The word from Orlando is cold. Outside it is cold, hitting a purported 32 degrees. Inside the the hotels it’s cold with people donning the light emergency jackets they thought they would never read. And, inside the convention hall it cold, perhaps more so from the icy grip 2009 has left on everyone, the the weather.
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Even though it is the middle of winter here in Philadelphia and a 50 mph wind is sending the windchill into single digits, I have to make the Cooladio Solar Cooler my first Product of the Week. I will admit quite a few USB drives caught my eye, but the Cooladio came out on top this time.
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That’s my motto now and has been since I started here just over a couple of years ago. I don’t know if it’s considered old-fashioned Internet think or new-fangled Internet think, but I believe no one should have to pay to simply search for promotional products—ever.
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Promo Marketing is now on Facebook and LinkedIn. Starting this month distributors and suppliers are going to have a great new place to make connections and find the industry contacts they need. Whether it’s finding a sales rep for the ABC company or finally putting a face to the voice at supplier XYZ, the Promo Marketing Facebook and LinkedIn pages will be a great resource.
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Bankruptcy: Not quite a four letter word, but as I found out recently, it’s close.
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I didn’t actually check out the demographics to see how many of our readers were mired in this East Coast rain-a-thon. But, for those who are, here are a couple of feel-good items for a rainy day (at least on the East Coast).
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Every once in awhile, you hear some news that makes you feel a little better about the day. Check out the press release below about what companies and organizations are taking
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So, we’re really starting to gear up here for PROMOTIONS EAST in Atlantic City. For the editorial staff, a trade show provides ample opportunity to lock down some interviews,
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Atlanta-based Boxercraft announced the company’s cheer edition catalog is a Graphic Design USA (GDUSA) award winner.
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I haven’t checked out Mike’s blog yet to see what fact he has chosen to publicize about me. I’m thinking it’s either about sparkling water or teddy bears (and if not, don’t ask).In any case, here are a couple of more late-breaking headlines. In a world of downsizing and layoffs, at least someone is finding…
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