Choosing Branded Merchandise People Will Keep for Years
Oct 9
By Robert Piller, Geek Tech Branding After more than 40 years in promotional products, my advice to anyone buying branded merchandise is simple: Before you put your logo on it, ask whether someone...
Continue ReadingWhy Employee Onboarding Kits Matter More Than Ever
May 26
First impressions don't start after the first month-they start on Day 1. Most companies invest heavily in recruiting great talent. But once the offer letter is signed, the onboarding experience o...
Continue ReadingStop Giving Swag That Gets Thrown Away: Why Branded Tech Delivers Real ROI
May 5
How smart companies are using high-utility tech products to create daily brand impressions and maximize ROI Most promotional products don't work. They're handed out at events, tossed into bags, a...
Continue ReadingHow to Automate Employee Birthday & Anniversary Gifts (Without Lifting a Finger)
Jan 28
Let Geek Tech Branding help you launch a turnkey special occasion gifting program-complete with drop shipping, branded merch, and zero HR hassle. Recognizing employees on their birthdays or work...
Continue ReadingWhy Modern Marketers are Rethinking Their Current Swag Strategy
Dec 4, 2025
How Branded Tech Gear Outperforms Traditional Giveaways in Modern Marketing Most companies invest significant time and resources into their digital presence, branding, and customer experience, yet...
Continue ReadingWhy Understanding Customer Lifetime Value Should Shape Your Marketing Strategy
Aug 29, 2025
Not all customers are created equal-here's why investing in high-value clients with great service and premium branded merchandise can transform your ROI. When it comes to marketing spend, many b...
Continue Reading5 Branded Merch Mistakes to Avoid in Your Next Campaign
Jul 11, 2025
Don't Let Avoidable Swag Missteps Cost You Money- Or Your Brand Reputation Branded merchandise is one of the most effective tools in a marketer's or HR leader's toolkit. Done right, it builds loya...
Continue ReadingWhy More Companies Are Choosing Custom Branded Laptop Chargers as Premium Gifts
Jun 16, 2025
The Practical, High-Impact Gift That Keeps Your Brand Charged and Visible In today's mobile-first world, staying charged isn't just a convenience-it's a necessity. As hybrid work, travel, and camp...
Continue ReadingBefore You Buy Branded Merch: 7 Smart Questions to Ask
May 28, 2025
Avoid Wasted Swag. Make Every Branded Product Work Hard for Your Brand. Custom-branded merchandise can do a lot more than just put your logo on a product-it can tell your story, build loyalty, and...
Continue ReadingWhy Choose MagSafe Chargers for your Next Promotional Gift
May 14, 2025
Click here to learn more about MagSafe chargers for your next branding or marketing needs. They are ideal for any tech oriented promotional gift.
Continue ReadingEffective Employee Retention = Effective Employee Recognition
Oct 18, 2023
The average employee stays at one job for just four years (Bureau of Labor Statistics). Labor shortages remain a top concern for 80 percent of businesses (Society for Human Resource Management)...
Continue Reading5 Steps to a Successful Gift With Purchase Promotion
Feb 9, 2022
The Power of Gift With Purchase for Retail Brands Austin, Texas: We have worked with dozens of retail brands on their gift with purchase promotions. They are effective because they work in a var...
Continue ReadingWhat is the Best Referral Gift for Your Business?
Mar 19, 2021
Deciding on Whether to Give Cash vs Gifts for Referrals is Simple Austin, TX Referrals are the lifeblood of many businesses. The simple act of asking a satisfied client for a referral can incre...
Continue ReadingHow Can My Company Run An Incentive Program?
Jan 24, 2019
Learn why to start one, what to consider, how to implement the program and what types of rewards to use - all with tips from GeekTechBranding.com! By Robert Piller Why to create an incentive p...
Continue ReadingA Guide To Incentive Marketing
Jan 14, 2019
Turn to Geek Tech Branding, the go-to source for promotional products, for tips on how to run a successful incentive program! By Robert Piller The Cincinnati Reds are exempt from paying taxes ...
