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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Great employers know that happy employees who feel valued and appreciated are the most productive and engaged employees. In fact, a study from Warwick University in the UK suggests that employees work more effectively, creatively, and collaboratively and are 12% more effective when they are happy. …
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As many school-age kids have headed back to the classroom - or to their laptops on the couch - anxiety for some has reached its peak. The many distractions that can and do occur while trying to focus on schoolwork can be super stressful on kids of all ages. This…
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As one of the top-selling promo product categories, it would seem that most people already know that incorporating apparel into your promotions is an effective way to get your message across. From trendy new products to high-tech gadgets to tried-and-true merchandise like caps and t-shirts, no doubt there is an…
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For most of us, summer and fall seasons are the perfect times for outdoor gatherings, reunions, and sports. Of course, with COVID-19 making us continually aware of safety concerns and the need for social distancing, much of our group activity has been curtailed or canceled altogether. But that doesn't mean…
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“Going green” isn’t just the in-thing to do for the environment, it’s also the right thing to do for your business. Nearly 70% of consumers in the US and Canada think it is important that a brand is sustainable or eco-friendly, according to a study conducted by the National Retail…
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NEWTON, IA—The Vernon Company has been named one of the 2020 Top 40 Distributors in the promotional products industry by the Advertising Specialty Institute’s (ASI) Counselor magazine. With a 5-year annual average growth rate of 4%, Vernon is 27th on the annual list of top-ranking industry organizations. “We are…
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Many businesses today miss the opportunity to extend their brand beyond their walls. Whether you run a restaurant, bakery, or grocery store, there are a number of ways you can remind customers who you are and what your business represents. Business owners need to look at the business from top…
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Think fast! What color is the sky to every 5-year-old artist? Water? The ribbon we all hope to win? Every "It's a boy!" balloon in the gift shop? The Democratic National Convention? Elvis's suede shoes? You guessed it; we're not talking about something old, or something new, not something borrowed,…
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