Global shortages resulting from the pandemic have been affecting the supply chains of all industries across the board. For us in promotional products, we’ve been dealing with inventory shortages and production delays that have made it quite challenging to meet our...
After a long hiatus, conferences, trade shows, and other company events are back, with COVID precautions, of course. As much as people are looking forward to getting together in person, COVID precautions are still always, and one of the objectives is to maximize the...
In today’s environment, a healthy company culture with higly engaged employees is more important than ever. There are many ways to increase staff’s engagement and we want to share 7 of them with you today. From employee onboarding to recognition awards...
One of the things we enjoy about branded merchandise is that each year it brings new products and design trends to the market. After leaving behind the most difficult year ever, many companies are looking to refresh their brand, and that includes new company swag....
With pandemic restrictions still in place, employee appreciation and business holiday celebrations present new challenges this year. We at KSM love a marketing challenge, so we’ve come up with creative ways to make our client’s employees feel appreciated and...
Are you responsible for the planning of your’s company’s recognition awards event or business gifts? With so many great things in the market, it can be overwhelming to search for the perfect mix of company swag for the holidays and stay within the budget....
The country is beginning to reopen for business and employers are taking precautionary measures to provide a safe workplace for their employees and customers. One of the CDC recommendations to protect against the contagion of COVID-19, is the use of face masks. But...
The concept of appreciation gifts for employees is nothing new, but with more companies shifting to having their staff working from home, a whole set of unique challenges call for changes in programs they had in place. We at KSM Promotions have been helping clients...
Due to the current circumstances with the COVID-19 pandemic, many companies and organizations have asked their employees to work from home without having much time for preparation. Even though many already have part of their workforce working from home, at least...
As marketers, it is very important to stay on top of market trends to produce relevant communications, activities, and events that connect to our audience in meaningful ways. That includes the company swag you give away because it says a lot about your company...
When planning your branded business gifts, you don’t want to leave custom printed calendars out of the list. In an age of smartphones and tablets handling nearly every aspect of our day to day lives, it may seem surprising that appointment books, planners, and...
This past month we spent a day at the industry Promotional Products Trade Show in Chicago, a mid-year expo where the top factories traditionally showcase their new products and printing methods. As a promotional product creative agency, going to industry trade shows...
June is our anniversary month. We’ve certainly come a long way since I first started with a handful of Chicago companies who trusted me with their branded products requirements. Reflecting on where I was 23 years ago and where we are today as a company, I...
As I’m sure you are aware, the new Tariffs soon to go into effect will have an impact on the costs of products coming from China, and therefore their price to the end consumer. Leaving all politics aside, considering the enormous amount of products we consume imported...
Custom socks are quickly becoming a favorite giveaway when a company is looking for a funky, fun piece to make a statement. Socks are one of those things that everyone owns and wears, if not every day, most days of the year. As long as the quality is good, people...
The new year brings new design trends and innovative branded merchandise that you’ll want to explore when planning your organization’s marketing campaigns and corporate events. As an integral part of your brand story, the swag your company gifts allows you to...
In working with HR professionals in their employee programs, we know that they face new hiring challenges with more and more millennials entering the workforce and older generations retiring. Each group is very different in what they want and expect from a job,...
Photo Credit: Amy Shamblen & Unsplash The month of October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a worldwide annual campaign involving thousands of organizations, to raise awareness about breast cancer and the importance of its prevention, education, and research. As...
Even though there are over one million products ready to be customized with your logo, there are times that call for one that’s exclusive to your brand. We at KSM Promotions love those projects because of the creative process and the end result is one of a kind....
The colors of our American Flag, red, white and blue, has become a tradition for events themed on our patriotic holidays, from decorations to promotional swag. Since our clients have been asking us for ideas, we’ve come across some really nice swag worth...
