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Custom Ink’s “Merch Madness” Instagram Giveaway Terms and Condit
Sponsored by Custom Ink. March 23, 2026 Official Rules NO PURCHASE, APPLICATION, OR USE OF CUSTOM INK PRODUCTS OR SERVICES IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. 1. ELIGIBILITY: Custom Ink’s “Merch Madness” Instagram Giveaway (the “Giveaway”) is open only to legal residents of the [...]
The 6 Best Bulk Teacher Appreciation Gifts For Under $15 (That Don’t Look Cheap)
Only 25% of K-12 teachers say they feel recognized at work, according to a Gallup poll of K-12 educators. If you’re the one organizing gifts for a staff of 50 or more, you already understand the core problem: the options that look thoughtful don’t scale, and the things that scale don’t look thoughtful. Custom teacher [...]
Ink Is More Than You Think
We’re refreshing our brand. And the story behind that is “Ink Is More Than You Think.”
Survey Finds Looking Cheap Is Now Companies’ Biggest Fear in Corporate Swag
We’ve all been there. Your new hire opens a sleekly packaged onboarding box, heart full of first-day excitement, only to pull out a custom t-shirt so thin, it feels like an afterthought. The message it sends: This is what we think of you. According to our Custom Ink 2026 Unsung Hero Survey, the biggest fear for those who order [...]
The Unsung Heroes of Swag: New Survey Reveals the Hidden Work Behind Your Team’s Custom Gear
Swag doesn’t just appear. Someone has to make it happen. We surveyed over 500 professionals responsible for ordering custom gear for their teams, and what we discovered surprised even us: the person organizing your company swag is juggling far more than anyone realizes. They’re playing five different roles, working through [...]
Why Longevity is Your Best Swag Strategy for 2026
Whether it’s a new hire’s first day or a team celebration, you want the swag you hand out to build a real connection. But as every manager knows, the real test isn’t the moment it’s opened — it’s whether that gear is being used, worn, and loved months later. According to our 2026 Swag Trends Survey, longevity is now the [...]
2026 Swag Trends: The Gear Your Team Will Actually Keep
At Custom Ink, we believe the best gear builds connection. And that’s also the big takeaway from our new 2026 Swag Trends Survey. We asked over a thousand organizers and buyers what they need for the year ahead, and the answer was clear: there is a decisive move away from “disposable” promos toward retail-quality [...]
2026 Swag Forecast: New Predictions (and Data) to Power Your Team’s Success
Let’s be honest: organizing gear for your team is a big job. You want everyone to feel included, look professional, and actually use the stuff you order. To help you ensure your gear doesn’t end up in the “donate” pile, we’ve asked the experts on our Merch team how to make your team look good and feel even better in [...]