MeiLin Wan, vice president of textile for Applied DNA Sciences, discusses the continued presence of Xinjiang cotton in textile products, and the problem of “greenwashing” in the apparel and textile spaces.
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Jason Lucash and Brendan Menapace talk about how Rupt Ventures is cultivating growth in the industry, comparisons to “Shark Tank,” and what Rupt Ventures has in store for the future.
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Boston City Councilor Sharon Durkan joins the PPM Podcast to talk about her proposed plan to create a “unified brand” for Boston using promotional merchandise like apparel and more. Citing the huge success of New York’s “I Love NY” campaign — both in terms of recognition and real monetary gain — she wants to create…
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Swag Space founder Jeremy Parker joins the podcast to talk about how the new platform can help distributors with common promo pain points, as well as how it fits into the modern supplier-distributor model.
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Dive into the world of apparel pricing tailored specifically for promotional products distributors! Our newest blog explores the nuances, common pitfalls, and effective strategies of the trade. It’s more than just numbers—it’s about understanding value in the promo world. We’ve served it with a blend of actionable insights and a dash of fun. A must-read for every business enthusiast!
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Pillbox Bat Company’s Dan Watson joins the podcast today to talk about how one branded bat promotion led to a relationship with the Minnesota Twins, and how that relationship led to a referral to other teams across the league. Watson also discusses the idea of a baseball bat being an artistic medium.
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The Decorator’s Hub is a resource focused on trending decoration techniques, innovative hit spots and a guide for decorators focusing on printing specific styles and fabrics. The web home also provides a Q&A section, where decorators can “ask an expert” to obtain another opinion or solution for their issue. The space offers the community of decorators inspirational blog articles, video content, and peer-to-peer sharing.
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Ross Youngs, founder and CEO of CardNoter and the Univenture family of companies, joins Brendan today to talk about the CardNoter product, as well as some ways promotional products distributors and printers alike can be more environmentally friendly with their promotional products.
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Hexa Custom offers an award-winning integrated software and manufacturing solution to deliver premium, fully-customizable outerwear with no MOQ and fast delivery. The fully-customizable ‘on-demand’ manufacturing capabilities are made possible via an easy-to-use online design and ordering tool that integrates seamlessly with the factory manufacturing software. The combination of the supplier’s successful launch into the promo industry and distributor appetite for innovation has made them a leader in future for customization apparel.
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Phil Koosed, chief strategy officer for BAMKO parent company SGC, joins Brendan to talk about how he’s been working long hours to coordinate relief and raise funds for those affected by the earthquake in Turkey and Syria.
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