Corporate Gifts Blog

There are many theories relating to the origin of our company name ‘Stupid Tuesday’.

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‘Were you having a particularly bad day when you named your company, and was that day Tuesday?’ say some.

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‘I know, you only work on Tuesdays’, say others.

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Yet others speculate that ‘Stupid Tuesday’ was chosen because it is more contemporary than the Boom Town Rats, ‘I don’t like Mondays’.

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In reality, the reason we named the company ‘Stupid Tuesday’ is none of the above. In fact, the answer is a rather arcane one to which but a privileged few know the answer! What we are certain of, however, is that the name has an extremely high level of recall amongst customers and suppliers alike and we never have to explain to people who we are after the first time we contact them.

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So, in an uncontrollable outpouring of spontaneous generosity and magnanimity, we will give a free gift box containing two special edition mugs and lots of pens to anyone who can guess the real origin of the name ‘Stupid Tuesday’. All you have to do is go to our website and email your answer …. here!

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According to a recent BBC news item*, tea could well be a healthier drink than water! Indeed, a study reported in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition argues that three or more cups of tea is as good as taking in plenty of water and that tea does not, as previously thought, cause dehydration. In fact, as well as rehydrating just as well as water it can also protect against heart disease and some cancers.

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These new findings support recent experiments carried out at City University London which revealed that the act of making and drinking even a single cup of tea can reduce stress levels significantly. And even if we are not stressed, taking time out to make a brew is a certain way to relax. It helps us to create a small space of quiet and calm in our busy lives.

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Now, at the Mug Shop, the beneficial effects of tea are something that we did not need official studies to tell us this! Most of our customers are of the same mind and they continue to buy favourite tea mugs such as Sparta,Marrow, Diner and Almo mugs in increasing quantity. What’s more these four mugs now happen to be on special offer so there’s never been a better time to buy!

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Then there are those who think that tea just tastes so much better from a bone china mug or tea-cup and this accounts for why sales are up of Marlborough bone china mugs and Stirling bone china tea-cups. You can even give your clients a branded teapot!

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So, take time out to make a cup of tea, after all it’s scientifically-proven to do you good. It tastes great too …. no wonder we’re all turning to tea!

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Call Mug Shop on 08450 998796 for further information.

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How does breakfast benefit you? The eleventh annual Farmhouse Breakfast Week 24-30 January 2010 is the ideal time to find out! Taking place 24-30 January the week is a real opportunity for everyone to get into the healthy breakfast habit and celebrate the rich wealth of breakfast foods found across the country.

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Health professionals all agree we should start the day with a healthy, balanced breakfast. Breakfast really can benefit your energy levels, concentration, mood and can even help you manage your weight.

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Of course, there’s no better accompaniment to a good breakfast than a steaming hot mug of tea or coffee. Here at the Mug Shop we heartily concur and we have a splendid range of mugs, cups and teapots to go with your breakfast.

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As well as the widely-used and very popular mug types such as Sparta, Atlantic, Cambridge and Sandfield recent additions to our collection include the American style, retro Diner Mug, the elegant Almo Mug and for those with a more than hearty appetite, the extra-large capacity Metro Mug.

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Each of these mugs make splendid promotional gifts to give to your customers. All have a large branding area and can be printed in up to six colours in most cases. What’s more they are available within 2 to 3 weeks.

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So the next time you’re tempted to skip breakfast the simple answer is … don’t! Get your day off to the best possible start with a full English and a mug of your favourite beverage!

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Call the Mug Shop on 08450 998796 or click here for more details or a sample.

It’s remarkable how the internet has shrunk the business world, isn’t it? Recently, our Mug Shop website was found by a customer in the South Atlantic – in the Falkland Islands to be precise, a little matter of around 8,000 miles away!

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It’s not a holiday destination that normally comes up in conversation but the Falklands does have a thriving tourist industry and the mugs they ordered from us are to be sold to visitors. In fact, whether you are looking for adventure or seeking quieter pleasures, the Falklands is a great place to relax and unwind. The best time of year to visit the Falkland Islands is during the Austral Summer, particularly between the months of December to February. This is the peak of wildlife activity and, usually, the warmest time of the year.

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So, just into the New Year, we’ll be shipping 2500 mugs printed with images of one of the best-known Falklands Islands sights …. penguins! Rockhoppers, King, Gentoo and Magellanic penguins all feature on the Marlborough bone china mugs. Talk about taking coals to Newcastle!

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To avail yourself of great quality printed mugs for your next promotion call us on 08450 998796 or visit Mug Shop.

Well that time of the year is fast approaching once again … turkeys will soon be running scared, and postmen groaning under the weight of parcels (that is, if they’re not on strike!). Then there’s the Christmas card ritual … we slavishly sign hundreds of cards and send out our own little piece of Christmas cheer to customers, existing and potential, in the hope that they will look kindly upon us in the New Year and shower us with lucrative new business!

