Advice & Inspiration for Promotional Branding & Event Marketing

How to Look Good on Video Calls with Corporate Apparel & Tech
Elevate your teams on-camera presence during virtual meetings with these best practice tips...
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Custom Graduation Gifts & Ideas for Celebrating the Class of 2021
Check out the top personalized graduation gifts for virtual or in-person events. Find out how to host safe celebrations or ship gifts right to student’s doorsteps...
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Sustainable Promotional Products & Swag
What does sustainability really mean? Here’s a guide to help your business choose sustainable swag items and understand their positive environmental impact...
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The Best At-Home Workout Gifts & Outdoor Fitness Giveaways
Looking for ways to encourage employee fitness or celebrate Employee Health & Fitness Month? Check out these top fitness giveaways for at-home and outdoors...
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15 Inspirational Nursing Quotes & Sayings
Here are 15 nurse quotes and gift ideas for Nurses Appreciation Week. We hope they will lift the spirits of your staff, day in and day out...
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Nurse Appreciation Ideas – 8 Ways to Make Your Staff Feel Special
Show the nurses on your staff how much you appreciate their tireless work and dedication with eight thoughtful thank you ideas for Nurses Week or any time of year...
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10 Teacher Appreciation Sayings & Quotes for Fun Thank You Gifts
Teachers dedicate their time, patience and sheer brain power to ensure the success of their students, and that's why it's important to show them how valuable they are during Teacher Appreciation Week...
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Awesome Gift Ideas for Teacher Appreciation Week, According to Teachers
We all know that the work of teachers is unfathomably important, but also infinitely challenging. It’s undeniable that they all deserve a little extra appreciation...
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21 Eco Friendly Quotes & Earth Day Sayings that Promote Sustainability
Check out these sayings and quotes on Earth Day and going green for a fun way for your business to promote sustainability...
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Virtual Trade Show Ideas & In-Person Trade Show Giveaways for 2021
Whether a trade show is online or in-person organizers need the necessary supplies to create a standout yet safe event...
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Nostalgia Marketing with ‘80s & ‘90s Retro Gifts & Giveaways
Link your brand to great memories and better times to come with fun throwback promotional gift and giveaway ideas...
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Corporate Gifts That Give Back – 12 Caring Cause Marketing Ideas
Bring deeper meaning to cause marketing campaigns and staff appreciation with gifts that help the planet, fund charitable causes, and show corporate responsibility...
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The Best Custom Awards, Trophies & Plaques for Your Occasion
From elegant crystal corporate appreciation awards to funny awards ideas for parties, find the perfect custom award, trophy, or plaque to honor your star players...
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Motivation by Mail – The Best Home Office Gifts for Remote Employees
Need to engage and motivate remote employees? Send them appreciation gifts that create happy home offices so they can work smart, reduce stress, and unite as a team...
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Special Gift Services: Kitting, Drop Shipping & Personalization
Crestline’s services make imprinted gifts easy...
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Marketing to Baby Boomers & Seniors with Promotional Products
Find out how to target your swag choices to baby boomers and senior citizens...
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Marketing Home Care Services & Hospice Agencies – Creative Promotion Ideas
Home care services are in demand, due to large senior population that prefers to age in place. Find your clients with our creative marketing strategies...
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2021 Employee Appreciation Days, Weeks & Months for Your Industry
Raise workplace morale all year long with our list of professional appreciation and recognition holidays for employees in healthcare, education and more...
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Marketing & Branding Senior Living Communities with Promo Products
Promotional products are an avenue for marketing retirement homes that will set you apart from the competition...
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Quarantine-Proof Your Branding with Custom Golf Accessories
Golf is one of the safest activities that people can enjoy while social distancing...
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Trend Alert - Promotional Products & Gifts in Pantone Colors of the Year 2021
The Pantone Color institute named not one but two independent colors of the year: Ultimate Gray and Illuminating...
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8 Creative Ideas for Your Virtual Corporate Holiday Party
Keep your office connections strong with one of these virtual holiday party ideas for your employees and clients...
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Why Buy Custom Face Masks? Compelling Stats from a Consumer Study
Giving away customized masks is a great way to contribute to public health and a powerful brand booster...
