9 Useful Apps for Sales & Marketing Professionals

Feb 1

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...

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Your Guide to Promotional Shirts

Jan 4

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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Customer Experience + Branding: The Relationship Goals of Marketing

May 10, 2024

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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Branding 101: What Makes a Brand Powerful

Nov 1, 2023

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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Corporate Social Responsibility and the Beauty of Giving Back

Sep 11, 2023

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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6 Books That Every Business Owner Should Read

May 8, 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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How One Hour Can Determine Your Success

Apr 24, 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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How to Manage the Workload of a Leader

Mar 26, 2023

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...

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Sustainability & Environmental Responsibility: Why it Matters

Feb 25, 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 ...

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Product Safety: What You Need to Know

Jan 28, 2023

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 ...

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The Secrets to Attracting Ideal Customers

Jan 14, 2023

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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Advice for Getting the Most Out of a Business Trip

Oct 9, 2022

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

Sep 24, 2022

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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How Promo Products Can Make a Lasting Impression

Sep 17, 2022

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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Graphic Design Terms Everyone Should Know

Aug 18, 2022

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 Juggle Work and Life Balance Like a Boss

Jun 12, 2022

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...

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How to Protect Your Business From Hackers

May 29, 2022

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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The Power of Perceived Value

Apr 6, 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...

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

Feb 21, 2022

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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The Best Apps For Organization

Feb 6, 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...

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Imprint Everything: A Guide to Printing Methods

Jan 30, 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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How to Choose Uniforms the Whole Team Will Love

Jan 8, 2022

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...

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6 Benefits of Customer Loyalty Programs

Dec 10, 2021

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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Your Product Decorating Questions Answered

Dec 2, 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...

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The Power of Promo: Why People Love Freebies

Sep 22, 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 ...

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How to Put Together an Onboarding Kit

Sep 14, 2021

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

Aug 9, 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 History of Promotional Products

Apr 30, 2021

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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8 Graphic Design Mistakes to Avoid

Nov 1, 2020

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

Oct 25, 2020

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...

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Giving Back: The Importance of Corporate Social Responsibility

Sep 11, 2020

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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5 Invaluable Marketing Books to Help Grow Your Brand

May 9, 2020

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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5 Fail-Proof Ideas for Your Business Instagram

Apr 18, 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...

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

Mar 12, 2020

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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5 Simple Tips to Organize and Run Effective Meetings

Mar 5, 2020

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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Lanyards: Everything You Need to Know

Jan 29, 2020

When it's time to choose the perfect lanyard for your company or organization, you may not be aware of all the things to consider when purchasing your new supplies. Lanyards come in many different ...

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Why You Need Promotional Products

Dec 9, 2019

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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Your Graphic & Web Design Cheat Sheet

Dec 2, 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...

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5 Healthy Tips for Business Trips

Oct 13, 2019

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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6 Helpful Tips to Address Unhappy Customers

Sep 28, 2019

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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4 Ways to Improve Communication

Sep 21, 2019

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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Graphic Design Terms Everyone Should Know

Sep 14, 2019

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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3 Things Every Busy Professional Needs

Aug 2, 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...

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4 Steps to #Winning Social Media

Jul 26, 2019

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...

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What Millennials Want (And How to Work With Them)

Jan 21, 2019

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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Why You Should Be Having More Fun at Work

Nov 3, 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 ...

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16 Ways Color Affects Your Branding and Marketing

Oct 27, 2018

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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Branding 101: Let’s Talk Logos

Oct 12, 2018

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...

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Your Brand Is Your Business - Market It!

Jun 5, 2019

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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