10 Benefits of Jute

10 Benefits of Jute

Seems like bamboo gets all the glory in the natural fiber world but we think it is time jute gets some glory. Jute is a natural fiber that grows cleanly, quickly and can be woven into a durable material. Jute is affordable and strong and I’ve researched this plant fiber and come up with 10 benefits of jute.

How to Buy Certified Reusable Bags Direct from the Manufacturer

How to Buy Certified Reusable Bags Direct from the Manufacturer

If you are looking for certified reusable bags, direct from the manufacturer for the lowest possible price, here’s how it is done even if your marketing or retail needs do not do not require 50,000 bags. We specialize in manufacturing branded, certified reusable bags built to your specifications and we pride ourselves on quality products designed for dependable use for many years of return on your marketing dollar.

Expand Your Brand’s Reach with Eco-Friendly Promotional Products

Expand Your Brand’s Reach with Eco-Friendly Promotional Products

Eco-friendly, reusable, promotional products are designed with the purpose to be used over and over again. So when you decide to market your brand with a reusable, eco-friendly item, your brand will get repeated exposure to your target market. Plus, your customers and prospects will be using your branded, eco-friendly promotional product for literally years to come and they will expand your brand’s reach in the process.

3 Easy Eco-Friendly Ways Your Brand Can Make a Difference

3 Easy Eco-Friendly Ways Your Brand Can Make a Difference

So everyone seems to say they want to make a difference and some might even think that phrase is over used. Well here at Factory Direct Promos, we have big ideas and in fact we were founded on the big idea to help businesses do business “greener”.

From big sweeping transformations to small nuanced modifications, there are always new and exciting eco-friendly changes you can incorporate into your brand to make a difference. Large changes certainly deliver a wow factor, but don’t overlook smaller ideas. Over time small changes add up and can have a serious impact.

Think You Can’t Buy Certified Reusable Bags at Wholesale Pricing? Think Again

Think You Can’t Buy Certified Reusable Bags at Wholesale Pricing? Think Again

Certified reusable bags are a great marketing tool and will definitely get your brand noticed. If you can get customized bags at wholesale pricing that will ensure you get the maximum return on your investment and build your brand awareness. If you think this all sounds too good to be true we are pleased to let you know that this is very much true. You can buy high-quality certified reusable bags at wholesale pricing and we’re here to help.

Top 5 Green Business Blogs We Love

Top 5 Green Business Blogs We Love

Going green is a constant evolution and finding ways to merge green business methods with productivity is a goal for many. It’s important to remember that there will always be new and better ideas and practices coming down the pike, so staying up to date is key to ensuring you are keeping current with the latest green technologies and business concepts.

There are a wealth of resources on the Internet that focus on how to merge green and profitable business practices and we’ve rounded up five of our favorites.

Custom Promotional Cooler Bags As Low As $0.59!

Custom Promotional Cooler Bags As Low As $0.59!

Custom promotional cooler bags are great to tote frozen goods home from the store, lunch to work or school, or snacks on the go, but no matter how your customers use a custom branded insulated bag they are certain to get your brand noticed. Our custom insulated bags start as low as 59-cents, so you can help your brand and your bottom line. Plus, now is the perfect time to promote your brand with a cooler bag.

Bottoms Up! Advertising Specialty Institute Says Eco-Friendly Drinkware Works to Market Your Brand

Bottoms Up! Advertising Specialty Institute Says Eco-Friendly Drinkware Works to Market Your Brand

There is definitely value to marketing your brand with a customized, promotional item, but if you’re not sure what type of item to get, have you considered branded drinkware? According to The 2014 ASI Impression Study, it’s a pretty darn good way to market your brand. The study outlined some compelling reasons why you might want to make your next custom promotional item, a branded mug or cup.

How Cost Effective Are Promotional Products Compared to Other Advertising?

How Cost Effective Are Promotional Products Compared to Other Advertising?

Maximizing your marketing budget can be challenging, but wise choices and careful planning can translate into increased sales and building your brand recognition. In order to get the most out of your marketing dollar, you want an advertising method that reaches your target audience, while increasing your brand awareness and providing a reasonable return on your investment right?

Well according to the 2014 ASI Impression Study, Branded promotional products tick all of these boxes. The 2014 ASI Impression Study analyzes just how cost effective promotional products compared to other forms of advertising. I put together some of what I thought were some of the most intriguing take aways about promotional products and their effectiveness.

How to Drive Sales In Your Target Market

How to Drive Sales In Your Target Market

Based on the 2014 ASI Impression Study about 85 percent or nearly six in seven recipients of promotional products can identify the advertising brand on the promotional items they own. This means that if you market your brand with a customized pen, reusable bag or travel coffee mug the people who end up owning and using these products will be familiar with your company and the products or services you provide.

