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Velocity Marketing Services

Promotional products

Promotional products people actually keep.

Tradeshow giveaways, drinkware, pens, bags, tech, umbrellas and everything in between. Tell us the audience and the occasion, and we’ll curate a short list of options that fit your brand and your budget, so you don’t have to wade through catalogs.

Curated for you · Proof before production · US partners + vetted overseas sourcing · Custom pieces on request

Assortment of branded merchandise sourced by VMS: apparel, drinkware, bags, tech and gifts
A short list, not a catalog

options picked for your exclusive review

Start with the occasion

The right giveaway depends on who's holding it.

A booth visitor, a new hire and a donor want different things. Name the moment and we’ll match the merchandise to it.

Printed hand fans: an American flag and a Montgomery Irrigation logo

Tradeshows & conferences

Items that survive the trip home and earn a second look at the office.

Pens · drinkware · tote bags · power banks

Welcome kit in a gift box: embroidered polo, patch cap and insulated bottle

Onboarding & recognition

Welcome kits and milestone gifts that make people feel part of the team.

Notebooks · tumblers · backpacks · gift sets

George Washington's Mount Vernon Semiquincentennial collectible coin in packaging

Client & donor gifts

Premium pieces that say thank you without saying “promotional.”

Retail-brand drinkware · leather goods · tech

Teays Valley Place feather flag on a lawn

Community & sponsorships

Crowd-friendly items for races, fairs, games and fundraisers.

Water bottles · hats · koozies · umbrellas

Blue and red collapsible pet bowls with a hotel logo

Everyday brand presence

The things on desks, in cars, in kitchens and homes that keep your logo in view all year long.

Kitchen · Home · Tools · Pet Items · Tech Accessories · More!

Recent work

A few things we've put logos on.

Black insulated bottle with the Triad logo, photographed with a water splash
Laser-engraved bottle

One color mark on black stainless

PJ Dick jump-starter tech kit with a logo carry case
Tech kit

Jump starter in a logo case

Debossed black PBS Kids hardcover journal
Hardcover journal

Debossed logo, ribbon marker

Laser-engraved black Metalfab tumbler
Engraved tumbler

Laser mark on black stainless

George Washington's Mount Vernon canvas tote and member tumbler
Tote & member tumbler

Membership and event merch

Red golf umbrella with a Marriott resort logo
Golf umbrella

One-color print on red

White Inspirit Senior Living flip-flops
Flip-flops

Summer giveaway, one-color print

Printed table throw for The Gardens at Cuyahoga Falls
Table throw

Printed for events and open houses

YMCA-branded canvas tote, knit beanie and water bottle
Tote, beanie & bottle

One brand across three products

How curation works

Minutes choosing, not hours searching.

You bring the goal. We bring the options, the proof and the delivery.

1

Share the moment

Who it’s for, the occasion, quantity, budget and the date you need it in hand.

  • Audience & occasion
  • Quantity & budget range
  • In-hands date
2

We curate a short list

Options from trusted US-based partners and vetted overseas associates including custom pieces when the moment calls for one.

  • Fit for brand and budget
  • Decoration recommendation
  • Custom item if nothing off-the-shelf fits
3

Approve, produce, deliver

You approve an electronic proof, we produce and, if needed, kit then ship to one address or many.

  • Nothing produced until you approve
  • Art kept on file for reorders
  • Shipping handled
Good to know before you order

The details that make the difference.

Close-up of a laser-engraved logo on a black insulated bottle

Decoration & quality

Your logo and reputation ride on every item, so we recommend the method that suits the product and the artwork not the cheapest one.

Imprint methods vary by product

Imprint areas and methods differ from item to item. We’ll tell you what works on the piece you’re considering and show it on the proof.

Common methods

Screen print · Pad print · Laser engraving · Embroidery · Full-color digital · Deboss / emboss

PMS color matching

Give us your PMS colors. Exact matching may cost extra or not be possible on some materials, but we’ll get as close as we can.

Close-up of an embroidered monogram on a charcoal performance polo

Artwork, setup & quantities

Send what you have. Our in-house graphics team can create or clean up a logo; some creative fees may apply.

Files we prefer

High-resolution JPEG, PDF, EPS or AI but we’ll take whatever you’ve got. You upload once per order, and we keep your art on file.

What a setup charge is

A fee to create the screen, die or other tooling needed to imprint your logo. It’s separate from art charges and varies by product and method.

Kitting & shipping

Several items can become one branded package, shipped to one address or many useful for onboarding kits and gift boxes.

When the moment calls for premium

Retail brands they'd buy for themselves.

YETI, Bose, Moleskine, Herschel, Carhartt and more. The names that turn a giveaway into a gift. Ask us; we have access to many more than shown.

Retail brands available through VMS, including Nike, The North Face, Under Armour, Patagonia, Carhartt, YETI and Bose
Common questions

Before you place a promo order.

Yes. Unless it’s an exact reorder, you always see a proof of your logo before we proceed.

VMS has access to hundreds of thousands of promotional products with worldwide sourcing capabilities. We can locate items not shown online and create custom products.

Product minimums vary. Less-than-minimum orders are available case by case, and large-quantity orders may qualify for deeper discounts.

You can cancel any time before the order goes into production; restocking fees may apply. Once items are decorated with your logo, cancellations can’t be accepted. Contact your Account Executive right away for changes.

Customers in Maryland are required to remit use taxes. If your organization is exempt, supply your resale certificate to your Account Executive.

Next step

Tell us the occasion. We'll bring the options.

Audience, quantity, budget and date—that’s all we need to come back with the right options.