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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...