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Welcome Pack Ideas For New Starters

Last updated 21 Jan | By Jenni Burton
First impressions count, and a thoughtful welcome pack can help new starters feel comfortable, included, and part of the team from day one. Welcome packs help...

How to Avoid Greenwashing in Branded Merchandise

Last updated 26 Nov 2025 | By Jenni Burton
Sustainability is a major priority for businesses – and naturally, branded merchandise has followed the trend. But with so many “eco”, “green” and...

6 Branded Office Product Ideas (UK) That Get Used Every Day

Last updated 30 Sep 2025 | By Jenni Burton
When it comes to branded office product ideas, the workplace is full of opportunities to keep your logo in sight. The best branded office products aren’t just...

Artwork Formats Required For Branded Merchandise

Last updated 10 Feb | 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 format...

Onboarding a New Employee: A Practical Guide for HR & Managers

Last updated 2 Feb | By Jenni Burton
Onboarding a new employee is one of the most important stages of the employment journey. You’ve already invested significant time and money into finding the...

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....

Why Useful Branded Products Deliver Better Value

Last updated 7 Jan | By Jenni Burton
When investing in branded products, one question matters more than any other: Will people actually use it day to day? Branded merchandise works best when it...

How to Choose Event Merchandise To Qualify Leads & Win Business

Last updated 3 Dec 2025 | By Jenni Burton
If you’ve ever exhibited at a trade show, you’ll probably know this feeling: You’ve invested a chunk of budget, spent hours planning, sorted travel, designed...

Why Quality Matters in Branded Merchandise

Last updated 12 Nov 2025 | By Jenni Burton
When it comes to branded merchandise, quality says everything about your brand. It’s one of the first things people notice – not just how a product...

Branded Product Colours: How to Match Merchandise to Your Brand

Last updated 5 Nov 2025 | By Jenni Burton
When it comes to promotional products, colour is one of the first things people ask us about, and for good reason. Your colours are a key part of your brand...

Lead Times: How Long Does Branded Merchandise Take to Deliver?

Last updated 22 Oct 2025 | By Jenni Burton
It’s Monday morning, and your event is next week. You need branded products fast. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. At Steel City Marketing, we get this...

How to Choose Branded Products: Our 3-Step Shortlist

Last updated 15 Oct 2025 | By Jenni Burton
Struggling to choose branded products? You’re not alone. With thousands of options, it’s easy to get stuck. In our video above, MD James Biggin explains how we...

How to Choose Corporate Christmas Gifts: UK Guide

Last updated 24 Sep 2025 | By Jenni Burton
Festive gifting is a strategic touchpoint which can have a real impact. Done well, it opens doors, strengthens business relationships and gives Q1...

How Is Merchandise Made?

Last updated 1 Apr 2025 | By Jenni Burton
Ever wondered how your merchandise is made? Or how your logo or marketing design is branded onto a promotional drinks bottle, pen or t-shirt? From pad and...

Definition of Promotional Materials: A Comprehensive Guide

Last updated 5 Dec 2024 | By James Biggin
In this guide, we’ll define promotional materials, explore the different types, analyse the benefits and potential drawbacks, and share the best...

Giveaway Ideas For Small Businesses

Last updated 2 Aug 2024 | By Jenni Burton
Do you own or work for a small business and are looking for a way to stand out? If you are struggling to compete with larger companies with bigger budgets,...

Personalised Marketing Gifts

Last updated 1 Aug 2024 | By Jenni Burton
In this digital age it can be a struggle to get your message across in a unique and engaging manner, and this is where personalised branded gifts offer a world...

How to Setup a Conference Stand

Last updated 4 Apr 2024 | By James Biggin
Are you looking for a way to stand out from the crowd at your next trade show, exhibition or event? Not sure where to start with how to set up your conference...

New 360 Degree Printing Technique for Branded Drinkware

Last updated 15 Mar 2024 | By Jenni Burton
 https://youtu.be/3-mI87r88Io See how Full Colour 360° Digitally Printed Promotional Drinkware is produced in the video above, straight from our manufacturer....

Why Use Branded Merchandise?

Last updated 1 Jun 2023 | By Jenni Burton
Here at Steel City we are fully-fledged promotional products and branded merchandise geeks.  We passionately believe that adding branded gifts...

Product Merchandising

Last updated 5 Jan 2023 | By Jenni Burton
Product merchandising is the practice of displaying, promoting, and selling your products to create a positive shopping experience for your customers. When...

Event Merchandising – 5 Tips for Promotional Success

Last updated 8 Sep 2022 | By Jenni Burton
Events are the ideal platform to project your brand and influence across to your intended audience. There are so many ways you can promote your brand through...

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...

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...

What is Email Marketing and How Does it Work?

Last updated 16 Jul 2021 | By Jenni Burton
This beginner’s guide will explain exactly what is email marketing and how it works. By the end, you’ll have a solid grasp of the basics along with the...

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