Founded 2011 · Canandaigua, NY

Built on relationships.
Driven by results.

DADO Branding Group was founded on a simple belief: great branded merchandise isn't about a catalog. It's about understanding your business, your people, and your goals.

Our Story

Your brand deserves a real partner.

Scott Hanwell started DADO Branding Group in 2011 as a print brokerage and grew it into a full-service promotional products and apparel distributorship. Over 14 years, the business has been built almost entirely on referrals and genuine relationships.

Operating out of the Finger Lakes region, DADO serves businesses across the Northeast, from construction firms and engineering companies to wineries, breweries, manufacturers, and tech companies. Wherever you are, we bring the same consultative approach and attention to detail.

We don't do generic. We don't push products that don't fit. We take the time to understand what you're trying to accomplish and find the right solution, every time.

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The Person Behind the Brand

Meet Scott Hanwell

Scott Hanwell, Owner of DADO Branding Group
Owner & Founder

Scott Hanwell

Founder, DADO Branding Group · Canandaigua, NY

With over 14 years in the promotional products and branded merchandise industry, Scott built DADO Branding Group from the ground up on a foundation of genuine relationships and consistent results. What started as a print brokerage in 2011 has grown into a full-service branding partner serving clients nationally.

Scott's approach is straightforward: listen first, then find the right product for the right purpose at the right price. He doesn't believe in pushing catalogs or recommending products that won't deliver. Every client, regardless of size, gets the same level of attention and care.

Based in the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York, Scott has deep roots in the local business community and serves clients across industries including construction, engineering, manufacturing, tech, wineries, breweries, and higher education. When you work with DADO, you're working directly with Scott, every time.

✉ scott@dadobranding.com📞 585-905-0071
What We Stand For

How we work.

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Relationships First

We're not a vendor. We're a partner. We invest in understanding your business before we ever suggest a product.

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Consultative Approach

We ask the right questions. We don't push catalogs. We help you find what will actually work for your audience and budget.

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Reliable Execution

On time. On spec. On budget. We handle all the coordination so you don't have to chase down details.

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Creative Problem Solving

Budget constraints? Tight timelines? Unusual requests? We figure it out. That's what 14 years of experience is for.

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Local Roots, National Reach

We're proudly Finger Lakes-based, but our supplier network means we can source and ship anywhere in the country.

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Honest & Transparent

Straightforward pricing, realistic timelines, and honest advice. We'd rather tell you the truth than win a bad order.

Ready to work with someone
who actually gets it?

Let's start with a conversation. No commitment, no catalog.

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