Explore the standout promotional items that distributors voted on as the winners of ASI Chicago’s Product Showcase.

The ASI Chicago show floor was chock-full of new products and exciting industry trends – and that innovation extended over to the Product Showcase, where suppliers showed off their latest and greatest offerings. Distributor attendees scouring the displays had the chance to vote on their favorites in fun categories from “most unique” to “best eco-friendly product.” Here are the winners.

Most Unique: Rhythmic Robotic Bluetooth Speaker

Dance the night away with this Bluetooth-enabled dancing speaker robot, made of durable ABS plastic. The device syncs to music or custom routines via the Robert app and delivers up to 4 hours of playback time. Great for STEM programs or tech-themed youth events.

Most Fashion-Forward: The OG Perforated Interchangeable Rope System

Mix and match stock hat and rope colors for a unique headwear style with this five-panel mid crown hat, featuring the OG perforated interchangable rope system. Ideal for outdoor brands or team-building retreats.

Best in Technology: AirFly SE

Use Bluetooth headphones for in-flight entertainment, gym TVs and more with this tiny wireless adapter that plugs into any headphone jack. A smart giveaway for travel agencies, airline loyalty programs or tech-savvy fitness clubs.

Best Eco-Friendly Product: Geometric Wooden Planter with Succulent

This fully assembled planter kit comes pre-planted with a live succulent and makes for a perfect onboarding or employee appreciation gift. Choose your laser-engraved logo location on either the maple or walnut wood side.

Most Fun: Surprise Cake

Celebrate company birthdays or anniversaries with this confetti-packed explosion box, holding a 4-inch cake as well as custom sprinkles, ribbon and a personalized message card. Optional candy pop-up add ons available for extra flair.

Most Useful: Work From Anywhere Kit

Hybrid work calls for a hybrid kit. This compact clamshell bag in vegan leather holds 18 essentials for hybrid work life, from tech tools to office suppliers to personal care items. Optimal for remote employee appreciation or an office shifting to a hybrid work model.

Branded pens continue to be a perennial favorite among end-buyers. They’re both versatile and practical for clients from banks to schools to tech companies, and demand is more than consistent. Choose a classic style with a stylus tip for your next client campaign – or be a little silly with a mini-character.

Lightweight and reliable, this retractable classic BIC Clic Stic comes in hundreds of color combinations, is certified carbon-neutral and features a break-resistant clip. Great for onboarding kits in university admissions offices.

This plunger-action Dart pen is classic and versatile, with a functional design ideal for bulk distribution. One-color imprint on pen tube and insertion included. A smart fit for career fairs hosted by colleges or trade schools.

Recipients of the Lavon Stylus Chrome Pen can move from paper notes to touchscreens seamlessly. With a metallic satin-finished barrel and color-matched stylus, it’s ideal for startups, tech conferences or coding boot camps.

Fun and functional, this MopTopper pen features a smiley face, tie-shaped clip and a floppy head of “hair” that doubles as a screen cleaner. Includes a stylus tip and black medium-point ink. Perfect for prize boxes in pediatric dental or doctor’s offices.

Offer a classic name with a sophisticated touch – the Sharpie S-Gel pen delivers bold, vivid lines with no smear or bleed. With a contoured rubber grip and a sleek matte finish, it’s a solid choice for legal firms or office meetings.

With a stylus tip, chrome accents, soft-touch barrel and plunger-action design, this Gardena pen is a thoughtful pick for grand openings or real estate open houses. Features a medium point and black Glide-Write ink for a smooth feel.

Sustainability has surpassed “trend” status in the promo industry – and it’s expected to grow into even more of an expectation for end-buyers eager for eco-friendly items to build their campaigns around. From recycled materials to responsible production, every category in promo has its sustainable solutions, including drinkware.

Recipients can take hot or cold drinks on the go in this 20 oz. Wheat Himalayan tumbler, which is BPA-free and has a unique flecked finish produced from plant-based materials. With a spill-resistant snap-on lid, it’s ideal for travel agencies or hospitality venues.

This classic 16 oz. stadium cup is ideal for tailgates, music festivals or alumni reunions – and will last beyond the event. It’s smooth-walled, dishwasher-safe, recyclable and made in the USA from BPA-free plastic.

