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Why is branded merch so important to your business – especially NOW?

It’s a great question. For us, merch has never been just about slapping a logo on a product and calling it a day – we’ve always known the huge power promotional merchandise has in your marketing mix. But it’s true things are changing in this space, and we’re all having to adapt. Which is why a solid merch strategy is more essential than it’s ever been – along with talking to an expert who’ll listen to your expectations, and ask just the right questions to find a product perfectly aligned to your business goals. That’s often no mean feat, but it’s what we do every day at Spark Up HQ. So what might this mean for your next campaign? Let’s unpack it. First up, why use merch at all? Well, being experts in branded swag, and putting it into the hands of your customers, we know there are incredible items

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sustainable straws

4 super-effective marketing and merch trends in 2023

It’s no secret the marketing and merch landscape has changed in recent years – but here are the top marketing and merch trends in 2023 that you need to get on board with. Trend #1: Tactile, valuable merch Conferences and events are back in full swing after a few years hiatus – and we all know what that means. A goody bag of branded goods that’ll probably (gulp) just end up in the bin after the live event, right? That’s why 2023 merch trends are leaning more towards conference swag that is: sustainable beautiful discreetly branded ethically sourced … and most importantly – useful for the long term. If it doesn’t tick all those boxes, you shouldn’t even go there. Why? Well, we know that sustainability is front and centre for millennials and Gen Z (and cheap, disposable merch or fast fashion is about as far from eco-friendly as you

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