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Exhibition & Event Planning Checklist: Everything You Need to Remember
Last updated 24 Sep | By Jenni Burton
Exhibitions, conferences and business events can be a great way to meet new customers, catch up with existing ones and get your brand in front of the right...
Artwork Formats Required For Branded Merchandise
Last updated 13 Mar | By James Biggin
When ordering branded products, most people send us the logo file they have to hand – usually a PNG or JPEG, without realising it’s not always the best...
Welcome Pack Ideas for New Employees
Last updated 21 Jan | By Jenni Burton
First impressions count, and a thoughtful welcome pack can help new employees feel comfortable, included, and part of the team from day one. More than just a...
Ocean Bound Plastic Promotional Products: From Waste to Merchandise
Last updated 15 Oct | By Jenni Burton
Ocean-bound plastic products are made from high quality, fully certified recycled plastic that has been collected from coastal areas at risk of ocean plastic...
How to Choose Corporate Christmas Gifts: A UK Guide
Last updated 7 Oct | By Jenni Burton
Christmas gifting is a great opportunity to thank the people who have supported your business throughout the year – whether that’s your customers,...
Event Merchandising – 5 Tips for Promotional Success
Last updated 30 Sep | By Jenni Burton
If you’re exhibiting at an event, branded merchandise is probably somewhere on your list of things to organise. But have you thought about how...
Wellbeing and Mental Health Promotional Products
Last updated 25 Sep | By Jenni Burton
Branded wellbeing gifts and mental health promotional products are becoming increasingly popular with businesses running employee wellbeing initiatives,...
Exhibition & Event Planning Checklist: Everything You Need to Remember
Last updated 24 Sep | By Jenni Burton
Exhibitions, conferences and business events can be a great way to meet new customers, catch up with existing ones and get your brand in front of the right...
4 Ways to Use Branded Fitness Merchandise – Even If You’re Not a Gym
Last updated 2 Sep | By Jenni Burton
Branded fitness merchandise might not be the first thing that comes to mind if you don’t work in the fitness or sports industry… But with health,...
Closed-Loop Lanyard Recycling: A Smarter Way to Reduce Event Waste
Last updated 23 Jul | By Jenni Burton
When you’re planning an exhibition, conference or corporate event, there’s a lot to think about. Choosing the right venue. Designing your stand....
Freshers’ Event Giveaways: Promotional Products Students Will Actually Keep
Last updated 15 Jul | By Jenni Burton
Freshers’ Fairs are the unofficial opening ceremony of university life, and one of the biggest opportunities for brands to make a memorable first...
Award-Winning Branded Merchandise Distributor
Last updated 15 Jul | By Jenni Burton
Steel City Wins PAGE Partnership Gold Distributor of the Year 2025-2026 We’re delighted to announce that Steel City Marketing has once again been named...
We have Renewed Our BPMA StepForward Pledge
Last updated 9 Jul | By Jenni Burton
We’re proud to have renewed our BPMA StepForward Pledge, reaffirming our commitment to sustainability. Established by the British Promotional Merchandise...
Why Service and Reliability Matter in Branded Merchandise
Last updated 3 Jun | By Jenni Burton
When you are choosing branded products for your business, it can be tempting to focus heavily on price and turnaround times. You may be comparing multiple...
James Biggin Achieves Major Marathon PB at Manchester Marathon
Last updated 20 May | By Jenni Burton
On Sunday 19th April 2026, our MD James Biggin took on the Manchester Marathon alongside more than 42,000 runners in one of the UK’s biggest running events....
What Sport Can Teach Businesses About Team Culture
Last updated 13 May | By Jenni Burton
James’ perspective on teamwork and business culture has been heavily influenced by his own sporting background. Having grown up playing many different sports...
Best Branded Water Bottles for Summer 2026
Last updated 1 Apr | By Jenni Burton
Branded water bottles are one of the most effective promotional products available today. They appeal across all ages, genders, and industries – and...
Why Ordering Branded Merchandise Can Feel Stressful (And How to Make It Easier)
Last updated 26 Mar | By Jenni Burton
Have you ever had to order branded merchandise last minute? Had to use up your marketing budget before year end? You’re reviewing different options, prices,...
Artwork Formats Required For Branded Merchandise
Last updated 13 Mar | By James Biggin
When ordering branded products, most people send us the logo file they have to hand – usually a PNG or JPEG, without realising it’s not always the best...
Why We Updated Our Website to Be Quicker, Clearer and Easier to Use
Last updated 12 Mar | By Jenni Burton
We recently launched a new version of our website, designed to make browsing, shortlisting and requesting quotes for branded merchandise much easier. Over the...
World Cup 2026 Branded Merchandise Ideas
Last updated 4 Mar | By Jenni Burton
With the FIFA World Cup 2026 set to be the largest edition of the tournament yet – featuring 48 teams and 104 matches – it’s shaping up to be...
Small Business Tips for Buying Branded Merchandise
Last updated 27 Feb | By Jenni Burton
A Practical Guide to Promotional Products That Actually Work Branded merchandise can be one of the most cost-effective marketing tools available to small...
Giveaway Ideas For Small Businesses
Last updated 27 Feb | By Jenni Burton
Practical Ways to Use Branded Giveaways to Drive Engagement Giveaways can be powerful for small businesses – not because they’re free, but because...
How Branded Merchandise Supports Company Culture in the Workplace
Last updated 4 Feb | By Jenni Burton
Branded merchandise can play a quiet but powerful role in company culture – helping people feel included, recognised, and motivated right from the start....
Onboarding a New Employee: A Practical Guide for HR & Managers
Last updated 2 Feb | By Jenni Burton
Most businesses think onboarding starts on day one. In reality, it starts much earlier. From the moment a candidate accepts your offer, they’re already...
Welcome Pack Ideas for New Employees
Last updated 21 Jan | By Jenni Burton
First impressions count, and a thoughtful welcome pack can help new employees feel comfortable, included, and part of the team from day one. More than just a...
Direct Mail Analytics: How To Measure and Maximise Campaign Success
Last updated 14 Jan | By Jenni Burton
Are you put off by the task of measuring the ROI of your direct mail campaign? You may think it’s not as instant or straightforward as digital marketing....
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