
Continue ReadingChoosing The Right Lanyard
Jan 25
Did you know—there are many different options to consider when ordering lanyards for employees? Lanyards come in many different styles with different attachments, and it can be hard to know whic...
Continue Reading2021 Corporate Gift Giving Supply Chain & Labor Issues: ORDER EARLY !
Oct 13, 2021
ORDER EARLY! The struggle is real. Like most industries, the decorated apparel and promotional product industries are struggling with deliveries. Whether it’s out of stock items, delayed shi...
Continue ReadingPromotional Product Ideas Beyond PPE for the Medical Industry
Sep 27, 2021
PPE has been an important staple the last couple years in medical environments. There are many other promotional product options beyond PPE for hospitals, and other medical professionals to pass out t...
Continue ReadingYour Product Decorating Questions Answered
Aug 24, 2021
You encounter promotional products every day. You hold them, wear them, and see them everywhere you go. Are you aware that every one of these products goes through an extensive design process, from ad...
Continue ReadingSublimation Printing
Jan 29, 2021
One of the most popular trends in personalized products and apparel is dye sublimation or simply sublimation. Sublimation is another printing process used in the promotional product industry. It&rsquo...
Continue ReadingHow JQ Designs Makes Your Logo Look Good
Aug 24, 2020
Being in the promotional product industry is a super fun, creative way to help businesses look their best, build brand awareness, and delight customers. Promotional products are not just for businesse...
Continue ReadingWhat Are The Best Promotional Products?
Jun 12, 2020
Who doesn't love to get a promotional gift? They come in all shapes and sizes—mugs, t-shirts, USB drives, hats, pens, and a multitude of chip clips. Clients love them, consumers collect them, an...
Continue ReadingThe Power of Promotional Products
May 28, 2020
Hands down—proven over and over—is the power of promotional products over other any form of advertising. In fact, this humble blog writer would guess that you are surrounded by at least 1-...
Continue ReadingOnline Promotional Merchandise Stores or Webstores
Feb 21, 2020
Looking to simplify your Merch sales for your school group or team? Just about every industry has been affected by changes in technology and the benefits that technology offers. The promotional produc...
Continue ReadingImportant Tips on Trade Show Materials
Jan 20, 2020
There are so many details involved with participating at a trade show—it’s easy to miss something! So make a list, start early to prepare, and order what you need for marketing or disp...
Continue ReadingWarm Winter Fabrics
Dec 17, 2019
As the weather gets colder the deeper we go into winter there are three great warm winter fabrics to consider when purchasing outerwear. These fabrics are Thinsulate™, Gore-Tex, and bonded fleec...
Continue ReadingNatural Winter Fabrics
Nov 20, 2019
Cotton, wool, and flannel are a few of the most popular—and longstanding—fabrics used for warmth and comfort during the winter. Each fabric has different qualities. These qualities are use...
Continue ReadingTis' the Time of Year for Corporate Gifting!
Oct 30, 2019
Tis' the time of year to consider Corporate Gift Giving! Everyone loves to get gifts—and purchasing a gift for your customer or employee is just a nice way to say ‘Thank you and I apprec...
Continue ReadingCorporate Gift Giving
Sep 20, 2019
Corporate gift giving allows your company to motivate talent, build teamwork, and show appreciation to your employees. It is also a perfect way to recognize outstanding achievements! Be sure to budget...
Continue ReadingFun Homecoming Promotional Products
Sep 12, 2019
JQ Designs has the Homecoming 2019 crowd pleasing promotional items for your high school or college. This is a favorite time of year to celebrate, show your school spirit, and get friends together for...
Continue ReadingJQ Designs featured in the Courier News
Aug 21, 2019
Down to Business: Designing shirts for companies, sports teams and events more than ink or thread, South Elgin biz owner says By Erin Sauder Elgin Courier-News | Aug 09, 2019 | 12:57 PM image cred...
