Generation Z vs. Millennials: What’s the Difference?

Jun 12, 2025

We're all familiar with the stereotypes that characterize the millennial generation- avocado toast, “killing” chain restaurants, and being social media obsessed. But what actually defin...

How to Make Rush Orders Less Stressful

Feb 26, 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...

5 Ways to Boost Employee Morale

Dec 2, 2024

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 ...

How to Choose Uniforms the Whole Team Will Love

Nov 17, 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 &nd...

6 Reasons You Need a Company Store

Sep 21, 2024

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...

5 Invaluable Marketing Books to Help Grow Your Brand

Apr 7, 2024

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...

Your Guide to Decoration Methods: Part 1

Mar 9, 2024

How do you decide which type of decorating method to use when so many possibilities are available for customized apparel and products? Each decorating choice has various advantages. In this blog, w...

Decoration Methods, Simplified: Part II

Mar 2, 2024

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 ...

6 Helpful Tips to Address Unhappy Customers

Dec 11, 2023

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...

Graphic Design Terms Everyone Should Know

Aug 29, 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...

Leading the Workplace: How to Develop Your Leadership Skills

Apr 19, 2023

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...

Sustainability & Environmental Responsibility: Why it Matters

Feb 27, 2023

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 ...

How to Juggle Work and Life Balance Like a Boss

Feb 13, 2023

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...

How to Put Together an Onboarding Kit

Jan 30, 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 ...

5 Healthy Tips for Business Trips

Nov 24, 2022

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,...

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

Oct 11, 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...

The Best Apps For Organization

Jun 28, 2022

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...

8 Graphic Design Mistakes to Avoid

Apr 7, 2022

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...

The Power of Perceived Value

Mar 16, 2022

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...

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

Nov 4, 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...

How Promo Products Can Tell Your Brand's Story

Oct 21, 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...

Product Safety: What You Need to Know

Sep 1, 2021

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 ...

Advice for Getting the Most Out of a Business Trip

Aug 10, 2021

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...

Graphic Design Terms Everyone Should Know

Aug 2, 2021

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...

Corporate Social Responsibility and the Beauty of Giving Back

Jul 11, 2021

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...

Your Product Decorating Questions Answered

Jun 20, 2021

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...

How One Hour Can Determine Your Success

Jun 5, 2021

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 ...

9 Useful Apps for Sales & Marketing Professionals

May 7, 2021

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...

Using Customer Profiles to Find the Perfect Promo Products

Apr 1, 2021

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 ...

The Power of Promo: Why People Love Freebies

Mar 17, 2021

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 ...

How Promo Products Can Make a Lasting Impression

Mar 3, 2021

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 ...

Giving Back: The Importance of Corporate Social Responsibility

Jan 12, 2021

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 be an Empathetic Leader and Still Get the Job Done

Oct 3, 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...

Your Guide to Promotional Shirts

Jun 16, 2020

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...

How to Manage the Workload of a Leader

Jun 2, 2020

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...

6 Books That Every Business Owner Should Read

May 5, 2020

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...

5 Tips for Boosting Social Media Engagement

Feb 22, 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...

5 Fail-Proof Ideas for Your Business Instagram

Feb 15, 2020

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...

What Millennials Want (And How to Work With Them)

Jan 10, 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...

Branding 101: Let’s Talk Logos

Dec 19, 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...

5 Simple Tips to Organize and Run Effective Meetings

Nov 27, 2019

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....

Your Graphic & Web Design Cheat Sheet

Aug 26, 2019

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...

Customer Experience + Branding: The Relationship Goals of Marketing

Aug 11, 2019

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...

16 Ways Color Affects Your Branding and Marketing

Jul 21, 2019

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...

Branding 101: What Makes a Brand Powerful

Jun 1, 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...

7 Ways to Instantly Make Your Website More User-Friendly

May 25, 2019

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...

3 Things Every Busy Professional Needs

May 3, 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...

How to Protect Your Business From Hackers

Oct 7, 2018

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...

4 Steps to #Winning Social Media

Aug 18, 2018

Social media is one of the fastest growing and ever-changing media platforms in existence. What began as an online community for the younger generations, now encompasses billions of people across t...

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

Jun 29, 2018

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...

Why You Need Promotional Products

Jun 22, 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 adv...

Why You Should Be Having More Fun at Work

Jun 14, 2018

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 ...

Your Brand Is Your Business - Market It!

May 9, 2018

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 ...

4 Ways to Improve Communication

Apr 11, 2018

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...

How to Work Smarter, Not Harder

Jun 15, 2019

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...