Big Star Buzz

Save Big On Christmas Products

2011-11-01T11:37:00.000-07:00

Beat the Rush and SAVE BIG on Custom T-Shirts and Christmas Tumblers! Are you planning an event during the holidays this season? Want to find that perfect promotional product or that great giveaway that will keep people talking about you even after the New Year? Then click over to Big Star Branding and let us help you find the best product for your industry or event.

FROM MUGS & PENS
TO CUSTOM APPAREL & SIGNS

We are proud to have over 850,000 products, but we're even more excited about the ability to help you sort through those products hassle-free and FAST! We are experts in promotional products and custom apparel. With over 25 years in the advertising industry we know exactly how to help you with never-before-seen products, or the hottest products that are "Must Have's"!! Our in-house production ensures you the best quality printing and a fast turn-around.

Need it in a rush? Contact us today and we'll work quickly to meet your deadlines. Our friendly staff is ready to work directly with you and our team of artists have ideas brewing just for your project! Click here to view our latest Email and be sure to sign up to receive coupons, discounts & exclusive deals via email.

Happy Holidays from the
Big Star Team!!

They won $500 Worth of Custom Printed T-Shirts

2011-07-26T09:36:00.000-07:00

In a very close race, Help Joplin.com ended up pulling out ahead in the votes and winning our Be A Big Star promotion for July 2011. They will receive $500 worth of custom printed T-Shirts for their cause.

Help Joplin - www.helpjoplin.com - was bought, designed, and up-and-running just mere hours after the tornado hit to provide information to people in and around the community regarding shelter/triage locations, updates, etc. and has grown more than we had originally thought. We would these t-shirts to anyone in the Joplin area who is in need of clothing.

Check out the full details or apply to win for your group at www.BeABigStar.com

Case in Point - Fundraising Event

2011-07-19T10:34:00.000-07:00

A zoo in Minnesota was hosting their second annual fund-raising event with local businesses that included entertainment, wine tastings, and restaurant vendors supplying the food. To help promote the event and drive attendance, the zoo bought 300 BIC(R) Media Max(TM) pens. The large imprint area allowed them to print the event name, date, and time on the barrel. The imprint also included "Free admission for anyone that returns the pen to the event!" The clip even had paw prints imprinted on it.

The pens were given to the restaurants participating in the event to distribute to the customers for a few weeks prior to the event. The outcome? A successful event with a significant increase over the prior year's attendance. And over 230 of the 300 pens were returned to the event!

Connect with Big Star Branding today to let us help you find a product that will get this type of result for you event or fundraiser!!

#MMAX - BIC Media Max - extra wide barrel, soft/sleek grip, innovative retracting mechanism

Vehicle Wraps and Decals

2011-07-18T07:50:00.000-07:00

Get Wrapped - Get Seen!

Big Star Branding is quickly becoming the "go-to" place to have your vehicle graphics and wraps designed and installed! We are wrapping for the city of San Antonio, city of Bandera, school districts, and businesses. By far vehicle wraps have emerged as the most effective, most affordable type of advertising when compared to other traditional sorts. They allow you to turn your car, truck, van, or trailer into a Moving Billboard for your business. Imagine everywhere you go being able to advertise with an eye-catching design and detailed message.

Vehicle wraps and vinyl advertising can cost anywhere from $5 - 11 dollars a square foot and can last up to five years. This means that your cost of impression is pennies. At that rate, how can you afford not to get wrapped?

Check out our Website for full details and also see our Flickr Galleries to check out some recent wraps that we've done.

Our First Annual Clothing Drive! - Save the T-Shirts

2011-06-28T08:20:00.000-07:00

Thank you, San Antonio, for making our first annual clothing drive a huge success! We were able to load up two SUV's full of clothing to donate to the homeless outreach ministry of Church Under the Bridge. Our goal with this annual drive is to help make a difference in our home city of San Antonio. The clothing donated was collected to be given to the outreach and some of the t-shirts collected were chosen to be incorporated into T-Shirt Lap Quilts that will be made by Communion Chapel and donated to the National Nursing and Rehab Center. When we give these T-Shirt Lap Quilts, they are a constant reminder to that adult or child that they are loved and cared for by many in our community. The lap quilts will be donated this fall. Stay tuned for photos of the process.

And - Thank You, again, San Antonio & our sponsors - Pilgrim Cleaners, PSI, Architecture Division & Communion Chapel! What a HUGE blessing!

2011-05-18T11:24:00.000-07:00

Check out this HUGE SPRING TIME BLOWOUT SALE on Drawstring BackSacks, Tumblers and Promo Pens. You always get the lowest prices online when you shop at www.BigStarBranding.com

Also view our BIG FAMILY REUNION T-SHIRT SALE! ONLY $5.99/shirt!

