The dawn of the music video changed the way musicians marketed themselves. “Video Killed the Radio Star” references aside, it was a revolution in culture. In the years that followed, the internet provided even more opportunities for people to market themselves, their brands, and their products through video. Soon enough, we all had high-definition cameras…
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How to Maximize Your Direct Mail’s Appeal
How creative have you been lately with your direct mail? My favorite way to grab attention is with embellishments. This is a great option for making direct mail stand out like no other marketing channel can. Why do I love them? Well, to start, they engage the sense of touch, which is very powerful. I…
Read MoreDrinkware that Drives Sales
There’s something to be said about a water bottle, mug, or tumbler that sees daily use. The term “emotional support water bottle” was coined some time in the last few years, and for good reason. Drinkware helps people get through their days, whether it’s keeping them hydrated or storing their favorite caffeinated beverage. Promotional products…
Read MoreExecutive Perspectives: Cooley Group Inc.’s Karie Ballway
As part of Print+Promo Marketing’s ongoing feature, Executive Perspectives, we get to know leading professionals in the print and promotional industry. This month, we interviewed Karie Ballway, executive vice president of Cooley Group Inc., Pittsford, New York. Here, she discusses ways to build employee loyalty, shares how she defines success, and hints at an exciting…
Read MoreMergers and Acquisitions: The Ins and Outs of Buying and Selling in a Consolidating Industry
Technology has changed the way we talk to each other. In the near future, married couples will tell their kids how they met: On a dating app where they each swiped in the same direction. The rest is history. Aside from the technological aspect of it, though, dating hasn’t changed for most of history. You…
Read MoreEven a Fictional Misprint Can Drive T-shirt Demand
After fans saw a misprinted T-shirt in the first trailer for FX’s “The Bear,” shirts advertising “The Berf” are already popping up on sites like Redbubble.
Read More3M Fires Group President Michael Vale
3M announced this week that it has fired group president and chief business and country officer Michael Vale due to “inappropriate personal conduct and violation of company policy.” Vale assumed this position last month having worked at 3M for more than 30 years according to AP. The report states that Vale was terminated last Friday,…
Read MoreHow a Mental Health Charity Balances Irreverence and Humor on Apparel with a Heartfelt Mission
A creative agency called The Variable is partnering with the Mental Health Association of Forsyth County in Winston-Salem, N.C., to connect with young people through branded apparel that toes the line between irreverent and compassionate. It’s called FreeTherapy, and it uses T-shirts and tote bags with catchy messages and slogans to appeal to Gen Z’s…
Read MoreHow Dr. Pepper Nailed a Wide-Ranging Promo with Only 3 Items
Dr. Pepper and musician Yung Gravy just teamed up for a co-branded merch drop that coincides with a new soda flavor. The release is only three products, but with a good social media rollout, it hits a lot of touchpoints and accomplishes a lot.
Read MoreMcDonald’s Isn’t So Sure About Replacing Paper Food Packaging with Plastic
While its competitor Burger King is committing to reusable plastic packaging for menu items, McDonald’s isn’t sure that it’s worth shifting away from paper products. However, some activist shareholders are putting pressure on McDonald’s to make the switch.
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