Cotton statistics revealed: Spreadshirt’s Trend Report No 58 / December 2014
Leipzig, 16 December 2014. Since the second half of November, the T-shirt printers at Spreadshirt have been blazing with industrious passion to meet the demands of our Christmas production. The postman has his work cut out helping Santa deliver all those parcels, and we’re using the opportunity to lean back, sip our freshly brewed coffee and cop a look at the cotton statistics of the past few months. Read more
We all love a gift but loathe the effort! We at Spreadshirt towers did a quick internal survey and found out what people thought were the worst Christmas presents that they had ever received. Here’s what we came up with:
“Some board games just take the jam out of the donut, and this one is most definitely one of them. It’s never nice to see all of your efforts scuppered in a single sweep of fate.” This is particularly true for peaceful afternoons spent with your folks by the fireplace. To prevent precious holiday time from being spoilt, we recommend that future editions should not be sold without an on-the-box warning informing “What starts out as a cheerful game can easily turn into a cauldron of spite and malice.” Read more
Close your eyes and picture a Christmas tree: the tinsel, the lights, the ornaments, the angel or star that sits on top… maybe even some fake snow or candy canes draped about. Now picture a fond or frustrating memory of watching a family member struggle with any or all of these decorations—heck, I’ve seen a few trees tip over in my time! It is always a half-sad, half-hilarious occurrence. Sometimes all of these decorations can be a little much—especially if you live in a small apartment of just don’t have the time and patience for such a big ordeal. Spreadshirt has got a terrific DIY solution that will not only save you time, space and frustration, but will look great, also.
In February and March, two of the biggest occasions for you to crank up shop sales will emerge: Valentine’s Day and St. Patrick’s Day. People all over the world keep looking for new ways to let their hearts speak on Valentine’s Day and wear something green on Paddy’s Day. This is where you come in. Read our quick 3-step guide to make both days a hit, and you’ll be in the money.
Do you have a smashing idea, a recognisable design or a message that just needs spreading? Please let us know, we need to get things going! Just like any good story deserves to be told, any good idea should to be shared and promoted. The trick here is to generate curiosity with the right people. When it comes to PR, it’s important to have those people help you spread your ideas that can share them with your peer group. The best way to do this is often a subtle one, and establishing bonds of trust through media channels take some time. Good PR work requires a fair bit of research, listening to customer demands and sustainably establishing ties with them. Find out how and read on! Read more