Experts say the economy is doing well, but consumers’ negative ‘vibes’ are causing promo sales to slow.
Read MoreWhy Aren’t Buyers Spending? Separating Economic Reality From Perception
Editorial Type: Special Reports
Meet the World Record Holder for Putting on T-shirts Fired From a T-shirt Cannon
David Rush holds the record for catching T-shirts fired from a cannon and putting them on. We spoke to him about the efficiency of the T-shirt cannon and choosing the right T-shirt for the job.
Read MoreBiden Increases China Import Tariffs on Steel & More, Keeps Trump-Era Levies
Promotional products executives noted that the increases could affect product costs, sourcing practices and shipping prices, but emphasized the industry would adapt.
Read MoreDistributors Optimistic Even as Industry Sales Decline in Q1
Promo industry sales dropped nearly 1%, but it’s hoped that an increase in business late in the quarter will carry throughout the rest of 2024.
Read MoreNominations for the 2024 Women in Print and Promo Feature Are Now Open
In the print and promo world, there are more women than ever before running the show. Print & Promo Marketing Magazine would like to recognize some of these women, and we’re asking for your help in nominating standout members from the print and promo industry.
Read More2023 Top Distributors: Stats, Trends and Analysis
It’s an easier time to be a distributor than it was in 2020 or 2021, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t require hard work, tenacity, and creativity. Over the last few years, distributors have had to learn difficult lessons about how to not only allow their businesses to thrive, but in some cases just stay…
Read More2023 Top Suppliers: An Analysis of Industry Success and Pain Points
Your guide to the industry’s leading supplier categories — including our 2023 Supplier Excellence Awards The 2023 Top Suppliers list is a ranking of the print and promotional products industries’ biggest supplier companies by 2022 sales volume as reported by the suppliers
Read MoreLast Chance to Vote! Vote Now for the 2023 Supplier Excellence Awards!
Voting for the 2023 Supplier Excellence Awards is now open, giving distributors the chance to honor the top suppliers in more than 40 categories.
Read MoreParty Time: The Unconventional Way One Distributor Celebrated Its 30th Birthday (and the Lessons It Learned Along the Way)
Ron Weaver is president and CEO of Apex Advertising, a full-service promotional products marketing agency with annual revenue of $24.6 million, offices in nine states and a team of 65. But on this day in mid-December, it was a trio of kindergarteners running the show. Not that Weaver minded ceding control…
Read More2021 CSR All-Stars: 9 Customer Service Professionals Keeping Print and Promo Running
As the primary point of contact for vendors, clients and partners, CSRs have maybe the toughest job in the industry. They deal with people directly, day in and day out, the bearers and receivers of bad news. And yet, even with a lot more bad news than usual, CSRs remain overwhelmingly positive. Just look at the nine we profiled for our 2021 CSR All-Stars feature…
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