Zagwear, a branded merchandise agency headquartered in White Plains, New York, has acquired Arrow Promotional, a New York City and UK-based promotional merchandise company with a long list of top-tier clients. Arrow Promotional’s operations, including offices in New York, Denver and the UK, will be consolidated into Zagwear…
Read MoreDoritos and Netflix Go All Out for ‘Stranger Things’ Virtual Concert Featuring ’80s Bands, Exclusive Merch
Who was the biggest duo of the ’80s? It was Doritos and “Stranger Things,” obviously. OK, only one of those was actually around in the ’80s, but no matter. The two are teaming up to promote the upcoming fourth season of the hit Netflix series with a virtual concert featuring ’80s pop royalty, special Doritos packaging and some killer concert merch…
Read MorePhase 3 Marketing and Communications Acquires Graphic Visions Unlimited
Phase 3 Marketing and Communications, an integrated marketing services company that provides promotional products, wide-format printing and more, is continuing its growth in the print industry with the acquisition of Graphic Visions Unlimited. For more than 30 years, Graphic Visions has been a resource to clients for visual graphics and advertising production…
Read MoreQuinn Grows In-House Art Team
QUINN announced that it has added Angie Kaltreider and Sandra Belk, two talented artists who will help Quinn meet domestic custom orders without having to outsource art needs. Kaltreider joins QUINN with a background in art and operations, and a degree from Lycoming University. Belk comes to QUINN with extensive art and marketing experience, and a degree from…
Read MoreThe Bueller Principle: Why Moving Too Fast Harms Your Clients and Your Business
We often move throughout our day with neither thought nor purpose. Sadly, this same whirlybird approach is applied to the work presented to clients on a far-too-regular basis—especially as it relates to promotional products. If you want to stand out from the product pushers and grow your business, it’s time to not just work with thought and purpose, but to share that with your clients…
Read MoreCap America Acquires Wear-A-Knit
Cap America Inc. announced the acquisition of Minnesota-based custom knitwear company Wear-A-Knit. The terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Wear-A-Knit produces USA-made knitwear for the promotional products and sporting goods industries. Founded in 1977, the company has had two major expansions, the most recent being the company’s purchase of Stitch-It Designs…
Read MoreProforma Founder Donates $5,000 to Next Generation of Entrepreneurial Business Leaders
Proforma founder Greg Muzzillo recently spoke at the NextGen Speaker Series and donated his $5,000 speaker honorarium to Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida. The NextGen Speaker Series is a gathering of America’s most distinguished business leaders. Keynote speakers included world-renowned entrepreneurs and CEOs who shared…
Read MoreCaldor, Bradlees and More: The Website Selling Retro T-shirts From Now-Defunct Regional Brands
These days, it feels like every brand is going the nostalgia route for advertising, marketing and branded merchandise. And why not? It works. But what’s the only thing more nostalgic than current brands drawing on older designs and properties for new promotions? How about merch for brands that have been out of business for decades?…
Read MoreSummertime Swag Built for Outdoor Promotions
It’s summertime, and with pandemic shutdowns, strict mask mandates and canceled events becoming distant memories, many people are jumping at the opportunity to once again attend concerts, festivals, live entertainment venues and other events. Combined with warming temperatures, the spirit of positivity is finding its way into promotional products trends, and if you aren’t hitting…
Read More4imprint Expects to Hit $1 Billion in Revenue This Year
It seems that 4imprint is back. The distributor said in a trading update last week that it is on track to reach $1 billion in revenue for 2022. MarketWatch also reported that the company’s order counts for the first four months of the year were 11% higher than in 2019, while average order value was up 27%…
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