Marketing

Have you ever considered the impact of word of mouth marketing on your business?

It's important, even in a day when online business is dominated by the likes of SEO and sales funnels.

It may be time to see what you can do about making sure that things spread around.

If you're wondering what is word of mouth? then you're in the right place. Read on as we cover the basics behind a technique which may end up being the keystone for your local business.

It's tough to argue with the success of promotional products. Whether you want to make the most out of a conference or send someone a token of appreciation, branded products are a solid investment.

Based on our extensive experience as Canada's leading supplier of promotional items, we've put together a list of our ten most popular products.

It hurts people the most when they do not feel valued. You could be a famous movie star, the president of a large company, a stay at home mother, or an ordinary consumer making a purchase – the need to be recognized and receive validation is common for everyone. Here are a few reasons you should give gifts:

You don’t have to wait until Christmas to tell clients and employees that you value them. Gifts can be given at any time of the year, especially when they’re least expecting it. But gift-giving isn’t as easy as it seems – it is a subtle art where the receiver should be as happy to receive it as you are sharing. Here are a few things that you should remember before giving gifts:

You're shopping at your favorite supermarket and an employee offers you a sample of a chocolate bar. You try the bar and love it so much you decide to get one. Did you see what happened there?

They gave you something for free but, we know that wasn't the whole story. They gave you the free sample expecting you to want to buy the chocolate bar. Every time a store does this, they're using the law of reciprocity.

You can apply this to any business. It might come as a surprise. But, using it in marketing with promotional products can take your business all the way to the top. Want to learn more?

Are you looking for a unique way to advertise your business?

A sports team sponsorship with a local high school can be an effective way for you to spread the word about your company. That's because a local high school is well-known in your community and can help you develop a stronger reputation.

Read on to learn 4 ways that sponsoring a local high school sports team can help you market your company.

Here’s a little story about what brand story telling is all about. The short and succinct version is in essence just as Jeff Charles put it in his Huffington Post blog: 4 Fantastic Examples of Brand Storytelling; Brand storytelling is the most effective way to connect with your audience. It involves the many types of stories you tell your audience. It’s what helps you appeal to the emotions of your customers and prospects. A brand story is given the breath of life not only through the narrative cleverly weaved together in house but just as impressively and certainly as significantly through:

Is your business looking for a creative way to increase sales? If you want to promote outside of the box, hosting a product giveaway is a great way to reach more leads.

There any many benefits to run a contest giveaway, and it can yield great results for your business. Let's take a look at business giveaways and how they boost your marketing!

If you’re looking for gift bag ideas to promote your business, then you’re in the right place. Here are a few suggestions to help fuel you with inspiration!

As many as eight out of ten consumers own between one and ten promotional products! So, it goes without saying that we all love a freebie.

Did you know 53% of people use promotional products at least once a week? It’s time to capitalize on these statistics with your own executive gift ideas.

Giving effective gifts to your VIP clients will not only help their perception of your business but it will also be a tangible reminder of your service. Get started building those special relations today with these 5 high-end executive gift ideas.