PromoPlacement Recruiting announced that Erika Ruehlman is joining the firm as vice president of talent and strategy. Ruehlman started her promo career filing catalogs at a family-owned distributorship. She went on to work for staffing and recruiting firms before going on to key talent acquisition positions with top 40 promo distributorships…
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Is the word “distributor” outdated? Does it need to be updated to better reflect the changing nature of the job and the capabilities of modern distributor companies? Is it necessary to make a change? Is it even possible? Sandra Kelley of Prestige Promotions joined the show to discuss the topic, originally proposed by PPAI President Dale Denham in a recent article…
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S&S Activewear, Bolingbrook, Ill., announced today that it has acquired TSF Sportswear. By acquiring TSF, S&S gains greater access to markets in the Southern U.S., while TSF’s customers can now select from S&S’s more than 100 brand offerings and benefit from a greater depth of inventory driven by S&S’s nationwide network…
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Branded merchandise from The Masters is some of the most exclusive in golf, considering you can buy it only at Augusta National. And, as it turns out, even pro golfers do a bit of shopping while they’re at the tournament. So, what are the top talents in golf looking for in their golf merchandise?…
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When it comes to pets, most owners will stop at nothing to care for, pamper and love on their animal companions. From cats to dogs and even reptiles, pets are often important members of the family. As the weather warms and National Pet Month (May) approaches, it’s time to step up promotion campaigns that utilize pet bandanna triangles…
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As part of our 2022 State of the Industry report, we asked seven print and promo suppliers specializing in different product categories for their thoughts on four critical supply chain issues: shipping time, product availability, product pricing and labor. We condensed this information into an infographic to help visualize the current state of the industry supply chain…
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As part of Keep it. Give it., the company’s vision for positive social impact and increased sustainability, Koozie Group is focusing its environmental efforts in five areas where it strives to improve sustainability, including facilities, transportation, packaging, recycling and products. Environmental stewardship is one of the four key focus areas of…
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When I talk with people about their goals I frequently hear them use the word “if.” “If I can grow my sales to $X.” “If I get healthy.” “If I get that new customer.” If. “If” sows seeds of doubt. “If” is a word that people need to lose and replace it with “when.” “When…
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As any brand selling merchandise online knows, you only have a few seconds to grab the customer’s attention. So it’s crucial to offer products that look great and stand out in the Instagram feed. Help your clients stock their online stores for maximum success with these seven product ideas…
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In part two, John dives into the story behind Club Colors and what they do. Throughout the discussion, he talks about being a full-service brand management provider and what that means. He also takes it one step further, talking about the benefits of being that provider for clients and the thrill of creating an individual experience for each one…
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