Sustainable Swag for Stylish Brands!
Email: Lauren@ecomarketingsolutions.com
Apr 29
As companies continue investing in employee experience, recruiting, retention, and sustainability initiatives in 2026, more brands are moving away from random one-off swag orders and switching to s...
Continue ReadingApr 15
From Coachella and Lollapalooza to Austin City Limits Music Festival, Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, and Outside Lands, one thing is becoming obvious in 2026: people are tired of cheap throwaway...
Continue ReadingApr 7
Corporate gifting has shifted dramatically over the last few years. Companies are moving away from cheap, disposable giveaways and investing in higher-quality products that feel more intentional, u...
Continue ReadingMar 31
The Importance of Packaging for Corporate Gifts, Influencer Kits & Brand Activations (2026 Guide) If you're planning an influencer event, product launch, or in-person brand activation, your packag...
Continue ReadingMar 24
Most corporate gifts get tossed within days. Cheap materials, zero function, and branding that feels like an afterthought. If you're putting real budget behind gifting, that's wasted money. Here's...
Continue ReadingMar 10
If you've ever left a conference or corporate event with a bag full of random swag and thought, “I'm never going to use this,” you're not alone. Most traditional promotional products ge...
Continue ReadingJun 11, 2025
Spring is the perfect time to refresh your brand presence - and this year's trends in branded merchandise, corporate gifts, and influencer kits are all about sustainability, storytelling, and quali...
Continue ReadingMar 26, 2025
10 Custom Swag and Branded Merch Items to Help Cannabis, THC, CBD, and Vape Companies Reach More People and Build Loyalty In the competitive cannabis, THC, CBD, and vape markets, standing out and ...
Continue ReadingMar 21, 2025
10 Best Sustainable Tech Promotional Products for Conferences and Trade Shows Are you looking for the best sustainable tech promotional products to make your brand stand out at conferences and tra...
Continue ReadingMar 14, 2025
10 Essential Recycled Promotional Items for Marathons, 10Ks, and Fun Runs: Why Your Brand Needs Them As sustainability becomes an ever-growing priority, race organizers and brands are turning to r...
Continue ReadingFeb 21, 2022
As we move into 2022, the global expectation for eco-friendly products and sustainable business only grows stronger and more impassioned. Consumers and employees alike are continuing to shift their...
Continue ReadingApr 29, 2021
We have all heard of recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET), and recycled bamboo fiber, but have you ever heard of wheat straw before? Wheat is the newest sustainable material that is now bein...
Continue ReadingApr 16, 2021
With more and more Americans getting their Covid-19 vaccinations, it looks like students and teachers can start preparing to head back to campus for the upcoming school year. this means that studen...
Continue ReadingApr 9, 2021
With the housing marketing booming, there's no time like the present to be a relator. With houses selling and closing deal after deal, what better way to welcome your clients into their new homes t...
Continue ReadingMar 29, 2021
With the promise of vaccines available to the public in May, vacations and travel is starting to seem not so far off in the distance anymore. And after a year in isolation, I'm sure I can't be the ...
Continue ReadingMar 9, 2021
Spring has finally sprung! That means it's time to get outside, breathe in the fresh air, soak up the golden sun, and start growing a garden. After being cooped up in the house for an entire year (...
Continue ReadingDec 14, 2020
If you're anything like me, you've been in the kitchen cooking and baking up a storm and pretending you're on your way to becoming the next Top Chef. While that clearly won't be my future career pa...
Continue ReadingApr 20, 2019
The cannabis industry is a growing one, and within it, the U.S. and Canada are expected to generate a combined $172 billion in retail sales over the next six years. From relieving stress and an...
Continue ReadingOct 31, 2012
What is Vector Art? Austin, Texas: When it comes to imprinting promotional products, the key is to start off with good, crisp vector artwork. I receive a wide variety of artwork that my clients s...
Continue ReadingAug 10, 2012
Augmented Reality: The Next Step in Branding Austin, Texas: As a marketing professional, you are always looking for ways to make your brand stand out. Marketers are quick to jump on the newest te...
Continue ReadingJul 16, 2012
Choosing the Right Trade Show Tote Bag Can Help Maximize Your ROI. Austin, Texas One of the most popular promotional items for trade shows is the imprinted shopping bags. Shopping bags with y...
Continue ReadingJan 17, 2012
Promotional Products with Built-In Fragrances Austin, Texas: In the past few months, we have worked with several clients on unique promotional items and premiums that had built in scents as a way ...
Continue ReadingSep 27, 2011
Custom imprinted tote bags are one of the most popular items given out a trade shows today. After all, who doesn't need an extra bag to carry around literature and samples from a trade show floor....
Continue ReadingApr 27, 2011
Austin, TX: With all the fuss and hoopla surrounding the Royal Wedding, it is the imprinted promotional products that are gaining a great deal of the fuss. That's right–Royal Wedding collect...
Continue ReadingApr 5, 2011
Many companies claim to be green. Some offer products that they say are “eco-friendly” without understanding what makes a promotional item truly environmentally friendly. 1) How well d...
Continue ReadingJan 6, 2009
Business people who spend money on advertising and marketing will be surprised to learn that advertising one's name on a reusable tote bag is over 15 times less expensive per impression than any ot...
Continue ReadingNov 1, 2008
Imprinted advertising specialties are ideal low cost promotional gifts for prospects, employees and clients. When used properly, promotional products can keep your name in front of your prospects w...
Continue ReadingSep 30, 2008
Over the past 24 years, I have helped thousands of companies in selecting their holiday and corporate gifts. Some have told me to “just buy what you think people want-under $50”– ...
Continue ReadingSep 25, 2008
Marketing Tips to Attract More Trade Show Visitors (Part One of a Three Part Series) One of the biggest hurdles my clients' face is in proper trade show marketing. A trade show can easily cos...
Continue Reading