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Tee it Up 

Tiger and The Masters will be talked about for years to come, but there’s plenty of golf remaining in this season. If your calendar is covered up in great opportunities in charity tournaments or networking golf events, tee it up with some great on-course branding ideas from The Dunstan Group! 

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Titleist Pro V1x Golf Balls 

Titleist designs and produces some of the best golf balls in the game. Their superior performance and quality make them the perfect platform for your brand and logo any time of year. Titleist golf balls feature advanced technology and precision manufacturing to give golfers what they need to execute every shot. Talk to us about putting your name on one of the most-loved products in the game. 

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Cutter & Buck WeatherTec Summit Half Zip Vest

If you or your customers are more than just fair-weather fans or players, the Cutter & Buck WeatherTec Summit Half Zip Vest is an easy call. This vest is water and wind resistant, and breathable, too. Mock neck design with contrast fabric and chin guard, and half zip front with exposed contrast zipper combine with contrast colors at sleeves and side panels. It’s a pro level look all the way around. 

Callaway 60” Single Canopy Umbrella

Keep yourself protected from the inclement weather or the beating sun this season with the Callaway® Single Canopy Golf Umbrella. The single canopy design shields you from the rain while the robust frame holds up against varying elements. Tension cables prevent this umbrella from collapsing, and the non-slip molded handle makes it easy for you to carry during your eighteen-hole round, or anywhere else you need coverage — and head-turning branding. 

Flix Lite Divot Tool

This stylish and durable divot tool has been updated with a new “soft feel” finish and five new colors! Available with a custom quarter-sized and full-color resin domed magnetic marker. This one’s decked out for the Chequamegon Bay Golf Club, but imagine how great YOUR brand and logo will look on this full-color imprint space.

adidas Core Performance Max Structured Cap

Look good no matter your game in the adidas Core Performance Max Structured Cap. All adidas caps are made of 100% moisture-wicking 50+ UPF polyester, and feature a mid-profile, structured, six-panel crown— perfect for logo placement. Available in colors sure to play well with your company’s branding, too. 

 

 

Take it Outside: Festival and Event Branding that Works

It’s time to get outside and meet your fans and friends— and make new ones! Spring and summer are when folks take to the outside for festivals, concerts, picnics, and other activities. No surprise there. But capturing their attention between everything else that’s going on… that takes some doing. Here are some of The Dunstan Group’s favorite ways to dress your outdoor space for success! 

6′ Standard Table Throw (Full-Color Imprint)

Our most popular table throw is elegant in its simplicity. This environmentally friendly table throw has the same look and feel as our regular polyester poplin throws, but it contains recycled material from discarded plastic water bottles. With draped corners and three-sided full-coverage, and a 9” overhang in back for easy access to under-the-table storage. 

31.5″ Economy Retractor Kit

The popular Economy retractor is versatile and budget-friendly. The price point makes it perfect for buying multiples, or for the marketer on a budget who still wants to make an impact. Features include a lightweight aluminum base, two swivel feet for added stability, and shock cord for easy set-up and take-down. The banner itself is Titan no-curl hybrid media for a pro look! 

Deluxe 10′ Tent Kit (Full-Bleed Dye Sublimation) 

Designed for frequent use, this tent features a stronger, heavier steel frame than the run-of-the-mill stuff. If your calendar is full of outdoor events, or you’re just looking for a long-lasting pop-up tent, this is one of our favorites. This 10×10 Deluxe tent features a crank-up canopy for a taut, clean peak, and 400 denier polyester for durable good looks. Its steel frame with powder coated finish can stand up to the elements and repeated use. 

Deluxe GeoMetrix Presenter Kit

Ready to show your goods like a pro? The strong, durable frame of our Deluxe GeoMetrix Presenter Kit supports multiple panels and shelves so you have countless options for setting up a creative display, inside or out. The kit includes a 12-quad frame that pops up in seconds, so you’ll be ready first and fast. And yes, you can add shelves to show off even more product! A soft carry case makes it easy to transport when the show is over. 

