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The Lifetime Value of a Customer In today’s competitive market, attracting new customers is important, but retaining them is where the real revenue lies. Focusing on client retention secure...
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Unlock Potential I believe there is untapped potential with every partnership. Together we can uncover new opportunities and create mutual value for both of us analyzing our networks and applying ...
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Have you ever received a cool branded item that made your day? If you are like me, you have! And more importantly, you know promotional products aren't just giveaways—they are tools that can ...
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The Power of Perspective: Why We Don't Know What We Don't Know in Business As we set sail on our "Invisible Insights" discovery campaign, I want to share a message that aligns with the "10 Wis...
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JANET MCNAUGHTON | President P 425.822.6651 ext.1 E Janet@LastingImpressionsGi...
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This summer we are launching our "Invisible Insights" discovery campaign, and my goal is to inspire you to uncover new opportunities, take on long-awaited projects, and find innovative solutions fo...
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Click Here to Shop Our Summer Catalog Hello Summer! Hot swag styles with a splash of fun. As the warm breeze of summer rolls in, it's time to gear up for memorable moments with your ...
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Early in my career, someone I admire shared this valuable insight: “People don’t listen to what you say, they watch what you do.” This sentiment rings especially true in the ...
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How to Create A Coveted Promotional Product Everyone Wants What do you call the combination of two premium brands? Co-branding! It’s the marketing strategy of aligning two powerful brands to...
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Hello! We have a new catalog that is fun & easy to use. I get that it’s freezing all over America right now, however, cold temperatures won’t last forever. Today is a great day to ...
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Do you decide what your team wears to the office to look professional? How about on casual days? Have you considered comfy and trendsetting styles to encourage colleagues to wear the company lo...
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Pictured in their new logoed hoodies and jackets, the chefs of AQUA by El Gaucho are ready to delight you! AQUA by El Gaucho is one of the fine dining restaurants in The Revelers Club owned and ope...
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Congratulations to our friends at Eastside Academy on their success at Missions Fest. After the trade show, Hannah Kaas shared with me that both guests and students were delighted to receive the cu...
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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 pur...
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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 bea...
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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...
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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 stro...
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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 p...
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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 200...
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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 y...
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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 continue...
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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. ...
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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 l...
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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 bu...
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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 ...
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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 premiu...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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 l...
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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...
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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 consid...
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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 busine...
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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 peo...
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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 t...
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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 ...
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The word “perspective” has a Latin root, meaning “look through” or “perceive,” and all the definitions of “perspective” have something to do with loo...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ne...
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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 possibl...
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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 s...
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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 ...
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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...
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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, quo...
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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 t...
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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 compan...
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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. Orde...
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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 Ful...
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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 pr...
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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 en...
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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...
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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 &nd...
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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 p...
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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 month...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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. Ne...
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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. ...
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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 &nd...
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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 busi...
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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 compan...
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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 lea...
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