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In Jan. 2011, a group of progressive promotional products professionals banded together to create a n Who do we think we are? We call this the PromoKitchen.

In January 2011, a group of young promotional products professionals banded together to create a new voice for the industry. What started out as a casual email list has now blossomed into a blog that represents our myriad views and questions we have for the future of our industry. PromoKitchen represents a cross section of the industry: suppliers, distributors and service providers, Americans and Canadians, men and women, sales people and business owners, young and the young at heart. We believe that best practice sharing is a good thing for an industry that is going through rapid change. We also believe in the power of community and how this industry can improve by establishing stronger connections between us all. We don’t have all of the answers (not even close), but we feel that by expressing our thoughts here we can help move the industry forward. PromoKitchen is about debate, differing opinions and pushing the limits by discussing new and cool trends. To set the record straight, we represent an independent view with the goal of helping everyone progress. We are not here to promote or demote any other industry “group” or “association”. We see PromoKitchen evolving into a larger community of progressively minded industry leaders that have something important to say. Thanks for joining the conversation.

11/08/2026

Are you at Specialty Advertising Association of California Expo this week? Join a PromoKitchen panel for an inspiring conversation about the people, relationships, and defining moments that shape great careers. Hosted by Jay Busselle with panelists: Kate Alavez, Charity Gibson, and Raul Rodriguez.

📆 August 12th at 2 pm PST

15/07/2026

Meet Jay Dilley:

Jay is a customer-centric international CEO and COO who specializes in transforming businesses, scaling revenue, and enhancing margins across diverse global sectors. A dynamic and charismatic leader, Jay builds highly engaged, multi-cultural teams by aligning everyone behind a clear, compelling vision.

Are you interested in partnering with a Mentor like Jay? If so head over to Promokitchen.org!

30/06/2026

Meet the Mentor!

Let's take a look at one of the mentors on our platform, Christopher Duffy, CEO of Signature Group Consulting. If you're interested in pairing with a mentor like Christopher head over to PromoKitchen.com

04/06/2026

Take the first step, get involved in mentorship today: https://www.promokitchen.org/mentorship-1

02/06/2026

We are thrilled to announce that Jamie Fritz, Owner + Art Director at Promote Creative has been named the recipient of the 2026 Tee Hamilton Creators Award! Hosted by PromoKitchen, this award honors the bold, generous, and creative spirit of the late Tee Hamilton by investing in the next generation of innovators within the promotional products industry.

Jamie is well-known throughout the industry as a dynamic and boundary-pushing creative. As a long-time supporter of PromoKitchen, her dedication to elevating design and supporting others in the industry beautifully mirrors the very legacy this award was built to protect.

The Tee Hamilton Creators Award is designed to support industry professionals who are ready to take creative risks, grow their skills, and challenge the status quo through education, tools, and career-building opportunities. Chosen from a highly competitive pool of applicants, Jamie’s vision, exceptional creativity, and limitless growth potential stood out as a perfect reflection of Tee’s vibrant spirit.

21/05/2026

Having a good mentor is the foundation of a good career, find yours at promokitchen.com🧡

31/03/2026

Today is the last day to submit your applications!

Thinking outside the box isn't always front and center - sometimes it's on the loading dock, at the production line, behind a screen, or at a desk. This is who Tee Hamilton is to all who knew her, and we are honoring her spirit with the Tee Hamilton Creators Award for all the bold, creative thinkers who refuse to settle for the status quo. This $2500 scholarship can be used however you feel is best for your journey.

Apply Here: https://www.promokitchen.org/tee-hamilton

30/03/2026

Being creative isn't about just doing things differently - it's about noticing new possibilities in ordinary things. It's like looking at an object or situation and thinking - what else could this be? But creativity often goes unnoticed for those not in star-studded roles in our industry, leaving them without extra tools to take the next steps in their careers. The Tee Hamilton Creators Award is here to change this!
We recently spoke with jasonlucash about what creativity means to him.

