Distributors spend far too much time simply putting logos on merchandise and calling themselves marketers. This is an enormous problem—one that the supply chain stresses are only serving to exacerbate. However, distributors can follow five steps to create magic for their clients by thinking like an ad agency…
Read MoreA&W Features Its Employees in ‘Anti-Celebrity’ Meals With Store Signage, T-shirts and More
Since McDonald’s started giving musical artists their own branded meals and merchandise, it seems like every fast food restaurant has gotten in on the act. A&W, however, is bucking the trend. The brand’s “anti-celebrity meals” feature its own employees and special signage, T-shirts and more at store locations…
Read More5 Food Promotions Product Ideas (Plus Sales Tips and More)
To find out what buyers are looking for, what new products are hitting the market and how distributors can cook up a successful food promo, we spoke with experts from some of the leading promotional food suppliers in the industry. Here’s what they had to say, along with some products for inspiration…
Read MorePRINTING United Alliance Offers Free Membership and Expanded Programs and Services for Students Studying Printing and Graphic Communications
In its continued commitment to the industry to further support printing and graphic arts education, PRINTING United Alliance is excited to share that it has created an even more robust program for the betterment of the industry with new and enhanced membership services for educational members…
Read MoreTim Hortons to Restock Sold-Out Justin Bieber Merch (But Resellers Are Already Cashing In)
Justin Bieber is one of the biggest stars on the planet, so it’s no surprise that his merch tie-in with fellow Canadian icon Tim Hortons sold out pretty much immediately. The company announced last weekend that it plans to restock the items, but that hasn’t stopped fans from buying merchandise at marked-up prices on resale sites…
Read MoreBAMKO Acquires $24.5M Distributor Sutter’s Mill Specialties
BAMKO, Los Angeles, announced that it has acquired the assets of Sutter’s Mill Specialties Inc. Sutter’s Mill reported promotional products revenue of around $24.5 million over the past 12 months. Jake Himelstein, president of BAMKO, said that BAMKO will look to integrate Sutter’s Mills’ robotics and automation capabilities…
Read More75 Years of USA-Made Logo Magic – Promotional Industry’s Only 4 Imprinting Processes
Bandanna Promotions continues its growth as it moves into 2022 while strengthening and maintaining its roots in custom textile USA production. Learn how bandannas are printed via rotary, duplex, silkscreen and digital options in the nation’s only four imprint processes operation…
Read MoreThe Anti-Diet Diet: Goodbye Diet Culture, Hello Sustainable Health
Emily Hochman, a Forbes 30 Under 30 entrepreneur, has redefined “dieting” through Wellory, an app that helps people make healthier eating choices rather than crash diets. Tune in to hear valuable advice about growing a business and learn some health tips along the way…
Read MoreSometimes We Need to Hear ‘No’
Most of us sales and business development types don’t like to hear the word “no.” I get it. But sometimes, us management types need to hear “no.” Let me explain. I recently asked our administrative assistant if she would help with a new project. She replied with an emphatic but polite “no.” The truth is that she was correct…
Read MoreOrbus Exhibit & Display Group Names New CEO
Orbus Exhibit & Display Group, Woodridge, Illinois, announced the appointment of Gary Keefer as CEO. Giles Douglas, Orbus’ CEO of 20 years, retired in 2020 and continues to serve on the board of directors. Keefer has more than 25 years of executive level leadership experience, including years of strategic development and plan execution at B2B product and service businesses…
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