Call to order today! Get Help with your Artwork for FREE on many products!
Toll Free 888-844-4227 or Locally 210-590-2662

Contrary to what's been said - It's Easy Being Green!

2011-05-04T09:57:00.001-07:00

Did you know that when you shop on our website - you get the lowest prices possible?? That's right! Most websites make you buy larger quantities to get a price break. Not us! You get to purchase our lowest quantities at the end quantity price - everyday!

www.bigstarbranding.com and to win the $500 of custom printed t-shirts go to www.BeABigStar.com

Why Use Promotional Products?

2011-04-26T15:00:00.000-07:00

Money is short and the years of frivolous spending are over. We are no longer living in a time when companies will throw money at a marketing campaign without looking for results. Companies have been forced to be smart and are now being held accountable for their efforts.

The most popular term that marketers use to measure results is ROI (return on investment), which evaluates the effectiveness of an investment. Most often it is simply referred to as the return or benefit. However, a new buzzword has arisen in marketing circles. Beyond ROI, marketers are increasingly using ROO (return on objective) as a measuring tool. A bit more simplistic and straightforward, ROO measures the achievement of set goals. Simply: “A client wants that. We do this. The client gets that.”

This is where you come in. Promotional products, if used correctly, can deliver the level of measurement that marketers are looking for. Because of their ability to appeal to all five senses and their adaptability to any industry, promotional products are the ideal solution to any marketing dilemma.

San Antonio Autism Walk 2011

2011-04-18T08:06:00.001-07:00

On Saturday, April 16th, the Big Star Branding team joined over 5,400 others to break a WORLD RECORD and walk in San Antonio to raise awareness and support for Autism. Mayor Julian Castro was there to give the creed and the count down. And we were off! San Antonio Fire Department had the largest number of walkers there with over 300 in their group. It was fun and a great opportunity to help give back to our community. Learn more at www.walkforautismsa.com and Check out our video from that day:

WIN $500 WORTH OF FREE T-SHIRTS

2011-04-05T10:05:00.000-07:00

Ready to win $500 worth of custom t-shirts? We have a NEW WINNER EVERY MONTH!

The "Be A Big Star" Program is Big Star Branding's way of giving back! We've been in business for over 20 years and have customers around the world. Each one of you have made a difference to us and we want be there for you as well.

Every month we give $500 worth of Free Custom T-Shirts to an organization, group or cause. If you are employed by, or serve with a 501(c)3 non-profit, charity, religious organization, accredited school, or great cause and are working hard to make a difference in our world or your community, we want to help. To apply or learn more, visit our website www.BeABigStar.com.

Our Winner for March 2011 is Lane! View his video here - or check out his website.

Save the T-Shirts

2011-03-24T09:17:00.000-07:00

Recycle to make a difference! Do you have old t-shirts, sports-shirts, race-shirts, bad gift-shirts, no longer fitting-shirts? Spring clean those closets for a good cause!! We are collecting all sizes of T-Shirts and other gently used clothing that will go to benefit several great causes here in San Antonio. Your donation could even be featured on our website!

Save the T-Shirts is an annual clothing drive by Big Star Branding and sponsors that benefits shelters and the homeless of San Antonio, Texas. From the donations, you can vote on your favorite T-Shirt Designs and the top 120 will be incorporated into our Famous T-Shirt Quilts that will be given to a local rehab center or nursing home.

This is an exciting opportunity to help our local community and give back to San Antonio! We look forward to it every spring! Come be a part by donating your gently used clothes.

Check out - SaveTheTShirts.com

2011-03-14T11:33:00.001-07:00

We are excited to announce our latest addition to our website! Now you can DESIGN YOUR OWN T-SHIRTS online in our design lab! Simple and easy to use, you can quickly upload your own design or create a brand new look from our extensive art library. You can choose from over 40 different colors of shirts in several different styles.

Get FREE SHIPPING and FREE ART when you use this cool new tool. Have your newly designed t-shirts delivered to you within 7 to 10 business days! Only 24 Minimum too!

Start Designing >>

Bright New Pen for Your Promo

2011-03-08T11:24:00.000-08:00

Deluxe Collapsible Koozie(R) Can Kooler

2011-02-17T08:39:00.000-08:00

Click here to purchase this product and find more like it!

Growing Your Business in the Best Way!

2011-02-15T12:21:00.001-08:00

You’ve heard it before, “we all have the same 24 hours in every day. It’s what you do with those 24 hours that matter.” How true this statement rings. But how do we truly go about putting this wisdom to work?

We can contribute where we are today at this very moment to the cumulative choices we have made in our lives up until now. Some of those choices we might wish could be reversed, but never the less; we are here because of those choices – good and bad. But the good news is this: We can affect the tomorrows and next year and the next decade by making better choices today – right now.

