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Tell Your Story Through Video

July 10, 2018

If you’re not already promoting your business through video, then you probably have a lot of questions about it. Why should I make videos? Isn’t that insanely expensive and time-consuming? What do I do with it once I’ve made it? Who has time for all this video stuff anyway?! Not to worry – here’s the … Continued

An Inside Look at the Promotional Products Industry

May 1, 2018

The promotional products industry occupies an impactful place in the sales and marketing world. We’re a $23+ billion industry comprised of everything from large distributors and suppliers to small businesses and mom-and-pop shops. We help companies tell the world who they are, we bring together teams and communities, we provide great memories from favorite places … Continued

5 Tips for Writing Compelling Email Content

April 10, 2018

Did you know the average attention span for a single email is 11 seconds? As more and more emails flood our inboxes it can be a challenge to stand out in the crowd. We are here to provide you with 5 essential tips on how to create emails that not only get opened, but also … Continued

Wrangling Your Social Media: Networking on Social Media

April 3, 2018

At this point, saying we live in a world made small by digital communication is like saying the world is round, water is wet and the sky is blue (unless you live in the Pacific Northwest, where everyone knows the sky is gray and full of rain clouds). It’s just a given that at any … Continued

The Power of Pop-Up Shops

May 9, 2017

According to Fortune, 51% of consumers make their shopping purchases online. For most of us, this statistic isn’t particularly surprising. It’s difficult to find people who don’t buy things online and we might even know those who only shop online. Some of us love the convenience of front-door delivery, while others appreciate being able to … Continued

Tips for Selling in an Election Season

September 6, 2016

With the conventions now behind us, it may feel too late to sell in an election season. Not so! The presidency is but one of many seats up for grabs this Fall. This election cycle will see 469 congressional races, with 436 house and 34 senate seats up for election. If you’re looking to make … Continued

Sell to America’s Red Hot BBQ Industry

July 5, 2016

Summer is here and with it comes the promise of grills, cookouts and barbecue. Grilling is an American pastime and barbecue is quickly becoming the new apple pie. The numbers speak for themselves. Seventy percent of American households own a grill or smoker, with 45% planning to purchase a new one this year. Ninety-seven percent … Continued

Selling to 5ks & Charity Races: T-Shirts with Braggin’ Rights

June 1, 2016

From couch potatoes to moderate runners to kindergarteners on a fundraising mission, 5k races have become popular Saturday morning excursions. Many participants don’t even call themselves runners — they signed on to get a little family fun, some exercise and of course a t-shirt with built-in bragging rights. Pay attention to the calendar of events … Continued

Go Inside Outerwear with our Online Resource

October 26, 2015

SanMar offers nearly 300 jackets, fleece options, pullovers and vests ideal for everything from a chilly evening to the coldest of winter days. To help find the right style for your customers we’ve launched an online outerwear resource, loaded with the latest styles, education and sales tips. Want to brush up on outerwear trends or … Continued

Advice From a Sales Veteran

October 15, 2015

We sat down with Dan Tushar, SanMar’s National Sales Manager, to get some pearls of wisdom from his 20 years of industry experience. Offer Options You have likely worked with a customer at one time or another who asked for a quote on a very specific product. Perhaps they wanted 5,000 t-shirts for a charity … Continued