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...
Continue ReadingHow 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...
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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...
Continue ReadingI 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. ...
Continue ReadingBrooks 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...
Continue ReadingThanks 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...
Continue ReadingIt’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...
Continue ReadingWinning 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...
Continue ReadingFashion 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...
Continue ReadingDig 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...
Continue ReadingThe 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...
Continue ReadingHow 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: &...
Continue ReadingHow 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...
Continue ReadingWinning 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...
Continue Reading2 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...
Continue ReadingIt'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....
Continue ReadingHow 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 ...
Continue ReadingHow 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...
Continue ReadingAnnouncing 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...
Continue ReadingHow 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...
Continue ReadingThe 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. ...
Continue ReadingDreamers 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...
Continue ReadingEnd 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...
Continue ReadingReady, 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...
Continue ReadingHow 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...
Continue ReadingThe 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 ...
Continue ReadingMake 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 ...
Continue ReadingOne 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...
Continue ReadingHealth 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...
Continue ReadingCan 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...
Continue ReadingIt’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...
Continue ReadingA 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...
Continue ReadingWeddings 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...
Continue ReadingThe 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 ...
Continue ReadingThank 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...
Continue ReadingTomorrow 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 ...
Continue ReadingOne 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 ...
Continue ReadingTransforming 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...
Continue ReadingThe 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 ...
Continue ReadingNorthwest 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...
Continue ReadingPro 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...
Continue ReadingNWES 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...
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