How to Keep Your Mascot Performer Cool
It gets hot inside of a mascot costume! If you’re looking for different ways to keep your mascot performer cool, check out this blog to learn about mascot cooling systems, cooling accessories, and more!
Ever since the Quaker Oats Man made his first appearance in 1877, mascots have been branding products and businesses of all types. Mascots are one of the most classic forms of branding and remain relevant today, promoting products and slinging slogans with continual fervor. But why do so many different organizations choose mascots as the center of their brand strategies? It’s all about recognition and sociability- making them the perfect ambassadors for your college or university.
Living away from home for the first time while attempting to sort out a career path often leaves new students feeling lost. When alumni recall their college mascots, however, they’re likely to say, “We were the…” rather than, “Our mascot was…” It’s mascot psychology; on some level, they identify with the mascot. They feel like part of its community because it’s the one thing they shared with every other student. This is the main benefit of college mascots – they create that sense of belonging students crave, and it makes them feel at home.
Want to start building community around your college or university? Here are some things to consider while putting together your very own mascot.
Your mascot can personify your school without saying a word. Students will rally around him/her and relish photo-ops as a sign of school pride, so appearances at campus sporting and social events are important. Other opportunities to foster community around your mascot include:
College mascots create lifetime, loyal supporters for your school, a unique and important ROI that can’t quite be replicated by any other branding technique. Interested in an Olympus mascot for your college or university?
How to Keep Your Mascot Performer Cool
It gets hot inside of a mascot costume! If you’re looking for different ways to keep your mascot performer cool, check out this blog to learn about mascot cooling systems, cooling accessories, and more!
Mascot Head Cleaning Guide Second Edition
Mascot heads are the most difficult portion of a custom mascot costume to clean. However, it’s important to keep your mascot head clean and well-sanitized to ensure your mascot performer’s health and safety and your costume’s longevity. If you’ve been struggling with how to clean your mascot head, check out this mascot head cleaning guide!
Mascot Prices: How Much Does a Mascot Cost?
Many factors can influence the price of a custom mascot costume, including differing levels of customization, customer support, quality of materials, construction methods, and mascot fit and functionality.
Custom Mascots
Mascot Services