Today on #skucast, we talk with Brittny, founder of Brandmerch, about her innovative approach to partnering with unique artists and craftsman, plus we chat about the future of shops, the secret to successful curation, and what’s working in their marketing now.

2020 put promotional products in the spotlight.

Promotional products were the one thing that connected us, created a bond and unity. But we have a new challenge now. How do we not let this new opportunity slip into commoditization?

In this episode of skucast, we reflect on one of our most popular episodes of the year posted back in January of 2020. Many of the challenges and opportunities discussed in this episode were accelerated because of the pandemic and so, today we discuss what the new decade ahead looks like for the promotional products industry.

In this episode of skucast, we reflect on one of our most popular episodes of the year posted back in January of 2020. Many of the challenges and opportunities discussed in this episode were accelerated because of the pandemic and so, today we discuss what the new decade ahead looks like for the promotional products industry.

In today’s episode, Ann Handley empowers us to escape marketing mediocrity and she compels us to do work we’re proud of. Ann is also our opening keynote speaker at skucon on January 7th where she will share “The Big, Bold, Brave New World of Content and Storytelling.”

Now that we know WFH is here to stay and moreover, as we look to 2021 as the year when we have to make some tough decision about whether to be in the office or change our infrastructure to offer remote options, we’re facing more challenges ahead.

Mitra is one of our special guests speaking at skucon on January 7th, where we’ll talk further about How to Create Merchandise Experiences That Connect and in today’s episode we talk about building iconic brands, licensing, creating high-demand merch experiences and we chat all around this intersection of art and commerce.

When the chips are down, when the economy is limping along, and when your team is exhausted by overwhelming uncertainty, there is no better way to regain your equilibrium and find your focus than by rallying around a shared goal.

We had the privilege of welcoming Rener Gracie of Quikflip to a skucast Live! episode this week, and what an insanely energetic time, learning from a master instructor in sales, problem-solving, and passion!

Today on the skucast, we sit down with Catherine Graham (commonsku’s CEO) and Mark Graham (commonsku’s President and Chief Brand Officer) and talk about what a momentous time we live in for innovation, and what the future will continue to unfold for us as we move forward.