The Merch Mistake 90% of Companies Make (And How to Fix It) By Maranda Van Dam, Director at Fancy Inc. Let’s talk branded merchandise. You’ve seen it—pens that leak, t-shirts that shrink after one wash, keychains that snap before lunch. If you’ve ever ordered promo gear or uniforms on a
By Maranda van Dam, Director. When I first scribbled down the phrase “Your Name, Our Game” on a napkin during a late-night brainstorming session, it wasn’t just a catchy tagline—it was a promise. At Fancy Inc, we’ve built our business on the belief that branded merchandise isn’t just about slapping
If you’d told 12-year-old me—dusty from hauling donkeys around the neighborhood for pocket money—that I’d one day build a company like Fancy Inc, I’d have laughed. Back then, my biggest worry was whether the kids would pay up for their rides. But looking back, that scrappy little venture was the
Imagine this: You’re handed a sleek, branded pen at a conference. It’s not just a pen—it’s got your client’s logo, maybe your name etched on it, and it feels oddly satisfying to hold. You toss it in your bag, but weeks later, it’s still on your desk. Why? What is
By Maranda van Dam, Director at Fancy Inc. Ever ordered branded gear from a big company and felt like a faceless invoice? You pick from a generic catalog, get a cookie-cutter quote, and hope the logo lands somewhere close to right. No questions, no connection—just a transaction. At Fancy Inc.,