The Donna Bender Company

The Donna Bender Company Chief GIVE-ologist™ /Branding Strategist with creative solutions to build your business by GIVING. For more info visit: www.donnabender.com

Do you know the difference between gifts and branded products and how to use them both to grow your business? I’m Donna Bender, a Branding Strategist and GIVE-ologist™ who has proven that you can build long-lasting business relationships in a meaningful, fun, and profitable way by GIVING. My passion is to provide creative solutions to build your brand, whether that’s finding the perfect gifts to show appreciation or using the right branded products to stand out from your competition-

I want to invite you to my online Show & Tell, which I host monthly on the last Tuesday of every month at 1:00 PM CST where I will show you how I have used branded products and gifts to build my business for the last seventeen years. We talk trends, tips, and tricks, to increase YOUR sales for 2023 with a live Q & A. You will discover:
* The types of gifts to give no matter your budget
* When to give and when not to give
* Confidently know why and how to give

If planned well, giving Client Gifts, ( which for me is something that I LOVE to do), can become one of the most effective ways to build long-lasting client relationships that will not only retain them, but also engage prospects, and increase referrals ….it will grow your business and help you meet your business goals.

09/25/2026

Using Unique & Fun Holidays as a Marketing Strategy

Every year around this time, unique holidays start showing up in everybody's feed. National Donut Day. Talk Like a Pirate Day. It's easy to look at them and think, "Oh, those are cute."

Used with INTENTION, they are not only cute but also a great MARKETING tool. The right product, for the right person, at the right moment, can get you the right result.

Come join us for THE BIG SHOW & TELL—SPECIAL EDITION GIFT SHOW.

We added a special edition show for the gifting season. We'll walk through 2026 Fall and Winter gifting trends, demo products, share gift ideas by generation, and cover what's happening in technology. You will walk away with ideas you can use for your own gift list and get a head start on the season.

Streams LIVE on Facebook on September 29th @ 1:00 PM CST.

To learn more about how to strategically use the right branded merch and gifts to grow your business, check out my New B...
09/25/2026

To learn more about how to strategically use the right branded merch and gifts to grow your business, check out my New Blog Post, where I feature a NEW Product each week (link in bio)

09/24/2026

Branded Merch Goes Way Beyond Pens and T-Shirts

People use so many fun, practical products today—from outdoor games to sidelines at kids’ events to everyday activities.

Think about parents sitting in the field, weekends outdoors, or team events. Products like a lightweight, portable stool aren’t just useful—they become part of people’s routines.

And it doesn’t stop there.

From custom sneakers for events and sales meetings to oversized inflatables that bring energy to trade show booths, the possibilities go far beyond what most people think.

Because branded products today aren’t just pens, mugs, and t-shirts—they’re experiences, visibility, and a way to stand out.
Join us LIVE on September 29th at 1:00 PM CST | 2:00 PM EST for The BIG Show & Tell—where EDUTAINMENT meets practical tips, trends, and the right branded merch and gift ideas to help you grow your business and drive BIG marketing results.

Check out all the replays on my website (link in bio).

09/24/2026

World Smile Day, October 3rd. — One Smile Reaches 150 People

Research on emotional contagion suggests a smile travels about three degrees of separation. You smile at five people; those five carry it to five more. One smile can positively impact more than 150 people!!

For more ways to show appreciation to your clients, referral partners, business associates, and employees, come join us for THE BIG SHOW & TELL—SPECIAL EDITION GIFT SHOW.

We added a special edition show for the gifting season.

We'll walk through 2026 Fall and Winter gifting trends, demo products, share gift ideas by generation, and cover what's happening in technology. You will walk away with ideas you can use for your own gift list and get a head start on the season.

Streams LIVE on Facebook on September 29th @ 1:00 PM CST.

“I believe taking care of your team with the same intention you give your clients changes everything.”- Don...
09/23/2026

“I believe taking care of your team with the same intention you give your clients changes
everything.”

- Donna Bender, Branding & Marketing Strategist, Certified Master GIVE-ologist®, and host of The BIG Show & Tell

09/23/2026

Why Everyone Panics About Client Gifts in November

I watch it happen every single year. People wait and wait, and somewhere around mid-November the panic sets in, and whatever gift is still available becomes the one they send.

There is a less stressful way to do this, and it starts earlier than most people think.

Come join us for THE BIG SHOW & TELL—SPECIAL EDITION GIFT SHOW.

We added a special edition show for the gifting season. We'll walk through 2026 Fall and Winter gifting trends, demo products, share gift ideas by generation, and cover what's happening in technology. You will walk away with ideas you can use for your own gift list and get a head start on the season.

Streams LIVE on Facebook on September 29th @ 1:00 PM CST.

09/22/2026

Overwhelmed by Swag Bags? Here’s What to Do

If you’ve ever been asked to put together a swag bag… you know how overwhelming it can feel.

Too many options.

Too many decisions.

And not enough time to think it through.

That’s where having a strategy makes all the difference.

Because it’s not just about picking items—it’s about choosing the right ones that actually represent your business and connect with your audience.

And when that part is handled the right way, everything becomes easier.

Join us LIVE on September 29th at 1:00 PM CST | 2:00 PM EST for The BIG Show & Tell—where EDUTAINMENT meets practical tips, trends, and the right branded merch and gift ideas to help you grow your business and drive BIG marketing results.

Check out all the replays on my website (link in bio).

09/22/2026

Breast Cancer Awareness Month — What Else Can Go in the Bag?

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and if you are asked to sponsor an event, now is a great time to consider it.

You can put more in that event bag than a T-shirt. Socks with the pink ribbon, pink sunglasses you can brand on the arm, a cooling towel, and a little pink hero pen with her cape.

Come join us for THE BIG SHOW & TELL—SPECIAL EDITION GIFT SHOW.

We added this special edition show for the gifting season. We'll walk through 2026 Fall and Winter gifting trends, demo products, share gift ideas by generation, and cover what's happening in technology. You will walk away with ideas you can use for your own gift list and get a head start on the season.

Streams LIVE on Facebook on September 29th @ 1:00 PM CST.

09/21/2026

A Perspective That Feels Timely Right Now!

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I share marketing ideas, trends, and real-world insights designed to help you make smarter, more intentional decisions.

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09/21/2026

International Coffee Day Client Gift Ideas

International Coffee Day is October 1st.

A wooden box—chocolate chip cookies and a 40-ounce tumbler tucked in beside them.

Once the cookies are gone (quickly in my house... just sayin'), the tumbler is still sitting on their desk, and so is the wooden box.

OR, you could put the whole thing in a white gift box with a ribbon.

What is your client drinking out of right now? What flavor coffee do they like??

THE BIG SHOW & TELL — SPECIAL EDITION GIFT SHOW
A bonus show, added just for this.

Streams LIVE on Facebook, September 29th at 1:00 PM CST.

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