5 Reasons to Include Branded Merchandise in Your Budget

5 Reasons to Include Branded Merchandise in Your Budget

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5 Reasons to Include Branded Merchandise in Your Budget Are you looking to add a bit of pizzazz to your marketing strategy without breaking the bank? Well, say hello to branded merchandise—your new best friend in the promotion world. Let’s dive into five reasons you should incorporate branded merchandise into your budget. Trust us, your brand will thank you!  Walking Billboards: Your Brand on the MoveImagine this: someone’s strutting down the street wearing a t-shirt with your logo on it. Branded merchandise turns everyday people into walking billboards! Whether it’s a tote bag, a cap, or even a hoodie, every piece of merchandise spreads your brand’s message far and wide. It’s like having a fleet of mini-marketing agents, and all you have to do is work with us. With Foxtrot,…
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Top Customizable Products For Your Summer Events!

Top Customizable Products For Your Summer Events!

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Top Customizable Products For Your Summer Events! Summer is here, and you know what that means—sunshine, good vibes, and awesome company get-togethers. Whether you’re planning a team-building BBQ, an outdoor seminar, or a just-for-fun company picnic, you’ll need some cool, customizable gear to make it memorable. Let’s dive into the top swag picks that will have everyone talking (and thanking you) all summer long! Personalized Water Bottles: Hydration StationKeep your team cool and hydrated with custom water bottles. You can get your company logo, event name, or even a fun summer slogan printed on these. Plus, they can be eco-friendly! Pro tip: Opt for insulated bottles to keep drinks cold all day long. Because nobody likes warm water, am I right?Custom Sunglasses: Shades of AwesomeThrow some serious shade—literally. Custom sunglasses are…
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Embracing Sustainable Packaging: Building a Greener Future

Embracing Sustainable Packaging: Building a Greener Future

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Embracing Sustainable Packaging: Building a Greener Future In the world of branded merchandise, where every product carries not just a logo but a message, the concept of sustainability is no longer just a trend—it's a lifestyle. With consumers becoming increasingly aware of the environmental impact of their purchasing decisions, businesses are adapting to more eco-friendly business models.  Packaging serves as both a safeguard for products during transportation and a symbol of a brand's values and commitment to sustainability. That's why we collaborate with factories that prioritize eco-friendly packaging methods. For instance, our partners like HIT Promotional Products opt for polybags crafted from post-consumer recycled plastic, breathing new life into single-use materials. They're steadfast in their mission to minimize environmental footprints, and these polybags signify a small yet impactful shift. Similarly, PCNA…
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Prioritizing People and Partnerships in Branded Merchandise

Prioritizing People and Partnerships in Branded Merchandise

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Prioritizing People and Partnerships in Branded Merchandise At Foxtrot, we collaborate with factories that uphold fair wages, ensure safe working conditions, and prioritize employee welfare. Our commitment to fair treatment extends locally and globally, reflecting our dedication to ethical standards.We value partners who prioritize treating all employees with respect and dignity throughout their operations. This comes in the form of fair wages, clean facilities, work hour maximums, and good management, But these efforts extend outside of factory walls and employee welfare. They dedicate resources to the factory community with projects like building schools, homes, and infrastructure. We love to work with brands that uphold strong moral values when it comes to human beings. For instance, each Corkcicle purchase contributes to providing clean water to those in need. Miir products dedicate at…
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Crafting a Sustainable Future through Branded Merchandise

Crafting a Sustainable Future through Branded Merchandise

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Crafting a Sustainable Future through Branded Merchandise At Foxtrot, we forge alliances with factories that operate in harmony with the environment. This helps ensure we’re contributing to a brighter future for our industry, our economy, and the planet. Partnering with factories that prioritize sustainability helps us meet our larger goals. A great example is one of our vendors who emphasizes solar energy. Solar supplies 45% of their facility's power needs, greatly reducing the need for other energy sources. Furthermore, their commitment to reducing their carbon footprint by 12% through initiatives like solar energy adoption has resulted in a substantial decrease in greenhouse gas emissions. Now those are champions of the planet! Our standards extend beyond our partners to our facilities. We are actively reducing greenhouse gas emissions, conserving ecosystems, and…
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Why Freebies at Trade Shows Mean Business

