Do you ever ask yourself, “what if?” What if you reached out to a new prospect? What if you reached out to a former customer? What if you dreamed bigger and reached higher? What if? Life and business is full of “what if” questions. “What if” questions are unlimited. “What if” answers are far more limited…
Read MoreThere are so many fast-growing markets that promotional products distributors can take advantage of. Right now, one such market is the beverage industry.
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Heinz took more than 150 pieces of vintage apparel and “decorated” them with a drop of ketchup, celebrating imperfections and encouraging people to hold onto their old clothes—especially if they double as promotional products.
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Ask the Accountant… Question: I got an email from QuickBooks saying that there would be some kind of security risk because of a browser issue. What does that mean? Answer: Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 has been the default browser for QuickBooks Desktop. Microsoft stopped its support of Internet Explorer on June 15, 2022, and QB…
Read MoreDisney is creating more ways for fans to buy branded merchandise by integrating an in-app commerce option into the Disney+ app. Other apps and services, such as Amazon Music, Spotify, YouTube, Instagram and Twitter, have made in-app purchasing possible, so it was inevitable that such a big commercial entity like Disney would get around to…
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Stran, Quincy, Mass., announced the completion of its acquisition of the assets and business of Trend Brand Solutions under its previously announced asset purchase agreement. As contemplated under the agreement, Stran also announced that Michael Krauser, CEO of Trend, has become regional vice president of Stran, where he will lead the company’s Texas region operations.…
Read MoreFood and beverage companies, and car manufacturers have turned toward lifestyle product lines as ways to appeal to new audiences and expand their reach beyond just what they’re known for. The most recent was Chrysler, which is aiming to appeal to younger audiences by releasing athleisure pieces and lifestyle products like water bottles that paint…
Read MoreFanatics has been named as the official e-commerce merchandise partner for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. As part of the deal, it will operate brick-and-mortar merchandise stores and outfit volunteers.
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alphabroder | Prime Line, Trevose, Pa., announced the nomination of its president and CEO, Dan Pantano, as a candidate for PPAI’s incoming board of directors, due to serve from January 2023 until 2027. With his team, Pantano, has built a world-class sales and marketing organization, providing the support and guidance to put alphabroder into the…
Read MoreBurger King just seriously improved on its classic paper crown by creating a real, bejeweled version for rapper Latto’s performance during the MTV VMA’s. During her performance of “It’s Givin’,” Latto was seen wearing the crown, which included the BK logo and Latto’s 777 logos with crystal embellishments.
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