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PUNK ROCK: UNAPOLOGETIC INDIVIDUALISM (AND GREAT MERCH)
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LAS VEGAS Field Trip They thought they were going to The Sphere. Or maybe Meow Wolf. Someone said they were bailing if they were expected to drop from The Stratosphere that night. And one person thought we were taking our team to a strip club. (You know who you are.) No one had any idea…
Merch Life: The Was, Is and Must Be
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Recently, we shared a presentation at Skucon in Las Vegas that outlined the Was, Is, and Must Be for the Branded Merchandise Industry. We shared hilarious old-school stories of yesteryear, talked about where we are today and crystal balled the branded merch industry’s future. Here is the entire video plus some of the highlights…. DISTRIBUTORS &…
GUESS THE ALBUM CONTEST
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Thank you for humming the same tune as us for the last 12 months and joining in with our Guess the Album contest. It’s time to say ‘Au Revoir’ because, as all DJ’s do, it’s time to mix it up – there’s a new contest in town! Click here to get involved with that and…
Fun, Originality, Caring: The Basis for Our Best Place to Work Award
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We are quite excited. About 2024. About our industry. About the growth and changes we are experiencing. Most importantly, we are excited about our people. When asked what three words best described our staff, the answers were, “Original, Caring and Fun.” And with that, and because of our amazing team, we are proud to share…
Elevate Your Brand with Impact-Driven Merch
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When our rocket was learning to fly, we dreamt of our rocket printed on red cape-wearing heroes. We would be in the business of impact. We would champion ethics. From day 1, we pledged to make giving back to our communities an integral Brand Fuel ingredient. This commitment led us to earn our B Corp…
Reflecting on the Spirit of Giving
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This holiday, our caring team and clients shared their favorite nonprofits as part of our holiday gift campaign, and we’re truly appreciative of those who participated. The responses we received highlighted a diverse range of causes, working tirelessly to make a positive impact in their special way. We wanted to take a moment to shine…
Memories, Milestones, and Momentum: 25 years of Brand Fuel
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This past January, when we started working on a blog to recognize 25 years of Brand Fuel, we started with a list of bullet points of our company memories. Our list went super long. Like not worth reading it long. A lot of things can – and did – happen in 25 years, so we…
What Your Branded Merch Partner Wants You to Know About Your Rebrand
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It’s your new logo- the keystone to your rebrand- the new messenger you’re sending out into the world to communicate that your company has ARRIVED! That’s a lot of pressure to put on what is seemingly a very small piece of art- so let’s get it right! Your logo should be visually appealing, versatile, and…
Our Holiday Gift Catalog, The Art Jukebox, and Building Community
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The colors of fall are beginning to emerge. And we hope this newsletters brings a little color to your life! Our Fuelian Favorites Brea Canyon Leather Cross Body Bag Carhartt Midweight Hooded Sweatshirt Recycled Canvas Crossbody Bag Karmalit Soy Candles Recycled Vinyl Record Custom Cut Wall Clock Color Changing Tumbler La Cuisine Nesting Bowls Hyannis Snap…
Comparing The Taylor Swift & YETI Brands
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In the vast landscape of pop culture and consumer brands, two names stand out for entirely different reasons – Taylor Swift and YETI. On the surface, these two entities couldn’t be more distinct, yet a closer look reveals that they share a common thread of exceptional success and a passionate fan base. As well, people…
Takeaways from B Corp conference (BLD SE 2023)
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At Brand Fuel, we believe in the power of community and business as a force for good. As new kids in the B Corp community, we were thrilled to support the first in-person BLD (B Corp Leadership Development) Southeast! BLDs (pronounced “builds”) are all-day conferences organized by B Local Community leaders to strengthen and support local B Corp movements. BLD events…