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How Much Do Branded USB Sticks Cost? A UK Pricing Guide for 2026
Few questions are asked more often by UK marketing teams, event organisers, and procurement managers than this one: how much do branded…
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USB Drives for Wedding Photographers: The Complete UK Guide for 2026
For wedding photographers in the United Kingdom, the way images are delivered to a client is as much a part of the…
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Branded Power Banks in 2026: The Complete Buyer’s Guide for UK Businesses
Few promotional products match the everyday utility of a branded power bank. In a world where smartphones, tablets, and laptops are essential…
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How to Choose the Best Promotional USB Drives for Your Business in 2026
Promotional USB drives remain one of the most effective physical marketing tools available to UK businesses. Unlike disposable flyers or forgettable pens,…
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USB-C vs USB-A Promotional Drives: Which Should Your Business Choose in 2026?
The landscape of branded USB flash drives is shifting. With the European Union’s Common Charger Directive now mandating USB-C across most consumer…
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Eco-Friendly Branded USB Drives: A Buyer’s Guide for Sustainable Corporate Gifting
Sustainability is no longer a niche consideration in corporate procurement. It is a baseline expectation. The majority of UK businesses now factor…
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How to Choose Branded USB Sticks for Trade Shows and Corporate Events in the UK
Trade shows and corporate events remain among the most effective opportunities for UK businesses to build brand visibility and generate leads. The…
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Why USB Flash Drive Prices Are Rising in 2025 – What It Means for Your Business
The year 2025 has brought one of the most dramatic shifts the storage industry has seen in over a decade. Prices for…
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Branded USB Drives vs Cloud Storage: Why Promotional USB Sticks Still Deliver Results in 2026
Updated on 19 April 2026 Cloud storage has transformed the way businesses share files. Google Drive, Dropbox, and WeTransfer have made it…
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Good News for Our U.S. Customers: No Import Tariffs on USB Flash Drives from the UK!
If you’re a business based in the United States and you’re ordering custom branded USB flash drives from us here in the…
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A Guide to Measuring the ROI of Your Promotional Product Campaigns
Measuring the ROI (Return on Investment) of your promotional product campaigns is crucial if you want to understand the effectiveness of the…
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Promotional USB Drives for Marketing: 10 High-Impact Strategies That Drive B2B Results
Updated on 19 April 2026 In an era dominated by digital advertising and fleeting social media impressions, promotional USB drives remain one…
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7 of the Best Trade Show & Conference Giveaway Ideas
The ideal trade show giveaway has changed considerably over the last few years. Largely influenced by a change in the corporate gifting…
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New Year, New Merch: A Guide to Promotional Products in 2024
Recent research has shown us that a strong promotional products marketing strategy is one of the most potent and effective ways of…
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Christmas Gifts for Your Gadget Loving Team
It’s almost that time of the year again, which means now is the perfect time to think about the gifts you’d like…
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Best Business Gifts for Autumn
Are you looking for the next innovative promotional item to send out to clients or colleagues? Seeking out the perfect promotional item…
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Best Ideas for Freshers Week Freebies
A major attraction for students starting at universities across the country, freshers’ fairs provide businesses with a fantastic opportunity to connect with…
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7 of the Best Back to School Promotional Items
Even though the summer break is only just beginning, there will be many students out there, whether primary or secondary, college or…
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Why Choose Promotional Business Gifts for the Summer Season?
We all love the summer months; when the days are longer, and we can unwind and simply relax with family and friends.…
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Event Swag Bag Ideas Your Attendees Will Love
These days, it’s not so easy to think of swag bag ideas for your next conference, giveaway or event. After all, how…
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Eco-Friendly Promotional Products to Consider for Your Brand
We live in an environmentally conscious world, where more consumers and partners are keen to do business with companies that showcase a…
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How to Measure USB Data Transfer Speeds
The term USB is an acronym for “Universal Serial Bus”. The “bus” refers to a circuit connection that is used to transmit…
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How to Use a USB Drive to Lock and Unlock your PC
Much of our lives are now played out in a digital realm, and when you consider some of the personal information, let…
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USB Data Packets Explained
USB data packets play an intrinsic role in USB communication protocols. When a device is attached via a USB port, whether that…
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My USB is Corrupted and Unreadable on Windows: How Do I Fix It?
If you’ve recently plugged in your USB drive into your Windows device, and you’re greeted with the following error message: There’s a…
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What is Wear Leveling?
Wear leveling is a means to prolong the lifespan of a range of erasable storage devices which utilise flash memory. These devices…
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Latest iPhone Rumoured to Utilise Restricted USB-C Port
The latest iPhone, the 15 model, is expected to be much faster, sleeker and ultimately more expensive, according to the latest industry…
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How to Use Promotional Products to Enhance Your Marketing Strategy
The online world has certainly taken the limelight when it comes to marketing a business, but the question is, are there still…
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What is Windows ReadyBoost & How Does it Work?
