A blood drive is a very effective way to ensure that emergency response organizations and medical facilities have the blood they need to help people in case of a natural disaster or any other type of emergency. Various organizations hold blood drives year-round to get the blood donations they need to ensure their supplies do [...]
There are a wide range of promotional items on the market, and every year there are a lot of new products. There are luggage and bags, writing instruments, T-shirts, glasses, mugs, notebooks, stationery, computer or electronic accessories, caps, umbrellas, polo shirts, jackets, cups, watches, and more! To find the right product that will have the [...]
Getting your name and message out to those who you need to reach is perhaps the single most important thing that you can do to help your business or organization grow. There are lots of ways that you can spread the word about who you are and what you do, but how effective most of [...]
Promoting your nonprofit organization is one of the most important things that you can do. Getting the word out about what you do is essential to gaining new customers, donors, or volunteers. There are a lot of effective ways that you can let the world know who you are, where you’re at, and what you [...]
Spring is coming fast and with it comes a change in people's attitudes, the way they dress, and what they do. Spring is the time for the first picnics of the year, the return to outdoor activities, and baseball! Now is the time to consider new promotional items associated with springtime activities. Preparing now means [...]
When the first autumn leaves start to drop, it's time to start phasing out your summer branded merchandise (T-shirts, ball caps, umbrellas, etc.) and get ready for the winter marketing blitz right before the holidays. The year might be winding down, but people don't stop buying clothes and mugs when the summer is over. By [...]
One of the biggest questions that you're likely thinking of before you screen print your tees is whether you should use vector or raster graphics. There is a difference between the two which is something that you should consider before you choose to screen print your tee shirts. Raster images are pixel-based, which means that [...]
When starting a fundraiser, there are many things to take into consideration. For many, the first thing to take into consideration is an incentive, raffles, etc. — and what to offer. While you could easily offer little trinkets, many people have found success offering T-Shirts personalized to match your cause; and often entice people to [...]
The reality is that not all merchandise is created equal. If you are targeting tech aficionados, it obviously wouldn’t be very effective to create magnets with the local football schedule on them. In the same effect, it wouldn’t be very effective if you are trying to target families to send things that only college kids [...]
Things such as marketing with branded merchandise, advertising, word of mouth referrals, weekly and major events aimed at attracting new business and encouraging repeat customers are obviously great for bringing in the crowds and generating interest. If people can't find your business they're likely to get frustrated and give up. Equally important, a lot of [...]
The crisp cool air of fall reminds us to "fall back" an hour and think about colder weather. Summer is over and people are thinking about fall sports and the holiday season. But hold on! The fun is not over. Just like fall promotions keep your brand trending, the color changes and shorter days reframe [...]
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It's an important time of the year, one that should be used to help as many people as possible learn about the brave women that are battling this painful condition and just what this battle entails. One way to begin to encourage widespread breast cancer awareness is to create [...]
If you have a business, one of the things that you absolutely have to do is some sort of promotion to get it off the ground. Of course, there are many things you can do but probably the most cost effective way to advertise is to have promotional products to give away to potential customers. [...]
Building your new business or expanding your already-established one can be feel like a daunting task. There are so many new ways to advertise with a growing digital world. However, before there were search engines and social media, one of the best ways to grow your business was through word of mouth. This is still [...]
There are a wide variety of excellent promotional products that you can customize and give out to promote your business & brand, including: office supplies, school spirit, athletic gear, electronics, sweet treats, and more. In this infographic, we take a look at just a small handful of some popular promo products in each category. If [...]
At RiverCity Screenprinting & Embroidery we specialize in printing your custom designs on your clothing of choice. There are many reasons to print on t-shirt: for sports, for organizations, sororities or fraternities, events, and so much more. This article will explore a few of the many possibilities for custom printing. Sports Teams commonly print clothing [...]
From little league to high school band to church missions trips, there is almost always some sort of fund raiser going on. Some fundraising techniques are more effective than others. Today we’re going to take a closer look at the idea of custom designed t-shirts as fundraisers. Most people love t-shirts and are willing to [...]
It's the New Year, and what better way to get your name out there than with customized products as give-aways, employee incentives, branded apparel, gifts, and so much more! Wearable products are the new Walking Billboard, with hats, sunglasses, t-shirts, and bags to name a few. With over 750,00 items to choose from, choosing a promotional [...]
Summer is in the air! In Austin, that means it's a great time to enjoy a variety of activities, such as music concerts, food festivals, sports competitions, museum displays, and all kinds of family fun. Do your plans for the summer include throwing a conference, get-together, or hosting a meet up with people from around the [...]
Your company means a lot to you. You've worked hard to ensure your brand has the right image and identity, so now it's time to ensure the world knows! Today there are more ways than ever to get your brand identity out to the public, and a great way to start is with branded apparel [...]
