Jamie S. Young of Jamie Young Swag & Strategy tells us how an embroidery project almost went south after switching contract decorators for a reorder. Young vowed to stick to her original source going forward for this particular project, but here’s how she stepped in to keep her client happy…
Read MoreApple Patent Hints at Some Pretty Cool Capabilities for iPhone MagSafe Cases
A recently approved patent shows that Apple is looking for ways to use its new MagSafe technology. It could, for example, tell the iPhone that there’s a case present, allowing it to push its processor harder to improve performance while protecting the user from the excess heat…
Read MoreA Few Things to Keep In Mind for Last-Minute Holiday Promo Orders
Hopefully, most of your holiday orders are already taken care of to beat the shipping crunch from the surge in online shopping. But we all know there’s going to be rush orders from customers getting a late start. And, this year especially, these holiday and seasonal promotions will need to be effective and memorable…
Read More3 Tips for Great Food Promotions
In a world that’s changing nonstop, we all need something constant. Is there anything more constant in this topsy-turvy world than free food being the greatest gift you can receive? Friends, there is not. For as long as human beings roam the world, whether it’s on the subway on their way to work or just from the kitchen to their desk where they are working from home, the gift of free food will always be the apex…
Read MoreFacilisgroup Team Positioned for Growth in 2021 With Strategic Hires
Following months of industry uncertainty, Facilisgroup, St. Louis, has moved forward with strategic hiring activities aimed at strengthening the company from the core and enhancing overall efficiency as it heads into the new year. “As Facilisgroup continues to evolve as a company, it’s crucial that we are providing our partners the best support, in addition…
Read MoreCoachella Released a Branded Apparel Line in Absence of In-Person Festival
Coachella is just as much a brand as it is an event for people to go see music and other live performances. And the festival organizers—especially this year since people couldn’t get to the valley—need to keep that brand top of mind and relevant. So they launched a line of branded apparel…
Read MoreOld Spice’s Social Media White Elephant Gift Exchange Was a Branded Merchandise Extravaganza
With most people still working from home these days, Old Spice is bringing the tradition of a White Elephant gift exchange online. The top prize is a man cave valued at $13,000, complete with an Old Spice branded billiards table, a flat-screen TV, and all kinds of other Old Spice gear…
Read MoreEpson Introduces UV Flatbed Printer for Outdoor Signage, Promotional Goods and More
Epson introduced the SureColor V7000—its first UV flatbed printer designed for printing high quality outdoor signage, promotional goods and more. Delivering bright, colorful, tactile prints with low graininess and smooth gradation, the ultra-productive SureColor V7000 4×8’ printer brings a new level of image quality, productivity and convenience to print service providers. Capable of printing on…
Read MoreGive the Gift of Safety This Holiday Season
Forbes labeled 2020 as the Zoom Era, meaning people are glued to their devices since their main means of communication is video conferences for business meetings, gatherings with friends and family, and even workouts with their favorite instructors. While the convenience is there, the privacy may not be. Uncovered webcams can leave people vulnerable to…
Read MoreThe Indianapolis Colts’ Rookie-Sensation Kicker Is Already a Branded Merchandise Wizard
Rodrigo Blankenship has recognized the incredible branding potential of his signature look, leaning fully into his status as the NFL’s No. 1 Top Bespectacled Kicker. Just a few months into his rookie season, “Hot Rod” already has his own branded merchandise store (tagline: “Respect the Specs”) filled with a whole bunch of clever designs…
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