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Back to School Name Tag Edition

From new clothes to pens and paper, back to school needs are everywhere!

It’s that time of year again when parents are sending their kids back to school. Kids need all sorts of supplies to start the school year off right and prepared. We’re here to help the teachers and other educators get their supplies ready for back to school needs.

Choose from an abundance of identification products to meet most any need you might face in the classroom. Here are some great suggestions for a few types of personal identification needs that we carry.

Reusable Name Badges

With as many choices as we have for these name badges, we’re sure to have what you’re looking for! Use adhesive name badges for the new students as name tags on their desks to make them feel welcome. Customize a Mighty Badge for each of the hall monitors. Or use a name badge as your hall pass. With magnetic fasteners, it will be easy to just have the student attach the badge to their shirt and you’ll never lose another hall pass!

Name Plates

Replace your outdated name plate from last year. Choose from desk top or wall versions and match it your style. Name plates are also a great way to label all of your back to school supplies in your organized closet. And if you really want to step up your game, try giving one to students as a unique and classy reward for a job well done.

Badge Holders

Does your school require that you wear photo ID or a security card to enter the building? Need something to make sure that you don’t lose this? Try a badge holder. By using badge holders that ID or security card can be easily accessible with a fastener or hang it around your neck with a lanyard. (We sell those too!)

Another great way to use these badge holders is to make a dry erase workbook. Customize the inserts with more lesson plans or homework materials. Use a dry erase marker to write on the badge holder and simply wipe with a cloth when done. Use and reuse these badge holder workbooks again and again.

Whatever your choice, budget and need, we definitely have the solution. And don’t feel limited by these suggestions. There are tons more things that you can do with each of these name tags or name badges.

The Power Within Name Tags

Every person considers their name to be an important part of their identity. Name Tags are a tool allowing the creation of a culture of respect and recognition during conversations and interpersonal interactions.

Have you noticed that name tags are everywhere? Employees wear them in department stores, restaurants and many other business environments. Attendees wear them at conventions, conferences and other meetings.

Typically the power within name tags is acknowledged as a professional and friendly way to support communication and associate someone with a company or organization. Many companies use name tags to help customers identify their employees and as a tool that promotes their brand identity. This employee communication helps to improve customer care.

And everyone wears them for the same reason: to identify themselves to others around them.

One of the most powerful things about name tags is that they provide outstanding balance and uniformity. For an organization to succeed, all employees need to feel that they are part of a larger community that values their services. Personal identification, such as name tags, allows everyone to feel their individuality and be part of a larger group.

Name tags are part of many people’s daily lives. The power within name tags is actually quite simple. By providing personal identification, each person can feel their individuality and yet be part of a larger group.

Another great thing about the power of name tags is that they create a warm, inviting atmosphere wherever they are worn. Name tags can help people feel welcome when they don’t know anyone in a group or attend an event.

Name tags also provide confidence to conference or meeting attendees. Introductions feel less intimidating when people can call each other by their given names, and this encourages the networking that is so important at these events.

The reality is that name tags don’t have to be expensive or fancy to be powerful. When used appropriately, name tags help to build community. The power within name tags is real. So, put one on today!

We offer an almost endless variety of name tags to meet any need.

Introducing: Conference Name Tags

New products are always an exciting time here in our office. Whether it is name tags, name plates or any other personal identification, we are always trying to keep up to date on our customer’s needs and possible want lists. Part of this process is to also keep up with the trends in the personalized identification business.

This month we would like to introduce you to CONFERENCE NAME TAGS!

Conference Name Tags are a great solution for any meeting planner’s need for inexpensive name badges. Instead of spending time printing inserts and stuffing vinyl name badge holders, we print attendees names on custom laminated badges. An experienced designer will work with you to design a custom badge.

And as always, we will maintain your layout and order information to make it easy to order name tags for your next meeting, seminar or conference.

Event Identification

Between conventions and conferences, the last thing you need to worry about is personal identification. While adhesive name badges are super easy to deal with, they can also be informal. And sometimes traditional name tags are just a bit too much, and possibly too expensive. While we have many choices to meet every need, this new product provides even further options.

Each conference tag is printed on a heavy card stock for durability and then sealed with lamination. This makes all the name tags have a professional, finished look. These name tags have three available sizes and the larger two have a choice or horizontal or vertical orientations.

Conference name tags come with several fastener choices. Much like other name tags, use magnetic fasteners, swivel bulldog clips or even pins. Try having a hole punched in the top of larger tags and hang them on lanyards.