But how do we go about making the best choices for ourselves consistently? I am so glad you asked! Here are my favorite guidelines to manage choice points:

Choose Routine: If you are looking to adopt a new habit or break a new habit, do it consistently with lots of effort and determination in the beginning until it becomes an effortless habit. For example, if you decide you want to start exercising, set your alarm 30 minutes earlier than normal and commit (here is the effort & determination phase) to walking until you notice you feel so much better and you will then want (here is the effortless phase) to get up to walk.
Ask the “Big” Question: If you are trying to make a decision on whether something matters or not or whether it is worth getting upset about, ask yourself one question. In the big picture, does this really matter? Will I even care about this in 30 days? If you can’t answer yes to either of these questions, then don’t spend your time or energy here.
Schedule It: Sometimes our days get away from us before we even get started on our dreaded “To Do List.” We continually respond to those things in our face such as the phone ringing, people walking into our office or the e-mail chimes. Instead of living in a pure reaction mode (lack of choice mentality), choose instead to schedule your top priorities and move into a response mode (choices become abundant). It truly is okay to schedule time to work on your projects in your office or the local library. Record these work times in your calendar and honor those just as much as you would an appointment with a client.
Work “On” Your Business: Most of us spend time working “in” our business daily. These include tasks such as sales proposals, client meetings, answering the phone, making sales calls, responding to e-mails, etc. But few business people spend time working “on” their business. When working with clients, I request them to schedule one or two days each months working “on” their business. These are days when you would look at things like how to market your business better, how is your cash flow, are you meeting your profit margin goals, are you paying too much overtime, how will I grow my business to the next level, what impression does my showroom make on clients, etc. By taking a step back and viewing your business from a bird’s eye view from 1000 feet instead of the view from the every-day operation trenches; you will gain much insight and perspective and make better overall daily choices.
Program Your GPS: When choices come our way, sometimes we choose to the road of least resistance. Sometimes that choice proves to be the best. However, the path of least resistance is not always the best choice. But how do we have better odds of making the right choices? By taking the time to develop both our long and short term goals (determining the address to program our GPS to), we are more assured of reaching our goals (making it to our destination).

In this upcoming year, decide where you want your accumulated choices to take you. Each individual choice you make builds on the variety of choices that will come before you make in the future. By creating an environment that fosters choices coming from a place of response verses reaction, we will make wiser choices that will propel our lives and businesses to greater, more satisfying heights.
- Copyright 2010 Kay Kotan is a Coach, Author & Speaker serving the Promotional Products Industry. kay@kaykotan.com.

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2011-02-15T10:28:00.000-08:00

Big Star Branding Makes a Big Splash at the PPAI Show in Las Vegas 2011

2011-01-21T13:39:00.000-08:00

New Products and New Vision for the New Year

SAN ANTONIO – January 21, 2011 – The largest promotional products show in the United States just took place in Las Vegas and the Big Star Branding team was there to learn about new products and find new ways to help small businesses promote their services.

“Our team had so much fun,” said Kathie Rowe, owner of Big Star Branding. “Every year we look forward to attending the PPAI show and this year we took three of our newest team members to learn about the industry and be ‘Wowed’ by all the amazing products.”

Big Star Branding offers over 850,000 promotional products that span every genre out there. From tradeshows and marketing campaigns to stock shows and golf tournaments, you name what you’re looking for, and the Big Star team is sure to find you something new, innovative and budget friendly.

“We attended workshops at the PPAI show that gave us creative ideas for ways to market companies,” Rowe said. “There are very cost effective ways to promote your business all over town using simple promotional products or even dynamic vehicle graphics.”

Our suppliers are the top in the industry: Bic Pens, American Apparel, Dickies, Hanes, Nike, Gildan, Sharpie, 3M, Columbia, Taylormade, and over 1,500 more.

“This new year is starting off with a new vision for Big Star Branding,” says Rowe. No longer do we want to provide a standalone product. We want to join hands with our Texas community of small and medium size businesses to help teach them and help grow their companies. When you succeed, we succeed. ”

To have Big Star Branding work with you on an upcoming marketing idea or campaign, please call 888-844-4227 or visit their website at www.BigStarBranding.com.

About Big Star Branding

Big Star Branding is a woman owned small business and one of the largest embroidery, screen-printing, and promotional product companies in Texas. We are a member of WBEA, TXMAS Program, Hub certified and GSA approved.

Please visit www.BigStarBranding.com for the latest in promotional products, banners and apparel.

Media Contact:
Kori Ashton
www.BigStarBranding.com
210-590-2662

Big Star makes a Big Splash at PPAI in Vegas this year

2011-01-20T08:40:00.001-08:00

Big Star Branding took a team of seven to Las Vegas to check out all the latest and greatest with the Promotional Products industry. The "who's who" of the industry was there - like Bic Pens, American Apparel, Hanes, Sweda, Leeds, SanMar, Otto Caps and more.