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Better Days — Fresh & Fun Calendars & Planners for 2021
We have some fresh and timely ideas to help promote your brand, inspire your staff, and delight your clients with unique business calendars and custom planners...
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Promotional Toys & Games for Fun at Home
One way to relieve some stress is with fun at-home games, which can make all that time inside much more enjoyable...
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The Best Promotional Items, Giveaways & Swag — Period
Here, we're going to show you the best promotional items you can buy — period — and why these products are so versatile when it comes to brand building...
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Best Custom Holiday Gifts for 2020
Our 2020 holiday gift guide is full of personalized, holiday-themed gift options...
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Holiday Quotes, Sayings & Design Ideas for Corporate Gifts
These holiday clip art and design ideas may be just what you’re looking for, or just the thing to inspire a great custom gift idea of your own...
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How to Wash a Backpack + Easy to Clean Backpack Styles
We'll take a look at the best the ways to wash backpacks and answer some frequently asked questions as we go...
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Which Face Masks Work Best & More Mask FAQs Answered
We answer some of the most important questions about face masks to keep your company, school or association informed whether you're looking to provide them for workers, clients or students...
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Promotional Products for the Financial Industry
Learn how to use bank promotional products to build your financial institution’s brand, welcome customers, engage employees, and create good will in your community...
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Promotional Products for Real Estate & Realtor Closing Gifts
Learn how to build your real estate empire with logo printed pens, yard signs, PPE items, promotional swag and personalized closing gifts for your clients...
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Back to the Office — How to Create Healthy, Safe Workplaces
Whether your staff is going back to the office or working from home, you can use custom office supplies and PPE items to keep them safe, healthy and productive...
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How to Keep Data Safe with Privacy Tech Items & Security Gadgets
With record numbers of people working from home, attending school via distance learning, shopping online, and attending virtual events, it is more important than ever before to keep hackers from recording activity and stealing data...
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What is Swag? Spoiler Alert: It’s Not a Dirty Word
The term “swag” has many meanings. Here’s what “swag” means to us...
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This Week’s Top Promotional Products Trend – August 12, 2020 – Shipping Swag
It’s important that brands continue to invest in promo and find new ways to get their promotional items to their customers. The best way to do this is to mail promotional products directly...
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Back to School 2020 – Custom Supplies for Safe Learning this Fall
Get in-depth recommendations for custom printed back-to-school items that support health, safety, and school spirit...
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12 Inexpensive Promotional Items to Maximize Your Marketing Budget
If affordable but effective corporate gifts are a top priority, these twelve logo items will give you maximum mileage for your marketing swag...
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Reopening Stores Safely — Branded Retail Store Supplies & PPE
Learn about branded promotional products and PPE items for reopening stores safely: masks, sanitizer, social distancing floor decals, bags, pens & more...
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Video Conference Tools + Custom Swag = Memorable Virtual Events
With pandemic precautions in place all across the globe, everyone from preschoolers to senior citizens is using one virtual meeting platform or another, for distance learning, business activities, formal social occasions and informal get-togethers...
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This Week’s Top Promotional Products Trends – July 20
If you are on social media, you have certainly swiped past, or maybe stopped on, sponsored posts for No Touch Tools. In recent weeks, these tools have become one of the hottest products on the market...
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Reopening Restaurants & Bars Safely with Branded Supplies & PPE
We offer an extensive line of promotional PPE and related items to help you get rolling again, get the word out that you’re back, and most important of all, to help keep your patrons and staff healthy...
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This Week’s Top Promotional Products Trends – June 22
School may be out for the year but planning for the return of students has already begun. In recent weeks Crestline has experienced a spike in the sales of Kits and Bundles to educational institutions...
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It’s Easy to Show You Care with Custom Swag Bags, Kits & Bundles
Find out how easy it is to connect with at-home students, WFH employees, new hires and virtual event attendees with custom kits assembled and shipped by Crestline...
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This Week’s Top Promotional Products Trends – June 3
This week’s top promotional products trends are pocket-size hand sanitizers, hand sanitizer stations & UV sanitizers for devices...
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13 Sunny Promotional Gift Ideas for Spring & Summer
Spring and summer haven’t been cancelled. Celebrate the season with promotional gifts to help your employees and customers enjoy the sun even during COVID-19...
