We talk frequently in this space about safety issues involving promotional products. A heart-wrenching story out of Pennsylvania this week has me diverting a little, moving over to consumer products in general
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The Best Laid Plans
Why it’s always smart to keep a planner with your schedule and important documents, and why it’s never smart to take photos with your cell phone on a boat.
Read MoreI Confess: I Lied
Many of you may know that my faith and values are important to me. Reluctantly, I must share that I’ve done something I normally don’t do. I lied.
Read MoreWhat’s the Plan?
Planning ahead is part of the job description at a magazine. We plan the stories we will write, who will travel to industry events, when the magazine will go to the printer and then out to you, when we will take a long weekend so that it does not interfere with production. We are always planning at least a month or two ahead of time. Promotional products distributors plan even further in advance by selling programs three or four months (or even a year) ahead of the event or giveaway.
Read MoreBDA Named Official Branded Merchandise Licensee of PGA Tour
Bensussen Deutsch & Associates Inc. (BDA) will manage and grow corporate promotional merchandise program for PGA Tour partners as the official branded merchandise licensee of the PGA Tour. The distributor will aim to extended the PGA Tour brand for the tour’s official marketing partners, title sponsors and tournaments.
Read MoreCounterPoint Expands Operations, Reduces Minimums
With an investment of more than $600,000 in new printing and converting equipment, Las Vegas-based suppler CounterPoint has increased production capabilities, reduced minimums and added more FloorPoint product offerings.
Read MoreGold Bond Acquires World Wide Line
Gold Bond Inc., Hixson, Tenn., announced the acquisition of World Wide Line, Covington, Tenn., which offers the ability to print on a breadth of substrates including full-color wraps on drinkware, dye sublimation and more.
Read MoreBeacon Promotions Launches New Mid-year Items
Beacon Promotions, New Ulm, Minn., recently announced that it has launched 19 new mid-year products, available under the Beacon Brand Builders line name on the company’s website.
Read MoreU.K. Police Commissioner Under Fire for Promotional Product Spending
Tony Hogg, commissioner of the Devon and Cornwall police in England, is drawing heavy criticism for his department’s promotional product spending, BBC reported. According to the news outlet, which filed a Freedom of Information request to obtain exact figures, Hogg spent £7,617 on promotional items, including pens, magnets and lip balms, over 16 months spanning November 2012 to March 2014.
Read MoreBIC Graphic Launches Summer iCatalog, More Than 50 New Products
BIC Graphic, Clearwater, Fla., announced its summer iCatalog, which includes more than 50 new products for summer and the upcoming gift-giving season.
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