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...

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...

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...

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: &...

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...

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...

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 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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...