The customers make the buying decisions to buy what they want, when they want and from whom. What Salespeople are inundated with what to sell from suppliers, managers and their general experience. It’s not a secret that customers want to know what is popular. We all want to know today’s special when we visit a…
Read MoreShipping Industry Sees Record-low Growth, More Consolidation, Lower Freight Rates
As we reported in June, consolidation and shipping volume have been on the rise in the international shipping industry. Following the merger of China Ocean Shipping Co. (COSCO) and China Shipping Group, which was part of the…
Read MoreWhich Water Bottles Harbor the Most Bacteria?
It’s not exactly breaking news that reusable water bottles require regular cleaning. It’s a small price to pay for the benefits of saving plastic and staying hydrated. But, do you know just how much bacteria is on your specific water bottle’s lid? TreadmillReviews.net conducted a study on 12 water bottles with four types of water…
Read MoreRio Olympics Merchandise Sales Hit $15.5M, 11 Percent Above Projections
The 2016 Summer Olympics are over, and the real winners, aside from the medalists, were the Rio megastores and merchandise outlets. Merchandise sales for this year’s Olympics surpassed $15.5 million last Thursday, more than…
Read More4imprint Named to 10 Best Places to Work List for 2016
Great Place to Work and Fortune have named promotional products retailer 4imprint, Oshkosh, Wis., one of the 10 best workplaces in advertising and marketing. This marks 4imprint’s second year on that list. To build the list, Great Place to Work reviews anonymous Trust Index survey responses from Great Place to Work-certified companies in advertising and…
Read MoreDrum-Line Introduces Adult Coloring Products
Drum-Line, Stuttgart, Ark., has introduced a new collection of coloring products, including wall calendars, desk pads, monthly planners and journals featuring original artwork designed for coloring. Coloring has been shown to ease anxiety and reduce stress. Adults looking to unplug from non-stop technology are turning to coloring as a form of meditation. “Color Your Journals”…
Read MorePromotional Products Companies on the Inc. 5000
Last week, Inc. introduced the 2016 edition of its Inc. 5000 list, which recognizes the fastest-growing, private companies in the U.S. The list included a wide variety of promotional products companies, including a record of 14 Proforma owners. Here is the full list: 135. Pop Promos 447. Creative Studio Promotions 448. SoBe Promos 948. Index…
Read MoreAmerican Apparel Explores Sale Options
While this story is still developing, Los Angeles-based American Apparel might be exploring a sale, according to Reuters. Confidential sources said the company hired investment bank Houlihan Lokey Inc., Los Angeles, to look into the…
Read MoreCourt of Appeals Reverses Decision in Live Nation, Run-D.M.C. Suit
Last week, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit partially reversed a copyright lawsuit between photographer Glen Friedman and Live Nation. According to Courthouse News Service, a federal judge felt that Live Nation should not be…
Read MoreVoting With Your Dollar
The Democratic National Convention was held here in Philadelphia last month, about 4.5 miles south of Promo Marketing offices. If you were in the city, you could see the convention’s influence everywhere, from the demonstrators to the crowded streets, the rallies to the blocked roadways, the … actually, protests and traffic were all you could…
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