HOW TO GET YOUR HALLOWEEN PROMOTION NOTICED
Halloween is creeping up on us now. As the nights get darker and spookier, so many businesses take the opportunity of a celebration to draw in customers or boost their brand visibility, ahead of the busier shopping season that includes Black Friday, Cyber Week and the run up to Christmas. In fact, the holidays we […]
How to put together eco-friendly goody bags
How To Put Together Eco Friendly Goodie Bags Whether you are sponsoring an industry conference or promoting your brand visibility with a prize giveaway, making your goodie bags eco-conscious can only enhance your businesses’ image. Set yourself apart and get ahead of the curve with your sustainable bags and our eco friendly goodie bag ideas: […]
Festival Season: Why Pop-Ups Prefer Printed Bags
The festival season; an exhilarating, exciting and messy time of year. With the big festival season almost upon us, festival goers are probably already planning what they are going to wear, whilst pop-ups are thinking about their stand, their stock and how they are going to increase brand awareness during the festivals. From printed […]
Celebrate National FairTrade Day
11th May 2019 marks National FairTrade Day. Since its creation over 10 years ago in 2004 by the World Fair Trade Organisation, National FairTrade Day has been a day of celebration. The FairTrade was started with the aim of helping developing countries to improve their trading conditions. It works to create better lives for those […]
Eggscellent Easter Marketing Campaigns
Are you wanting to create an Eggscellent Easter marketing campaign, but are lacking inspiration? Well, look no further! We have compiled a list of our favourite Easter marketing campaigns which have gone viral with the nation over the past few years to give you some inspiration for your own campaigns this Easter. Let’s take a […]
Why Goody Bags Are Great For Charity Events
Whether you have been to a charity event or you are currently in the process of organising one, you can’t deny the excitement that a goody bag creates – and a charity event really wouldn’t be complete without them! As they sit there packed full of goodies, you can’t wait to find out what […]
How Can Your Business Take Advantage Of Instagram Shopping?
There is no denying that Instagram has soared in popularity over the past few years. It presents an excellent platform for all businesses in terms of marketing, especially those selling products, as you can show off your products with a series of photographs. Not only this, but Instagram shopping is now available. When you consider […]
Our Top Sports Goodie Bag Ideas
As it’s the day of the London Marathon, and with lots more sporting events coming up throughout the summer, we thought it the perfect time to tell you about our top sports goodie bag ideas. The London Marathon is a big, much publicised event, but all over the country there are fundraising sports events […]
How Matchmaking Can Improve Your Networking Events
While many business owners and professionals still think that networking events are the best way to attract the right people to do business with – without the right planning and structure can it really be the most efficient way for people to make better connections? If you were to ask attendees of your last networking […]
How branded merchandise can improve your event
If you’ve been given the task of organising your company’s next event, or event planning is your business, you’ll know that there’s always a million things on the ‘to do’ list. Make sure that branded merchandise is high on that list. Being aware of how branded merchandise and sponsorship packages can improve your event will […]
How To Reduce Non-Attendance at Your Next Event
You’ve spent weeks or months preparing for an exciting event or new product launch – the room looks great, catering is all organised and the guest list is strong – only to find on the day that the ‘no shows’ outnumber the attendees. It’s frustrating, costly, and can be down-right annoying. If you’re an event […]
What do customers want from an event?