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How to Choose the Best Custom Hand Sanitizers
Here important factors in choosing a hand sanitizer are gel versus foam, alcohol percentage, container or dispenser type, brand, and special features...
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10 Motivational Quotes & Sayings for Employee Appreciation Gifts
As meaningful as it is to receive something special on a special occasion, your employees will be blown away when a gift comes when it’s totally unexpected...
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This Week’s Top Promotional Products Trends – May 19
This week’s top promotional products trends include fun wine and beer glasses, brightly colored or antimicrobial pens and branded PPE...
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Paper Office Items Go Head to Head
Learn more about notebooks, portfolios, padfolios (pad-what?), notebooks, folders, binders and sticky notes...
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This Week’s Top Promotional Products Trends – May 12
This week’s top promotional products trends include thermometers, face mask ear savers, outdoor items & employee appreciation kits...
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22 Funny Wine Quotes & Sayings for Glasses, Cups & Tumblers
Integrate the widely shared love of wine into your next giveaway, fundraiser, or business idea with imprinted swag that has funny wine quotes...
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25 Funny Coffee Quotes and Cute Sayings for Mugs and Tumblers
With millions consuming coffee multiple times per day, branded coffee mugs and tumblers are a great way to...
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Promotional Products Trends - Week of April 26-May 3
Health and Wellness, with a strong focus on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and more...
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Why Buy Custom Drinkware? How Mugs & Bottles Refresh Your Brand
promotional drinkware gives your company broad and positive exposure, helping you gain new business and enrich customer relationships...
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How to Choose the Right Face Masks or Face Coverings for Your Organization
You have the opportunity to help protect your employees, students, customers and clients, while showing them how much you care by providing custom printed face masks...
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20 Thoughtful Ways to Show Appreciation to Workers
Get inspired with fun gifts, activities and gestures that show appreciation and thank employees, volunteers and service providers for everything that they do...
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10 Ideas for Mental Health Month
Learn how to promote mental health and well-being in your organization during Mental Health Awareness Month...
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Spread Joy Not Germs: Antimicrobial Products for the New Normal
As we move from COVID-19 into a new normal, the focus must remain on reducing germ spread. Check out our top antimicrobial ideas to keep customers & staff healthy...
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Crestline’s Commitment to Corporate Environmental Responsibility
At Crestline, we take our corporate responsibility to the environment seriously. Learn about our green initiatives and what we do to be eco-friendly...
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What Is Wheat Straw Plastic?
Wheat straw is one method of manufacturing that has become increasingly popular because of its ability to create a variety of products in an eco-friendly way...
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Why Invest in Promotional Pens?
Pens are one of the world’s most popular and effective promotional items. From universal use, to brand exposure, to cost-efficacy, find out the top reasons why...
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Imprint Color Options – 1 Color, 2 Color & Full Color Printing
Learn the differences between 1 or 2 color spot printing, 4 color process, and CMYK full-color printing, and discover which is the best for your custom items...
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Fresh Health Care Marketing Ideas for Trade Shows & Your Office
Give your health care practice or wellness business a shot in the arm with fun and engaging ideas for trade shows, fairs and in your office...
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How to Turn Canceled Events Into Opportunities to Connect
We have outlined ways you and your business can adapt, leverage digital platforms, stay connected, boost employee morale and emerge stronger on the other side of things...
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It’s Easy to be Green: FAQ About Eco-Friendly Promo Products
It’s easy to be green. Learn how with our FAQs about eco-friendly promotional items and get great ideas for Earth Day giveaways and corporate gifts...
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Promotional Products Vs Other Media: Why Promos Work Best
Learn why you should invest in promotional products - the branding technique that consumers actually see, appreciate, remember, share and act on...
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How to Get the Best Print-Ready Logo for Your Promotional Products: The Art and Proof Process
Learn how we take your design or logo from high quality vector art, or even a concept on a napkin, to a proof, to beautiful art printed on promotional products...
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5 Top Tips for Those New to Working from Home
Working from home may seem like a dream, but it can be difficult. Here are our top suggestions to make it easier to stay comfortable, healthy, and accomplish your goals...
