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.

September 24, 2020

Swiggies

Wrist Water Bottles That Keep Your Hands Free While Exercising! Swiggies were invented as an alternative to fanny packs and having to carry water…

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Unique promotional products

October 23, 2011

Why Promotional Products Work

Promotional products work! Don’t believe me? Think about all of the T-shirts or hats sitting in your closet. I bet you can remember the…

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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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kids running

May 14, 2023

Reasons Running is Good for Kids

Little did I know that when I was a kid running down the street at my grandmother’s house that I would go on to…

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