About Us
For 25 years, Ad Venture Promotions has helped clients promote their businesses with creative promotional merchandise. From tchotchkes and custom swag to branded gear and apparel, we provide a full-service, white glove experience for companies large and small, locally and around the world.
We make it easy by taking full responsibility for every step while seamlessly acting as an extension of your team. Our expertise lies in attentive listening, swift action and continuously communicating the most pertinent information to keep you informed.
What truly sets us apart is delivering exactly what you, our client, is looking for with no surprises upon delivery. Leveraging our world-wide network of partners and resources, we will literally go to the ends of the earth to deliver on our promises.
Take advantage of our big brand experience for your next project to stretch the limits of what’s possible in brand promotion. Whatever you need, we can make it happen or it’s just not possible. Simple as that.
Erika Lawney, MBA
Founder & President
Erika started Ad Venture Promotions out of a spare bedroom back in 1999 with $200 from her last “real job” paycheck. With her natural business acumen and tons of determination, Erika focused on providing the highest levels of customer service while bringing her clients’ creative visions for their custom branded merch and apparel to life. In less than two years, she had built a multimillion-dollar company with the help of her amazing team.
Through word of mouth, Ad Venture’s reputation for delivering high-quality promotional items on time and on budget led to projects with some of the biggest ad agencies and global brands. No matter how complex the idea or crazy the concept, Erika would make it happen. Her innovative approach to experiential marketing, commitment to delivering value, and sincere desire to form lasting partnerships with clients and manufacturing partners around the world continue to fuel Ad Venture Promotions’ success today.
A passionate advocate for adoption and a devoted wife and mother, Erika lives in Saint Johns, Florida with her husband, Pete, and their daughter, Olivia. When she’s not working, Erika can be found wandering nature trails, decorating for every holiday, or exploring new destinations with her family.