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Once you've found the perfect promotional product for your business or organization, the next step is to emblazon it with your logo or message. Depending on the item, there may be multiple decorati...
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"Can you send me the logo again?" "Who ordered these shirts?" "Why are different locations using different branded materials?" If managing branded merch in your business feels more chaotic than ...
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Your Swag Is Talking Behind Your Back The question is... what is it saying about your brand? Because whether companies realize it or not, every branded item sends a message. Some say: "We pay a...
Continue ReadingFrom Giveaway to Connection: Turning Swag into Relationships
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Let's be honest... Most swag ends up in a drawer, a junk pile... or worse-the trash. And that's not just wasteful. It's a missed opportunity. Because the right promotional product doesn't just s...
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For many of us, keeping organized and productive seems to be the goal that haunts us throughout the year - especially in an increasingly digital age where social media, a million calendar reminders...
Continue Reading6 Books That Every Business Owner Should Read
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As business owners, it's crucial to understand the trends that affect your industry and your company. Each day, you consume an incredible amount of data, statistics, and research. However, it's als...
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In the past, the words "work" and "fun" were two very different concepts that could never be caught in the same sentence. The old school rationale taught us that if you are enjoying yourself at wor...
Continue ReadingHow Promo Products Can Tell Your Brand's Story
Sep 30, 2025
Stories are powerful. From sharing stories around the campfire to writing fictional novels, storytelling has connected people together for thousands of years. But, have you ever considered storyte...
Continue ReadingToo Many Swag Options? Here's How to Simplify It
Aug 13, 2025
Ever tried shopping for promo online and ended up 27 pages deep in mugs, tech gadgets, and stress? We get it. The promo world can feel like drinking from a firehose - thousands of options, inconsi...
Continue ReadingBranding 101: What Makes a Brand Powerful
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A powerful brand is more than just a great logo and a mission statement (although those certainly lay the groundwork for any brand.) We live in a time where competition rises up on every corner, an...
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Jul 11, 2025
We all have a superstar in the office. They're the ones who get all their work done before the deadline, befriend everyone in the office, manage an entire team, and still make it to the gym every d...
Continue ReadingYour Guide to Decoration Methods: Part 1
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How do you decide which type of decorating method to use when so many possibilities are available for customized apparel and products? Each decorating choice has various advantages. In this blog, w...
Continue ReadingHow to Put Together an Onboarding Kit
May 29, 2025
Employee engagement starts the second a new employee walks in the door, so it's important for companies to make a good impression on their first day! The onboarding process shouldn't just be about ...
Continue ReadingLanyards: Everything You Need to Know
May 22, 2025
When it's time to choose the perfect lanyard for your company or organization, you may not be aware of all the things to consider when purchasing your new supplies. Lanyards come in many different ...
Continue ReadingGiving Back: The Importance of Corporate Social Responsibility
May 8, 2025
Whether you're putting together a fundraiser, donating food to a local shelter, or volunteering at a soup kitchen, supporting causes you care about makes you feel good and makes the world a better ...
Continue ReadingLeading the Workplace: How to Develop Your Leadership Skills
Feb 26, 2025
Do you want to lead? Or, are you already in a management or supervisory role and want to be the best leader you can be? Then we've got good news for you. No matter what your current position is lik...
Continue ReadingHow to be an Empathetic Leader and Still Get the Job Done
Feb 19, 2025
Empathy is the ability to feel the same emotions felt by someone else. This trait allows you to feel pain for a friend whose going through a divorce, or excitement for a sister who was recently pro...
Continue ReadingUsing Customer Profiles to Find the Perfect Promo Products
Jan 20, 2025
When business owners are asked about the customers they serve, many times, their response is: "Well, we serve everyone..." If a company served everyone, it would be impossible to build a successfu...
Continue Reading8 Graphic Design Mistakes to Avoid
Jan 6, 2025
From social media graphics and website layouts to creating a cohesive grouping of promotional products, there are plenty of opportunities to flex your creative muscles and grow your business at the...
Continue Reading6 Benefits of Customer Loyalty Programs
Dec 22, 2024
Everybody loves getting new business - it's exciting! Because new customers are so crucial to growing a business, many companies pour the majority of their marketing time and energy into generating...
Continue Reading7 Ways to Instantly Make Your Website More User-Friendly
Oct 18, 2024
With more and more people preferring to conduct business exclusively online, a user-friendly website isn't just desirable, it's required if you want to be successful. These seven tips will help you...
Continue Reading5 Tips for Boosting Social Media Engagement
Jul 31, 2024
Social media is used for different purposes. News outlets tweet out breaking news, fashion trends are posted on Instagram, and political ads are promoted through Facebook. Social media platforms ar...