Signicade Deluxe A-Frame Kit

This double-sided A-frame is a larger version of the classic. It’s maintenance-free and weather-resistant, making it perfect for outdoor use but light enough for easy set up, take-down, and transport. Frames are available in black or white and can be filled with water or sand for added stability. Signboards are constructed of rugged, 4mm thick corrugated plastic for lasting durability and good looks. 

15′ Premium Teardrop Sail Sign Kit (Double-Sided with Scissor Base)

Our teardrop sail signs are built to move in the wind, making them truly hard to miss. Premium flags are reinforced with black pole pockets constructed of 200 denier nylon webbing, so they’re built to last. The steel scissor base is great for use on hard, flat surfaces. The included ballast can be filled with water to keep the signs weighted down and in place. 

 

Friday Finds: Fresh Ideas for Spring 

If you’re like most of our clients and friends, you’re always on the lookout for new ways to “wow” your audience. We are, too! Vendors, trade shows, and our own research expose us to new ideas every day. Here are some new fully-customizable products we’re excited about here at The Dunstan Group! 

Octoforce 2.0™ 8000mAh Wireless Power Bank

Now you can charge three devices at once! Whether you’re plugged in or going truly wireless, the Octoforce 2.0 wireless power bank takes charging on-the-go to the next level. It’s never been easier to juice-up your devices with an 8000mAh capacity premium lithium-ion battery. This portable power bank will be a hit all season long, and into the next. with capacity to charge one device wirelessly, one via USB, and one via USB-C port.

Gravitis™ Wireless Car Charger

Have you seen this yet? A phone mount that also charges wirelessly!

The Gravitis uses wireless charging technology to charge your devices, cord-free. Gravity keeps your phone in place while you’re driving and charging up. For effortless navigation and one-touch control, use the Gravitis every time you’re on the road. Charges most phones in as little as two hours! 

Watchpost™ Wireless Charging Pad

Here’s a travel-friendly phone and Apple Watch charger you’ll use at home and work, too. The Watchpost Wireless Charging Pad is a portable power pad that allows you to minimize the chargers you travel with and eliminate the hassle of wires. Prop the end of the Watchpost up or lay it flat to wirelessly charge your Apple Watch. The Watchpost works on all wireless charging compatible phones and is perfect for minimizing outlets needed while traveling, or decluttering your desk or nightstand. 

Maguire Pack™

The “commuter bag” just got a big dose of style with the Maguire Pack. Get down to business with this versatile and durable backpack featuring two full-color imprint area options. The Maguire Pack has a padded laptop sleeve that fits most 15″ laptops. With organization pockets for pens and small necessities, and side-zip water bottle pockets, the Maguire Pack will keep your items organized and safe wherever you go. 

Barrow Pack™

Here’s one that’s lightweight, durable, and ready to hit the road! The Borrow Pack is designed to keep your work gear organized, and will stick with you from your day job to your side gig. Equipped with a magnetic top closure and large interior pocket, the Barrow even sits upright while you dig inside. Two side access pockets will store your smaller necessities or water bottles.

JBL GO 2 Bluetooth Portable Speaker 

The JBL GO 2 is a full-featured waterproof Bluetooth speaker to take with you everywhere. Wirelessly stream music via Bluetooth for up to 5 hours of continuous JBL quality sound. Making a splash with its new IPX7 waterproof design, GO 2 gives music lovers the opportunity to bring their speaker poolside, to the beach. or the sidelines for your spring and summer sports. 

Patch Caps – Pick Your Style

Want a custom cap that won’t break the bank and won’t take forever from idea to delivery? These all-new Patch Caps from The Dunstan Group are the ticket. With low minimum orders, short lead times, and production in as little as seven days, these Patch Caps put pro-style custom results within reach for nearly everyone. 

The Dunstan Group and Carolina BUILT Partner to Build Strong Communities

Building great communities is about more than designing buildings and hammering them together. It’s about supporting and encouraging fellow professionals to serve at their best and give back to the community that helped their success.