Flexible, colorful and nearly indestructible, this 16 oz. silicone pint glass handles hot or cold drinks with ease. Safe for microwave, dishwasher and freezer use, and it won’t fade, crack or scratch. Well-suited for outdoor concerts or brewery tours.

Triple-insulated and vacuum-sealed, this Corkcicle tumbler keeps drinks ice-cold for over nine hours – even in the sun – or hot for up to three. Features a stylish, spill-resistant lid with a sliding sip-through top. A sleek pick for golf tournaments or tech conferences.

Blend style and sustainability with this 24 oz. Tritan water bottle. BPA-free, durable and available in multiple colors, it’s designed for hydration on the go and fits most cup holders. A smart choice for wellness programs or campus rec centers.

Offer a sustainable sip with this 16 oz. eco-tumbler, made from eco-friendly plastic sourced from 51% wheat straw. Features a matching lid and takes a silkscreen imprint. A thoughtful fit for green initiatives or farmers markets.

An essential in education, new hire gifting and outdoor adventures, these versatile branded bags are the ultimate companion on the go.

About a quarter of Americans work at least some hours remotely each week, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. For new hires starting in fully or partially work-from-home roles, it can be easy to feel disconnected from the rest of the company without a comprehensive onboarding process. A welcome kit – based around a work-branded backpack – is an ideal onboarding gift to help these and any new additions to a department build connections to the company and their coworkers.

Holding up to 36 cans and made from easy-to-clean tarpaulin, this Olympus cooler backpack is ideal for camping trips, outdoor team-building retreats or construction sites. Features a heat-sealed PEVA liner to help prevent leaks.

Perfect for work, school or travel, the Graphite Deluxe computer backpack holds up to a 15.6-inch laptop, plus has plenty of pockets for storing a tablet, pens, business cards, water bottles or other business essentials. Ideal for university orientation kits or new hires.

Keep it cool with the 32-can capacity Acadia backpack cooler. Made from rPET and recycled foam, with an insulated PEVA lining, it’s a sustainable choice for sports team sidelines or outdoor adventures.

Made from recycled two-tone polyester and fitting most 15-inch computers, the WorkSpace backpack tote is a smart choice for employees on the go. Features a luggage pass-through, USB-A outlet and double grab handles.

With space to fit a large 17-inch laptop, the Mercury backpack is ideal for commuting tech employees or onboarding kits. Made from durable ripstop and 600D polyester, with a colorful interior lining, and including padded, vented shoulder straps for comfort and airflow.

Embrace the pickleball trend with this specialized carry-all backpack, with room for two paddles in the main pocket and any needed accessories in the front or side pockets. A great fit for community rec center tournaments or local sports league promotions.

Branded notebooks and journals are an essential product for colleges, universities, elementary and high schools, as students and teachers alike tackle to-do lists, class notes and lesson planning while promoting their educational institutions.

Capture your thoughts in this 5” x 7” Comfort Touch hardbound journal, including 80 lined sheets and a durable PVC cover in various colors. Features an elastic band closure and ribbon bookmark. Perfect for school events.

With an Italian UltraHyde cover, 80 sheets of lined paper and interior document pocket, this PedovaTM Soft Bound Journal is ideal for professional workshops or training sessions. Made from a mixture of materials from FSC-certified forests, recycled materials and/or FSC-controlled wood, it also features a built-in elastic band and page marker.

Stay organized in a sustainable way with this eco magnetic notebook set featuring a lined spiral notebook, a matching paper barrel pen, sticky flags and sticky notes in two sizes. A great new hire gift or item for office supply stock.

Ideal for tech conferences or education events, this Mercury notebook set includes a 70-page spiral bound notebook and a matching stylus pen that attaches via an elastic pen strap. Available in a variety of metallic textured cover colors.

This Leeman refillable journal features a soft faux leather cover, pen loop and elastic closure. Includes approximately 80 lined sheets of 80 g cream paper that can be replaced with fresh 5.8” x 8.3” notebook paper. Ideal for executive meetings

The Amherst journal features 80 5” x 7” pages and makes for a great promotional giveaway at trade shows or corporate events. The leatherette cover is available in six classic colors and also includes an elastic band for security.