We had plenty to report on in April 2016. Among the biggest stories, Taylor Corp. reached a deal to buy Staples Print Solutions, and Wal-Mart found itself in hot water. For those with busy schedules (or who just like to get a month’s worth of news in a quick clip), we’ve compiled the biggest news of the month…
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Crystal D, St. Paul, Minn., announced its first quarter Wow Champs at a company meeting held on March 7. Wow Champs are nominated by their peers for demonstrating a specific company value during the first quarter…
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So many blogs, books, presentations and articles provide broad insights on millennials. I’m going to share what I believe is the single most important insight you need to know about millennials. The millennial generation might better be referenced as the “Google Generation.” Never in the history of the world have we had access to answers…
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The 2016 MTV Movie Awards took place last month, but the magic of the event’s gift bags still lives on. While only a few lucky celebrities received accolades, all event attendees took home gift bags containing everything from Calvin Klein Collection Eyewear by Marchon to a five-class VIP pack to SoulCycle. The…
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The principal of a Canton, Ga., middle school has decided to scrap the school’s T-shirt for its upcoming Field Day activities after some parents complained that it was offensive.…
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PromoMatting, Cartersville, Ga., a division of Americo Manufacturing, is celebrating 25 years of business in the promotional products industry this month. Since its founding in 1991, PromoMatting has manufactured functional, promotional floor mat solutions for distributors selling to the retail, commercial and residential industries. “Over the last 25 years, PromoMatting has emerged as one of…
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In my last article, I discussed the fact that our thoughts are vibrating waves that don’t stop at the edges of our skulls. Our thought waves are vibrations that become part of the universe. I’m told that we humans have up to 60,000 thoughts a day. Our thoughts shape our lives. Henry Ford said, “Whether…
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Voting in the 2016 Supplier Excellence Awards is now open, giving distributors the chance to make their voices heard and let us know who are the best suppliers in the promotional products industry. From awards to umbrellas, hard goods to apparel, every major product category is represented on the survey. No matter what products you…
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Promo Marketing’s Video Battle pits two industry videos against each other for the chance at the ultimate bragging right: Being declared our readership’s absolute favorite. (Next up: Sometimes I feel like I’m Jay Leno doing a monologue here. Have you seen this? Have you heard about this? Only I don’t have a good follow-up joke.…
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SanMar, Issaquah, Wash., a supplier of apparel and accessories, announced the availability of Los Angeles-based lifestyle clothing brand Alternative Apparel. SanMar is carrying 41 Alternative Apparel styles, including 11 exclusive, unique designs developed in a collaboration between the two companies. “With the addition of this highly desirable retail brand, customers now have a full range…
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