--- title: The BAM Mascot Family Blog | Why A Mascot? description: Why A Mascot? | The BAM Mascot Family blog is about custom mascot design and mascot production - from creation to design --- [![BAM! Mascots Logo](https://www.bammascots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/BAMLogoWithWhite.png?width=448&name=BAMLogoWithWhite.png "BAM! Mascots Logo")](https://www.bammascots.com/) # The BAM Mascot Family Blog ## [Planning Ahead - Welcome Fans Back With A Mascot](https://www.bammascots.com/blog/planning-ahead-welcome-fans-back-with-a-mascot) [fa icon="calendar'] Apr 18, 2020 3:44:00 PM / by [Angie Maxine](https://www.bammascots.com/blog/author/angie-maxine) posted in [Why A Mascot?](https://www.bammascots.com/blog/topic/why-a-mascot), [Mascot Design](https://www.bammascots.com/blog/topic/mascot-design) [[fa icon="comment"] 0 Comments](https://www.bammascots.com/blog/planning-ahead-welcome-fans-back-with-a-mascot#comments-listing) [![](https://www.bammascots.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design.png) ](https://www.bammascots.com/blog/planning-ahead-welcome-fans-back-with-a-mascot) With the increase in government mandates as a result of COVID-19, many businesses have had to close their doors and are using the time to develop new business strategies for the future. Once everything normalizes and social distancing measures begin to lift, schools and entertainment venues re-open, you will want to be sure your organization is prepared to launch back into your regular day-to-day operations.  A great way to welcome your students, fans and customers back after the time away, while also putting a smile on their faces, is with a new mascot. Now is an optimum time for your marketing team to start creating the perfect mascot, and planning for its grand unveiling at a reopening event! [Read More [fa icon="long-arrow-right"]](https://www.bammascots.com/blog/planning-ahead-welcome-fans-back-with-a-mascot) ## [Thinking of Getting a Mascot? Here’s Why You Should.](https://www.bammascots.com/blog/thinking-of-getting-a-mascot-heres-why-you-should) [fa icon="calendar'] Jul 6, 2017 1:04:00 PM / by [Angie Maxine](https://www.bammascots.com/blog/author/angie-maxine) posted in [Why A Mascot?](https://www.bammascots.com/blog/topic/why-a-mascot), [Mascot Design](https://www.bammascots.com/blog/topic/mascot-design), [Sports Mascots](https://www.bammascots.com/blog/topic/sports-mascots), [Brand Mascots](https://www.bammascots.com/blog/topic/brand-mascots) [[fa icon="comment"] 0 Comments](https://www.bammascots.com/blog/thinking-of-getting-a-mascot-heres-why-you-should#comments-listing) [![](https://www.bammascots.com/hubfs/City%20of%20Tampa%20TRecs%20(8).jpg) ](https://www.bammascots.com/blog/thinking-of-getting-a-mascot-heres-why-you-should) Mascots are tons of fun! They make you laugh, they work hard to entertain you, and they are a step outside basic marketing tactics. Mascots are a great way to make your brand stand out, and fans and consumers love them. [Read More [fa icon="long-arrow-right"]](https://www.bammascots.com/blog/thinking-of-getting-a-mascot-heres-why-you-should) ## [Renting vs. Buying a Mascot Costume](https://www.bammascots.com/blog/renting-vs.-buying-a-mascot-costume) [fa icon="calendar'] Mar 28, 2017 2:23:33 PM / by [Angie Maxine](https://www.bammascots.com/blog/author/angie-maxine) posted in [Why A Mascot?](https://www.bammascots.com/blog/topic/why-a-mascot), [Mascot Tips](https://www.bammascots.com/blog/topic/mascot-tips), [From BAM Mascots](https://www.bammascots.com/blog/topic/from-bam-mascots) [[fa icon="comment"] 0 Comments](https://www.bammascots.com/blog/renting-vs.-buying-a-mascot-costume#comments-listing) [![](https://www.bammascots.com/hubfs/Blog_Images/Buying%20vs.%20Renting/San%20Antonio%20Scorpion%201.jpg) ](https://www.bammascots.com/blog/renting-vs.-buying-a-mascot-costume) When you first begin thinking about how beneficial a mascot could be to your organization you will likely consider the frequency that the mascot costume will be used. You may start to think about whether it would be more beneficial to rent a mascot costume or to buy one. There are a lot of things to take into consideration before making this type of decision. You need to think about the mascot’s lifespan with your company, how often it will be used, and how unique you want your mascot to be from other organizations mascot costumes. [Read More [fa icon="long-arrow-right"]](https://www.bammascots.com/blog/renting-vs.-buying-a-mascot-costume) ## [How to Find Inspiration for Your Custom Designed Mascot Costume](https://www.bammascots.com/blog/how-to-find-inspiration-for-your-custom-designed-mascot-costume) [fa icon="calendar'] Mar 2, 2017 9:46:18 AM / by [Angie Maxine](https://www.bammascots.com/blog/author/angie-maxine) posted in [Why A Mascot?](https://www.bammascots.com/blog/topic/why-a-mascot), [Mascot Marketing](https://www.bammascots.com/blog/topic/mascot-marketing), [Logo Mascots](https://www.bammascots.com/blog/topic/logo-mascots) [[fa icon="comment"] 0 Comments](https://www.bammascots.com/blog/how-to-find-inspiration-for-your-custom-designed-mascot-costume#comments-listing) [![](https://www.bammascots.com/hubfs/Blog_Images/Mascot%20Inspiration/Rhinos%20At%20Lilac%20Festival%20(1).jpg) ](https://www.bammascots.com/blog/how-to-find-inspiration-for-your-custom-designed-mascot-costume) You’ve thought about it for a while. You feel that a mascot is exactly what your school or organization needs to build team spirit and get your name noticed. The only problem is, you have no idea what type of mascot you want. There are many routes you can take in finding inspiration for that perfect custom designed mascot. You could use your organization's logo and make it come to life in 3-D style, or you could think completely out of the box, and come up with your own fictional character to fit the profile of who you want to present to your team, students or customers. [Read More [fa icon="long-arrow-right"]](https://www.bammascots.com/blog/how-to-find-inspiration-for-your-custom-designed-mascot-costume) ## [How Your Charitable Organization Can Use a Mascot to Raise Awareness and Funds](https://www.bammascots.com/blog/how-your-charitable-organization-can-use-a-mascot-to-raise-awareness-and-funds) [fa icon="calendar'] Feb 14, 2017 10:00:00 AM / by [Angie Maxine](https://www.bammascots.com/blog/author/angie-maxine) posted in [Why A Mascot?](https://www.bammascots.com/blog/topic/why-a-mascot), [community service mascots](https://www.bammascots.com/blog/topic/community-service-mascots), [Mascot Marketing](https://www.bammascots.com/blog/topic/mascot-marketing) [[fa icon="comment"] 0 Comments](https://www.bammascots.com/blog/how-your-charitable-organization-can-use-a-mascot-to-raise-awareness-and-funds#comments-listing) [![](https://www.bammascots.com/hubfs/Blog_Images/Charity%20Mascots/Heart%20and%20Stroke%20Hearts%201.jpg) ](https://www.bammascots.com/blog/how-your-charitable-organization-can-use-a-mascot-to-raise-awareness-and-funds) Charitable organization are truly amazing. They raise awareness for the many issues that we face in our world today, and work tirelessly trying to implement improvements and solutions.  For these organizations to succeed and reach their goals, they need funding. 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