Social Good Promotions Inc. | Promotional Products & Apparel

Sustainability Isn’t a Trend-It’s a Filter

Jul 29

It wasn't that long ago that sustainability was often treated as a bonus. If a product happened to be made from recycled materials or packaged responsibly, it was a nice story to tell. But for many...

5 Branded Merch Brands That Give Back

Jul 1

If you are passionate about partnering with brands that leave a positive mark on the world, this list is for you. Today’s buyers care about more than just putting a logo on a product. They...

Branded Merch That Actually Does Good

Jun 16

For years, branded merchandise has been measured by simple metrics: items distributed, impressions generated, and logo visibility. To be clear, those measurements still matter, but ...

The End of Throwaway Swag (And Why That’s a Good Thing)

May 14

It's time for a bit of radical candor: we've all received promotional products that traveled quickly from hand to bag to trash. No pause, second thought, hesitation, or, candidly, real value. Fo...

Your Brand Is Showing, But What Does It Stand For?

Apr 30

Let's start with a simple truth: your brand is ALWAYS communicating, whether you mean it to or not. Frankly, one of the loudest ways it speaks is through the branded merchandise you use. Every prod...

Why Merch Matters in Healthcare

Mar 17

Merchandise is a powerful marketing channel that benefits many industries in both similar and unique ways. Some organizations gravitate toward sleek, high end, fully custom pieces, while others foc...

Why Merch Matters in Manufacturing

Feb 13

In today's competitive manufacturing landscape, product quality, efficiency, and service are critical. But brand presence matters just as much. For many manufacturers, opportunities to build recogn...

New Year New Ideas: Highlights from PPAI Expo 2026

Jan 22

January is always seen as a month of fresh starts and setting goals for the year ahead. In the promotional products industry, January also means PPAI Expo. As the largest and longest running event ...

The Year of Process: Our 2025 Impact Report

Jan 12

At Social Good Promotions, our mission remains the same: use business as a force for good. With every campaign and partnership, we strive to create measurable impact - for our clients, our communit...

A Little North Pole Magic at Social Good Promotions

Dec 18, 2025

If you have been keeping up with our Facebook and Instagram pages, you have probably noticed a little extra holiday magic happening around the Social Good Promotions office. We recently welcomed tw...

The Heart of Gratitude in Business

Nov 24, 2025

There is something incredibly powerful about opening a handwritten thank you note. It feels personal in a way that an email or a quick message never quite can. When a client receives a card that so...

Holiday Cheer, All Year: Why Decorating Matters at Home and at Work

Oct 9, 2025

Picture this: You step through the front door and are instantly wrapped in the scent of cinnamon and pine. A wreath hangs perfectly centered, twinkling lights line the doorway, and a ...

Color Psychology and Promo: A Marketing Match Made to Last

Sep 1, 2025

There is a question most of us have been asked countless times without really stopping to think about it. That question? “What's your favorite color?” From the time we were born, colors...

Gifts That Give Back: Building Culture One Award at a Time

Aug 8, 2025

Many people will work several jobs throughout their careers, and some may even switch professions entirely. As we gain experience and grow more confident in our skills, we tend to become clearer ab...

Summer Camp for Grown-Ups: My Promocations Experience

Jul 21, 2025

This past week, I had the opportunity to attend Promocations as a guest of Bill Petrie and Brandivate-and I can confidently say, it was one of the most worthwhile industry experiences I've had the ...

Why “Christmas in July” Could Be Your Smartest Business Move Yet

Jul 12, 2025

At Social Good Promotions, we believe holiday cheer doesn't have to wait until December-and savvy businesses know that the most wonderful time of the year actually starts in July. Throughout t...

WLC 2025 Highlights The Importance Of Connection, Taking Risks

Jun 25, 2025

Attendees left energized with fresh ideas and new relationships after two days of learning and networking at PPAI's Women's Leadership Conference. Read the article HERE

Turning the Page: Social Good Promotions' Fresh New Look for 2025

Feb 3, 2025

As we step into 2025, Social Good Promotions, Inc. is embracing a bold new chapter with a fresh, dynamic look. While we remain true to our core beliefs and unwavering commitment to purpose-driven p...