Our team was excited to attend the training classes available too. We learned how to help you market your business better in this tough economy. There are all sorts of cool tips and tools that you can use to improve your visibility and your customer retention. For instance - if you haven't started using a blog - like this one - to promote your business, you should be! It's free and it works!

Looking for ways to increase sales and get new customers in to your store? We are ready to help! Did you know that Promotional Products give you a stronger ROI than any other method of advertising? Another dynamic method of advertising is company vehicle wraps and graphics.

Start 2011 off on the right path to success for your business. Advertising is an absolute must during a slump in business or the economy. Advertise your business and keep customers coming back by giving them the perfect product that reminds them of you, thanks them for their loyalty or sparks their interest to learn more about all you have to offer.

Call our Big Star sales team today to get some more ideas on how to market and advertise your company. Make 2011 the year that your company SHINES and GROWS!

210-590-2662 or Toll Free 1-888-844-4227

Take Your Business Advertising on the Road with a Big Star Branding Vehicle Wrap

2010-12-08T15:16:00.000-08:00

Get Wrapped. Get Seen. Get Sales.

SAN ANTONIO – December 8, 2010 –Turn your company vehicle into a rolling billboard with a brand new vehicle wrap from Big Star Branding.

“We can wrap anything with wheels,” said Kathie Rowe, owner of Big Star Branding. “Instantly your brand is being affordably promoted all over town just by driving to events, games or meetings.”

Big Star Branding can handle any size vehicle wrap – from small trailers and autos to the largest trucks, buses, RVs or boats. They can also deliver powerful promotional messages about your company with even a partial wrap that only covers a portion of the vehicle.

“We can wrap your vehicle with any desired marketing message to meet your needs and budget,” Rowe said. “With a vehicle wrap typically lasting for three to five years with proper care, it can be a very cost effective way to promote your business all over town.”

Best of all, the entire three to five day wrap process is completely handled in house by the Big Star Branding team ensuring on-time delivery, high quality design and skilled craftsmanship to professionally promote your brand.

“We handle the entire process including design, printing and installation,” Rowe said. “We ensure perfect quality for our customer's vehicle wraps. Get Wrapped. Get Seen. Get Sales. It’s just that simple.”

To have Big Star Branding design a vehicle wrap for your company or school that delivers long-term value, impact and branding, please call 888-844-4227 or visit their website at www.BigStarBranding.com.

LIMITED TIME OFFER

2010-11-29T07:38:00.000-08:00

We are so excited to announce our New Website! We've adding the ability for you to SHOP ONLINE! Take advantage of our specials on Custom T-Shirts for just $2.95 and save money on our in house Embroidery Special.

Find over 14,000 products on our website and with one click upload your logo for us to customize any product! Looking for apparel? We decorate all of our apparel items "in house." If you need them in a hurry, just let us know! We can easily rush your order and meet your in hands date. We are one of Texas' largest custom screen printer and embroidery shops! Let Big Star Branding be your One-Stop-Shop for promotional products, custom apparel, vehicle wraps, banners and MORE!

Click here to go check it out! >>

Big Star Branding Launches Redesigned Online Store

2010-11-08T12:12:00.000-08:00

SAN ANTONIO – November 8, 2010 – Finding the perfect item for your school or company promotion is just a click away at the new online store created by Big Star Branding.

“We completely redesigned our website to be an easy to use e-commerce store with a user friendly format that will save our customers time and money,” said Kathie Rowe, owner of Big Star Branding. “The new website makes it easy to find the perfect item for your school or business promotion.”

The new Big Star Branding online store features easy to search item listings. In the store, customers can sort by price of item, type of item and even find industry appropriate items. They can also search some of the more popular items in their own online shops. Some of the shops available include the pen shop, t-shirt shop and the cap shop.

“We took the more popular items and gave them their own online shop,” Rowe said. “As an example, now customers don’t have to sort through all of the items to find the pen they want. They can easily check out the pen shop and find an easy to sort variety of pens in different prices to meet their business or school needs.”

Shoppers can also sort by theme. Some of the popular themes include team and school spirit, Greek life, patriotic, office and even a theme called pretty in pink for breast cancer awareness items.

“We wanted to have some fun with the online store and really break new ground in how promotional products are sold online,” Rowe said. “We’re really excited about the new store and the response has been phenomenal.”

Everything in the store is available for easy customization, including a company or school name and logo. Creating a unique gift is only a click away at www.BigStarBranding.com.

Breast Cancer Awareness - Pink Products

2010-09-15T12:21:00.000-07:00

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and we at Big Star Branding are excited to share in the fight to find a cure and we are dedicated to help spread the word to all women AND men to be informed and to get regular check ups. There are ways that you can lower your risk and there are ways to better your chances of beating this battle when you are informed! Here are some links that might be helpful for you - Susan G. Komen NBCAM National Breast Cancer Foundation

If you have a Breast Cancer Prevention or Awareness Event - Go PINK with us! We have hundreds of Pink products that you can place your custom design on to help spread the message. Have a pink ribbon printed with a survivor's name or perhaps memorial list of those who have gone before us and helped inspire us to do more and to care more.

http://www.bigstarbranding.com/breast-cancer-awareness.html

SAVE LIVES - GO PINK!

