Printfection Blog
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The Printfection team blogs on the latest trends
Work from home swag ideas
What a strange world we find ourselves in today. As of this writing, COVID-19’s global spread has infected hundreds of thousands and forced millions to seek shelter in their homes. For many who still have jobs, working from home has become virtually mandatory. The need to engage and communicate remotely has arguably never been greater….
Swag Bags: The Ultimate Guide
It’s 2020, and if you’re a marketing director or HR professional looking to be competitive in your field, you best be bringing your swag A-game! Whether sent as surprise gifts, handed out at registration, or given out by sponsors to attendees, swag bags are industry standards and set the tone for attendees. Include a…
Five eco-friendly swag ideas
The next time you buy promotional products, consider these eco-friendly swag ideas! Your recipients, and the environment, will be sure to thank you. You can view each item in our swag catalog to get more detailed information and pricing. Also, read this response from the gang at Commonsku to an article written by Elizabeth Segran…
How to measure event success
So you’ve decided to attend or sponsor some events. (Or if you haven’t, read this to figure out if a trade show is even worth it). But now you’re wondering how to measure event success or ROI. Or perhaps you’re unsure of events altogether because you’re uncertain if you can even reliably measure success. I’m…
Custom branded boxes: ideas and best practices
Want to make an outstanding first impression? Whether you’re sending a welcome kit to a customer, a new hire kit to an employee, or a coffee mug kit to a key prospect, custom branded boxes work wonders. And when it comes to the overall design and direction, you have myriad options. We recommend exploring thematic…
Are trade shows worth the cost?
I answered this question on Quora and wanted to give it a more in-depth treatment here. I’ll share why trade shows are absolutely worth the cost — and give some real results we achieved from SaaStr Annual back in February. First off, not all events are equal. You need to thoughtfully vet them. Some good…
On SiriusDecisions Summit and…getting uncomfortable?
We’re in the final stages of planning our first ever attendance at SiriusDecisions Summit in Austin, and I’m beyond pumped. As a swag management platform, we help some pretty bright companies with their merch for trade shows. Naturally, we’re excited to showcase some really fun, unique goods at the show. But more importantly, SiriusDecisions is…
Should you send food or drinks as corporate gifts?
You’re on the hunt for some great presents for your customers, and you’re entertaining the thought of gifting food or beverages. You might think, why not send them cookies and a bottle of champagne! Everyone loves booze and treats, right? Sending corporate food gifts (and beverages) is convenient because there are so many options. But…
Event planning dos and don’ts: What we learned from SaaStr Annual
Event planning is no joke. We just attended our first major conference earlier this month, SaaStr Annual in San Jose. Such an amazing show! We’re grateful to declare it a success, but we definitely learned some valuable lessons along the way. We cover them in 3 areas: Pre-event planning During the show Post-event follow-up 1)…
4 promotional products trends we saw at the PPAI Expo
We just attended PPAI’s annual conference in Las Vegas, host to thousands of promo products distributors and suppliers. Among the myriad swag items on display, our merch experts noticed 4 interesting promotional products trends — check them out! 1. Bomber jackets Of the tens of thousands of apparel items displayed at the show, we were…