What’s Up With Unboxing Videos? The Trend You Must Try
Aug 28
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 surprising value to produc...
Continue ReadingHow to Make Rush Orders Less Stressful
May 2
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...
Continue ReadingThe Power of Perceived Value
Feb 9
In marketing terminology, perceived value is what consumers think a product is worth to them. Outside factors like personal memories or associations, celebrity endorsements, resemblance to a higher...
Continue Reading16 Ways Color Affects Your Branding and Marketing
Aug 30, 2025
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...
Continue ReadingSustainability & Environmental Responsibility: Why it Matters
Jul 31, 2025
As the reality of our planet's changing climate is becoming more and more apparent, being committed to sustainability has become a business imperative in the eyes of consumers. According to a 2018 ...
Continue ReadingWhy You Should Consider A New Hire Welcoming Kit
May 6, 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...
Continue ReadingDecoration Methods, Simplified: Part II
Feb 18, 2025
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 ReadingHow Promo Products Can Make a Lasting Impression
Dec 16, 2024
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 ReadingThe History of Promotional Products
Nov 2, 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...
Continue Reading5 Healthy Tips for Business Trips
Sep 12, 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,...
Continue ReadingThe Best Apps For Organization
Jul 31, 2024
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 ReadingHow to Choose Uniforms the Whole Team Will Love
Jul 2, 2024
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...
Continue ReadingYour Product Decorating Questions Answered
Dec 25, 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...
Continue ReadingYour Guide to Promotional Shirts
Dec 18, 2023
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 ReadingCorporate Social Responsibility and the Beauty of Giving Back
Oct 20, 2023
Organizing a fundraising event. Donating food to a local animal shelter. Serving at a soup kitchen. No matter what you do to give back, volunteering feels pretty good, doesn't it? But it doesn't h...
Continue ReadingGiving Back: The Importance of Corporate Social Responsibility
Aug 22, 2023
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 ReadingHow to be an Empathetic Leader and Still Get the Job Done
Jun 24, 2023
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 ReadingProduct Safety: What You Need to Know
Mar 28, 2023
No matter what they're purchasing, no one wants their products to be unsafe - it's a no-brainer! In the United States, there are several different product safety regulations that promotional produc...
Continue ReadingHow One Hour Can Determine Your Success
Mar 6, 2023
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 ...
Continue Reading8 Graphic Design Mistakes to Avoid
Feb 6, 2023
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 ReadingThe Secrets to Attracting Ideal Customers
Jan 23, 2023
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 ReadingUsing Customer Profiles to Find the Perfect Promo Products
Dec 10, 2022
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 Reading6 Helpful Tips to Address Unhappy Customers
Sep 12, 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...
Continue ReadingGraphic Design Terms Everyone Should Know
Sep 5, 2022
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...
Continue Reading6 Things You're Missing out on by Not Using Promotional Products
Jul 23, 2022
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 ReadingLeading the Workplace: How to Develop Your Leadership Skills
Jul 8, 2022
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 ReadingWhy You Should Be Having More Fun at Work
May 17, 2022
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 Reading6 Reasons You Need a Company Store
Apr 3, 2022
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...
Continue ReadingYour Graphic & Web Design Cheat Sheet
Jan 20, 2022
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 Benefits of Customer Loyalty Programs
Sep 12, 2021
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 ReadingHow Promo Products Can Tell Your Brand's Story
May 26, 2021
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 ReadingImprint Everything: A Guide to Printing Methods
Jan 2, 2021
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...
Continue Reading5 Simple Tips to Organize and Run Effective Meetings
Dec 4, 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 ReadingLanyards: Everything You Need to Know
Aug 9, 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 ...
Continue ReadingCustomer Experience + Branding: The Relationship Goals of Marketing
Jun 5, 2020
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 ReadingYour Brand Is Your Business - Market It!
Apr 23, 2020
As a marketing professional, you understand better than anyone the importance of establishing a distinct brand presence for your company. People gravitate to those they identify with and can trust ...
Continue ReadingGraphic Design Terms Everyone Should Know
Mar 25, 2020
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 yo...
Continue ReadingHow to Put Together an Onboarding Kit
Nov 16, 2019
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 Reading5 Fail-Proof Ideas for Your Business Instagram
Jun 18, 2019
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...
Continue ReadingBranding 101: What Makes a Brand Powerful
Jun 10, 2019
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...
Continue Reading4 Ways to Improve Communication
Apr 7, 2019
Have you ever had this conversation before? Them: "How are you?" You: "Yes." Or have you ever been in a meeting and realized you zoned out halfway through? Or how about when you're at the movie...
Continue Reading3 Things Every Busy Professional Needs
Mar 23, 2019
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...
Continue ReadingHow to Protect Your Business From Hackers
Feb 22, 2019
Business owners have a lot to lose in the event of an unfortunate data breach. From intellectual property to customer lists to bank account numbers, hackers have their eyes set on the most invaluab...
Continue ReadingBranding 101: Let’s Talk Logos
Feb 8, 2019
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 Reading5 Ways to Boost Employee Morale
Feb 1, 2019
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 ...
Continue ReadingHow to Juggle Work and Life Balance Like a Boss
Jan 18, 2019
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...
Continue ReadingAdvice for Getting the Most Out of a Business Trip
Dec 27, 2018
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...
Continue ReadingHow to Manage the Workload of a Leader
Dec 20, 2018
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 ReadingHow to Work Smarter, Not Harder
Sep 25, 2018
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 ReadingWhy You Need Promotional Products
Sep 11, 2018
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...
Continue Reading7 Ways to Instantly Make Your Website More User-Friendly
Sep 4, 2018
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 ReadingWhat Millennials Want (And How to Work With Them)
Jul 9, 2018
Many people agree that there is a high demand to diversify the workforce with young specialists bearing fresh ideas and new perspectives. Furthermore, we need to prepare this growing generation for...
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