DIY & Non-Medical Mask Solutions
DIY Face Mask Tutorial
Purchase Fabric Masks in Bulk
Need a larger supply of masks than DIY can handle? We can help!
One of our favorite American made apparel vendors, Bella+Canvas, is offering a unique solution to creating face masks in bulk. With their advanced technology, they are stepping up to help out during the COVID-19 crisis.
Watch their informative video HERE and contact us HERE to get pricing information and to get your order in the system. These are going fast!
Brand Your Take-Out & Delivery
Attention restaurant owners and employees! Get your branding to-go!
The massive increase in to-go and delivery services in the food and beverage industry makes this prime time for those brands to shine.
People are posting meals on social media more now than ever before. Keep your brand front and center for that cost effective way to exponentially increase your advertising! We prefer reusable options that give your brand repeat impressions.
Check out the list below for some packaging ideas. Click here for pricing options.
Insulated Totes
Non-Woven Totes
Paper & Plastic Bags
Boxes
Napkins
Cups & Cup Sleeves
Wine Bottle Totes
Stickers
Bottled Water
*Free rush production on most standard items.
Turn this situation into a positive and throw in extra promo items to large orders or loyal customers. We are all feeling emotional so acts of kindness will be remembered and ensure repeat business.
Koozies
Lunch Boxes
Bento Boxes
Pint or Shot Glasses
Wooden Nickel Coupons
Coasters
Paper Straws
Chip Clips
View pricing here or contact us with any questions!
Let Clients Know You Are OPEN!
Want to increase brand awareness? A few quick and easy adjustments to your marketing strategy will get the word out that you are, in fact, OPEN.
Keep your clients aware of your new business hours, operations and any adjustments in pricing with the solutions below.
Signage:
3'x6' Vinyl Banners - $135 each
24" x 36" Window Decals - $75 each
18" x 24" Floor Decals - $65 each
A-fold Sign Stands - $180 single sided, $210 double sided
Mailers: price based on size and quantity. Contact us for a quote.
Postcards
Flyers/Brochures
Menus
Design is our passion. For the duration of the mandated quarantines, we are offering free layout design with purchase of any signage or printed mailer item. We are here to help!
Work From Home Morale Boosters: Covid-19 Edition
Working from home is the new normal for a lot of us right now - and it probably hasn't been easy. Even those who did work from a home office prior to the Covid-19 quarantines, having other family members and kids in the mix makes it an adjustment. Being in the promo industry, we have a few ideas on how to turn this crisis into a positive and ease some stay-at-home pains for employees and clients alike.
Healthy Living Aids
Staying safe and keeping physical and mental health at its prime are so important right now. Giving these gifts will show that you care and that you are providing support during this scary time.
Water Bottles
Water Trackers
Reusable Grocery Bags
Stress Relief Items (Fidgets, Coloring Books, etc.)
Sanitary Wipes/Gel
Phone Sanitizer
Motivational Swag
Keep your company spirit strong with branded swag gift items for employees and clients. During tough times, it is easy to pinch pennies and buckle down, but these are the times people need to feel lifted up and most importantly, safe. Show that you value their hard work and loyalty with one of the comfy-cozy items below!
Coffee Mugs (*Add in some local coffee beans for a nice touch!)
Felt Letter Boards
Phone Holder/Screen Cleaners
Blankets
Joggers
Socks
Coasters
Virtual Meetings Made Easy
Getting it together for a new home office can be stressful when you don't have the right equipment. Help your audience get acclimated to their new normal with some of these office and desk items. The best part is, your brand will be front and center for the whole work day and beyond.
Journals and Pens
Headphones
Webcam Covers
Phone Chargers
Speakers
Screen Cleaners
Sling Grips
Inspirational Awards
Give employees recognition for their hard work in supporting your goals during the uncertainty of the Corona economy. Give them something to look forward to upon their eventual return to the office with an invitation to celebrate everyones achievements from remote.
Paperweights
Frames
Trophies
Coins/Medals
Lapel Pins
Gift Sets
For creative ideas and pricing on the items listed above, please see our presentation. As always, these are just base ideas with a variety of price points and quality/quantity options - the possibilities are endless! Contact us to chat further if you have something specific in mind. Custom packaging and note cards will make these promo pieces really special and memorable when people really need it! Enjoy.
7 Marketing Tasks to Accomplish While Quarantined
While we are all going through stress and uncertainty in our personal and professional lives, quarantine can amplify that and make one go a bit crazy. Here, we suggest 7 marketing tasks you can tackle that are usually either overlooked or put on the back burner. You will leave quarantine feeling accomplished, refreshed and ready to level up your brand!