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10 Funny, Inspirational Volunteer Appreciation Quotes & Sayings
It’s a great time to show your volunteers how much you care, and how much they mean to your organization...
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Stress Awareness Month Strategies for the Workplace & Everywhere
Stress Awareness Month activities are so important. Encourage healthy habits at home, at school, and in the workplace to reduce stress and improve overall health and wellness...
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6 Inspiring Volunteer Appreciation Week Gifts, Ideas & Activities
April is the perfect time to recognize the valuable contributions that volunteers make throughout the year, thank your team for all that they do with one or more of the volunteer appreciation activities and gift ideas listed below...
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What are the Parts of a Backpack? An Illustrated Bag Anatomy
See the parts and features of customized backpacks in traditional, school and drawstring styles, and learn how to choose the right one for your purpose...
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Anatomy of a Ballpoint Pen: Parts of a Pen and How They Work
Learn the anatomy and mechanisms of popular pen styles like ballpoint, twist, click and multi-functional...
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Printing Processes for Promotional Products – How We Decorate Your Custom Items
Learn about the different imprinting methods used to customize promotional products with your logo in this comprehensive infographic...
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10 Motivating Employee Appreciation Quotes & Sayings for Fun Thank You Gifts
By regularly showing gratitude to your team members, you can boost morale, improve company culture and...
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What is a Setup Charge? Promotional Products Fees Explained.
In the world of promotional products, a setup charge is the cost of preparing the equipment needed to...
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Higher Education Marketing Strategies to Increase College Enrollment
How can recruiters employ solid marketing strategies to attract students? Let's look at successful tactics some acclaimed universities have implemented...
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21 Corporate Team-Building Activities They'll Want to Take Part In
As consumers, we now seek tech accessories to support our active lifestyle, that empower us to move about our day freely...
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Top in Tech for 2020 - The Best Promo Items for Gifts & Giveaways
As consumers, we now seek tech accessories to support our active lifestyle, that empower us to move about our day freely...
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10 Awesome Ways to Use Post-it® Extreme Sticky Note
Waterproof, heavy duty and durable, these sticky notes are engineered to be tough in both outdoor and indoor environments...
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Custom Phone Wallets and Card Holders: Everything You Need to Know
When imprinted with your custom logo, phone wallets offer an invaluable opportunity for you to raise brand awareness and gain exposure...
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Patriotic Giveaways and Gifts for 4th of July, Veterans Day and Year-Round
Want to put your patriotism front and center at any of those holidays? Use this guide to find the best red, white and blue gifts for you...
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Promotional Marketing 101: Strategies & Case Studies to Promote Your Business
Finding the right promotional marketing can help you get your name and product out to consumers...
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7 Attention Grabbing Trade Show Display Ideas
Learn how to attract more traffic to your trade show booth with seven attention-grabbing display ideas...
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10 Terrific Sayings and Slogan Ideas for Heart Health Awareness
One great way to spread the word in your community is through the power of catchy heart awareness slogans...
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Effective Steps to Test New Products on Real Customers
It's crucial to do pre-market testing to determine the best way to present your new product to the masses. Where do you start? Follow these steps...
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How to Prepare for a Career Fair: Your Before and After Checklist
Your goal is to draw the sharpest, most qualified individuals to your company. That's why it's critical to have a plan before, during, and after the job fair...
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What to Wear to a Conference: The Ultimate Guide
While every conference and trade show is different, the goal is always to look professional and composed no matter what you're doing...
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Six Must-Haves for Your Next Trade Show Booth
Whether it is your first or your fortieth trade show, you’ll want to try to attract as much attention as possible to your booth or conference table. Here is a list of six display must-haves...
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Top 10 Tips for Welcoming New Employees
Employees who like where they work are not only more productive, they are also more likely to stay where they are...
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How to Inflate Helium Balloons – Proper Technique & Pro Tips
Learn proper techniques and pro tips to properly inflate custom balloons for the longest floating time possible...
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How to Improve Employee Engagement: 10 Ideas That Work
Engaged employees are individuals who are enthusiastic about their work. An office that is composed of engaged employees is more likely to reach success and to get there as a team...
