Do You Need Big Brand Advertising Budgets?
Don’t feel dejected by some of the big brand advertising campaigns – big isn’t always better. Instead, look at how you can make the most of your marketing budget. Every business should have a marketing budget, however small it might be. The skill in making a small budget work is in figuring out which aspects […]
How to promote your brand using printed bags
If you’re not using printed bags as part of your packaging and, more importantly your marketing strategy, you really are missing out on the massive impact that the right printed bags can have. Why do printed bags matter? Businesses are built on reputation: people buy from brands they recognize and trust. Whether they […]
The Three R’s: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle
We all know that the three Rs – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle – are key to cutting down on waste, carbon emissions and environmental damage. These are all relatively easy to manage and in fact, can be quite creative, if you just take a moment to think before you bin! The three Rs are a […]
How carrier bags revolutionised the shopping market
The modern lightweight carrier bag, dating back to the 1960’s, is the invention of Swedish engineer Sten Gustaf Thulin. Thulin, who worked for Celloplast, the well-established producer of cellulose film, developed a method of forming a simple one-piece bag by folding, welding and die-cutting a flat tube of plastic to produce a bag. This simple, […]
Things to Think About When Designing Your Bag Artwork
You are ready to take a momentous marketing step and invest in printed bags for your business – great! We love welcoming new clients to the world of custom printed bags. Before you get ahead of yourself, there are lots of things to think about when designing artwork for your printed bags to ensure […]
Reusable printed bags: the unsung hero of the packaging world
How many different printed bags do you have at home? Quite a few I imagine. We use them to carry groceries, to carry our gym kit, to pack our children off to school each day, to store other bags (we all do it!) etc. We use printed bags so frequently and with such little […]
Which size bag is right for you?
If you’ve taken a look around our website you’ll know that we produce lots of printed bags in lots of styles and lots of sizes. Choice is great, but do you know which size bag is right for you? I spoke to the team here at The Printed Bag Shop and between us we’ve put […]
Why Buying Printed Bags Isn’t All About The Price
If you’re going to the trouble of buying printed bags for your business, you will want them to be a bag your customer will be happy to receive, and something that reflects the quality of your product. This is why buying printed bags isn’t all about the price. At The Printed Bag Shop we want […]
What makes printed bags such effective marketing tools?
They may be small, but printed bags are mighty too. Printed bags are something we use so much in everyday life, that they are often overlooked or underestimated as valuable marketing tools – but the benefits they can bring to your business are huge. Here’s some reasons why we think printed bags give a great […]
Benefits of buying bags from The Printed Bag Shop!
Now, we know what you’re thinking – of course we would say that it’s most beneficial for you to buy your bespoke printed merchandise from The Printed Bag Shop, we wouldn’t be in business otherwise! But, hear us out. We genuinely think that, compared to other printed bag suppliers, or going direct to manufacturers, there […]
The best of our boutique fashion case studies
We know that printed bags work for just about every kind of business there is, but there’s some industries that just can’t get enough of our printed little numbers more than others – and fashion is one of them. There’s just something seriously satisfying about making a purchase at your favourite fashion or beauty boutique, […]
What makes printed kraft bags so popular?
It’s no secret that we love printed kraft bags – in fact, they’re our special offer for May 2016! The introduction of the plastic bag charge has seen printed paper bags have a huge rise in popularity, and kraft bags are no exception – their strength and versatility makes them an absolute hit, and […]
Win £500 worth of printed bags by sharing your #BagSelfie!
Love giving out bespoke printed carrier bags to your customers? Looking to place an order soon to restock your printed bags? Well. You are going to love our brand new #BagSelfie competition! What’s the prize? You have the chance to win £500 towards your next order from us here at The Printed Bag Shop, and […]
Paper Vs. Plastic: Which Printed Bag Is Best For You?
Today, there’s a battle of the heavyweights on the TPBS blog – we’re putting plastic and paper bags to the test, in order to find out which material is best for you! We know it can be hard to choose which kind of bag you’re after (I mean, a bag is a bag, isn’t it?) […]
How print marketing can win you more business
You’d be forgiven for thinking that there’s no use investing in print marketing any more. Didn’t that die a death when the digital world took over, and the internet shortened our attention spans? Turns out, not quite. Despite the giant that is digital marketing, there is still very much a place in your strategy for printed […]
How to be the number one choice of reusable printed bags.