- Update your website.
This is time consuming and tedious. With hours on end to occupy, set aside an allotted few hours to sit down in front of your computer. Audit your site, write down a list of things you want to change, add or update and MAKE IT HAPPEN! Whether you email that list to your marketing team/developer or do the edits yourself, that's one step closer to a refreshed brand image in just a few hours. - Create content.
Most brand strategists and marketing coaches say to block out time for this task even without a quarantine in place. BUT, easier said than done, right? Time is on our side now - take advantage! Grab your laptop or a journal and write down topics your current or ideal clients might be interested in hearing about, then go from there. Write blogs, articles, social media stories, vlog or all of the above! - Schedule social media posts.
After you create content, you will want to share it with the world! Grab a calendar or your scheduling platform and knock out the next couple months. Don't go much further than that because, as our current situation shows, the environment can change very quickly and you need to adjust your content to match what is relevant. - Perform a design audit.
Take a look at all of your design pieces - digital (website, social media, ads, etc.) and print (flyers, business cards, menus, signage, etc.). Do they all match up? Can you tell they are all representing the same brand? Make sure you have a brand guide in place. Go through and make sure all of your marketing materials adhere to the guide and update the guide where you see necessary. Ensure everyone on your team has a copy of the guide AND all of the necessary vector and hi-res files of logos and content to go along with it. Consistency and cohesiveness add so much value to a brand! - Plan future events and promotions.
The future is a big unknown right now but there are still ways to help business go on as usual. Remind clients of future events to give them something positive to look forward to. Send custom branded promotional products to keep your brand front of mind for when life resumes as normal. You do not want to fall off the radar especially with so many other distractions going on. - Check in.
Call, text, email, e-blast, snail mail - whatever your preferred method of communication to your clients is, make sure you reach out periodically during this time. Offer positive thoughts and encouragement and include any notes about customer service that might be relevant. Try not to sound robotic - many companies are sending these same types of correspondence and you do not want to get lost in the mix or worse, seem insensitive to the scary climate. - Engage in the community.
This will not only fight off your own boredom but will give your business a sense of community and a bigger presence locally. Like and share photos on instagram, offer help where needed, support other businesses going through it and spread positivity. We are all in this together!
These tasks are just a suggestion, do not add to your stress by thinking you need to check them all off your list! If you can only tackle one, make sure it is the one that will provide you the most return. As always, please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions regarding a marketing plan for your business - consultations are free and a great way to get the creative juices flowing. From there, we send a recap and ways that we can support your plan. Enjoy and stay safe and healthy!
7 Cool Paper Facts You Should Know
Big Bunny Creative had the opportunity to expand our knowledge base @ Houston's Clampitt Paper School. We learned a LOT and believe in sharing that knowledge to provide the best value to our clients interested in printing marketing materials. Check out some interesting paper facts below we think are worth knowing - enjoy!
- It takes TWELVE steps to make a piece of paper - we even got a recipe to make our own! Stay tuned...
- Paper production supports sustainable forest management - forest area in the US has increased 3% and volume of trees 58%.
- Paper is one of the most recycled products in the world - 63% of paper in the US was recovered as compared to 28% of glass and 9% of plastic - YIKES.
- Paper can be recycled up to 7 times before the fibers become too weak and break down.
- Watermarking is affordable! Achieve this elite look with a custom mark that can be achieved much easier than in the past. Fancy!
- Paper is priced using weights and sizes... and it's not easy to calculate! Please be patient when asking for print pricing, the combinations are endless and we want to get you the best price and quality match possible.
- Digital and Inkjet processes of printing are NOT equal - both have pros and cons that we take into account when quoting printing (quantity, variable data, level of detail).
5 Reasons You Need to Invest in a Branded Backdrop
Branded backdrops have been around for ages, but are becoming more popular and accessible with lower prices and better assembly technology. Read more to find out why you should take your brand to the next level by investing in a branded backdrop of your own.
1. HIGH VISIBILITY
The size of backdrop we sell the most of is an 8'x8'. We also offer an 8'x10'. EIGHT FEET of visibility for your brand - that can definitely be spotted from across a room! The purpose of these is to attract photo-takers, so place them strategically to get your brand seen. When you order a backdrop, design and layout is included in the pricing, so we can promise that your brand will look great and get noticed.
