Best Summer Promotional Products for Teams and Clients
Summer is a busy season for company events, outdoor gatherings, employee appreciation, conferences, golf outings, travel, and client touchpoints. It is also the season when promotional products can either be genuinely useful or completely forgotten. The biggest difference comes down to planning. A last-minute order often results in generic items that may check a box […]
Elevating Summer Events and Corporate Golf Outings with Branded Merchandise
Here in Appleton, summer has a way of sneaking up on us and slipping away just as quickly. We spend months waiting for it, and then suddenly sunsets get a little later, our calendars get fuller, and the warm days of summer are flying by. It’s part of why we don’t take this season for […]
America 250 Is Coming: How Businesses Can Prepare With the Right Promotional Products
Independence Day celebrations always feel big. Fireworks, parades, backyard cookouts, and crowded parks are part of the rhythm of summer in the United States. But this year will feel a little bigger. The United States turns 250 years old this July! Communities across the country are preparing for a year filled with festivals, historical events, […]
Keep Your Brand’s Momentum Going After Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day has come and gone. That means the candy is on clearance, and here in Wisconsin, we’re a little closer to spring! Even as the weather warms up, we’re going to hold onto Valentine’s Day’s reminders to slow down and show a little appreciation. A quick thank you. A thoughtful gesture. A simple way […]
Kick Off the Year Strong: How Branded Merchandise Can Support Your Q1 Goals
January always feels full of possibility, but it can be stressful, too. Some of that pressure is obvious as you set goals and map out plans. There’s a quieter, underlying pressure on the energy and expectations you set as well. Teams are coming back from time off, leadership is setting expectations, and decisions made in […]
Plan Your 2026 Promotional Calendar: Early Trends and Strategies for the New Year
Set Your Corporate Marketing Calendar for 2026 With Smart Planning, Fresh Trends, and Strategic Branded Merchandise As the year starts wrapping up, many teams naturally begin thinking about what’s ahead. New goals, new events, and new opportunities to show off their brand. A little planning now can help you avoid headaches later, from budget surprises, […]
Purpose-Driven Gifting: How to Align Corporate Gifts With Your Brand Values
Corporate Gifting Ideas 2025 That Build Loyalty, Showcase Purpose, and Strengthen Your Brand Corporate gifting has evolved far beyond holiday traditions and year-end appreciation. In 2025, the most successful businesses are embracing purpose-driven gifting; an approach where every gift reflects the values, priorities, and personality behind the brand. Whether your organization emphasizes sustainability, innovation, community […]
Make an Impact with Sustainable Corporate Gifts This Holiday Season
There are a few things you can count on every holiday season. Holiday movies and music on repeat, the panic of making sure you’ve got the holiday shopping complete, and piles of corporate gifts collecting dust on a desk, or quietly making their way to the office “freebie table.” It’s a familiar scene, and a […]
How to Save Money on Promotional Products: 6 Proven Strategies
When done well, promotional products and branded merchandise can do more than just get your logo out into the world. Branded merch can help you make real connections with the people that matter most to your organization. Whether you’re welcoming new hires, thanking clients, or gearing up for an event, the right promotional products can […]
Top 15 Trending Promotional Products That Deliver Real ROI:
Our Hottest Picks for Summer 2025 Getting a genuinely great promotional product can catch someone off guard in the best way. Maybe it’s a stylish hoodie, a cool speaker, or a water bottle they’ve seen all over TikTok. When it’s done right, it doesn’t feel like a giveaway; it feels like a gift. At Strategies, […]