PCNA, a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based industry leader for eco-friendly and sustainable promotional products, recently announced that additional U.S. facilities have earned certification from the Forest Stewardship Council, strengthening the supplier’s continuing commitment to environmental responsibility…
Read MoreCustomers in Beijing have been fighting to get their hands on merchandise featuring the games’ mascot, an adorable panda named Bing Dwen Dwen. Shoppers have been clearing shelves of plush toys and other products with the panda’s face on it. But another product is getting the attention of shoppers around the Olympic Village—commemorative coins. According…
Read MoreMaersk CEO Soren Skou told Bloomberg last week that he believes the shipping crisis, wreaking havoc in international trade across the world, may return to normal in the coming months. In the interview, Skou said that the shipping backlogs will begin to let up in the second half of the year, easing some of the…
Read MoreAt the final whistle last night, the Los Angeles Rams were named the Super Bowl Champions in front of a hometown crowd. Naturally, Rams fans in LA wanted to commemorate the win through merchandise, but don’t assume that the winning team is the one with the strongest merch sales leading up to the game…
Read MoreJacki Suckow, president of NorthStar Printing and Promotions, Flowery Branch, Georgia, told us how she handles online store programs that include both printed and promotional products, and how she makes sure her customers get exactly what they want. Here, she takes us through a particularly successful project…
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Delegate CX, the outsourcing specialists focused on helping growth-minded businesses in the promotional products industry grow and scale, announced that industry expert Becki Heinen has joined the team as director of customer success. Heinen joins Delegate CX from Facilisgroup, where she headed up multiple departments…
Read MoreSuper Bowl LVI is this weekend, and the NFL is paying homage to Los Angeles, the game’s host city, in the most fitting way possible. No, the league isn’t staging a three-hour traffic jam on the 101. But it is working with four LA streetwear brands to release limited-edition apparel and merchandise capsules celebrating the city and the game…
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Charles River Apparel recently donated 1,500 face masks to Community Captains, a program launched last fall by the New England Patriots Foundation in partnership with Bank of America. The program is designed to build stronger connections with local nonprofits to maximize their impact, and over the next two years, the New England Patriots Foundation and…
Read MoreOne of the most frequent questions distributors ask about social media is what to post. Most tend to have product-centric posts for obvious reasons. And while there is nothing wrong with that approach, social media is an invaluable tool to show what else you bring to the table. Here are 20 ideas you can easily implement…
Read MoreMichelob Ultra’s three-part Super Bowl ad brings celebrity endorsements, social media contests, a full branded merchandise collection and the call for fans to pay close attention to minute details, creating a multi-platform branding experience. The bowling alley-themed merchandise includes a T-shirt imprinted with a phone number that fans can actually call for a surprise…
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