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Sustainable Swag: Why Eco-Friendly Merch Is Non-Negotiable in 2025

By Amanda Hofman, Chief Swag Officer and Branded Merchandise Expert Let’s get one thing straight: sustainability in branded merch isn’t just a nice-to-have anymore. It’s a must. We’re long past the days when giveaways could be wasteful and no one batted an eye. Today’s consumers—and your community—care about what your merch says and what it […]

𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐧

By Amanda Hofman, Chief Swag Officer and Branded Merchandise Expert 𝘉𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘯 𝘏𝘢𝘳𝘰𝘭𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘶𝘳𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘊𝘳𝘢𝘺𝘰𝘯 – the power of merch imaginationHarold had a crayon. It was branded.It had the logo. It had the tagline.𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐧’𝐭 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐨 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐭. So he drew a better idea:🖍️ Stylish merch that matched their […]

Elevate Your Trade Show Game: Why Swag Should Be a Power Player in 2025

By Amanda Hofman, Chief Swag Officer and Branded Merchandise Expert Are your 2025 trade show goals locked in? Great. But beware—poorly planned merch might just sink your strategy ☠️🏴‍☠️. Smart, stylish swag isn’t fluff—it acts like a second sales team. With the right branded merch, your brand becomes omnipresent—in hallway chats, coffee breaks, and even […]

Your Merch Should Feel Like a T-Shirt Cannon at a Pep Rally

By Amanda Hofman, Chief Swag Officer and Branded Merchandise Expert Let’s get one thing straight: Your branded merch shouldn’t whisper. It should roar. It should feel like a T-shirt cannon at a pep rally—Not like, “Hey, we made you a pen.”Not like, “Here’s a stress ball you’ll lose in your bag.” We’re talking: 𝐓-𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐭. 𝐆𝐮𝐧. […]

How to Stay Top of Mind in a World of Distraction: The Power of Branded Merch People Actually Love

By Amanda Hofman, Chief Swag Officer and Branded Merchandise Expert As a business owner, your number one job is simple (but not easy): Stay top of mind. But in reality, you’re not just competing with other brands. You’re up against: So how do you break through the noise? Make Your Branded Merch Unmissable If you’re […]