Continue ReadingBack To School Promotional Ideas
Aug 12, 2019
It’s the most wonderful time of the year—no, not Christmas—but Back-To-School time! As an educator, parent, administrator, or student—you know how important it is to be ready f...
Continue ReadingPrint vs Embroidery
Jul 23, 2019
Let’s say you want to order promotional apparel. This can include t-shirts, Polo shirts, vests, button-up shirts, hats, performance wear or outer wear. Once you have made a decision on the ki...
Continue ReadingSummer Promotional Products
Jun 17, 2019
Summer time is the time for company picnics, vacation bible school, family reunions, and corporate fundraising events. These are perfect opportunities to promote your brand, mission, or company. Promo...
Continue ReadingSwing into Summer with Golf Promotional Products
Jun 10, 2019
Finally! It’s here—Summer! After the long, cold, snowy weather of winter & spring it’s time to get out and enjoy summer activities. One popular outdoor sport that waits anxiously ...
Continue ReadingSecrets of Working Smarter, not Harder
May 28, 2019
How many of you have heard the phrase “Work Smarter—Not Harder?” Now, how many of us come so close to working smarter—yet do not achieve our goals as efficiently as we would l...
Continue ReadingTypes of Technical Fabrics
May 15, 2019
Technical fabrics are materials that offer a specific function, such as water resistance, or UV (ultraviolet) protection. We aren’t talking about fabric for Paris Fashion Week, but fabric whose ...
Continue ReadingHow Promotional Products Grow Your Business
Apr 30, 2019
Promotional products are for every business—large and small. It also does not matter if you are a new business, or an established company—every businesses goals include wanting to reach ne...
Continue ReadingFinding the perfect Fit, Fabric and Feel in your Custom Apparel
Apr 15, 2019
When we choose clothing, there are three qualities that affect nearly all of your wardrobe's appearance on your body. These three qualities are Fit, Fabric, and Feel. The garment will always looks goo...
Continue ReadingColor Matching Your Logo
Mar 18, 2019
Color is everywhere—it’s part of life. Color enhances an experience, such as watching a colorized movie classic. Color creates mood, evokes emotions, and intensifies visual statements. Wh...
Continue ReadingNew Logo, New Website, Same Great Service
Mar 01, 2019
After 16 years in business—our logo has finally evolved from a ketchup and mustard color scheme to a lovely, mature, burgundy merlot—representing how our business has aged like a fine wine...
Continue ReadingWhat does it mean to be a Professional?
Feb 11, 2019
Many of us are familiar with someone making the claim that they “are a professional.” What does this mean, exactly? Does it mean they are proficient at what they do? Does it mean they have...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Employee Appreciation Gift
Jan 15, 2019
A company with many sales representatives needed an item for their top sales performers. Since their sales staff has both men and women, they needed an item that could be used by either gender. They c...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Safety First
Jan 01, 2019
Product: Auto Safety Kit Industry: Banking What it was purchased for: As a gift to anyone who opened a new bank account for over $1,000.00. How it was distributed: The bank was looking for a brande...
Continue Reading8 Promo Products That Will Kick Start Your Goals
Dec 25, 2018
We all want to live healthier, sleep deeper, and work better. These motivational promotional products will help kickstart goals and increase your brand visibility! Exercise Band Let's get physical...
Continue Reading7 Retro Products That Will Turn Back Time
Dec 10, 2018
Do you ever have that moment when you look at something and you get an overwhelming surge of nostalgia? Everyone loves a good throwback, especially when it's a cool, vintage product. Below are seven r...
Continue ReadingCase Study: Let the Games Begin!
Dec 03, 2018
Product: Custom Malibu Sunglasses Industry: Automotive/Banking What it was purchased for: A car company wanted to find a product that would promote their brand at a local college BCS Bowl Games. Ho...
Continue Reading7 Promotional Products For Those On the Go
Nov 26, 2018
According to a 2016 AAA Foundation report, American drivers spend an average of more than 17,600 minutes behind the wheel each year. Now, imagine that someone is looking at products with your logo for...
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