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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 ...
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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 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 ReadingHappiness 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...
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 ReadingWhat 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...
Continue ReadingWhich 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...
Continue ReadingService 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...
Continue ReadingThe 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...
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 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...
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 ReadingWhat 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...
Continue ReadingBack 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...
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 ReadingThe 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...
Continue ReadingNew 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. ...
Continue ReadingThe 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...
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