Hendersonville, TN [January 2026] - Executive Advertising Promotional Products proudly celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, marking two decades of helping businesses elevate their brands through promotional products, technology-driven solutions and customer-first service.
Founded with a simple but powerful mission: to make promotional advertising easier, smarter and more effective, Executive Advertising has grown from a small, entrepreneurial operation into a trusted partner for thousands of customers nationwide. In its early years, Executive Advertising distinguished itself by embracing e-commerce ahead of the curve, offering customers an extensive online catalog and hands-on support at a time when digital storefronts were still emerging.
“From the very beginning, Executive Advertising believed technology should work for the customer, and not the other way around,” said Stewart Switzer, President. “That mindset has guided every step of our growth over the past 20 years.”
Every milestone begins with a first, and Executive Advertising’s early days tell the story of a company built on initiative, innovation and vision. From the original logo that defined the brand’s identity, to the very first customer order that marked the start of something bigger, to an early website launched at a time when e-commerce was still taking shape…each “first” reflects EA’s willingness to lead rather than follow. These moments laid the groundwork for two decades of growth, reinforcing a belief that smart technology and exceptional service go hand in hand. Plus, it's always fun looking back to see how far you've come!
Executive Advertising's First Logo
Executive Advertising's First Order - Promotional Heart Letter Opener
Looking back, our very first order (#1004) was a custom Heart Letter Opener…Now, seeing order #152,599 and counting feels pretty incredible!
Executive Advertising's First Website
Executive Advertising came shortly after Stewart started "The Executive Printing", a website for printing business cards. A site that was created as a quick sample website to show a friend of his that it was possible to put up a website with a checkout system over the weekend. The website received it's first order that same week... realizing how unprofitable and time consuming it was reselling business cards, Stewart had an idea for selling mugs, pens and other products and calling it.... The Executive Advertising.
The company moved to another state, and had to reincorporate in 2008 due to the move. After visiting the area, Stewart and Rebecca were quickly sold on the people that live in Hendersonville and happy with how amazing nice everyone was. "These are the type people we should be hiring..." is what Stewart told Rebecca after their first visit to Nashville, TN. "Everyone is so nice and helpful, this is where we should grow our business, and our family."
Harrison was a fantastic kid that helped us in the early days of growing, he moved on to start his own company and brand in the smoothie business.
Moved into our first office, bare walls and 3 people working in 1500 sq ft. Within a few years we had 10 people working out of this same 1,500 sq ft office. Shortly after we would be knocking down some walls and taking over almost the entire floor of the building we are renting.
The EA team (Previously TEA team) was hyper focused on taking real life pictures of products, doing our own in house full color printing, and starting in product marketing videos!
Stewart and Rebecca celebrated the birth of their first child Elena in 2017! He had to bring her in to the office!
As time went on, we dropped the “THE” from The Executive Advertising, but still had it in the domain. This was the year we were able to negotiate the purchase of www.ExecutiveAdvertising.com to start streamlining our brand name.
This was a year no one could have anticipated…and honestly most try to forget! To remain sustainable, we quickly pivoted to offering masks and featuring hand sanitizer. We survived, while focusing on the development of a new website platform, so we could come back thriving.
A major milestone in the company’s evolution came in 2021, when Executive Advertising launched a completely rebuilt website, which was designed and developed for years from the ground up. The new platform marked a significant leap forward in performance, usability and flexibility, laying the foundation for the advanced features and tools Executive Advertising continues to roll out today.
A true game-changer for our customers, live product inventory delivered greater accuracy and confidence with every order.
Executive Advertising achieved official trademark status in 2023, reinforcing our commitment to brand integrity and growth.
This marked a major innovation year with the release of our VIP Membership Program, 3D Promotional Product Preview Tool, and the Executive Advertising app.
This year marked a marked a key growth milestone as EA introduced an in-house Kitting and Fulfillment Program to better support customers.
Now firmly positioned as a technology-forward leader in the promotional products space, Executive Advertising is constantly innovating by introducing new digital features, smarter ordering experiences and enhanced customer support tools that help clients save time, simplify workflows and get more value from their marketing investments.
As Executive Advertising looks ahead to the next chapter, the focus remains the same as it was 20 years ago: exceptional service, meaningful innovation and long-term partnerships built on trust.
“We’re incredibly grateful to our customers, partners and team members who have been part of this journey,” added Switzer. “This anniversary isn’t just a celebration of our past…it’s a launchpad for what’s next.”
For more information about Executive Advertising and to see how far they've come in 20 years, visit www.executiveadvertising.com
Executive Advertising Promotional Products is a full-service promotional advertising company dedicated to helping businesses connect with their audiences through branded merchandise, innovative technology and personalized service. For 20 years, Executive Advertising has combined industry expertise with forward-thinking digital solutions to deliver results that last.
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