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Top 5 Uses for Custom Mascots
- November 13, 2014
- By Admin : Hogtown Mascots
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Top 5 Uses for Custom Mascots A company or team mascot can be great for morale, and can help get attention when you need it most. Whether you’re trying to stir up publicity for a promotion, awareness of your brand, charity event or big game, a fun, colorful and friendly mascot can make a huge […]
Read MoreConvincing Your Boss You Need a Mascot
- November 6, 2014
- By Admin : Hogtown Mascots
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Convincing your boss that you need a mascot to represent your company might not be the easiest thing to do. Still, once you have some co-workers on your side and once you’ve let your boss moll it over for a bit, there is no way they won’t be able to go for your idea! Mascots […]
Read More7 Safety Tips for Your Custom Mascot
- October 23, 2014
- By Admin : Hogtown Mascots
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Acting as a custom mascot can be a fun and rewarding experience, but can also be a challenging and tiring experience that puts performers at risk of various issues ranging from injuries to heat exhaustion. However, simply by following basic safety precautions, you can protect your performers and allow them to have an enjoyable, comfortable […]
Read More5 Things to Consider When It Comes to Custom Mascot Design
- October 16, 2014
- By Admin : Hogtown Mascots
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A mascot is a great solution to increase the recognition of your brand, better identify with your consumers and help people remember who you are. Plus, a really good mascot just looks plain cool! Before you can start using a mascot to help enhance your brand, however, you need to have it designed. This design […]
Read MoreHow To Take Care Of Your Mascot
- October 9, 2014
- By Admin : Hogtown Mascots
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Just like a piece of clothing, a mascot has to be cleaned every so often. But you can’t just throw everything in the laundry and wash it with your jeans, and we highly recommend against dry cleaning because the chemicals can damage the material. Mascot care isn’t very complicated, but we do recommend you consult […]
Read MoreHow to Choose the Right Mascot
- October 2, 2014
- By Admin : Hogtown Mascots
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Choosing a mascot is one of the most important decisions your company will make because it will become the face of your company. A good one can draw a lot of attention and make your company stand out in people’s minds. A bad one, on the other hand, can leave people confused or make life […]
Read MoreFeelin’ Hot, Hot, Hot?
- December 12, 2013
- By Admin : Hogtown Mascots
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ARE MASCOT COSTUMES HOT? The simple answer is YES! Many people believe that there is some magical way to avoid being hot and not sweating inside a mascot costume. That simply is not possible… While our construction methods make mascot costumes as comfortable as possible and there are new materials being used that help body […]
Read MoreMascot Marketing to Improve Your Brand Awareness. 4 Points to Help You Make An Effective Pitch
- October 9, 2013
- By Admin : Hogtown Mascots
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Make the Case for Mascot Marketing If your company or client has an existing mascot character, you are already ahead of the game.Why? Because mascot marketing is an effective way to build awareness. When advertising budgets are tight, you want to be able to maximize every dollar spent, by investing in marketing strategies that have […]
Read MoreTinted Eyes
- February 1, 2013
- By Admin : Hogtown Mascots
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OK, for the record I LOVE tinted eyes in a mascot! I’ve been obsessed with this aspect of mascot construction since early on. When you look at Mickey and Minnie Mouse don’t you just love those nice shiny plastic eyes? Ok, maybe you don’t notice that – but I do!When I first started making mascots […]
Read MoreMascot Cooling Fan – Good or Bad?
- September 20, 2010
- By Admin : Hogtown Mascots
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One of the most often asked questions is whether or not a mascot cooling fan is really necessary. Many people assume that all “pro” mascots come with fans and elaborate cooling systems. This is rarely, if ever, true. In my years of experience performing at major theme parks, I can tell you that NONE […]
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