We know the carrier bag tax has had a huge impact on the consumer’s decision on whether to take a carrier bag when purchasing their shopping. You only have to look at the statistics to see this, or, even watch what happens the next time you are shopping. A lot of people are now choosing […]
What Emotion Does Your Bag Colour Portray?
Colour is a sensation that triggers an emotion in our bodies and affects our psychological attitude. Whether you realise it or not, the colour of your printed bags can make your customers feel optimistic, creative and even peaceful. Simply by choosing one colour, over another, you can create the response you’re hoping for through your […]
TPBS Inspiration: Top 10 Design and Branding Quotes!
Hello there to all of our lovely TPBS readers! We don’t half love a good quote to get us going, get those creative juices flowing and give us a little food for thought about the brands and businesses we work with every day. Today, we wanted to share that with all of you! Here’s our […]
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 […]
The Power of Print Marketing for E-Commerce Entrepreneurs
Marketing your online business in print might sound counter intuitive, but it can be surprisingly effective. Whether you decide to market your website through print magazines or catalogues, promotional t-shirts, or printed bags and mugs, print marketing can be a powerful way to attract new business. Bring Your Brand into the Offline World One of […]
Why Your Business Needs Our Bestselling Printed Bags
The Printed Bag Shop’s bestselling printed bags are printed punch handle plastic bags and patch handle bags. They’re so popular because they’re stylish, durable and can be customised for any occasion. Whether you’re looking for bespoke carrier bags for your retail business or promotional bags for an event, you’ll wonder why you ever chose anything […]
Customer Service: A Step Ahead of the Rest From The Printed Bag Shop
The Printed Bag Shop (PBS) is the UK’s leading supplier and importer of printed carrier bags. Not only do we offer our customers high quality bags in a range of sizes and materials, but we are also committed to offering the best customer service in the business. There are many reasons why we are industry […]
What you need to know about the English carrier bag charge
What is it all about? From 5 October 2015 retailers in England must charge a minimum of 5p for every single-use plastic bag they pass on to their customers. This also includes companies that deliver goods to England. The law is already in force in Scotland and Wales. Will I be affected? All retail […]
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 […]
How Printed Bags can Enhance Your Customers’ Experience
Highly cost effective and versatile, printed bags present your brand to the world. They are an essential piece of kit for any business owner, marketing executive or events professional. Part of what makes printed bags so great is that they can improve your customers’ experience in many clever ways. They create positive feelings towards your […]
Why Printed Laminated Bags are the Perfect Choice for You
Printed laminated bags can really help you to market your business to a wide audience. They can be found in all the best places – high-end retail stores, prestigious exhibitions and conferences – reinforcing the desirable product or service you want to promote. As well as looking great, printed laminated bags an incredibly cost-effective and […]
Your Brand vs. Identity vs. Logo
If you read this blog often, you’ve probably seen us refer to the terms brand, identity and logo quite a lot – but what do we actually mean by them? Aren’t these three terms that mean pretty much the same thing? The answer is, not quite. Brand, identity and logo are all things that […]
How to become a brand that customers can’t help but buy from!
When it comes to being a successful brand, it’s all about making people feel something. Whether it’s good or bad, love or hate, being a brand that no one is really bothered about is one of the worst things that can happen! This dual effect of branding is often found in giant companies rather than […]
3 Creative Printed Bag Design Ideas
The humble printed bag. This often overlooked object is something that most people just see as a way of getting something from A to B – but printed bags can do so much more than that, and that’s what we want to share here at The Printed Bag Shop! Many people underestimate the number […]
Case Study: Giant Bicycles
‘RIDE LIFE. RIDE GIANT’ Founded in 1972 by King Liu, Giant Bicycles has been creating high-quality bikes at an affordable price and improving the cycling experience for many years. Hitting the market for the first time in the early 80s, Giant branded-bikes were first sold in Taiwan, followed by Europe, North America & various […]
