Level 2 Spreads a Little Christmas Cheer Again! It is the time of year again to “Pay it Forward”. Continuing into the eleventh year of this Christmas tradition, everyone at Level 2 is armed with coffee gift cards so they are ready to make surprise purchases for unsuspecting strangers. This is how we celebrate the…
Trucker, Flat Brim, SnapBack, FlexFit, Mesh, Golf, Sport, Performance… What kind of cap should I buy? Caps are very much a personal preference, which might make them seem difficult to give away as a promotional product. As we always mention, you should try to hand out promotional items that are useful or will get worn by the recipient. Caps have always been a…
Run for Water Run for Water is a local charity bringing water to communities in Ethiopia who are in desperate need of it. They have organized races in Calgary and Abbotsford, BC since 2008, bringing over 26,000 runners together to raise over $2,000,000 dollars to bring clean water to villagers who spend much of their day…
A Simple Thank You To Let Your Employees Know You Appreciate Their Efforts Living in Calgary, we have seen firsthand how the mass layoffs across the province have impacted people’s lives, as well as the way that businesses are now being managed. Personal budgets have to be tightened, purchases spent strictly on needs, not wants….
Playing Hard to Get So often, our clients are looking for branded products that are very difficult to get. In the past, Under Armour has been one of those brands. But this week, things changed. We have been chosen as one of the companies that now has access to a collection of products made for…
Sometimes in life it is the smallest things that make the biggest impact. The L2 annual tradition to Pay it Forward has begun again. As we all set out with gift cards to Tim Hortons and Starbucks, our goal is to buy coffee for unsuspecting customers in line behind us. Our intention is to simply brighten…
It is inexpensive and often used over and over. It has been used as part of major marketing campaigns from the very beginning. What is it? You guessed it, a pen. Pens have always been a mainstay in the promotional product industry. Why? Because everyone can use a pen. They are inexpensive and are useful marketing…
Higher Standards for Corporate Image First impressions are always extremely important, especially in the workplace. Approximately 50 percent of first impressions are made based on overall appearance within 10 seconds of meeting you. Regardless of the industry, every business can project a professional image and turn a first impression into increased profits. But finding uniforms and…
#MakeSomeNoise For Mental Health! SAIT’s athletes have been involved in volunteering and community citizenship programs since 1997. Each year, the athletes and teams get involved in more than 30 clinics, fundraisers and charitable events as part of the Trojan Outreach Program with student-athletes serving as positive ambassadors, role models, and leaders within the community. SAIT…
Luggage Requirements Recently Westjet, one of our Canadian airlines, introduced a $25 fee for each piece of checked luggage. This is not a new fee to many airlines, but it was a big shock when our beloved Westjet followed suit and added the surcharge. The baggage fees are very inconsistent throughout the industry. With some airlines your…
Come have some fun with Level 2 It’s always exciting working in the promotional industry because we get to source and create some sensational products for our clients. But sometimes an exceptional opportunity comes along and we get to really have some fun. Literally! Our client was working on a small internal project that involved…
Advertising has changed a lot over the years! Here are a few ads from the past 100 years. It’s interesting how many things have changed, but yet the message remains somewhat the same. There were many ads promoting food and drinks, wellness, beauty and health – but the products have fortunately improved a lot over the years! Marketing helps people…