Product Spotlight: Swell Style Stainless Steel Bottle

Today's product spotlight features a high end, but affordable, stainless steel water bottle from a project for a hotel client. The bottle's capacity is 750 ml, or approximately 25 ounces, and can accommodate hot or cold beverages. Our field testing proved that the bottle keeps a drink hot or cold for almost a full day when the top is closed, thanks to the vacuum sealed dual wall insulation. The sleek design and modern construction are remarkably similar to Swell bottles, which retail for over $20 each for a lower capacity.

Our client's bottle, featured in our video below, was a bargain at under $10 each. The pricing included two multi-color imprints featuring the hotel branding on one side and their restaurant's branding on the opposite side. They chose the matte black option to make their colorful logos pop; however, there are several other colors and styles available to complement your branding.

Check out our video to learn more about the project.

Product Spotlight: 3 in 1 Lens Kit

Macro lens photo

In the age of social media, more and more people are considering themselves photographers, even if they're only armed with their smartphone camera. While most newer smartphones are able to take beautiful photos, especially with the help of filters and editing technology, there are some things a phone's camera just can't do, such as macro close ups. We found a great promo product that gives your phone's camera more capabilities. The 3 in 1 lens kit clamps over your phone's camera lens and turns it into either a macro lens, a wide angle lens, or a fisheye lens. The lenses easily screw into the clamp, so changing lenses is a breeze. The kit comes in a hard zipper case featuring your logo or brand message, but also includes a soft pouch that doubles as a lens cleaning cloth. The 3 in 1 lens kit is a fun and unique gift idea that we love.

Check out our video to see it in action!

Case Study: Business Builder Kit

Project: Business Builder Kit 
Client: Schawk! / Amway 

For this project, our client wanted to create an integrated kit mailing with a variety of components, including print collateral, product samples, and a video book. The challenge was to create a cohesive package that could be mailed without the contents becoming jumbled or damaged in transit. It was critical that the kit elevated brand perception while also providing important product details, samples, and collateral for the end receiver. After reviewing the client's needs, we were able to engineer a kit to their specifications. The end result was a beautiful custom tuck box and inner tray system with cutouts for product and material placement, sized to perfectly fit all the components contained within it.

DBP provided full service brand execution for this unique project from initial conception through final distribution, including:

• Custom package engineering of the outer box and inner tray system 
• Global sourcing and production of custom video book 
• Print production and fulfillment of supplemental collateral materials
• Kit packing and fulfillment
• Global mailing distribution to 4,500+ addresses

Check out our video to see all the features of the kit!

Product Spotlight: Pitchfix Deluxe

Despite the recent snow here in Chicago, we know spring is just around the corner and it's the perfect time to start planning your spring and summer promotions. Last spring, we gave you an overview of our favorite golf promotions, and one of the products we mentioned was the Pitchfix Deluxe. This is a fantastic high end client gift, and a tool that every golfer will love. The set comes complete with a pro shop quality quick release divot tool and a set of three magnetic ball markers that attach to the divot tool. With the Pitchfix Deluxe, the tools are housed inside a sturdy metal gift canister, which can be branded with your logo in a dome label. Other packaging options are also available depending on the price point you want. Take a closer look at the Pitchfix Deluxe in our video below.

Product Spotlight: Travel Chargers

Some of the biggest sellers in the promotional products industry are tech accessories, such as phone chargers and battery banks. Today we're taking a closer look at two new dual use chargers that we really love. Check out our videos and let us know what you think of these new products.

The C300 is one of our new favorite items, because it doubles as a battery bank. We're a fan of most 2-in-1 products, and this is no exception. The dual functions make it perfect for traveling when packing space is tight. You can plug it into the wall to charge your phone, or simply use it as a portable battery bank when it's fully charged. We think it's genius!


The RK1000 is another great dual use charger that is ideal for travel. Instead of carrying your wall charger and your car charger, you can get both functions with the RK1000. The large imprint area is also a nice touch for promoting your brand; this would be a great trade show giveaway.

Product Spotlight: Dye Sublimated Embroidery

New dye sublimated embroidery techniques allow for amazing eye catching detail. Using dye sublimated ink jet printing technology, we can create unique and highly detailed designs that traditional embroidery can't replicate. With this technique, you still maintain the high-end look that embroidery provides while allowing high resolution details to stand out. Take a look at our video below to see an example of this new and innovative embroidery style.

Product Spotlight: Custom USB Drives

In the world of promotional products, USB drives have a long history. They are simple, yet effective. Because they are rarely discarded, your brand message lives on long after your client or prospect receives the flash drive. Even though USB drives are nothing new, manufacturers keep finding ways to upgrade or reinvent the flash drive. In the first video below, we show off some of our favorite unique designs. With everything from stock designs to fully custom mobile memory sticks, the possibilities are as endless as your imagination.

But, the look of USB drives isn't the only thing changing in the world of mobile memory. The latest in flash drive technology is the USB C drive. It's smaller than the traditional USB port, and new mobile technology is using this new C drive with increasing frequency. Since older devices may not support this new technology yet, DBP has a solution that allows USB C drives and traditional USB drives to access the same information using a dual port thumb drive. Check out our second video below for more info on USB C technology!

Product Spotlight: Power Pack X500

The world of promotional products is certainly not lacking in tech items, so it's always fun when we find something unique and high quality that we can share with our clients. We came across this fantastic dual use power pack recently and needed to spread the word! It features a 6,600 mAh battery for charging electronic devices as well as a portable LED lantern. It's perfect for camping, power outages and safety kits. Check out our video to see it action!

A new use for an old favorite!

At DBP, we've been excited about popsockets since they emerged on the market a few years ago. They are a useful branding tool that many of our clients love as much as we do! They pull double duty as a phone grip and a phone stand, but a new accessory enables you to use them in a whole new way: a dashboard phone mount.

As we all know, a dash mount allows users to continue using their phones in the car while complying with hands free safety laws. Many dash mounts can be cumbersome or limited in regards to where they can be mounted. However, the brand new popsocket car mount is so small, it's barely noticeable and can be placed almost anywhere in the car.

Check out the video below to see how these new car mounts come packaged with the popsockets, and contact DBP for more information or if you'd like to place an order.

Product Spotlight: Hi-Power Magnetic Emergency Light

A new item that we are very excited about is this great multi-function roadside safety flashlight. It features three functions: a high powered flashlight, LED lights down the side, and flashing red safety lights. A powerful magnet holds it to any metal surface, such as a car for roadside emergencies. It's bright side lights are a perfect hands-free way to light a dim work area like a basement, under a sink, or under the hood of your car. Keep it in your car, take it camping, or stash one at home; it's uses are nearly limitless.

Laser engraving along the side make it a unique promotional item that your clients or employees will use on a regular basis that will keep you in their minds long after they receive it. Check out our video below to see this great product in action!

Product Spotlight: Slim Aluminum Power Bank

There are a lot of options out there when it comes to portable battery chargers, but we really love this new Slim Aluminum Power Bank. It comes in a hard gift case with a clear window and the charger itself is slim, sleek and lightweight so it fits nicely in a purse or briefcase. Choose from either black

or silver. It has a large imprint area and can be printed in full color.

Between the high quality and cost effective pricing, these are a perfect option for client gifts and prospect giveaways. Check out our video below to see more about these fantastic power banks!