Branding 101: What Makes a Brand Powerful

Mar 3

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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Why You Should Consider A New Hire Welcoming Kit

Feb 2

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...

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Using Customer Profiles to Find the Perfect Promo Products

Dec 12, 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 succ...

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Customer Experience + Branding: The Relationship Goals of Marketing

Aug 30, 2025

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...

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Your Product Decorating Questions Answered

Jul 10, 2025

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...

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Your Guide to Promotional Shirts

Jun 25, 2025

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...

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The Power of Promo: Why People Love Freebies

Apr 22, 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 ...

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Leading the Workplace: How to Develop Your Leadership Skills

Feb 10, 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...

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How to Make Rush Orders Less Stressful

Feb 3, 2025

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...

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Giving Back: The Importance of Corporate Social Responsibility

Jan 27, 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 ...

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The Best Apps For Organization

Jan 6, 2025

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 rem...

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The History of Promotional Products

Dec 16, 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...

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Why You Need Promotional Products

Aug 29, 2024

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 adv...

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Graphic Design Terms Everyone Should Know

Jul 2, 2024

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...

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7 Ways to Instantly Make Your Website More User-Friendly

Jun 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...

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6 Helpful Tips to Address Unhappy Customers

Apr 14, 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...

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6 Books That Every Business Owner Should Read

Dec 26, 2023

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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5 Simple Tips to Organize and Run Effective Meetings

Dec 4, 2023

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....

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Graphic Design Terms Everyone Should Know

Nov 27, 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 yo...

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How to Protect Your Business From Hackers

Oct 21, 2023

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...

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5 Fail-Proof Ideas for Your Business Instagram

Oct 13, 2023

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 h...

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8 Graphic Design Mistakes to Avoid

Aug 23, 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...

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Your Graphic & Web Design Cheat Sheet

Jul 2, 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...

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Your Brand Is Your Business - Market It!

May 26, 2023

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 ...

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How to Put Together an Onboarding Kit

May 19, 2023

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 ...

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6 Benefits of Customer Loyalty Programs

May 4, 2023

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 gene...

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How One Hour Can Determine Your Success

Jan 31, 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 ...

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5 Ways to Boost Employee Morale

Sep 26, 2022

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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Imprint Everything: A Guide to Printing Methods

Apr 17, 2022

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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4 Ways to Improve Communication

Jan 12, 2022

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...

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3 Things Every Busy Professional Needs

Dec 14, 2021

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...

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5 Healthy Tips for Business Trips

Oct 17, 2021

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,...

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16 Ways Color Affects Your Branding and Marketing

Jul 15, 2021

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...

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5 Invaluable Marketing Books to Help Grow Your Brand

Jul 1, 2021

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...

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6 Things You're Missing out on by Not Using Promotional Products

May 11, 2021

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...

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The Power of Perceived Value

May 4, 2021

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...

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

Jan 2, 2021

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...

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Advice for Getting the Most Out of a Business Trip

Jul 25, 2020

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...

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What Millennials Want (And How to Work With Them)

Jul 18, 2020

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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Corporate Social Responsibility and the Beauty of Giving Back

Jul 11, 2020

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...

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5 Tips for Boosting Social Media Engagement

Jun 26, 2020

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...

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How Promo Products Can Make a Lasting Impression

May 14, 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 ...

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

Apr 23, 2020

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...

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The 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 yo...

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Why You Should Be Having More Fun at Work

Feb 18, 2020

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 ...

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