We ranked the best. We crowned the champs. But what about the products that almost made the list? The niche plays, the specialists, the underdogs. The following physical marketing tools didn’t crack the Top 30 this year—but under the right conditions? They still perform. Here are a few standouts that had us debating at the…
These cards aren’t here to compete with digital—they’re here to complement it. A plastic business card feels different the moment it’s handed over. It’s heavier, smoother, more tactile. It signals professionalism, permanence, and quality in a way that paper simply can’t…
Custom decks of cards are the kind of marketing tool that gets picked up, played with, passed around, and kept. They’re small, packable, and fun—and in 2025, more brands are realizing just how far one deck can go…
Everyone has a favorite mug. And when your brand is printed on it? You’re part of their daily ritual. Coffee, tea, hot cocoa, ramen—whatever’s going in it, your logo is coming out front and center…
Golf balls are one of the most purposeful physical marketing tools—designed for high-value gifting, event branding, and customer relationship plays. And while they may not be everyday items for the masses, when they’re placed well, they leave an impression…
These aren’t just static signs—they’re scan-ready call-to-actions. A window cling with a QR code turns any storefront, lobby, counter, or vehicle window into a direct path to your website, menu, booking page, review platform, or donation form…
Notepads are quiet operators. They sit on desks, get stuffed in folders, live on countertops—and they get used. Each time someone jots a thought, to-do, or idea, your brand is right there with them. And in a marketing world full of noise, that kind of silent presence is gold…
Duffle bags have that perfect blend of everyday function and elevated gifting potential. They’re big enough to be useful, stylish enough to keep, and personal enough to feel like a real reward—not a throwaway item…
Calendars aren’t just useful—they’re predictable. And in an age where brands are scrambling for attention, there’s something powerful about showing up in someone’s space every single day without interruption, effort, or algorithms.
Blankets are a branding move that feels personal. They’re not just giveaways—they’re relationship-builders. Whether sent as part of a client appreciation kit or handed out to employees after a long quarter, they tell people: “You matter to us.”…
