BEYOND THE PRODUCT – VOLUME 2: GIVE-BACK BRANDING

 

Promotional products and branded apparel consistently prove to be one of the most powerful advertising and marketing mediums there is.  While we’ve discussed the statistics and fun facts that back up this proclamation in our previous blog, Promotional Products Work… Seriously, what we haven’t touched on too much, is the give-back components available with some of our favorite items.  In a world where we’re all looking for ways to do more in our local communities, and ultimately, ways to simply just be better humans, we can’t think of a better way to do just that than by combining social responsibility efforts with the power of promo.

 

“We exist to empower people for a better future” – MiiR

 

MiiR is a Seattle, Washington based Certified B Corporation, which by definition, are” businesses that meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose.”  Miir was founded in 2010 by Bryan Pape, when a near-death skiing accident had him pondering the question, “what would people say at my funeral?”  It was his recovery from that accident that led him to create the Product to Project® model for the design-forward brand Miir is today, meaning all Miir products sold help fund trackable give-back projects around the world.  

 

From vacuum insulated travel tumblers to some of our favorite fashion-meets-functionality backpacks, not only is your brand going to look phenomenal on these durable, daily must-have items, but each item comes with it’s own individual Give Code that can be registered online, so the recipient can see exactly where their new favorite swag item is doing good in the world.  If that’s not truly amplifying your image, we don’t know what is. 

 

On February 1st, 2021, our exclusive BaseCamp supplier partner proudly donated $100,000 to Wounded Warrior Project to support their mission to honor and empower wounded warriors and their families.

 

BaseCamp is a brand designed for adventure-seekers and professionals alike.  From durable water bottles to tactical backpacks and everything in between, the entire product line was created with the idea of a promotional product that can take you backpacking across the Himalayas, straight into the boardroom.  What we love most about this brand, however, is it’s affiliation with Wounded Warrior Project, and the generous contributions each BaseCamp item sale makes towards supporting the cause behind their brand.

 

If you’re looking for apparel that stands out among the rest, the Basecamp® Classic Tee is one of our favorite shirts that guarantees to stand the test of time in terms of durability and longevity.  The Wolverine Multi Tool is a great item if you’re looking to incentivize or reward the awesome men on your team, and you can’t go wrong when branding on one of our favorite drinkware items, the 19oz Mount Hood Stainless Water Bottle.  

 

“We believe that an active, outdoor lifestyle can inspire, motivate and change lives.” – StormTech

 

If you’ve worked with us before or follow us on social media, you know that we live for anything that involves being outdoors.  Branded apparel is one of our many specialties here at Brand-On, and few things make us happier than getting the chance to showcase YOUR brand on apparel that was designed to be seen in the wilderness.  Enter StormTech.  

 

Not only is StormTech a dependable, fashion-forward retail brand complete with all of the functional bells and whistles you want in an apparel piece, they’re commitment to sharing their success with communities around the world is nothing short of down-right inspiring.  StormTech’s 1:1 Initiative ensures that 1% of their global sales is donated through apparel to partner organizations, all with the common intent to introduce underprivileged youth to the experiences gained in the outdoors.  Their proceeds also help fund Take a Hike, a full-time alternative educational program, focused on assisting youth ages 15-18 who struggle with addiction, mental health abuse, low self-esteem, trauma, and many other personal issues alike.

 

While StormTech is known mostly for their outerwear, the Men’s Santa Fe Long Sleeve Shirt is a new addition for 2021 that we’re already obsessed with, and the Men’s North Beach Shacket has been a long-time crowd pleasure for our local clients.  Don’t worry ladies, companion pieces are available if rocking your boyfriend’s branded merch isn’t really your thing. 

 

 

For more information on all of the additional behind-the-scenes services Brand-On offers, such as custom patches on the coolest headwear, kitting and custom packaging for your virtual events, online stores, fulfillment and so much more, go to brand-on.us/our-work/.

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