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02/06/2026

"Impressive. Varied. Fun."

That's how Lynsey Hooper from PentenAmio described her experience at our 2025 event.

But what really stood out was what she took away from the day...

💡 AI can help with the legwork and ideation, giving marketers more time to focus on ex*****on and creativity.

🌱 Sustainable merchandise has come a long way. Lynsey was surprised by how many products looked premium and impressive while being made from sustainable materials.

That's exactly why we created Merch Mindset.

A place where marketers can:
✅ Discover products they won't find from a quick online search
✅ Explore the latest developments in sustainability
✅ Get hands-on with merchandise before making decisions
✅ Learn how AI can help them work smarter
✅ Talk directly to suppliers and experts

🚀 MERCH MINDSET: The AI Edition is back for 2026.

Join us for a day of merchandise inspiration, supplier insights, sustainability discoveries, networking and practical AI ideas you can take back to your business.

🎟️ Book your place: https://bit.ly/4sMvES5

A huge thank you to Nomadic UK for capturing these client stories and event highlights so brilliantly.

27/05/2026

☀️ Hot take for summer events 2026:

People don’t want more stuff.
They want branded merchandise that’s actually useful.

If your event merch strategy still revolves around “cheap and cheerful”, this blog might save your next exhibition, roadshow or outdoor event.

We’ve pulled together the biggest trends in:
🎪 Summer event merchandise
🎁 Outdoor giveaways UK marketers are choosing
☀️ Promotional merchandise for summer
🌦️ Practical branded products that survive real UK events

Plus ideas to help your brand stand out without handing out forgettable freebies.

Read the blog here 👇
https://bit.ly/49r1Vr0

Summer events are back in full force for 2026 and whether you’re planning exhibitions, festivals, university open days, charity events, outdoor activations or

26/05/2026

“You can touch it. You can feel it. You can see the quality.”

That’s exactly why Karl and Sandra from CDS Defence came to our 2025 annual event 👇

After years of scrolling websites and flicking through catalogues, they wanted to experience merchandise properly.

And that’s where everything changes.

✨ Products you’d never normally consider suddenly become “We NEED that!”
✨ Conversations spark new campaign ideas
✨ You start thinking differently about what branded merchandise can actually do

In this video, Karl and Sandra talk about:
👀 The products that caught their attention
🧦 Why socks are always a winner
🤝 How merchandise can start conversations at exhibitions
💡 Why physically seeing products helps you make better marketing decisions
🚀 How the event helped them think more creatively about their brand

One of our favourite takeaways: “It’s eye-opening to see what can actually stand out.”

That’s what MERCH MINDSET 2026 is all about.

Not endless scrolling.
Not guessing quality from a thumbnail.
Not ordering 500 of something and hoping for the best.

Just real conversations, real products, real inspiration all in one room.

🎟️ MERCH MINDSET: The AI Edition is back for 2026:
https://bit.ly/4sMvES5

🎥 Huge thanks to Nomadic UK for capturing the atmosphere of the day so brilliantly.

22/05/2026

Same team. Same office. Same day.
But the difference between an iPhone photo and professional photography? Pretty huge 👀

On the left: a quick team snap on an iPhone.
On the right: professional headshots taken by Steve Louder Than Sheep - Gloucestershire Headshot Photographer 📸

It’s easy to underestimate how much photography impacts the way your business is perceived online. Professional photos instantly make your brand feel more polished, credible and approachable.

A huge thank you to Steve for these brilliant photos. This is the second time we’ve worked with him and both times we’ve been super pleased with the results.

If you’re thinking about updating your headshots or team photos, we’d highly recommend him 👍

And if you’d like to meet the “Mini Moments of Joy” specialists in person… come and see us at our upcoming event: https://bit.ly/4sMvES5

Simon from Ipswich School described us as: “A walking and talking catalogue” 😄

At our event, you’ll be able to chat directly with 17+ top merchandise suppliers, see products in real life (not just thumbnails on a website), ask questions, compare ideas and get inspired for your next campaign.

19/05/2026

“The only reason to not come is if you hate generating leads.”

Last year, Neil Martin from ActionCoach Cheltenham joined us at our annual merchandise event and left inspired, energised, and with a fresh perspective on branded merchandise.

In this video, Neil shares:
✨ What brought him to the event
✨ What genuinely surprised him
✨ His three-word review of the day
✨ And the branded item he thinks best describes the experience 👀

That’s the thing about Merch Mindset…

It’s not just about products.
It’s about conversations, ideas, strategy, creativity, sustainability, AI, networking and discovering merchandise you probably wouldn’t have found scrolling online.

