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Oct 17

Hello! We’re glad you found us. This is your invitation to join the Lasting Impressions community. Subscribe to our blog and receive inspiration, innovation, and strategic marketing solutions...

A lighthouse illuminates the best path forward

Oct 17

I know you. Intellectually, you are a top-notch professional. The organization you work for depends on you to make smart, creative, memorable, on-time, budget-appropriate branded merchandise purcha...

How to create amazing custom-branded merchandise

Oct 06

To shop this catalog, open the PDF attachment I am excited to partner with you on a custom project! Let’s WOW your employees and customers this holiday season with signature beanie...

Supersize Promotional Marketing for FREE

Aug 18

I love getting more than what I paid for. How about you? Today I have an idea you can use to: Create and increase awareness with clients about the different products and services you offer. Cross-...

Strategies for Achieving the Magic Number of 150

Jul 20

When you were growing up, did a parent, teacher, mentor, or someone you admire say to you “Show me your friends, and I will show you your future.” Today is a great day to remember what yo...

Are you running?

Jul 13

Welcome to July. The first half of the year is over. This is the Janet McNaughton half-time report for 2023 written especially for you. Here are my ideas for how you and I can finish the year strong ...

GET SPF-100

Apr 26

Are you ready for some sunshine? For those of us who live in Seattle, the answer is "YES!" The first real sunny days start this Friday, April 28. I can hardly wait for Friday. In celebration and prep...

All You Need to Know About "Double Great"

Mar 16

Does your company or professional association have sustainability goals? Perhaps you do personally. Either way, I am delighted to share five search tools to assist you in finding "Double Great" brande...

I am grateful to have won a Comcast TV commercial

Feb 10

It's not what you know, it's who you know. 100%. And I am glad I know Deb Anderson! Deb is the Meetings & Events Manager at Ketchikan Visitors Bureau. Ketchikan has been a client with us since 2007. ...

Brooks Brothers Is HERE.

Jan 17

To watch the 46-second video from above Click Here. 2023 is back to business, the office, tradeshows, and more! If you and your colleagues want to wear high-end, classic fashions to elevate your...

Thanks Snow Much!

Jan 09

I wish for you in 2023, so much! Happy New Year! May the magic and wonder of a fresh new year, sparking with possibility, bring you great hope. Thank you for your treasured friendship and continued b...

It’s Time to Dream BIG!

Jul 26, 2022

The biggest, boldest, and best ideas I generate are during the summer. Or when I am on vacation, which is usually someplace tropical. The sun energizes me and restores my hope in what is possible. Yo...

Winning is not everything, but wanting to win is.

Jun 27, 2022

Have you ever wondered what a coach says to his players in the locker room at halftime? Vince Lombardi of the Green Bay Packers is considered one of the greatest football coaches ever. Below is a list...

Fashion Made Easy

Jun 20, 2022

Wearing a smart outfit gives me a positive boost from feeling put together. With the change of season, a return to the office, and social gatherings on the calendar this is a perfect time to build...

Dig This!

May 05, 2022

To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow. As your marketing trusted advisor, I am writing to encourage you about the days and months ahead. I find taking action, like planting a garden, creates mom...

The Art of Co-Branding - Better Together

Apr 26, 2022

Making a Lasting Impression is easy when you co-brand with a retail name your recipient already loves. As I reflect on how my business has changed over the last two years, the request for premium p...

You're In Luck! Its Gift with Purchase Time for 30 Days

Mar 14, 2022

PERSPECTIVE & PERSONALITY This quote attributed to Tennessee Williams is from A Streetcar Named Desire. Williams is considered among the three foremost playwrights of 20th-century American drama. Oth...

Happiness is...

Mar 09, 2022

Nothing is better than a picnic! Life is at its best when you are sharing great food, conversation, and time with your besties. Create memories of a lifetime for your employee team with a custom pic...

How to win the hearts and minds of your team

Mar 04, 2022

“To win in the marketplace you must first win in the workplace." --Doug Conant, Fmr. President and CEO of the Campbell Soup Company I love to work with compani...

