HALO Branded Solutions - Jennifer Drumm

08/04/2026

🍎 A new school year brings new opportunities to make a great first impression.

From campus recruiting and intern programs to employee onboarding and community partnerships, back-to-school is filled with moments that help shape how people experience your brand.

The best welcome isn't just about what's handed out. It's about creating an experience that people remember.

If you're planning for the season, I'd be happy to connect and share a few ideas.

08/03/2026

🎁 The best branded merchandise doesn't end up in a drawer.

Research found Gen Z keeps promotional products because they're:
✔️ Useful (84%)
✔️ Attractive (60%)
✔️ High quality (54%)

That's a good reminder that branded merchandise isn't just about putting your logo on a product. It's about choosing products people actually want to use, wear, and keep.

If you're looking for fresh ideas for your next employee, customer, or event initiative, I'd be happy to help.

07/31/2026

The HALO Brand Shows are back, with stops in Los Angeles, New York, and Milwaukee this fall. 🎉

Join us to discover new ideas, experience interactive activations, connect with more than 100 supplier partners, and leave with practical ideas you can put to work in your organization.

I'd love to see you there. If you're interested in attending, let me know or register using the link below.

🗓️ Fall 2026 Brand Shows

📍 September 23 – Universal City, CA
📍 October 1 – New York, NY
📍 October 8 – Milwaukee, WI

Register today: https://halo.com/contact-us/contact-brand-show/

07/30/2026

Everyone has that favorite coffee mug.

Mine gets picked almost every time, even when there are plenty of others in the cabinet.

👍 Ceramic
❤️ Glass
💡 Stainless steel
👏 No preference

What's the one thing that makes a mug your favorite?

07/29/2026

🌿 August is National Wellness Month.

Wellness isn't defined by a single program or benefit. It's shaped by the experiences employees have throughout the year.

If you're thinking about ways to recognize National Wellness Month, here are a few ideas that can help support your people and strengthen your culture.

🔗 https://halo.com/promoting-employee-wellness-how-to-celebrate-national-wellness-month/

Celebrate National Wellness Month with practical ideas that support employee well-being, strengthen culture, and create meaningful employee experiences.

07/28/2026

🎓 Internships don't end on the last day.

As we celebrate National Intern Day, here's a question worth asking:

What story will your interns tell about your organization after they leave?

The best internship programs leave interns with more than experience. They leave them with relationships, confidence, and a positive impression they'll carry into their careers.

From a warm welcome to a meaningful send-off, the experiences you create can turn interns into future employees, advocates, and ambassadors for your brand.

07/27/2026

Most companies don't have a generational problem. They have a consistency problem.

Today's workforce spans more generations than ever before. The challenge isn't creating a different experience for each one. It's creating a connected brand experience that works for everyone.

From onboarding and recognition to events and the products employees use every day, every touchpoint shapes how people experience your brand.

The companies getting it right aren't building five separate employee experiences. They're building one connected system that keeps their brand consistent while allowing flexibility where it matters.

It's a perspective worth considering.

🔗 Read more: https://halo.com/multigenerational-workforce/

Five generations make up today’s multigenerational workforce. The challenge is keeping your brand consistent.

07/27/2026

✈️ Have you noticed how much attention carry-on bags are getting lately?

One-bag travel has taken off this summer. Packing hacks. Airline size restrictions. Everyone seems to be searching for the perfect travel companion.

It makes sense. A great bag earns a place in someone's daily routine and goes wherever they do.

That's what makes them such a smart branded product. They're practical, long-lasting, and keep your brand visible well beyond the day they're received.

If you're looking for products people will actually use, this category is a great place to start.

🎒 Explore HALO's collection of bags and totes: https://shop.halo.com/category/bags-and-totes

What's your go-to travel bag?

07/24/2026

Gallup's latest State of the Global Workplace report found that global employee engagement declined for the second consecutive year, reaching its lowest level since 2020. The report also estimates that low engagement costs the global economy roughly $10 trillion in lost productivity each year.

It's a reminder that employee engagement isn't just an HR initiative. It's a business strategy.

The organizations that create meaningful employee experiences, recognize contributions, and help people feel connected to their work are better positioned to attract talent, strengthen culture, and deliver better business outcomes.

If employee engagement is a priority this year, it's worth thinking beyond surveys and considering the everyday experiences that shape how people feel about where they work.

Get the workplace trends, global engagement metrics and advice on how organizations can improve the workplace in the State of the Global Workplace Report.

07/23/2026

Summer is when most people think about vacations.

The smartest marketing teams are already thinking about fall.

Customer events. Employee recognition. Sales meetings. Year-end appreciation. The most memorable brand experiences rarely come together at the last minute. They start with thoughtful planning.

Now is the time to start thinking about the moments you want people to remember this fall.

If you're looking for fresh ideas to create memorable brand experiences, let's connect.

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