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Our top favourite Christmas adverts
The ultimate festive list to our most favourite Christmas Adverts of all time. We round up the best and most memorable just for fun!
Health and Wellbeing
World Mental Health Day is just around the corner on October 10th, so it is the perfect time to start thinking about showing awareness.
The IMPACT Collection 2021
The IMPACT collection is a line of products that have been manufactured, and focuses on the use of water. Its aim is to make a positive impact on the…
Eco-friendly Products Promotion – Help your brand and the seas!
Ditch the single-use and you can make an impact. To find out one way you can help the future of our seas, just keep on reading.
Tip to get you settled back into the office
Lockdown restrictions have been eased and for some of us it is time to go back to the office. So why not get prepared?
Top 5 Autumn Products 2021
If you are a company who wants to raise their customer engagement through seasonal branding but need inspiration this Autumn…well look no further!
Love Island – Have You Got Your Merchandise?
Now that Love Island is back on our screens, its only right that we start our summer off with the essentials.
The New Generation of Compostable Cups
Many companies are turning to eco-friendly product options, single-use cups are becoming a thing of the past. The promotional marketing industry is pathing the…
Why B2B Customer Loyalty Scheme are great for business?
When thinking of reward schemes, B2C loyalty schemes are the norm. Many stores have schemes from Waitrose to Waterstones. But what about B2B Customer loyalty…
How to choose the right product? A helpful guide to help you decide!
This guide focuses on how to determine your product needs based on your campaign, timings, audience, quantity, quality and reception.
Transfer Printing – Branding Method Series
Transfer printing can be used to apply a logo or design onto a product that cannot be easily reached using other printing methods such as pad or silk screen…
Resin Doming – Branding Method Series
Resin doming also known as epoxy doming or bubble doming is a method for branding promotional items. This method allows suitable items to be branded with a…
Embossing – Branding Method Series
Embossing (or debossing) creates a three dimensional design using heat and pressure. This creates a raised or impressed design on the item.
Embroidery – Branding Method Series
Embroidery is a branding technique that uses threads to create logos that are sewn onto promotional items such as corporate clothing, accessories and many…
Engraving – Branding Method Series
Engraving is a branding method where tools or machinery are used to carve designs into items. This method is a precise and permanent form of branding.
Screen Printing – Branding Method Series
Finding it difficult working from home? Well this blog gives a little insight into 5 things to consider when working from home as discovered by our current…
Meet The Team – Stefano
We are introducing a new member of the team, Stefano. Stefano joined in late March 2021 and has been working with us now for a couple of weeks.
Festival and Event Merchandise
This year there are a handful of festivals that are getting ready to take place this summer. With the country beginning to ease out of lockdown, many of us are…
Tips for Working From Home
Finding it difficult working from home? Well this blog gives a little insight into 5 things to consider when working from home as discovered by our current…
Loyalty Scheme Insight
Loyalty schemes have been an efficient marketing tool since (some say) as early as the 1700’s. It is as popular today as ever with an estimated three-quarters…
New NFC Pens
These new NFC pens have a digital added value in a classic ball pen! The NFC tag gives you a great way to rely information that is kept up-to-date to you…
Why Choose British-made?
As we get into 2021, British-made items will become increasingly popular. With the changes in trade, potential delays at the border and the uncertainly in the…
The IMPACT Collection
The IMPACT collection is a line of products that have been manufactured, and focuses on the use of water. Its aim is to make a positive impact on the…
Oh the weather outside is frightful
When the cold weather sets in, we always end up buying a new pair of gloves or a nice cosy hat. So why not brand these items for your Clients or Customers.
Antiviral Gloves
Keep your Customers, Employees and yourselves safe and warm this winter, with these very handy (excuse the pun) antiviral fabric gloves!
Spread Some Festive Cheer!
Seasonal branding is a great way to keep your customers engaged with your brand. But the key thing to remember is to plan early!
Health and Wellbeing: Relax, Refresh and Recharge.
Health and wellbeing is as much about the mind as it is about the body. Both go hand-in-hand. A healthy body creates a healthy mind and vice versa.
5 factors which make a marketing agency great
Let's face it, there's thousands of marketing agencies out there all doing the same thing. So what makes a good marketing agency? In this article we delve into…
Vegan Bags
As the world begins to turn away from wasteful production in favour of more Eco-friendly way of living, the attitudes towards food, products and entertainment…
Meet The Team – Jasmin
This week we are introducing, Jasmin. Jasmin joined the business in 2019. She is the Marketing Manager here at thesourcer.com.