10 Wishes For The New Year

Jan 10, 2022

Has life hit you so hard that you've been knocked down? Have you gone too far to find the middle ground? Did they raise you so high just to pull you back down? Have you been so lost you could never be...

Form a Lasting Connection with the Right Gift

Sep 29, 2021

Best-selling author and consultant Seth Godin, in his popular blog, asks "Which Problem are we Solving? He states "Over time, successful businesses figure out how to align their goals with the custom...

How to Invest in Great Relationships

Sep 27, 2021

Intuitively, as a successful business leader, you know relationship marketing is both smart AND necessary. I love this quote from Bill Walsh, the legendary copy editor at Washington Post. Bill said: &...

4 Steps to Ignite the Joy of Working

Sep 14, 2021

What a year we have lived and worked through so far! All this change has made every conversation and each opportunity to serve you increasingly valuable. Why? Because business relationships and result...

Finish Strong!

Sep 02, 2021

It has been a year of disruptions. Have you held your position? Grown your business? Or are you looking at some creative ways to stage a great comeback? Wherever you stand now that September is upon u...

How to avoid the Great Resignation

Jul 27, 2021

Life is full of teachable moments. Short stories and sayings educate us about the journey ahead, about ourselves, and about others. Growing up, my mother weaved short sayings into her conversations wi...

Winning is not everything, but wanting to win is.

Jul 13, 2021

Have you ever wondered what a coach says to his players in the locker room at halftime? Vince Lombardi of the Green Bay Packers is considered one of the greatest football coaches ever. Below is a list...

2 Ways to Donate to the Wounded Warrior Project

Jun 28, 2021

As we approach Independence Day, this is a significant time to be thankful for the great American adventure and freedom we enjoy by giving back to those who made it possible. Below are two ways to en...

It's The Little Things

May 18, 2021

A wise man by the name of Omar Rivas taught me there are at least 6 perspectives to every situation. The task is to think about an opportunity as if it were a piece of dice with six sides to consider....

How to become a Go-Giver

Mar 30, 2021

The Go-Giver is a savvy business parable about how to achieve extraordinary success. In a one-sentence summary, The Go-Giver teaches a pattern for becoming a better person and realizing more business ...

How to Refresh Your Message and Inspire Your Audience

Mar 23, 2021

Strong leadership requires a vivid image of your goal and consistent messaging. What are you communicating on your company walls and retail space? Are you optimizing what you want to say to the people...

The Write Words, Right For You.

Mar 16, 2021

Thanks for the questions about our customized content service, The Write Words. Here are a few more details, in case you are curious about how the service can work for you. First, this is a customi...

How To Be Prepared for Curve Balls

Mar 10, 2021

How do you react when life throws you a curveball? Your reaction to the unexpected defines whether you're seen as coll and collected or disorganized and discombobulated. The difference comes down to ...

The A, B, C's of Marketing

Mar 05, 2021

Do you flip through your inbox quickly, several times per day, to make sure there's nothing new that you need to take care of right away? Do you stop for a smile when you see something interesting and...

The Invisible Gift

Feb 17, 2021

What is the “Invisible Gift” you give each customer with every interaction? Have you considered this level of detail as part of your marketing strategy? This is a relatively new concept I ...

NFC Technology

Feb 17, 2021

What is NFC? NFC (Near-Field Communication) is a form of wireless data transfer that allows a user to access information by simply tapping an NFC enabled device over a promotional product. Pict...

Are you a CHO?

Feb 09, 2021

Gary Vaynerchuck*, the founder of VaynerMedia, says the most important senior leader in any company should be the Chief Heart Officer: The CHO. He explains that skills, products, services, and even ...

Announcing the 2021 Colors of the Year

Jan 19, 2021

Pantone's “Color of the Year” reflects color trends in fashion, beauty, design, and home décor. 2021 announces the first time that a gray shade has been selected and the second time...

How to Consistently Make an Impact

Jan 15, 2021

Q: What can you do when there are so few opportunities to meet face to face with customers and prospects, yet you want to clearly and persuasively target your business message to the right people who...

What if 2020 wasn’t a setback, but rather a setup for greatness in 2021?

