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How Hot is a Mascot Suit?
- May 28, 2021
- By Admin : Hogtown Mascots
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“Is it hot in there?” It’s probably the most common question asked about mascot suits. Whether you’ve just purchased a costume or considering getting one, you should fully know what to expect once you step into a mascot for the first time. Heat is probably the main factor you’ll encounter, so in this post we […]
Read MoreEverything You Need to Know About Mascot Recycling
- March 31, 2021
- By Admin : Hogtown Mascots
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When is it time to recycle your mascot costume? After years of being the happiest chipmunk for your high school sports team or working the stage as a singing slice of grapefruit for the top fruit beverage company in the region, it might be time to retire that character. Over time, even the best-made mascot […]
Read MoreHigh School Mascots as a Tool to Inspire Learning
- March 31, 2021
- By Admin : Hogtown Mascots
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Long gone are the days of live farm animal high school mascots being stolen in sitcoms by the rival high school sports team (seriously, what was that about?). Today, high schools all over the country now opt for the arguably more versatile, and harder to steal mascot costume. Sure, they may be less realistic, but […]
Read MoreWhy You Should Avoid Cheap Mascot Costumes
- March 23, 2021
- By Admin : Hogtown Mascots
- Views : 1109 views
Your mascot costume will be a vibrant symbol of your organization! It embodies all your brand values while telling your story. It may be overwhelming trying to choose the right provider to design and create your organization’s mascot (especially if you’ve let your imagination run wild and have a complex vision in mind!). The truth […]
Read MoreDo You Need Mascot Accessories?
- March 4, 2021
- By Admin : Hogtown Mascots
- Views : 913 views
We’ve all put together a killer outfit, only to find that it was missing that special something to truly complete the look. Often, the missing piece of the puzzle was an accessory! Accessories can add style and originality to a mascot costume. They can also help to define your branding if they are integrated into […]
Read MoreTips for Choosing the Best Mascot Performer
- January 29, 2021
- By Admin : Hogtown Mascots
- Views : 1290 views
So you’ve just unpacked your brand new mascot costume – now what? Your next important step is choosing the best mascot performer to meet the needs of your organization. Recruiting the right performer can be challenging; they have ‘big’ shoes to fill to effectively represent your school, team or company. Donning a mascot costume can […]
Read MoreUsing Mascots as a Tool to Educate
- January 28, 2021
- By Admin : Hogtown Mascots
- Views : 1830 views
Mascots are incredibly versatile and can add value to in a variety of ways. One notable way that mascots can provide value is as educational tools to capture the attention of children and adults alike. Mascots can serve as effective educators for any topic – whether it’s health, safety, or an environmental cause. A relatable […]
Read MorePowerplay! Ranking Our Favourite NHL Mascots of All Time
- January 8, 2021
- By Admin : Hogtown Mascots
- Views : 1006 views
Mascots have been part of the NHL for many years. Most hockey fans would agree that mascots are as integral to the game as the players. Over the years, NHL teams have adopted different types of mascots to reflect their team’s spirit and the organization they represent. Some NHL mascots are cuddly and cute, while […]
Read More5 Iconic Brand Mascot Transformations
- January 7, 2021
- By Admin : Hogtown Mascots
- Views : 954 views
Mascots can be traced back decades in the marketplace of goods, services, entertainment, and ideas. They were first introduced in sporting events to entertain and excite the spectators. For the most part, mascots were fictional characters in different types of outfits. Later, animals were introduced to intensify the rivalry and competitive spirit between different sports […]
Read More5 Ways to Integrate Your Mascot into Your Holiday Campaign
- December 7, 2020
- By Admin : Hogtown Mascots
- Views : 1009 views
It is that time of year again; you blinked, and the next thing you know, we’re deep into the holiday season. The holiday season is an opportune time for businesses to generate revenues and for non-profit organisations to make a seasonal push for donations. Companies and charities usually employ holiday campaigns to build brand awareness, […]
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