Vehicle Wraps & Graphics in San Antonio

2010-08-31T13:51:00.000-07:00

Looking to start advertising your services or business on your vehicle? We can wrap anything from trailers and buses to cars, trucks and vans. We can even wrap boats, golf carts and motorcycles.

Imagine - a MOVING billboard that shines with your company every minute, every mile! This is one of the best investments for ROI. Just think about it. You drive every day to and from your location of business or organization. Everyone in your driving area will see that you provide your service or product and Voila! you've just been seen by hundreds and possibly thousands of potential customers (depending upon your drive time) in your region.

If you are in the south Texas area, stop by our shop and see our amazing in-house car wrap printer and installation team who are ready to get to work designing the perfect, custom wrap for your vehicle. Contact us today!

888-844-4227

.49 cent Koozies??!!! UNHEARD OF!

2010-06-23T12:18:00.001-07:00

Our prices are unbelievable! but TRUE!! .49 cent Koozies and just a 250 min. You even get 2 location printing or a wrap included in that price! Use these koozies as giveaways to promote your event or company. Sell them as a fundraiser or even use them as a "bump" in a mailer. They are light weight and are certain to keep your logo in front of people all summer long!

Want to get this price?! Call us today or click the picture and follow the link to our website. We will send you an exact quote of the price for the quantity you need. Don't have a logo? Let our design team go to work for you!

888-844-4227 or in San Antonio call 210.590.2662

T-Shirt Sale - HURRY LIMITED TIME OFFER

2010-06-11T09:21:00.000-07:00

$2.95 T-Shirts!! WHAT!?!?! So what's the catch? Nothin'! We are excited to offer our biggest sale ever! White T-Shirt 2 color/1location imprint with a minimum of 200 and the $2.95 is YOURS!
Need a colored shirt? Just add a buck! Act fast and you can receive FREE Set up, FREE Artwork & FREE Shipping!! This sale ends June 30, 2010 so order today! 888-844-4227 or locally 210.590.2662

Check out all the details in our full page ad >>

Big Star expands our team!

2010-06-01T08:20:00.000-07:00

Big Star Branding welcomes new Big Star team members Kim, Robbi and Mia as well as a large team of outside sales reps! We are so excited to have this addition to our staff so that we can continue to provide the best customer service to you, our customer.

This month we are featuring eco-friendly products like water bottles and clothing. You can also find great giveaways for your summer events - Frisbees, koozies, keychains, lanyards, spirit towels, thunder sticks and more!

Big Star Branding not only provides great promotional products but also high quality screen printing for your family reunion, summer camp or traveling group t-shirts.

Call one of our new Big Star team members today and let us "wow" you with our great prices and customer service! Be sure to check out our coupons and our reviews on local google and on RetailMeNot.

You can sign up on our website to receive our latest coupons, discounts and product ideas too.

888-844-4227

Unicycle Football

2010-05-18T09:49:00.000-07:00

Big Star Branding sponsors a local Unicycle Football Team! We are very involved in our community and love being able to give back to San Antonio's wonderful diverse culture and people. Click on the image to watch some cool You Tube videos to learn more about Unicycle Football.

As a screen printing and embroidery company we are able to provide T-shirts, Uniforms and even spirit wear for any event or team. You can also order fun spirit gear like Thunder Sticks, pom poms, noise makers and more.

Looking for fundraiser ideas? We have the answer. With over 850,000 promotional products to imprint we are sure to carry the exact item you are looking for!

Call Today and let one of our experienced Big Star Team members get you a quote that will meet your budget and time frame!
Toll Free 888-844-4227 Or in San Antonio 210.590.2662

NAMI Walk 2010 - Walking for a Cause!

2010-05-18T09:15:00.000-07:00

The Big Star Team showed up in great spirits to walk the NAMI Walk at the San Antonio Zoo/Brackenridge Park this past weekend. The crowd was full of energy and the weather was perfect! Thank you so much for coming out to walk with the Big Star Team and to show support for the National Alliance of Mental Illnesses.

Big Star Branding - We do our own screen printing and embroidery!

2010-05-12T08:00:00.000-07:00

Buy One Get One Free!! Bic Pens/Bags

2010-05-12T07:46:00.000-07:00

Check out our latest sale on Bic Pens - Buy One Get One Free. We even offer End Quantity Pricing! Call Today to in on this great deal! You can view the full add by clicking on the image now.

1-888-844-4227
Or Log Online
www.BigStarBranding.com

Don't need pens or a duffel bag? Then check out our custom T-Shirts and our Embroidered Polos, our giveaway products and our earth friendly promos online today!

