Top 3 Problems with Artwork

Unfortunately, artwork is still a major headache for distributors and suppliers alike. We’ve come a long way and the problems are easier to fix with a skilled graphic artist than they were 15 years ago, yet there are still a few fundamental misunderstandings that cause problems for the promotional products industry.

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What Clients Really Want—It’s Not the Best Price!

A few years back I was speaking at Fruit of the Loom’s national sales meeting, I had the pleasure of sharing the stage with a gentleman whose name escapes me, however, his message during our offstage conversations still resonates with me today.

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What’s in the VMA, Emmys Gift Bags?

While many are talking about performances and acceptance speeches at last night’s MTV Video Music Awards, and predicting tonight’s Emmys winners, others may be curious about all the swag doled out at these star-studded events.

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Promo Marketing Accepts ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

Samantha Gotlib, vice president of sales at Charles River Apparel, Sharon, Mass., challenged Nikki Stella, Promo Marketing’s group president/publishing director. She has accepted the challenge along with the Promo Marketing and Print+Promo teams.

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No, I Don’t Need A Receipt

just when you think you’re out of the woods on an issue, it pops up in a most unexpected place. As reported in a recent article in Naturally Savvy, research has found BPA in cash register receipts at many of your favorite supermarkets.

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