Oct 14, 2013
The corporate gift giving season is almost upon us and if you’re stuck trying to think of something to send out on behalf of your company and wondering what makes great corporate gifts that will stand out in a sea of gift baskets, we’ve lined up some suggestions that will be sure to grab your client and prospects’ attention and market your brand.
Oct 9, 2013
A Japanese inventor named Akinori Ito was disheartened by all of the trash piling up and he had an interesting thought; if plastic is made from oil, can it be converted back to oil? The short version of the answer is yes, plastic can be converted back into oil. Here’s how.
Oct 7, 2013
There are so many great and useful products you can customize and use to market your business. Remember when you think about what promotional item to go with, choose something that is handy and convenient. The more useful your custom promotional item is, the more your customers, attendees, and prospects will use it. And the more they use it, the more they will expose your brand to other prospects. Here are some products that are bound to appeal to your customers and help increase your brand recognition.
Oct 4, 2013
Fall is upon us and the change of seasons mean different things to people in different areas, but generally it means an end to warm weather, drinking pumpkin infused beverages and a switch to rich earth tones and cozy clothing. We’ve asked some of the most prominent green bloggers to give us their list of some must have items for fall that are seasonal, stylish and most important green.
Sep 30, 2013
This Halloween businesses can effectively market their brand while helping consumers celebrate the spookiest day of the year in green fashion. It’s actually pretty easy to be green and spooky and go reusable now! Why not create a customized reusable bag that kids can use this October. Whether trick or treating in their neighborhood (here’s how to go organic with your treats this year), at school or participating in a community event, kids are bound to have a need for a special reusable bag this Fall. And when a business creates a reusable bag customized with their branding info, they will help out the kids, our planet, our wildlife and help spread the word about their brand.
Sep 2, 2013
This Labor Day we got to thinking about how much our customers and online friends have helped us in the work we do each and every single day, and we wanted to say thanks. If it wasn’t for all of you out there being just as engaged and passionate as we all are here at FDP about creating a healthier future for us all, we wouldn’t be able to make such a difference.
It is because you help us spread our message that businesses, consumers and municipalities all over the United States and beyond are getting the message that it is time to #GoReusableNow and ditch single use plastic bags.
Aug 30, 2013
We know our friends in our online community are looking for ways to go green and reduce their carbon footprint at work so this week for Eco-Fact Friday, we are offering up three ideas to help you make a smaller footprint at work.
Aug 26, 2013
Schools are the perfect place to lead by example and implement new and greener choices that will not only help your school reduce their carbon footprint, but it will also show students how easy it is to go green and how small tasks can have a major impact.
Aug 19, 2013
There are a lot of merits to using reusable shopping bags, from the streamlining of waste management to the use of more eco materials, but there are a lot of perks for members of the animal kingdom when humans decided to make the environmentally responsible decision to carry their purchases in reusable shopping bags.
Aug 9, 2013
The Ferocious Predator That Kills Sharks Sharks are awesome and we have enjoyed watching along with all of you during Shark Week on Discovery Channel. These majestic animals rule the oceans and it’s stunning to watch them in their element. Unfortunately, sharks are...
Jul 18, 2013
I am happy to announce I am one of TSNN’s Thought Leader Bloggers along with some pretty awesome business minds in the trade show industry like:
Lisa Apolinski , a writer, blogger, and digital strategist, as well as the owner of a consulting company, 3 Dog Write
Traci Browne, owner of Red Cedar Marketing, and author of “The Social Trade Show: Leveraging Social Media and Virtual Events”
Mike Thimmesch, the director of industry relations for Skyline Exhibits
Jul 11, 2013
People focus on the clothing, hairstyles and shoes of celebrities, but some more subtle accessories are sometimes overlooked that can make anybody look like a movie star.
Jul 9, 2013
According to an EPA estimate only 15 percent of textile waste is reused or recycled, making used textiles a largely untapped resource. This material already exists, so why not use it in manufacturing? When clothing, sheets and towels, curtains and other materials wear out and are not suitable for donation don’t toss them in the trash.
Jul 4, 2013
A lot of people think using reusable bags makes you a tree hugger or an environmentalist. This may or may not be true, but using reusable bags is a great way to show your patriotism this Fourth of July and beyond. We put our heads together and came up with 5 ways you can show your patriotism this year and always by ditching single use, disposable plastic bags in favor of reusable shopping bags. You with us?
Jul 2, 2013
Spread Your Marketing Message Beyond the Trade Show Floor with Custom Promotional Trade Show Bags Trade shows are a great time to get your brand in front of existing clients and to get noticed by potential clients. Caron Beesley, a small business owner, writer, and...
Jun 27, 2013
You work hard to set your brand apart and make a name your clients know and trust. So when it comes time to choose how to promote your brand, you need to continue to make this the case. Using custom bags is a great marketing spend that will promote your brand far and wide for years to come while setting your brand apart from the competition.
Jun 25, 2013
All reusable bags have their merits, but recycled bags have a cool eco-history. Recycled bags’ back story makes them seem almost more eco-friendly than other reusable bags since their raw materials started out in not so eco ways but despite the odds, they were recycled and given a second (or third, or more) go around. Here are 5 cool eco-facts about recycled bags that are sure to make you want to stock up on these environmentally friendly options.
Jun 20, 2013
You know reusable shopping bags are the right choice over single use plastic bags but in case you need some motivation, or some help convincing your friends or loved ones to make the change, here are five reasons you should stop using single use plastic bags and start carrying your groceries home in reusable shopping bags.
Jun 18, 2013
Most people understand that plastic bags are bad for the environment, but you may not understand the how and why. When people make the switch to reusable grocery bags they no longer have a need for disposable plastic bags. This lessened need equals less production, and using reusable grocery bags will help to right the wrongs that single use plastic bags cause. Here are five explanations that breakdown why plastic bags are bad for the environment and how reusable grocery bags help the planet.
Jun 13, 2013
When you design custom reusable bags to promote your business, you want something with character. A lot of companies who offer custom reusable bags feature specified sizes and materials and a limited printing area, so all of the bags churned out end up looking very similar.
That’s not how we operate.