Paul Bellantone and I walked to dinner after the first day of PPAI’s 2015 Product Responsibility Summit and talked about the same thing we always do: the best concerts we’ve seen recently. (Foo Fighters and the Smashing Pumpkins, for the record.) We also talked about the summit and the state of promotional product safety. Standing…
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Why it’s always smart to keep a planner with your schedule and important documents, and why it’s never smart to take photos with your cell phone on a boat.
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Publishing our annual Top Distributors feature is a lot like posting a photo on Facebook: everyone looks to see if they’re in it.
Read MoreAdman Printing, a California-based printer and distributor, erupted in flames early Sunday and suffered extensive damage before the fire was brought under control by firefighters. Most of the building was destroyed, with the Corning Fire Department estimating damage to the business at approximately $140,000.
Read MoreApparel basics manufacturer HanesBrands said it intends to make company acquisitions a priority following the successful purchase of Maidenform in 2013.
Read MoreThe Boston Athletic Association (BAA) announced this week that the 2014 Boston Marathon will have a “no bags” policy as part of its increased security measures following last year’s bombing attack.
Read MoreSeveral IT professionals in the promotional products community have created a new LinkedIn group to solve some of the industry’s toughest problems, and they’re looking for new members.
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This week, we announced the redesign of our home page and magazine. Let us know what you think about the new looks.
Read MoreThe trade show doors opened this morning at the 2014 PPAI Expo in Las Vegas. Promo Marketing is in attendance to bring you on-the-floor coverage throughout the show.
Read MoreOn Jan. 13, top 50 promotional products supplier Prime Line announced that it had acquired industry direct sourcing companies R.O.I. by Source Abroad and Get It Global in separate transactions. In an interview with Promo Marketing, Jeff Lederer, president of the Bridgeport, Connecticut-based Prime Line discussed how the acquisitions came about and what it means for the company. Below, read Lederer’s thoughts on overseas sourcing, what it means for the company and for distributors, and what to expect in 2014.
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