Jan 05, 2021

The word “perspective” has a Latin root, meaning “look through” or “perceive,” and all the definitions of “perspective” have something to do with lookin...

10 Wishes

Jan 02, 2021

We Wish For You - . . . As you go to work every morning, that you will realize what you do matters to others in ways you cannot imagine. . . . To receive a daily, happy surprise to make you l...

Which one will you choose?

Nov 19, 2020

The joy of gifting can be complicated when you have a diverse group of people to delight. Traditional corporate recognition and rewards programs are expensive and often the largest portion of your gif...

Service Anniversary Awards: Give the Gift of Choice

Nov 03, 2020

The joy of gifting can be complicated when you have a diverse group of people to delight. Traditional corporate recognition and rewards programs are expensive and often the largest portion of your gif...

The Gift of Choice: How to Make Everyone Happy

Oct 26, 2020

The joy of gifting can be complicated when you have a diverse group of people to delight. Traditional corporate recognition and rewards programs are expensive and often the largest portion of your gif...

5 Proven Strategies for Winning the Day

Oct 13, 2020

I enjoy talking with clients and colleagues about how I can serve the business community with compelling content through my blogs, webinars, and live workshops. The ideas I receive are always good! So...

Going from good to great means letting it go!

Sep 30, 2020

One of the great joys of writing this blog is when you respond to me with your comments. I love hearing from you and appreciate the emails and calls about what you have learned and what inspires you....

The Curve In The Road

Sep 22, 2020

There are no straight lines in life. Change occurs all the time. Whether it is blatant or it sneaks up on us through competition, innovation, or life events, the business playing field is always new. ...

Dreamers and doers, this is for you

Sep 15, 2020

The American Dream is the belief that anyone, regardless of where they were born or what class they were born into, can attain their version of success in a society where upward mobility is possible f...

End of Summer Sale

Sep 08, 2020

The best of summer gear is on sale now through September 30. Shop our catalog and contact us to inquire about the products you love, request samples, receive a quote, or to place your order. To save...

Ready, Set, Shop

Sep 03, 2020

When is the last time you were delighted? Surprised? Recognized? Thanked in a tangible, creative way? Do you remember how it made you feel? All these adjectives lead to a memorable experience. Ques...

How to Become a Real Estate Tycoon

Aug 25, 2020

90% of the world’s millionaires have been created by investing in real estate according to an article published in February, 2020 by The College Investor. The buy, hold, and accumulate real est...

Rise and Grind

Aug 19, 2020

Time is the only thing we can’t get back in this world. Once you spend it, it is gone. So you’ve got to make sure you spend your time wisely. And make good choices. There is a secret form...

Ship to home just got really exciting. See how.

Jul 24, 2020

Ready for a whole new way to delight the people that matter most to your business? Whether you are seeking solutions to: Ignite employee morale, Thank customers, or Wow attendees at your virt...

How to Create Game Changing Results

Jul 13, 2020

Did you read The Half Time Report? We are at the start of Q3, the most important business quarter of the year. What is your score? The concept of “Game-Changer” or being a game-changer is...

The Half Time Report

Jul 01, 2020

Have you ever wondered what a coach says to his players in the locker room at half time when the team is down by what seems an insurmountable number of points? I’ve had one, and only one, quote ...

Make Your Next Virtual Meeting Unforgettable

Jun 29, 2020

Have you considered how you will reallocate your venue, flight, hotel, food, trade show budgets and more to make an unforgettable impact with attendees at virtual meetings? Branded merchandise is the ...

The Fuel of Hard Work Starts with You

Jun 29, 2020

"It's hard to beat a person who never gives up." Babe Ruth "Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle." Abraham Lincoln "Perseverance is the hard work...

Health Care Items, Safety Signage, and More!

Jun 24, 2020

Now is the time to consider your “back to work” strategy. Announce you are open with signage, direct where to stand with social distancing removable floor grips, protect with hand sani...

Every day is fresh with no mistakes

Jun 24, 2020

Some of the greatest wisdom I learned came from my childhood. I loved the character “Anne” in the Anne of Green Gables series written by LM Montgomery. The quote “Every day is fresh ...

