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Events, Holidays & Seasons

Summer Vibes & Promo Love

Summer's here and and we have amazing PROMO finds for you to discover! Need a boost for your seasonal buying? Check out this post to see what a few of our fav drinkwares, accessories and totes are this summer!

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Fun in the Sunscreen!

May 27th is National Sunscreen Day and the promo industry has figured out how to address the issue of UV rays with items for purchase that can help keep your skin and brand protected!​

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Jazz & Outdoor Festivals

As temperatures rise in the spring, people around the country enjoy celebrating the return outdoors at concerts and festivals, big and small. We are seeing trends in rich colors, textured fabrics and bold prints! Whether you are selling direct to the consumer or providing for your business, we have some great ideas for you!

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Return of the Pack

Fashion is trending back to 1990’s nostalgia and hot on that trend-venture is the FANNY PACK! At the PPAI show in Vegas this January the Fanny Pack, or Waist Belt (if you prefer) was totes the rage. This little accessory has been given credit for reviving the ever-declining accessory industry starting in 2018.

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Hot & New Promo for Spring!!

We are scouring our resources for the latest and greatest finds in promo. Here are a just a few items we are obsessed with this Spring in Technology, Apparel, Drinkware & Eco-Friendly categories. If you see something you like- reach out! We are happy to provide you with a quote and free mock up! Email us at citypaperpromotions@citypapercompany.com

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Earth Day & Eco Friendly Promo

We are literally 30 days from this years’ celebrated Earth Day. (April 22nd) This may not even be on your radar. But it’s on ours. Here are several green, eco-friendly promo items that we love.

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Women in Promo

Listen to this round table discussion about women in the Promo Industry as well as what it is like to work in a female dominated office. Contributors: Stephanie Friedman, Amy Clark & Maggie Mason

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HOT TRENDS FOR 2019

Trends for 2019’s Promotional Marketing space are full of mixed materials & textures, high performance drinkware, retail packaging first impressions and dual function products.

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Women's Day 2019

It’s no coincidence that promo products seem to be more and more geared towards women. Our industry is not only full of women on the distributor and supplier side, but frequently promotional product buyers are also women.

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