Promo Products

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Are you interested in one-stop shopping for all of your needs whether it's a golf event or holiday gift? If so, this month's mystery product offers multiple solutions.

Up until 2009, the industry was surging ahead with sales figures that hit a whopping $19.4 billion* mark in 2007. In an ominous showing of what was to come, the sales volume for '08 fell more than a billion dollars, or 6.89 percent, coming in at $18.10 billion*. And while 2009 numbers aren't currently available, the business savvy reader and the not-so-savvy alike can guess where the numbers did trend in this past dismal year.

Looking for great style at a one-stop shop? Give up the days of going to multiple sources for your clothing necessities. If you are looking to save time and shipping costs, then this month's mystery product can help.

There's no escaping technology. Upgrades are constantly being made to electronic devices such as iPods, iPhones and laptops. If you're looking to protect your product with some added flare, then this month's mystery product is a great solution.

Benjamin Franklin said it best when he stated, "Certainty? In this world, nothing is certain but death and taxes." So in a changing industry full of uncertainty—one begging for someone to take an ethical stand on how to conduct business, and facing a barrage of new product safety laws—where does the industry look for guidance, a solid knowledge base and products that offer peace of mind? Where can distributors find that certainty?

What has been dubbed "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year," can often lead to downright frustration for indecisive shoppers. But it doesn't have to be this way, and we can all thank this month's mystery product for that.

4236 B.C. Following the 365-day cycle of the star Sirius, ancient Egyptians record the very first year. An auspicious day for humanity to be sure, but even more so for those in the calendar business. After all, without the star-gazing and detail-obsessed people hanging out by the Nile all those years ago, they'd be without a job.

Who ever said you can't look good while helping out the environment? Ideal for the everyday guy or gal on-the-go, this month's mystery product accessorizes one's passion for fashion with a hint of eco-friendly touches.

Promotional products are where it's at—the money, that is. Sales figures alone for Promo Marketing's annual Top 50 Suppliers ranking showed healthy growth for the 2008 fiscal year. In fact, this year's Top 50 reported a combined total of $5,368,273,564, a 12 percent increase over findings from 2007.