2. EXTENDED REACH
Reach is the total number of unique people or accounts who view your content. In this case, you are not only reaching the number of people that are attending the specific event where your backdrop is set up, but also extending that reach to people who are viewing posted and shared content - it grows exponentially!
3. REPEAT BRAND IMPRESSIONS
An impression is the number of times people see your content. The number of times people will go back to look at their photos and posts, re-post from the event or even have a printed photo that they see often, gives a repeat impression each time.
TIP: Have this station set up with a printer so it becomes a take home promotional product for your brand at the same time!
4. HIGH PERCEIVED VALUE
This is essentially a red carpet item. Celebrities and influencers rarely have their photo taken at events without one behind them. For a reusable item, this will pay for itself in exposure and add some class and fun to your brand at events!
5. FUN
Branded backdrops are always the life of a party and a huge hit at events! From fairs and festivals to trade shows and in-office events, branded photo opportunities are a no-brainer.
Do not miss this branding opportunity! Big Bunny Creative provides clients with branded backdrops for $399. This price includes an 8' x 8' custom, full-color fabric backdrop, heavy duty hardware stand and canvas travel bag plus free shipping. These are lightweight, easy to carry, simple to assemble, washable and have a fast production time of 5-7 business days. You can also order a replacement fabric piece for $285 (ideal for multiple designs, sponsoring different events, etc.) without the cost of purchasing a whole new stand.
Contact us to get more information on how to get your brand out there!
Invest in Your Brand with Print
Investing in anything is scary - spending money, and sometimes a lot of it, without the promise of a return can hold businesses back from really getting a leg up on the competition. But being the one who stands out, the one who tried harder, the one who cared enough to give it a chance? That's priceless.
Big Bunny Creative knows good design. We also know that in print, it is easy to get lost in the shuffle and drown in competition. So how do you make your brand shine?
Get your brand the attention it deserves with some unique printing techniques. We all know the basic trifold pamphlet, the usual postcard mailers, and the paperweight catalogs we never quite get through. If this sounds like one of your marketing pieces, don't stress! Add a little something extra (as Elle Woods would say) through specialty printing and elevate your brand to the top of the stack.
It could be as simple as upgrading paper stock, or adding unexpected folds or die cuts. Interesting pieces don't get thrown away but rather catch the eye AND hand of the recipient. It's more about just the sense of sight but the sense of touch. Techniques like premium paper, spot UV, foil stamping and soft touch laminate coatings are all ways to make your prints feel like a million bucks. Add a beautiful design to the mix and you have yourself a strong and effective marketing piece.
Marketing materials with these attributes are held longer, looked at longer, and kept longer. It's all about the impression time your brand gets in the hands of your ideal client.
The perceived value of your brand and the marketing piece itself are also higher when a specialty printing technique is used. It shows that your brand is cared for and worthy of investing in. If you don't believe it, how do you expect your clients to?
Do not settle for being basic and overlooked. Make the decision this year to invest in your brand with high quality printing. This is our PASSION, let us know your ideas!
20 New Promo Ideas for 2020
The new year means freshening things up a bit! Shake things up, try new things and set big goals, right?
This applies to your business life just as much as your personal life. I challenge you to think about growing your brand this year with some trending promotional products. We like to call these items "no-throw promo", meaning they are useful, exciting, memorable and unique pieces that recipients keep... and don't just throw away!
The benefits of using promotional products as a marketing tool are countless (staying power, number of impressions, customer experience...) so it seems like a no-brainer. But choosing the RIGHT item for YOUR audience and presenting it creatively can be a challenge.
We stay on top of what's trending in the promotional product and branding world. We know what is new, what is possible, and what is available so that when you are ready to take the promo challenge, we can make it an easy success for your brand.
Check out our lists below and scroll down for the ink to full item details and pricing. Cheers to a successful 2020!
20 New Promo Ideas for 2020
Apparel - for employee or client appreciation gifts
Custom Socks
Dad Hats
Sherpa Sweaters & Vests
Custom Fabric Scrubs
Eco-Friendly - for trade show give aways or event swag bags
Metal Straws
Silicone Straws
Reusable Drinkware
Reusable Totes
Techie - for your special clients, awards, raffles, and trade shows
Wireless Charging Pads
Power Banks
Sling Grips
Lanyard Charging Cords
On-Trend - for the hip client, great for schools or start-ups
Scrunchies
Lapel Pens
Die Cut Vinyl Stickers
CBD Lip Balm
Brand Name- for your high-end or new clients, awards or raffles
Herschel
Rtic
Adidas
Carhartt
Click here for full imprint details and pricing info.