In 2007, Microsoft unveiled a brand new disk caching feature, known as ReadyBoost which was initially intended to make Windows Vista’s operating…
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How Long Can a USB Stick Hold Your Data?
Flash drives have been a familiar presence in our everyday lives for almost as long as many of us can remember, even…
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Data Blocker & Why You Need One
If you ever find your smart battery running low, then public charging ports can really be your saviour. But using these charging…
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How to Encrypt a USB Flash Drive
Do you use your Branded USB Stick to store and transport data, some of which may be of a sensitive nature. But,…
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Top 5 Corporate Xmas Gift Ideas
With the festive season just around the corner, now is a great time to start sending out both memorable and thoughtful corporate…
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How Flash Drives Are Made
On the outside USB drives are simple looking devices, which many of us are very familiar with using. This familiarity is…
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How to Fix a Water Damaged USB Flash Drive
Most flash drives are designed to be incredibly small and portable. While this is great for the most part, it means they…
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EU Votes for Standardised Phone Chargers Across Europe
We look at how the USB 2024 changeover may impact some of the big brands The European Parliament has now officially voted…
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6 Ways to Fix Slow USB Transfer Speeds in Windows
If you’ve just purchased a new branded USB, or indeed any other kind of USB device and noticed incredibly slow read and…
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USB Saying It’s Full When It’s Not: Why is This Happening?
USB drives are one of the most trustworthy and reliable means of holding and transferring data, however, as with any electronic device,…
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Best USB Sticks as Wedding Favours
Are you one of those happy couples planning to tie the knot this year? Just when you think you have everything sorted?…
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macOS Monterey USB Bug Fixes
If you rely heavily on USB drives, don’t upgrade to macOS Monterey! Why? There have been countless cases of USB Hubs, SSD’s…
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Things to note of when placing your USB order
We produce over a million branded USB drives each year for a vast array of customers, from photographers, and small start-ups to international…
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Top 4 Branded Tech products to make working from home easy
Covid-19 has affected all of our lives in many different ways. The past year has been challenging to say the least and…
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USB Guide: Versions, Connections & Standards
As the name suggests, the Universal Serial Port or USB is a widely used standard implemented in a wide variety of…
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Branded USB Sticks Buyer’s Guide: What UK Businesses Need to Know Before Ordering
Updated on 6 April 2026 Ordering branded USB sticks for a promotional campaign, corporate event, or client gift should be straightforward. In…
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How Many Times Can I Reuse My USB Flash Drive?
It’s a question, we’re often asked here, at USB Makers, “how many times can I reuse my branded USB flash drive?” USB…
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Power Bank Safety Guide
Modern gadgetry is power-hungry, and our increasingly busy lifestyles mean that a dead battery can leave us completely detached from our personal,…
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Best Promotional Products for Universities
According to statistics from Universities UK, during 2017-18 there were 2.34 million students studying in the UK at higher education institutions. If…
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How Does a Flash Drive Work and What’s Inside It?
Branded USB drives are relatively simple devices on the outside; compact and easy to operate, which is why it’s so easy to…
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Common Mistakes Small Businesses Make with Promotional Products
Unlike other more popular and expensive forms of marketing, promotional products can serve pretty much any purpose you need them to, and…
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Do Business Giveaways Work?
With so many businesses focusing their efforts solely online, it’s easy to neglect other opportunities that are available to promote a company…
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How Much Do You Know About Data Security? – Infographic
We recently conducted a study whereby we asked business professionals and owners how much they knew about their data and its security.…
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What’s the Best Promotional Merchandise Investment?
The use of promotional merchandise can have countless positive impacts on your brand, effectively complementing its overall marketing strategy. Branding your company’s…
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What are OTG USB Drives?
The Rhea USB drive is a graceful branded USB stick featuring a smooth, curved metallic body that fits comfortably in the hand…
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USB Flash Drive Price Increase
The past few days have seen a rapid increase in the price of USB flash drives and unfortunately, it doesn’t seem like…
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How secure are UK businesses?
