Navitor, North Mankato, MN, announced the launch of its all-new 2000 Plus PrintPro self-inking stamp line. Since 1987, the 2000 Plus name has been synonymous with best-in-class marketing devices that are exclusive to the U.S. market. This new line of self-inking stamps will provide users with a new level of convenience, speed, and accuracy to…
Read MoreDo You Believe In You?
I love Ed Mylett. Recently, I heard Ed talk about identifying the individual who holds the greatest importance in believing in our worth and potential. Most of us may think it is of the utmost importance that our prospects believe in us and our value. Fact is, as Ed said, the most important person you…
Read MoreThe McDonald’s TableBag Shows What You Can Do with Packaging
McDonald’s just unveiled a new bit of packaging a few months ago called the TableBag, which turns your food back into a standalone cardboard table. It shows that designers are thinking about eco-friendly ways to create promotional items, and also new ways to play with packaging design to create a memorable experience.
Read MoreWhite Castle Shows How Brands Can Do More Laid Back Beer Co-Brands
White Castle and Philadelphia brewery Evil Genius teamed up for a co-branded beer. But, unlike others that came before, it doesn’t use weird flavor profiles for attention. It’s a good example of how distributors can co-brand without going too far.
Read MoreCharles River Apparel Becomes Sponsor of Meals on Wheels America
Charles River Apparel launched its newest giveback program in collaboration with Meals on Wheels America — pledging to donate a minimum of $25,000 by the end of 2023. Titled “Quilting Communities Together,” the fundraiser donates 3% of net sales from the Franconia Collection to support Meals on Wheels America.
Read MoreHow to Designate a Vendor as a 1099 Vendor in QuickBooks
Ask the Accountant… Question: When I try to designate a vendor as a 1099 vendor, it is greyed out. How do I change that? Answer: There has been a recent change to Preferences in QB Premier regarding 1099 status of vendors. Now, you must turn on the 1099 option in “Preferences” > “Tax: 1099” (toward…
Read MoreNetflix Continues Co-branding Push with Lacoste Apparel Line
Netflix is taking the famous Lacoste crocodile and putting it through the filter of various Netflix shows, like turning it into the Demogorgon monster from “Stranger Things,” dressing it up in period-appropriate garb from “Bridgerton,” or putting it on “Sex Education” protagonist Otis’ bike.
Read MoreJimmy John’s Is Giving Out Rolling Papers, Other Cannabis-Related Items for 4/20
Sandwich chain Jimmy John’s is celebrating the biggest day on the cannabis calendar, 4/20, with a new sandwich item called the “Munchie Crusher,” and is pairing the menu item with for some special branded items like rolling papers, matches, and other promotional products available at its Long Beach, CA, location.
Read MoreLessons from Carvel’s Co-Branded Westward Expansion
Ice cream and cake brand Carvel is opening more stores throughout the U.S., and using co-branded restaurant concepts to introduce itself to new markets. It’s a good lesson for promotional products distributors about how brands can work together to create a complementary experience.
Read MoreHow a Snoopy T-shirt Resulted in a Blood Donation Appointment Boom for the American Red Cross
The American Red Cross is using a Snoopy T-shirt to drive blood donation appointments. It’s working, too. Since releasing the design, the organization has seen exponential web traffic, and people are posting all over social media about it.
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