by Ashley Bellow | Oct 6, 2022 | Industry Trends, Marketing Inspiration
The no-contact business card of the century. The magic, the mystifying, the incredible… The QR Code! QR (quick response) codes were developed in 1994 by a Japanese engineer for the purpose of tracking parts in car factories. Source: Forbes They gained more...
by Ashley Bellow | Sep 29, 2022 | Industry Trends, Marketing Inspiration
A branding guide is a necessity when it comes to marketing your business effectively. It helps users connect with the brand by giving a consistent image, logo, color scheme, and font. On their own, each of these elements can be identified separately; however together...
by Bille Forman | Sep 13, 2022 | Industry Trends, Top 25
It’s the beginning of September, meaning that fall is here (at least, it will be officially on the 22nd)! Pumpkins are already hitting local grocery stores, and coffee shops are filled with the scent of pumpkin spice lattes. For August’s most popular...
by Bille Forman | Aug 11, 2022 | Industry Trends, Top 25
As we move into August, the promise of autumn grows closer, and school has now started. With that, we are seeing a seasonal shift in the products that have made it to the top of the list this month. The usual suspects are still prominent: bags, shirts, and pens....
by Ashley Bellow | Jun 6, 2022 | Industry Trends, SAGE Stores
If you’ve been in the promotional products industry for a minute, you’ve probably heard some talk about company stores and how they can be a great way to help your clients keep their branding consistent while ordering uniforms, selling merch, incentivizing teams, and...
by Caitlin Flynt | May 3, 2022 | Industry Trends, Marketing Inspiration, Promotional Product Ideas
Now more than ever, giving back matters to consumers. Customers are urging companies to incorporate social responsibility efforts into their business plans, and their shopping decisions are influenced by whether a company gives back. People naturally want to feel good...