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by Samantha Sage When assisting new promotional product shoppers, "what color does your swag item or apparel need to be?" is always one of our first and most-asked questions to guide our item reco...
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by Samantha Sage Corporate golf tournaments and combined activity golf events are among the most popular types of fundraising and brand engagement events, offering a wealth of fun brand awareness ...
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by Samantha Sage Customized awards and plaques are a perfect branded item for businesses to recognize their employees, teams, and corporate branches for exceptional accomplishments. What better ...
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by Samantha Sage Custom branded promotional products are essentials in any marketer's toolkit - they are instrumental in getting your brand into new hands, and keeping your logo front of mind as a...
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Women's History Month Short Biography Margaret Custer Ford, a pioneer in women's business achievement by Nancy Gudekunst, MAS Here is my perspective on the story of how my mother built a ...
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by Samantha Sage Businesses use popular promotional items like pens, mugs, and stickers to get their name out there and grow their sales. While these items are effective marketing tools, many a...
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by Samantha Sage We're dedicated to growing Oregon local businesses with quality promotional products, custom decorated apparel, and customized awards. It's been our primary focus ever since ou...
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by Samantha Sage The holidays are quickly approaching - do you still need to get promotional gifts for your clients or employees? Have no fear - even with little time left, you can still find...
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by MARCO Ideas Unlimited Product Review Team Our modern world is full of demands on our time and energy - finding ways to relax and unwind is essential for maintaining productivity and overall ...
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by Samantha Sage In a world saturated with advertising and marketing messages, it's essential for businesses to find unique and effective ways to stand out. Promotional products have long been a s...
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by Samantha Sage Summer is already nearly upon us! If you need seasonal swag ideas for Summer 2023, it's always good to start with the current trends and hot new items that you're seeing on the st...
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By Samantha Sage If you're interested in custom embroidered merchandise for your business, especially if you're a Pacific Northwest local business, you may have noticed especially long lead tim...
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By Tom Gudekunst I have attended a lot of trade shows and recruiting events over the years and I've developed somewhat of a reputation as such. Colleagues and networking partners know I love to sh...
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By Nancy Gudekunst In preparing for the Holiday Season, it is important to consider your recipient when selecting gifts. When asked, many people state that they have everything they need, and ...
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By Nancy Gudekunst Why do contractors use imprinted products for construction projects? Is it worth the investment? Check out these creative ideas to help you stand out from the competition!...
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By Hannah Atkins If you are reading this via a mobile app, congratulations, you are part of the 85% of Americans who own a smartphone! The Pew Research Center reported in April of 2021 that 97% o...
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By Nancy Gudekunst If you've purchased promotional swag, you know there is a dizzying array of product options and imprint methods. How does one choose? Typically, price is a consideration, e...
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How to Design your Logo for Promotional Products By Tom Gudekunst; Co-authored by Alyson Hills-Martin Many times over the past 15 years I've had clients come to me with new, really great artwork....
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By Tom Gudekunst Kits have been used in the promotional industry for decades. A cohesive grouping of goodies is sure to please clients and employees alike. This blog will help you understand and ...
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Promotional Gifts for the Home By Nancy Gudekunst Realtors, home builders, service providers, and contractors all have occasions to give gifts to their customers and referral partners. Gifts can...
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By Ian Miller YOU CAN MERCHANDISE YOURSELF! Does your brand have what it takes to bring retail-looking swag to the table? OF COURSE, IT DOES! With creative items, designs and ideas &ndas...
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By Ian Miller Many real estate agents, mortgage professionals, and ancillary businesses especially in steaming hot markets like Portland, Seattle, and a vast majority of California, are seeing rec...
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By Tom Gudekunst Over the last several months we've all made changes. Some big and some small but almost certainly there have been adjustments to everyday life. There has been major volatility ...
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By Ian Miller Many companies are struggling to figure out how to help their communities during these times of change. Some are doing donation matching. Some are allowing time for employees to part...
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By Margaret Custer Ford, MAS Newly divorced, with little child support, I needed to earn money to take care of myself and two young kids, ages 1 and 3, but how? It was 1959. Women were making...
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By Tom Gudekunst Growing up, I spent years going to tradeshows with my mom and Grammy and around the office. I have been working in the promotional products industry for the last fifteen years....
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By Nancy Gudekunst We all get it. Endless come-ons arriving in the mailbox, sometimes the only mail, usually unwanted waste. Direct mail. So why does it keep coming? Because. . . it works! ...
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By Alyson Hills-Martin Whether or not you received your promotional product from the company at their store or from a tradeshow, there will come a day the product will no longer be of use. The ...
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By Ian Miller How can you gain band notoriety in a profitable fashion? Due to COVID-19 the music industry has now turned completely away from point-of-purchase setups. A vast majority of band m...
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By Margaret Custer Ford Specialty advertising is a cost-effective way to advertise your brand. In the sixties, most people smoked which made matchbooks more widely used. Advertising on a simpl...
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By Alyson Hills-Martin Eco-friendly products can replace plastic. Buzzwords regarding how the consumption and manufacturing of plastic are affecting the environment circulate, but what makes pl...
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By Tom Gudekunst For years top brands have used a promotional gift with purchase to woo new customers, and appreciate loyal clients. These can be small and inexpensive, or the kind of thing th...
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By Nancy Gudekunst Artwork used for promotional products can make the difference between a successful or disastrous result. Starting with the art is a good way to begin any swag campaign. Help...
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By Alyson Hills-Martin Think about the last trade show you attended, what promotional product did you take home? What branded item do you still use? Asking these questions before deciding on a ...
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By Nancy Gudekunst Cost per impression ($) = Advertising cost ($) / Number of Impressions (#) Think about the different advertising methods you can spend budget on. Do you know where you get ...
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