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Never Cut Down on Branded Merch!
Hey, marketers….Recession in 2023? Umm…Maybe?
Thank goodness for Human Resources Teams!
Hey, HR Pros: Show me the company swag you sent out this year!
Here's why I'm curious: I've seen a big shift in my client base during the past year.
Renewal
What’s the #1 Trend in the Branded Merch Space for 2023?
Retail Brand Supremacy!
COUNTDOWN: What’s the #4 Trend in the Branded Merch Space for 2023?
Focus on the POSITIVE of Things!
This is Toby Flenderson’s desk.
Toby is the #HR rep for the Scranton branch of paper distributor Dunder Mifflin on The Office.
Be Different!
Came across this old school vending machine at a Chicago brewery.
It had been retrofitted to no longer offer spider rings in a clear plastic ball (remember those!) but instead to offer some inspiration in the form of a poem from a local poet.
Giving Voice to your Team
Do your quieter team members have a voice in your organization?
Last year the Printable team visited "The Office Experience" where the world of the TV show comes to life.
RETRO Obsession
A few years ago, I visited Las Vegas with my teenage daughter to celebrate her acceptance into college. Being a teenager, she has a pretty typical sweet tooth.
So when we passed by a store called I Love Sugar...we just had to go in.
Marketing Rule of 7’s
Hey, marketers, do you think the marketing rule of 7’s still applies today?
How Branded-Merch Boosts Morale
HR Folks: Is it possible to stem the tide of “quiet quitting” with high-end branded merch?
NO to Cash or Gift Cards this Holiday Gifting
HR Professionals: Please don’t give cash or gift cards to employees during Q4!
I think we all can agree that in this current economic climate its harder than ever to find and retain top talent.
So, it’s easy to think that a gift card or cash appreciation gift would be part of the retention elixir.
Let’s Get Cozy!
What’s reusable, warm and glows?
No, it’s not one of my patented Dad jokes, but rather words that describe the characteristics of the items in this super cool “Let’s Get Cozy” kit I recently received from my partners over at Hit Promotional Products.
Face palm!
I may have failed.
If the branded merch I sell to my clients ends up in a landfill or is left behind in a hotel room after an event, I have failed.
Your Personal Santa Service!
Hey Execs and HR Professionals: It’s time to order holiday gifts!
Co-Branding with Retail Brands
It's my job to stay in tune with branded merchandise trends.
Luci the Influencer
There's no better feeling than to see someone in your target audience enjoy the gift you've curated for them.
Game On!
Thank you Maple Ridge Farms, Jamie Johnson , and Jodie Schillinger, MAS for including me in your Football Game On Influencer mailer!
Something Special for the HOLIDAYS!
Hey Execs and HR Professionals: Let’s treat your employees to something special this year!
Top 5 Employee Holiday Gifts
Attention HR Folks with responsibility for year-end gifting:
Here are 5 products I think will make great employee holiday gifts:
Personal Responsibility
Have you done anything embarrassing lately that you’ve shared with your team to show personal responsibility/ show your vulnerability?