One of the leading technologies that can help qualify leads and facilitate sales are chatbots. They have the ability to provide a personalized experience that is both convenient for customers and profitable for businesses. And, they’re not hard to set up and launch on your promo distributor website…
Read MoreMicrosoft’s Promotional ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 2’ Xbox Controllers Are Covered in Horrifying Fur (and Everybody Wants Them)
Over the years, there have been some monumental advances in video game controller technology. The Atari joystick became the NES controller, which became the PlayStation DualShock controller, and so on. But today, friends, we are here to tell you that the next evolution of the video game controller has arrived. And it is covered in electric blue fur…
Read MoreUniversal Unilink Adds Adriana Laurenti as Marketing Coordinator
Universal Unilink welcomed Adriana Laurenti as marketing coordinator. Laurenti will be responsible for developing and executing marketing initiatives, including member recruitment and promoting member engagement. She is trilingual and received a bachelors degree in marketing from Greenville University in Brazil…
Read MoreBuffalo Wild Wings’ New Apparel Line Is Only Available During March Madness Overtime
Buffalo Wild Wings is hoping that a few college basketball games go into overtime during this year’s NCAA tournament. After all, that’s the only time fans will be able to shop for exclusive branded merchandise. The “Home of Overtime” collection, which includes a T-shirt and hoodie, unlocks only when a March Madness game goes into extra time…
Read MoreDiversified Labeling Solutions CEO Jim Kersten on the Paper Shortage, Opportunities in the Fast-Growing Labels Market and More
It hasn’t captured national attention the same way as inflation or shipping delays, but the ongoing paper shortage has been called an “existential crisis” by some in the print industry. What’s happening and what does it mean for distributors? Jim Kersten, CEO of Diversified Labeling Solutions, joined the show to fill us in and talk opportunities in the fast-growing labels market…
Read MoreFully Promoted Takes Center Stage With Line-Up of Industry Leaders at 2022 Convention
Fully Promoted, West Palm Beach, Florida, part of the United Franchise Group (UFG) affiliated family of brands, hosted its annual convention in Fort Worth, Texas, for 2022. The three-day event, themed “Branding We Grow,” featured networking events, presentations, vendor roundtables, an award ceremony and educational opportunities. ..
Read MoreMen’s and Women’s Teams Get Equal NCAA Tournament Swag: Here’s the Early-Round Gift Box
The NCAA Tournament swag looks different this year. For starters, in response to heavy criticism, the NCAA finally allowed the women’s tournament to use the “March Madness” branding. And both the men and women received the same amount of merch, both featuring the “March Madness” branding as promised…
Read More5-Point Checklist to Evaluate Promotional Products Software
If you’re reading this, you’ve made the decision to invest in the growth of your business by exploring promotional products software. You might think this is a daunting decision, one that could have a significant positive or negative effect on your operation, so we came up with a five-point checklist to guide you toward a successful outcome…
Read MoreAAA Innovations Launches ‘Plant-A-Tree’ Program in Partnership With American Forests
AAA Innovations announced a partnership with American Forests, the oldest national conservation organization in the U.S. As part of AAA Innovations’ commitment to sustainability and environmental leadership, the company introduced the Plant-A-Tree Program, where it will plant one tree for every wood market umbrella sold…
Read MoreNYC Bakery Zabar’s Collaborates With Coach for Upscale (and Expensive) Branded Merch
We’ve got another example of a restaurant teaming up with a luxury brand to create some very pricy promotional products. This time it’s Zabar’s, the much celebrated bakery in New York City, collaborating with Coach for a line of branded merchandise. The line includes a sweater that retails for $495, a T-shirt for $150 and a leather tote for $550…
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