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Why Reusable Wine Totes are Great for More Than Just Wine!

When most people hear the term reusable bags they think of grocery bags, which is fine and makes sense given how popular reusable shopping bags have become as of late, but there are so many different styles of reusable bags to choose from.

While a specialized bag has an intended purpose – there is no reason such a bag can’t be used for so many other things. We’d like to shine a light on our reusable wine totes to help illustrate that while these bags are great for wine bottles they are capable of so much more.

How to Bring Green Technology Into Your Trade Show Booth

As you plan for your next trade show, why not look for ways to work green technology into your booth? Greener technology will help get people engaged and excited about your booth and it is also a great way to go green and help the environment at the same time. I recently wrote an article on green technology for trade shows on the Trade Show News Network Thought Leader Blog (TSNN), about doing just that and I wanted to give a recap below.

5 Reasons Marketing Makes Sense with Eco-Friendly Custom Reusable Bags

There are so many reasons that just make sense when it comes to deciding to market your brand with custom reusable bags. From the impact on the planet, to the impact on your bottom line, custom reusable bags are a great marketing tool. Especially in today’a world as more and more laws that ban or levy fees on single-use plastic bags are passed – SEE THE MAP OF BAG BANS HERE – custom reusable bags are a really smart way to promote your brand even in areas without legislation around single-use plastic bags.

Want to Showcase Your Passion About Your Business?

Are you passionate about your business? What drives you each day? What keeps you moving forward through all of the fires you have to put out and through all of the hours spent at the office? We want to know because we think you need to share that passion with your clients and prospects in an eco-friendly way and we can help.

How to Buy Reusable Bags at Wholesale Pricing

Whether you’re looking for items to sell, to hand out at a tradeshow, or as corporate gifts there is a lot to know when purchasing reusable bags at wholesale pricing. Let us break everything down for you.

Why Going Green at Your Next Tradeshow Matters

Tradeshows are a great opportunity to showcase your products and connect with your customers, but tradeshows also generate a ton of waste each year. Actually they generate 600,000 tons of trash each year courtesy of the 60 million people who attend during a normal year…

How to Use Eco Tactics to Increase Brand Recognition at Trade Shows and Beyond

Trade shows are a great opportunity to meet and get to know your clients and vendors and forge a rapport with prospective contacts. Once you make contact with people at a trade show you need to lay the ground work to keep the relationship moving forward, and custom eco-friendly reusable products are a great way to increase brand recognition at a trade show and long after the event is over. In case you missed it, our very own Shane recently wrote a post for TSNN about how to utilize eco tactics to increase brand recognition with trade show giveaways.

How to Create the Perfect Marketing Piece for Your Brand

Deciding which methods and products to use to market your brand is a big decision. There are so many options available and things to consider, from price and return on investment to environmental impact and effectiveness at establishing and maintaining brand recognition. A customized reusable bag will tick a lot of the boxes on your marketing product must have list, and at Factory Direct Promos we can help you navigate the process and deliver quality, well-made reusable bags that your customers will love and use for years to come to promote your brand.

How to Pick an Eco-Friendly Venue for Your Next Trade Show

Every aspect of a tradeshow contributes to the overall sustainability of the event so it’s important to think about the eco qualities of the venue when planning an event. It’s easy to identify eco traits in materials and allocation of resources, but choosing an eco-friendly venue for a trade show may seem like a tricky task at first. Here are a few areas to consider to help you determine the degree of eco-friendliness a venue possesses.

IDG Connect Features FDP Chief Marketing Officer Shane Shirley Smith

Our very own Shane Shirley-Smith was recently interviewed by IDG Connect Marketers and showcased on their web site. We are thrilled to have Shane on our team – she brings a wealth of knowledge, professionalism, optimism and she’s just great and a lot of fun to be around. Shane has done a tremendous amount of work growing Factory Direct Promos and we’re confident that she will continue to help spread the green word about FDP and help promote the environmental causes we hold dear.

5 Tips to a SOLD! Here’s How to Sell Your Event Sponsorships for Trade Show Bags

Selling trade show bag sponsorships can seem daunting in this economy, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Here are five tips to use in marketing this prime sponsorship to have people lining up to take advantage of the promotional push reusable bags offer.

Make a Lasting Marketing Impact Beyond The Expo Floor with Trade Show Bags

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 marketing communications consultant who works with the SBA.gov team to […]

How to Create Your Customer’s Favorite Reusable Bag to Promote Your Brand, Event or Tradeshow for Years

We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again – we can create whatever you dream up for your next reusable bag. Here’s how we can help you create a custom, reusable bag that will become a favorite to help you get the most bang for your marketing buck for years after you hand it out.

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

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

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.

5 Ways to Get Event Sponsors for Your Trade Show

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.