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WHAT’S YOUR TAGLINE?
Jun 16, 2017
How do you determine what your company stands for in just a couple words? As a promotional product distributor, we put our customers’ logos on everything. I really mean EVERYTHING! &...
Continue ReadingTHE NEXT BIG THING!
Jun 07, 2017
Have you started considering what you might need to promote your brand this summer? Fun Spinners are a HIT right now! Check out this 3D version. Your customers will be mesmerized and...
Continue ReadingMINNEAPOLIS, MN NAMED ONE OF THE FITTEST CITIES IN THE US!
May 30, 2017
According to www.usatoday.com, “The nation’s capital was closely followed by Minneapolis-St. Paul and Denver as the second- and third-fittest of the 50 metro areas, accordin...
Continue ReadingBE UNIQUE!
May 26, 2017
Sometimes we really “hit the nail on the head” with our drinkware. We could hardly keep our Yeti mugs in supply when they first became popular. The popularity of our version of Sw...
Continue ReadingWEDNESDAY MARKETING MINUTE
May 24, 2017
Last week we had an inspiring presentation by Raining Rose, the Lip Balm Company. They truly have an excellent marketing team and deliver some awesome ideas for growing your business.  ...
Continue ReadingTHAT MN WEATHER THOUGH…
May 23, 2017
If you’re from Minnesota or the collective Midwestern part of the United States, this picture will speak for itself. Poor little Elin started out her day wearing a cute summer dress on a n...
Continue ReadingMILLENNIALS: YOUR #TARGETMARKET
May 11, 2017
How are you trying to reach your target market? On what are you spending your advertising and marketing budget? Personally, I believe you want a well-rounded marketing plan that includes&n...
Continue ReadingWHAT DOES IMPRINT SPACE MEAN?
May 09, 2017
The imprint space is basically the size of your “ad space” on an object. On a pen, this space is extremely small (1 3/4″ W x 1/2″ H). A space this size can usually ...
Continue Reading#TBT WE’RE 20 YEARS OLD THIS YEAR!
May 04, 2017
The year was 1997 and it was a lovely spring. Pam says Corporate Recognition was born in the beginning of April. Inspired by her previous employer, Black Forest in Owatonna, Pam and Ryan d...
Continue ReadingI LEARN SOMETHING NEW IN THIS INDUSTRY EVERY DAY.
May 02, 2017
Whether I’m learning a new procedure for order processing, acclimating to a new software system, or learning where our products come from, I would safely say I learn 10 plus new things a d...
Continue ReadingBECOME A CONNOISSEUR OF PENS!
Apr 20, 2017
You should really consider the quality of pen you give out to customers. The better the quality, the longer the pen will last. The longer the pen lasts, the longer your customers will...
Continue ReadingI’M ON A BOAT! …WITH MY FLIPPY FLOPPIES.
Apr 19, 2017
It’s getting HOT out! Even in Minnesota. Have you put your winter coat in storage and pulled out your flip flops and sandals yet? We have, and so have your employees and custom...
Continue Reading#THROWBACKTHURSDAY!
Apr 13, 2017
(Kate Harthan being awarded by the Owatonna Business Women for the Young Careerist achievement) Happy four year anniversary, Kate! You have been doing so much for Corporate Recognition these...
Continue ReadingHUMPDAY INSPIRATION – LEADERSHIP EDITION
Apr 12, 2017
Today Kate and I went to a webinar that was sponsored by Express Employment called “Refresh Leadership.” The intention of the event was to teach us how to be better leaders, team pla...
Continue ReadingNURSES WEEK IS MAY 6TH THROUGH MAY 12TH
Apr 11, 2017
Do you remember the last time you were sick and had to go to the hospital? Maybe you even had to stay overnight. More than likely you spent more time with your nurse than you did the docto...
Continue ReadingDo your tattoos hop?
Apr 06, 2017
Does your company have a mascot, animal associated with your logo, or just something cool in your branding? Follow this link to view a quick video of how these work.  ...
Continue ReadingGuess what day it is???? HUMP DAY!
Apr 05, 2017
It's definitely Wednesday. I missed all four of my alarms today, and was 15 minutes late to work. And I'm not wearing makeup... How's your Wednesday? If you're struggling on this lov...
Continue ReadingWhat's in YOUR napkin?
Apr 05, 2017
Here are some marketing ideas for this simple napkin! Reunions/graduation: put the date of the event and your preferred image (logo for class reunion, for example) and list of names in the grad...
Continue ReadingHere's a little something to grow with your business!
Apr 04, 2017
Do you work with a lot of upcoming businesses? Here's a neat marketing idea to show your support! Give new customers, new business, or new employees a little something to GROW with their b...
Continue ReadingDON’T BE AN INTERRUPTION – #HUMPDAY INSPIRATION
Mar 29, 2017
We’ve hit midweek and sometimes people start to lose motivation. Five o’clock on Friday is just in reach, and we want to start thinking about our weekend plans. Let’s try...
Continue ReadingHOW DO YOU GROW YOUR BUSINESS? REFERRALS!
Mar 28, 2017
Coincidentally, right after we launched our referral campaign, I received a post card from our local BNI chapter. There were two quotes: “FACT: 98% of businesses rely on referr...
Continue ReadingGET ’EM WHILE THEY’RE HOT! (OR COLD)
Mar 27, 2017
Everybody loves a Tervis tumbler! They’re extremely durable and come with a lifetime warranty. Dishwasher safe and can hold hot or cold liquids. Get yours ON SALE with a full c...
