In recent years, the use of reusable or paper straws has spiked in the U.S. thanks to companies like Disney® - who conscientiously discontinued offering plastic straws to visitors in their theme parks - and retail outlets like coffee giant, Starbucks® who have been moving toward using only paper straws…
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Virtual trade shows have come a long way in the past five years. Due, in part, to COVID-19 restrictions and health concerns, taking what was previously an in-person event and transitioning to a virtual one is more widely accepted today. With enhanced marketing tools and promotional tools, virtual trade show…
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Put on your creative “thinking cap” for your next promotion, incentive, or giveaway event and take a look at the extensive headwear collection available from Vernon. With nearly limitless options from basic to completely custom to everything in-between, our selection of caps, beanies, visors, and more are sure to be…
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The golden rule of social media: It's about them, not about you. In a very broad sense, all content posted on social media can be viewed as either talking about yourself or sharing information that benefits others. To be a winner in the long term you need to be the…
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You’ve tried blogging, creating video content, and connecting with potential customers on social media. You’ve also gone the more traditional route with local print advertising and various sponsorships. Yet while those methods are important components of your overall advertising strategy, they are certainly not the only ways to spread…
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Since the 1850s companies have been giving away products with the purchase of a specific item. Some gifts were relevant, like Marlboro giving away ashtrays, while others seemed a little less applicable. I distinctly remember getting a free set of Pyrex bowls – with lids! – for opening my…
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Reusable water bottles are everywhere. Literally everywhere. From mass retailers and sporting events to the workplace and schools, it’s nearly impossible to step outside the home and not see someone carrying a water bottle. By now you know the importance of hydration for overall health benefits from increasing energy levels…
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Long gone are the days of running to the local department store to spend a few bucks on a cheap Halloween costume and maybe a plastic pumpkin to tote your Halloween goodies. Today, Halloween is the fourth most popular holiday for consumer spending behind Christmas, Thanksgiving, and Easter. More often…
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If you’re struggling in today’s difficult business climate with how to keep the marketshare you have and possibly grow your client base, you are certainly not alone. It can be overwhelming to worry about marketing yourself while you are simply trying to keep the business doors open. In response, what…
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