Pat Tees Place | Custom Apparel & Promotional Products | Holland, NY

The Rise of Retail-Quality Corporate Merch

Aug 25

Remember when corporate merch meant a basic T-shirt, a plastic water bottle, or a pen that vanished after a week? Those days are almost over. Now, employees, customers, and event guests expect mo...

6 Reasons You Need a Company Store

Jun 16, 2025

As more and more companies turn towards e-commerce, shopping online has never been easier or more enjoyable. Ordering branded products is no exception! Company stores give you a convenient and comp...

What Makes Gen Z Tick?

Jun 8, 2025

It's 2020, and Generation Z is growing up. The generation includes people born between 1995 and the 2010s, putting the group's eldest squarely in their mid-twenties. Chances are that you may work a...

Sustainability & Environmental Responsibility: Why it Matters

Mar 30, 2025

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 ...

Reusable vs. Disposable Items

Jan 25, 2025

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 cup from...

5 Invaluable Marketing Books to Help Grow Your Brand

Dec 6, 2024

In the world of business, marketing trends are always evolving and it's easy to be overwhelmed. Sometimes you take one step forward only to be knocked two steps back. Luckily, there are endless res...

Craft the Perfect Trade Show Swag Bag

Oct 24, 2024

Virtual tradeshows are definitely here to stay, and that isn't a bad thing! Not only are virtual tradeshows a lot more cost-effective for the organization hosting them, but they're also cheaper for...

Your Guide to Decoration Methods: Part 1

Jun 8, 2024

How do you decide which type of decorating method to use when so many possibilities are available for customized apparel and products? Each decorating choice has various advantages. In this blog, w...

5 Fail-Proof Ideas for Your Business Instagram

Jan 21, 2024

What generates over 95 million photos and videos each day, 4.2 billion likes daily and has 700 million active users? You guessed it - Instagram. This photo and video sharing social platform have re...

10 Tweetable Quotes for Motivation

Sep 3, 2023

People love quotes. That's probably why 30% of retweets on Twitter are quote-related. You can tap into that trend by posting engaging and entertaining quotes on your company's account. However, quo...

Lead a Healthier Lifestyle With These 6 Promotional Products

Jul 28, 2023

Eating healthy. Weight management. Working out five times a week. There are many health-related resolutions we set at the beginning of a new year. But, do we follow through with them? Many times, t...

A Quick Guide to Promotional Bags

Jul 13, 2023

Whether you're at a tradeshow, school, office, or even the grocery store, chances are that you're going to see a promotional bag. Bags are one of the most ubiquitous promotional products - and for ...

Take 5 of These Promotional Products for the Medical Field, and Call Me in the Morning

Jun 21, 2023

It can be tough for people in the medical field to get their names out to new patients. If you own a restaurant, you can have your cool mascot show up at a local sports game and toss out t-shirts. ...

Branding 101: Let’s Talk Logos

Jun 13, 2023

A logo is often a company's first impression and it can impact a customer's perception, purchase decisions and overall attitude toward your company. A logo is a symbol or graphic element that repre...

12 Perfect Pediatric Products for Babies

May 30, 2023

Oh, babies! What a joy to welcome. Bringing a new baby into the world is so exciting (but also stressful and frequently sleepless). New parents know that there's a lot to procure and prepare before...

Case Study: Hay, Where'd You Get That Tote?

May 15, 2023

Description: Large Boat Tote Industry: Sports / Fitness What it was purchased for: Horse show giveaways How it was distributed: A local horse show needed gifts for their major contributors. A ...

Swing, Batter! The Best MLB Promotions

Mar 25, 2023

Looking beyond the peanuts and Cracker Jacks, there are some creative new promotions heading to major league baseball stadiums this season! The tradition of these MLB giveaways dates all the way b...

Bamboo: It's Not Just for Pandas!

Feb 18, 2023

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 ...

6 Stuffed Animals to Cuddle Your Way to Happiness

Dec 30, 2022

Almost everyone had a favorite stuffed animal growing up. They were a friend that you confided your deepest secrets to, a friend that could keep you company when thunderstorms rolled through the ni...

6 Retro Products That Are a Blast From the Past

Dec 15, 2022

No matter what decade you think of when you think of "retro products", you can bet there's a customizable product perfect for your next event. Using nostalgia to promote your business can resonate ...

From Zero to Wow: 6 Uniforms That Every Employee Will Love

Nov 22, 2022

Have you ever worked at a 9 to 5 job where there is a mandatory uniform? But... this required uniform is old, frumpy, and 100 percent unflattering? We've been there too! There are benefits of unif...

Relax and Unwind With These 10 Promo Products

Sep 17, 2022

Like that classic Beatles song, sometimes it can feel like your working eight days a week. Maybe you've had back to back meetings or you've had a stressful travel week. Whatever the case, nothing h...

These Are the Tech-Savvy Promotional Products You Are Looking For

Apr 15, 2022

Technology advances exponentially. By the time you finish reading this article, you might be actually be reading it in some virtual reality café where Elvis is serving you a strawberry daiqu...

Generation Z vs. Millennials: What’s the Difference?

Apr 8, 2022

We're all familiar with the stereotypes that characterize the millennial generation- avocado toast, "killing" chain restaurants, and being social media obsessed. But what actually defines a millenn...

6 Products to Show Your Support for Breast Cancer Awareness

Mar 24, 2022

Suppose you're looking for a cause to support to make sure that your business is responsible and giving back to the community. In that case, breast cancer awareness is an excellent choice because i...

6 Fun Products for Keeping Kids Occupied at Home

Feb 22, 2022

Since the coronavirus outbreak has forced many schools and daycares to close, millions of children are experiencing a major disruption in their daily lives. Parents working from home may be struggl...

Branding 101: What Makes a Brand Powerful

Dec 18, 2021

A powerful brand is more than just a great logo and a mission statement (although those certainly lay the groundwork for any brand.) We live in a time where competition rises up on every corner, an...

Case Study: This Promotional Product is in the Bag

Nov 27, 2021

Description: Laundry Bag Industry: Financial What it was purchased for: A credit union wanted to target college students and offer them an incentive to open a new account. They chose a stock desi...

6 Things You're Missing out on by Not Using Promotional Products

Nov 5, 2021

Promotional products aren't just for niche industry operations. Whether you are a small organization looking to grow your business, or an established company wanting to reach a new market, a produc...

Using Customer Profiles to Find the Perfect Promo Products

Oct 22, 2021

When business owners are asked about the customers they serve, many times, their response is: "Well, we serve everyone..." If a company served everyone, it would be impossible to build a successfu...

Your Guide to Drinkware

Oct 8, 2021

Mugs, tumblers, and bottles...oh my! There is an abundance of variety available when it comes to promotional drinkware, which can make it difficult to decide what is the best choice for your brand....

How Promo Products Can Tell Your Brand's Story

Sep 24, 2021

Stories are powerful. From sharing stories around the campfire to writing fictional novels, storytelling has connected people together for thousands of years. But, have you ever considered storyte...

8 Graphic Design Mistakes to Avoid

Aug 11, 2021

From social media graphics and website layouts to creating a cohesive grouping of promotional products, there are plenty of opportunities to flex your creative muscles and grow your business at the...