Amazon recently issued branded T-shirts as a thank you for fulfillment center employees. That gesture wasn’t entirely well received, especially in light of the company’s move to end its $2 hourly hazard pay wage hike and general employee concerns about working conditions before and during the coronavirus pandemic…
Read MoreThe industry’s regional associations are helping promo professionals grow business, make connections and build community—one member at a time. We talked to representatives from a few of them to find out how. Plus, we explore what the pandemic means for industry regionals…
Read MorePersonal protective equipment, or PPE, has been a lifeline for industry companies savvy enough to get in early and adapt quickly. PPE sales have helped promo businesses partially offset the drop in other orders and, in some cases, actually increase revenue despite widespread economic fallout. But selling PPE has been anything but easy…
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In January of this year, Jennifer Stromberg was named vice president of the company—a third-generation family executive with 15 years of outside experience. A few months into her role, she’s working on strategic plans for company growth, evaluating the full scope of StrombergBrand’s business inside and out…
Read MoreThe U.S. government’s $2 trillion stimulus package was the $349 billion in total loans for small businesses. Known as the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), the lending program opened last week. Here are some key details and questions for promotional products businesses, including eligibility information and a link to the application form…
Read MoreThe Senate on Wednesday passed the record-shattering $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus package aimed at rescuing the foundering U.S. economy. The bill is expected to pass the House on Friday. We looked through the full text of the bill and consulted various online sources to see how the legislation applies to the promotional products industry. Here are some key details…
Read MoreWith everything going on right now, sales calls feel uncomfortable at best, tone deaf at worst. But promo professionals have businesses to run. How do you balance giving your customers the space they need while still doing your job? There’s no single answer that works for everyone, but here are some ideas…
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Early Wednesday, a 5.7 magnitude earthquake shook Salt Lake City and surrounding areas, knocking out power and forcing the city’s airport to close. While there were no reports of injuries as of 12:30 p.m. eastern, the earthquake caused disruptions for promo businesses in the area…
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Each week, Nick Lateur posts a video. He picks a product—something unique or quirky, maybe a top-seller—and looks for any funny twists that would translate to video. The results, some of which may or may not involve Lateur wearing a superhero costume with shiny gold tights, are delightful…
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In-N-Out released a new pair of shoes in its online store. They’re white slip-ons in the style of classic Vans, and they’re decorated in the same red squiggly stripes and palm trees pattern as In-N-Out’s drink cups. They are extremely cool, but there’s a problem: They sold out almost instantly…
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