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Don’t Miss the Deadlines: Ordering Promotional Items for Christmas
by Russell Bird | Sep 15, 2025 | Promo Addict Blog
Don’t Miss the Deadlines: Ordering Promotional Items for Christmas The holiday season is one of the busiest times of the year for promotional products. Whether you’re thanking clients, rewarding staff, or building brand awareness with festive gifts, timing is...
High Value Christmas Gifts Don’t Have to Be Expensive
by Russell Bird | Sep 12, 2025 | Promo Addict Blog
High Value Christmas Gifts Don’t Have to Be Expensive When the holidays roll around, it’s easy to feel pressure to spend big in order to show people how much you care. But here’s the secret: high value doesn’t mean high price. A meaningful, thoughtful gift can carry...
When the Coolest Giveaway Goes Wrong: A Lesson from the Golf Course
by Russell Bird | Sep 5, 2025 | Promo Addict Blog
Promotional products are all about creating a memorable connection with your audience. We spend a lot of time chasing the newest, coolest items to make sure our clients stand out. But here’s the truth: even the best trending promo can flop if the circumstances aren’t...
Broil King x Promo Addict – A Perfectly Canadian Collaboration
by Russell Bird | Aug 8, 2025 | Promo Addict Blog
At The Promo Addict, we love partnering with brands that share our passion for quality, creativity, and supporting Canadian-made products. That’s why we were so excited to team up with Broil King, a leading national BBQ manufacturer known for their premium Made in...
5 Trending Branded Drinkware Pieces You Need in Your Next Promo Campaign
by Russell Bird | Jul 15, 2025 | Promo Addict Blog
Branded drinkware continues to dominate the promo world and for good reason. It’s functional, eco-conscious, and used daily by just about everyone. But if you’re still handing out the same old mugs, it’s time to level up. Here are 5 of the hottest trending...
Keeping Cool with Style: Custom Block Party Fans for Hudsons, Canada’s Pub
by Russell Bird | Jun 24, 2025 | Case Study, Promo Addict Blog
When Hudsons, Canada’s Pub came to us looking for something cool, bright, and unique for their upcoming block party, we knew we had to deliver something as fun and energetic as the event itself. That’s when the idea of custom hand fans came to life practical,...
A Bold Taste of Alberta: Custom Yonedas Gift Boxes for Vertex
by Russell Bird | Jun 17, 2025 | Case Study, Promo Addict Blog
At You Need a BBQ, we love bringing bold flavour and local pride together and our latest project with Vertex was no exception. Vertex was looking for a unique, memorable gift for their clients and partners, and we delivered something truly special: a fully custom...
Behind the Design: Handcuff Medals and Police Tape Ribbons for the Edmonton Police Foundation Run
by Russell Bird | Jun 10, 2025 | Promo Addict Blog
At The Promo Addict, we love when a project challenges us to think outside the box and the Edmonton Police Foundation Half Marathon gave us the perfect opportunity to flex our creative muscles.
Hooked on Innovation: Custom Rapala Lures with UV DTF Technology
by Russell Bird | Jun 3, 2025 | Promo Addict Blog
At The Promo Addict, we love helping our clients make a splash, especially when it comes to unique, memorable giveaways. One recent project had us diving deep into uncharted waters: creating custom-branded Rapala fishing lures for a client’s conference giveaway.
When BBQ Meets Branding: How The Promo Addict Helped ASA Alloys Spice Up Their Promotions
by Russell Bird | May 27, 2025 | Promo Addict Blog
At The Promo Addict, we’re all about creating promotional products that people actually want to receive—and that means thinking beyond the usual swag.
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