Category Archives: Promotion Ideas

Why Are Laminated Bags So Popular?

January 29, 2020Bulletin Bag Products, Promotion IdeasLaminated BagsBulletin Bag

We here at Bulletin Bag know bags. We LIVE bags. We’re constantly scoping out your laminated bags. More than a dozen years after the launch of our website, they’re STILL some of our top selling bags. Are you toting a bag with a design we haven’t seen? Eye catching color? Where DID you get that bag? Dorky, yes, but oh-so fun (for us)!

The other day, I was out and about. Let’s say I was at Target. Because that’s precisely where I was. A fellow shopper passed by me toting a small red laminated bag. Yep, that’s the one…a Lululemon bag! The thing about this bag, though, is that it was Tired-with-a-capital-T. I would not have been surprised if that bag had fallen apart right there in Aisle A 22. If you’re wondering, I totally would have helped her pick up her stuff. Continue reading →

Horizontal Thermal Tote: Staff Review

April 10, 2018Bulletin Bag Products, Promotion Ideas, Staff ReviewsInsulated Bags, Nonwoven PolypropyleneBulletin Bag

Looking for a custom insulated bag that’s not too small and not too big, like the one Goldilocks would gravitate towards? You’ve found just the bag with our Horizontal Thermal Tote!

This custom insulated tote features a three-sided zipper on top, which allows for more food to be stowed inside without getting smooshed when you close it and also keeps the cold inside, where it’s supposed to be! Continue reading →

9 Great Ideas for Dental Bags (and What to Put in Them!)

March 13, 2017Bulletin Bag Products, Promotion IdeasDentalBulletin Bag

Let’s face it. Those dental bags you get at the end of your visit are like the free gift with purchase of a clean mouth. You already know what’s in them (floss, toothbrush, paste), but you still can’t wait to get that dental goodie bag of love.

What if the whole concept of those bags was thrown on its head? Picture it: you’re pulling that paper towel-thing off your chest, eagerly waiting for your free toothpaste, when…what the…OMGeeee! It’s a Lululemon bag, only with smile-infused quotes all over it. But wow, it’s so cool! You’ll totally use that to tote stuff around town. And what’s inside? A water bottle? Cool travel toothbrush cover? This isn’t dental floss…it’s a pocket mirror! Cool!

People love free stuff. And when they get your super-charged goodie bag, they’re gonna tell their friends (who also have teeth). Sound good? Whether your budget is small or large, here are 9 ways to infuse some ‘WOW!’ into your practice. Continue reading →

What’s New in 2017 with Promotional Bags?

January 19, 2017Bulletin Bag Products, Promotion Ideas#WashYourBags, USA MadeBulletin Bag

We’ve just returned from our annual trek to the largest industry trade show of the year. In addition to walking more than 6 miles (!) of trade show floor, we spent the week brainstorming ways to make 2017 our clients’ best year ever! There are some pretty great things happening with promotional bags, and we are excited to be the first to tell you about them!

Here are our top three discoveries from the event that will transform your next branding project: Continue reading →

Custom Tote Bags: La Boîte Case Study

December 28, 2016Bulletin Bag Products, Promotion IdeasRetail, USA MadeBulletin Bag

Since our USA-made custom tote bags are cut and sewn to order, we can often make modifications to the size, shape, or features of the bag.

La Boîte took full advantage of this. The company created a custom bag unlike any we’ve ever done before (which is how it should be!), and Christian Leue, Office Manager at La Boîte, took a moment out of his busy holiday season to talk to us about the company’s project! Continue reading →

Custom Reusable Bags (and Bottles and Basics): Top 8 Signs of a Successful Project

December 6, 2016Promotion Ideas, Reusable Bag TipsPrinting IdeasBulletin Bag

In September, Promotional Products Association International completed a study of more than 1,000 consumers to provide insight into the behaviors of the recipients of the custom reusable bags, custom water bottles, and other promotional items that you buy from a company like us. Well, we hope it’s us. But we digress…

The study found a year-over-year increase of the overall advertising reach of promotional products (hint: It’s higher than any other form of advertising that provides daily exposure!). Five in 10 consumers polled stated they encounter promotional products “most of the time or at all times per day”. Need more insight into turning your custom reusable bags project into money well spent? Consider the top 8 reasons why the people surveyed hang onto promotional products: Continue reading →

Top 6 Best-Selling Custom Bags for College Students

October 20, 2016Bulletin Bag Products, Promotion IdeasSchools, SustainabilityBulletin Bag

bestseller_ad As we’ve mentioned before, we have lots of clients that work at our nation’s colleges and universities. In looking at product sales over the last week, not only did we discover some pretty cool trends with water bottles (read more here), but we also noticed that there is a similar gravitation in this industry towards certain bags—and they weren’t the ones we would have guessed!

Here are Bulletin Bag’s top six best-selling custom bags for college students! Continue reading →

Laminated Whole Foods Bags: Yes, We Can!

July 15, 2016Bulletin Bag Products, Promotion IdeasPrinting IdeasBulletin Bag

“You know those laminated Whole Foods bags? Do you make those?” We have a lot of conversations that start out this way. (Psst…the answer is yes!). Bulletin Bag currently offers custom laminated bags in 13 stock sizes, and with several material options (some are even insulated). Additionally, we can make any of our custom bags in ANY shape, size, or material!

Remember that the lead-time is much longer for these bags than for our stock bags. What’s the difference? Stock bags have an imprint area that your art needs to print within, while custom laminated bags print from seam to seam on all surfaces of the bag. The minimum order quantity is 3000 bags for custom laminated bags, but the end result is worth it for a lot of clients. After all, it’s your messaging in full color, on all surfaces of the bag! Continue reading →

Cheap Reusable Bags for Fundraisers: Look Past Your Purchasing Budget

June 1, 2016Promotion IdeasFundraisers, Nonprofits, SchoolsBulletin Bag

Cheap Reusable Bags for Fundraisers: Look Past the Budget Many of our nonprofit clients hold reusable bag fundraisers and most think they want cheap reusable bags to resell. After all, buying the most bags you can get for your money makes sense, right? At first glance, it might seem that way. However, this is not usually the way to maximize a return on your investment.

We understand that money is tighter than ever before. There is a lot of competition between equally worthy organizations for that money. While not all nonprofit demographics will support a $10 or $20 per-bag fundraiser, finding a “sweet spot” between initial cost and return will yield a much more successful fundraiser than you think.

Don’t believe us? Consider these three examples: Continue reading →

Five Things to Know About Custom Tote Bags USA Made

May 16, 2016Promotion Ideas, Reusable Bag TipsUSA MadeBulletin Bag

Custom tote bags—USA made or otherwise—are an excellent way to take your organization’s branding or messaging to the next level. Some of our tote bags are USA made, but many are not. Whether your project dictates locally sourced bags, if you’re looking into reducing your carbon footprint, or if you just want to support American workers, USA made bags are a viable option for quality tote bags.

As you start the planning process for your custom tote bags, USA made bags can have some quirks that make them unlike our others. Here are five things to keep in mind as your project unfolds: Continue reading →