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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...

Green Washing in Branded Merchandise Hero Image featuring a bottle painted green.

Sustainability is a major priority for businesses – and naturally, branded merchandise has followed the trend. But with so many “eco”, “green” and...

James Biggin MD at Steel City Marketing title image 6 Branded Office Product Ideas

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...

Press Release: James Biggin completes epic running challenge for the Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity James Biggin, Managing Director of promotional...

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...

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...

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...

Press Release: Back in January 2022, James Biggin, managing director of promotional merchandise distributor Steel City Marketing, was invited to join The...

We are delighted to have been awarded ‘Marketing Campaign of the Year 2022’ at the prestigious British Promotional Merchandise Association annual...

Two members of the Steel City team, Georgia Brookes and Rowan Andrews have recently been awarded their TPM (Training in Promotional Merchandise) BPMA...

Silicone wristbands are commonly used for promotional purposes. They can be highly effective when it comes to raising awareness for brands as well as...

It was an absolute pleasure to be involved with the Sheffield schools BiG Challenge interim marketing competition organised by the ‘See It Believe...

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...

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...

It is difficult to get your marketing just right, but once you do, the rewards can be profound. Balancing budgetary limitations against potential strategies,...

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...

From western Australian museum walls to our very own South Yorkshire garage doors! We couldn’t believe our luck when international street artist,...

What is event planning? Event planning is the process of organising and coordinating all the activities involved in an event. From a client meeting or a team...

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...

‘Marketing Mix’ is the term used for the set of tactics and actions – the strategy – a company uses to promote its brand or products. This strategy usually...

Connections and relationships are different things. Connections are easy – you can connect with almost anyone on the planet very quickly and easily via digital...

Direct marketing is, as the name suggests, a more direct way of reaching out to clients and potential clients. In the old days, and often even today, those...

What Is Branded Merchandise? Branded merchandise refers to products with a company’s logo or design printed, engraved, or embroidered on them to promote...

What is a Brand and What is Branding? A brand is a way in which to identify one’s product or service. It often makes one product distinct from another similar...

Often neglected as a top priority, branded uniforms are much more than just your logo on a piece of clothing. Also known as corporate workwear, work uniform or...

We are committed to making sure your orders receive the same amount of care and attention as always as we face the third Covid-19 lockdown. We are currently...

Press Release: Steel City Marketing’s Charity Zoom Workouts Raise Over £1000 for Local Charities Sheffield branded merchandise experts Steel City Marketing...

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We Won! Marketing Campaign of the Year 2022

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