It's Game Time! How to Apply the 4 G's and Win

Jun 15, 2020

Covid-19 has wiped the monopoly board clean. As America reopens for business, it is critical to understand we are amidst the greatest reset in the history of business. Time to reimagine your company, ...

One and Done! Health Safety Kits

May 22, 2020

Create confidence with your employees for a safe start with a PPE kit. Everything you need in one item. Choose from a variety of price points and product mixes branded with your company logo. Orderin...

How To Lead In Tough Times

May 13, 2020

It’s easy to look like a star when times are good, but when times are tough, your true character comes into full view. Regardless of what your company environment was before Covid-19, the atmosp...

Preparing for the Greatest Onboarding Effort of All Time

May 12, 2020

Hello! Whether you are inviting your entire team back or only a portion of the workforce, preparing for a safe return is important. At Lasting Impressions, we can make this project easy! We can as...

The Month of May is Your Runway

May 11, 2020

Our greatest asset is talent. The people who make our companies hum. The folks who drive innovation, go the extra mile and connect our products and services to customers. Given the 6-8 week remote...

What You Need To Go Back To Work!

May 06, 2020

Business planning for a safe re-opening in Washington State has been posted to the Challenge Seattle website. There are two reports you can download from the home page: Summary & Check List Full R...

Is your team heading back to work?

Apr 28, 2020

Lasting Impressions can serve you with health safety products. Below are current styles, pricing and lead times. TO ORDER: Please contact Janet McNaughton. 425.822.6651. Janet@LastingIm...

Back to Work Kit. Hand Sanitizers, Masks & More.

Apr 28, 2020

Is your team heading back to work? As more companies are granted “essential status” you may be pondering how to keep your team safe and healthy. Lasting Impressions is pleased to provi...

How to Pivot Cancelled Events into a Wow!

Apr 21, 2020

One of the greatest issues to solve in the tradeshow, conference and meetings industry is rebooking cancelled events due to COVID-19. Securing a new date can be done. But how do you make that new even...

Directing Your Brand Forward

Apr 17, 2020

Signage is relevant now. In creative ways you may not have ever thought of! I invite you to review our idea starter catalog. Click Here. I promise you will be intrigued with the innovative ways to ...

Pay it Forward

Apr 15, 2020

It takes all of us to make a difference for each of us – especially if those who can, Pay it Forward! As with many small businesses, we are working hard to get through this very difficult t...

Health Safety Swag for April

Apr 07, 2020

Good news! Yes, Lasting Impressions can serve you with a variety of health safety products. Below are current styles, pricing and lead times. Hand Sanitizers Pre-order now for delivery at the end o...

How to Positively Impact your Team at Home

Apr 02, 2020

Wondering how to make a positive impact with your employee team while they are working from home? How about sending a “movie night” gift pack to your employees’ home with a note o...

Happy Hour Goes Virtual

Mar 31, 2020

Over, under, around or through . . . Whether you want to connect with your clients or socialize with colleagues, Lasting Impressions has creative ideas on how to elevate and celebrate your virtual...

You've Got Mail!

Mar 26, 2020

Mailers have proven to be a fun, effective way to reach and impact your audience. Whether your audience is your staff, customers, or prospects, who can refuse a little love showing up in the...

So much time, so little to do . . .

Mar 24, 2020

So much time, so little to do after the work day is done. How about sending games to your employees’ home with a note of thanks and encouragement? The Lasting Impression team can serve y...

Tools Employees Need to Succeed At Home

Mar 19, 2020

When the going gets tough, the tough get going. What are you doing to keep your people going? For the next few weeks, your team is making extraordinary sacrifices to propel your business forward. W...

Can Do! Health Safety Swag

Mar 13, 2020

Good news! Yes, Lasting Impressions can serve you with N95 face masks and 75% alcohol-based hand sanitizers in a variety of styles. Hand sanitizer branding with your logo is available for orders of...

March Magic

Mar 06, 2020

Believe We do. Since 1996 The Lasting Impressions Team has created branded apparel and promotional products to drive revenue and build internal teams for you, our treasured customers. We hope you vie...

