MCM_PULSE_AUGUST_2023

CRAFTED FOR COLLEGIATE
This Edition Highlights:
• Lee's Deal
• Trending Products
• Brand Spotlight
• Team Week Highlights!

M8139
METAL ROUND KEY TAG
Product Size: 1¼W x 3”H
Imprint Size: 1” Diameter
2-SIDED
M8140
METAL SQUARE KEY TAG
Product Size: 1¼”L x 2¾”H
Imprint Size: 1”W x 1”H
2-SIDED
M8142
METAL RECTANGLE KEY TAG
Product Size: 1¼”W x 3”H
Imprint Size: 1”W x 11/2”H
2-SIDED
M8141
METAL THIN KEY TAG
Product Size: 1”W x 3¾”H
Imprint Size: ¾”W x 2”H
2-SIDED
Min. 50 100 250
FC $
4.85 4.25 4.00
FC $
3.40 2.98 2.80
Min. 50 100 250
FC $
4.85 4.25 4.00
FC $
3.40 2.98 2.80
Min. 50 100 250
FC $
4.85 4.25 4.00
FC $
3.40 2.98 2.80
Min. 50 100 250
FC $
4.85 4.25 4.00
FC $
3.40 2.98 2.80
UNIQUE ARTWORK AVAILABLE
FOR SECOND SIDE UPON REQUEST
SCHOOL NAME /
MASCOT
M8162
METAL T-SHIRT KEY TAG
Product Size: 11/2”W x 2¾”H
Imprint Size: 11/2”W x 11/2”H
2-SIDED
Min. 50 100 250
FC $
5.50 4.75 4.25
FC $
3.85 3.33 2.98
SCHOOL NAME /
ESTABLISHED DATE
M8161
LEATHER RECTANGLE KEY FOB
Product Size: 11/2”W x 3¾”H
Imprint Size: 1”W x 11/2”H
DIGI_014
Min. 50 100 250
FC $
5.50 4.75 4.25
FC $
3.85 3.33 2.98
M8143
LEATHER SQUARE KEY FOB
Product Size: 11/2”W x 3”H
Imprint Size: 7/8”W x 7/8”H
Min. 50 100 250
FC $
5.50 4.75 4.25
FC $
3.85 3.33 2.98
M8144
LEATHER ROUND KEY FOB
Product Size: 11/2”W x 3”H
Imprint Size: 1” Diameter
Min. 50 100 250
FC $
5.50 4.75 4.25
FC $
3.85 3.33 2.98
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CM381
19_006
CM395
20_001
CM354
This deal is only available on new, or reorders placed between Wednesday, August 9th through Thursday, August 31st, 2023, with a ship date prior to 12/31/23.
This Lee's Deal can’t be applied to orders already processed or invoiced and not in conjunction with any other offer.

20_004
M8155
BASEBALL METAL KEY TAG
Product Size: 13/8”W x 2”H
Imprint Size: 1¼” Diameter
Min. 50 100 250
FC $
4.85 4.00 3.75
FC $
3.40 2.98 2.80
PRIMARY MARK
M8156
FOOTBALL METAL KEY TAG
Product Size: 11/8”W x 3”H
Imprint Size: 7/8”W x 1¾”H
Min. 50 100 250
FC $
4.85 4.00 3.75
FC $
3.40 2.98 2.80
19_018
M8157
BASKETBALL METAL KEY TAG
Product Size: 13/8”W x 2”H
Imprint Size: 1¼” Diameter
Min. 50 100 250
FC $
4.85 4.00 3.75
FC $
3.40 2.98 2.80
20_011
M8158
SOCCER METAL KEY TAG
Product Size: 13/8”W x 2”H
Imprint Size: 1¼” Diameter
Min. 50 100 250
FC $
4.85 4.00 3.75
FC $
3.40 2.98 2.80
19_011
M8159
TENNIS METAL KEY TAG
Product Size: 1¼”W x 35/8”H
Imprint Size: 1” Diameter
Min. 50 100 250
FC $
4.85 4.00 3.75
FC $
3.40 2.98 2.80
20_017
M8160
GOLF METAL KEY TAG
Product Size: 13/8”W x 2”H
Imprint Size: 1¼” Diameter
Min. 50 100 250
FC $
4.85 4.00 3.75
FC $
3.40 2.98 2.80
This deal is only available on new, or reorders placed between Wednesday, August 9th through Thursday, August 31st, 2023, with a ship date prior to 12/31/23.
This Lee's Deal can’t be applied to orders already processed or invoiced and not in conjunction with any other offer.

