For all its faults, I still see Facebook as the No. 1 platform to promote just about anything online. But some of us have become overly reliant on this one platform to meet our needs. How do you market without Facebook? Here are a couple of ideas. And you might not want to wait until Facebook disappears to start using them…
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BDA LLC Expands Into European Union With Distribution Center in the Netherlands
Bensussen Deutsch & Associates LLC (BDA), Woodinville, Washington, announced a new distribution and fulfillment center in Amsterdam, Netherlands, to reduce shipping times, expedite importing and lower costs for the branded merchandise needs of its leading global enterprise clients…
Read MoreNorwegian Soccer Team’s New Jersey Is One Big QR Code (to Raise Awareness of Qatar ‘Sportswashing’)
Are you familiar with Tromsø IL? Probably not, unless you’re really on the up and up when it comes to Norwegian soccer. It’s actually the northern-most soccer club in the world. But now its claim to fame can be that it’s the first club to create a jersey that functions as one big QR code…
Read MoreSailor Jerry Is Giving Away Custom Sweaters That Show Off Tattoos
Sailor Jerry’s, a brand that appreciates the physical art form of the tattoo, just released a new sweater with strategically placed cutouts so you can still show off your ink while you rock your holiday best. From now until Dec. 10, people can post images of their tattoos on social media for a chance to win one of 20 custom-made sweaters…
Read MoreMiller Lite Made Christmas Ornaments You Can Actually Drink Beer Out Of
Miller Lite knows we’re tired of all our boring family-heirloom Christmas ornaments, which is why the brand just unveiled “Beernaments”—branded ornaments you can drink a beer out of. Available for a limited time on Miller Lite’s website, the Beernaments come in boxes of six and feature some festive holiday branding…
Read MoreOur 5 Favorite Promotional Products of the Week: Burrito Gym Bags, Mariah Carey McDonald’s Merchandise and More
It’s the holiday season, but we aren’t focusing only on holiday-themed promotional items. That would be a shame to overlook so many good products. So, while our halls may be decked, our minds are still on great products like Chipotle burrito gym bags, Mariah Carey McDonald’s merch and more…
Read MoreCap America Promotes Grace Schettler to Vice President of Sales
Cap America Inc., Fredericktown, Missouri, announced that Grace Schettler has been promoted to vice president of sales. Schettler has been an award-winning member of the Cap America sales force for four years. Schettler, an industry veteran, joined the Cap America team in 2017 as national sales manager…
Read MoreNow Trending: Promotional Apparel Styles to Watch in 2022
Apparel trends come and go, with some standing the test of time, some falling from the public eye only to return later, and others dying as quickly as they came to be. But as we prepare for 2022, there are a few promotional apparel trends worth noting…
Read MoreA&W Features Its Employees in ‘Anti-Celebrity’ Meals With Store Signage, T-shirts and More
Since McDonald’s started giving musical artists their own branded meals and merchandise, it seems like every fast food restaurant has gotten in on the act. A&W, however, is bucking the trend. The brand’s “anti-celebrity meals” feature its own employees and special signage, T-shirts and more at store locations…
Read More5 Food Promotions Product Ideas (Plus Sales Tips and More)
To find out what buyers are looking for, what new products are hitting the market and how distributors can cook up a successful food promo, we spoke with experts from some of the leading promotional food suppliers in the industry. Here’s what they had to say, along with some products for inspiration…
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