A job well done, a goal accomplished, a milestone reached, sales record, years of service, volunteer appreciation, donor recognition… The reasons behind rewarding and recognizing people within your company or organization are as varied as the awards themselves. However, the reason behind the act of the recognition remains the same- to show the recipient they… Read More
Author: Rhonda Reedy
It has been said that the best things in life sometimes happen by accident, which is exactly how Rhonda Reedy, co-owner of Barefoot Swag powered by Proforma, began her career in promotional products. After a brief time working as a sales manager at a radio station after college, Rhonda realized that “working for the man” was not her thing, but she had fallen in love with advertising. A friend suggested she look into promotional products and now, over 25 years later, she still looks forward to bringing new ideas, creativity and solutions to her clients every day.
Barefoot Swag powered by Proforma has offices in North Carolina, Michigan and Oregon and works with a variety of clients throughout the US, Canada and around the world. Each day presents a challenge and a new opportunity to “think outside the box”, which Rhonda thrives on.
When not immersed in all things swag related, Rhonda can be found hiking with her dogs, drinking wine, traveling or fly fishing.
Swag Ideas for Community Walks and Races
Participating in a run can be an exciting and enduring activity. Participants train and volunteers work hard to keep everyone encouraged, and be responsive to the needs of the participants. The dedication to training and running is always encouraging and motivating to others. After months of training, runners take pride in completing races and marathons… Read More
For the Love of Swag: Non-Profits
Non-profits are like any other business in that they need to promote themselves, what they do and the services they offer. However, unlike traditional businesses, funds are usually limited or low so it is especially important to be selective about the promotional items you select. T-shirts help identify volunteers and increase your visibility in the community. Shirts… Read More
What Millennials Want – Trending Swag
Who are millennial customers? And what do they really want? Businesses everywhere have posed this question and brainstormed about it at nauseam, as the millennial customer continues to dictate trends and spending habits. According to Accenture, the roughly 80 million millennials in the U.S. spend approximately $600 billion on shopping. Doesn’t that seem like a number your… Read More
How to get Your Message Into their Home
We all know that highly useful promotional products are some of the most effective at driving your message, especially housewares. But many automatically assume that means kitchen products… and we get it. Beyond the fact that we all have to eat to survive, it’s the natural gathering place for the family and arguably the most… Read More