Killer Ideas | BigPromotions.net https://blog.bigpromotions.net/ Marketing ideas and tips for running your business Sun, 17 May 2026 19:02:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://blog.bigpromotions.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/cropped-img-guy-512x512-1-1-32x32.png Killer Ideas | BigPromotions.net https://blog.bigpromotions.net/ 32 32 What Smart Brands Are Doing with Branded Merch in 2026 https://blog.bigpromotions.net/what-smart-brands-are-doing-with-branded-merch-in-2026/ Thu, 14 May 2026 13:57:00 +0000 https://blog.bigpromotions.net/?p=12931 Branded merch has come a long way from the cheap pens and stress balls that used to pile up in desk drawers. In 2026, the way companies think about these products has shifted. Brands that understand this are getting a lot more mileage out of every dollar they spend on swag. People Keep Good Stuff […]

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]]> Your Branded Swag Is Outperforming Your Ads https://blog.bigpromotions.net/your-branded-swag-is-outperforming-your-ads/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:23:00 +0000 https://blog.bigpromotions.net/?p=12923 B2B marketers pour money into online ads that get scrolled past in seconds. Meanwhile, the branded coffee mug sitting on your client’s desk has been working for you every single morning for the past eight months. That’s what makes branded merch so effective. It sticks around. It gets used. It keeps your brand visible long […]

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]]> King’s Hawaiian Turned “Soft” Into Something You Could Wear https://blog.bigpromotions.net/kings-hawaiian-turned-soft-into-something-you-could-wear/ Thu, 02 Oct 2025 15:36:00 +0000 https://blog.bigpromotions.net/?p=12890 King’s Hawaiian hit 75 years with a fresh look: a softer crown logo. To make that idea real, they set up a pop-up in Chicago O’Hare’s Terminal 2 in August 2025. Travelers walked in and traded the clothes they were wearing. They walked out in a free “soft-wear” sweatsuit. Private changing booths kept it simple […]

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]]> QR Code Trade Show Booth Idea https://blog.bigpromotions.net/qr-code-trade-show-booth-idea/ Thu, 07 Aug 2025 14:51:00 +0000 https://blog.bigpromotions.net/?p=12873 Most marketing people think that customers and prospects come to exhibitor booths to learn about products and services. But what they come for the prizes – the merch. Some exhibitors try to make this distribution quick and easy: spin a wheel, win a prize, scan a badge, or collect a business card.  That’s a mistake. […]

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]]> Summer Merch People Actually Use https://blog.bigpromotions.net/summer-merch-people-actually-use/ Mon, 02 Jun 2025 12:25:00 +0000 https://blog.bigpromotions.net/?p=12851 When it’s blazing hot and someone grabs your branded water bottle or throws on those promo shades, that’s when your brand message earns its keep. Nobody gets excited about another pen that ends up in the junk drawer. Why Summer Merch Works The magic of summer giveaways is pretty simple: people use this merch right […]

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]]> Why Masters Merch Is So Damn Cool https://blog.bigpromotions.net/why-masters-merch-is-so-damn-cool/ Wed, 16 Apr 2025 13:56:00 +0000 https://blog.bigpromotions.net/?p=12814 Ever notice how people go crazy for those Masters golf tournament hats and shirts? There’s a brilliant strategy behind it. Masters gear is only sold in one place – at Augusta National during tournament week. That’s it. No online shopping. No mall stores. Just seven days a year, in one spot. This creates the ultimate […]

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]]> Creative Career Fair Ideas That Might Actually Work https://blog.bigpromotions.net/creative-career-fair-ideas-that-might-actually-work/ Mon, 10 Feb 2025 13:22:00 +0000 https://blog.bigpromotions.net/?p=12783 Here’s a fresh take on career fair booth ideas: Want your career fair booth to actually attract great candidates? Here are some no-nonsense tips that might actually work: Start with Killer Visuals Your booth needs to catch eyes from across the room. Think bold banners, bright lighting, and branding that pops. Put some elements up […]

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]]> Employee Recognition Is More Than Just a Pat on the Back https://blog.bigpromotions.net/employee-recognition-is-more-than-just-a-pat-on-the-back/ Mon, 03 Feb 2025 13:21:00 +0000 https://blog.bigpromotions.net/?p=12769 Employee Recognition Day is March 7 (1st Friday in March) Let’s talk about making your employees feel like rockstars. After all, they’re the ones keeping your business running smoothly day after day. When your team feels appreciated, good things happen. They stick around longer, work harder, and actually enjoy coming to work. Pretty simple stuff, […]

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]]> ’E-L-G-S-E-S’ Here’s How A Spelling Mistake Became Philly’s Latest Fashion Statement https://blog.bigpromotions.net/e-l-g-s-e-s-heres-how-a-spelling-mistake-became-phillys-latest-fashion-statement/ Tue, 28 Jan 2025 19:54:27 +0000 https://blog.bigpromotions.net/?p=12762 When Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker got caught up in Eagles playoff fever at a press conference, she tried to lead a classic Eagles chant. Instead of the usual “E-A-G-L-E-S,” she gave us “E-L-G-S-E-S.” And just like that, a new Philly trend was born. The internet never forgets, and Philly fans love nothing more than an […]

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]]> Making Mistakes Is How We Get Better at Marketing https://blog.bigpromotions.net/making-mistakes-is-how-we-get-better-at-marketing/ Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:08:02 +0000 https://blog.bigpromotions.net/?p=12751 Let me share a cool story from the book “Art & Fear“ that really hits home about how we sometimes get in our own way trying to be perfect. Picture this: A ceramics teacher splits their class in two. One half gets graded purely on how many pots they make – more pounds equals better […]

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