Celebrating Purpose and Progress: Our 2024 Impact Report

Jan 22, 2025

At Social Good Promotions, Inc., we believe in using business as a force for good, and 2024 was no exception. Our newly released 2024 Impact Report reflects another year of measurable progress, ...

Seed Paper: The Future of Sustainable Events

Jan 21, 2025

If you've been to a recent trade show, conference, or networking event, you've likely walked away with a handful of freebies and swag-some of it cool and useful, and some of it destined for the tra...

Gear Up For 2025 Tradeshow Season - Why You Should Act Now

Nov 13, 2024

2025 Trade Show Favorites As we approach the new year, businesses are gearing up for a bustling trade show season. While digital marketing continues to dominate, trade shows offer something no scr...

The Power of Gifting: Why Holiday Gifts Matter for Your Team and Clients

Nov 12, 2024

Gifts for Employees Gifts for Clients The holiday season is more than just a time for celebrating-it's an opportunity to strengthen relationships, show gratitude, and build goodwill that lasts...

The Big Three

Sep 23, 2024

For well over two hundred years, promotional products have been a staple in marketing! From yesterday's presidential campaign buttons to today's Popsockets, promo will never go away. And neither wi...

Why You Should Consider A New Hire Welcoming Kit

Sep 8, 2024

Did you know that according to Gallup, only 12% of employees feel they have experienced a good onboarding experience? Onboarding is more than just filling out the mandatory HR paperwork and some tr...

Sustainability & Environmental Responsibility: Why it Matters

Aug 25, 2024

As the reality of our planet's changing climate is becoming more and more apparent, being committed to sustainability has become a business imperative in the eyes of consumers. According to a 2018 ...

AI Isn’t Taking Your Job—It’s Making It Better

Aug 20, 2024

There's a lot of chatter out there about AI and jobs, but here's the thing: AI isn't here to take over your job; it's here to help you do it better. Think about all the tasks you do every day that...

Our Top 10 Favorite Eco-Friendly Products

Aug 10, 2024

Sometimes it's good to take a moment and get in touch with Mother Earth. Not only are these products great for printing your company logo or message, but they also serve dual purposes. The products...

Boosting Small Business Visibility: The Power of Participating in Local Parades

Aug 6, 2024

For small businesses, effective marketing is often about finding creative and cost-effective ways to reach potential customers. One such opportunity that is often overlooked is participating in loc...

Case Study: Have a Seat

Jul 27, 2024

As the COVID-19 pandemic spread, a non-profit healthcare provider needed additional waiting room seating for their clinics and health centers across the state. As a non-profit, they needed an affor...

Social Good Promotions Lives Up To Its Name

Jul 16, 2024

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Corporate Social Responsibility and the Beauty of Giving Back

Jul 12, 2024

Organizing a fundraising event. Donating food to a local animal shelter. Serving at a soup kitchen. No matter what you do to give back, volunteering feels pretty good, doesn't it? But it doesn't h...

Going Green: Eco-Inspired Promo Products

Jun 28, 2024

The Importance of Sustainability Sustainability isn't just a buzzword-it's a crucial ethos driving societal change. With growing concerns about climate change, pollution, and resource depletion, b...

Reusable vs. Disposable Items

Jun 14, 2024

Disposable products are a common part of everyday life for most folks – think single-use items like plastic cutlery, paper plates, shopping bags from the grocery store, napkins, the coffee cu...

7 Brilliant Bamboo Promotional Products

May 30, 2024

You don't have to be a panda to love bamboo! This popular, eco-friendly renewable resource grows super-fast and is known to be one of the most adaptable materials on the planet. Bamboo is incredibl...

Case Study: Recycle, Reuse, Read a Book!

May 16, 2024

Product: Non-Woven Shopper Tote Bag Industry: Bookstore What it was purchased for: A large college bookstore wanted to feature a reusable shopping bag for students. The goal was to get the studen...

Give Your School Clubs a Boost With These Promotional Products

May 2, 2024

School clubs are an essential part of student life, and we've got the essential pieces you need to make the clubs a big success. These are promotional products that you can use for both to help ide...

4 Products to Help Save the Rainforests

Apr 17, 2024

Did you know that a new animal species is discovered in the Amazon Rainforest every two days? From pink dolphins to black caimans to jaguars and tiny frogs, the rainforest is home to some of the wo...

