Did you know that promotional products have been around in the U.S. since the days of George Washington? This isn’t a history lesson, but Linda Neumann, owner of Brilliant Marketing Ideas in San Diego, likes to include tidbits like that in her self-promos. With a personalized letter that’s both informative and entertaining, she’s found a way to meld print and promo for direct mail beyond just a flier…
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Women in Print and Promo 2022: From Sales Reps to CEOs, Meet 14 Women Leaving Their Mark on the Industry
Our Women in Print and Promo 2022 highlights women of varying professional backgrounds—from sales representatives to CEOs. Their passion for empowering others, including the next generation of women, is just one of many things that unite them. We asked each of them to tell us about their experiences, what they’ve learned and where they find inspiration. Read on for their introspective takes…
Read MoreHow One Distributor Overcame Inventory Challenges to Deliver Promo Kits for a Client
It can be hard to tell clients that product they had their hearts set on is out of stock, but things happen—especially right now when inventory and lead times can be real bears. That doesn’t mean the order is beyond repair. There are so many options to choose from as long as you have the know-how and initiative to call upon other suppliers…
Read MoreHow One Distributor Seamlessly Combines Print and Promotional Products for Customers’ Online Store Programs
Jacki Suckow, president of NorthStar Printing and Promotions, Flowery Branch, Georgia, told us how she handles online store programs that include both printed and promotional products, and how she makes sure her customers get exactly what they want. Here, she takes us through a particularly successful project…
Read MoreMake Shift Happen: Be More, Do More, Have More Success
After many adversities, including being placed in foster care at a young age and losing his NFL career to an injury, Anthony Trucks learned the power of “shifting your identity” to reach your full potential. Tune in to this new episode of Million Dollar Monday to hear how you can have more success…
Read MoreHow One Distributor Uses Print and Promo for Healthcare Clients
Trish Arena, senior account manager for Franklin Group USA, Brooklyn, N.Y., remembers when she was new to the industry, so she had no choice but to jump into print and promo with both feet. She’s held onto that feeling of curiosity and the willingness to ask others for help, and it’s served her well in her career, especially with clients in the healthcare vertical…
Read MoreMind, Body and Brownies: The Relentless Pursuit of Success Featuring CEO Josh York
“When you build a growth mindset, a resilient mindset, it allows you to literally just push through every challenge in life,” shares Josh York, CEO of GYMGUYZ. He also discusses the power of visualization and how having the end in mind can result in massive success. Tune in to hear how York closed his first deal over eating brownies. Get ready to be motivated—York’s energy is contagious…
Read MoreHow The Chive Founders Built an Empire and Started a Business With Bill Murray
Leo Resig is co-founder of the well-known lifestyle and comedy website The Chive and creates popular apparel such as “Keep Calm and CHIVE on.” Tune in to hear Resig’s story about starting a business with Bill Murray, and advice on how pursuing your passion and being aware of your surroundings can lead to great success…
Read More2021 Top Distributors: How BAMKO Nearly Doubled Sales While Facing Pandemic ‘Pressure Test’
As part of our 2021 Top Distributors list, we asked some of the top-ranked distributors about how they fared during the first year of the pandemic, their thoughts on the industry, their future plans and more. Here, we talked to Joshua White of BAMKO, the No. 9 company on this year’s list…
Read More2021 Top Distributors: How HALO Branded Solutions Took the No. 1 Spot
As part of our 2021 Top Distributors list, we asked some of the top-ranked distributors about how they fared during the first year of the pandemic, their thoughts on the industry, their future plans and more. Here, we talked to Marc Simon of HALO Branded Solutions, the No. 1 company on this year’s list…
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