Freeman Roberts Swag: Blog

7 Cool Products to Beat the Heat This Summer

Aug 02

The sun is beating down, and depending on where you live, you might be able to cook an egg on the sidewalk: summer is officially here! With high temperatures and lots of sun, it’s a great time t...

Tried and True: Classic Promotional Products

Jul 26

There are some things out there that are just undisputed classics – and when you think of a classic, what goes to your mind? Maybe it’s a classic car like a 1950s era Cadillac, or perhaps ...

Customer Experience + Branding: The Relationship Goals of Marketing

Jul 18

Customer experience can make or break your company. How you and your employees treat customers directly reflects your brand’s values. But the truth is, positive customer experiences can be diffi...

6 Promotional Products That Put Safety First

Jul 11

Whether it’s on a construction site, warehouse, or a laboratory, it’s always important to help your workers stay safe. Encourage your employees to make safe choices all year long with thes...

The Secrets to Attracting Ideal Customers

Jul 03

You put together the business plan, signed the lease, designed an informative website and…*crickets*. It can be pretty discouraging when you put in the effort, but you’re not attracting...

8 Items for Restaurant Promos that Sizzle

Jun 26

Have you heard the word? Indoor dining is back, baby! For restaurants, bars, cafes, and more looking to spread the good news that they're fully operational again, promotional products are a great way...

Case Study: An Icy Cool Promotion

Jun 18

Description: 16 Oz. Swiggy Stainless Steel Bottle Industry: Non-Profit What it was purchased for: The item was purchased for a youth camping trip. The bottles were meant to hold the water for a ...

Your Guide to Drinkware

Jun 11

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...

Case Study: Roll Up in Style

Jun 04

Description: Roll-Up Blanket Industry: Corporate / Fortune 500 What it was purchased for: A reward to employees for good service. How it was distributed: These blankets were mailed to locations aro...

The Best Promotional Products for Sports Fanatics

May 27

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...

3 Simple Ways to Boost Your Mood Right Now

May 20

Do you ever get a case of the Mondays…on a Thursday? We all get down sometimes, but that doesn’t mean we need to stay there. Whether someone said something that upset you, you’re st...

Case Study: Life of the Mardi

May 12

Market: Hospitality Objective: With their event scheduled close to Mardi Gras, event planners wanted to provide a themed goodie package for attendees with giveaways from event sponsors. They wanted...

Case Study: Success on Campus

May 05

A large university needed a useful tool to promote its school app to students and faculty because it wanted to use the app to communicate important college news and upcoming events. Since most student...

8 Promotional Products to Win Game Day

Apr 28

From Friday night lights, Saturday morning tailgating, to Sunday watch parties, show support for your team with some promotional products for the win! Touchscreen Gloves Add your logo to these tou...

5 Environmentally-Friendly Promotional Products

Apr 20

How about that Earth, huh? She sure is something. Fortunately, there are plenty of people in the promotional products industry that feel the same way. In fact, we can offer you thousands of products t...

Case Study: Make a Spectacle

Apr 12

Description: Rubberized Sunglasses Industry: Broadcast Media / Telecommunication What it was purchased for: A vampire-based television show hosted blood drives at outdoor events. These were given ou...

7 Financial Products That Are a Great Investment

Apr 05

Finance-themed promotional products are a great marketing investment and help increase brand awareness and customer loyalty. These 7 products can be used as financial seminar gifts, banking giveaways,...

5 Office Toys That Will Bring Your Brand Joy

Mar 28

Look around your office and you will probably find that your coworkers’ desktops are riddled with a variety of knick-knacks, toys, puzzles, and stress balls. Office toys are a great way to st...

6 Helpful Tips to Address Unhappy Customers

Mar 21

It’s the moment you dread. The phone call you don’t want to pick up. The review you’re scared to address. Responding to unhappy customers seems like a chore. It can be overwhelming...

Case Study: A Comforting Friend

Mar 14

This ambulance service is very active in its local community. They use this plush Saint Bernard for children faced with the trauma of when an ambulance is needed. They consider their Saint Bernard plu...

Case Study: A Hole in One Promotion

Mar 06

Product: Jumbo Cooler Bag Industry: Agriculture What it was purchased for: These bags were given out to participants in a company golf tournament. How it was distributed: All participants received ...

