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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...
Best Branded Water Bottles for Summer 2026
Last updated 16 Jul 2025 | 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...
Freshers Event Giveaways & Branded Products
Last updated 3 Jul 2025 | By Jenni Burton
Freshers’ Fairs are the unofficial opening ceremony of university life, and a golden opportunity for brands to connect with one of the most brand-loyal...
Steel City Marketing Reveals New Sheffield Mural by Street Artist Kid Acne
Last updated 12 Jun 2025 | By Jenni Burton
A bold, refresh for our city centre office Back in 2021, we teamed up with internationally recognised and Sheffield-based street artist Kid Acne to transform...
Steel City Marketing Takes the BPMA StepForward Pledge
Last updated 21 May 2025 | By Jenni Burton
We’re excited to announce that we have officially signed the BPMA StepForward Pledge – a nationwide initiative recognising distributors and suppliers committed...
Branded Pride Merchandise
Last updated 2 May 2025 | By Jenni Burton
Looking for rainbow Pride merchandise branded with your logo? You are in the right place! Steel City Marketing offers a personal service, free visuals, and a...
Top Sustainable Corporate Gifts
Last updated 30 Apr 2025 | By Jenni Burton
Choosing sustainable branded merchandise not only helps to reduce waste and carbon emissions – it also shows your audience that your brand genuinely...
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...
10 Promotional Products To Keep Up Your Team Morale
Last updated 12 Mar 2025 | By Jenni Burton
Keeping your team’s morale high is essential for productivity, motivation, and workplace satisfaction. A simple yet effective way to help morale is by...
New and Different Promotional Products
Last updated 7 Feb 2025 | By Jenni Burton
Are you searching for a new and different promotional product to make your next marketing campaign stand out? We recently attended Merchandise World, the UK’s...
Entrepreneur of the Year Award Winners!
Last updated 13 Dec 2024 | By Jenni Burton
James Biggin MD of Steel City Marketing awarded Entrepreneur of the Year at the unLTD Business Awards 2024 Press Release: Steel City MD, James Biggin, Named...
Steel City’s Volunteer Day at Blend Culinary Foundation
Last updated 5 Dec 2024 | By James Biggin
What an amazing volunteer day we had with Blend Culinary Foundation, here in Sheffield. Debbie, Georgia, Jenni, David, Rowan and Lisa from Steel City Marketing...
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...
James Biggin Awarded Highly Commended Business Person Of The Year!
Last updated 13 Nov 2024 | By James Biggin
James Biggin MD of Steel City Marketing with Luke Hammill of Sky High Tree & Ground Maintenance Services. Both awarded Highly Commended Business Person of...
Promotional Gift Packaging Can Make All the Difference
Last updated 10 Oct 2024 | By Jenni Burton
Why Use Promotional Gift Packaging? Today marketing is all about seeing your brand from the customers point of view. Why do you matter to them? What makes your...
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...
Recycled Promotional Products
Last updated 24 Jul 2024 | By Jenni Burton
Although less than 10% of the plastic ever made has been recycled, recycling is on the up, with global rates estimated to be around 20%. We have seen a similar...
Steel City Celebrates Successful Collaboration with Sheffield Girls’ Junior School
Last updated 12 Jul 2024 | By Jenni Burton
Press Release: Steel City Marketing Ltd, a leading UK supplier of branded merchandise, have recently collaborated with Sheffield Girls’ Junior School in an...
Promotional Products To Celebrate The Olympics 2024
Last updated 5 Jul 2024 | By Jenni Burton
Will you be making the most of the Olympic and Paralympic Games 2024 in your marketing? With a huge global audience, (to put it in perspective, 1 billion are...
Steel City Sponsors Innovative Digital Marketing Event in Sheffield
Last updated 4 Jul 2024 | By Jenni Burton
We are excited to be joining forces with the Sheffield DM Summer 2024 Digital Marketing event, for a second year running, by sponsoring them with...
Steel City Employees Brave Charity Abseil
Last updated 21 Jun 2024 | By Jenni Burton
Press Release: Steel City Marketing Ltd Celebrates Successful Charity Abseil Event Steel City Marketing Ltd is delighted to announce the successful completion...
Prevented Ocean Plastic Promotional Products
Last updated 6 Jun 2024 | By Jenni Burton
Prevented Ocean Plastic Products are made from high quality, fully certified recycled plastic that has been collected from coastal areas at risk of ocean...
James Biggin Completes the 128th Boston Marathon!
Last updated 8 May 2024 | By Jenni Burton
Press Release: Steel City Marketing Ltd.’s MD James Biggin Completes The 128th Boston Marathon! Hit with 22-degree heat on race day, combined with the...
Promotional Merchandise for Euro 2024
Last updated 1 May 2024 | By Jenni Burton
Get Ready For Euro 2024 With Branded Football Merchandise The beautiful game is back, and this summer, the main event everyone is eagerly waiting for is Euro...
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...
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