Continue ReadingCustomer Experience + Branding: The Relationship Goals of Marketing
Jul 2, 2024
Customer experience can make or break your company. How you and your employees treat customers directly reflects your brand's values. But the truth is, positive customer experiences can be difficul...
Continue Reading6 Helpful Tips to Address Unhappy Customers
Mar 23, 2024
It's the moment you dread. The phone call you don't want to pick up. The review you're scared to address. Responding to unhappy customers seems like a chore. It can be overwhelming and humiliatin...
Continue ReadingDecoration Methods, Simplified: Part II
Nov 18, 2023
In our recent post Decoration Methods, Simplified: Part I, we introduced you to several different types of decoration methods for promotional products. Because there are SO many options, now we're ...
Continue ReadingGeneration Z vs. Millennials: What’s the Difference?
Nov 11, 2023
We're all familiar with the stereotypes that characterize the millennial generation- avocado toast, "killing" chain restaurants, and being social media obsessed. But what actually defines a millenn...
Continue ReadingYour Graphic & Web Design Cheat Sheet
May 25, 2023
The world of graphic and web design is complicated and there is a lot of terminology out there to learn. To help you out, we've put together a cheat sheet with answers to some of the top graphic de...
Continue Reading6 Things You're Missing Out on by Not Using Promotional Products
Apr 11, 2023
Promotional products aren't just for niche industry operations. Whether you are a small organization looking to grow your business, or an established company wanting to reach a new market, a produc...
Continue ReadingHow to Work Smarter, Not Harder
Feb 27, 2023
Do you ever find that no matter how hard you're working, you're not getting the results you want? You put in the long hours at the office, you answer every email, you skip lunch, and yet you're sti...
Continue ReadingYour Guide to Promotional Shirts
Jun 9, 2021
If you've ever run a 5k or attended a basketball game, chances are you've got a promotional shirt in your drawers somewhere. According to PPAI's 2019 Consumer Study, wearables are the #1 most popul...
Continue Reading10 Tips on Making Your Promotional Product Order Stress-Free!
Apr 2, 2021
Ordering promotional products for the first time can seem daunting, yet it's actually a very simple process. These top 10 tips will help you navigate your first order, eliminate hassle and mistakes...
Continue Reading5 Tips to Boost Your Productivity
Mar 12, 2021
Do you ever feel like you are always so busy but not getting a lot accomplished? Chances are you just need to make a few changes to the way you work to boost your daily productivity. Here are 5 way...
Continue ReadingBig Ideas for Marketing Your Small Business
Mar 5, 2021
Are you finding that some of your "tried and true" marketing efforts just aren't working as well as they used to? Perhaps it's time to think outside the box and explore some new options to attract ...
Continue Reading4 Marketing Ideas to Stay Connected to Clients In 2021
Feb 12, 2021
One question which should constantly be on every business owner's mind is this: "How can I find more ways to successfully reach my clients?" This is especially important in today's "zero contact" w...
Continue Reading10 Fun Facts About the Power of Promotional Products
Dec 25, 2020
Promotional products can have the ability to play a powerful role in building your business and increasing brand awareness. In fact, the first promotional item in US history was a commemorative but...
Continue ReadingSet S.M.A.R.T.E.R. Goals for 2021
Dec 11, 2020
With the end of 2020 fast approaching, it's time to establish what you want to accomplish in the new year for your business. This year has taught us a lot about flexibility and being able to pivot ...
Continue Reading4 Game Changing Marketing Trends to Consider for 2021
Nov 27, 2020
A new year is just around the corner, which means it's time to start thinking about how you will improve your marketing efforts in 2021. Here are 4 key marketing facts to keep in mind: People F...
Continue Reading4 Tips to Start Planning Your 2021 Strategy
Oct 23, 2020
Even though we still have 2 ½ months left in 2020, it's time to planning your strategy for growth in 2021. While the pandemic still makes the future unpredictable, there are a few things tha...
Continue ReadingHow Promo Products Can Make a Lasting Impression
Oct 6, 2020
How would you describe your company in 30 seconds? This common sales technique is known as an elevator pitch, and the goal is to captivate the attention of your potential clients and explain how ...
Continue Reading5 Invaluable Marketing Books to Help Grow Your Brand
Sep 21, 2020
In the world of business, marketing trends are always evolving and it's easy to be overwhelmed. Sometimes you take one step forward only to be knocked two steps back. Luckily, there are endless res...
Continue Reading5 Tips to Making A Good First Impression
Sep 18, 2020
We've all heard the saying, "you only get one chance to make a good impression". The importance of making a good impression can't be emphasized enough, especially in business. That first impressi...