That’s the same mindset that drives The Dunstan Group, and founder Scott Dunstan is always looking for opportunities for the company to partner with businesses in building a better community. In this spirit, The Dunstan Group has joined the Carolina Chapter of BUILT.

“We’re super excited, as these are like-minded individuals,” says Dunstan. “They go about building their businesses very similarly to us — with a ‘relationship first’ mindset.”

BUILT National is a networking group for the real estate development, design, and construction industry that is committed to professional success for members, and fundraising for philanthropy. Nationally, BUILT supports The National Kidney Foundation, and raised more than $300,000 for them in the last year. The Carolina BUILT chapter’s philanthropy is the Ronald McDonald House.

In addition to membership in the Carolinas chapter, The Dunstan Group has been selected as the national vendor for branded merchandise for BUILT. This will allow The Dunstan Group to expand its reach beyond the Carolinas to groups in Texas, Georgia, and Colorado, while helping a favorite local charity that serves the needs of sick children and their families.

Matt Marvel, Co-Founder of BUILT, says The Dunstan Group was invited to be a part of Carolina BUILT because of “their continuity, consistency, and leadership.” Marvel says businesses are invited to join when they share the same community culture as the organization’s mission.

“Their culture is a great match for us,” says Marvel about The Dunstan Group. And BUILT chose The Dunstan Group as its national vendor for the same reason, and their flexibility with the group’s needs. “Their response time is impeccable,” he added.

The Inaugural National Conference for BUILT in Sea Island, Georgia, energized The Dunstan Group team for both business and community service. “It was phenomenal and a great success!” exclaimed Dunstan.

You can read more about BUILT here: https://builtnational.com

BrandBuilders Spotlight: Hoppin’

One in a series of case studies highlighting creative projects, imaginative clients, and remarkable results.

The Client:

Hoppin’ is a self-serve taproom that allows patrons to serve as much or as little beer or wine as they feel like tasting. A wristband keeps track of how much is poured, and patrons pay when they return their wristband to leave. The whole vibe is about keeping it simple, and good beverages with friends.

The Challenge:

The Dunstan Group offered new ideas that showed we were thinking “outside the box” with the Hoppin’ marketing team. A local office and facility made ideas turn into products that could serve Hoppin’s needs quickly, and the Dunstan Group team always made sure we took responsibility and followed through with what we promised.

The Big Idea:

Since a self-serve taproom is such a new concept, especially in Charlotte, the company’s motto is, “Be different.” Hoppin’ management wanted staff gear and merchandise that was creative and made locally, and at the same time, would be gear patrons would like and use again and again.

The Reaction:

With multiple locations opening, we are super excited to work with Brian and Scott. Merchandise and promo items are important for showing your brand, so having a team that understands that and understands it needs to be different is a good feeling.”

-Rich Moyer, Hoppin’

Longer Days, Shorter Sleeves: Here’s to the Polo Shirt  

Spring brings longer, warmer days, and that means short sleeves, and an often times more casual approach to conferences, sales meetings, and yes— golf tournaments, company picnics, and other warm-weather get-togethers where even business casual is too stuffy or just too much. Enter, the polo shirt; it’s the perfect pick for most every function this time of year. Here are some of our new favorites at The Dunstan Group:

adidas Heather Block Sport Shirt: A vintage look to the classic polo, but with up-to-date styling and modern materials to match. This cool-wearing polyester fabric from adidas is a warm-weather favorite you’ll want to wear all season long.

Izod Confetti Sublimated Sport Shirt: Make every occasion cause for celebration in this new polo from Izod. All-new polyester-spandex blend for all-way stretch fit, stretch fit seams, and a three-button front for good looks no matter how much you’re on the move.

OGIO Orbit Polo: Lightweight materials with heavyweight attention to detail. The Orbit Polo from OGIO is ready for spring and summer weather, thanks to the double-knit jacquard and built-in stay-cool wicking technology. Set-in open hem sleeves offer freedom of movement for any activity.