Why Freebies at Trade Shows Mean Business

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Why Freebies at Trade Shows Mean Business Got an upcoming trade show to prepare for? You want to look your best, or more specifically, you want your brand to look its best! Tradeshows and industry exhibitions offer business professionals a unique opportunity to demo new products, boost brand awareness, and connect with new customers. It's also a great way to size up the competition.  So, whether this is your 1st—or 10th—tradeshow event, you'll want to be prepared and be remembered. Offering free giveaways can do just that!  Why Is Free Merch a "Must-Have" at Trade Events? Glad you asked! When you first think about your vendor booth setup, you're probably focusing on having branded banners, flyers, business cards, and maybe a few LED monitors to display how your products work…
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How to Keep Your Franchise on Brand

How to Keep Your Franchise on Brand

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How to Keep Your Franchise on Brand  Maintaining brand consistency is one of the most important, if not most difficult, responsibilities of any franchise. Without it, you risk creating customer confusion that weakens brand recognition.When a brand is consistent, across its multiple franchisees, it becomes easily recognizable by both new and returning customers. And if customers have already associated a positive emotion with that brand, they will come to expect that same experience across all store locations (and marketing touch points). To put it simply, consistency helps build trust with customers and boost their loyalty.In contrast, when a brand struggles with consistency, it spoils the relationships you've worked so hard to build with customers, as well as undermines your brand's integrity.According to Forbes, "...consistency…is the lifeblood of your franchise network –…
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5 Conference Swag Items You Need

5 Conference Swag Items You Need

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5 Conference Swag Items You Need Whether you're hosting an upcoming conference, or you're sponsoring one, it goes without saying that you'll want to leave a lasting impression with attendees. Having a booth or table stocked with free giveaways and conference swag can certainly do the trick! No matter the event (in-person or virtual), when it comes to free merch, people can't pass it up. Just remember that you won't be the only company offering up "freebies." Therefore, you'll want to ensure your swag impresses the masses vs. getting thrown in a pile with the rest. So, the question is this: what's the best conference swag? Glad you asked! Before we share a few conference swag ideas, consider these 3 essential characteristics that separate good merch from blah merch. Quality…
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Warehouse Associate

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Warehouse Associate We are seeking a hard-working and reliable Warehouse Associate to join our team. In this role, you will work in our shipping and receiving department, managing incoming and outgoing orders. Under the supervision of the warehouse manager, you will unload deliveries from trucks, move inventory to the correct shelving location, fulfill orders, and load up trucks for outbound orders. You must be meticulous and ensure each order is filled accurately. We prefer candidates who have some warehouse experience, but we are willing to train the right person. What you will do: Process receipt and shipment of materials and products.‍ Details of key activities: Receiving: verify receipts against purchase orders Route/transport product to appropriate location Pick and pack (includes kitting), verify shipments against customer orders Prepare shipping documents Resolve…
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Sales Director

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Sales Director   What you will do: Create and develop a high performing sales team, leading them to achieve revenue objectives and to meet customer expectations. The sales team is comprised of business development managers (BDMs) focused on obtaining new business and account managers (AMs) focused on growing existing business.‍ What you will sell: Online company stores that enable organizations efficiently and cost-effectively purchase and receive apparel and items bearing their brand.   Why you should join our organization: We’re not your typical promotional products distributor; we focus on solutions that support the long-term needs of HR, marketing, sales, procurement, and safety functions within organizations. And, we have onsite capabilities (screen printing and embroidery) that provide additional brand control and efficiency for our clients. Why now: Our 40-year old organization…
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