Meet The Team – Jessie
This week we are introducing, Jessie. Jessie joined the business in 2014. She is the Account Director here at thesourcer.com.
Meet The Team – Paul
We start by introducing, Paul. 'Like father, Like Son' Paul joined the family business in 2003. He is now the Managing Director here at thesourcer.com.
Thesourcer Turns 20!
New millennium and a new start up, in August 2000 Steve turned the back room of his house into an office to set up the Thesourcer.
Countdown to Christmas with Branded Advent Calendars!
Be ADVENT-urous this festive season by branding Advent calendars to showcase your business. (Yes, we really are talking about Christmas this early!)
The Versatoob!
As of 24th July, face coverings will be mandatory to wear in shops and supermarkets, so keep your Customers stylishly safe with the Versatoob.
Custom POS, Packaging and Logistics
Here at Thesourcer we do much more than just find the best merchandise to support your brand. We have great experience with a range of services, like custom…
Antimicrobial Office Items
Germs can spread quickly in busy office environment. We have some great products that have a protective antimicrobial coating.
Antimicrobial Tumbler
The current situation in the UK is still causing concerns and has started to encourage a more hygienic way of life.
Slide into Summer!
Everyone’s favourite season of the year is here. It's finally summer! We have put together a few ideas to inspire and captivate your Customers to your brand…
Antibacterial Pens
We have a great new range of antibacterial pens. Using the natural antimicrobial properties of silver ions, this innovative pen is a great addition to any…
40 years of Rubik’s
Old time classic, the Rubik’s Cube, a statement piece in many peoples childhood toy box is turning 40 years old.
Face Masks, Cleaning Products and Thermometers
In the current epidemic, it is important that the government guidelines are followed. To find out more about the UK government guidelines on Coronavirus visit…
We Have Moved
After many months of planning, we have finally moved into our new modern spacious office. As we say goodbye to Rowan House we aren’t moving too far away with…
5 Tips for Working From Home
Finding it difficult working from home? Well this blog gives a little insight into 5 things to consider when working from home as discovered by our current…
The Bag for Life
When choosing the right fabric for a custom Bag For Life, there are things to consider: Brand Values, Function, Purpose of the promotional bag, Sustainability,…
The Ecoffee Cup
Brew yourself a hot drink with this Ecoffee Cup! Over 100 billion single-use cups go to landfill each year, so why not brand an alternative!
Nature Plus Pen
The Nature Plus Pen has been quite a popular product of 2019. Due to its stylish and smart appearance but also because this pen is kinder on the environment.
The Mighty Mug
Never want to spill a mug of coffee (or tea) again? Well then, this unspillable mug is the perfect one to brand!
Jog Through January
Now all the mince pies have been eaten, all the presents have been opened and all the cheers have been celebrated, have you thought about your New Year’s…
The Rubik’s Cube
Be a bit retro and brand a Rubik's Cube. Not only are they recognisable but they have a large printing area with all 6 sides allowing a full colour design.
Eco Baubles
Be festive and also kinder to the environment with these Eco baubles. These Eco Baubles are great for showing off your brand.
12 Days of Christmas Tech
Technology within smart phone devices is changing and so are the accessories. Wireless charging has subsequently grown in popularity this year and so products…
Collapsible Cup
This reusable cup has many handy and unique features. It not only reduces your need to use disposable cups but it is also collapsible.
Chocolate Sprouts
One great feature about this product is the packing is completely plastic free. These chocolate sprouts come packaged in a clear transparent film that is made…
Thermal Bottles
These thermal bottles are a great, high quality and on-trend product that can be branded with your company logo. Useful, reusable and kinder on the environment…
Go Plastic Free: The Results
This year we decided to run a Going Plastic Free promotion. For Eco-friendly items ordered by the 31st October 2019 we would donate 2% of the total order value…
Christmas Promo Ideas 2019: Ideas to Inspire
Christmas is a huge holiday for many consumers. The hype of the festive season is the perfect time to brand festive products with your company logo.
Go Plastic Free With Help From Our New Promotion!
Going plastic free is the initiative that many companies have started adopting as we are now becoming more aware of the damaging effects plastic has on the…
An Eco-friendly Blog: Plastic Alternatives
Eco-friendly Definition. Eco-friendly means: to have little or no damaging effect on the environment. Why Choose Eco-friendly Products?
Autumn Essentials 2019
Autumn will soon arrive and so now is the best time to start thinking about branding for the season! Seasonal branding is a great way to keep your customers…
Fresh (er’s) This Season
Fresher’s season is coming around quickly! Over 2 million students will be entering higher education institutes in the UK this coming academic year.