Advertise Outdoors!

2010-05-10T12:39:00.000-07:00

Make any promotion stand out from the competition! Get Seen - Get Sales! These flags are wonderful "attention getters." They swivel in the wind and are extremely durable. Your logo or products will POP on the bright colors too. Get your custom dancer flags today with Big Star Branding!

Fun In the Summer Time!!

2010-04-26T08:06:00.000-07:00

Get your silicone bracelets! There are all sorts of variations - glow in the dark, debossed, raised, metallic colors, glitter, tie-dye and MORE! Order these just in time for your summer camp, VBS, retreat, tradeshow or other events! Everyone is ready to wear a fun bracelet and support your event, cause or group!

Call us today for pricing and details on how we can save you money! 888-844-4227

Big Star Branding Can Promote Your Company with Over 850,000 Promotional Products

2010-04-20T13:18:00.000-07:00

Drive Awareness to Your Company by Using Promotional Products
from Big Star Branding

SAN ANTONIO – April 21, 2010 – Big Star Branding can now put your logo or event details on over 850,000 promotional products that will remind your customers to attend, to purchase or to connect with you.

“We are excited to offer new promotional products and many of the traditional ideas that can really build our customer’s business, brand identity and sales during this economic upswing,” said Kathie Rowe, owner of Big Star Branding. “We have taken some steps to grow our own business and want to offer these concepts to other companies looking to increase their sales.”

Get Seen – Get Sales! This is a simple concept but some businesses find this to be a difficult marketing theory. At Big Star Branding being seen is our niche. From events to fundraisers, from corporate to PTA we carry items that your consumers want. We can show you the right tools to master your marketing concepts and gain the traffic you need.

“We stay current in the marketing field finding the latest products, gadgets and apparel from hundreds of vendors to drive business for our customers,” Rowe said. “We want our customers to realize a strong return on investment for their promotional product dollars and that means having the coolest promotional items at your fingertips for the right price.”

Named one of the largest screen printers in Texas, Big Star Branding also offers custom t-shirts and embroidered apparel. Their facility houses all the latest in technology to provide the best printing on any type of garment or cap. Coupled with their promotional products, this makes Big Star Branding your “one-stop-shop for advertising merchandise.

“Our customers are always looking towards the new trends in promotional items to help expand their brands and grow their business,” Rowe said. “With Big Star Branding, they are sure to find exactly what they are looking for at a price to meet any marketing budget.”

Big Star Branding is a woman owned small business and one of the largest embroidery, screen-printing, and promotional product companies in Texas. They are a member of TXMAS, Hub certified and GSA Approved.
Please visit www.BigStarBranding.com for the latest in promotional products, banners and apparel.

UTSA Rocks

2010-04-19T08:18:00.001-07:00

We had a great time at both the 1604 and the Downtown locations for the UTSA HUB Fair. Thanks to all of you who came out to the booth and said "Hi." We look forward to helping you make your next event memorable with T-shirts, Embroidered Apparel or your RoadRunner Promotional Products!

The great T-shirt prices are good through June 30th so hurry to place your order today!

Family Reunion Time!

2010-04-16T08:09:00.000-07:00

The Summer is right around the corner! Time to break out the barbecue pit, the lawn chairs and put air in the kiddie pool. It's also time to plan a family reunion. This is the one day out of the year that you'll all gather and lay aside differences to encourage each other and catch up on how the kids have grown and who is new to the family and how time flies! Good Times!

Time does fly - so be sure to commemorate the event with Custom T-Shirts! We have several templates you can view to find inspiration. You can have your last name and the year along with the theme for the year. Your imagination is the limit! Custom T-Shirts are a fun way to make memories and you'll be sure to have some really great pictures!
Check out our template samples here >>

UTSA Fair

2010-04-12T09:01:00.000-07:00

April 15th and April 16th Big Star Branding will be giving away cool gifts at our booth for the UTSA Fair. Thursday, April 15th, the fair will be held at the 1604 location and then on Friday, April 16th, we will be downtown at the UTSA campus.

We will have great examples of our T-shirts, polo embroidered shirts, caps, and promotional products like water bottles, cinch bags, tote bags and much more!

If you are a UTSA student, faculty or staff member, be sure to come by our Big Star Branding booth and get your free gift!

April 22nd is Earth Day

2010-04-07T06:20:00.001-07:00

Go Green and Celebrate Earth Day

April 22nd is Earth Day so now is the time to order your eco-friendly promotional products. We have tote bags, notepads, water bottles, writing pens, apparel and much more. Contact us today for pricing and a delivery date! We have products for every budget! We are dedicated to helping keep the earth healthy and we are spreading the word that green products are now available at Big Star Branding!

GO GREEN!