2.25x3.5 inch Conference Name Tags — 2.25×3.5 inches

3x4 inch Conference Name Tags — 3×4 inches

1.25x3 inch Conference Name Tags — 1.25×3 inches

Every detail you need…

With a low minimum order quantity at 10, Conference Name Tags are affordable and easy to order. And, as with most of our products, we offer quantity discounts on each size to make these name tags even more affordable for your events.

Add logos, graphics and text to each name tag. Remember that branding at conferences is important for any company or organization. When an event is well organized and branded, it essentially guarantees a good impression. Your event’s first impression is sure to leave a lasting impact on attendees. Whether your conference is big or small, the overall attendee experience needs to be good enough for them to want to come back the next time.

No matter your choice for conference, convention or event name tags, make sure to find something that truly meets your needs. Conference name tags are a perfect solution to meet any need and still provide professionalism.

Conference Name Tags are printed in full color, and come in three sizes.

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People Who Wear Name Tags

From politicians to office managers, all people wear name tags!

While traditionally people wear name tags in the work place or at a convention, some wear them to other events such as conferences and horse races. From babies and pets to famous people, name tags can be seen everywhere!

From Scott Ginsberg, “People wear name tags more often than you think. The majority of retail establishments, stores and other social gatherings require name tags for several purposes. Sometimes it’s for security. Other name tags are solely for identification. But simply stated, people wear name tags for one reason: so other people can use their names for friendlier, more personable service and conversation.”

Recently even Prince William and his wife Catherine were even spotted wearing name tags! They were sporting the bright purple name tags at the recent, and annual, Royal Ascot (a five-day social horse racing event). Rather than keeping with traditional first and last names, they were labeled with “HRH (His/Her Royal Highness) The Duke/Duchess of Cambridge.”

Prince William and Catherine Duchess of Cambridge along with James Meade people who wear name tags at Royal Ascot Photo Chris Jackson - Getty Images

Titles are often used in office settings or in retail environments, thus making managers and head staff stand out a bit more from other employees. Titles are also handy during a conference or convention to separate attendees from staff. Staff can range from the workers and servers to speakers and presenters. While typically titles are kept brief, remember to not sell anyone short when using their title on a name tag or name badge.

So, what other people wear name tags? Even politicians have been known to wear a name tag. Typically it has a support message along with their name and title encouraging the viewer to remember their cause as well as their name.

Another person who might wear a name tag is: YOU!
Have you ever worn a name tag for a job or other purpose? If so, where and when?

Something to always remember about name tags:

“A person’s name is the sweetest sound they will hear in any language. When you use their names, you will make them feel appreciated, welcome and important. Maybe it’s printed on a plastic clip. Maybe it’s written on a paper name tag. Even if it hangs from a lanyard, stares you in the face, look at it, and SAY IT!” exclaims Scott Ginsberg.

3 Steps: Choosing Your Name Tag Size

Do you ever ask what should be on your name tag? How about what size a name tag should be?

Every name tag is unique! However, there are a lot of components to each name tag. From a name or title to a logo or image, making sure you have the correct amount of space, and name tag size, for all your information can be tricky. Here’s a quick guide on how to make sure that your name tags are the right ones for you.

So, let’s get started.

The first part of this process is to determine what you actually need on your name tag. Sometimes these are as obvious as a name, title or company logo. And sometimes you need a little bit more for the name tag to be as unique as yourself. We offer several selections for material and color choices.

Once you’ve decided what needs to go on your name tag, you need to choose a size. This is where it might get a bit tricky. Choosing the right size is key to making sure you completed the first step properly. And we’re here to make sure the idea in your head matches the finished product. Remember, it may not always be a direct path to the choice you need to make.

The name tag size should be chosen so that all of the contents fit on it comfortably. If the name tag looks crowded, consider moving up to a larger size. If the name tag looks like it could fit quite a bit more text on it, consider moving down to a slightly smaller size.

The three components most considered when making your name tags are: logos, names and titles. The more components you want to include on your name tags, the bigger the name tag should be. Make sure to also take into consideration how large the logo is or how long the name/title is.

Titles are generally done in a slightly smaller font than the names, but go too small and it won’t be legible. If someone’s title is too long, it can be broken up into multiple lines on top of each other. If this is the case, the name tag will need to be taller.

Remember that someone will be wearing these name tags so you don’t want to make them too large. Consider carefully what you need to include to make each name tag the most useful.

To make it a bit easier, simply review this information every time you need to update your name tag and you can’t go wrong.

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(Infographic courtesy of: Melanie Bunch, Graphic Artist, Coller Industries Incorporated.)