A lot of times, in my interviews, suppliers recommend “thinking outside the box.” This is good advice, sort of, except that it’s sort of like telling someone to “do a good job.” Obviously, they should do a good job, but really it would be more helpful to tell them how.
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We live in a fantasy world, a world of illusion. The great task in life is to find reality. Iris Murdoch, author/ philosopher (1919-1999)
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Message received: It’s hard out there for a salesperson. Luckily, we’re here to help.
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I thought this week I would share something I learned recently that might be of use to you all as well. (as opposed to what I normally do when I write these posts, which is close my eyes and mash my palms into my keyboard until I’m at 500 words or so.)
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The Specialty Advertising Association of California (SAAC) honored its board of directors during the February installation dinner held at the Ca Del Sole restaurant in Toluca Lake, California.
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Time magazine has come out with its list of 2009’s top blogs. Actually, Time seems to come out with a lot of lists lately (one of which covered the best magazine cover images of ’08 and sparked quite a memorable debate around here as to whether or not any of Promo Marketing’s covers should have been included).
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Seattle-based SanMar Corporation, a leading supplier of imprintable apparel and accessories, is debuting its new apparel and accessory offerings for the warmer months in its 2009 Spring/Summer Arrivals catalog.
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Greetings loyal readers,
I just got back from another trade show, this time in Dallas. The experience was pretty much the same as last time, except that, unfortunately, I’ve come back a little under the weather.
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The adventures of your favorite rookie are going pretty well. I’ve just returned from my first industry business trip to PPAI Las Vegas. Prior to this cross-country journey, I certainly had not done much traveling. In fact, post-college, most of my life has been split between tiny beige cubicles and the weird mix of pine trees and delis that is South Jersey. (Seriously, there are eight delis on the maybe five-mile street that leads to my house! Eight! Who needs that many sandwiches?)
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My name is Christen Gruebel and I have Computer Rage.
Though I can keep it at an appropriate-for-the-office level (hence, I tap the mouse irritatedly without throwing and breaking it), I have had my moments.