TRENDING PRODUCTS
THE BEST SUBLIMATED FULL-COLOR
COFFEE MUG MCM BRANDS HAS TO OFFER!
For over 20 years, we've been serving up our specially
coated, dishwasher safe sublimation mug to our customers.
Our CM5201 El Grande ColorMax Mug 15oz. is built to last,
ensuring that your schools PMS colors will never fade.
Full Color | $ 6.75 | 24 Piece Min | 12 Piece Name Drops
Large Print Area | FREE PMS matching and UPCs
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A TRUE CLASSIC WITH GREAT IMPACT
The Everyday Tote C126 is simple, classic, and begs for big, impactful
school graphics. Made from medium weight 12 oz. canvas for a soft,
yet strong bag.
1 Color & Full Color | $ 8.50 | 24 Piece Min
Large Print Area | 5 Available Colors
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1 Color Woven | $ 3.55 | 50 Piece Min by Color | 25 Available Base Lanyard Colors
THIS POPULAR LANYARD WON'T HANG AROUND IN YOUR STORE VERY LONG!
The 600 3/4″ Platinum Woven Lanyard has been one of MCM Brands' best selling products in relation
to grossing wholesale, every year for the past 26 years! Your school name (or message), is woven on
the front and the back of this polyester lanyard. Boasting a durable plastic buckle and metal
split ring, this lanyard will surely be used by your students for years to come!

TRENDING PRODUCTS
THIS BLANKET IS A COZY ONE FOR SURE!
The KOOZIE® Field Blanket 26104 will keep you cozy cold on winter
nights, on the couch, or at your favorite outdoor game. Nylon straps
with handle and hook-and-loop closure for easy carrying.
Full Color Embroidery | $ 18.00 | 24 Piece Min
4 Available Colors | FREE PMS matching and UPCs
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STAND OUT WITH THIS EYE CATCHER!
Get noticed with this 5000 mAh power bank that
combines soft-touch rubber with a maple wood finish.
The SCX Design® Maple Wood Wireless Power Bank
32494 features a light-up logo that illuminates with a
slight shake of the power bank.
Laser Engraved | $ 35.00 | 6 Piece Min
THE NAME SAYS IT ALL!
The Friendly Bunch VPLS020 is a cuddly favorite
here at MCM Brands. This textured plush is CPSIA
Certified Zero & Up, and will make a wonderful
addition to your school's bookstore.
1 Color | $ 7.75 | 24 Piece Min
Bandana, T-Shirt or Dye Sub
5 Available Characters
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BRAND SPOTLIGHT
Something every student can’t do without.
Power to their Cell Phone!
SCX Design, an innovative company based in Paris, France is MCM’s official partner
in the college market. Our initial offering of power banks and speakers is just the
beginning, and we’re well on our way to building a program that is hard to beat!
SCX Design products might as well have been built for the busy multitasking student. I’ve visited a lot of
colleges and universities across the country, and most provide charging stations around campus;
or students are all hunched around power outlets in the break rooms or food courts!
This tells me that there is an identified need for students to have a convenient
place to charge their cellphones, laptops, and other electronic devices
during the day.
Until MCM Brands partnered with SCX Design, I really had no idea about the
finer details when it comes to power banks. I knew that you could use one to
charge your cellphone, and that was about it. I quickly learned that I wasn’t
alone in this regard. I was on a mission to understand this technology device
and simplify the tech talk so that we could share knowledge with our customers.
32472
Notebook A5 with Power Bank
What did I learn? The place to start is to understand the capacity of a power bank and perhaps
even the battery capacity on the modern-day cell phone. mAh stands for milliamp-hour, and it
is the term used for battery capacity. Today’s modern phone typically has a 3500 mAh capacity.
So common sense would suggest that if you bought a power bank that has a 3500 mAh
capacity; then, it would charge your cell phone from zero to 100%. In this case, common sense
is leading you in the right direction! The higher the mAh rating, the more times you will be able
to charge your cellphone.
After understanding the basics of capacity, a purchasing decision comes down to the features
that your students might like. We have wireless power banks (no cables needed to charge your
cellphone), emergency power banks (inexpensive but will only charge your phone to 33% or 66%).
I haven’t even got to the really cool part yet! Your institution’s logo is laser engraved onto the face of
the product at our own production facility in Red Wing, Minnesota. When the product is in use
or moves, the logo illuminates and can be seen from anywhere in the room. It’s a feature that really
grabs attention and is a fun way for students to show off their school pride.
CLICK HERE to view all our Power Banks
32477 32473
Slim Wireless Power Bank
10W Induction Mouse Pad

