A cheaply designed, poorly conceived product made in Michigan is still junk. It just costs more. Location doesn’t guarantee craftsmanship. Process does. Standards do. Giving a crap about the outcome does.
Most brand work disappears in hours. The stuff that builds trust sticks around for years. If you’re measuring impressions instead of longevity, you’re optimizing for the wrong thing.
The most powerful ROI from branded merch doesn’t live in spreadsheets. It lives in conversations, pride, and moments that compound into real brand equity.
While everyone’s betting on AI and digital, the smart money is on physical brand experiences that cut through the noise and create real human connection.