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On April 4th, 2021Does the forecast call for rain? Make the most of the downpour by hiding under an inverted umbrella!…
I’m an advertising junky. Don’t get me wrong, I fast forward through commercials with my DVR like everybody else, but truly clever advertising doesn’t just get my attention, as a marketer: it fascinates me. Every once in a while an ad campaign transcends from being…
It feels good to learn a new skill, discover a new book, or connect with someone with similar interests. Online blogs are some of the best places to get inspiration even when you don’t think you need it. Some of the most interesting blogs, however,…
Now that the holiday craze has come to a close and everyone has rang in the New Year, it’s time to celebrate the real main event in January: the 125th anniversary of the drinking straw patent! Thanks to Marvin Stone, the drinking straw was patented…
As a fan of promotional merchandise and an even bigger fan of The Hobbit, this topic is doubly relevant to my interests! As you can imagine, there’s thousands and thousands of dollars’ worth of movie merchandise out there for The Hobbit, but you have to…
Let’s just get this out of the way so you all know my position: Thomas Edison was a jerk. Really, just a horrible man; a real knee-biter. And yes, I know, on the internet that’s not exactly a unique or novel opinion, especially with the…
Wedding favors can be one of the most expensive parts of a wedding, especially when you’ve invited a hundred or more guests. The cost adds up quickly. You’re in the minority if money is no object for the tokens of your appreciation. If you’ve got…
Back in April, I put together a post using 20 absolutely ridiculous spam comments intercepted by the Quality Logo Product Blog’s spam filters. Everyone seemed to enjoy it. So, I continued to save the most bizarre, nonsensical, and downright awkward spam comments in hopes of…
When is the last time you thought about boy bands? Was it the late 90’s/early 2000’s when the Backstreet Boys, *NSYNC, and 98° were all over the radio? Perhaps it was five minutes ago while you were jamming to the latest track from Korean boy…
It’s incredible when a well-known brand is able to change up their advertising strategy, whether it’s a new slogan or logo, and come out unscathed by the general public. Seriously, people connect with their favorite brands and change is hard. That’s why we should all…
It goes without saying that Warner Bros. has experienced great success with the Dark Knight brand since Christopher Nolan’s cinematic series debuted with Batman Begins in 2005. But, I’m not here to talk about Warner Bros. Rather, I’d like to take a look at Batman…
High school homecoming is a magical evening filled with unforgettable memories with friends where everyone gets all dolled up, dances the night away, celebrates your school, and gets some sweet free swag out of the deal. Or as I remember it, a whole lot of…
Remember flipping through the latest edition of the Guinness World Record Book back in elementary school and learning about the man with the longest fingernails or the lady who can pop her eyeballs out the farthest? Back then you probably weren’t searching for the pages…
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Get this, Halloween isn’t limited to passing out candy and costume contests. In fact, it’s an excellent time of year for your company to throw a promotion. While your competitors are off chasing their latest sugar high, you can rally your employees together and put…
I know plenty of people who collect miniatures, or at least utter the words “Oh, that’s so cute!” when they see small versions of recognizable objects. Granted, most of those people are women, but that doesn’t mean anything. Anyone could enjoy these miniature promo items!…
Ah, the 90s … a time when the Bulls, Looney Tunes, R.Kelly, and naturally, Space Jam, were at their prime. Besides its predecessor Who Framed Roger Rabbit? in 1988, Space Jam was the second movie ever to combine cartoons and live action for a full-length…
As technology continues to develop our attention span will deteriorate, and in some cases it already has started. Your company has one shot to attract customers’ attention on television. What’s your strategy? Chances are you figure that the more unique (i.e. obnoxious) your ad is,…
Sorry Kevin Costner, but we don’t live in a “build it and they will come” society. Any good business owner knows that you have to do some serious marketing and relationship building if you want your company to still be around many years down the…
If you didn’t already know, each year the small town of Britt, Iowa hosts the National Hobo Convention. This convention has been held since 1900, and each year hoboes from east to west ride the rails into Britt in order to enjoy some free food…
I would define what a hipster is, but that would just make them mad. Basically, they’re 20- and 30-somethings who reject mainstream culture, because it’s mainstream which creates a subculture that has become trendy which, by definition, is mainstream. So there’s that. They’re an appealing…
You’re probably loyal to at least a few specific brands – Pepsi or Coke, McDonald’s or Burger King, Advil or Tylenol, for example. But are you an advocate to the extent that you would literally brand yourself with a tattoo of their logo? I’m guessing…
Outdoor festivals, concerts, and county fairs draw huge crowds — we’re talking thousands (and sometimes tens of thousands) of people. If you’re not taking advantage of such an ample advertising opportunity, then you should consider it in the future! Let’s use the music festival Lollapalooza…
A few weeks ago, I wrote a guest post on using cause marketing to promote your brand rather than just using the same old promotional ideas. One of the comments reminded me of a great cause that I’ve always admired. Tide deserves a pat on…
Month after month, mood color-changing items make an appearance on our top-selling products lists. It’s easy to understand their appeal; what’s not to like about a pencil or stadium cup that changes color? That’s awesome! Color-changing items also give your clients extra incentive to hold…