We recently conducted an independent study that suggests most of the general population are worried about their personal or financial data being…
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Trendy promotional products for summer 2019
Regardless of your brand, there is always a promotional item available that is relevant to your business or industry that reiterates what…
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Personalised USB Sticks for Wedding Photographers
The Wooden Block USB drive is a distinctive branded USB stick crafted from natural wood, offering an eco-friendly alternative to standard plastic…
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USB Flash Drive Data Preloading
After spending time choosing the right Custom USB flash drive to suit your branding, making sure your logo looks on point, and…
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Top 5 Personalised USB Flash Drives For Photographers
Personalised USB flash drives are increasingly becoming the go-to for photographers when supplying photos for weddings, engagements and other special events. They…
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What can we expect from USB 4.0
The need for greater speed and capacity is more important than ever, with the digital world ensuring that we need to keep…
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History of the USB Flash Drive
USB Sticks have had a long and winding road over the past 30 years, with multiple types of flash chips, it is…
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Price for Low Capacity NAND Flash Drives Increases
The price of USB Memory sticks changes almost daily, partly because they are traded as a commodity, much like oil is. More…
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Trade Show and Exhibition Free Giveaways
The Titan USB drive is a sturdy branded USB stick built with a solid aluminium body that delivers durability and a weighty,…
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3D NAND Chips – The future of the USB Flash Drive?
The advancements in technology over the past century have been absolutely astounding. In the past thirty years alone we’ve seen smartphones, fitness…
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Inside our USB Factory & Printing Process
When you purchase our branded USBs on our Standard 10 working day service, they will be made and printed in our factory…
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Branded Encrypted USB Drives Now Available!
More than 20 million USB drives are lost or stolen each year, which can cause major security breaches if the data held…
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USB Flash Drives as Leaver’s Gifts
As the end of the school year approaches, the time to say goodbye to friends and teachers becomes inevitable. Whether it is…
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Why Choose A Power Bank For Your Next Promotional Giveaway?
Whether you’re constantly on the go and never have the time to charge your devices, or simply need a quick top up,…
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What is USB 3.0?
First introduced in the 1990s, the humble branded USB stick has become an essential everyday item in both work and home life…
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The Royal Wedding Comes Up Trumps!
As the royal wedding fast approaches, the nation waits with baited breath to find out what style of dress Meghan Markle will wear,…
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The Many Uses for Promotional USB Wristbands
Increasingly popular with schools and youth groups, USB wristbands are a great way to help with identity on trips and excursions as…
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Why Choose a Custom PVC USB Flash Drive?
Struggling to find the perfect branding opportunity? Why not have a unique branded USB that suits your company and promotional needs perfectly!…
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USB Memory Sticks as Promotional Gifts
Promotional giveaways are an innovative and fun way to increase brand awareness and customer loyalty. But choosing the right piece of merchandise…
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About USB Memory Sticks – Universal Serial Bus
USB Flash Drives (also known as a memory stick or pen drive)A flash drive is a compact storage device that is used…
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USB Sticks And How To Use Them For Promotions
USB flash drives can be used for a wide range of purposes, for a company you might want to give away a…
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A Guide to GDPR Compliance and USB drives
No matter who you are, you will have likely heard about the imminent introduction of GDPR on 25th May 2018. But, what…
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The Main Benefits of USB 3.0
A USB 3.0 interface can significantly reduce storage and transfer times for external hard drives, USB drives, and camera memory cards, which…
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What are the different grades of USB Flash Drives?
You may have heard the term A Grade Chip when talking about USB Flash drives. Most people think this is a generic…
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How to look after your USB Memory Stick
Saving data or photos on a USB Flash Drive is a convenient way to transfer files between devices or access important information…
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Why do USB Memory Stick Prices Fluctuate
Why do Branded USB Memory Stick prices fluctuate? Something we are always being asked by our customers. There are many reasons why…
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Our Top 5 Most Unusual USB Flash Drives
While most people see USB flash drives as a mundane necessity that simply stores and looks after our completed hard work, at…
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How to Create a Stand Out On-Boarding Pack
A bit like your first day at school, starting a new job is a nerve-racking experience, and no doubt takes you back…
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The Freelancers Guide to Success
It’s estimated that in the UK there are 4.63 million workers who are self-employed, and with £30 billion added to UK GDP…
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The Top Signs It’s Time to Rebrand Your Business
In today’s fast-paced environment, it truly is a case of ‘adapt or die’. To some, this may mean, adjusting working hours to…
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The Worst Time My Phone Battery Died
Sometimes, the universe has our back. Maybe it’s a bit of karma dished out your way, maybe you’ve been practicing mantras or…
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Business Branding – The Experts Have Their Say
Business branding is often talked about, but its true value is frequently overlooked. If branding isn’t necessarily where your expertise lay, then…
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B2B Trade Show Case Study – Digital Impact
Exhibiting at a trade show is a costly expense for any business and can often be one of the most expensive marketing…
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Five Lessons to Learn About Trade Shows
Exhibiting at trade shows is a fantastic way to showcase your products and generate new business. However, if they are not done…
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Networking Etiquette – The Most Annoying Habits to Avoid
It’s an undeniable fact that if you’re looking to grow your business, at some point you will have to attend a networking…
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A Lesson in Branding – What You Can Learn from the World’s Best Brands
As the world of business becomes more consumer-centric; we all want to know how our branding can communicate the fact that we…
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10 Reasons Your Business Needs Branded USB’s
USBs have long been a popular choice for many businesses and they still continue to prove their dominance with many people using…
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The Magic Formula for Marketing your Business on a Budget
Let’s be completely honest right now, as a small business you’ll be watching your bottom line with the eye of an eagle,…
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The Top 10 Branding Mistakes to Avoid
Thanks to the very visual industry we work in, we know that when it comes to a company’s branding, it can prove…
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The Bloggers Gadget Guide
Whether you’re a blogging newbie or have been in the game since the beginning it’s likely you’ll have an essential kit that…
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How the Simple USB has changed Computing
In the digital world we now live in, we can sometimes take for granted the technology at our fingertips but if we…
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How to create a password-protected (encrypted) disk image
Creating a disk image or a copy of the entire contents of your hard drive, DVD, or CD can be a life…
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What’s The Secret to Plugging in My USB the Right Way Around?