Taking your brand to an event or exhibition can be a fantastic way to get your name out there, raise awareness and connect with more customers – but it can also be a lot of investment down the drain if you don’t make the most of it. The day of an event is always busy, […]
How to use printed bags to stand out at your next event
Off to an event, exhibition or trade show this summer with your business? Worried about having invested in the stand and not making the most of it? Wondering how to stand out from the vast number of other companies, all vying for the attention of everyone that passes by? We have a couple of ideas […]
What Every Event Professional Needs To Know About Effective Follow Up
To really make the most of your event, you have to follow up effectively. It sounds simple, but effective follow up is a skill. There is a lot involved in getting follow up right. But if you do you’ll achieve your event goals and make the most of all that networking, so read on to […]
7 Ways To Increase Engagement at Business Events
According to the EventManager blog, 90% of event professionals want to improve engagement at their events. But right now, only 54% of them are happy with the engagement they achieve. So how can we make things better? The key to better engagement is getting everyone more actively involved. This includes your events team, speakers and […]
5 Ways to Be an Event Planner Speakers Love to Work With
There are two reasons why people attend events: the speakers and the networking opportunities. As an event professional, you want to attract the best speakers to your event to make sure your audience gets the most from their experience. But how can you make sure your speakers enjoy the experience? If they feel appreciated and […]
Event Tips: How to Bounce Back From a Bad Event
There’s no getting away from it, your last event was a complete disaster. But while it might feel like career suicide, it doesn’t necessarily mean you’re in the wrong job. In fact, it could be your biggest learning opportunity. With the right attitude and approach, you can turn things around and make your next event […]
The Must-Have Toolkit for Event Planners
It’s understandable to feel a little nervous about planning your first business event. There’s a lot to consider and a team of people to organise and motivate. With a little planning, hard work, and our essential events toolkit you’ll have everything you need to make your event go without a hitch. Start with a Brilliant […]
5 Ideas For Event Gimmicks That Will Make Your Business Memorable
Every business is looking for new ways to raise their brand profile and attract customers. With a limited budget, this can be particularly tough for small and medium-sized companies But there is hope. With a little thought and creativity, there are several ways your business can turn heads and get noticed. Offer Prizes Offering […]
Top 10 Mistakes Companies Make When Attending Events
Many companies spend time and money attending events but still don’t get much out of them. Here are the top 10 reasons why: They don’t bother to prepare Preparation is essential before going to an event, but many businesses don’t bother. After they have booked a stand, organised promotional material and picked the right […]
The Printed Bag Shop’s 2015 Guide to Upcoming Events
Exhibitions and trade shows are a great way to meet new customers, showcase your brand and network in your industry. Having a beautifully designed printed bag to give to those you meet can help to reinforce all the positive aspects of your business, reminding people of who you are and what you have to offer. […]
How to organise a product launch that people remember
You don’t need to be launching the next iPhone or a new range of talking robots to make your product launch a success, and one that people will remember. Often, developing your new product, or range of products, is only the start of the challenge – launching it into the market is something entirely […]
Top tips to measure the success of an event!
The only way you can know you’ve succeeded at something, whether it’s making money, losing weight or selling a product, is by setting yourself targets and then measuring yourself against them – and this is exactly the same for events. Whether you’re attending an event or organising one, it’s really wise to set yourself […]
Why your business needs laminated bags
When it comes to a successful business, the devil really is in the detail. For us here at The Printed Bag Shop, we believe the printed bag design you opt for is a crucial element when it comes to how you’re perceived by potential customers, and we’ve got just the type of bag you’ll […]
5 ways we can help online retailers this Christmas
If you’re an online retailer looking for a little festive inspo’ and cracking creative ideas to wow your customers this Christmas, we’re on hand to help. We’ve got a wide range of different types of bags for all your retail needs this December, as well as a whole host of packaging, handles, ribbons and […]
The secret to a successful company giveaway bag
Our guide to creating a goodie bag that doesn’t end up in the bin Image by workturn Whether you’ve just been handed a leaflet or a company giveaway bag, there’s always that moment when you think ‘do I need this extra clutter in my life?’ The answer is invariably ‘no’ and that company’s attempt at […]
The Printed Bag Shop’s Free Event Planning Pack!
Are you planning an upcoming event? Trying to think of innovative ways to get attendees engaged? Or are you running a stall at an exhibition soon, and want to know how you can make the most of such a valuable networking opportunity? The Printed Bag Shop can help! We work with events companies […]
Top Trends for Exhibition Stand Designs!
An eye-catching design is not only a vital part of the printed bags you give away at your next exhibition, but of your exhibition stand itself. Designs and how we construct them are influenced by a number of things around us, and in a digital age where a whole landscape of design inspiration is […]
Make the most of your event giveaway!
Providing your customers with a free event giveaway when your company attends an exhibition or conference is one of the most direct ways for your brand to make a lasting impression on them, but how can your giveaway really make an impact? We have some top tips: Align your giveaway with your business objectives Think […]
Our top tips to help you with planning an event
Planning an event can seem like a bit of a behemoth task, but with the right organisation and support behind you, anyone from multinational companies to small SMEs can pull off an event to be proud of. Events can bring together a range of businesses and customers from an industry and sector to encourage growth, […]
