What is CSR or Corporate Social Responsibility?

What is CSR or Corporate Social Responsibility?

Essentially, CSR is a method of embracing responsibility and encouraging a positive impact that reaches beyond the products or services provided. CSR is about more than the company doing the right thing. Companies strive to encourage their consumers, employees, communities, stakeholders and others to participate and emulate their actions to further help address social and environmental issues.

How to Turn Your Customers into Brand Advocates

How to Turn Your Customers into Brand Advocates

Word of mouth is a proven and effective way to spread awareness of your brand and reach new customers. Studies have shown that recommendations from friends, coworkers and colleagues influence people’s decisions to attend specific tradeshows, work with certain vendors, and purchase particular products. If you can reach the folks who are passionate about your brand in a meaningful way and keep them engaged, they in turn will be more likely to become an advocate for your brand and let others know about you and spread the word.

Create a Memorable, Custom Reusable Bag…Not Just Your Everyday Tradeshow Bag

Create a Memorable, Custom Reusable Bag…Not Just Your Everyday Tradeshow Bag

Help Keep the Memory and Message of Your Event Alive and in the Hands of Attendees for Years

Tradeshows are big events and are easily a major marketing opportunity. The tried and true reusable shopping bag style is always a winner, but don’t be afraid to think beyond that style and create a completely custom and unique bag that will have your customers and vendors lining up to get their hands on one.

How Sustainable Trade Show Sponsorships and Well Placed Eco-Branding Can Yield Big Results

How Sustainable Trade Show Sponsorships and Well Placed Eco-Branding Can Yield Big Results

Making the decision to lead an eco-friendly existence can be daunting, as well as incredibly rewarding. It’s important to remember that being eco-friendly is a constantly evolving process be it at home or at work. As products and services change, there will always be new ways to incorporate green practices into your business, or newer, greener updates to existing methods and techniques.

How to Care for and Clean Your Reusable Bags

How to Care for and Clean Your Reusable Bags

Switching to reusable bags is a great way to conserve natural resources, protect the environment and promote your business, but there is some maintenance tied to reusable shopping bags. With simple steps and easy care you can keep your reusable bags clean and your family healthy. Developing good practices now will help establish habits that will become second nature. Here are some tips for caring for your bags.

Bloom Into Spring and Summer with Your Brand’s Marketing

Bloom Into Spring and Summer with Your Brand’s Marketing

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 […]

How to Build Your Business as You Help the Planet

How to Build Your Business as You Help the Planet

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 […]

Why Choose FDP for Your Reusable Bags?

Why Choose FDP for Your Reusable Bags?

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.

Product Placement with a Green Twist

Product Placement with a Green Twist

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.

Lean Economic Times Require a Stepped Up Marketing Plan

Lean Economic Times Require a Stepped Up Marketing Plan

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.

3 Ways FDP Can Help Your City Council, Town or Municipality Implement a Bag Ban

3 Ways FDP Can Help Your City Council, Town or Municipality Implement a Bag Ban

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!

3 Ways Our New Site Design Helps You Build a Better Brand

3 Ways Our New Site Design Helps You Build a Better Brand

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.

Heading to a Trade Show? Maximize Your Marketing Impact with a Customized Reusable Bag

Heading to a Trade Show? Maximize Your Marketing Impact with a Customized Reusable Bag

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.

Do Single Use Plastic Bags get a Bad Rap?

Do Single Use Plastic Bags get a Bad Rap?

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 […]

FactoryDirectPromo.com 2013 Custom Bag Catalog Available Now!

FactoryDirectPromo.com 2013 Custom Bag Catalog Available Now!

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.