Reddit launched a pilot program that will allow individual subreddits to host their own branded merchandise stores on-platform, with proceeds from sales going toward each subreddit’s operating expenses. The initial launch includes just six subreddits, but the company indicated it could expand if things goes well. Reddit is home to 2.8 million subreddits in total…
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How to Make New Sales Habits Easy
The sales game is changing. B2B buyers are demanding more of us than ever before. They want strategic ideas, consultative advice. If the new way to win at sales is about solving and the old way was solely about sourcing, then what habits can you create that will put you in a place to solve more problems for your customer?…
Read MoreDebt Relief Startup Uses ‘Squid Game’ Business Card Designs for Terrifying Ad Campaign
A debt relief startup has been drawing on the theme of Netflix smash hit “Squid Game” for a self-promotion that feels a little bit on-the-nose. People in New York and Miami might have found one of 10,000 business cards with the same three symbols as on the show, but with the message on the back saying “There’s a better way to get out of debt”…
Read MoreFirebrand Global Marketing Hires Limaye as Account and Marketing Support
Firebrand Global Marketing, Clarendon Hills, Ill., announced that it has welcomed Malati Limaye, TAS, as account and marketing support. As a newcomer in the industry, Limaye will start by providing support to the customer service, sales and marketing departments while pursuing education through PPAI and on various industry platforms. Limaye brings a Bachelor of Arts…
Read More‘Tomato Blood’: Heinz Launches Online Store Featuring Halloween-Themed Ketchup, Costume Kits and More
Heinz just launched “Tomato Blood,” a Halloween-themed ketchup featuring a special label with the horrifying new name. The bottles will be available in grocery stores and at an online store that has several Tomato Blood tie-in items available for purchase, including a costume kit. There’s also a fun social media component…
Read MoreKoozie Group Donates 100 Laptops to A New Direction for Women & Men Inc.
Koozie Group announced the donation of 100 Dell and HP laptop computers to A New Direction for Women and Men Inc., a well-established residential facility for drug and alcohol recovery. As part of its mission, A New Direction for Women and Men aims to provide a structured and nurturing environment in order to…
Read MoreBroadway Theaters Are Using QR Codes to Let Patrons Buy Merchandise Right From Their Seats
A company called Creative Goods Merchandise developed a program that allows Broadway theatergoers to scan QR codes around the theater and place orders from their mobile devices. Once the show is over and the lights are back on, they can grab their merch on the way out…
Read MoreStorm Creek Transitions All Products to Eco-Made
Storm Creek, Eagan, Minn., announced this week that it has successfully reached its goal to transition all of its products to eco-made. Through its sustainable sourcing practices, every product in production is now being made with recycled fabrics and insulation from post-consumer waste, such as plastic bottles and sustainable components, and/or is Bluesign or Oeko-Tex…
Read MorePort of Los Angeles to Begin 24-Hour Operating Schedule, Joining Long Beach
President Biden announced today that, after discussions with the White House, the Port of Los Angeles will begin operating on a 24-hour basis, hoping to alleviate some of the cargo backlog that has overwhelmed West Coast ports and put strain on U.S. industries. FedEx and UPS are also reportedly working toward 24-hour operations…
Read MoreGeiger Hires Janice Gray and Tuan Huynh to Executive Team
Geiger announced that Janice Gray and Tuan Huynh have joined the company’s executive team as chief human resource officer and chief information officer, respectively. Gray has extensive experience as a strategic leader focused on talent acquisition, talent management and team development. Huynh has more than 20 years of experience leading…
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