by BRND | Apr 14, 2025 | Strategy & Inspiration
Back in 2008, a designer made waves with a brutal, hilarious takedown called “Your Business Card Is Crap.” It’s hilarious – this guy goes on this epic rant about how most business cards are printed on cheap, thin paper with forgettable design. It went viral...
by BRND | Apr 11, 2025 | Gift & Merch Ideas, Team & Culture
When your team is spread across time zones, remote employee swag becomes more than just a box of stuff—it’s a way to say, “you belong here.” Great merch can connect people who’ve never stepped foot in HQ. But bad swag? It just collects dust. Here’s how to get it...
by BRND | Apr 10, 2025 | Gift & Merch Ideas, Team & Culture
That first day. The nervous excitement, the eager anticipation. As a new hire walks through your doors (or logs into their virtual workspace), the initial impression you make is crucial. A warm welcome can set the stage for a successful and engaged employee journey....
by BRND | Apr 9, 2025 | Gift & Merch Ideas
If you’re searching for corporate swag ideas for 2025, here’s the truth: most of it still sucks. The good news? It doesn’t have to. At BRND, we help teams and brands create merch that’s actually worn, used, and remembered—not tossed at the bottom of a drawer. Here are...
by BRND | Apr 8, 2025 | Strategy & Inspiration
Most swag ends up in the trash. You know the kind: cheap pens, awkward-sized shirts, mugs that never leave the cabinet. At some point, someone signed off on that stuff thinking it would “build brand awareness.” It didn’t. It annoyed people. Branded merch doesn’t work...