Cutter & Buck Forge Polo Shirt in Pencil Stripe: This is everything you’d want in a polo shirt, and a little bit more. Moisture wicking fabric, UV protection of 50+ UPF, pencil stripe jersey fabric, self-fabric stand-up collar, and 3-button placket front.  The straight hem works tucked or untucked, too.

Cool New Gear for Spring 

Who says you can’t take it with you, right? We see new product every day that proves you can do just that — and keep it cold (or hot) along the way. Coolers and drinkware are year-round favorites for clients and friends here at The Dunstan Group. And as the weather begins to warm, they really do become hot commodities! 

Gameguard Waterproof Cooler Bag

Our Cooler Bags are known for leaving others in the cold– and this style takes it a step further. The exterior of this bag is constructed using a new waterproof fabrication and includes the addition of a waterproof zipper. Engineered using premium high-density foam, our 32-quart bag easily fits 48 canned beverages — or 36 cans plus two 10 lb. bags of ice. This bag includes a shoulder strap with quick- release clips and front pocket for dry goods. The smooth, easy-to-clean surface repels water, is incredibly durable and collapses for easy storage.

RTIC 8 Can Day Cooler 

The RTIC 8 Can Day Cooler has plenty of room to store what you need to keep cool for up to 24 hours. The outside is made of heavy-duty polyester & the inside utilizes a high density insulation. Includes an adjustable shoulder strap for carrying comfort. This cooler bag has two places to store water bottles, extra snacks and small gear—a zippered pocket in the front and two mesh pockets on the sides. Antimicrobial, product-protecting properties are built into the flexible lining to resist odor, mold and mildew, making it easy to clean between uses.

Palermo

This 18 oz double-wall 18/8 stainless steel thermal tumbler keeps your drinks cold (or hot) for the long haul. The Palermo Tumbler features vacuum insulation, a stainless steel rim, and a clear push-on lid with sliding closure for leak-resistant travel. The powder coated finish comes in tons of colors to match your team, group or company logo. Gift box included!

H2go Journey

The H2Go Journey looks as cool (or hot!) as it performs. This 25 oz double-wall 18/8 stainless steel thermal bottle has copper vacuum insulation for maximum temperature control. The H2Go Journey includes a stainless steel insulated lid with a carrying handle for easy use. The stainless steel rim and base accent the powder coated color finish. Comes with a gift box, too! 

Hudson

Looking for a smaller tumbler that still makes a big impact? We love what this Hundson insulated tumbler delivers! The 12 oz double-wall 18/8 stainless steel thermal tumbler features copper vacuum insulation and includes a push-on lid with thumb tab. The dramatic top-to-bottom finish gives it a “wow” factor that’s sure to impress. Gift box included with this one, too. 

Naturally, these coolers and tumblers look even better and make a long-lasting impression when decorated in your team or company logo and colors. In fact, we’d be willing to bet the drinks stay even cooler, too. Call us for an appointment to pop by The Dunstan Group showroom to see even more great examples! 

 

The Umbrella: You’ve come a long way, friend

The good old umbrella might seem like a tried-and-true invention, but it’s come a long way from its not-so-humble beginnings as a status symbol in ancient China. As the story goes, the more elaborate, the more honor and influence its owner had. But the Chinese didn’t have the market cornered on the first umbrella. There’s evidence of the umbrella in artwork from thousands of years ago from Egypt, Syria, Greece, and the Roman Empire. 

Since then, the umbrella has grown from status symbol, to accessory, to necessity— with inventors trying to improve upon the design. An article in The New Yorker says The US Patent Office has received thousands and thousands of patent applications attempting to improve the umbrella. 

One of the design improvements we’re most excited about here at The Dunstan Group is the inverted umbrella. What a great idea! An umbrella that folds the “wet side” onto itself, keeping it away from your clothes, car, or wherever else you’re headed to get out of the rain. Made even better that we can customize these inverted umbrellas with your logo and colors for a truly unique presentation. 

Want to see more umbrellas and other great ideas to wow your clients, team, or customers with branded merchandise and apparel from The Dunstan Group? Stop by our showroom, or send us an email to get started.