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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...
Sheffield Business Award Winners!
Last updated 15 Dec 2022 | By Jenni Burton
We are absolutely ecstatic to have been announced as the ‘Above and Beyonder’ Best Professional Services Winners at the Sheffield Business Awards...
Metal Promotional Products
Last updated 5 Dec 2022 | By James Biggin
With the festive season now approaching this is a great time for your business to stock up on some metal promotional products to giveaway to corporate clients....
Excellence In Customer Service Award Winners!
Last updated 16 Nov 2022 | By Jenni Burton
We were all so surprised and delighted to win the award for ‘Excellence in Customer Service’ at the Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber 2022 awards....
Branded Paper Products
Last updated 9 Nov 2022 | By James Biggin
If you’re looking for good value office promotional products, then look no further than the range here at Steel City. From printed notepads...
6 Unique Ideas For Creative Promotional Products
Last updated 19 Oct 2022 | By Jenni Burton
When planning your promotional marketing campaigns, the aim is to be impactful and memorable to the recipient. Creative ideas for your promotional giveaways...
Steel City’s Volunteer Day at Sheffield’s Best Kept Secret!
Last updated 16 Aug 2022 | By Jenni Burton
We had the pleasure of volunteering at one of Sheffield’s best kept secrets – Sheffield Manor Lodge. Nestled in what was once labelled as the...
Branded Golf Balls
Last updated 4 Aug 2022 | By James Biggin
Our range of logo-printed golf balls is a great option for any company seeking to create more exposure for their brand from golf enthusiasts. Steel City...
Branded Sports Duffle Bags & Custom Gym Bags
Last updated 4 Aug 2022 | By James Biggin
Align your brand with sports and fitness, with our range of Branded Duffle Bags and Gym Bags. Customise them with your company logo and message. Steel City...
Best Promotional Items Ideas
Last updated 21 Jul 2022 | By Jenni Burton
Selecting the best promotional items to showcase your brand can be a daunting task, especially once you realise the grand-scale of merchandise available at...
40 Years BPMA Member!
Last updated 7 Jul 2022 | By Jenni Burton
Press Release: Steel City Marketing Ltd Awarded 40 Year BPMA Accredited Member Accolade Sheffield based promotional merchandise distributors Steel City, have...
James Raises £2,860 for Local Children’s Charity
Last updated 29 Jun 2022 | By Jenni Burton
Press Release: James Biggin completes epic running challenge for the Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity James Biggin, Managing Director of promotional...
Branded Sunscreen and Suncare Items
Last updated 17 Jun 2022 | By Jenni Burton
The astronomical dates for summertime are between 21st June and 23rd September. Summer brings sunny days with stronger sunrays (that is, in-between the UK rain...
Logo Printed Aprons
Last updated 15 Jun 2022 | By James Biggin
You’ve come to the perfect place if you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind branded promotional item or some new aprons for your employees. As aprons are both...
Printed Mouse Mats
Last updated 15 Jun 2022 | By James Biggin
In the modern office and work-from-home environment, branded mouse mats will be in front of your customer for the majority of their working week, providing...
James Biggin Appointed Ambassador for The Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity
Last updated 6 May 2022 | By Jenni Burton
Press Release: Back in January 2022, James Biggin, managing director of promotional merchandise distributor Steel City Marketing, was invited to join The...
We Won! Marketing Campaign of the Year 2022
Last updated 22 Apr 2022 | By Jenni Burton
We are delighted to have been awarded ‘Marketing Campaign of the Year 2022’ at the prestigious British Promotional Merchandise Association annual...
A Duo Of Promotional Merchandise BPMA Certificates Awarded!
Last updated 23 Mar 2022 | By Jenni Burton
Two members of the Steel City team, Georgia Brookes and Rowan Andrews have recently been awarded their TPM (Training in Promotional Merchandise) BPMA...
Personalised Silicone and Rubber Wristbands
Last updated 22 Mar 2022 | By James Biggin
Silicone wristbands are commonly used for promotional purposes. They can be highly effective when it comes to raising awareness for brands as well as...
BiG Challenge Marketing Competition
Last updated 17 Dec 2021 | By Jenni Burton
It was an absolute pleasure to be involved with the Sheffield schools BiG Challenge interim marketing competition organised by the ‘See It Believe...
Embrace Veganuary With Vegan-Friendly Branded Gifts!
Last updated 12 Nov 2021 | By Jenni Burton
What is #Veganuary? Veganuary is a non-profit organisation established in 2014 by vegan and animal-rights advocates, Matthew Glover and Jane Land. The movement...
What Does Company Swag Mean?
Last updated 2 Nov 2021 | By Jenni Burton
Company swag simply refers to promotional materials that a company might give away for free (or in rare cases might sell) to promote its brand. Swag can be...
What is B2B Marketing?
Last updated 26 Oct 2021 | By Jenni Burton
It is difficult to get your marketing just right, but once you do, the rewards can be profound. Balancing budgetary limitations against potential strategies,...
What is Inbound Marketing?
Last updated 25 Oct 2021 | By Jenni Burton
Inbound marketing is best defined as any purposeful effort to help potential customers find your company. This can be very strategic and forward-thinking, or...
Sheffield Legend Artist Kid Acne Makes His Mark
Last updated 8 Oct 2021 | By Jenni Burton
From western Australian museum walls to our very own South Yorkshire garage doors! We couldn’t believe our luck when international street artist,...
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