Stop Ordering Promo Products That Get Thrown Away

Most corporate buyers waste a third of their promo budget without knowing it — ordering things that look great in a catalog and end up in a trash bag by the following week. This free checklist shows you exactly which product categories build real brand recall, and which ones are a waste before you ever place an order.

Which pens, totes, and apparel employees actually keep — and which ones go straight in the trash (most planners are buying the wrong ones)
The single quality signal that predicts whether your swag ends up on someone's desk or in a donation bin
A category-by-category breakdown: Pens, Notebooks, Drinkware, Bags, and Apparel — what works, what doesn't, and why
A one-page audit checklist you can run in 10 minutes before your next event purchase order

Free guide: Stop Wasting Money on Promo Products by Jake Dermer

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✓ Which 5 product types event attendees actually keep (most planners are buying the wrong ones)
✓ The quality signal that predicts whether your swag ends up on a desk or in the trash
✓ A one-page audit you can run in 10 minutes — before your next purchase order

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Inside the Guide

5 products. 5 costly mistakes.
And how to fix every one.

Pens

Why thousands of cheap pens signal exactly the wrong thing about your brand — and what to do instead.

Notebooks & Sticky Notes

Treating workspace items like billboards is the fastest way to make sure they never get used.

Drinkware

Your audience already owns a Yeti. Here's how to actually compete with what they already love.

Totes & Bags

Heat-sealed handles, thin materials, and poor construction — why most bags get tossed immediately.

Apparel

Apparel only works if people choose to wear it. Most don't. Here's how to be the exception.

What clients say

Trusted by 500+ companies across the U.S.

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I came in with a vague brief and a tight timeline. Jake sent me 5 on-brand concepts within 48 hours, all within budget. Everything shipped on time — and my VP asked me where I found this vendor. I've been using Remred ever since.

— Cathy M.

Corporate Events Coordinator

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Jake has been my go-to partner for years. We've run over 6 company events together and I've never had a flop product. He knows our audience before I finish explaining the brief — and our attendees actually use the stuff. That's rare in promo.

— Jesse W.

Marketing Director, Healthcare Technology

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I'm not a promo expert — I just needed something that wouldn't embarrass us at a client event. Jake walked me through the whole process, everything arrived correctly and on time, and I didn't have to chase anyone for updates once. That's all I ask for.

— Ellen T.

Office Manager, Professional Services

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We outfit 40+ field crew members every year — hats, T-shirts, jackets. These items take real abuse outdoors. We've been ordering through Remred for years because the quality actually holds up after washing and heavy use. Our crews wear it by choice.

— R.G.

Operations Manager, Construction & Field Services

Common Questions

Quick answers before you grab the guide.

Is this actually free? What's the catch?

Completely free. No credit card, no trial, no catch. Jake gives it away because he'd rather earn trust first. If you read it and it helps you avoid a bad order, great. If you want to talk through your specific situation after, the phone number at the bottom is there. But there's no obligation and no follow-up sequence pressuring you.

I already work with a promo supplier. Why do I need this?

Most people who download this guide already have a supplier. The guide isn't about switching vendors — it's about knowing what to ask for, what to avoid, and how to tell whether what you're getting is actually worth what you're paying. If your current supplier is great, this confirms it. If something feels off, it'll show you exactly what to look for.

My budget is pretty small. Is this relevant to me?

Especially relevant. Mistakes cost more at small budgets — there's no volume to absorb a bad decision. This guide specifically covers how to get real value from a smaller spend, which products punch above their weight, and which ones to avoid when you're working with a tight number.

Jake Dermer Founder, Remred 20+ years in promotional products

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