Attracting sponsors for your trade show can be tricky business – especially in this economy. You need to find a balance between meeting your needs and giving the sponsors the visibility they need to help raise awareness of their brand.
Grow Your Brand as You Welcome Warmer Weather As the weather turns warmer, people naturally start to think about spring flowers and summer gardens. To match your marketing efforts to the season and stand out in your prospect’s minds, consider printing your next marketing flyer or mailer on seed paper, so you can market your […]
Improve Recycling Rates and Your Business at the Same Time Americans have made great strides in terms of recycling. More people recycle more items today than in years past and this is a huge accomplishment, but there is still a lot of room for improvement. In 2010 Americans generated 31 million tons of plastic waste […]
There has been a growing movement in California working to ban disposable plastic shopping bags and go reusable for many years now, and while there have been plenty of smaller scale victories, with a total of 62 jurisdictions successfully passed bag bans, California is now on the verge of banning plastic bags at a state level. This is an exciting time for our entire nation – as this statewide ban will start a new chapter in not only the state of California’s quest to eliminate the damaging impact plastic bags have on our environment, but it will propel the rest of the United States toward statewide bag bans as well.
It’s the hand that rocks the cradle that rules the world right? And when it comes to marketing to the biggest group of decision makers in the home, there are some tips that can help you reach this influential segment.
Plastic bag bans take a lot of work and planning to become a reality. It can seem like a daunting task at times, but with careful planning, research, and dedication you can start a movement and get a single-use plastic bag ban on the books in your hometown. Look how many towns all over the world have succeeded in implementing a single-use bag ban and if they can do it, you can too!
Creating a custom reusable shopping bag is a great way for you to help residents go green before a bag ban is implemented effectively marketing your brand. Reusable grocery bags are a great marketing tool since they offer tons of visibility and increase your brand recognition.
Tradeshows are hectic. Typically there are a lot of attendees and a lot of booths to visit with tons of new products and offerings to check out. So the questions becomes, how does your brand catch the attention of prospects?
There are a lot of companies out there who make reusable bags – what really sets Factory Direct Promos apart is the level of customization we offer and our stellar customer service staff. Our staff is trained to help turn your vision into a marketing reality, all while offering top-notch quality, amazing prices a quick turnaround, so you can start getting your bags in your customer’s hand right away.
A lot of careful consideration is given to the props that turn up in TV shows and movies. From coffee cups to couches and eyeglasses to cleaning products, the items that are used to dress sets and appear as props are not only key to the plot, but they also reflect social trends and lend credibility and depth to the characters and the production. Green Product Placement, the brainchild of Beth Bell, is working to place green and sustainable products in order to raise social awareness while also promoting the products and brands.
As the oldest continuously inhabited city in the United States, St. Augustine has a long and colorful history. The latest chapter will be about sustainability and environmental responsibility as the St. Augustine city commissioners approved a voluntary plastic bag ban. The bag ban was proposed by a group of students involved with the non-profit called ENACTUS from nearby Flagler College and will encourage reusable recycled bags and custom reusable grocery bags with a local theme.
Over the last several years, as a result of the economy, many businesses have taken a serious look at their bottom line and scrutinized how every penny is spent. Ultimately, this is for the best and there is definitely more of an appreciation for how money is spent and how much of a return is brought in. If you are looking for an inexpensive way to dramatically increase your brand recognition and increase your brand loyalty, you should be marketing your company, product line or brand with customized, reusable promotional products, like reusable bags, from Factory Direct Promos.
Getting a plastic bag can off the ground can be a daunting task that requires a lot of planning and organization. A main component is getting the word out to the community – when people know and understand what and why something is happening they are more likely to throw their support behind it and actively participate. A great way to get the community engaged is to work with local retailers to help them create their very own custom designed reusable shopping bags. These bags can be sold in their stores, or handed out to help spread the word of the disposable bag ban. We here at Factory Direct Promos can help you in your mission!
We recently launched a brand new design of our web site and while we’re very excited to share this new look with you, we are more excited about how well the new web site flows and the ease with which you can use the features. Your time is valuable, and the new design is streamlined and functional, so you can zero-in on what you’re looking for and get the information you need quickly.
Give the People What They Want When you make the decision to market your brand with a reusable bag take the time to think about who your customers are and how they will use the bag. If your target demographic tends to work in an office, setting a custom messenger bag is a good and […]
Tradeshows are a great opportunity to talk to your clients and vendors and further establish your existing connections while forging new bonds. Giving the people who visit your booth a takeaway will ensure your clients and prospects have something to remember you by and will further establish your brand recognition while also serving as a mobile marketing tool that will reach a wider audience. When selecting a reusable bag design, think about how your customers will use the bag and what style will best function for them.
Tired of Slander? via Factory Direct Promos – Reusable Bags Why One Time Use Equals Long-Term Damage Given how short of a time plastic bags are used – from the moment they are loaded with groceries until they get brought home and unpacked – the impact they can have on the environment is so much […]
Factory Direct Promos 2013 Custom Bag catalog is here and it is full of great ideas to help you design a completely customized one-of-a-kind bag that your customers will be excited to get their hands on. FDP sells millions of custom reusable and recycled bags each year, so we have the experience and expertise to help you select the size, shape, materials and style that will best fit your brand and your customer’s needs.
There are so many ways to market your brand that it can easily become overwhelming deciding how to reach your customers and potential customers. Yet even with all of the choices out there, when it comes to making prospects aware of your brand and getting clients excited about your product, the choices to market your brand are not very eco-friendly or creative are they? Well have you ever considered using seed papers as a means to market you brand? Seed paper, or paper that grows flowers, is an affordable and ingenious way to reach out to people and educate them about your company and the products or services you provide.
A recent study claimed that reusable shopping bags are a pivotal link in the spread of E. Coli. According to the report, in the three months after the ban was enacted, San Francisco saw an increase in the number of hospital emergency room visits attributed to E. Coli. The report also claimed there was a 46% increase in the number of deaths related to food-borne illnesses. This is not the first attack on reusable bags (and it is unlikely to be the last), but before you toss out your reusable bags in the name of public health, review the facts and then make up your mind.