🚀 MERCH MINDSET: The AI Edition is back for 2026.

If you want to see 17+ top suppliers in one place, ask questions, compare ideas side-by-side, and leave with inspiration you’ll actually use in your campaigns… this is your sign to book.

🎟️ Book here: https://bit.ly/4sMvES5

🎥 Huge thanks to Nomadic UK for capturing the day so brilliantly.

18/05/2026

Ever tried networking with a drink in one hand, your phone in the other… and nowhere to put either? 😅

This is one of those “why didn’t I think of that?” products.

A branded lanyard with a built-in cup holder 🙌
✔️ Hands free
✔️ Drink secure
✔️ Your branding on full display all day

Perfect for festivals, exhibitions, open days… anywhere people are on the move and juggling a lot.

It’s simple, a bit unexpected, and genuinely useful which is exactly what makes it memorable.

Because the best merchandise isn’t just seen… it’s used.

14/05/2026

Hot take:

Looking through merchandise websites is not marketing.

It’s admin. 😅

Honestly… when did scrolling through 400 stress balls and 27 slightly different notebooks become a productive use of a marketing manager’s time?

Most people aren’t struggling because they lack effort.

They’re struggling because:
👉 there are too many options
👉 everything starts looking the same
👉 and nobody wants to get the merch wrong

So they:
• repeat what they ordered last time
• choose what feels “safe”
• or spend HOURS trying to compare products from thumbnails on websites

And somehow… that’s become normal.

But the best merchandise strategies come from:
👉 understanding your audience
👉 seeing products properly
👉 talking to people who do this every day
👉 and finding ideas you’d never discover online yourself

That’s exactly why we created Merch Mindset: The AI Edition.

A room full of suppliers.
Real products you can touch and compare.
Fresh ideas.
A live AI workshop.
And conversations that save you weeks of research.

Basically… a year’s worth of ideas in one morning.

👉 Event details here: https://bit.ly/4sMvES5

Not sure if your current merch approach is actually working?

👉 Take our 3-minute Merch Mindset scorecard first: https://bit.ly/4sRNqmK

13/05/2026

Stop scrolling merch websites. 👀

Seriously… how many hours disappear opening tab after tab trying to find the right giveaway for your next event?

That’s exactly why we created MERCH MINDSET: The AI Edition.

This is your unfair advantage:
👉 Everyone else = scrolling thumbnails online
👉 You = seeing it, touching it, comparing it, understanding what actually works

And the best bit?
You get to talk directly to the people who live and breathe merchandise every single day.

No guessing.
No “will this look cheap when it arrives?”
No ordering blind.

Just real conversations, real products and real ideas designed for busy marketers who need merch that actually lands.

PLUS… there are 17+ freebies up for grabs on the day 👀🎁

Expect:
✨ Fresh campaign inspiration
✨ Sustainable ideas
✨ AI-powered creativity
✨ A room full of marketers
✨ Lunch included
✨ And enough merch inspiration to save you weeks of searching

📍 Leonardo Hotel, Cheltenham
📅 11th June 2026

Book your place here: https://bit.ly/4sMvES5
MERCH MINDSET: The AI Edition Tickets

12/05/2026

“Eye-Opening. Networking. AI.”

That’s how Oliver Millar from Duracell Energy summed up his day at our 2025 event 👇

But more importantly?
It wasn’t just a good day out… it sparked real campaign ideas he could take straight back to his team.

That’s exactly what Merch Mindset 2026 is all about.

Not just browsing products.
Not just ticking a box.
But leaving with ideas you’ll actually use.

🚀 If you want fresh thinking, supplier insight, and merchandise that earns its place in your campaigns…

Join us at MERCH MINDSET: The AI Edition (2026) 👉 https://bit.ly/4sMvES5

Because one morning could shape your entire year of marketing.

🎥 Filmed by the brilliant team at Nomadic UK

11/05/2026

Your branded merch deserves a summer glow-up ☀️🎶

This isn’t just a speaker… it’s the one that ends up everywhere.

Beach days 🏖️
BBQs with friends 🍔🔥
Long walks and weekends away 🚶‍♀️🌿

And the clever twist? That magnetic base 👀
It doubles as a phone stand, perfect for hands-free playlists, videos, or catching up on your latest binge.

This is the kind of merch people actually keep… because it becomes part of their everyday moments.

If your brand isn’t part of the fun, it’s being left behind.