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The Good, the Bad & the Awesome Part of Spending Money on Corporate Gifts & Clothing in South Africa.

To write or not to write – Why Pen & Paper Will Never Go Out of Fashion
And why giving a Journal & Pen is the best gift you can give I

How an Office Wardrobe Improves Productivity
Productivity is often influenced by factors we don’t immediately notice — including clothing and the

Branded Office Wear: Brand Power or Budget Drain
The Value of the 5th P in Marketing Nobody would blame you for thinking that

2025 Corporate Clothing & Gifts Year in Review✨
As 2025 comes to a close, we want to celebrate the unwavering support that we

The Ultimate Year-End Gift Collection
Struggling to Find the Perfect Christmas Gifts? We’ve Got You Covered! Are you running out

Hoppla Branded Merchandise: Build Your Brand – Boost Your Income
The Ultimate Growth and Sales Booster in 2026 The year 2025 might be on its

Brand Style Guide: The Best Gift for your Brand in 2026
If there is one thing that I have learned in the 30+ years that I

The Ultimate Custom Made Laptop Sleeve Gift
7 Reasons to Order Hoppla Custom Laptop Sleeves from addShine as Company Year-End Gifts Let’s

Why Invest in Custom Branded Hoppla Cooler Bags?
Let’s face it, business is tough, and the team at addShine knows this fact very

The 101 on Altitude Workwear
At AddShine, we know that choosing the right workwear isn’t just about looking sharp (though

Why should Alex Varga Corporate Gifts be on my shopping list?
When it comes to elevating your company’s branding through corporate gifts, Alex Varga stands out

SABS Acid-Resistant Flame-Retardant Jackets
Safety, Quality, and Trusted Local Manufacturing Protective workwear, with safety and reliability at the top

Why Hoppla Are Perfect Year-End Gifts for Loyal Clients
It might feel unreal, but year-end is around the corner, and with it comes the

Should we spend our Marketing Budget on National Braai Day?
Let’s face it. Money’s too tight to mention, so why on earth should we spend

The Perfect Branded Golf Day Shirt
Unless you have copious amounts of money to burn, choosing the perfect Golf Day Shirt

Brand New Energy for Your Brand
I don’t know about you, but I believe that after a long and cold winter,

Last Minute Women’s Day Corporate Gift Ideas
Women’s Day is around the corner, and if you have not ordered your Women’s Day

AddShine’s Guide to Wacky Worldwide Celebration Days
A Wacky Gift a Day, Makes the Winter Go Away South African winter can sometimes

How to keep up with the Joneses in Business
US-Basic Corporate Clothing – #1 Value for Money Let’s face it. We all want to

7 Reasons to Choose Altitude Clothing for Your Brand
When choosing corporate clothing for your company, we at addShine believe that Altitude Clothing is

Andy Cartwright Corporate Gifts – For the Gift Connoisseur
Before I was introduced to the Andy Cartwright Corporate Gift range, I used to think

Urban Terrain Clothing – The Best of Both Worlds
Have you ever come across a brand that makes you so excited that you just

What colour should I choose for my company brand?
Whether you are a brand new company or considering rebranding, the colours you use in

Brand New Urban Terrain Clothing Range
Get your brand in the outdoors If you know the addShine girls, you would know

Fact or Fiction? Colourful Corporate Winter Clothing can put employees in Peak State.
The Influence of Choosing Colourful Corporate Winter Clothing over Traditional Professional Colours Choosing corporate clothing

Corporate Gifts: The Best Printing Option
“What is the best printing option for our next corporate gifts?” This is a question

FREE WEBINAR: The 101 on Corporate Clothing & Gift Branding
Do you need to order your company’s corporate gifts & clothing but would appreciate guidance

Exclusive Corporate Gift Idea #1: Artisanal Hand Balm with Essential Oils
Finding exclusive corporate gifts for your company that are also super affordable is the number

Return on Impression: The Super Power of Corporate Clothing and Gifts?
I still remember some chilly winter braais where my husband stood by the fire with

Branded Handmade Tallow Balm as a Corporate Gift Idea
addShine is super proud to announce that our handmade Tallow Balm with essential oils is

Are you suffering from creativity burnout?
The 101 on Building Creative Brand Stories Through Your Corporate Gifts Have you ever experienced

Branded Travel Mugs: Double Wall or Vacuum?
Branded travel mugs might just be the trick to get your company’s name on everyone’s

How To Choose between Winter Jackets for your Team
Yes, winter in Johannesburg and surrounding areas is upon us and you have decided to

Taking your Brand for a Coffee Run
I had the pleasure of joining a Plato Coffee Run last week. The funny part

Should you invest in branded jackets for your company?
The colder months of our South African calendar are around the corner, and it is

The Art of Using Corporate Gifts to Expand Your Conference Story
Turning Your Conference into an Unforgettable Event Where does the choice of corporate gifts fit