Are Promotional Products Dead? Do People Still Keep Branded Swag in 2026?
Do promotional products still work? Yes, when they’re useful, well made, and a good fit for the people receiving them. Industry research continues to show that branded merchandise can be memorable. The 2026 ASI Global Advertising Impressions Study reports that about 85% of consumers remember the advertiser that gave them a promotional product. It also estimates that people keep six in ten promotional items for more than a year. That’s a lot more staying power than an ad someone scrolls past in a second. Bags can generate thousands of impressions over their useful life, while drinkware offers repeated brand[...]
Engravable Jewelry: New Custom Pieces for Gifts, Keepsakes, and Recognition
We’re excited to introduce a new collection of engravable jewelry at AKOR Services, in both metal and wood. Every piece below is engraved in-house, so a name, a date, coordinates, initials, or a short message can go on something you will actually wear. Dog Tags Classic tag pendants, engravable, shown on ball chains in a choice of finishes. Crosses Simple cross pendants, engravable, shown with coordinating chains in silver, gold, and wood tones. Horizontal Bars Sleek bar pendants, engravable, shown with fine chains in silver, gold, and wood tones. Vertical Bars Modern vertical pendants, engravable, shown with fine chains[...]
Gifts That Make an Impression: Four New Catalogs for Personal, Corporate, and Group Gifts
A thoughtful gift can say thank you, congratulations, welcome, or “we appreciate you” without requiring a long speech. The right personalized gift becomes something people remember, and often something they continue using for years. AKOR Services now offers four full gift catalogs with options for personal, corporate, employee, client, team, event, and group gifting. Each catalog includes products that can be customized with names, logos, messages, artwork, and more through laser engraving, personalization, custom design, and professional presentation. With the holidays only about three months away, now is an excellent time to begin planning. Starting early gives you room[...]
Do promotional products still work? Yes, when they’re useful, well made, and a good fit for[...]
We’re excited to introduce a new collection of engravable jewelry at AKOR Services, in both metal[...]
A thoughtful gift can say thank you, congratulations, welcome, or “we appreciate you” without requiring a[...]