Like a wise man once said – “Summer summer summertime, time to sit back and unwind”
A great way to endear your customers to your brand is to give them fun summer related merchandise.
“Come with me, and you’ll be, in a world of pure imagination”
Do you have a sweet tooth? Confectionery itself is a huge industry with us brits being big lovers of a sweet treat.
Blogging is the business.
Blogging has grown in popularity since the 90's. Blogging first began as a way for people to express their personal opinions and share them with others online.…
Loyalty Insight – Advocate Marketing
Loyalty schemes have been a solid marketing technique since (some say) as early as the 1700’s. Classically they work by collecting stamps or tokens to exchange…
The Star Retailer Loyalty Scheme
Using our extensive market experience, we devised the Category led and market leading Star Retailer scheme.
2019 Top Trends and Ideas
We’re buzzing for all the new great merchandise available for this year! Take a look our our top 2019 trends and ideas
Printing Processes
In the last decade printing has come a long way. Here at Thesourcer we keep our eye out for the latest techniques to make sure we are offering the latest and…
Our Top Yuletide Bangers
Whether you're raiding the leftover Celebrations or heading out to the office Christmas Party you'll need our definitive list of the top 5 biggest Yuletide…
In the (St) Nick of Time- Branded Christmas Gifts
It’s nearly that magical time of year again, you are contemplating when it’s socially acceptable to start eating Mince Pies and you begin to believe (once…
What do I get my best customers for Christmas?
You want to get something desirable, while not blowing the Christmas Party budget, so here are our favourite festive business gifts
Part 2- How Do You Rate Your Website?
Your website cheat sheet, take a look at tried and proven tips to help make your website successful
Part 1- How Do You Rate Your Website?
With the ever moving developments in technology keeping your website modern, effective and up to date is an ongoing challenge.
Plastic, the Environment and How Our Products Fit
What's sterile, strong, and everywhere around us? Plastic. However, there has been calls for banning of some plastics products, and to reuse and reduce…
Eco Product Feature
The Senator Nature Plus. Manufactured from bio-degradable material and has the best carbon footprint of any European Eco pen.
Bring Your Own Plastic-The Results
Thanks to everyone who engaged with our BYO - Bring your Own Plastic promotion this year. We had a great response and are pleased to round the money up that we…
The Countdown is On For Branded Advent Calendars
Seems hard to think about Christmas at the moment. The cold days, the mental shoppers, mulled wine and the never ending wrapping. However if you want to run a…
The Classic Branded Pen
When it comes to promotional merchandise, finding an item that a customer will keep, that’s useful and looks great with you branding is always the challenge.…
BYO – Bring Your Own Plastic
Whether you want to try and completely give up plastic for July or not, this is a great time to think about the little ways we can all cut down on waste, and a…
Love Island Inspired Promotional Items
Love Island is back on our screens once again and who are we not to jump on the villa vibe bandwagon?! Yes we are all loosing six hours of our week, not…
GDPR Ready
It’s here! GDPR is now actionable by law and businesses across the UK have spent the last few months/years getting their processes finalised to ensure…
Common Printing Terms
The print industry is full of confusing jargon, so we’ve put together a cheat sheet of key terms that you may hear when you next place an order with us.
Ace Your Summer Tennis Promotions!
We have a great selection of products to match your brand and make sure it causes a racket!
Chocolate, Sweets and Healthy Treats!
Everybody loves a sweet treat! Promotional Confectionery is a great marketing tool to set yourself apart from other companies.
Litho vs Digital Print – Everything you need to know!
Technological advancements in the printing industry mean there are now many printing options to fit your brief. Our blog helps to explain the difference…
Buy Merchandise With Confidence
Trust Thesourcer to deliver on our promises. We are long standing members of the British Promotional Merchandise Association, as part of our dedication to…
Our Top Branded Conference Items
With your first conference or trade show of 2018 fast approaching, you need to work out what promotional products will work for your brand this year! Research…
Biodegradable Plastic – Myth or Reality?
If you are looking for plastic glasses that biodegrade like apple cores, then look no further. You may see plastic glasses advertised as 'biodegradable' but…
Why Loyalty?
The Sourcer have been working on business to business loyalty schemes for the last decade. Much has changed in the promotional marketing environment in the…
Pad Printing
Pad printing is a technical term for one of the most popular ways of customising promotional products. It essentially involves taking a big rubber stamp and…
Our NEW Website
Welcome to our new website. We hope you enjoy navigating & understanding more about The Sourcer and how we can add value to your business.
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