10 of the Most Popular Promotional Products

Visit a promotional products website, and you'll see hundreds of tote bags on their site. Why? It all comes down to trends and what people are expecting. Millennials are a demographic that love promotional products, and 38.68% of 18 to 29-year-olds use reusable grocery bags for their shopping. That makes these bags a no-brainer for any business owner.

Plus, tote bags are just convenient to have on hand at big events. They can be filled with a person's ID badge, paperwork, and other little goodies and handed out right at the entrance.

Pens are some of the most popular promotional items out there for two reasons: 1) they're cheap, and 2) everyone uses them. If you hand out pens from your business, you can expect them to trade a lot of hands and be used time and time again.

And get this. A study from Psychology Today found that writing by hand connects you with the words and allows your brain to understand them better. Even in this digital world, you're doing your customers a favor by encouraging them to continue writing by hand.

As a society, we're way more aware than we used to be about the benefits of staying hydrated. In 2017, sales of bottled water were up 7% over the previous year, beating sales of soft drinks for the first time! It's a trend that's continued ever since, making reusable water bottles must-have promo items for every business owner.

Do you need more convincing? Just scroll through Facebook photos, or walk the aisles at trendy stores like Target. Stylish water bottles are all over the place, and they only seem to be getting more popular. Your customers will love receiving one from your business!

Is there anything better than a hot cup of coffee in the morning? Americans sure seem to think so as they consume about 66 billion cups of coffee every single year. Billion!

If you're a business owner, it's important to have your finger on the pulse of what people enjoy. Custom mugs have reigned supreme as one of the top promotional products of all time, so you'll never go wrong ordering some for your clientele.

Nothing quite says "summer fun" and "good vibes" quite like a koozie. These foam holders slip right onto your can or bottle, providing a nice barrier between the condensation and your hand.

Koozies are low-cost giveaways that are insanely useful. Case in point, a drink can be up to 20 degrees colder with a koozie wrapped around it. Your customers are probably not buying koozies for themselves, so they'll always appreciate one from your business.

There's a reason why fans go ballistic in stadiums when they catch a t-shirt from the cannon. Everyone always loves a good t-shirt, especially if they can get it for free!

It should come as no surprise that millions of t-shirts are sold worldwide every year. What's more, 85% of people will recall the name of the advertiser if they receive one of their t-shirts. Restaurants, theme parks, bands, and many others love ordering custom tees as merch for their customers.

You don't really need a number to tell you that people spend a lot of time on their phones, but here you go! We spend an average of 3.5 to 4 hours on our phones every single day. This includes using apps, social media, and the internet.

It's important as a business owner to keep up with the times, and these times are very, very digital! PopSockets, chargers, stylus pens, and other mobile accessories will always be a big hit with the crowd.