A review of some of the best (and scariest) products for Halloween.
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Treat or Trick: Are These 11 New Tech Items All They’re Wrapped Up To Be?
So much has happened in the last two weeks in technology, it makes sense to do a quick recap of some of the new devices and software. Here are my positions on 11 technology items that you might (or should) be considering.
Read MoreTri-Mountain Announces First Ever Team Sports Catalog
As a part of its ongoing 20 year anniversary celebration, Tri-Mountain, Irwindale, Calif., has announced the release of its first ever Team Sports catalog this week. This latest catalog features over 140 apparel styles made with the athlete and team in mind.
Read MorePromo Marketing Offices Closed Tuesday, Oct. 30
Promo Marketing’s offices are closed today, Tuesday, Oct. 30 as a result of Hurricane Sandy. Offices are expected to be open tomorrow.
Read MoreHurricane Sandy Hits East Coast, At Least 33 Dead and Millions Without Power
Hurricane Sandy hit the East Coast on Friday evening, bringing with it winds and flooding across the most populated corridor in the United States. Estimates of the damage are still coming in as millions in the U.S. have been left without power. As of noon Tuesday, at least 21 are reported dead in the U.S., bringing the total death toll to 67.
Read MoreIndustry Closures Due to Hurricane Sandy
Promo Marketing’s offices will be closed today, October 29, in anticipation of Hurricane Sandy. The category 1 hurricane is expected to make landfall on Monday and will bring severe winds and heavy rainfall to much of the East Coast.
Read MoreHub Pen Hires Nicole Nary
Hub Pen Company has hired Nicole Nary as dedicated customer service representative. In this position she is responsible for maintaining day-to-day relations and managing orders for some of Hub Pen’s largest national accounts.
Read MoreiPROMOTEu Welcomes Two Canadian Affiliates
iPROMOTEu, the distributorship located in Wayland, Mass., announced the addition of Kelly Knight of Kaycee Promotions & Design, based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and Yamila Gonzalez of AUKA IMPEX, based in Mississauga, Ontario, to its network of over 550 independent distributor affiliates. Kaycee Promotions & Design is the first Canadian affiliate to join iPROMOTEu since it expanded into Canada in September 2012. AUKA IMPEX joined shortly after.
Read MorePrescription Without Diagnosis is Malpractice
How often do you sell something just to make the sale? How often do you approach a supplier at a show and ask “Whatʼs new?” Do you ever show your clients something because you get a special bonus or extra profit for selling it?
If so, you are lucky that no one ever gets sued for malpractice in our business. If so, you are a part of the problem that causes our industry to be perceived as the “t” and “t” words (or worse).
Read MoreProduct Recall: A Nightmare On Your Street
Jason Vorhees. Freddy Krueger. Michael Myers. Three classic horror movie villains that can send shivers down the spine with the mere mention of their names. But nothing strikes fear in the heart of product managers everywhere more than one thing: Recall.
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