Bamboo: It's Not Just for Pandas!

Apr 3, 2024

What first comes to mind when you think of the phrase "made from sustainable materials"? Bamboo, of course! Bamboo, which is a type of grass (who knew!), is an incredible renewable and sustainable ...

Go Green! 6 Products to Fall For

Mar 20, 2024

In today's world, environmental consciousness is increasing! Help your business go green with these promotional products! You will feel good about helping the environment, and your clients will kno...

5 Promotional Products that Give Back

Mar 5, 2024

Are you looking to capture people's attention? For a promotion that really packs a punch, consider choosing a product that partners your organization with a social good program. By giving back to a...

Roger Burnett Transitions Social Good Promotions Leadership to Kara Keister

Feb 21, 2024

Social Good Promotions, a growing force in the promotional products industry, is pleased to announce a change in ownership as Roger Burnett, Founder, has sold his interest in the company to Kara Ke...

Kara Keister Takes Over Ownership Of Social Good Promotions

Feb 21, 2024

Keister tells PPAI Media that she and founder Roger Burnett are “super clear” on the distributor's direction going forward. Read the article HERE

Case Study: Promo'd to a Tee

Feb 20, 2024

As part of a newly developed corporate social responsibility initiative, an insurance company instituted an annual “give back” day where employee groups volunteered in their communities...

Case Study: Plastics Make it Possible

Feb 5, 2024

Description: Oasis Recycled Bottle Pen Industry: Chemicals What it was purchased for: Trade Show Giveaways How it was distributed: A chemical company needed something to give away at a tradeshow...

Giving Back: The Importance of Corporate Social Responsibility

Jan 22, 2024

Whether you're putting together a fundraiser, donating food to a local shelter, or volunteering at a soup kitchen, supporting causes you care about makes you feel good and makes the world a better ...

2023 Impact Report

Jan 15, 2024

Each year we review our mission, vision, and values and create metrics which our team strives to doGOOD. We are very proud to present our 2023 impact report, highlighting some notable increases in...

5 Environmentally-Friendly Promotional Products

Jan 8, 2024

How about that Earth, huh? She sure is something. Fortunately, there are plenty of people in the promotional products industry that feel the same way. In fact, we can offer you thousands of product...

Trending Now: Sustainable Apparel Options

Dec 25, 2023

If you've spent any time in fashion circles this year, you know that sustainability is the hot topic of the moment. With discussions swirling about fast fashion, ethical production, and everything ...

Case Study: Raise Your Glass!

Dec 10, 2023

Objective A local brewery wanted an eye-catching promotional item to place on tables that would boost their alcohol sales and highlight their weekly specials while encouraging enrollment for their...

Case Study: Practice Putting

Nov 26, 2023

2 Ball Pillow Pack – Titleist(r) TruFeel for Non-Profit Event When a non-profit had to cancel their annual fundraising dinner due to Coronavirus, a golf course donated their clubhouse patio ...

Cheers! Let’s Sell More Beer!

Nov 12, 2023

Description: Custom Wave Table Tent Industry: Hospitality What it was purchased for: A local brewery wanted an eye-catching promotional item to place on tables that would boost their alcohol sale...

Case Study: Fun in the Sun

Oct 29, 2023

Product: Two-Tone Malibu Sunglasses Industry: Sports What it was purchased for: A major sports team was having difficulty keeping attendance up at weeknight games. They came up with the idea of d...

Burnett inducted into Hall of Fame

Oct 16, 2023

Roger has always been a standout in the promotional products industry. From the moment he started his career, his passion and dedication to his work shone through. He was known for his innovative i...

5 Casino Products That Will Up the Ante!

Oct 15, 2023

Casinos are synonymous with excitement, luxury, and the thrill of gambling. Regarding promotional products for a casino night, you want to capture that same energy and leave a lasting impression on...

soGOOD Named Innovation Leader by PPAI

Oct 2, 2023

Here, we look at some key performance indicators of these businesses in terms of technology, sharing the state of innovation among the very largest companies in the industry, all the way down to pr...

