Every year, November 11 is commemorated in the United States as Veterans Day. The date honors the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month of 1918 that marked the end of World War I, known as Armistice Day. In 1926, Congress passed a resolution to make Veterans Day a national holiday.
On Veterans Day, businesses, nonprofits and organizations of all kinds can show their thanks and appreciation to all the veterans who have given so much and served the United States so honorably. As of April 2021, there were more than 19 million living veterans who served during at least one war, according to History.com, and about 11% of them are women. Many of these veterans are entrepreneurs, with veteran-owned businesses making up about 6% of all U.S. businesses and generating an estimated $947 billion in receipts, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
In this issue of Promotional Consultant Today, we present a few promotional ideas for honoring veterans this November.
Plan For This Promo:
What: Veterans Day
When: November 11
Biggest Fan
When communities celebrate veterans with parades, flyovers and all kinds of other events, the Bald Eagle Hand Fan makes a great giveaway for attendees. Add a logo or message on the back of this made-in-the-USA fan.
Aakron / PPAI 111082, S10 / www.aakronline.com
We Heart Our Veterans
Brands can show some love for veterans with the American Flag Heart Stress Reliever. It’s plain red on one side and features the stars and stripes on the other side. Customize it with a one-color or full-color imprint.
Alpi International Ltd. / PPAI 111221, S6 / www.alpi.net
Love For Veterans
As a show of appreciation on Veterans Day, healthcare workers at VA clinics and hospitals can wear the Patriotic Logo Face Mask. This two-ply, made-in-the-USA face mask features adjustable ear loops and a white embroidered flag in a heart shape.
Aprons, Etc. / PPAI 110868, S5 / www.apronsetc.com
Stars And Stripes Forever
Include the American Flag Magnet in mailers to request donations or thank donors for supporting veterans. It’s durable enough for outside use and is printed using UV-protected ink that prevents cracking, peeling and fading. Add a full-color logo to keep an organization’s name visible on fridges, lockers, filing cabinets and more.
Magnet America / PPAI 462792, S5 / www.magnet.farm
A Year-Long Salute
Honor veterans all year with the Trifold Calendar Card. This compact calendar includes 12 months featuring full-color stock imagery on glossy coated stock. A black imprint comes standard or choose a different color to coordinate with branding.
ModernLine / PPAI 113978, S6 / www.modernline.com
Compiled by Audrey Sellers