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Proven Small Business Marketing Ideas | PinMart

Kristin Kizer 03/31/2023 12:00pm 6 minute read Tips | Lapel Pins | Custom Pins | Promotional Merchandise

Marketing and promotions for small businesses can be difficult. Often, the budget doesn’t allow for large-scale promotions, so creativity, timing, and knowing your audience is of the utmost importance. When every dollar matters, it’s important to reach people in the most effective way possible and make an impression. At PinMart, we understand the struggles of a small business and have pulled together some proven small business marketing ideas. Luckily, we’ve done this just in... more »

Best Teacher Appreciation Gift Ideas | PinMart

Kristin Kizer 03/23/2023 12:00pm 5 minute read Lapel Pins | Gifts

Saying thanks to a teacher can be a very meaningful gesture – for everyone involved. You want to include everyone who dedicates themselves to teaching your child, but there are always a few teachers that warrant a little extra thank you. We’ve asked around and done some research to come up with the best teacher appreciation gifts to celebrate the educators in your child’s or even your life. Too many teachers and schools don’t have the supplies they need to do their job... more »

Challenge Coins Are a Hot Trend | PinMart

Kristin Kizer 03/14/2023 2:39pm 5 minute read Challenge Coins | Gifts | Promotional Merchandise

Challenge coins are small coins or medallions that are distributed to members of a group. The coins usually have an emblem or logo of the group, but they can also be customized to have specific messages or commemorate key dates or events. History of Challenge Coins The exact origin of challenge coins isn’t known but coins have been used to commemorate many different events throughout time. During the Roman Empire, soldiers were rewarded with coins that recognized their efforts. They could have... more »

Employee Appreciation Ideas | PinMart

Kristin Kizer 02/21/2023 2:32pm 5 minute read Tips | Gifts

Employee appreciation day is Friday, March 3, 2023, and it’s a fantastic time to go above and beyond to let your team know how important they are to you. We’ve done a little digging and added our PinMart creative flair to come up with some clever employee appreciation ideas that will delight everyone. Pick one or load up and try several ideas to show your thanks. National Employee Appreciation Day occurs on the first Friday in March every year. This scheduled event is an... more »

Create Custom Pledge Pins | PinMart

Rachel Penny 02/22/2022 2:26pm 3 minute read Tips | Lapel Pins | Custom Pins

Pledge pins are an important tradition and part of the celebratory welcoming of new members to sorority sisterhood and fraternity brotherhood. One of the first special events you’ll attend as part of Greek life is a pinning ceremony, where new participants are presented with a fraternity or sorority pin to showcase their affiliation. When you work with an established and reputable custom pin manufacturer and design team, you can create pledge pins confidently, knowing you’ll be bringing a... more »

Why Pins Make Perfect Promos & Recognition Gifts | PinMart

Rachel Penny 02/15/2022 2:18pm 3 minute read Custom Pins | Promotional Merchandise

Being able to work within your budget is an essential factor in this economic climate. For the best results, prioritize products that cost little but deliver big results. Pins are extremely affordable but have the high-end appeal of jewelry-quality handmade items. You have flexibility on selecting from a collection of pins you can afford, as prices vary widely by quantity, size, and process. Over-all, however, the perceived value of promotional pins is much higher than most other products. Take... more »

Why Buy Made in the USA Custom Pins? | PinMart

Rachel Penny 02/08/2022 2:09pm 3 minute read Lapel Pins | Custom Pins

If you're looking for a custom pin manufacturer to turn your company or organization's pin design into a reality, we know you have a lot of options. But before you settle on the cheapest option, we want to encourage you to consider custom pins made in the USA. While you might pay a little more when you buy American, there are many reasons why it's worth it. Here are our top 5 reasons why you should buy American-made lapel pins. While you can sometimes save a little money by getting... more »

American Heart Month | PinMart

Rachel Penny 02/01/2022 2:02pm 2 minute read Gifts | Awareness

Every year more than 600,000 Americans die due to heart disease. What's even more shocking, is that 80% of these deaths could have been prevented by making necessary changes to one's lifestyle and by just simply having a greater understanding of the signs and symptoms of heart disease. We encourage you to wear red to raise awareness for heart disease. Wearing red can be a conversation starter or a nonverbal show of support. Either way, it can be an important tangible form of awareness.... more »

What Are Some Types of Pin Backs | PinMart

Rachel Penny 01/25/2022 1:46pm 4 minute read Tips | Lapel Pins

Whether you’re displaying your lapel pins on a pin board or proudly wearing a new enamel pin as a clothing accessory, you’ll need a pin backing or pin clasp that can securely hold your pin while still being discreet. Although most pins come with a standard butterfly clutch, there are a few types of pin backs to choose from when you’re creating custom pins. You might be surprised to learn that different types of pin backs work best for different types of pins. And if you're... more »

How to Display Pins | PinMart

Rachel Penny 01/18/2022 1:34pm 5 minute read Features | Tips | Gifts

If you've assembled a collection of unique and interesting lapel pins, the last thing you want to do is hide them out of view! While you might not be able to wear all of your favorites each day, that doesn't mean the others should be dropped in a drawer where they could be lost, damaged, or forgotten about. Instead, why not create a pin display to show them off? Whether you choose a simple enamel pin display board or set up a protective pin display case, your lapel pins can be organized... more »

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