Commonwealth Printing and Promotions | Promotional Products & Apparel

Your Brand Is Your Business - Market It!

Oct 1

As a marketing professional, you understand better than anyone the importance of establishing a distinct brand presence for your company. People gravitate to those they identify with and can trust ...

5 Invaluable Marketing Books to Help Grow Your Brand

Apr 7

In the world of business, marketing trends are always evolving and it's easy to be overwhelmed. Sometimes you take one step forward only to be knocked two steps back. Luckily, there are endless res...

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

Mar 24

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 prod...

6 Reasons You Need a Company Store

Mar 16

As more and more companies turn towards e-commerce, shopping online has never been easier or more enjoyable. Ordering branded products is no exception! Company stores give you a convenient and comp...

How Promo Products Can Tell Your Brand's Story

Feb 15

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 storyte...

Small, Mighty, and Mail-Friendly: Promotional Products That Travel Well

Jan 12

Lightweight, compact, and postal-friendly items are the unsung heroes of modern marketing. They're affordable to ship, easy to store, and surprisingly powerful when it comes to brand recall. Whethe...

A Marketer's (Tiny) Guide to Promo at Trade Shows

Jun 23, 2025

Trade show season is quickly approaching, and standing out in the sea of booths can feel like a daunting task. The competition is fierce, and capturing attention amid the hustle and bustle of the e...

Bamboo: It's Not Just for Pandas!

Jun 2, 2025

What first comes to mind when you think of the phrase "made from sustainable materials"? Bamboo, of course! Bamboo, which is a type of grass (who knew!), is an incredible renewable and sustainable ...

Case Study: Keep it Cooler

May 26, 2025

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 thei...

6 Products to Welcome Students Back to School

May 5, 2025

"Don't you just love New York in the fall? It makes me wanna buy school supplies. I would send you a bouquet of newly sharpened pencils if I knew your name and address." Tom Hanks said it bes...

6 Stuffed Animals to Cuddle Your Way to Happiness

Jan 11, 2025

Almost everyone had a favorite stuffed animal growing up. They were a friend that you confided your deepest secrets to, a friend that could keep you company when thunderstorms rolled through the ni...

5 Black-Belt Worthy Karate Promo Products

Sep 11, 2024

Ready to chop and kick your way into a win? Well, look no further! Here are five top-notch karate items that are perfect for any karate school! Karate Medal Karate Stress Reliever K...

Take 5 of These Promotional Products for the Medical Field, and Call Me in the Morning

Aug 13, 2024

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. ...

Graphic Design Terms Everyone Should Know

Apr 19, 2024

It can be hard to communicate with a design team on a project when the designers speak their very own language. That's why we have a rundown of words you may come across frequently that can save yo...

Our Top 10 Favorite Eco-Friendly Products

Jan 7, 2024

Sometimes it's good to take a moment and get in touch with Mother Earth. Not only are these products great for printing your company logo or message, but they also serve dual purposes. The products...

6 Things You're Missing Out on by Not Using Promotional Products

Nov 9, 2023

Promotional products aren't just for niche industry operations. Whether you are a small organization looking to grow your business, or an established company wanting to reach a new market, a produc...

Your Guide to Promo Hats

Sep 25, 2023

A hat is a hat, right? With so many different styles available, it's easy to get confused. With this quick guide to promotional headwear, you'll learn the differences between the various styles of ...

Case Study: Thank You for Spooning

Sep 18, 2023

Description: 10 Oz. Aztec Spooner Mug Industry: Advertising / Marketing / Publishing What it was purchased for: A major coupon distributor was looking for a thank you to give out to advertisers...

Branding 101: What Makes a Brand Powerful

Aug 27, 2023

A powerful brand is more than just a great logo and a mission statement (although those certainly lay the groundwork for any brand.) We live in a time where competition rises up on every corner, an...

Your Guide to Drinkware

May 23, 2023

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 brand....

5 Products That will Send you Over the Moon and out of This World

Apr 24, 2023

For the first time since Neil and Buzz took those first steps on July 16th, 1969, there hasn't been a more exciting time for space exploration than right now. Just recently, we landed another rover...

Top 3 Color Trends for 2022

Feb 18, 2023

Your promotional products color palette plays a significant role in the decision-making process. One of the biggest reasons colors influence consumer behavior is that individuals want to stay on-t...

6 Purr-fect Promo Products for Cat Lovers

Jan 21, 2023

Everyone knows that dogs are man's best friend, but did you know that cats have been living alongside humans as companions since at least 7500 BC? In 2017, cats were one of the most popular pets by...

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

Nov 30, 2022

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 defines a millenn...

It's Party Thyme: 7 Products for Plant Lovers

Oct 9, 2022

In recent years, home gardening has gone from a small hobby to a full-blown trend. Houseplants aren't just beautiful home décor- they're actually good for your health! Owning indoor plants c...

6 Products to Grow Your Business!

Aug 10, 2022

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 fo...

Case Study: Hay, Where'd You Get That Tote?

May 21, 2022

Description: Large Boat Tote Industry: Sports / Fitness What it was purchased for: Horse show giveaways How it was distributed: A local horse show needed gifts for their major contributors. A ...

Take it To-Go: 8 Restaurant Takeout Essentials

May 6, 2022

The way restaurant patrons experience dining out has changed immensely since coronavirus cases have begun popping up in the U.S. Restaurants that were once packed to the brim with happy diners are ...

Lead a Healthier Lifestyle With These 6 Promotional Products

Apr 22, 2022

Eating healthy. Weight management. Working out five times a week. There are many health-related resolutions we set at the beginning of a new year. But, do we follow through with them? Many times, t...

Yes, There's a Difference: Everything You Need to Know About Pens

Mar 30, 2022

Even as much of our world goes digital and paperless, the pen remains an essential tool in both office and home life. With so many different types of pens, choosing the "write" one can be a lot har...