Why is this our passion?

Feb 12, 2020

Because when you give branded apparel to your team, it provides employees with a sense of belonging. According to Webster's, belonging is a basic human need, just like the need for food and shelter. W...

It’s a new day, a new year and a new decade

Jan 06, 2020

Your dreams determine your destiny. How big are you dreaming? According to Sir Richard Branson, if your dreams don’t scare you, they aren’t big enough. 2020 is the year to go BIG &ndash...

A Sense of Purrpose

Mar 18, 2019

Nancy Howard is a cat lady on a mission. Founder and owner of The Whole Cat and Kaboodle in two locations--Kirkland and Redmond--and the Cocoa Cat Café in Redmond, Nancy believes "every hom...

Weddings in Woodinville

Feb 13, 2019

"Eat, Drink and be Married" 10 Year Anniversary When the Northwest's top event professionals join forces, you can expect the party of the decade. The January 27th Weddings in Woodinville Ten Yea...

February Trends

Feb 12, 2019

"The Noblest Art is that of Making Others Happy." - P.T. Barnum Two important trends for 2019 A sure-fire way to win our younger customers over is to show them we understand their world. ...

We Can Live in a World that we Design

Jan 22, 2019

In with the New: New strategies and new promotional products attract new customers PT Barnum was hailed as the Steve Jobs of his time because he understood how to generate wild enthusiasm for prod...

The Greatest Show Workshop @ Meydenbauer Center

Jan 15, 2019

The Impossible Comes True When we asked Janet about The Greatest Show marketing series which launched in Bellevue on January 15, she said the spark was ignited in 2018 when she set a goal to bring ...

Thank You For Visiting The Greatest Show

Oct 18, 2018

There was a lot going on at our Northwest Event Show exhibit. Did you catch it all? Below is a recap of the show specials and strategic tools we offer to assist you in transforming your next event int...

Tomorrow is the day!

Oct 15, 2018

It’s finally here – the Northwest Event Show! We’ve been hard at work to make sure this is the best year yet for all of the attendees. On your way into the show, stop by one of our ...

One Week To Go!

Oct 09, 2018

Only one week to go until the 2018 Northwest Event Show! Do you have a plan of attack for the big day? Let the Connectors be your guide – grab one of our registration cards from any of the ten ...

Transforming Employees into High Performance Teams

Oct 02, 2018

Join Me! The Northwest Event Show | 11 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | October 16, 2018 Washington State Convention Center Most employees know what it looks like to be a part of a high-performance team. Ever w...

The Countdown Is On!

Oct 02, 2018

There’s just two weeks left until the Northwest Event Show on October 16th at the Washington State Convention Center! We’ve gathered ten of the best vendors the region has to offer, from ...

Northwest Event Show

Sep 28, 2018

Join Me! The Northwest Event Show | 11 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | October 16, 2018 Washington State Convention Center Do you plan meetings, trade shows, conferences or events for your company? If the a...

Building Your Network: It’s Just Good Business

Aug 23, 2018

Janet recently presented at a workshop for exhibitors of the upcoming Northwest Event Show. Her introductory story was an idea that can radically expand your business prospects in a matter of months. ...

Pro Tips for Exhibitors at the Northwest Event Show Part 2 of 2

Jul 31, 2018

Trade shows represent 39.2% of all B2B marketing dollars; often the largest line item in the budget. Here are 10 key strategies for innovating your presence and optimizing your ROI. Our previous blog ...

Pro Tips for Exhibitors at the Northwest Event Show Part 1 of 2

Jul 17, 2018

Trade shows represent 39.2% of all B2B marketing dollars; often the largest line item in the budget. Here are 10 key strategies for innovating your presence and optimizing your ROI. 1) Tie your compa...

NWES Workshop #1 - Big Picture Planning for Optimum Results

Jun 04, 2018

Get ready for show time! The Northwest Event Show is preparing a breakthrough to new levels of success for exhibitors and attendees alike. BUTLER Seattle values your partnership and invites you to inn...