Custom T-Shirts - Free Shipping & Free Artwork

2010-04-06T12:19:00.000-07:00

Do you need custom t-shirts fast? Want a shirt that is great quality for a low price? Big Star Branding does all of our own screen printing "in house" so we are not only fast, but our prices are the best in town!

We top that off with FREE Artwork, FREE Setup & FREE Ground Shipping! WOW! Contact us today to place your order and receive the best customer service. Check out Google for valuable coupons for us as well! http://tiny.cc/9zfvm

Save Money

2010-04-06T06:02:00.001-07:00

Here are some easy ways to save in a BIG way!

Increase the quantity of your order. All of our items give a better discount with larger quantities.
If there's a particular item you are looking for and can't seem to meet your budget, call us. Many times we can search for the item with a different vendor and get a lower price for you. We have our ways :)
If you're ordering apparel - add the Big Star Branding logo to your item and save .50 cents each piece!

We are dedicated to providing the best promotional products at the lowest prices! We will match any competitors' pricing and we will "wow" you with our customer service and the quality of our printing! Call us today and let us show you your personalized products!

TOLL FREE: 888.844.4227

The Big Star Video

2010-04-02T07:25:00.000-07:00

Check out our store and our crazy Big Star Team!!

Coupons on Google

2010-04-01T13:27:00.000-07:00

SAVE MONEY TODAY!

This is April Fool's day but there's no fooling when it comes to our discounts! Check out our local business AD on Google and get some insider coupon codes to save you money on your next purchase with Big Star Branding! Let us know you saw us on Big Star Buzz or Google and receive a FREE GIFT with any purchase!

Great Giveaways!

2010-03-23T05:47:00.000-07:00

What's green, very convenient and keeps your hands free? Nope not a cell phone accessory - We are talking about our eco-friendly tote bags. These are wonderful for fundraisers at your school event, giveaways for your trade show or give them as loyalty gifts to your customers.

No matter what - everyone loves a tote bag! They are fully customizable. You can choose the shape, material, color and add your logo. Quantities are available as low as 100 and pricing fits your budget starting under $1.

This is really one of the most popular ideas for a convenient and useful promo product. Your customers will keep this item and re-use it every time thinking of YOU and advertising for you everywhere these totes go! Call us today for a quote and to view sample bags. We carry eco-friendly totes, non-woven, basic totes, cotton totes, plastic totes and more!

Click here to see some of our available
Tote Bags with their colors and styles.

Big Star Gets Even Bigger!

2010-03-18T05:54:00.000-07:00

Big Star Branding is getting ready to take our online presence to the NEXT level! We are excited to announce that this summer we will be launching our new look and easy to use online shopping cart! You will be able to quickly find the product you are searching for and place your order in just a few simple clicks.

We have over 850,000 promotional products plus our in house screen printing and embroidery service. So it's a lot to put into one space online but we are certainly going to do it and once launched we will be the leading promotional product company online!

If you would like to keep in the loop on all the action, leave a comment or friend us on facebook. We will be sending out exclusive discounts as well as insider updates on our latest with the new e-commerce website!

THAT'S BIG!!!

Big Star Branding Launches "The Big Star Buzz"

2010-03-02T05:52:00.000-08:00

Big Star Branding has taken pride for 24 years in giving EXCELLENT customer service and sincerely caring for your promotional needs. Making a personal connection with our clients is top priority and this "Big Star Buzz" blog is just another way to keep you up to date with all of our latest happenings.

The "Big Star Buzz" will provide a online window into our company so that you can see our fun personality and our passion for promotion! We will give you tips on promoting your brand and bring insight into a world of endless possibilities. With almost a million different items to promote you - let our Promotional Product Specialists help narrow the list, customize your fit and increase your sales all in one stop!

Now more than ever in this economy, advertising is a MUST! And we are here to help! Wow your clients. Be memorable to every customer that walks in. Keep your logo in front of them so that when needed - you're the first they call!

FOR MORE INFO GO TO
www.BigStarBranding.com

Stay Tuned to the Big Star Buzz and Keep Using Products that Promote!

Big Star Branding Now one of the Largest Screen Printer in Texas

2010-01-14T13:45:00.000-08:00

SAN ANTONIO – January 14, 2010 – Thanks to strong growth in the t-shirt business and innovative uses of new technology, Big Star Branding has taken over the crown as one of the largest screen printer in the State of Texas.

“We are proud to be one of the largest screen printer in Texas,” said Kathie Rowe, owner of Big Star Branding. “That accomplishment came from the fact that we make it affordable for schools, groups, teams, clubs and businesses to enjoy affordable custom screen printing to promote their organization.”

Being one of the largest means that large volume customers can get a number of great benefits passed on to them that other screen printing firms can’t offer. Known as the Big Star Branding Advantage Program, the company offers free artwork, free set up, free delivery and a less than five day turnaround on their screen printing services for its preferred customers.

