Orbus Exhibit & Display Group announced that Kara Barker, field sales representative, has been named Promotional Products Association of Florida (PPAF) vice president of the board of directors for 2022. Barker has been serving on the PPAF board of directors as treasurer since January 2020…
Read MoreTapping Into an Untapped Market
Josh Goodman is the founder and CEO of PourMyBeer, a next-generation self-pour beverage system. Goodman discusses the many stages his business went through in order to solve a huge issue in the nightlife industry—crowded bars. He also provides valuable advice on how, with the right mindset, a simple frustration can lead to fortune…
Read MoreManaging SAGE and QuickBooks Users
Ask the Accountant… Question: I am switching to a SAGE system integrating with QB. Should I have the same number of users in each? Answer: Not necessarily. You will need as many users in SAGE as people in your organization who need access to research products, create presentations, access the Project Management area and write…
Read MoreJack Nadel International Rebrands as ‘Nadel’
Jack Nadel International, Los Angeles, announced this week that it has rebranded as Nadel, hoping to reflect the company’s evolution from a promotional products company to a full in-house agency, as well as the changing nature of the promotional products industry and the services customers are looking for…
Read MoreTaylor Swift Celebrates Honorary Doctorate From NYU With Full Line of Graduation-Themed Merch
Taylor Swift is getting an honorary doctorate from New York University and speaking at the university’s graduation ceremony on May 18. To commemorate the occasion, she’s releasing a collection of college graduation-themed merchandise called “I’m Feeling 22,” named after her song “22,” the class of 2022 and the age of most college graduates…
Read MoreAIA Hosts Second-Annual Marketing Lab Event
In March 2022, AIA Corporation (AIA), Appleton, Wisconsin, brought together nearly 70 owners for its two-day Marketing Lab, a virtual hands-on learning event focused on marketing solutions. This year’s event centered on developing a brand’s digital footprint, advancing their social media presence and creating strategic content…
Read MoreDunkin’ Continues Merch Expansion With e.l.f. Co-Branded Makeup and Cosmetics
In 2018, the business formerly known as Dunkin’ Donuts dropped the “Donuts” from its name, implying that it had much more than donuts to offer. What the company meant was that it had an expanding menu. But, in the years that followed, Dunkin’ has increasingly branched out into branded products. The latest? A full line of makeup…
Read MoreWhat’s New in Promotional Bags and Totes
Like every other product category, bags and totes are evolving with customer buying habits. Right now, the biggest draw is a bag that’s made from environmentally friendly materials. Going beyond the prototype canvas tote with fully custom bags can also make you stand out as a distributor…
Read MoreFacilisgroup Launches Commercio, an E-Commerce Solution for the Promotional Products Industry
Facilisgroup, the software-as-a-service company and partnering community within the promotional products industry, has released Commercio, an online store solution platform for its distributor partners. With Commercio, Facilisgroup partners can easily create a CompanyStore for their client’s ongoing e-commerce needs…
Read MoreSt. Peter’s University Merch Sales Explode Thanks to Historic NCAA Tournament Run
St. Peter’s University, a school that most people just heard about for the first time because of its unlikely deep run in the NCAA tournament, might just be everyone’s new favorite college sports team. Even though the Peacocks crashed out of the tournament in the Elite Eight, their Cinderella story inspired new fans to stock up on St. Peter’s merch…
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