Continue Reading#TGIF
Mar 24, 2017
What are your plans this weekend? Do you have a “nice little Saturday” planned? (Shout out to Old School – Will Ferrell) Maybe you’re hanging out with some friends or you...
Continue ReadingSave The Date - 3/22/2017
Mar 22, 2017
I just stumbled across an article highlighting ways to advertise with chocolate. I thought this was a great idea for engaged couples or people thinking of clever Save The Date or Invitation idea...
Continue ReadingTHE CLIMB
Mar 22, 2017
Follow the link above to view pricing on this recognition or achievement award. Do you have employees that make the climb for you? I used to work for a financial and insurance firm. ...
Continue ReadingTech Tuesday - 3/21/2017
Mar 21, 2017
Ever stay in a hotel or vacation rental and realize you had to bring your own forms of entertainment? What if hotels had Bluetooth speakers in every room? Or, at least offered them upon re...
Continue ReadingEARTH DAY IS SATURDAY, 4/22/17
Mar 17, 2017
What does your business do to give back to the corporate community, or the community in which your business thrives? Here, at the office we try make an environmental impact regularly. We r...
Continue Reading#TBT - 3/16/2017
Mar 16, 2017
Kate and Pam have been working hard on our September 20th End User Showcase. That’s right! They’ve been hard at work on this from the start of January, even though it’s n...
Continue ReadingTRENDING PRODUCTS
Mar 15, 2017
This has been a VERY popular seller! We can do this bottle in plastic or steel with several imprint options. Click the image below to see for a description, or stop by the showroom. ...
Continue Reading#TBT 3/9/17
Mar 09, 2017
Happy TBT! Kate has finished up our memorial wall and it’s full of lots of memories. My favorites being the frames of Pam and Ryan’s first orders and the first dollar made. &nb...
Continue Reading#MotivationMonday 2/27/17
Feb 27, 2017
The last snow storm really motivated me to consider a vacation. Here in Minnesota, we had temperatures in the upper 50 degrees for several days. I thought spring was just around the corner...
Continue ReadingMarketing Ideas 2/24/17
Feb 24, 2017
Spring is coming! Are you ready for the wet and rainy season? More importantly, are your customers ready? Show how thoughtful you are by providing some attention to detail. Own...
Continue Reading#TBT Baby Elin 2/23/17
Feb 23, 2017
Throwing it back to when little miss Elin was just a wee babe! She will be two in just a few weeks. She used to spend her time sleeping on our desks, or sleeping and eating in our laps. &n...
Continue Reading#TechTuesday 2/21/2017
Feb 21, 2017
Today we’ll review a new powerbook! Sleek and stylish and comes in 4 colors: pink, gold, black and silver. You can have your logo screen printed in color or laser engraved. &nb...
Continue Reading#TBT 2/16/2017
Feb 16, 2017
We’re gearing up to host the Owatonna Chamber of Commerce’s Business After Hours on Tuesday, February 28th. There is so much to be done! This week, we finalized our food plans....
Continue Reading#MotivationMonday 2/14/17 (just a day late)
Feb 14, 2017
Happy Valentines Day from all of us at Corporate Recognition! We are celebrating by eating some chocolate and I’m wearing a pair of earrings with little red hearts. Yesterday was a b...
Continue Reading#TGIF 2/10/17
Feb 10, 2017
TGIF! What do YOU have planned this weekend? I might be doing a lot of traveling to visit some friends I haven’t seen in a while. Maybe a little shopping and then grab some lun...
Continue Reading#MotivationMonday 2/6/17
Feb 06, 2017
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Continue ReadingLet’s review some products! 2/3/17
Feb 03, 2017
Recently Kate and Matt attended the PPAI show in Las Vegas. We just had a meeting to discuss new products and trending items. Some of the latest trends are the use of reflective artwork on...
Continue Reading#TBT 2/2/17
Feb 02, 2017
Going through our box of memories I stumbled upon this list of compliments Pam received from a BNI meeting she attended when Corporate Recognition was still a young company. She said they had to...
Continue ReadingPicture Day! 2/1/17
Feb 01, 2017
Today was picture day at work! I had a my first professional photo taken in our art studio. You will soon get to see me on all of our company and employee pictures. I can’t wai...
Continue ReadingHeart Health Month is approaching. Are you ready? 1/27/17
Jan 27, 2017
This is just something to keep in mind. Next week marks the beginning of February, which is Heart Health Month. This is a great way to say thanks to customers! What better way to sho...
Continue Reading#TBT Vacation Days! 1/26/17
Jan 26, 2017
#TBT to our first vacation in Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic back in 2013. Since then, we have decided to take a yearly respite to a tropical paradise. This year, we are in Costa Ric...
Continue ReadingProduct Review Wednesday! 1/25/17
Jan 25, 2017
Today I’m going to write about a couple products. The first is a power bank I found in our showroom. Recently, My Samsung Galaxy Note 5 has been having poor battery life. I cha...
Continue Reading#TBT First Ribbon Cutting at our New Location 1/23/17
Jan 23, 2017
This year is going to be full momentous occasions for us at CorpRec! The year 2017 marks our 20th business anniversary. We are finally settled in to our new, third location. Today, t...
Continue ReadingProduct Review Wednesday! 1/19/17
Jan 19, 2017
I have recently started working at Corporate Recognition. Part of my training is to play with and research our promotional marketing products. There are thousands upon thousands of product...
Continue ReadingMLK Day on #MotivationMonday 1/16/17
Jan 16, 2017
Today we met to discuss the success we had in our previous year. During our meeting I was distracted by ideas for #MotivationMonday on our social media pages. Trying to imagine unique ways to make us ...
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