Furthermore, about one-third of people polled indicated they are more likely to do business with an advertiser after they’ve received a branded promotional item than they were before. The takeaway here is that if you can get a branded, reusable item to your customers, they are probably going to recognize your brand, have a positive association with your brand, and do business with you in the future.

How to Get The Best Price on Certified Reusable Bags

How to Get The Best Price on Certified Reusable Bags

Now through February 27, 2015 we are offering end column pricing on our very popular (and very eco!) reusable tsunami bags. If you’ve been thinking about placing an order for reusable bags, now is certainly the time to get these durable, certified reusable bags at an even better than normal price.

How to Help the Environment and Your Brand

How to Help the Environment and Your Brand

Global Leader of Public Development and Sustainability at Nielsen, Amy Fenton, tells us, “It’s no longer a question if consumers care about social impact, consumers do care and show they do through their actions. Now the focus is on determining how your brand can effectively create shared value by marrying the appropriate social cause and consumer segments.”

How to Make Your Event More Green in 2015

How to Make Your Event More Green in 2015

In my most recent post on TSNN, I explained how you can make your event more green in 2015. It is important to stick to your company’s green goals whenever possible and implementing green elements into your booth not only helps the planet, but it also makes a statement to your prospects that you care about the environment and that makes good business sense.

In a recent Nielsen study, Fifty-five percent of global online consumers across 60 countries said they are willing to pay more for products and services provided by companies that are committed to positive social and environmental impact.

Heading to a Trade Show? Here’s How to Make a Lasting Impression

Heading to a Trade Show? Here’s How to Make a Lasting Impression

Trade shows are a great opportunity to meet your customers and vendors and build relationships. This is also a perfect time to expand your brand’s presence and increase your brand’s recognition. If you want to continue to forge a relationship with your customers after the trade show has ended, you need to look into offering a giveaway.

Four Ways to Green Your Trade Show

Four Ways to Green Your Trade Show

One of easiest and most successful ways to make your trade shows more green is to build a team of individuals who believe in going green and strive to do so in every way possible. As I explained in a recent post for TSNN assembling your green dream team will put you in a position to make 2015 a very green year. Read on for a recap of my post.

How Super Bowl 2015 is Pushing The Green Agenda Further Than Ever Before

How Super Bowl 2015 is Pushing The Green Agenda Further Than Ever Before

The Super Bowl is a huge event – people travel from all over to attend pre-game events starting with the Pro Bowl the week before and leading up to the game on Sunday February 1st. Now while all of this is a really exciting time, unfortunately all of the people and events can have a very large environmental impact. However the folks at this year’s host stadium, The University of Phoenix Stadium, and the NFL have all been hard at work doing amazing things to make the 2015 Super Bowl the greenest yet.

Jack Groh, director of the NFL Environmental Program said it best when he said, “It’s not so much about how much of the problem do you create, it’s about how much of the problem are you willing to take responsibility for?” From everything that they have done and continue to do on the green front, it is clear that the NFL is serious about making this a very green Super Bowl 2015.

5 Easy Green Living Resolutions for 2015

5 Easy Green Living Resolutions for 2015

A new year means a new beginning, so now is the perfect time to evaluate your current green practices and green goals and decide what changes you want to make for 2015. Going green is an ever evolving practice so even seasoned pros need to step back from time to time and evaluate what they are doing and what they could be doing. Whether you are a green novice looking to get started or a green maven interested in stepping up your game, here are five easy green living resolutions for 2015.

Easy and Green Last Minute Christmas Gifts!

Easy and Green Last Minute Christmas Gifts!

With Christmas right around the corner there isn’t a lot of time left to pick up gifts. If there are still a few hard to shop for people on your list and you need something easy and green we’ve got you covered with last minute Christmas gift ideas. Read on to get some holiday inspiration.

3 Easy Ways to Go Green with Your Holiday Work Party

3 Easy Ways to Go Green with Your Holiday Work Party

You work to implement green practices into your daily work routine and your work holiday party is a great opportunity to continue to do so. You can easily make your holiday work party green and even raise awareness and some green pride with your co-workers and employees.

How to Create a Custom Reusable Bag for Your Brand in 4 Easy Steps…No Kidding

How to Create a Custom Reusable Bag for Your Brand in 4 Easy Steps…No Kidding

You have a lot of freedom of choice when you design your own reusable bag and you can make something that is completely custom and one-of-a-kind, but sometimes getting started can be overwhelming. Where do you start? Should you select the color first? What about the material? No worries because we have made it so easy to create your custom bag in four simple steps.