Hatswork Round-Up: January 16, 2020

In today's Round-Up, we are looking at more Christmas-inspired restaurant swag ¹. We will also talk about three key reasons promo products can win customers without breaking the bank ². Finally, we will discuss a brand focusing on sustainable textiles for eco-friendly apparel products.

National Post

From KFC-Scented Firelogs to Taco Bell Wrapping Paper, Why are Food-Related Holiday Promotions so Bonkers? ³

Last month ⁴, we told you about some pretty awesome holiday promotions ⁵, but the promotional merchandise in this article is some of the best I have ever seen. Red Lobster ⁶ released an ugly Christmas sweater ⁷ that has an insulated pocket to store extra cheddar biscuits. No more stuffing the free bread in your purse, ladies.

KFC ⁸ has log for your fireplace that smells like fried chicken ⁹. Taco Bell ¹⁰ has beef-scented wrapping paper.

Blogger News Network

Why it Pays to Present Your Customers with Promotional Merchandise ¹¹

This blog offers three key reasons promotional merchandise is the number one way to increase your brand's exposure and gain the loyalty of customers.

• Retain Your Customers' Loyalty
• A Budget Friendly Strategy ¹²
• The Chance to Stand Out

ASI

Innovation Watch: Seaweed Tees & Vegan Jackets ¹³

This article focuses on Pangaia, an apparel brand leading the way in sustainable, environmentally friendly clothing ¹⁴. Pangaia boasts a T-shirt that can be worn up to ten times without washing, reducing water waste by 39%, and a puffer jacket made with recycled plastic bottles ¹⁵ and filled with wild flower down.

Unfortunately, these items range from $150-$900. But, this is something we should keep in mind as we push to offer more vegan and eco-friendly promotional merchandise ¹⁶.

Which restaurant offers your favorite holiday item of all time? Tell us in the comments below. You can also follow us on Instagram and Facebook using the hashtag #hatswork.

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