I get a lot of questions about my degree, Graphic Media Management. People seem to assume more often than not that I mean graphic design, and I can’t blame them. I don’t think the title tells you what I am studying. Graphic Media Management is a print management degree. I get to learn all about…
Read MoreASI & PRINTING United Alliance Launch Dual Membership
The offering, which comes with exclusive benefits, aims to help businesses ignite growth in the print, decorator and promotional products markets.
Read MoreConvergence Corner: Finding Something for Everyone in the Trucking Industry
Executive Print & Promo has a long history in print. The St. Louis, Missouri-based distributor has been in the print world for nearly 60 years, and added promo a little more than halfway into its history. In that time, its staff, like Stacey Wilks, who serves as the lead of customer relations, has excelled at…
Read MoreHow One Printer Tackled the Olympics, PFW, and an Election … All at the Same Time
In the world of commercial printing, last-minute high demand is something that can break a company. But Groupe Prenant just took gold in tackling not only the demands for the Olympics, but also Fashion Week, an unexpected election cycle, and regular clients — all while printing Christmas catalogues. It does sounds like fiction, so I…
Read More4imprint Sees Sales Growth in First Half of Year
4imprint, the largest distributor in the North American promotional products industry, reported last week that total global sales increased 5% in the first half of 2024 compared to the same two quarters last year.
Read MoreExploring the Intersection of Wide-Format Print and the Promo Space
As more and more businesses aim to be a “one-stop shop,” it’s a no-brainer that wide-format printers would start adding promotional products to their list of services.
Read MoreGrow Sales within the Beverage Market for Local to National Success
The meteoric rise of the beverage market is all around us: From reusable water bottles to the plethora of specialized beverage options, the branding opportunities that beverages provide are at an all-time high. If you need any more proof other than what you’re seeing on the streets, look at these numbers: Statista did a report…
Read MoreHarris-Walz Merch Makes Splash at Intro Rally in Philly
In a line that wrapped around the block, vendors capitalized on the crowd Vice President Kamala Harris drew to The Liacouras Center at Temple University on Tuesday, Aug. 6. They were stocked with mementos showing support for the Democratic presidential hopeful at her campaign’s first rally with Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the freshly appointed vice-presidential…
Read MoreCan Drinkware’s Run of Popularity Continue?
Given that it’s been the hottest product category of the past decade, you may think we need to finally put a lid on this drinkware talk. But the market for cups, mugs and tumblers continued to soar in 2023 as consumers prioritize healthy habits and sustainability. Drinkware market share has grown five of the last…
Read MoreManaging Users on QuickBooks Online Plus
Ask the Accountant… Question: How many users do I get with QBO Plus? Answer: QBO Plus allows up to five users. You can invite your accountant or bookkeeper to be a user by sending an invitation to their email address. But, if you are using a different QuickBooks product, be sure to read the fine…
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