'To me, creativity is really just the willingness to question the way things have always been done 🤔

Most industries (and promo definitely included) tend to fall into patterns. The same products, the same pitches, the same playbook. Creativity is the moment you look at that playbook and ask, “But what if we did it differently?”

Some of that instinct has probably always been in me, but it was definitely shaped over time. I’ve always loved building things: products, brands, companies, and creativity becomes a tool for solving problems in those processes. Sometimes it shows up in product design, sometimes in packaging, sometimes in storytelling or marketing. But at its core it’s really about curiosity and not being afraid to try something that hasn’t been done yet.

A lot of the ideas that have worked best for me started as things that probably sounded a little crazy at first. But that’s usually where the interesting stuff lives.'

Does this sound like you, or someone you know? If so, have you/they filled out an application for the Tee Hamilton Creators Award yet?! 🚨TOMORROW🚨 is the deadline, so what are you waiting for? Apply TODAY👇
https://www.promokitchen.org/tee-hamilton

27/03/2026

🗓 Applications Close Next Tuesday, March 31st! 🗓

Sometimes we need a little boost. A little extra support can mean better tools, bigger projects, and more opportunities to create something amazing.

The Tee Hamilton Creators Award does just that. It is fuel to help you invest in new ideas, grow faster, and compete with the big dogs in the industry. Below is a quote from Sarah Post, a previous award winner, where she talks about what the award meant to her.

"Once I was awarded the scholarship, I put the scholarship towards attending the Women’s Business Enterprise Council’s National Conference. It was a very successful convention for my company, where we came away with new clients. Having the opportunity to grow my business in an environment I never pictured myself in made me reflect on the future goals of my company and to stop having imposter syndrome!"
Open to promotional products industry professionals with at least one year of experience, one creator will be selected in 2026 whose vision, creativity, and growth potential reflect Tee’s legacy.

If you know someone in the industry who is incredibly creative and would benefit from this opportunity ~ or if that sounds like you ~ we encourage you to apply.

https://www.promokitchen.org/tee-hamilton

Let’s continue Tee’s legacy by supporting the next generation of creative talent in promotional marketing.

10/03/2026

Sometimes the smallest moments remind us of the biggest people. 💛
As DanEdge recalls:

"Over the Christmas holiday I was doing what most of us do who are stuck at home. I decided to clean out my closet. I know, exciting stuff. But while doing that, I found a shirt that I made and used to run the NYC half marathon in 2017. It was special to me, as I ran this race 6 months after completing chemo. And it was also how I became so close with Tee. Right as I was finishing my treatment, I got wind that Tee was diagnosed with cancer. I hadn’t talked to her in a while but decided to shoot her a message to give her some moral support and let her know that if she ever needed to talk to someone about the experience, I was always happy to lend an ear and share tips on beating the side effects. Well, Tee took me up on it.. Many a long conversation but it was the start of a really nice friendship 😊 And the shirt I found...It was rudimentary but served a purpose. I ran that race for TEE (and me)"

Tee had a way of connecting with people, inspiring creativity, and leaving a lasting mark on everyone she met in the promotional marketing industry.

To honor that spirit, the Tee Hamilton Creators Award was created to invest in the next generation of innovators in the promo industry. This $2,500 award supports industry professionals who are ready to take creative risks, grow their skills, and challenge the status quo through education, tools, and career-building opportunities.

Open to promotional products industry professionals with at least one year of experience, one creator will be selected in 2026 whose vision, creativity, and growth potential reflect Tee’s legacy.

If you know someone in the industry who is incredibly creative and would benefit from this opportunity ~ or if that sounds like you ~ we encourage you to apply.

🗓 Applications are open now through March 31

Let’s continue Tee’s legacy by supporting the next generation of creative talent in promotional marketing.

https://www.promokitchen.org/tee-hamilton

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