It’s a Wrap – Our Highlights and Promotional Product Picks for 2024
As the end of another year approaches, we thought we’d take a moment and reflect on a few highlights and share the team’s favourite product picks for 2024 – and throw our hat in the ring with our 2025 prediction and plans. In June, we held our annual merchandise showcase, masterclass and networking event. This … Continue Reading
Spring into Action: Delightful Easter and Springtime Gift Ideas
As we head into February, many of us are starting to look forward to longer days, some better weather (hopefully with some sunshine) and making plans for Bank Holiday weekends. So, if you want to say thank you or surprise your teams or clients, now is the time to spring into action. Whether it’s an … Continue Reading
It’s a wrap – our highlights and promotional product picks for 2023
As we are nearing the end of another year – and what a busy one it’s been – we thought we’d take a moment to reflect on a few highlights from 2023 and share some of our favourite product picks too. Over the past 12 months, we’ve hosted two events – a social Cuppa for Cancer … Continue Reading
Why good is better…
In June this year, M&M stepped up to supporting sustainability and were one of the first companies to sign up to the BPMA’s StepForward Pledge when it was launched. But let’s step back a bit first – for many years, promotional products would conjure up images of cheap or throwaway giveaways, but the good news is, that’s … Continue Reading
The truth behind ordering your own branded merchandise: 7 myths debunked
Ordering promotional merchandise is easy, isn’t it. Pop promotional pens or branded A5 notebook into your chosen search engine and you won’t be short of results. Click on a few links, look at the options available, see who is cheapest, upload your logo, make your payment and it’s all sorted. Simple as they say. So … Continue Reading
Our top trends and promotional product picks for 2023
Team M&M recently attended Merchandise World – the UK’s largest promotional merchandise trade exhibition. It’s the perfect opportunity to catch up with our contacts and suppliers AND to get both a glimpse at and our hands on the latest, hottest and must have products for the coming year. Just think of the goodie bags we … Continue Reading
Our top 10 promotional pen ideas for 2023
It’s no surprise that promotional pens are such a popular choice for anyone ordering branded merchandise. They are useful, portable and a very cost-effective way to increase brand exposure. It’s a pretty sure bet that your clients will have at least one promotional pen either in their hand right now, on their desk or in … Continue Reading
Best in show branded merchandise for your next exhibition
Merchandise, giveaways, freebies – whatever you call them, branded promotional products are synonymous with events and trade shows. After all, who doesn’t love a goody bag. However, hands up if you have you ever left an exhibition with a big bag of goodies, then either left it in the car (in the boot of doom) … Continue Reading
Last minute branded corporate gifts for Christmas 2022
You might be surprised that we are talking about last minute merchandise for Christmas 2022, when it’s only October. It’s snow joke though (sorry) – the festive season is one of the busiest times of year for promotional merchandise, and there isn’t long left at all if ‘order Christmas gifts’ is still on your to … Continue Reading
How to support your values with eco-friendly promotional products
When green or eco-friendly promotional products first emerged, customer choices were extremely limited and the price tags were far less friendly (a lot of it didn’t ‘look’ great either). Fast forward and it’s a very different story. A marked increase in awareness and desire, together with an industry commitment and a healthy dose of innovation, … Continue Reading
Get a head start on Christmas – our pick of 12 promotional products perfect for the festive season.
Christmas is the perfect time to say a big ‘thank you’ to your valued teams and customers – and a carefully chosen, useful or relevant gift can surprise and delight the lucky recipient. No surprises there. But with festive season being one of the busiest periods for the promotional merchandise industry, what might surprise you … Continue Reading
