The way in which ground shipping charges are derived is about to change in 2015. Are you prepared? Both FedEx and UPS announced plans to apply dimensional weight pricing on all packages. The two companies already use this pricing on many of their other services, but have now opted to expand this practice further. Both companies believe these changes will help to reduce excess packaging materials and overall package sizes in order to better optimize loads, which may ultimately lead to related reductions in fuel use, vehicle emissions and transportation costs.
Read MorePower Meeting 2014 Recap–It’s All in the Numbers
The Promo Marketing team wrapped up its most successful year of Power Meetings to date in Charlotte, N.C. last week. This year’s meetings spanned across both coasts and four major cities, including Scottsdale, Ariz., Miami, Fla. and Newport Beach, Calif.
Read MoreAmerican Solutions for Business Restructures Company Leadership
American Solutions for Business (ASB), Glenwood, Minn., announced its board of directors approved two promotions last week.
Read MoreDraw Your Attention to Drawstrings
I guess it has something to do with the time of year. The weather in much of the U.S. begins to turn cooler, and parents’ thoughts naturally turn to whether or not the kids’ sweatshirts and jackets from last year still fit.
Read MoreI Could Have Slept In But Why Should You Care?
Something strange has happened to me. On a recent three-day holiday weekend, I had the opportunity to sleep in. But I didn’t. I attended a concert at the Hollywood Bowl Saturday and started early Sunday packing meals at our church for families in Haiti. I was looking forward to sleeping in on the holiday Monday when my wife told me our runners group was going out at 7 a.m. What would seem like an automatic “no” has become a much easier “yes” for me.
Read MoreTrade Only Launches Two New Website Upgrades
Trade Only, Costa Mesa, Calif., announced to upgrades to its VISION and STORE solutions. In VISION, users can create multiple product boards while STORE users can utilize auto-email personalization.
Read MoreMohawk Introduces New Line of Inkjet Media at Graph Expo
To serve the demands of the rapidly growing inject printing market, Mohawk, Cohoes, N.Y., introduced its new line of inject substrates at Graph Expo 2014, which took place in Chicago Sept. 28 to Oct. 1.
Read More10 Excellent Mug and Tumbler Giveaways
Everyone has different ideas as to what quenches their thirst. Whether your client needs a product to hold coffee in the morning, a beer at happy hour or water during a run, these 10 mug and tumbler options have you covered.
Read MoreAmsterdam Printing Receives American Graphic Design Award
Amsterdam Printing, Amsterdam, N.Y., announced that its Luxe Gallery Motivations Calendar is an award recipient in the 2014 American Graphic Design Awards Contest.
Read MoreThe Coolest Promotions from New York Comic Con
Here are three eye-catching and effective promotions from Disney, Dark Horse and Harper Collins from this year’s New York Comic Con.
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