Beyond the Swag: Merch is MediaPodcast

Kevin Patrick

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Beyond the Swag is a straight-talk podcast that explores what really happens behind branded merchandise, promotional products, and apparel—not the glossy highlight reels, but the decisions, mistakes, strategies, and people that shape the industry. Hosted by Kevin Patrick, the show goes past logos and giveaways to unpack how swag is actually used to grow businesses, build culture, win clients, and sometimes fail when done wrong. Each episode features honest conversations with founders, operators, suppliers, distributors, marketers, and brand leaders who share real stories, hard lessons, and practical insights from the trenches. This isn’t a sales pitch or a tren...

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Recent episodes

  • Everything Is a Signal. Are You Reading Yours?Apr 22, 2026 · 1 hr 14 min
  • Automation Scales Marketing. What Scales Memory?Apr 15, 2026 · 43 min
  • When Merch Becomes MeaningApr 8, 2026 · 37 min
  • Personal Branding in 2026: Standing Out in an AI WorldApr 1, 2026 · 55 min
  • Merch with a Mission: How to Transform Lives Through BrandMar 25, 2026 · 1 hr 6 min
  • She Said She Doesn’t Use Promo… But Closed a Deal with Cookies.Mar 20, 2026 · 57 min
  • Why Most Brands Get Swag Completely WrongMar 11, 2026 · 50 min
  • Merch Is Media™: Why Systems, Stores, and Decoration Quality Actually Build TrustFeb 19, 2026 · 55 min
  • Merch Is Media™: Why Company Stores Are Systems, Not Shopify LinksFeb 19, 2026 · 49 min

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