As we reflect on the past year, which was a healthy one overall for mergers and acquisitions in the printing industry, it’s a good moment to assess what drove the activity in 2025 and what’s likely to carry the momentum forward into 2026.
Read MoreOwala Finishes as Fastest-Growing ESP Search Term for Second Year in a Row
Pens and other classic categories continued to dominate the total ESP search rankings throughout 2025 while wellness and seasonal items surged.
Read MorePromo Insiders: Lance Stier of NC Custom on Innovations & Trends in Food Gifts
The Counselor Top 40 supplier recently acquired Confection 360, opening the door to new decoration possibilities including high-speed etching of chocolate.
Read MoreWhy Your Best Year Starts With One Clear Promise
I don’t know about you, but for me, January always feels like a clean slate. The tree comes down, the last rush order has been delivered, and I can finally take a deep breath. I usually come out of Q4 with equal parts pride and exhaustion. Most decorators stare at a new calendar and think, “There must be a better way. How can I make this year smoother than the last?”
Read MoreDirect-to-Object Printing Activation Brings Festive Cheer to LUSH Boston
A print personalization collaboration between direct-to-object printer manufacturer Inkcups and fresh, handmade cosmetics brand LUSH brought holiday cheer to customers, showcasing the experiential marketing power of live activations and print-on-demand.
Read MoreBranding Together: The Importance of Transparent Supply Chains, Featuring Atlantis Headwear
Co-hosts Cassie Green and Theresa Hegel chat with Elisa Pavan about the Italian headwear brand and the importance of incorporating sustainable practices at every stage of production.
Read MoreStudy Shows BPA Alternatives Used in Food Labels Could Be Harmful
Researchers at McGill University found that common BPA alternatives in food labels could seep into the food, causing potential harm when ingested.
Read MoreA Wide-Format SWOT for 2026
As 2026 gets into full swing and wide-format producers start planning for how to grow in the coming months, we asked several owners all in different phases of their wide-format journey — and in different regions of the U.S. — to SWOT the wide-format segment.
Read MoreEditor’s Picks: Tasteful T-Shirts
These top-searched branded T-shirt options are tried-and-true picks for a classic promo campaign item.
Read MoreHow Distributors Are Winning Sales Despite International Tourism Slowdown
Shifting travel patterns (including a rise in domestic tourism) are prompting promo companies to help hospitality clients do more with tighter budgets.
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