How to Create A Business Uniform Your Team Will Love

May 15, 2018

From Wall Street “corporate” to Seattle “high-tech cool” the definition of a uniform has shifted to include individuality and personality. Apparel is the highest category of s...

Wellness Trends, Strategies & Products

May 04, 2018

Jump start or reboot your company’s wellness program with these three strategies: 1. Promote Wellness Communication is a critical success factor in every corporate program. Employees will no...

The New Power Suit

Apr 11, 2018

Big changes are sweeping across offices around the world. From a changed generational mix to technological advances, our office walls are breaking down as we redefine what it means to “go to wor...

Building a Dynamic Workplace Strategy

Mar 16, 2018

We believe a company’s prosperity depends on the perfect combination of employees and clients: Talent and sales pipelines are valued equally. Given the tight labor market, workplace strategy ha...

Better Together

Feb 15, 2018

Lasting Impressions joins Butler Seattle to "transform the future of meetings." Partnering with another business in your community is a great way to grow. Here’s a story about how Lasting Imp...

Renewed Commitment

Jan 22, 2018

Join us in our quest to grow your business through known, repeatable, proven strategies. Our theme for 2018 is Success Strategies: Promotional plans and products that lift your company higher. New F...

New Year - New ERA!

Jan 08, 2018

Just when you thought you had opened your last gift for a while, Lasting Impressions would like to offer a winning strategy to get your business off to a roaring start in the year ahead. ...

The North Face Brand IS Here. Shop Now!

Nov 05, 2017

The North Face® brand of outerwear is officially available to the promotional products industry. To shop for the styles, you and your team love, I invite you to view our digital catalog below. The...

The Impact of Personalized Calendars vs Holiday Cards

Sep 27, 2017

Finish the year strong or jump start the New Year with a promotion that offers staying power. If you have traditionally sent holiday cards, how about considering a strategy that will make a 12-mont...

Strategies to Secure Meetings with Top Prospects & Talent

Sep 17, 2017

Our business is sourcing and creatively decorating the right promotional products. In today’s marketplace where everything counts, we give our customers a competitive advantage to attracting, at...

Drinkware: Learn. . .Shop. . . Love

Aug 25, 2017

Our goal at Lasting Impressions is to lift everything you do – HIGHER! With drinkware, that translates into: Trend setting styles to propel your brand forward. Copper lined products to keep...

How To Pick The Perfect Backpack

Aug 14, 2017

Are you planning an educational class that can benefit from a graduation / completion reward? Did you issue new laptops or tablets? Is it time to replace your existing backpacks? Are you onboardi...

Sponsorships: How To Plan For Success

Jul 17, 2017

Experience Marketing Aligning your company’s brand with causes you are committed to internally and externally communicates what your company values. Sponsorship opportunities run the gamut. Whe...

The Difference Between Buying “Swag” and Sales Tools

Jun 13, 2017

True, every organization benefits from business essentials branded with their logo to advance their brand. At Lasting Impressions we are committed to lifting all of your promotional merchandise &ndash...

Out Think Your Opponents On The Golf Course

May 03, 2017

Advance Your Brand Golf tournaments, company outings, and sponsorships at every level are positioned as a platform to strategically build business. Golf is A Mental Game With high profile busines...

Onboarding: Making New Employees Instant Team Members

Apr 10, 2017

Saying “Welcome” Well The process of attracting, attaining and retaining talent is serious business. Communicating why you are in business and what you are committed to as a company b...

Leadership: How To Get A Stroke Ahead

Mar 13, 2017

Be Smart The pursuit of excellence is a race without end. From my perspective, it is encouraging to know that I can become better every day. Below are two of my favorite resources for getting ahea...

Sales & Marketing: Are You Playing To Win?

Feb 27, 2017

Sales is a contact Sport In today’s economy, only 10-15% of a company’s customer database is positioned to purchase at any given time. Generating new prospects, managing qualified leads ...

Trade Shows: You've Only Got 3 Seconds!

Jan 23, 2017

“If I Had More Time, I Would Have Written a Shorter Letter.” This quote from Benjamin Franklin can be applied to trade shows! Given the mere seconds available to garner and keep attenti...