The pandemic expedited the growth of the digital retail world, forcing promo distributors and their customers to quickly ramp up their online presence. But to truly stand out in an inundated virtual world of ads, marketing and more, distributors must stay on trend with their headwear offerings in order to achieve the best ROI possible for everyone…
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9 Ways to Increase Traffic to Your Website With Social Media
Since the majority of internet traffic is now mobile and the majority of mobile time is spent in-app, social media represents one of the best chances you have at getting views, shares, likes and visits to your distributor website. To help you get maximum visibility and website traffic with social media, these are some simple tactics to try…
Read MoreMost Valuable Product: How to Play Bigger for Sports and Outdoor Promotions
To this day, when Brannon Craig shops for consumer electronics, chances are he’s leaving the store with a SONY item. It’s simple logic, he said. The outdoor chair he brought to his kids’ sporting events had a SONY logo on it, and the brand gained his loyalty. That’s the power of promotional products. And Craig should know. Building relationships through outdoor promos is what he does…
Read MoreHow to Perfect Your Social Media Presence
Social media is an ever-changing landscape, and it can be challenging to determine how to leverage these platforms to help grow your business. We sat down with supplier partner, PromoKitchen Chef and social media all-star Charity Gibson to get her best practices for building a social media presence. Here are three key takeaways from our conversation…
Read More10 Mistakes Promo Distributors Make With Their Websites
Your website is open for business 24/7, and it must quickly communicate to your ideal client that you understand their needs and wants, that you speak the same language and that they can trust you with their projects. If you’re interested in improving your distributor website, start by identifying what needs to be fixed. Are you making any of these mistakes?…
Read MoreWhy Branded Drinkware Is Now a Must-Have Fashion Accessory (and How to Sell More of It)
When you think “fashion,” you think clothes, right? Popular cuts and materials? Big logos or subtle prints? The world of fashion doesn’t stop at wearables, though. Trends translate over to consumer products and accessories, most notably drinkware. Try telling the TikTok kid who demands the latest water bottle they saw their favorite influencer using that drinkware can’t be trendy…
Read MoreUyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Takes Effect: What Apparel Sellers Should Know
The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) took effect on June 21, targeting goods produced in China’s Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous region. The region has been a topic of debate in recent years, as human rights groups claim the Chinese government has forced the Uyghur minority into labor camps. In response, U.S. companies that source apparel from China should brace for disruption…
Read MoreSpector Vision Augmented Reality
With the new 2022 Summer Ora collection comes some very exciting news! We have implemented a brand new and exciting feature called Spector Vision. This augmented reality tool will allow you to experience branded merch like you never have before. We are blurring the lines between a physical and digital experience by pairing each Ora product with its very own augmented reality code…
Read MoreWhich Side of the Promo Brain Are You? (Secrets to High-Performance Teams)
Today’s post-pandemic client expects more from you: more consultation, more creative ideas, more unique services. Given that your business now needs a high-performance production team in addition to a high-performance creative team, it’s critical we understand what each role needs in order to function at a consistently high level. Here’s a glimpse of what each area needs for success…
Read MoreHow One Distributor Uses Printed and Promotional Products for Winning Direct Mail Promos
Did you know that promotional products have been around in the U.S. since the days of George Washington? This isn’t a history lesson, but Linda Neumann, owner of Brilliant Marketing Ideas in San Diego, likes to include tidbits like that in her self-promos. With a personalized letter that’s both informative and entertaining, she’s found a way to meld print and promo for direct mail beyond just a flier…
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