23/09/2026
Here at Extra Mile Promo, when we say weâre handsâon, we mean it. Literally & figuratively.
Weâve just finished packing the last batch of our clientâs pen order and it felt like the perfect moment to share a little more about what happens behind the scenes at Extra Mile Promo, specifically how we think through product recommendations to make sure they fit our clientâs brief, are intentional and match our clientâs brand personality.
Our client came to us with a simple but very real request: They needed something functional, budgetâfriendly, with a splash of colour that could work at any of their upcoming events over the next three months which was an Indaba in Sandton in October, a Team Building Session at their Head Office in November and a Summer Activation Event at the start of December. And it had to appeal to all their customers of all ages. They needed one promo product that could tick every box.
The Bravo Pen was the obvious hero. Different events call for different moods -and thatâs exactly why we love this pen. With various colour options, itâs easy to match the tone of each occasion.
Youâve got the serious and sleek look with the Navy, Blue, Grey and Black, the fun and flirty summer vibe with the Pink, Purple, Lime and Aqua or the bright and energetic Yellow, Orange, and Red. Itâs colourful, affordable with healthy stock numbers and that little thumbsâup detail does exactly what itâs meant to do â it reinforces a positive message (both consciously and subconsciously) without trying too hard. Itâs the kind of item people use, keep in their bags, car or on their desks.
But hereâs the fun part: once clients see how well the Bravo Pen performs, they almost always ask âWhat else works this well?â
And over time, weâve learned exactly which items consistently deliver on this premise:
Bottle Opener Keyrings
Phone Grip Stands
Mints
Stress Balls
Wristbands
Phone Card Holders
These are our goâto budgetâfriendly favourites - the reliable crowdâpleasers that work across most industries, event types, and audiences. Theyâre practical, colourful, easy to brand and they donât break the budget.
Weâre always keeping an eye out for costâeffective ideas that still feel thoughtful and intentional. Whether itâs pens, keyrings, mints, or anything in between, our goal stays the same:
We help our clients look good, stay memorable, and never overspend to do it. And we make it happen fast.