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The Complete Guide to Custom Power Banks for Phones & Tablets
Technology accessories have been a category of steady growth in the promotional products industry over the past few years and that growth is expected to continue...
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How to Start a Corporate Wellness Program + 32 Inspiring Ideas to Get You Started
As the value of a healthy lifestyle becomes increasingly clear, a growing number of companies are supporting their employees with wellness programs...
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Encouraging Word-Of-Mouth Marketing with Promotional Gifts & Giveaways
Word of mouth is so effective because of its credibility. Recommendations and opinions, from consumers in our same position, carry more weight than advertising spots on television or the radio...
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The Importance of Employee Recognition Programs
For recognition programs to have the greatest results for your company, you must make sure that recognition is...
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8 Awesome Ideas for Employee Appreciation Gifts & Events
Employees are the most important asset of any organization, and showing the appropriate recognition and appreciation is essential...
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28 Creative Ways to Use Magnetic Clips
Magnetic clips have been a long-time Crestline customer favorite. Clips and magnets are home, office, and education staples, these fantastic items combine the two to give you more uses...
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25 Ways to Use PopSockets™ Phone Grips and Stands
Their universal usefulness and affordability make Popsockets™ a highly sought after promotional item for schools, fundraising, and much more...
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How to Create Over-the-Top Trade Show Displays: 3 Big Ideas
With so many organizations vying for their attention, many booths will go unnoticed. That's where these unique trade show booth ideas come in...
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Cause Related Marketing Campaigns - 3 Non-Profit Case Studies
Find out how three caring non-profit organizations raised awareness for their causes, won at fundraising and thanked their supporters with promotional campaigns...
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Fundraising 101 - Checklist and Tips for Nonprofits and Schools
To ensure your success, you'll need to start planning as early as possible to make certain all your objectives are met. Here is a checklist to help you pull things together...
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What is Polypropylene Fabric?
Polypropylene is a flexible resin polymer and is often referred to simply as “non-woven"...
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3 Things to Avoid on an Employee’s First Day
Making a good first impression is as important for employers as it is for new hires. We reveal some common mistakes employers make during the onboarding process and what to do instead...
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4 Ways to Win Elections with Political Campaign Merchandise
Promotional products and elections have a long history and since they are still being used in elections today, you can tell they are powerful...
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American Swag: The Best USA-Made Promotional Products
There are plenty of American promotional products you can use to grow your brand while showcasing your national pride, saving money and gaining consumers' favor...
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How to Help: 7 National Diabetes Awareness Month 2020 Ideas
Celebrate National Diabetes Awareness Month all November long...
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5 Psychological Factors of Brand Awareness & Trust
Learn how to create brand awareness and trust with customers and prospects...
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Best Holiday Gifts Ideas for Clients by Budget
Use this 2020 holiday gift guide to help you choose the right customer appreciation gifts at a price point that is just right for your organization...
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Best Holiday Gifts Ideas for Employees by Budget
From our selection of inexpensive, yet thoughtful gifts, to items in line with bigger budgets, Crestline has something for every employee on your list...
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9 Great Promotional Items to Include In the Swag Bag for Your Next Corporate Event
Leave a good impression that sticks around, with a swag bag full of great promotional items that make it hard to forget you...
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Promotional Items for an Offline Marketing That Works
Offline marketing allows your brand to experience important real-world encounters that can truly resonate with potential customers and partners...
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9 Effective Recruiting Methods to Hire and Retain Talented Employees
There are a number of ways you can recruit new employees who will quickly become the star teammates you need for success...
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Healthcare Marketing Tips and Basics
With an effective and well-rounded plan, you can better communicate why your product or service is the best choice...
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Nonprofit Marketing Ideas and Tips
A solid marketing starts with defining your mission and audience in order to create messages that inspire your audience to take action and support your charity...
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Trade Show Insider Secrets for Exhibitors
“Location, Location, Location!” remains a true key to success but there is a lot more that goes into maximizing the investment in your exhibit, so let’s unpack it...
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The Creepiest Custom Trick or Treat Bags for Halloween 2020
If your organization is looking for branding opportunities, Halloween is a great opportunity, because the spookiest day of the year is also perfect for gaining exposure and engaging with the community...
