Jun 14, 2017
There are certain qualities or features of top brands and products that put them above the competition. This is magnified in the case of custom reusable grocery bags because of the value they have for both the user and the brand.
With this in mind, we‘ve broken down three features that a top-notch reusable grocery bag should have. Each one is crucial for making them more appealing and effective in the long run from a customer and brand perspective.
Jun 13, 2017
Takeaways are a great way to get your brand noticed at a trade show. Giving clients an promotional item they can use and interact with, will help create a relationship between your clients, prospects and your brand. Reusable promotional products are proven to be effective marketing investments and will continue to engage with your customers long after the trade show is over. Trade show tote bags are always a popular takeaway, and can even help drive traffic to your booth. Here are 3 trade show tote bags to get your brand noticed at your next event, and long after that event is over.
Jun 1, 2017
Not many marketing investments deliver the rapport, value and eco-friendly benefits of promotional tote bags. This is a proven marketing tool that delivers results. If you are looking for a promotional product that will deliver for your brand, here’s why you should create custom promotional tote bags.
May 24, 2017
It’s our commitment that our customers live and promote an eco-friendly lifestyle. We primarily do this by focusing on the day-to-day benefits of eco-friendly bags and the various customizable options we offer. Replacing single-use plastic bags with a reusable option is an essential step that can be taken by anybody, but that’s not to say there aren’t others that can be taken.
Become aware of how your choices can affect the environment. Comparing reusable bags to plastic bags is a good place to start, but don’t stop there. Let’s explore why being eco-friendly is important, how you can get started, and how to grow with this lifestyle change.
May 10, 2017
When the convention center doors open and the day gets rolling, potential customers will flood the scene, scanning for which brands stand out as they look for the best promotional products they can get their hands on.
Convention bags are an easy way to spread brand awareness to potential customers directly at the point of contact, with the hope that your message continues to spread through word of mouth as the bag continues to be used.
Of course, there will be a focus on which brands are providing quality giveaways. But, offering a reliable, eye-catching promotional product for attendees to carry their other new gear in for the rest of day can deliver a return-on-investment long after the event ends.
Creating a set of convention bags that people will flock to your booth for can be made possible by following these three steps.
May 4, 2017
When California passed a disposable plastic bag ban this was big news for the environment. We have told you what your business needs to know about the California bag ban. In can take time, but once shoppers form the habit of bringing their reusable bags to the store bag bans can also help retailers. It is worth noting that the California Grocers Association supports the California bag ban. The positive impact extends to other businesses, too. Here are 3 ways to make the California bag ban work for your brand.
May 3, 2017
While they share many qualities with our vast selection of custom reusable bags, custom canvas bags have their own redeeming qualities. Similar to other options for reusable bags, they are eco-friendly, durable, and customizable. But, what sets them apart from the rest?
In order to create an effective marketing tool for any brand that’s hoping to develop and push a green initiative, the product must work in unison with the message, whatever that might be.
Let’s take a deeper look into the underlying features of custom canvas bags that make this experience more unique.
May 2, 2017
Plastic bag bans began to gain traction around 2007 when San Francisco approved a law prohibiting disposable plastic bags in certain retail establishments. San Francisco’s ban was not implemented until 2012, and it was expanded in 2013, but ever since the law was first approved, plastic bag bans have continued to pop up.
We have highlighted below several cities that have plastic bag bans in place. To learn more and see the plastic bag ban movement as a whole, check out our bag ban map. Our bag ban map of the entire world shows which cities have banned plastic bags, implemented bag fees, and shows those cities that have had failed bag bans. You can also get a quick alphabetical list of cities that have plastic bag bans on our Top Green Cities in the U.S. page.
Apr 26, 2017
With each use, recycled grocery bags give back. From a business owner’s point of view, adopting a green initiative can be beneficial for marketing purposes. From a consumer’s perspective, using recycled grocery bags that have either been purchased or obtained as a giveaway creates a bond with the business that produced these eco-friendly products.
Promoting an eco-conscious initiative can go a long way for building brand awareness in your industry. According to an Edelman 2016 Earned Brand Study, customers look to brands to kick start social movements that can be rallied behind.
Plastic is far more harmful to the world around us than it is useful in day-to-day life. The harsh reality is that once it is created, it will always exist. Because of this, finding another use for recycled plastic is the logical countermeasure. By taking this step, single-use bags can be kept off the streets and out of our oceans.