Continue ReadingIn-Office Safety Programs: 3 Tips For Success
Nov 19, 2018
Every year, more than 4.1 million workers suffer a serious job-related injury or illness, so having a safety program within your office is vital. In order to keep your office educated and safe, we ...
Continue ReadingWhy a Gift With Purchase Can Be a Very Successful Marketing Strategy For You
Feb 4, 2015
Have You Tested a Gift With Purchase Strategy Recently? Austin, TX: Many of my clients come to me when they are looking for ideas to boost their sales, but few have tried a Gift With Purchase.. M...
Continue ReadingGet Out of Your Comfort Zone and Increase Your Awareness of your Marketplace
Mar 22, 2013
Austin, Texas: Are you tired of the same ideas flowing from your brain-and those of your associates and staff. Do you have a perception of your marketplace that may be different from your customer...
Continue ReadingAre You Using Story Telling to Convey Your Marketing Message?
Dec 14, 2012
Are you telling your company story? What is Your Company Story - and How are You Telling It to Communicate Your Marketing Message? Austin, Texas Have you ever gone to a networking function a...
Continue ReadingIs Poor Customer Service Costing You Sales?
Nov 6, 2012
Tips to Improve Your Company's Customer Service Austin, Texas: How hard is it to get customer service right? I mean "really" right. Too many companies judge the performance of their customer ser...
Continue ReadingAre You Training Your Customers to Wait for a Discount Before Making a Purchase?
Apr 2, 2012
Creating Greater Customer Loyalty at Retail Austin, Texas: As a consumer products company, what are you doing to create greater customer loyalty? Attractive retail displays? Newspaper ads? Mult...
Continue ReadingIn This Economy, How Are You Retaining Customers?
Aug 22, 2011
Austin, Texas: Last week, while dealing with one of my best vendors, they dropped the ball on an order. OK. Nobody is perfect. Mistakes happen. When I called them to discuss the displeasure that ...
Continue ReadingHow To Choose The Right Gifts For Your Next Incentive Program?
Jul 18, 2011
Austin, Texas: Last week, while working with a Fortune 500 company in finalizing their gift options for their latest sales incentive program, I was struck by how often the gifts that are chosen for...
Continue ReadingC-Store Fountain Drink Promotion Includes A Free Music Download
Jun 14, 2011
Texas-based Valero has just kicked off its latest fountain drink promotion at its Corner Store locations to increase demand during the summer. With each purchase of a 44-ounce fountain drink at on...
Continue ReadingWhich Approach Works Better for Safety Incentives: Group Performance or Individual Achievement?
May 25, 2011
Safety Program Incentives: Group vs. Individual Goals When putting together safety incentive programs for my clients, one of the first criteria is to determine how rewards (or awards) will be ...
Continue ReadingHotels Need Better Promotions to Encourage More Wi-Fi and Gym Usage
May 17, 2011
While staying at a Las Vegas resort hotel recently, I was disappointed at being "nickel and dimed" for every little bit of service that I normally get for free elsewhere. First, I had shipped a bo...
Continue ReadingTangible Awards Significantly Outperform Cash Awards and Incentives
Oct 28, 2010
It's the old cash vs. tangible award decision that companies have to make when designing an incentive program. When you ask employees what type of awards they would prefer, they will almost inva...
Continue ReadingNew Gift Card Rules Go Into Effect
Aug 24, 2010
Outlined in legislation passed by Congress last year, new consumer-friendly gift card regulations took effect on Sunday. The rules, passed as part of the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility a...
Continue ReadingMobile Phones Are Essential For Reaching College Market
Aug 7, 2010
Plan to go mall shopping without using your mobile phone as your personal assistant? Well, you might be in the minority soon, according to several studies. According to a recent study by the Princ...
Continue ReadingWe Know Incentives..and Hope to Share our Experience with You
Jun 4, 2010
With over 35 years in the incentive business, I have been involved in thousands of incentive programs in most industries and for all types of reasons: Employee Incentives Sales Incentives S...
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