We have all been there – we are sat at a desk, we have a USB stick, we plug it in and it…
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How To Promote Your Music (In A Way That Hasn’t Been Done To Death)
The summer festivals are fast approaching and if your band hasn’t quite made the cut in terms of making it onto one…
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Promotional USB Memory Sticks History I: The Origins
What are USBs? When were they developed? When did they start being used in the mainstream? These are all questions I hope…
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Beverage Promotion with Personalized USB Memory Sticks
Personalised USB Sticks are becoming increasingly popular as a way of promoting a new, or equally, long-standing brand, being practical for both…
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Portable Portfolios: Branded USB Memory Sticks for Photography Promotion
An important part of getting clients is ensuring the services of your company can be seen, this is, especially when you’re in…
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Printed USB Flash Drives for Schools
A great way to encourage your school to get working at home is providing your students with Printed USB Flash Drives. Giving greater…
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Brand Association with Novelty Printed USB Memory Sticks
If you have a product-specific company, having a matching USB can help. USB Maker’s range of Novelty USB Sticks can offer just that. Pencils,…
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Cost Effective Solutions with Twister Memory Sticks
Often budget can be an important factor when it comes to your advertising campaign, however, a cost-effective solution could be Twister Memory Sticks.…
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Six Data Ideas for Your Printed USB Memory Sticks
Uploading Data onto your Printed USB Sticks is an often-forgotten bonus of having your USBs printed with us. As standard, we offer…
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Branded Memory Sticks for Lectures & Seminars
If presentations are made regularly in your company, it may beneficial for your employees to provide them with a Branded USB Memory Sticks.…
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How USB Sticks Can Help When Your Media Hobby Becomes Your Media Enterprise
Often when your media passion becomes your media job, the most challenging and important part is proving what you can do as…
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Metal USB Keys: Professional and Alternative
Metal USB Sticks from USB Makers’ are best known for their unique metal finish, however USB Makers’ metal series are not just restricted…
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Getting Your Indie Game Out There with Printed USB Memory Sticks
Creating an independent game can be an uphill struggle, with graphics, music and story to think about, not to mention all of…
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Twister USB Drives: Space Conscious Design
Having regular access to your data can be imperative, especially on a busy day at work. It’s for this reason that it’s…
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Logo Printed Memory Sticks for the Modern DJ
Carrying around your entire music collection can be bothersome for anyone, especially if you’re a DJ with an extensive music collection that…
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Personalised USB Flash Drives & Pre-Loaded Data
One of the many additional services we offer for Personalised USB Flash Drives is the ability to upload data. Whilst often overlooked,…
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The Future of Custom Flash Drives
USB Technology has come a long way, with Custom Flash Drives being the new must-have accessory for any consumer in the digital age. USB…
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The Last of Us – Press Kit – USB
One of our most existing jobs to date has to be supplying the USB for the Press Kit of the most awaited…
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Pantone Matched Promotional USB Shell
You have decided you would like a promotional product…correct. Your company has swayed towards Custom Printed USB Drives …correct. You would like your order…
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Key Style Promotional USB Flash Drive
What is the key to the success of your company? Do you want to have the opportunity to promote your company in…
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Promotional USB Flash Drives for Schools, Colleges and Universities
How successful is your school? Can you foresee the future of your college? Maybe your university is strolling along ‘ok’…but do you…
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Promotional USB Flash Drive Accessories
Does your personalised USB drive look plain and a ‘tad’ bit lonely? Does the USB appear as if there is something missing? An accessory…
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T Shirt Style Promotional USB Flash Drives
What a phenomenal victory for Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday as they attained a glorious win over Liverpool at White Hart Lane! A…
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Toshiba and SanDisk Factory
So it has been 6 days since the 10 meter tsunami wave came crashing down on the eastern coast of Japan, causing…
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