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Voters Pick the Best and Worst Campaign Logos of 2020
To find out how the Class of 2020’s branding resonates with the public, we partnered with an independent research firm to survey 1,258 registered voters across the country and score the campaign materials...
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How to Care for Your Custom Table Cover
Read on for all the care instructions you need to keep your tablecloth and your brand looking good for years to come...
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What are the Most Effective Promotional Products?
Promotional products are a valuable advertising tool that amplifies brand recognition through exposure...
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The Best School Spirit Giveaway Ideas
A stronger community and tons of exposure — sounds like a pretty killer combo, right? With customized promotional items designed to raise school spirit, it can be a reality...
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How to Choose & Design Your Own Customized Padfolios
If you’re interested in choosing the perfect personalized padfolios, you’re in the right place, as this buying guide will tell you everything you need to know...
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How to Choose & Design Your Own Custom Notebooks, Journals & Notepads
This notebook buying guide has all the informationy you need to select the perfect custom notebook...
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7 Pet-Friendly Giveaways for Animal Lovers
There are ways that you can incorporate pet-friendly giveaways into your marketing even if your business does not cater specifically to animals...
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Promotional Products for Booster Clubs: 5 of the Best Ideas
With the right promotional items, booster clubs and PTAs can generate funds like never before...
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Supporting a Cause with Custom Products: Camp Sunshine
We had the opportunity to visit Camp Sunshine and drop off some promotional goodies to help them spread awareness for their camp at recruiting events...
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How to Create Unforgettable Custom Swag Bags: 8 Standout Ideas
These bags are a fantastic way for organizations to gain exposure and make a memorable impression. That’s because with custom swag bags, you stand to reap the benefits of multiple types of promotional products at once...
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Crestline Cares: K9s On the Front Line
K9s on the Front Line is a Maine and Missouri-based nonprofit organization that provides trained service dogs to veterans...
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America’s Most Memorable Mascots
Mascots give brands warmth and personality. They become touchstones that we recognize, like, and trust...
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Customized Church Giveaway Ideas
Are you wondering how you can use promotional products to build up your congregation? Or maybe you’re a faith-based nonprofit looking to help people in your community? Learn how promo products can support these efforts...
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The History of Travel Mugs & Tumblers
When were travel mugs invented? Join Crestline for a history lesson that will leave you wanting to promote your own brand on a travel mug...
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The Power of Promotional USBs
Custom USB flash drives can be a fantastic way to boost brand recognition, show customer and employee appreciation and gain exposure...
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How to Choose and Design Your Own Custom USB Flash Drives
Even in the age of the cloud, USB flash drives are as useful as ever. The widespread popularity makes USB thumb drives a fantastic promotional product...
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What Are Promotional Products and Why Do They Work?
Promotional products have the power to win over consumers, employees and clients alike, all while gaining loads of organic exposure for your brand...
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Quotes, Sayings & Slogans for Funny, Inspirational Travel Mugs
When you combine your logo with a unique message, you create a one-of-a-kind giveaway item that will motivate and amuse as it raises awareness for your organization...
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Promotional Products Terms - A Customization Glossary
This glossary will fill you in on the processes used to imprint your items, the charges that you will see on your quote or on an item page as well as some of your imprint options...
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Types of Plastic and Their Recycling Codes
An increasing number of consumer products – including countless promotional items – are made from plastic. Here's a quick primer to help you understand the differences between various types...
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9 Unique Dental Office Giveaways
Dental promotional products, you can capture patients’ attention and gain exposure. Here are nine ideas for your dental office giveaways...
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The Best Promotional Products for Direct Mail Marketing
Promotional mailers are a great way to connect to your target audience, attract new business, and reward existing customers...
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Promotional Product Design Ideas: Fun Slogans, Sayings & Quotes
Whether you choose a humorous phrase or an inspirational quote, make something truly unique and memorable with promotional products slogans...
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Promotional Products in the Wild: Boost Workplace Culture with Company Swag
Promotional products can be a positive (and powerful) part of your company’s overall image and workplace culture...
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Promotional Products in the Wild: 7 Examples of Branded Merchandise That Actually Sells
We'll show you how brands are creating branded merchandise their customers are actively seeking out...
