By Amanda Hofman, Chief Swag Officer and Branded Merchandise Expert When two Atlanta icons team up, you know it’s going to be good. Spanx and Delta Air Lines just redefined what branded merch can look (and feel) like. Two brands built on comfort.Two definitions of confidence.One very stylish takeoff. This collaboration proves that corporate swag […]
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Inside Our Merch Lab: “Capture Positivity” for Rashmi Gill 📸
By Amanda Hofman, Chief Swag Officer and Branded Merchandise Expert When it comes to branded merch, the best pieces tell a story — and this one starts with photographer Rashmi Gill, who sees the world through light, emotion, and timing. We designed a custom notebook for Rashmi that captures her creative philosophy and turns it […]
The Joy of Personalized Gifts — and What It Teaches Us About Branded Merch
By Amanda Hofman, Chief Swag Officer and Branded Merchandise Expert I’ve loved personalized gifts since I was a little girl. My mom had a thing for names. She’d light up when she found a mug, keychain, or sweatshirt with mine or my brother’s name on it — her vacation specialty. But the real thrill was […]
Keep Your Merch Alive: Why Branded Swag Needs Care (Like a Tamagotchi 🐣)
By Amanda Hofman, Chief Swag Officer and Branded Merchandise Expert Your branded merchandise is like a Tamagotchi.If no one touches it, it dies. 💀 For anyone who missed the 90s craze—Tamagotchis were tiny digital pets you had to feed, play with, and care for. Ignore them, and… well, they didn’t make it. Your company swag […]
Swag That Slaps: Inside Our Merch Lab 💥
By Amanda Hofman, Chief Swag Officer and Branded Merchandise Expert Some branded merch doesn’t just sit in a drawer—it sparks conversations. We created this drop for our client Femina Physical Therapy, a women’s health brand that’s smart, cheeky, and completely unafraid to talk about what others won’t. This isn’t your average giveaway tee. This merch […]
Chiquita’s Banana Backpack: A Masterclass in Bold Branded Merch
By Amanda Hofman, Chief Swag Officer and Branded Merchandise Expert Chiquita made a backpack that basically turns you into a walking banana—and honestly, it’s a-peeling. ☠️ They took that tiny blue sticker we all know and turned it into fashion:cheery, cheeky, and completely impossible to miss. This yellow drop from Chiquita is giving big banana […]
Why “One-Size-Fits-All” Is the Enemy of Good Branded Merchandise
By Amanda Hofman, Chief Swag Officer and Branded Merchandise Expert When it comes to branded merchandise, “one-size-fits-all” is a myth—and a mistake. Your company swag shouldn’t fit everyone.It should fit someone. The Problem with “Universal” Swag Most companies choose merchandise that pleases the widest audience:🔥 The classic unisex T-shirt🔥 The logo coffee mug🔥 The same […]
Merch in the Wild: When Branded Merch Is Too Hot to Scroll Past
By Amanda Hofman, Chief Swag Officer and Branded Merchandise Expert Every now and then, a piece of branded merch pops up that stops you mid-scroll.The kind of swag that makes you say: “Wait—who made that?” That’s exactly what happened when I saw Diaspora Co.’s “Hella Spicy” tote bag. A Masterclass in Bold, Branded Merch Diaspora […]
When Life Gets Chaotic, Branded Merch Keeps Me Grounded
By Amanda Hofman, Chief Swag Officer and Branded Merchandise Expert October is chaos, and honestly—I live here now. This month, I’m deep in the whirlwind of NYC high school admissions.We’re talking: All while running a business. Because work doesn’t stop just because life gets loud. Balancing Business and Real Life Owning a business while navigating […]
Think of Swag as Your Brand’s Dating Profile
By Amanda Hofman, Chief Swag Officer and Branded Merchandise Expert When it comes to branded merchandise, the goal isn’t just to exist—it’s to connect. Think of your swag as your brand’s dating profile. It’s your first impression, your way of saying, “Hey, this is who we are—want to know more?” Great Swag Flirts (in the […]
