Promo Marketing’s Continued Coverage from Day Two in Chicago

Football legend Mike Ditka spoke to a packed house this morning in his keynote presentation, “ACE: Attitude, Character and Enthusiasm,” at The ASI Show in Chicago. Ditka talked to the audience about his history with the NFL, his thoughts on teamwork and leadership, and his definition of success.

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Ash City: Eye on Asia

Garry Hurvitz, president and CEO of Ash City USA, released the July 2011 edition of his “Eye on Asia” newsletter. Click through for a full reprinting of the letter, which forcasts apparel price increases that may affect the industry in 2012 and beyond.

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Product of the Day: Water Bottle with Steel Cap and Base from 99centpromos.com

It’s currently 10 kajillion degrees out in most of the country, thanks mostly to one of the worst heat waves this side of Al Gore’s “I told you so.” There’s only one thing to do in horrible, soul-immolating weather-times like this: Shop for water bottles. Why not start with the Water Bottle with Steel Cap and Base from 99centpromos.com? The 18 oz., BPA-free bottles are available in blue or clear colors and feature a no-slip base.

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Social Media – Old Tools in New Packaging

I’ve been talking abou the transformative changes taking place in the workplace today, and social media appears at first glance to be a whole new ballgame. But just as you experienced a change when you traded your vinyl records to shiny new compact discs and a transformation when you now carry all of your music library on your phone—you’re still listening to music.

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