About Us

We know promotional products are about more than adding a logo. They’re an expression of your brand and, when done correctly, a great way to build recognition and loyalty. They can reinforce a marketing campaign, drive your prospects to trade shows and help keep your employees engaged.

Our team gets it. We’ll work tirelessly to solve your biggest challenges on time and on budget. And you can rest assured we’ll always keep your brand personality in mind.

Mary Wickstrom, President and Chief Idea Officer
Mary launched Merch Detective after 20 years in marketing, branding and packaging design for leading agencies and brands in the Twin Cities. It’s the perfect role for someone who earned a degree in apparel design yet scored highest for investigative journalist and librarian career interest surveys. In retrospect, Mary realizes, all of this translates well to what she does now: developing creative solutions that meet her clients' objectives, timing and budget.  Of course, in true Mary style, that process includes a keen attention to design too.

When asked about her biggest challenge so far, Mary recalls importing thousands of LEGO pieces from Europe and kitting them into custom-manufactured Chinese take-out style containers. Like always, it’s a challenge she approached with great enthusiasm – and one she solved with outstanding collaboration and attention to detail.

Mary enjoys traveling, walking her Goldendoodle, hosting dinner parties and music.

Robin Summers, CAS, Account Manager

Robin has over 30 years of experience in the promotional products industry. Her expertise in sourcing, estimating and order management ensures your project will sail through production and deliver on time. Robin is a devoted fan of the Kansas City Chiefs and likes to travel and spend time with her family. She earned her CAS (Certified Advertising Specialist) accreditation in 2020.

 

 

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We are part of the HALO network. Halo is a leader promotional products, uniform solutions, incentives & rewards, strategic merchandising, custom products, custom kitting, creativity & design, online ordering platforms, fulfilment & logistics, and sustainability & compliance. Our team of experts is available to provide comprehensive solutions that help you Break Through the barriers that stand between you and your audiences by creating solutions that engage, inspire and endure.

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