Ask the Accountant… Question: I want to keep notes in QuickBooks Premier. How do I do that? Answer: For Customers, you can go to Customers > Customer Center. Highlight a customer, and you will see the transactions related to that customer – estimate, sales order, invoice. Click on one of these, and there will be…
Read MoreAAA Innovations Hires Debra Amato as Regional Sales Manager
AAA Innovations, Norwood, New Jersey, announced that Debra Amato has joined the team as a regional sales manager. In her new role, Amato is responsible for sales revenue in North Carolina; Washington, D.C.; Maryland; Virginia; and Michigan. Amato joins the team from Brooklyn, New York, and brings with her…
Read MoreChatGPT For Blogging and SEO: What Distributors Need To Know
As a content-focused digital marketing agency, we’re always interested in tools that can help us produce better work more efficiently. So, when ChatGPT came out last November, we started experimenting with the app right away. AI writing tools have been around for a while. We find they can be useful in writing short-form content for…
Read MoreOllyball’s Joe Burke on Playing Ball in the House and Creating Wide Branding Appeal
The Ollyball is an inflatable ball that’s designed for the one thing Mom always told you not to do: play ball in the house. Listen in as inventor Joe Burke explains to Brendan how his invention earned Toy of the Year honors, and how he’s bringing the Ollyball into the promo space.
Read MoreThe Virginia Promo Bill Isn’t the First of Its Kind
The Virginia House of Delegates held a hearing yesterday on a bill that would prohibit government agencies from purchasing branded products. In its summary, House Bill 1913, otherwise known as the Virginia Public Procurement Act proposed by Del. Amanda Batten, says: prohibited contracts; agency-branded marketing materials. Prohibits state agencies from entering into any contract for…
Read MoreKoozie Group Exceeds Keep It. Give It. Factor Goal
Koozie Group announced that 77% of its product assortment — a total of 1,944 items — has earned the organization’s Keep It. Give It. (KG) Factor designation, which identifies products whose designs lessen environmental impact through longevity. The comp[any’s goal was to reach the 50% mark by 2024.
Read MoreNC Custom’s Deborah Gaspar Elected to SAAGNY Foundation Board
Deborah Gaspar, vice president of marketing for NC Custom, Hicksville, New York, has been elected a trustee of the Specialty Advertising Association of Greater New York (SAAGNY) Foundation Board. In this role, she will aid the foundation’s mission to connect with and support the local tri-state communities through charitable…
Read MoreSPAM Partners with Content Creators for Retro-Themed (And Affordable) Merchandise Line for Charity
Despite the almost-rhyme, SPAM isn’t known for being a glamorous product. That said, it’s working with two food and travel influencers on a line of branded apparel and accessories.
Read MoreAEW Star Wrestles With Mask Designer In Court Over Branded Merchandise
AEW wrestler Luchasaurus, also known as Austin Matelson in normal life, is known for wearing a dinosaur mask in the ring. Now that he’s getting some acclaim as the cold-blooded wrestling star, it makes sense that he and AEW would want to sell some merchandise featuring his likeness. But, the company that made his mask,…
Read MoreSnugZ USA Donates $125,000 to Wounded Warrior Project
During the PPAI Expo in Las Vegas, SnugZ USA, West Jordan, Utah, presented a check to Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) for a total of $125,000 to show its continued support to the veteran organization from Basecamp sales. What began with a speaking engagement by wounded warrior Dan Nevins in 2015 has led to a partnership…
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