Bruce Fox Blog

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When searching for branded products to offer your clients, unique, patented products are a huge plus, right?

Then, meet The Drinkwell by Bruce Fox, Inc. As of 2019, our Drinkwell is a patented product only available here.

But what is the Drinkwell?

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We started seeing last year that people are wanting experiences more than physical gifts. The “experience generation” even became a common label.

And our prediction is that this is not just a fad that’ll fizzle out anytime soon. No, it will only continue, if not increase.

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The PPAI Las Vegas Expo is one of the most anticipated shows of the year. From endless rows of booths to plenty of educational opportunities, this expo tops most industry lists. Despite the multitude of benefits that await you the beginning of the year, it’s also a prime networking experience.

And, as we all know, networking is vital in this industry. That’s why we put together a few networking tips for the expo – enjoy.

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We all know of point-of-purchase (P-O-P) displays and what they represent, but how many distributors have dipped into this growing segment?

Consumer-facing messaging is part of promotional products industry; however, it’s often overlooked.

Why? Because it’s considered outside the realm of the usual tchotchkes and many consider it too complex to attempt (which is a common misconception similar to custom awards).

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The holidays are here, and I’ve been listening to a variety of holiday music for weeks.

My favorite are the classics, like Bing Crosby, Judy Garland, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, and Dean Martin.

But as I’m on a Bing Crosby playlist, a song popped up that I haven’t heard in a while: Accentuate the Positive.

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You get a call from one of your clients. One of those that you do regular business with but this time they need some awards for a new employee recognition program they’re creating. Except the awards ceremony is next month.

You look at the calendar and realize that’s only 3.5 weeks away.

That’s where DYR comes in. You don’t need to rush around, struggling to find awards; instead, just go to one place with peace of mind.

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What does strategy mean to you?

Is it getting a call asking for you to provide promo ideas for an event and you send over your favorite products for them to review?

Is it discussing with your clients their various options based on the target audience?

Is it consistently sitting down with your clients and they ask for your advice on upcoming events, campaigns, and awards programs?

Strategy means a variety of things to promo professionals, but which one are you?

How many times have you sat down and gotten to know the who, what, when, where, and why of your client’s project?

When was the last time you were strategic about your promotional product or awards program recommendations?

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When it comes to awards, glass, acrylic, wood, metal – and many other substrates – are very familiar to you and your clients.

But have you ever heard of Foxite? Unless you’ve been on our website or following our blogs, you likely haven’t.

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When you fly internationally or visit a government building, you may have noticed a government seal. But have you ever wondered where those seals come from? Where they are made?

They are actually made here in New Albany, Indiana at Bruce Fox, Inc.

It has been our honor to supply the U.S. Department of Homeland Security seals and signage for border entry points for the last 17+ years.

From the Department of Homeland Security seals to the podium seal for the President of the United States, we make a wide variety of government seals.

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DYR launched a new website back in early October. You’ve probably noticed us mentioning it a time or two.

But this time we’re shifting the focus from our fancy-schmancy new website (which you can check out here).

Instead, we’re discussing new tools that will be helpful for you – distributors.