As part of our 2022 State of the Industry report, we asked seven print and promo suppliers specializing in different product categories for their thoughts on four critical supply chain issues: shipping time, product availability, product pricing and labor. We condensed this information into an infographic to help visualize the current state of the industry supply chain…
Read MoreKoozie Group Committed to Environmental Stewardship
As part of Keep it. Give it., the company’s vision for positive social impact and increased sustainability, Koozie Group is focusing its environmental efforts in five areas where it strives to improve sustainability, including facilities, transportation, packaging, recycling and products. Environmental stewardship is one of the four key focus areas of…
Read MoreStop Saying This One Word
When I talk with people about their goals I frequently hear them use the word “if.” “If I can grow my sales to $X.” “If I get healthy.” “If I get that new customer.” If. “If” sows seeds of doubt. “If” is a word that people need to lose and replace it with “when.” “When…
Read More7 Instagram-Worthy Promotional Products for Online Stores
As any brand selling merchandise online knows, you only have a few seconds to grab the customer’s attention. So it’s crucial to offer products that look great and stand out in the Instagram feed. Help your clients stock their online stores for maximum success with these seven product ideas…
Read MoreGood Company With John Morris, Episode 2: Being a Solutions Provider
In part two, John dives into the story behind Club Colors and what they do. Throughout the discussion, he talks about being a full-service brand management provider and what that means. He also takes it one step further, talking about the benefits of being that provider for clients and the thrill of creating an individual experience for each one…
Read MoreOrbus’ Kara Barker Named PPAF Board Vice President for 2022
Orbus Exhibit & Display Group announced that Kara Barker, field sales representative, has been named Promotional Products Association of Florida (PPAF) vice president of the board of directors for 2022. Barker has been serving on the PPAF board of directors as treasurer since January 2020…
Read MoreTapping Into an Untapped Market
Josh Goodman is the founder and CEO of PourMyBeer, a next-generation self-pour beverage system. Goodman discusses the many stages his business went through in order to solve a huge issue in the nightlife industry—crowded bars. He also provides valuable advice on how, with the right mindset, a simple frustration can lead to fortune…
Read MoreManaging SAGE and QuickBooks Users
Ask the Accountant… Question: I am switching to a SAGE system integrating with QB. Should I have the same number of users in each? Answer: Not necessarily. You will need as many users in SAGE as people in your organization who need access to research products, create presentations, access the Project Management area and write…
Read MoreJack Nadel International Rebrands as ‘Nadel’
Jack Nadel International, Los Angeles, announced this week that it has rebranded as Nadel, hoping to reflect the company’s evolution from a promotional products company to a full in-house agency, as well as the changing nature of the promotional products industry and the services customers are looking for…
Read MoreTaylor Swift Celebrates Honorary Doctorate From NYU With Full Line of Graduation-Themed Merch
Taylor Swift is getting an honorary doctorate from New York University and speaking at the university’s graduation ceremony on May 18. To commemorate the occasion, she’s releasing a collection of college graduation-themed merchandise called “I’m Feeling 22,” named after her song “22,” the class of 2022 and the age of most college graduates…
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