“Customers just need to pick out a shirt style and color, give us an idea about the art they would like to see and we can take it all from there,” Rowe said. “Not only do we offer a number of free services in our advantage program, but we also have some of the most competitive blank shirt prices available in the State of Texas.”

Big Star Branding can easily handle any contract custom screen printing project with its full service graphic arts department, specialized four-color process technology and a quick state-of-the-art machine that can turn out 1,000 shirts per hour.

“There’s no job too big for our professional screen printing services,” Rowe said. “We can accommodate any size order and offer great pricing and perks for high-volume orders.”

For more information on the Big Star Branding Advantage Program for screen printing, or to get a free, no-obligation quote for your project, please visit them online at www.BigStarBranding.com or call 888.844.4227.

Media Contact:
Kori Postell
Online Marketing Director
Big Star Branding
www.BigStarBranding.com

For Immediate Release - Big Star Hits the Jackpot

2009-11-12T12:27:00.000-08:00

Big Star Branding Plans to Hit the Jackpot at the
2010 Promotional Products Association International Show

Firm on the Hunt for the Next Big Item to Drive Brand Awareness and Sales for Customers

SAN ANTONIO – November 12, 2009 – Big Star Branding will be bringing Texas hospitality to the Las Vegas Strip in January when the firm attends the 2010 Promotional Products Association International (PPAI) Show.

“We are excited to check out all of the new promotional products and look forward to getting some great ideas to really build our customer’s business, brand identity and sales during this economic upswing,” said Kathie Rowe, owner of Big Star Branding. “We have taken some steps to grow our business with cutting edge technology and now we are looking for the next big thing.”

The next big thing is what Big Star Branding is all about. The company has been on the forefront of promotional innovation, lately purchasing a large-scale state-of-the-art color printer. The new machine can easily print large items, on a wide variety of surfaces and handles custom cutting ensuring the same die-style cut every time.

“We continue to invest in the business finding the latest technology and products to drive the business for our customers,” Rowe said. “We want our customers to realize a strong return on investment for their promotional product dollars and that means having the coolest promotional items at your fingertips for the right price.”

Named one of the top 50 tradeshows in the nation, the PPAI show consistently highlights some of the latest trends in promotional products. This year, a big focus will be on eco-friendly, organic and recyclable promotional items with a special Green Products pavilion right next to the New Products pavilion.

“Our customers are always looking towards the new trends in promotional items to help expand their brands and grow their business,” Rowe said. “With a big focus on eco-friendly and environmentally conscience marketing, we are really interested in seeing these new items exhibited for the first time at the PPAI show.”

Big Star Branding is a woman owned small business and one of the largest embroidery, screen-printing, and promotional product companies in Texas. They are a member of TXMAS, Hub certified and GSA Approved.
Please visit www.BigStarBranding.com for the latest in promotional products, banners and apparel.

Media Contact:
Kori Postell
Online Marketing Director
Big Star Branding
Phone: 888.844-4277

New Digital Printer Helps in Big Ways!

2009-11-03T13:27:00.000-08:00

New Big Star Branding Digital Printer Helps Texas Businesses
Deliver Their Brand with Big Impact

New Machine Can Also Deliver Big Results for School and College Brands

SAN ANTONIO – November 3, 2009 – Businesses looking for a cool new way to deliver their brand to the marketplace with the maximum impact have a new tool in their marketing arsenal. Today, Texas-based Big Star Branding announced the availability of a brand new state-of-the-art digital technology printer that can create a brand identity on everything from small decals to the largest car wrap and everything in between.

“The branding opportunities are endless with this new large-scale color printer we have at Big Star Branding,” said Kathie Rowe, owner of Big Star Branding. “There’s a popular saying that everything is bigger in Texas and now we have the technology to deliver the biggest branding opportunity!”

The new VERSACamm SP-i can handle any marketing or promotional need including banners, decals, vehicle wraps, pop-up displays, floor graphics, custom apparel transfers and more. It also has a unique digital precision cutting tool that’s able to meet the contour of any custom design – without registration or crop marks.

“We can very easily match even the most complicated design pattern such as a snowflake or specific starburst shape for a logo or design,” Rowe said. “The new machine ensures we get the perfect cut each and every time for perfect quality control.”

The machine can produce custom canvases for photography backdrops or even large-size school or community center mural projects.

“This large-scale printer is great for the very specialized needs of schools and colleges,” Rowe said. “We have developed a specialty towards professionally serving their unique needs in a timely and affordable fashion, and this new printer allows us to expand our capabilities to help them with their branding needs.”

As an example, the machine could easily create a professional looking “break through banner” featuring the school’s mascot for sporting events that can be velcroed together and reused over and over again.

“The opportunities are endless for this machine and we look forward to helping organizations and businesses all over Texas expand their brand identities,” Rowe said.

Please visit www.BigStarBranding.com for the latest in promotional products, banners and apparel.