BRAND SPOTLIGHT
And, what college student doesn’t like music? Our SCX Design® wireless speakers
bring the beats with unparalleled sound quality for their size and feature double
sound output for a stereo effect. Students can pair two speakers together for
greater sound. (Hopefully, this doesn’t cause too much trouble in the dorms!)
They can also take advantage of the conference call function for
online meetings, classes, or study sessions. Just like SCX Design®
power banks, they are laser engraved, and when in use, your
institution’s logo will light up!
32481
Speaker Light Ring
Not sold? Give your MCM Brands Sales Rep a call and ask them to make sure they have their SCX Design®
samples in their bag for your next meeting. Once you hold them, you’ll want to get one in the hand of
every student, parent, and alum.
New this year are our maple wood accented wireless speaker, wireless charger and wireless power bank!
Also - look out for a an array of new additions to our SCX collection in 2024!
CLICK HERE to view all our Speakers
32483
Maple Wood Clever
5W Speaker

TEAM WEEK
MCM Brands hosted our 2nd annual team week in June.
As our team continues to grow, so does the number of
“remote team members”. We use this week to bring
everyone together under one roof at our head office in
Fletcher, NC. We also welcomed HR representatives from
our parent company, Koozie Group, along with several
special guests who attended or presented virtually.
While we are all very well-connected during business
hours it is great to get us all together in one building for
a week of training, team building, brain storming,
process improvements and giving back. We top off
the week with a family BBQ.
Team week is jam packed so we can fit in as much as possible while still leaving time for team members
to get their day-to-day work done. We started the week with business updates from General Manager,
Lee Blount and now CEO of Koozie Group, Pierre Montaubin. We had virtual sessions with our HR
benefits coordinator and CLC’s non apparel Senior Director Missy Ingram and Manager Franco Johnson.
In person sessions consisted of Licensing 102 presented by Licensing Manager, Liberty Fish and the
buyer experience presented by our newest team member Director of Sales, Nicole McDonald.
Previously a buyer for the Duck Store, Nicole brought a lot of information to the team about the ‘other
side’ of our business.
Other Highlights included…
A very thoughtful presentation from Customer Service Manager,
Rebekah Stephens regarding C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital.
One of MCM’s top customers purchasing all types of Chelsea
Teddy Bears to help comfort patients and their families during
tough times. Collectively, Koozie Group donated over $500,000
to more than 100 nonprofit organizations in 2022,
with C.S. Mott Childrens Hospital included.
We volunteered at Asheville’s Manna Food Bank. Manna is a private,
nonprofit service organization working to end food insecurity in
the 16 counties of Western North Carolina, including the Qualla Boundary. MANNA links the
food industry to over 200 partner pantries and other human service organizations to get food
to thousands of families’ tables. We were tasked with sorting donations, checking dates
and then re-boxing them with a good mixture of food to be distributed.

TEAM WEEK
All team members participated in the Myers Briggs survey. Joe Malta, one of our HR guests from
parent company, Koozie Group, provided a fabulous presentation that included individual MB Type
indicators, break-out sessions, and lots of eye-opening discussions. The entire team benefited from
this. We learned a lot about how we work individually and begin to understand how others may differ.
A store visit to Western Carolina University, an outstanding partner of MCM’s was extremely
beneficial for the team to understand the importance of merchandising, packaging, labelling
and a great excuse to catch up with our friends from WCU at the same time!
We had fun with other team building activities like, College Logo Bingo, Lego races, and trivia.
1983 bore 3 of our team leaders here at MCM so we celebrated Lee’s, Rebekah’s and our Art Team
Manager, Jaclyn DeSantis’s 40th Birthdays with fun 1983 themed trivia.
We were able to enjoy some of the tasty local cuisine, including catered lunches and fun dinners out and
around the Asheville area. Everyone would agree the end of week BBQ was the best. Lee's mastered
his burger and dog grilling skills and it’s a treat to have the boss cook for us. Local families were invited,
we had a bounce house, tailgating games and LOTs of FUN! It was the perfect way to end the week.
Our motto of “Play Hard, Work Harder” was most definitely in show during team week.