MILLIONS OF PANDAS CAN’T BE WRONG Bamboo is a great product with a wide variety of uses in manufacturing.  With the long running shift to sustainable products being introduced, it is no surprise that bamboo is well represented in a variety of promotional products. I sell it in notebooks, food ...

USING YOUR HEAD TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS According to the Advertising Specialty Institute (ASI), branded hats generate about 3,400 impressions over their lifetime. That number breaks down like this, 7–12 months (often longer) lifespan, wear frequency 1–3 times per week, 20–50 people see it per use ...

Embroidery is usually the first thing people think of when it comes to custom apparel.  The progression of technology has only made this promotional service more attainable for business with sharper images and more vibrant thread colours. The durable and longevity of this style of decorating is ...

October AMP Calendar  INTERNATIONAL COFFEE DAY, aka Java, cup of Joe, hot bean juice, whatever you call it take a moment to savour it.  If you find that your Finnish friend is a tad jittery, it could be because Finland is the top coffee-consuming country in the world. CUSTODIAL WORKER DAY, ...

THE DOCTOR WILL SEE YOU NOW Health & Wellness staff When we consider all the things a Physician Assistant does to keep the doctor’s office running while navigating sick people in and out of the office, it makes sense to celebrate PHYSICIAN ASSISSTANT DAY on October 6th.  Sanitize your hands ...

MAILBOX MARKETING Sending a card to receive a sale There is something special about getting something in the mail that doesn’t ask you for money like an invoice, statement or flyer.  The warm connection to thank someone for doing business with you, sending a gift or coupon, or a seasonal ...

Coffee Day is in October INTERNATIONAL COFFEE DAY, aka Java, cup of Joe, hot bean juice, whatever you call it take a moment to savour it.  If you find that your Finnish friend is a tad jittery, it could be because Finland is the top coffee-consuming country in the world. People all around the ...

October Trends In October, seasonal themes shifts and people look for practical items like branded journals or insulated drinkware like thermoses.  In apparel flannel shirts fit the fall theme along with aprons blankets and jackets.  Pumpkin spice is still a hot seller so for those who connect ...

USE THE BEAR TO DELIVER THE CARE When I first got into the promotional products industry, I used to walk past the suppliers selling stuffed bears and creatures at the product shows. It wasn’t until I had to quote them to a customer that I saw the value in this branded resource. SAGE listed them at ...

YOU’RE THERE WHEN YOUR CUSTOMER CUTS THE CHEESE People love to get promo gifts that are practical. One trend that we have seen is the use of branded cutting and charcuterie boards used as swag. It works well since it is normally an item that is left on the counter at home or at the office to be ...

TIME IS MONEY and can make you money It’s uncommon that a time telling device is not far from where we are. They are on our phones, on our walls, in our vehicles, and around our wrists. The need to measure our day against the pasting of time, can be an obsession for some. You can use this ...

AMP Calendar September 2025 1. Emma M. Nutt Day we celebrate the first women telephone switchboard operator. Instead of using your cellphone, try to find a payphone in your community and wish someone a happy E. M, Nutt Day. 2. Pierce Your Ears Day; the ancient wore earrings as a symbol of wealth, ...