Starline, Grand Island, NY, announced the expansion of its key accounts sales team with the addition of Molly Wright as inside sales representative for national accounts. Wright will be working alongside national accounts director Brian DeBottis and inside sales representative Krystal Holstrom. “Starline is well known for our personal service, and we’ve seen explosive growth…
Read MoreHow One Distributor Prepared University Faculty Members for Life in a New City
When faculty members got accepted into McGill University’s music faculty, they would receive a box welcoming them to the program, and getting them ready for life in Montreal. Steven Schneidman, president of Solutions Ink, Montreal, described how the branded kit got them excited about their new gig at McGill, and prepared them for life in a new city.
Read MoreTaco Bell Used Streetwear Influence for New Employee Apparel
Taco Bell just announced this week that it will partner with Brooklyn artist Ricardo Gonzalez, known as It’s a Living, for special edition uniforms.
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Read More1099 Reports in QuickBooks Premier
Ask the Accountant… Question: In QB Premier, I am having trouble running the report of vendors that require a 1099. It’s not showing any data. How do I get that report? Answer: There are two steps. The first is to identify a vendor as 1099 eligible. For each vendor that is 1099 eligible, in QB…
Read MoreExecutive Perspectives: Nichole Stella, Global CEO of Altitude Group of Companies
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 Nikki (Nichole) Stella, global CEO of Altitude Group of Companies, Philadelphia. Here, she opens up about her promo journey, shares the industry trends she continues to monitor, and reveals when…
Read MoreFanatics Acquires South American Apparel Wholesaler Fexpro
Fanatics just announced that it has acquired Panamanian sports apparel wholesaler Fexpro. Fexpro creates licensed apparel for major sports leagues in Latin America, like the NFL, NBA, and MLB; as well as international clubs like Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid and FC Barcelona, giving Fanatics an even larger international reach. “[Fexpro CEO] Alberto [Bassan] and the…
Read MoreImperial Becomes Official Licensed Headwear of Major League Pickleball
Sportsman Cap & Bag’s Imperial brand was named the official licensed headwear of Major League Pickleball (MLP). It’s the first official licensed headwear for the league, in a sport that’s been growing in popularity, attracting endorsements and growing its promotional footprint. “As a trusted partner of MLP, we’re honored to be named their ‘official licensed…
Read MoreOut-There Baseball Promos: The Cubs’ ‘I Think You Should Leave’ Shirt and Minor League ‘Rebrands’
The Chicago Cubs are doing a theme night based on an “I Think You Should Leave” skit involving complicated shirts. In our opinion, there should be more room for wacky fun in baseball. Take a look at the minor leagues and you’ll see plenty of it.
Read MoreBeat the Competition with Sports and Outdoor Products
For those tailgates, kids’ soccer games, or watch parties, people are going to need coolers, reusable water bottles, pennants — the list goes on. This is where promotional product distributors can jump in.
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