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Why Longevity is Your Best Swag Strategy for 2026
Whether it’s a new hire’s first day or a team celebration, you want the swag you hand out to build a real connection. But as every manager knows, the real test isn’t the moment it’s opened — it’s whether that gear is being used, worn, and loved months later. According to our 2026 Swag Trends Survey, longevity is now the [...]
2026 Swag Trends: The Gear Your Team Will Actually Keep
At Custom Ink, we believe the best gear builds connection. And that’s also the big takeaway from our new 2026 Swag Trends Survey. We asked over a thousand organizers and buyers what they need for the year ahead, and the answer was clear: there is a decisive move away from “disposable” promos toward retail-quality [...]
2026 Swag Forecast: New Predictions (and Data) to Power Your Team’s Success
Let’s be honest: organizing gear for your team is a big job. You want everyone to feel included, look professional, and actually use the stuff you order. To help you ensure your gear doesn’t end up in the “donate” pile, we’ve asked the experts on our Merch team how to make your team look good and feel even better in [...]
The Gear That Powered Your Teams in 2025: Custom Ink’s Top Trends & Best Sellers
From trade show floors to finish lines, this is the custom swag that defined the year. If we know anything about you – the planners, the doers, the organizers making the magic happen behind the scenes – it’s that 2025 was a year of big goals and even bigger team moments. Every year, we love looking back at the millions of [...]
The Freshest Colors in Custom Swag for 2025
This year, it’s all about color. The trends we’re spotting show that dusty earth tones, or as our merch expert likes to call them, “Utility Pastels,” are going to be everywhere this coming year. We like to keep an eye on the industry color announcements and for 2025 they all agree. Benjamin Moore’s Color of the Year is Cinnamon Slate [...]
50 Fun & Catchy Food Truck Slogans
Food trucks have become a favorite for food lovers everywhere, bringing bold flavors and creative dishes directly to hungry customers on the go. Food trucks are also a reasonably profitable business option for the properly motivated entrepreneur. Regardless of whether you’re just starting out or looking to refresh your brand, a [...]
The State of Women at Work in the U.S.
Women face challenges that uniquely shape their work experiences—whether that’s seeking equitable compensation, career advancement, or healthy work-life balance. Meanwhile, at home, women also often have a “second shift” during which they carry the responsibilities of caregiving and housework while also carrying the “mental load,” or the [...]