By Amanda Hofman, Chief Swag Officer and Branded Merchandise Expert Some collaborations turn into real friendships. This one did. Working with 𦬠Joseph Cope, M.Ed. â The Empathy Guy, we got to witness what fierce empathy truly looks like in action. Joseph brings heart, strength, and authenticity to everything he does. If you ever get […]
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Retiring the Junk Swag Era: Why Your Branded Merch Deserves Better
By Amanda Hofman, Chief Swag Officer and Branded Merchandise Expert Your brand, looking at that new merch idea like Taylor looking at Travis. đđLetâs retire the junk swag era. The End of Forgettable Swag A foam finger? A plastic water bottle?A stress ball thatâs been stress-ing since 2014? Itâs giving âReputation (Corporate Edition).â For too […]
Safe Brands Fade. Bold Merch Builds Love.
By Amanda Hofman, Chief Swag Officer and Branded Merchandise Expert Playing it safe is how brands disappear. âSafeâ is the logo slapped on every stiff t-shirt, pen, and notepad.The same tote, printed the same way, year after year. Thatâs not safe â itâs invisible. đť No one falls in love with something as stale as […]
The Smart Way to Choose Trade Show Giveaways (That Actually Drive Leads)
By Amanda Hofman, Chief Swag Officer and Branded Merchandise Expert The #1 question I get before every trade show:âWhat should we print for giveaways?â And 90% of brands start here for the wrong reason. Before you choose anything, ask this instead:đ Are you chasing brand recognitionâor actual leads? If your goal is just brand recognition, […]
Airline Merch Just Got an Upgrade â Courtesy of Spanx and Delta Air Lines âď¸
By Amanda Hofman, Chief Swag Officer and Branded Merchandise Expert When two Atlanta icons team up, you know itâs 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 […]
Inside Our Merch Lab: âCapture Positivityâ for Rashmi Gill đ¸
By Amanda Hofman, Chief Swag Officer and Branded Merchandise Expert When it comes to branded merch, the best pieces tell a story â 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 â and What It Teaches Us About Branded Merch
By Amanda Hofman, Chief Swag Officer and Branded Merchandise Expert Iâve loved personalized gifts since I was a little girl. My mom had a thing for names. Sheâd light up when she found a mug, keychain, or sweatshirt with mine or my brotherâs name on it â her vacation specialty. But the real thrill was […]
Keep Your Merch Alive: Why Branded Swag Needs Care (Like a Tamagotchi đŁ)
By Amanda Hofman, Chief Swag Officer and Branded Merchandise Expert Your branded merchandise is like a Tamagotchi.If no one touches it, it dies. đ For anyone who missed the 90s crazeâTamagotchis were tiny digital pets you had to feed, play with, and care for. Ignore them, and⌠well, they didnât make it. Your company swag […]
Swag That Slaps: Inside Our Merch Lab đĽ
By Amanda Hofman, Chief Swag Officer and Branded Merchandise Expert Some branded merch doesnât just sit in a drawerâit sparks conversations. We created this drop for our client Femina Physical Therapy, a womenâs health brand thatâs smart, cheeky, and completely unafraid to talk about what others wonât. This isnât your average giveaway tee. This merch […]
Chiquitaâs 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 bananaâand honestly, itâs a-peeling. â ď¸ 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 […]