6 Products to Grow Your Business!

Feb 27

People love plants! They live in our offices and our homes and whether you have a large flourishing garden or fake plants because you can't even keep a cactus alive, there's a plant-themed promo for e...

5 Steps to Achieving Your Goals

Feb 20

If you’ve ever watched a TED talk or listened to any of your teachers in school, you’ll know that setting goals are the stepping stones to getting where you want to be in life. You watch o...

6 Promotional Products for Religious Institutions

Feb 12

Religion and spirituality are shared experiences that bring communities together, and promotional products are a great way to help get your message to those who want to hear it. Whether you’re l...

Case Study: Practice Putting

Feb 05

2 Ball Pillow Pack – Titleist® TruFeel for Non-Profit Event When a non-profit had to cancel their annual fundraising dinner due to Coronavirus, a golf course donated their clubhouse patio a...

Case Study: Adventure Awaits

Jan 29

An event promoter was compiling a gift box for top-tier ticket holders for a large-scale national summer concert tour. The Koozie® Adventure Dry Sack 10L was a natural fit for the outdoor lifestyl...

Generation Z vs. Millennials: What’s the Difference?

Jan 22

We’re all familiar with the stereotypes that characterize the millennial generation- avocado toast, “killing” chain restaurants, and being social media obsessed. But what actually de...

Let's Get Physical With These Activewear Promo Products

Jan 14

Activewear promotional products are a great option for company wellness programs, fitness centers, or any brand promoting an active lifestyle! Exercise is an important part of our overall wellness and...

The Fidget Phenomenon

Jan 07

You might remember the fidget spinner craze of 2017: seemingly overnight, the world became obsessed with those little plastic spinners. The spinning toys flew off the shelves across the country and in...

Food Gifts for All Seasons

Dec 31, 2021

Whether for birthdays, holidays, or milestone events like anniversaries or weddings, giving the perfect gift can be tricky. Sending gifts to clients is an easy way to foster a stronger relationship wi...

9 Promotional Products for Tech Wizards

Dec 23, 2021

Did you know that American consumers own, on average, at least three connected devices? Add your logo to these top tech accessories and your company will become a part of your customers’ daily l...

Case Study: Keep it Cooler

Dec 16, 2021

Description: Dual Compartment Cooler Bag Industry: Corporate / Fortune 500 What it was purchased for: An annual company picnic for employees and their families. Each year they give their e...

5 Outside-the-Box Promotional Products for Your Next School Order

Dec 09, 2021

If you’ve ever placed an order for promotional products for a school, you have probably seen your fair share of t-shirts and baseball caps. And trust us, those are definitely important! Wearable...

What’s Up With Unboxing Videos? The Trend You Must Try

Dec 01, 2021

We all enjoy that element of surprise (well, most of us!). User-generated unboxing videos have popped up more and more on YouTube and other social media platforms, adding a surprising value to product...

Case Study: It's in the Bag

Nov 24, 2021

Description Non-Woven Shopper Tote Bag Industry Bookstore What it was purchased for A large Metropolitan Community College Bookstore wanted to feature a reusable shopping bag to the students who ...

Case Study: Do the Wave

Nov 17, 2021

Market: School Objective: A school’s athletic program was struggling to pay for recurring expenses. Game attendance had dropped over the previous year, and alumni attendance was weak. The sc...

Employee Appreciation

Sep 30, 2021

Showing appreciation to your employees boosts morale and has other benefits for your company's growth. Forbes Magazine wrote that recognized employees are happy employees. Happy employees are on ave...

Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice: 8 Pumpkin Products to Spice Up Your Fall

Sep 23, 2021

Autumn means falling leaves, cozy sweaters, apples and mulled cider. But mostly... Autumn means pumpkin everything! As soon as August passes and September rolls around, you can almost guaran...

Stretch Your Budget with Co-marketing

Nov 06, 2020

Co-marketing is a proven way to build relationships with complementary brands while mutually benefitting from each other’s existing clients. Put both logos on swag and your clients will feel ap...

Artist Spotlight

Nov 01, 2020

In addition to drawing characters based on real people and other unique designs for swag, our in-house artist Crystal Beetham is available for commissioned paintings! People, pets and other custom ar...