We’re all getting to know the benefits, challenges and pitfalls of videoconferencing a little bit better these days. A virtual meeting is a fantastic alternative to meeting face-to-face, especially while we’re staying home to stay healthy, but it can also make for unintentional comedy gold when things go off the rails. If you don’t want … Continued

I really like Earth Day. It falls a few days before my birthday (Yes, I’m the girl who celebrates “Birthday Month”), so every year I try to do something in the Earth’s and my honor like buy something to plant in my yard — flowers are my favorite. In fact, I did so this weekend … Continued

In the last couple of weeks, how many video calls have you been on with dark, shadowy figures who are just as likely to be a cadre of classic movie villains as they are your coworkers and customers? You don’t need expensive, studio-quality equipment to look good on a video. In fact, you don’t even … Continued

Unusual times call for unusual measures, and these times are about as unusual as they get. You are no doubt already feeling the impact COVID-19 has had on your business and the promotional products industry as a whole. In many areas, “non-essential” businesses have been forced to close, not to mention the thousands of festivals, … Continued

So how is working from home going for you? If you’re like me, the new normal of staying inside all day, every day is both a dream come true (No long commute! More time with my wife!) and vaguely upsetting (How many days has it been? Do we have enough coffee to make it through?). … Continued

I’m writing this from my living room. My cat is looking at me strangely because I’ve stolen the seat he often spends all day sleeping in, and my wife is playing Minecraft. I’ll likely join her once I’ve finished. Welcome to our new normal. At least for a while. Here at SanMar, in response to … Continued

It’s not every day that we get to talk about a new decoration technique. Which is why we’re pretty excited about the latest addition to our embellishment toolbox: UV Printing. This is a technique that’s been developing over the last few years. UV Printing is based on inkjet printing technology, modified to print on surfaces … Continued

Sunday, March 8, was International Women’s Day. Over half (53%) of SanMar’s 4,200 employees are women. According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s latest numbers, between 2008 and 2018: Women comprised 47% of the total U.S. labor force Accounted for the 51% increase in the total labor force growth 73% of employed women worked full-time … Continued

If you’re into do-it-yourself projects, you know the feeling. You’ve got a shiny new tool, and you literally cannot wait to see all the things you can do with it. How much faster will you be? How much better will your final product look? Why are you asking all these questions? Let’s get to work! … Continued

“Do what you do so well that they want to see it again and bring their friends.” — Walt Disney — It may seem like magic in the moment, but the example Disney sets at its theme parks and cruise ships and resorts is one of an intricately crafted hospitality experience. This experience is shaped … Continued