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[...]
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[...]
Why Smart Businesses Order Their Holiday Gifts in September
By the time holiday music starts playing in stores, many businesses are already scrambling to find gifts for business partners, employees, clients, and even personal recipients on their list. Popular items are harder to find, shipping timelines become less predictable, and a simple logo approval can suddenly feel like a major project. That is why September is such a smart time to start planning your holiday gift strategy. Ordering early gives small businesses more choices, more time, and a much better chance of having everything arrive before holiday events and shipping deadlines. Whether you are putting together corporate gifts[...]
Do promotional products still work? Yes, when they’re useful, well made, and a good fit for[...]
A thoughtful gift can say thank you, congratulations, welcome, or “we appreciate you” without requiring a[...]
By the time holiday music starts playing in stores, many businesses are already scrambling to find[...]