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If we’re realistic, however, this rarely happens. Most of our customers will be inundated with Christmas cards, most of which will attract barely a glance before they are strung up until the New Year and then unceremoniously directed to the waste-paper bin!

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So, this year, why not ensure your message is remembered long after January 1st has come and gone by sending your customers something they will value and retain and which will keep your name in front of them all year long.

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We’re talking here about promotional printed mugs – guaranteed to be kept and used. Why not choose a Wow mug (one which changes image when hot liquid is poured in) and your message can switch between a seasonal greeting and your corporate message? Alternatively, if you want an ‘all singing, all dancing’ photographic image pick a promotional mug printed using the dye sublimation process; the results are guaranteed to make your customers sit up and take notice. On the other hand, you can choose a bone china promotional mug for that little extra style and value. Ask our advice if you’re unsure.

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Printed in one to six colours, or even photographically, your chosen promotional mug will mark you out from your competitors in the eyes of your customers and maybe they will shower you with new business after all!

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Call the Mug Shop for advice on choosing the right mug for you …. on 08450 998796

In my opinion, tea or coffee tastes so much better when drunk from a bone china mug or bone china cup. What’s more, I don’t believe I am alone in this thought; ask most people and I’m sure that they will express the same sentiment. And it’s not just the taste of your favourite beverage that is so much better; the feel, that touch of quality, of the promotional bone china mug or cup makes it stand apart from its ceramic counterparts.

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This is why a promotional bone china mug or bone china cup is the ideal corporate gift when you want to make a real impression. Choose bone china and you’ll be giving something very special which is sure to be retained for years and years and used day after day, putting your corporate message in front of your clients in an superbly effective way unmatched by most other promotional gifts.

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Bone china mugs can be printed with up to four colours in much the same way as ceramic mugs, using direct screen printing, transfer printing and digital printing. In addition, some types of bone china mugs, such as the Marlborough mug, may be printed using the dye-sublimation printing process which allows any number of colours and quite complex designs and images to be reproduced on the mug. And there’s a range of protective packaging to choose from, such as polystyrene or cardboard cartons, to ensure your valuable gift arrives undamaged with the grateful recipient.

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We have an excellent range of bone china mugs and cups to choose from and you can select one of them here. Why only dream when you really can have china in your hand?

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Alternatively call our mug team on 08450 998796

The wonderful thing about printed promotional mugs is that there is such a vast range available that you really can select ones which are ideal for your specific target market. And, if you really do take the trouble to think about what your target audience want, your promotional campaign will have all the more impact and be all the more memorable.

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For example, if your target market is building contractors you’re hardly likely to turn their heads with a delicate bone china cappuccino mug let’s face it. However, if you appeal to their legendary huge capacity for tea-drinking, then a printed pint mug will be right up their street!

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However, if you aiming at a more ’sophisticated’ target market, perhaps the glitzy world of the City, then a printed bone china cappuccino mug would not be out of place. Neither, in that case, would an elegant latte mug from our range.

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If your target audience is involved with outdoor activities, on the other hand, then your best choice of a promotional mug may be a robust, virtually unbreakable printed acrylic mug. This type of mug also goes down well in schools or to support events involving younger people. We’ve even supplied promotional acrylic mugs to a sailing event so that mariners had a sturdy drinking vessel which would withstand the roughest seas!

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So the key is … if you think carefully about your market and gear your promotional mug offer to it, your promotional push will reap rich rewards. What’s more, we’re adding great new mug styles to our range all the time!

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If you like us to advise on the right mug for you, call on 08450 998796.

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Sometimes, you know, the ordinary just isn’t enough for some people! It’s true in all walks of life. Why walk when you can run a marathon, why climb a hill when there’s plenty of mountains out there, why settle for reality when you have a dream?

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That’s the reason why we’ve increased our already vast range of promotional mugs to include one that is completely bespoke. And we’re not just talking about bespoke print … we mean that now you can specify precisely what shape and size you want! Fancy a square mug … no problem! A mug the shape of a ball … that’s possible!

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This, of course, opens up a whole new world of promotional ideas and means that you can truly design a mug that is unique to that very special event that you’re planning. A golf day? How about a golf ball shaped mug? A car launch? You’ve guessed it, a mug shaped as a vehicle. The possibilities are almost endless!!

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So, if you have a great idea for an unusual promotional mug which will prove a high-impact and memorable corporate gift, simply pick up the phone and call 08450 998796 to speak with our enthusiastic staff who will help you plan your project.

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Then again, if you’re happy to stay with a standard shape, our range of premium quality mugs made from earthenware, bone china or acrylic isn’t all that ordinary … take a look for yourself!

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Call us on 08450 998796 .. I’m sure you’ll find something just right for you!

View our range – click here.