So many times poorly executed direct mail campaigns come down to how clients wanted to send it versus how recipients wanted to receive it. This can and should be avoided. Just because the client went to a seminar on the latest direct mail trends and was taught all the things they need to be doing,…
Read MoreDo Not Become an OSHA Statistic: The Top 3 OSHA Violations for Printing Operations
Every year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announces the Top 10 most frequently cited workplace violations. Each year PRINTING United Alliance publishes the Top 10 list for printing operations which can be found at this link. OSHA’s annual list includes violations from several industry segments including construction and general industry, with printing falling under the latter category. The top…
Read MoreExecutive Perspectives: Metrographics’ Casey Duke on Controlling Variables
Print & Promo Marketing’s ongoing feature series, Executive Perspectives, tells the personal entrepreneurial stories of leading professionals in the print and promotional products industry. This month, we interviewed Casey Duke, partner at Metrographics (asi/268937) in Fairfield, NJ. In our chat, Duke discussed everything from taking over the reins from his father and modernizing the business, to adapting in hard times. How did you get started in the industry? What path did you take to your current role? Casey Duke: The business was started by my father back in the mid-1980s.…
Read More4 Merch Marketing Lessons From Liquid Death’s Cold Plunge Tub & Casket Cooler
The completely custom, highly creative promotional products make a great study for distributors in the branded merchandise arena.
Read MoreDrinkware, Social Media & the Continual Search for the Next Stanley
First, it was Nalgene. Then, it was Yeti. After that, it was S’well, Hydro Flask, Stanley, Owala – an ever-growing list of water bottle brands making their mark on the cultural zeitgeist. In each of these “it” brands’ moment of glory, they dominated both retail and promo. S’well generated over $100 million in revenue from…
Read MorePromo Companies Brace for Hurricane Helene
The massive hurricane was forcing closures and otherwise impacting operations at industry companies in its path.
Read MoreExecutive Perspectives: Metrographics’ Casey Duke on Controlling Variables
Print & Promo Marketing’s ongoing feature series, Executive Perspectives, tells the personal entrepreneurial stories of leading professionals in the print and promotional products industry. This month, we interviewed Casey Duke, partner at Metrographics (asi/268937) in Fairfield, NJ. In our chat, Duke discussed everything from taking over the reins from his father and modernizing the business, to adapting…
Read More6 Tips To Beat the Social Media Algorithm
Try these strategies to enhance your marketing efforts and build engagement with prospects online.
Read MoreUSPS Announces No Stamp Price Changes for January 2025
Highlights: Postmaster General DeJoy’s recommendation not to raise prices for Market Dominant products in January 2025 approved by the Governors of the Postal Service Delivering For America plan is a balanced plan that is working to control costs and grow our package business Postal Service prices remain among the most affordable in the world A…
Read MoreThe Latest Trend in Casual Fashion? Boxers for Women
Celebs like Kristen Stewart and Kendall Jenner have been spotted wearing boxer shorts as outerwear.
Read More