Recycled grocery bags are durable and eco-friendly, but the benefits offered by the materials that go into making them might require a deeper explanation.
Here are 7 benefits that the materials used to make recycled grocery bags can provide.
Apr 25, 2017
Plastic can be useful, but there are lots of times plastic is just not necessary. When you reduce the amount of plastic you use, and recycle the plastic you do use, it can add up and have an impact. If you really want to make a difference you can throw your support behind retailers that are also doing their part by bringing your own reusable retail shopping bags to reduce the use of plastic, Read more about the retailers doing just that.
Apr 13, 2017
Many retail businesses concentrate their marketing efforts on gaining new customers. Turn them into long-term customers and brand ambassadors with a custom reusable shopping bags designed with you messaging and branding.
Apr 12, 2017
One reusable shopping bag can lead to years and years of consistent use, providing a reliable bag option for all of your shopping needs. But why should the opportunity to use these bags stop with grocery shopping?
Going green means taking advantage of every opportunity you have to reuse materials and limit your carbon footprint along the way.
Let’s take a look at 8 other uses for your reusable shopping bags.
Mar 29, 2017
A strong marketing investment isn’t something that has a cut and dry definition. It all depends on your key performance indicators (KPIs) and overall organizational goals.
If the investment in question is a promotional product, there’s a variety of questions that must be answered. For starters, are you investing in a product that lasts? When is the investment going to show a return and how will the return be quantified? How does it make your company look in both the near and distant future?
With wholesale custom bags, you’re investing in a product that has staying power. They will provide value to customers while your company plays their part in providing an alternative to single-use plastic bags that have a hand in crippling our environment. All of this is possible, while also increasing your company’s visibility. What’s not to like?
Let’s look at 3 reasons why wholesale custom bags could be a solid marketing investment.
Mar 23, 2017
The whole point of creating reusable shopping bags is not just to help our planet by reducing the use of single-use plastic bags. You also want to make reusable shopping bags work to market your brand. To do that, you want to take the time to design a bag that will be wanted and used by your target market. Here’s how to make reusable shopping bags work to market your brand or retail outlet.
Mar 16, 2017
Making the switch to reusable bags can take some getting used to and forming the habit of grabbing your bags is a must. Until that habit is formed it can be frustrating when you find yourself at the checkout without your bags, but we are here to help with tips for creating a habit.
New research shows that is does not take just 21 days, as was previously thought, to create a new habit, but on average it takes 66 days to form a habit. The easy way to remember your reusable bags is to keep using these tips until grabbing your bags becomes habit.
Mar 7, 2017
If you need custom branded bags for your business consider using recycled kraft paper bags. These bags can be customized with your branding information and are eco-friendly marketing tools. Kraft recycled paper shopping bags are ideal for retail businesses, restaurants, spas, and more.
Feb 22, 2017
A trade show is an opportunity for your company to spread its wings and meet potential customers and partners face-to-face, but the work starts long before the doors to the conference hall open. The show itself should be the easy part. The real challenge presents itself when planning your marketing assets for the event.
Here are some ideas to guide your trade show marketing strategy:
Feb 13, 2017
Today is about love and appreciation for that special someone in your life, but what about showing some love and appreciation for the planet? Your company can do just that when you promote your brand with eco-friendly bags.
Feb 2, 2017
The 5-cent fee on disposable plastic plastic bags handed out in New York City that was set to go into action this month was recently canceled before it even got started. The motivation behind the measure was to discourage the use of disposable plastic bags and the resulting negative environmental impact, and encourage the use of reusable shopping bags. Despite a lot of support it turns out there was more opposition, and lawmakers overturned the ruling. While it looks like there is no immediate solution to address the plastic bag problem in NYC there are still ways to turn things around.
Jan 25, 2017
Every marketer wants to make the most of their efforts when it comes to trade show marketing.
In fact, a Content Marketing Institute report points out that B2B marketers have ranked in-person events as a top 5 marketing tactic.
Marketers across industries can use the opportunity at trade shows to engage with customers, spread brand awareness, and nurture potential relationships turning them into leads and sales. But then the challenge becomes, how do you build on these successes to further your marketing goals after the event is over?
We’ve compiled a few ideas to help you get the most out of trade shows: