CUBIK Promotions - Knowledge Base

Retail Brand Partners that Make a Difference for the Planet

Mar 10, 2022

The health of the planet is a big, complex challenge. That's why we proudly partner with retail brands that share our commitment to sustainability. Whether they're making eco-friendly products, off...

Umbrella Myths Dispelled

Feb 16, 2021

Forget everything you thought you knew. :) Umbrellas are the perfect promo item. Think about it: One size fits all, it rains just about everywhere, and everybody uses them. If you're not taking ad...

Anatomy Of The Perfect Winter Jacket

Dec 18, 2020

Brr... It's getting cold out there. Temps are dropping and winter is right around the corner, so naturally we're all looking for ways to stay warm. And since flights to Hawaii are expensive, we're ...

The Perfect Employee Onboarding Process

May 2, 2019

The process of onboarding a new hire is not just a simple snap of a finger, but unfortunately, a lot of employers don't put much into this stage of the hiring procedure at all! According to Urban B...

Truths Told on the Three Biggest Promo Product Myths

Mar 4, 2019

Well, this can actually be true....BUT only when you're passing out things that aren't impressive, useful or memorable to the recipient. Decluttering has been on an upward trend in recent years so ...

What is Prop 65? Your Questions Answered

Feb 1, 2019

Don't worry, Prop 65 isn't something to fret over! We did a little behind-the-scenes work to figure out what it's all about. If you live in California you're probably familiar with this legal notic...

Understand Imprint Color Terms In Just 3 Minutes!

Nov 6, 2018

As you're reading blogs and looking at promotional products online you're probably nodding fervently as if you know what color terms we're talking about, but maybe you really don't! Unless you're a...

Everything You Need To Know About Set Up Charges & Additional Fees When Ordering Promo Products

Nov 6, 2018

Is your head swirling with confusing terms or charges? It's okay.... a lot of our customers ask similar questions to the ones you're wondering about right now! Sometimes when you're ordering promo ...

5 Common Mistakes People Make When Ordering Drinkware (And How to Avoid Them!)

Oct 31, 2018

Drinkware is, without question, one of the most popular categories of promotional products because they're not only useful promo items, but they're also items that people use on a daily basis. And ...

Top Trends for Holiday Gifts in 2018

Oct 1, 2018

Ready to see what's new and what's hot for the holidays and all those year-end gift occasions? You've come to the right place. As summer comes to a close, the holiday season and year-end gift gi...

16 Ways Color Affects Your Branding and Marketing

Aug 17, 2018

Substantial research shows why color matters in branding and how it plays an important role in how we experience marketing. These 16 facts give you a glimpse into how you can use color to your adva...

Tips to Create Event Swag that Doesn't Get Thrown Away

Mar 23, 2018

While everyone loves gifts and basically anything that is free, relevant and useful promo items go an extra mile. When you are spending quite some part of your budget on the branded merchandise, yo...

4 Reasons Direct Mail is More Powerful Than Ever!

Mar 21, 2018

We live in an age of digital information. This means that speed and ease of communication is now better than ever...it's also opened the floodgates of digital advertisements. Every day we wade thro...

Imprint Methods: Choosing the Best Option for Your Branded Swag

Mar 7, 2018

When creating custom branded swag, you're presented with a number of different options. While being able to create something entirely unique is great for standing out from the crowd, it can also fe...

Top Name Brand Promo Items for Millennials

Mar 5, 2018

Younger generations love name brand items. Whether they're shopping for themselves or collecting swag from their favorite brands, high-end items are more likely to grab their attention. Choosin...

5 Benefits of Planning Ahead for Your Branded Swag

Mar 2, 2018

It's no secret that branded swag gets people excited about your business! Whether you're handing out items at a trade show or you're hoping to give gift bags to a new hire, having the right bran...

How to Create Branded Swag that People Love

Feb 15, 2018

Branded promotional items are an awesome way to connect with your customers, show off your company, and reach new customers. When your customers are excited about your brand and the swag you're giv...

How to Choose the Best Promo Items for Your Branded Swag

Feb 13, 2018

Selecting the right promotional item to give away to customers and clients is an overwhelming task. When you're about to spend a significant portion of your marketing budget on a custom-branded ite...

3 Key Advantages of Using Brand Name Products for your Swag and Promotions

Jan 30, 2018

When you're creating a new giveaway campaign, a key rule is to ensure that your promotional products are valuable and useful to the recipients. Any time you invest in a product to hand out to custo...

Simplifying Management of Custom Merchandise

Jan 2, 2018

CUBIK is a leader in robust company store platforms. These platforms will showcase, manage, and track all your promotional materials in one streamlined order system - yup, it's that simple! Our onl...

Does it work? Why your campaign still needs branded SWAG

Nov 21, 2017

Does branded swag actually work? Wouldn't it just be easier to just send out a mailing and do a social media campaign? Or perhaps, just have a booth at a show and give out business cards? While ...

Is a Company Shop Right for You? 5 Key Points to Consider

Nov 13, 2017

The topic of an online company shop comes up in most marketing departments as companies expand, evolve, and streamline their systems. While an online company shop can be a "no-brainer" for some or...

4 Ways a Company Web Store Can Increase Efficiency

Nov 13, 2017

If you are like most busy marketing teams, a lot of work and time goes into managing your company's branded merchandise. With every request for marketing materials comes a slew of emails, messag...

Letter to the Editor

Sep 1, 2017

Letter to the Editor: Katrina 2005. Sandy 2012. Matthew 2016. Harvey 2017. The list goes on. The devastation of property and loss of life continues....