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From cold, crisp mornings to finishing work when it’s dark outside, winter is here! The autumn and winter season sees a spike in drinkware in the promotional merchandise world and we’re not surprised! Who doesn’t enjoy sipping a hot beverage whilst you’re outside in the cold. Not to forget that i...

Face masks...our new best friend! If you live in the UK, from being in shops, cafes, to using public transport, it is now a legal requirement to wear a face mask or covering (unless you are exempt) in most public places. With many options to choose from, it can be difficult to decide which mask woul...

I know this will either make you ecstatic or roll your eyes, but we’re going to talk about all things Christmas and why you need to get the ball rolling on Xmas themed promotional goodies. With less than 100 days left, Christmas is only around the corner and now is the best time to start thinking ab...

Coronavirus put the world to a halt for a while, from panic buying toilet rolls to not being allowed to leave the house - unless for a Tesco run or to work out!

Slowly, we are all getting (or at least trying!) to get our routines back. However, we have all had to get accustomed to this “new norm”. ...

I spent a while choosing what to call this blog… I guess it’s a bit of an update on how we are doing here at M-Four and to find out how you are all getting on, (or you could read this and think I’m rambling on) and also what promotional products that are available and how to use them for these new times.

We have discussed seasonal marketing and promotional merchandise items that can be used through different times of the year e.g. Christmas and summer. But each year it changes, and each business is different and each marketing campaign for those businesses will vary and have distinctive purposes.

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Transformation of Technology Over The Last 20 Years

Long are the days filled with multiple notes and unorganised desks! With the way the technology industry has evolved over the decades our desks are looking very different from what they did 20 years ago.

Falling prices play a huge factor into the...

Hints and Tips on marketing your beauty salon

If you own a business or work in marketing, then you’ll know that no matter your business, you must have some form of marketing strategy in place for development and growth but also for retaining customers too (here is our previous blog on this topic). 

Due to the Coronavirus, many events all over the world have come to a halt and have either been postponed or cancelled. Unfortunately, this means that a lot of businesses have seen a drop in sales. It is vital that you keep up with your marketing throughout the year as you want to get as much in eve...

This month sees a new legislation banning single-use plastic such as cotton buds, drinking straws and stirrers. In the UK, it is estimated that five million tonnes of plastic is used every year, as well as 4.7 billion plastic straws being used in England alone - so banning of single-use plastics is ...