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We’re putting together something a bit different at ORB
We’re putting together something a bit different at ORB – a quick survey on the state of branded merchandise in 2025. It’s just 10 multiple-choice questions (takes about 5 minutes), and the goal is simple: to understand what people really think about merch -what’s working, what isn’t, and what’s changing next year. If you’ve ever […]
Greggs Sausage Roll Lands in Madame Tussauds
Only in Britain could a sausage roll be considered worthy of waxwork status — and yet, here we are. Greggs’ iconic pastry has officially joined the likes of Adele, Stormzy and King Charles at Madame Tussauds. It’s the first food item ever to make it in, and honestly, we get it. The Greggs sausage roll […]
It’s NOT a sweet little mystery at all.
ORB is the official merchandise partner to The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. As part of this we get the fantastic job of selling band merchandise at all the Castle Concerts during the early part of July. We kicked off with the Kaiser Chiefs a week ago and continued into a heartthrob from my era, Marti […]
Ready steady go!
ORB are proud to be official merchandise sponsors of today’s Sprintathon for the Marketing Society UK in London. Anyone need us at the finish line with Mars Bars and Lucozade?
Winning promotional merchandise strategies for 2025
Branded merchandise should move beyond simply printing logos on generic items. It should do more than carry your logo – it should carry your brand story. In 2025, it has to be about creating genuine brand experiences and driving measurable impact. Done right, merchandise can spark joy, loyalty and passion in customers and staff, and […]
Don’t keep it a secret.
How to successfully launch a promotional merchandise webstore We often work with brands who acknowledge that there are customers who would simply love to get their hands on their branded merchandise. Usually they have a brand following that cannot get enough of their products, their social content, their collaborations, the whole nine yards! They’ll be […]