Top 10 Promo Products for Financial Professionals

Oct 1, 2023

Whether you're a big bank, a small credit union, or a lender, these promo products are sure to be crowd-pleasers whether you're passing them out to new customers, long-time customers, or your emplo...

Case Study: YUKON 17 oz. Double Wall Party Cup for the Sustainability Win

Sep 17, 2023

Surf-inspired activewear brands like ROXY(r) are stoked with our YUKON design-fondly known as The Party Cup(tm). It's double-wall insulated, so it keeps refreshments cool on the beach while the t...

Case Study: Go Green or Go Home

Sep 2, 2023

Item: goingreen(tm) Stapled Appointment Calendar Purpose: Promote awareness of recycling programs and provide recycling information to the community Audience: Residents of the company's service...

6 Unique Eco-Friendly Promo Products to Feel Good About Giving

Aug 19, 2023

Carl Sagan once wrote, "preserve and cherish the pale blue dot; it's the only home we've ever known." And as we look towards the future of our planet, it has now become more important than ever to ...

6 Promotional Products That Put the “Fun” in Fundraiser

Aug 4, 2023

Promotional products can help your fundraising event get donors in the giving spirit and maximize the amount of money you raise for charity. These 6 products for fundraisers show off your charitabl...

7 Ways to Instantly Make Your Website More User-Friendly

Jul 21, 2023

With more and more people preferring to conduct business exclusively online, a user-friendly website isn't just desirable, it's required if you want to be successful. These seven tips will help you...

Case Study: Getting Bent out of Shape for More Business

Jul 7, 2023

Product: Gel Stress Toy Client: Health Food Store What it was purchased for: As a gift to reward customers for spending over a certain amount. Why it worked: The gel stress toy which, unlike the...

Keister speaks at PPAI Women's Leadership Conference

Jun 28, 2023

PPAI's Women's Leadership Conference (WLC) is one of the most pivotal industry events of the year. Women, in every stage of their career, gathered to share empowering business advice, triumphs and ...

What’s Up With Unboxing Videos? The Trend You Must Try

Jun 23, 2023

We all enjoy that element of surprise (well, most of us!). User-generated unboxing videos have popped up more and more on YouTube and other social media platforms, adding a surprising value to prod...

5 Rockin' Promo Products for Bands, Musicians, and Music Venues

Jun 9, 2023

Music brings us all together! Whether you're a heavy metal, country, or even classical musical fan - we all have something in common with our love for music. And these promotional products definite...

Return of the Events: 6 Products for Concerts and More

Jun 9, 2023

Live music is back! Venues are opening their doors, and artists are announcing tour dates again. After more than a year of few to no events for most places, bands, club promoters, venue owners, and...

Keister speaks at PPAI Expo

Jan 10, 2023

Session speakers empowered attendees to become leaders in sustainability and DEIB. Corporate social responsibility can be daunting, but there's a starting point for every industry business. Each se...

Distinguished Service Award - Roger Burnett

Jan 9, 2023

The man, the myth, the legend, ROGER BURNETT! Read the full article HERE

Five Minutes with Kara Keister

Dec 19, 2022

PPB spoke with Keister to learn more about her company and what she wants industry peers to know about CSR efforts, as well as her goals as a Regional Relations Committee delegate to the PPAI Board...

Board Appointment Kara Keister

Sep 26, 2022

Kara Keister has been appointed as the Regional Relations Committee (RRC) delegate to the PPAI Board of Directors. Read the article HERE

Rising Star Kara Keister

Sep 13, 2021

Since 2010, PPB has been spotlighting exceptional up-and-coming leaders with the help of nominations from across the industry. Fearless, innovative and inspiring, this year's class of Rising Stars ...

Pyramid Award Winner

Jan 11, 2021

We are proud of our work and even more proud of our partners and the GOODness they are spreading. Check out this amazing collaboration between Special Olympics Ohio and the Cleveland Browns that w...

Red Goldfish Promo Edition

Dec 7, 2020

He wrote the book on purpose behind promo. Check out why purpose as a business practice is a choice not for the faint of heart. Management: A Commitment, Not A Campaign

LDW Recognizes Burnett

Oct 15, 2018

2018 PPAI RAC Volunteer of the Year Award Read the article HERE

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