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Do You Need Mascot Accessories?
- March 4, 2021
- By Admin : Hogtown Mascots
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 : 1483 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, […]
Read MoreNFL’s 5 Most Loved Mascots & The Stories Behind Them
- December 1, 2020
- By Admin : Hogtown Mascots
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Who doesn’t love a good mascot? Mascots go hand in hand with sporting events around the world, whether it is hockey, basketball, or baseball. But turn your head to the National Football League (NFL) and that’s where you’ll find some of the most iconic mascots and larger-than-life-characters in the world of sports and entertainment. These […]
Read MoreThe 4 Most Common Bird Mascots and What They Symbolize
- November 3, 2020
- By Admin : Hogtown Mascots
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School, businesses, non-profit organisations, and other entities have for decades utilised mascots to convey a message, build brand awareness, and generate team spirit. You only need to look at Tony the Tiger, Toucan Sam, or Chester the Cheetah to see how impactful a brand mascot can be in terms of deepening the public connection to […]
Read MoreHow a Mascot Can Help Your Non-Profit Fundraising Efforts
- November 3, 2020
- By Admin : Hogtown Mascots
- Views : 2233 views
Corporate brands have utilised mascots for decades. From Tony the Tiger to the Pillsbury Dough Boy and the iconic Michelin Man, many of these characters have become household names, which is the objective of any marketing department. Advertising teams strive to imprint their brand within the minds of consumers, so if they can routinely make a connection […]
Read More9 Famous Sports Mascots Around the Sports World
- September 25, 2020
- By Admin : Hogtown Mascots
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Mascots have become synonymous with sports. In addition to entertaining the fans, mascots are there to represent the team and show pride for the organization. The very first sports mascot is said to have made its field debut in the early 1880s; over a century later, the mascot is now a well-loved fixture on nearly every […]
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