Alyssa Mertes
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Alyssa Mertes

Alyssa Mertes is an expert on branded swag. She's done it all, from uncovering the world's first custom tote bag to interviewing the designer who created AC/DC's logo. Her work has been featured on several podcasts and media websites.

Industry Insights

33 Stats About Personalized Gifts & Favors for Milestone Events

Weddings, birthdays, prom, graduations, baby showers… there are a ton of milestone events in one person’s lifetime. You can make these boring, run-of-the-mill moments, or you can celebrate how special…

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Bigger, Bolder, Better: The New Quality Logo Products Website

In 2017, Sheryl Crow had this to say to the world…”A change would do you good. I think a change would do you good.” Unfortunately, the pop star isn’t here…

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How Do You Customize Your Lunch Bag?

Lunch was everyone’s favorite subject in school. You’d sit down, dive into that PB&J, and show off your sweet lunch bag or box at the cafeteria table. That’s how it…

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Industry Insights

How to Customize Your Golf Gear

Do you have a golf outing around the corner? Perhaps you work for a course and want some cool stuff with your logo to sell. Either way, custom golf gear…

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Industry Insights

How to Customize Notebooks

In high school, we’d use sharpies to doodle smiley faces or our crush’s initials on the front of our notebooks. Now as adults we want that same DIY vibe, but…

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Company News

Welcome to the Quality Logo Products: Robert Aviles

Have you ever played the game The Last of Us? One of the main characters, Joel, is a resourceful hero with a pretty cool beard. That basically sums up Robert…

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Company News

Congrats to the Winners of the 2020 Supplier Awards

A business, no matter what they do, cannot survive without their suppliers. Think of a restaurant. Where does all that food, napkins, and condiments come from? Suppliers. How about a…

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Company News

Welcome to the Quality Logo Products Team: Darian Morel

Why should the celebrities get all the interviews? Some of the biggest superstars are right here at the Quality Logo Products® office, and they deserve their moment to shine. And…

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Company News

Welcome to the Quality Logo Products Team: Aly Johnson

New Year’s is right around the corner, and our resolution for 2020 is to grow the Quality Logo Products team. It looks like we’re off to pretty good start with…

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Marketing

Goodbye, Sore Shoulders! Here’s the Right Way to Fill Swag Bags

If you’re hosting a trade show, 5K, or any other big event, it’s a good idea to offer swag bags to the people who attend. After all, everyone loves going…

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Company News

Quality Logo Products Ranks as 36th Promo Distributor for 2019

Any business owner wants to see their company grow. It’s like Groot in the movie Guardians of the Galaxy. He starts as a small little seedling, but eventually grows into…

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Industry Insights

How to Customize Flashlights

You can brand just about anything – t-shirts, water bottles, cows. Why should flashlights be any different? It just takes the right design to make yours look awesome! Do you…

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Industry Insights

How to Customize Phone Stands

Are you a tech company with a trade show around the corner? Maybe you’re a non-profit whose mission is safe driving. Either way, customized phone stands are a great way…

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Company News

Welcome to the Quality Logo Products Team: Kymber Dymond

At Quality Logo Products, we take a page from Rihanna’s book and only add employees to our team if they…shine bright like a diamond. That’s why we’re so excited to…

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Industry Insights

How to Customize Dog Leashes, Bowls, & Other Pet Accessories

Are you looking for something new at your pet store? Maybe you want a few branded products to raise funds for your animal shelter or grooming service. Either way, custom…

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Industry Insights

How to Customize Tape Measures

Do you work for a construction company that’s building the next great skyscraper? Maybe you’re a realtor who wants to help your clients figure out the exact dimensions of their…

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Welcome to the Quality Logo Products Team: Grant Adams

Cool people are hard to come by. That’s why it’s so awesome to work with all the fabulous folks at Quality Logo Product®. Now there’s Grant Adams who fits right…

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Industry Insights

How to Customize Hand Sanitizer

Hand sanitizers can be found everywhere. They sit on the booths at trade shows, decorate the tables at community events, and are even sometimes offered as wedding favors. No matter…

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Industry Insights

Win Over the Crowd! Tips for Using Promotional Products at Your Next Trade Show

Did you just buy trade show giveaways to hand out at your booth? If so, this one’s for you! You want a good ROI from your swag, right? Well, it’s…

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Industry Insights

How to Customize Travel Mugs

There are a million reasons why you may need wholesale coffee travel mugs. Maybe your wedding’s around the corner and you need cool favors for your guests. It could be…

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Company News

Welcome to the Quality Logo Products Team: Amanda Arndt

Some people are like the real versions of emojis. They’re vibrant, animated, and so much fun to interact with. Amanda Arndt, our newest Sales Assistant, is just like that! Meet…

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Industry Insights

How to Customize Umbrellas

Are you looking for unique wedding favors? Maybe you want a new way to advertise your business. Whatever the case, there’s nothing more memorable than a stylish umbrella with a…

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Industry Insights

How to Customize Coolers

A portable cooler can be the star of the show at any barbecue or tailgate. People gather around it to talk, eat, and laugh, and with a good design, you…

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Company News

Welcome to the Quality Logo Products Team: Hayley Kitahata

There are people out there who are secretly superheroes – just look at Bruce Wayne or Peter Parker. While they arguably aren’t real, your mind might be blown to hear…

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