Are you in the market for a trendy, fun promotional item? Perhaps you’ve used cap pens and stress balls in the past, but now you want to get a little bit bolder with your giveaway items. Fear not, friends. As you know, a bunch of…
Many of the questions we get here at Quality Logo Products® are about our setup fees: Why do you charge one? What’s it for? And why do I need to pay for separate ones for each item? There’s so much you need to know! Want…
The mother of all conventions is the San Diego Comic Con, which often hosts Hollywood types who want to screen footage from their movies or television shows. With more than a quarter million visitors each year, it’s no wonder that exhibitors hit the jackpot with…
Sure, all of us here at Quality Logo Products are a bunch of marketing nerds, and most likely those of you reading this blog are marketing nerds yourselves . But is the world of marketing appealing to general audiences? Apparently. We’ve done a slogan quiz…
A well-organized, noticeable trade show booth isn’t as easy to pull off as you’d think. How is it possible to stand out among the aisles? What does it take to draw people in, make a connection, and ask for the business? Besides the relevance of…
The other day, while looking up showtimes for my fourth viewing of The Avengers and deciding whether it was worth seeing again in 3D (if you’re wondering, it was), I noticed an online advertisement for a screening of Frankenstein, the award-winning play that ran for…
How can you save money and increase idea flow while still growing your company? You can start by checking out what larger companies are doing in their marketing and business models, and then tweaking it to align with your company. After all, why make the…
Music can be a pretty powerful thing. Who amongst us hasn’t bawled like a baby when Celine Dion’s “My Heart Will Go On” comes on? How many can resist the first few chords of “Dust in the Wind?” There’s a reason we all have earbuds…
Have you ever looked a product and thought, “That coffee pot looks happy because it seems to be smiling at me” or, “Man that car sure looks mean”? I know I have on more than one occasion, but I just thought it was my imagination…
If you’ve read any of my previous articles, you know I’m big into fundraising and helping out with special causes (like Relay for Life, cancer awareness, and community fundraising). It’s not as easy as it sounds to raise money for a special cause. People can…
Walt Disney World has been a source of entertainment for young and old since 1971. That’s over 30 years of pure magic! There’s something fun to do at Disney World, no matter who you are and what you enjoy. Are you a fan of the…
You may have learned about our five senses way back in elementary school, probably on the same day your teacher covered addition or subtraction with double digits (seriously, look back at your notes, you’ll see it there). Although this is useful information, did you know…
The very first television commercial on the air was a short spot for the Bulova Watch Company in 1941. It was on the air before Mount Rushmore was completed and before Neil Armstrong walked on the moon. You can say that commercial advertising is as…
Online grocer Peapod is one of those sleeper companies in my eyes — I honestly forgot they existed. Despite the fact that Peapod was founded in 1989 in Evanston, Illinois (years before the internet came into its own), I assumed they went under during the…
Knowing (and remembering) the lingo of an industry can be difficult enough to make anyone’s head spin. The marketing and advertising industry is no exception to this rule; there’s so much jargon and terminology to keep anyone busy for years trying to memorize it all!…
If you thought your business’s Facebook page was the coolest one out there, check out what Marvel is doing for The Avengers and think again. It’s safe to say Marvel is spending a ton of money on all kinds of advertising for this movie, social…
Cancer doesn’t care if we oppose it or not, but those suffering from it do care. So, to make a difference, we can participate in fundraisers and raise money for cancer treatments and further research. One of these amazing cancer fundraisers is called Relay For…
A few months back I wrote a post about how Monday sucks and how you can make it suck less. But while Monday still sucks, Tuesday sucks even more. Think about it: you’re not fresh off the weekend, and the next weekend is still too…
My fist real job was working as a cashier at a hardware and lumber store. I won’t specifically mention the name, but let’s just say it’s the place construction workers, handy men, and weekend warriors could save big money on all the essential carpentry tools…
What are you deathly afraid of? Whether you suffer from Acrophobia (fear of heights), Glossophobia (fear of public speaking), Galeophobia (fear of sharks), or my personal hell called Arachnophobia (fear of spiders — honestly, just typing out that word makes me cringe), we all know…
Many of us grew up glued to the television. From Saturday morning cartoons to late-night movies, it seemed like there was always a hot new program grabbing our attention. They were even entertained by the commercials, with celebrities touting the latest cologne, sportswear, or trendy…
Do you want to be your own boss? Or, maybe you have this incredible idea that you believe will benefit the masses and you want to put your plan into action and start your own company. No matter the reason, we all know that starting…
Proms and homecoming dances are full of memories and they go by in a flash. During all of the chaos of my own dances, I never stopped to think much about the great favors I received for buying a ticket to the dance. But little…
If you grew up in the 90s, there is a 99.999% chance that you have heard of the Spice Girls. Their “girl power” movement took the world by storm. Maybe you loved them, maybe you hated them, or maybe they were a guilty pleasure. It’s…