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Your Guide to Promotional Shirts

Jul 25

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 Consumer Study, wearables are the #1 most popular pr...

How Promo Products Can Make a Lasting Impression

May 5

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 ...

6 Books That Every Business Owner Should Read

Jan 29

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...

How to be an Empathetic Leader and Still Get the Job Done

Sep 2, 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...

6 Reasons You Need a Company Store

Jul 28, 2025

As more and more companies turn towards e-commerce, shopping online has never been easier or more enjoyable. Ordering branded products is no exception! Company stores give you a convenient and comp...

Why You Should Consider A New Hire Welcoming Kit

Mar 28, 2025

Did you know that according to Gallup, only 12% of employees feel they have experienced a good onboarding experience? Onboarding is more than just filling out the mandatory HR paperwork and some tr...

The Power of Promo: Why People Love Freebies

Jan 1, 2025

Getting free items can feel like winning the lottery. Whether it's a free sample at the grocery store or a free trial of your favorite streaming service, it is always exciting to get something for ...

5 Fail-Proof Ideas for Your Business Instagram

Nov 26, 2024

What generates over 95 million photos and videos each day, 4.2 billion likes daily and has 700 million active users? You guessed it - Instagram. This photo and video sharing social platform have re...

5 Healthy Tips for Business Trips

Oct 6, 2024

So, you're traveling for work again. There are only 365 days in the year, can you recall how many days you've been on the road? It doesn't matter if you are traveling internationally to Hong Kong,...

Branding 101: What Makes a Brand Powerful

Sep 22, 2024

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...

How Promo Products Can Tell Your Brand's Story

Aug 24, 2024

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...

Using Customer Profiles to Find the Perfect Promo Products

Feb 3, 2024

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...

The History of Promotional Products

Jan 27, 2024

If you've ever been to a music festival or convention and walked away with a bag full of freebies, then you know that promotional products work! But did you know that those quirky logoed products h...

How to Make Rush Orders Less Stressful

Jul 26, 2023

Whether you just found out you need products for an event soon, or someone forgot to place an order, sometimes rush orders just happen. And that's okay! Getting your order in last minute doesn't me...

5 Ways to Boost Employee Morale

Jul 11, 2023

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 ...

Graphic Design Terms Everyone Should Know

Jun 26, 2023

It can be hard to communicate with a design team on a project when the designers speak their very own language. That's why we have a rundown of words you may come across frequently that can save y...

Your Product Decorating Questions Answered

May 28, 2023

You encounter promo products every single day. You hold them, wear them, and maybe even smell them. But, did you know every one of these products goes through an extensive design process, whether t...

3 Things Every Busy Professional Needs

Apr 14, 2023

If there's one thing we never have enough of, it's time. We haven't quite figured out a way to freeze time yet, but we have found ways to save it. If you're a busy professional, these three FREE pl...

What’s Up With Unboxing Videos? The Trend You Must Try

Jan 25, 2023

We all enjoy that element of surprise (well, most of us!). User-generated unboxing videos have popped up more and more on YouTube and other social media platforms, adding a surprising value to prod...

16 Ways Color Affects Your Branding and Marketing

Sep 29, 2022

Substantial research shows why color matters in branding and how it plays an important role in how we experience marketing. These 16 facts give you a glimpse into how you can use color to your adva...

How One Hour Can Determine Your Success

Aug 2, 2022

After working a long, tiring day, all you want to do is plop down on the sofa and watch TV. The thought of laying on the couch spending hours of mindless activity is tempting to most. In fact, the ...

Branding 101: Let’s Talk Logos

Jun 18, 2022

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...

6 Benefits of Customer Loyalty Programs

May 27, 2022

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...

6 Helpful Tips to Address Unhappy Customers

Apr 27, 2022

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...

Giving Back: The Importance of Corporate Social Responsibility

Feb 27, 2022

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 ...

How to Work Smarter, Not Harder

Feb 19, 2022

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...

5 Tips for Boosting Social Media Engagement

Jan 21, 2022

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...

How to Choose Uniforms the Whole Team Will Love

Dec 30, 2021

If you've been in the workforce for a couple of years, you've probably had to wear a company uniform at one point or another! Across all industries, trades, and professions, uniforms are common - t...

Customer Experience + Branding: The Relationship Goals of Marketing

Oct 19, 2021

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...

Why You Need Promotional Products

Oct 5, 2021

In a world of ever-changing advertisement trends, there is one marketing solution that never grows old - promotional products. Studies show promotional products were ranked as the highest advertisi...

The Secrets to Attracting Ideal Customers

Aug 7, 2021

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...

6 Tips on Professionally Reaching New Heights in 2020

May 27, 2021

Can you believe 2020 is here? We can't either! With the new decade beginning, it's important to take baby steps that will eventually help you reach your professional goals this year. Whether you ho...

How to Juggle Work and Life Balance Like a Boss

May 12, 2021

Sometimes life gets hard. You don't have to work a night shift from Monday to Sunday to agree with that statement. Even the most effortless of jobs, those we believe to have truly mastered, can ge...

Lanyards: Everything You Need to Know

Aug 28, 2020

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 ...

5 Invaluable Marketing Books to Help Grow Your Brand

Jul 28, 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...

7 Ways to Instantly Make Your Website More User-Friendly

May 27, 2020

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...

Advice for Getting the Most Out of a Business Trip

Dec 26, 2019

Traveling for business can be a hectic experience if you approach your upcoming trip without any preparation. As with everything else in the world, there is an art to getting the most out of busine...

9 Useful Apps for Sales & Marketing Professionals

Aug 25, 2019

Your phone's ringing off the hook. You've got three meetings back to back. Emails are piling up in your inbox. And when you have a moment to book your next business trip, you wonder how you're ever...