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Promotional Products in the Wild: The Importance of Corporate Apparel
Corporate apparel with your company logo helps to create a sense of brand identity for employees...
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Custom Bags and Promotional Bags: The Ultimate Buyer’s Guide
With this guide, you’ll be able to pick bags that are perfectly suited to both your and your recipient’s needs...
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American Shopping Guilt
Trying to be an ethical consumer can be an emotional rollercoaster ride of feeling good when we support businesses that share our values, and guilty when we put convenience or price ahead of our beliefs...
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Power Up Your Brand with Custom USB Charging Cables
We've surveyed customers and staff and come up with the most important considerations when buying charging cables...
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The Essential Buyer’s Guide to Custom Travel Mugs and Promotional Tumblers
learn everything you need to know about buying the perfect customized travel mugs and tumblers for your brand...
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Everything You Need to Know About Ordering Custom Trade Show Table Covers
Table coverings offer different imprint sizes and styles, here is a rundown of some of the common options...
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Promotional Products in the Wild: 4 Inspiring Use Cases for Social Causes
Ready to get some inspiration for your next charitable campaign? Here, we’ll look at four promotional product ideas for social causes...
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Promotional Products in the Wild: 5 Use Cases for Brand Promotion
Promotional products can play a valuable role in supporting good causes, but what about your company and brand...
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How to Choose the Best Custom Phone Accessories
There are few better ways to gain brand exposure and show employee appreciation than by gifting custom phone accessories...
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The Ultimate Custom Water Bottle Buying Guide
In this custom water bottle buying guide will show you how you can pick water bottles that are perfect for your brand, organization and purpose...
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Eco-Friendly Promotional Products Buying Guide
We will explore some of the different terms under the eco-friendly umbrella, as well as the benefits of each...
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Show You Care with Custom Reusable Straws
One way to distinguish your brand is through green-themed giveaways such as custom reusable straws...
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Trade Show Checklist: The Complete Guide to Trade Show Planning
Trade shows are one of the most profitable marketing strategies in the U.S...
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Celebration and Gift Ideas Nurses Love
The nurses we polled all agreed that the act of recognizing their hard work and effort is the most important thing...
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Promotional Products for Government Agencies
Agencies of all types; transportation, public safety, parks and recreation, social services and more can all take advantage of promotional items to share their message or spread awareness for the services that the agency has to offer...
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How Your Organization Can Support Men’s Health this Movember
Many men over the years have chosen to grow a mustache throughout the month of November as a way to show support for this important cause. Promotional products can be a very effective way to help achieve the important goal of improving men’s physical and mental health...
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6 High Tech Giveaways You Can’t Live Without
With new technology being developed all the time, it can be hard to keep up with the latest tech trends. We have all the most popular tech giveaways and ideas that you can use to make your next promotion a big success...
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The 6 Best Promotional Giveaways for Summer Outdoor Events
Whether you attend, sponsor or host a summer event, promotional giveaways can help your brand become a part of every attendee’s summer memories...
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Make Your Brand Message Travel with Promotional Products
There is a large demographic of people who travel for work each year and that number is growing.Here are four categories of promotional travel items to get you started...
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Customized Wedding Favors for Every Budget
Wedding favors not only add interest to your reception tables and hotel rooms reserved for guests, they also make thoughtful mementos to send home with those who came to celebrate your special day...
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4 Fun Employee Appreciation & Team Building Ideas for the Workplace
We have a number of ideas for how you can boost your corporate culture and office morale through staff retention efforts, team building exercises, employee appreciation ideas, and health and wellness programs...
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Promotional Products for Schools – Your Logo’s Academic Year
Learn how your school can make the most out of logo imprinted items from new student orientation all the way up to graduation...
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A Guide to Choosing the Perfect Promotional T-Shirt
To ensure that you choose the tee that is the best solution for your needs, we’ve broken T-shirts down into three categories and chosen a top-selling tee from each category to use as an example for you to base a decision on...
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The Power of Promotional Writing Instruments – Branding with Pens
Pens are inexpensive, come in a vast variety of styles, and can be used by anyone, which is why the promotional pen is right on point...