Continue Reading5 Simple Tips to Organize and Run Effective Meetings
Sep 14, 2020
If you work from 9 to 5, chances are you've sat in a meeting before. Whether it be a brainstorm session or roundtable discussion, it doesn't matter the industry you are in, meetings are inevitable....
Continue Reading5 Social Media Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Sep 4, 2020
To be successful today, most businesses need to have some sort of presence on social media. Whether it's Facebook and Instagram or LinkedIn and Twitter, the fact of the matter is that your clients ...
Continue Reading6 Tips to Help You Stay Motivated as an Entrepreneur
Aug 28, 2020
Let's face it. Running a business takes an enormous amount of energy and determination. When things are going well, it's easy to get excited about the direction our business is moving, and we look ...
Continue ReadingBranding 101: Let’s Talk Logos
Aug 23, 2020
A logo is often a company's first impression and it can impact a customer's perception, purchase decisions and overall attitude toward your company. A logo is a symbol or graphic element that repre...
Continue Reading6 Tips for Making the Most of Virtual Networking
Aug 21, 2020
Let's face it. For at least the near future in-person networking events and conferences are most likely not happening. The good news is that many of these events have gone virtual, which means that...
Continue Reading5 Tips to Avoid These LinkedIn Marketing Mistakes
Aug 14, 2020
LinkedIn is a great platform for connecting and networking with others. In fact, there are over 690 million users and over 30 million companies represented on LinkedIn. It has also become one of th...
Continue Reading10 Reasons Why Promotional Products Are One Of The Most Effective Forms of Advertising
Jul 31, 2020
If you are still on the fence about the effectiveness of promotional products as part of your marketing strategy, you might want to consider these amazing facts: 90% of the people who receive a ...
Continue Reading4 Steps to #Winning Social Media
Jul 25, 2020
Social media is one of the fastest growing and ever-changing media platforms in existence. What began as an online community for the younger generations, now encompasses billions of people across t...
Continue Reading4 Keys You Must Include In Your Marketing Strategy To Finish Strong In 2020
Jul 24, 2020
This year has certainly turned out much differently than we all imagined. The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the course of our lives in many ways - both personally and professionally. Priorities hav...
Continue Reading5 Keys to Building a Strong Branding Strategy
Jul 3, 2020
Promotional products are a great way to build brand awareness. Surveys have consistently shown that promotional products are one of the most cost-effective marketing tools a company has at their di...
Continue ReadingHow to Provide Stellar Customer Service
May 22, 2020
No matter what business you are in, providing outstanding customer service is one of the most powerful keys to your success. Just look at the stats. About 70% of customers will pay more money f...
Continue Reading7 Ways to Support Small Businesses During COVID-19
May 15, 2020
While some states are still under a 'shelter-in-place' order, other states are starting to unfold plans to re-open their economies. As we start to emerge from lockdown and businesses start to reope...
Continue ReadingYour Product Decorating Questions Answered: Decorator's Guide 101
May 7, 2020
You encounter promotional products every single day. You hold them, wear them, and maybe even smell them. But, did you know every one of these branded products goes through an extensive design pro...
Continue ReadingMaking Marketing a Priority During Coronavirus
Apr 24, 2020
When it comes to marketing your business, it isn't "business as usual" during the COVID-19 crisis. Marketing messages that have worked in the past may seem hollow or insensitive given the current ...
Continue Reading6 Daily Productivity Tips for Success
Apr 17, 2020
Are you struggling to stay productive while working at home during the COVID-19 pandemic? It can be a challenge, especially if you have a house full of people all on different schedules or there a...
Continue ReadingFundamental Tips for Successfully Working from Home
Apr 10, 2020
Let's face it. Working from home can be challenging in the best of circumstances. With the coronavirus pandemic in full swing, for many of us ... it's no longer a choice - many of us need to work...
Continue ReadingThe Secrets to Attracting Ideal Customers
Apr 9, 2020
You put together the business plan, signed the lease, designed an informative website and...*crickets*. It can be pretty discouraging when you put in the effort, but you're not attracting your id...
Continue Reading8 Things You Can Do Right Now to Stay Productive
Apr 3, 2020
We have entered a time where there is a new normal. For many of us, the changes brought by COVID-19 are experienced as disruptive or challenging. For others of us, we're looking for ways to grow ...
Continue Reading5 Ways to Boost Employee Morale
Apr 1, 2020
When it comes to building a successful company culture, maintaining positive employee attitude is key. Not only are happy employees more productive, but your company is also more likely to attract ...
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