So you’re thinking about how to best manage your inventory. To bring in a third party or not to? What if owning inventory ourselves turns out to be a waste of money? Are stock and inventory the same thing? What if we over-purchase? What if I mess it all up and get uninvited to the […]

If planning this year’s gifts and brand experiences feels like a checkbox on your to-do list, you’re going about it all wrong. Tokens of appreciation prove again and again to be effective in engaging your team, boosting morale, increasing productivity and strengthening company culture. But you’ve heard ‘quality over quantity’ or ‘haste makes waste’ and […]

In an era where your company’s culture is one of your brand’s most potent statements, acknowledging every team member’s contributions becomes crucial—especially those who work remotely. Remote Employee Appreciation Day is September 22nd. However, you do not have to wait until Fall to say “thank you” to those who work in different states, coasts, or […]

In a strategic move, Imprint Engine recognized the burgeoning demand for an automated gifting solution. “We’ve made significant tech advancements over the years, especially in developing company stores where employees or customers can seamlessly shop,” stated Imprint Engine CEO Caleb Gilbertson. “Acquiring Bluebird CX was the logical next step to enhance our service offering and […]

The promotional industry keeps getting bigger, amassing over $26 billion in branded merchandise just last year. Despite its global reach and aggressive growth, it’s an industry that still manages to fly under the radar. Clearly there’s a market for personalized gifts and out-of-the-box brand experiences but consumers don’t know a lot about all of the […]

11 years ago, our co-founders Caleb and Travis saw a stagnant promo industry that was ripe for disruption. They knew brands were ready to push creative boundaries and work with innovators rather than transactional vendors, so they started Imprint Engine. One of the best parts about our job is being able to help companies show appreciation […]

Showing appreciation for your team should never be complicated. But with increased focus on sustainability and 66% of employees preferring heartfelt and personalized gifts over generic ones, it’s not always easy to track down conscientious brands and creative inspiration. Luckily, we’ve done the leg work for you by pulling some of our favorite products from […]

We’re not shy about our all-in-one approach to creating stellar brand experiences. Full-service, end-to-end, one-stop-shop from ideation to fulfillment… It sounds great however you spin it but what exactly does it entail? Behind the curtain, there are loads of moving parts our clients don’t think about. And to be honest, they don’t have to think […]

Bringing your branded experience to life with various decoration techniques can be challenging. When it comes to custom apparel or corporate gifts, everyone’s end goal is unique. Whether you’re building and stocking an employee store with desirable products, curating a one-of-a-kind recruitment kit, revamping your existing brand merch or just saying ‘thank you’ to your […]

Let’s be blunt. Recognition programs should not be a perk of working with or for an organization. They are now expected if companies want to retain their people. In fact, a lack of recognition and engagement leads to 44% of employees either finding new jobs or the increasingly common alternative, quiet quitting. A recent Gallup […]

We made the Inc. 5000 2022 list! We’re thrilled to have made the Inc. 5000 list for the first time! It’s been a busy few years with over 250% revenue growth in the last 3 years and adding nearly 60 employees in just the last year alone. A BIG thank you to our entire team […]

We kicked off 2022 by opening our European headquarters in Dublin, Ireland. We hired an experienced leadership team to manage the growth of international operations and continue our focus on local sourcing of corporate swag, account support, warehousing, storage, and managing financial transactions around tariffs and shipping. Thanks to our boots-on-the-ground presence in Europe, we’ve […]