Today we created a new relationship with a client that had previously been shopping on the internet for their promotional items because that company let them know only days before their event and 2 weeks after they placed the order that stock was not available of their product. Unfortunately we see regularly new clients that thought they had a deal on line only to find that the imprint quality, the product quality, the shipping charges or the availability left them unhappy. Our suppliers are graded by our industry and they fight for the relationships by insure products quality, accuracy, on time delivery that our clients associate with quality customer service.

Our clients ask great questions and we like having the answers!

Why can’t I use the set up fee I paid on the pens for the pad folios I want to buy? It’s with the same company? While a legitimate question, the answer is not that simple. Often times decoration methods are different such as pad printing, silk screening, laser etching, debossing, embossing, foiling and embroidery. Different machinery and production methods are required for each and are often done in different parts of a factory with different crews. Imprint size and shape for products is rarely the same from product to product. Companies...

What’s unique, what’s new, what’s different? We hear these questions all the time in our industry. Fortunately our industry is constantly re-tooling ideas and being resourceful with the latest technology to provide our clients solutions. Knowing what is new however means reading the latest journal publications, attending shows during the year with our suppliers, and keeping in touch with our representatives within companies for on site visits or participating in webinar communications. Our company is dedicated to providing our clients current, relevant and accurate information from the industry which means going back to school! Owner Olivia Scott is working towards her CAS- MAS accreditation. What exactly is the CAS-MAS certification?

Promotional Partners is pleased to announce the latest addition to our website.  Under the company store icon, you can access our NEW apparel website.  The website is full of over 900 products from your basic t-shirt to cashmere.  We have added new lines, colors and an expanded selection of bags and caps.  Our new brands and styles are from industry leaders like Columbia Sportswear, Ogio, Port Authority and Nike Golf, just to name a few.

When exploring the new site, click on 15 categories for apparel lines. One in your choice category, select the item of your choice to few special features, color selection and download spec. sheets for sizing. Each image is set up to change the model image to your choice of color for viewing with a link to share that image electronically with others in your group. If you have specific needs,...

Have you taken time to really explore the options available to you on our website? 

On the home page is the access to your client log in with our entire on line catalog showing your company logo. If you’ve forgotten your log in or password simply contact us today! 

Search for products, whether you type in a category, price point or go to an icon such as fundraising or eco friendly, please keep in mind the products displayed represent a very narrow window to what we have access to show...

Congratulations to our quarterly referral program winner, Paula Lipford. This referral program offers us a way to thank our business partners for referring new clients to our company based on their own client satisfaction. Our winner for the quarter, is currently serving as the Manager of Volunteer Support for the Eastern North Carolina Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Paula's job is to focus on recruiting volunteers to take on leadership of important strategic initiatives. The national MS society is a collective of passionate individuals who want to help create a world free of MS. MS is the #1 disabling disease of young adults in the US and it is an unpredictable disease of the central nervous system. Diagnosis with the disease has increased 58% in Eastern NC since 2001 and strikes people mainly between the ages of 20-50.

In addition to her work with the MS society, Paula is a "heavyweight volunteer" in her community. She is now serving her...

Once you are our partner, we want to provide you the tools that will make you more successful.  Ask us to send you any of the following documents:

Calendar of Events by Year

Tips on Developing a Marketing Plan

Quick Reference for Branding Tips

Tips for Direct Mail Success

Strategies for Tradeshow Success

Industry Vocabulary

Information on Apparel Terms and Fabric Content

Making Eco-Friendly Easy to Understand

Do you need ideas for holiday gifts or parties?

What are your incentives for employees that exceed goals?

How do you show your clients that you appreciate their business and value their relationship?

Do you need products that reflect your business plan?

Are you interested in seasonal campaigns, green friendly products, US made, union made or tradeshow ideas? 

Whether you are seeking corporate gifts, planning a tournament, recognizing volunteers or creating employee incentive and reward plans, we can help. Partners will get monthly newsetters with tips and products chosen for that time of the year. Every quarter, educational newsletters with marketing tools, branding tips and industry trends will guide our partners. If you are not currently enrolled as a partner, please click the newsletter link on this site to be added today.

Let us break it down the year for you month by month, one day at a time!

Click our event planner tab to see dates highlighted and suggestions for product choices for that event. Plan ahead and shop early to receive the best selection, shipping and production rates. Early planning offers you time to look at samples and consider ideas before you select products. While most products can arrive "door to door" in about 7-10 business days, please allow a minimum of 4-6 weeks when planning large products.