Swiggies Journal

Ideas, marketing, and the wrist water bottle.

Two decades of writing on promotional marketing, events, hydration, and running from Swiggies inventor Julie Austin and the team.

A couple at the Nextel run/roller race wearing custom-branded Swiggies wrist water bottles

June 23, 2026

Race Swag Ideas Runners Actually Keep

Every race director knows the feeling. You order 3,000 branded tote bags, hand them out at packet pickup, and a few weeks later you…

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promotional products

February 28, 2026

How to Choose the Right Promotional Product for Your Target Audience

When you’re looking to choose the right promotional product for your audience think about your brand’s visibility, customer engagement, and overall marketing success. Making…

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innovative products for runners

December 8, 2024

Innovative Products for Runners: Revolutionizing Your Running Experience

Running is accessible to almost anyone. It doesn’t require a partner, although having one will make it more fun. And it doesn’t require expensive…

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promotional products

February 27, 2024

The Power of Swag: How to Market With Promotional Products

When I first invented my product, the wrist water bottle, I only thought of them as a retail item. But once I learned the…

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cross training

June 25, 2023

Cross Training for Runners

Cross training is a valuable addition to a runner’s training routine as it helps to improve overall fitness, prevent injuries, and enhance performance. It…

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