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3 Ways to Get Your Nonprofit or Charity Noticed with Custom Logo Items
With so many worthy causes hoping to gain support from donors, it is important to get creative when amplifying your message...
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6 Nutrient Packed Infused Water Recipes
We all know the importance of drinking a sufficient amount of water, but it can be easy to let proper hydration fall to the wayside. Adding a burst of fun flavors to your water can make drinking recommended daily dosage a lot easier...
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9 Awareness-Raising Ideas for American Heart Month
February is American Heart Month. If you are looking for a way for your organization to make a difference, consider an event with a heart-healthy spin on it...
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10 Inspiring Ways To Use Promotional USB Flash Drives
We have put together a list of creative uses for USB flash Drives to try at your next promotional event...
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45 Ways to use the Whizzie™ Spotter Tie
The Whizzie™ Spotter Tie is an extremely versatile and fun item that the staff at Crestline has taken a liking for...
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DIY Lip Balm Printable Holiday Cards
If you are looking for a thoughtful, last-minute holiday card this year, consider these adorable printable cards, with a clever space to add a trendy and popular lip balm ball...
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How to Use Promotional Floor Mats for Your Marketing
Promotional rugs can serve as indoor billboards for your brand. They are a great vehicle for sharing your message and they provide high exposure at a low cost...
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Inexpensive Customer Appreciation Ideas
Here are some of our favorite ways to say thanks to your customers with items that are all under $5.00 each...
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Promotional Giveaways for Health and Wellness
Although we cannot stop cold and flu from striking, we can take measures to protect ourselves and those around us from germs that can cause illness...
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Putting It to The Test: Crestline's Yukon vs. Popular Retail Brand Tumbler
One of our most popular double-wall, vacuum-constructed, stainless steel tumblers has all the same features and functions of the most popular retail brand...
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Red Ribbon Week and Other Ways to Support Substance Abuse Awareness
October is Substance Awareness Month and one such effort is The Red Ribbon Campaign™, which promotes Red Ribbon Week® in the last week of each October every year...
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Share Your Brand on the Green: 5 Giveaways for Charity Golf Tournaments
Annual golf tournaments are a chance for corporations and individuals to get out in the community and make an impact...
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Using Promotional Products to Support Breast Cancer Awareness
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and promotional products are an important means for any kind of business to show their support...
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What Your Customers Will Love About Using Custom Reusable Bags
Implementation of reusable grocery totes has been on the rise...
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Boost Office Productivity & Morale with Custom Sticky Notes
Read on to learn how promotional sticky notes can increase office organization, productivity, and cohesiveness...
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Make Prospective Students Feel Welcome
With so much to consider, students are looking for colleges where they feel like they can belong...
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Ideosity Completes Project with Promotional Product Distributor, Crestline
Ideosity has recently implemented a new Product Management System for Crestline...
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Use Promotional Corporate Branding as a Marketing Tool to Help Get Your Logo Seen
Advertising strategies and promotions are an effective way to get your brand name and logo out there. As you plan your brand promotion strategy, look to Crestline for guidance and inspiration on how to plan your next event, giveaway or appreciation program, using promotional items to your company’s advantage. Our hub has articles and guides to help you create promotional strategies and marketing campaigns that elevate your brand and get you the exposure you want and need.
Look to Our Branding Ideas and Promotional Products for Guidance During Your Next Campaign
When planning your company’s branding methods and techniques, don’t underestimate the importance of promotional materials. After all, your brand promotion strategy wouldn’t be complete without products and items bearing your logo.
Are you looking for virtual event ideas or work-from-home products to help employees settle into their new home office? Do you want custom face masks and PPE for your retail employees? Or perhaps you want to maximize your marketing budget with cheap and useful branded products. From timely items like hand sanitizer and masks, coffee mugs and t-shirts, to novelty items like silly pens and stress balls, our promotional corporate branding ideas are perfect for any event or function where you want to show off your name and cause.
We have plenty of informational guides and content to help you find the right branding and event ideas, suggested giveaways and corporate gifts, swag for charity events, and more. Whatever your style or company culture, you’ll find excellent promotional strategies and products to fit your needs. Let us help with your promotional strategy and marketing—we promise you’ll find branding ideas, promotional products, and ideas to help take your company to the next level.