Who made that cool new product?!? You are just returning back from the PPAI Expo in Las Vegas when your client calls you with an urgent request for an important event and needs ideas today to place the order and have it delivered. You recall seeing three or four perfect items for the event, but you can’t recall which vendor had the items and you don’t know the proper keywords to find them in an online product search.
Read More3-D Printing: To Believe or Not Believe the Hype
3-D printing made quite a splash at CES 2014. Are you buying into the hype, and how does this technology affect the print and promo industry?
Read MoreTell Jokes to Get More Done
Want to get more done during the day? Try telling jokes.
Read MoreMaking The Right Splash at The Show
We’re getting into the 2014 winter trade show season and anyone reading this has varying experiences with past shows. You’ve either participated in several and know exactly what you want to accomplish—or you have attended few (or none) and may have levels of excitement or anxiety.
Read MoreThe PPAI Expo Starts This Week
The PPAI Expo, one of the industry’s largest trade shows, begins today. Click through for important information on exhibitors, education and events.
Read MorePPAI Launches ‘Product Safety Aware’ Education Program
Today at the PPAI Expo, PPAI announced a new product safety program aimed at increasing education for suppliers and distributors. The program will require member companies to complete a minimum of four hours of product safety education in order to gain access to the PPAI marketplace.
Read MorePrime Line Acquires R.O.I. Line by Source Abroad and Get It Global
Prime Line, the supplier based in Bridgeport, Conn., announced today two major acquisitions of established factory direct sourcing lines—R.O.I. Line by Source Abroad and Get It Global—in separate, simultaneous transactions.
Read MoreMohawk Plans Major Business Expansion
Mohawk, Cohoes, N.Y., aims to grow its business and enhance its operation schedule this year. In the midst of hiring up to 100 full-time employees, Mohawk will invest millions of dollars in upgrading equipment and expanding envelope output at its converting center in Ashtabula, Ohio.
Read MoreGill Hires New Field Sales Managers
Gill Studios has announced the addition of two new field sales managers to the company’s sales team. Alicia Dierking joins Gill as our greater Texas field sales manager and Melissa Casey is our greater New York and New Jersey field sales manager. Field sales managers reside within their territory to provide a hands-on personalized sales support that helps build a growing partnership with the distributor.
Read MorePM Video Battle: SnugZ USA’s Lanyards versus Hasseman Marketing’s Ninjas
Who will be victorious? SnugZ USA’s lanyard- and dance-infused video faces off against Hasseman Marketing & Communications’ ninja army.
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