The World’s 1st Insulation Station: Building Our Community, One Hug at a Time!

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We had an idea: What if we could take some of the branded gear we bring to life and turn it into something that brought our community closer? Well, friends, the idea has officially left the group chat. It is a functional, community-building, and connecting reality! The idea was to create a version of the…

The Company Store Dilemma Nobody Talks About

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We’ve been building company online store programs for almost 3 decades, and we’ve learned a few things along the way. Here is the biggest lesson for orgs that think it’s ok to sell corporate merch to their beloved staff: Selling employees your company-branded gear isn’t always a bad idea… …But it can be a strategic…

“Buy the Ticket, Take the Ride”: Danny Rosin’s Bold Playbook with PPAI!

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If you’ve spent more than five minutes with our co-founder Danny Rosin, you know he isn’t exactly a “sit-in-the-back-and-stay-quiet” kind of guy. Whether he’s talking about the magic of a well-designed T-shirt or the importance of community building, he does it with a level of energy that could power a small city. Recently, Danny sat…

Guide to Marketing Your Online Store

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How to Turn Your Merch Program Into a Marketing Channel (Not a Warehouse) Most organizations set up an online store with the best intentions: freshen up their merch game, rebranding, products with their logo that people should love… …and then they forget the most important step – to actually market it. We see it all…

Leading with Heart: Danny Rosin Starts Role as PPAI Board Chair

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We’re proud to share some big news: Brand Fuel Co-Owner, Co-President, and longtime industry leader, Danny Rosin, will serve as The Promotional Products Association International (PPAI)’s Board Chair in 2026!  PPAI is the promotional products industry’s largest not-for-profit trade association, representing ~15,000 member companies worldwide and advancing the industry through education, advocacy, connection, and professional standards.  If you know Danny, you know leadership, to…

The Brand Fuel Manifesto: Fueling Good. Igniting Connection.

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We believe that inspiration is everywhere and that branded merch should mean something. A T-shirt that gets worn until it’s see-through. A notebook capturing a startup’s best idea. A sticker that makes a laptop feel like yours. We create what people covet and keep. We will help you look good, feel good, and do good. We are not…

Emotional (not Promotional) Products

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The words “promotional products” sound a bit transactional and corporate. Promotional products don’t just promote. They provoke. They can make you feel something. Pride. Nostalgia. Belonging. They are emotional. Think about it. That water bottle becomes your daily hydration accountability partner. That hoodie becomes your creative uniform. Your backpack? It’s been to more places than…

B Corp Recertification

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🎉 WE’RE BACK! Brand Fuel just recertified as a B Corp! We are super proud to remain a part of the global movement of businesses balancing profit with purpose, investing in our impact on staff, customers, community, and environment with every decision. After almost 30 years, Brand Fuel will continue to focus on being “an…

A Virtual Lunch That Worked!

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Directing Happiness in the Workplace… What happens when you hire a “Director of Happiness” to build an even more fun, inclusive and creative culture? Emma Keenan and a team of Brand Fuelians (Khaliha Long, Danny Mahoney, Beth Bumgarner, Renee Holmes & Bree McAndrews) planned an online lunch. But this was not an awk lunch where the…

Tariffs Will Impact Pricing — Our Recommendations

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When tariffs are enacted against the country’s trading partners, there are bound to be some unexpected outcomes. Those who pay for tariffs are the importers and, ultimately, consumers. We realize looking at brand merch as an expense is convenient, just a soulless line item. However, when managed properly, branded merch is an investment in employee morale. In…