Dear Diary, As we write this passage, it is December 3rd, 2025. We had our first snowfall here in New England, and while some of you might be thinking “awe, how magical!” …it wasn’t. Staying true to honest New England weather, it down poured shortly after the snowfall, making the roads slushy, icy, and, well …miserable to drive on. All this to say – we are day one into what feels like is about to be the LONGEST WINTER EVER. " Waaa", they cry, as they bundle up and place a ver

When you go to a tradeshow, what do you see…immediately? When your tired traveling eyes set their gaze upon the tradeshow floor and you take a hefty look around, what catches your pupils? Booths. That’s right. Banners, Booth, and table throws…OH MY! The same fabric, hardware, and setup that all your competitors, comrades, and cohorts are doing. Not to mention have you ever tried to set up this display at an event and questioned if you should have paid closer attention in phys

A new year means one thing in the world of high-performing teams: SKO season . Sales Kickoffs are the spark that sets the tone for the year—your moment to rally the team, align on strategy, and build unstoppable momentum. And while the agenda, speakers, and content matter, there’s one element that quietly (and sometimes loudly) makes your SKO unforgettable: the swag . At NorthPoint, we say it all the time— swag is strategy.  When used intentionally, it shows appreciation, dee

You know it and we know it…there are two types of people in this world: those who might think they have their sh*t together and those who have been introduced to the brand Timbuk2 . Founded in the sunny, bright, and lively city of San Francisco by a bike messenger who probably had thighs of concrete and steel, as well as zero patience for flimsy/suck-y bags. Timbuk2 has spent years (decades…that’s a lot of years) engineering gear that survives an “on-the-move” type of life in

Please (and we mean PLEASE) forgive us for what we are about to say… Winter is upon us. * Queue the internal scream from the fiery pits of your lungs* . We know it’s a tough reality to accept. The sun sets at (what feels like) noon, we arise from our slumber from our work alarm only to see our own breath, have to preheat our vehicles, and the puffer jacket (that you put away in celebration what feels like just a week ago) is making a fresh appearance to the outside world. Sum

Good GOD… we know you’ve all been there. You’re on the road, juggling 3000 different devices, searching for a charger like your life depends on it, and praying to the lord in heaven your laptop can hang on for dear life for “just one more email” to your boss letting him know you missed your flight (for the second time today), there is no availability at any of the local hotels so it’s looking like the airport floor tonight, every electronic you own is on E, and you made a pit

It’s TIME! It’s time for what? It’s time to let your personality step to the front. Drop the polite, and be the real you—lean into the weird and out-of-pocket way of life, it’s okay! Haven’t you ever heard, “no two snowflakes are alike”? Well, neither are people (some of you might argue about the concept of twins, but even they have differences). Our point is, not everyone will fit in the same mold, so quit trying to be a walking fish when you were born to swim. Okay, well, a

When you’re looking for high-impact swag, budget-friendly event giveaways, brand promotions or field-marketing kits, the right sticker format can make all the difference. At NorthPoint, we carry a full spectrum of custom-sticker options, from affordable workhorses to premium show-pieces. Below is a breakdown of each format, what makes it unique, and when we recommend to use it! 1) Classic Die-Cut Stickers What they are:  These are full-color vinyl stickers cut to the exact cu

Mary Poppins, we know you have that one-of-a-kind bag that goes on endlessly and for eternity. GIRL, the amount that you pull from the bottomless pit is insane… spill the tea/kiss and tell… where can we get one?! Marc Jacobs, we see you and that trending The Tote Bag… that’s $450. Biggest sigh in the world. It is a humbling experience to open your wallet and watch the flies come out of the cash pocket or feel like you have to work a double shift bartending to even just breath