Clients like samples, but if you’re not careful, they can nickel and dime money out of your business. Here are some ways to provide samples wisely, so you can give your clients the peace of mind that their order is exactly what they wanted while saving money yourself (or even making more)…
Read More7 Gold Medal-Worthy Promo Products From the Olympics and Team USA
There might not be spectators allowed at the Olympics this year, but there are plenty of people looking to celebrate with branded merchandise. With the Opening Ceremonies now over and the games underway, we listed a few of our favorites from the Tokyo 2020 store and Team USA…
Read MoreSock101 Adds Traveling Representative Terrin Conway
Sock101, Lee’s Summit, Mo., announced the addition of Terrin Conway as the company’s newest traveling sales representative. Conway also runs her own small business called C., which focuses on sustainable and slow fashion from new and established designers all over the world…
Read MoreVantage Apparel Acquires European Corporate Apparel Supplier Lynka
Vantage Apparel announced it has acquired full-service European corporate apparel supplier Lynka, headquartered in Poland. According to Vantage, the acquisition will make it the largest global supplier and decorator of corporate apparel—offering its decoration services worldwide…
Read MoreSpeed Dial: The Benefits of Becoming Your Suppliers’ Go-To Distributor
Just as suppliers benefit from knowing more about your business, you can certainly leverage stronger relationships with suppliers to become more of an expert on their companies and operations. Adopting a supplier’s perspective and having a better understanding of their business only makes you a stronger source for your customers…
Read MoreBefore You Partner With a Print Shop, Read This
How do you know if a print shop you’re going to partner with is worth trusting? What really matters when you choose a print shop? There’s no secret formula for selecting the best decorating partner, but there are some big red flags to look out for—and some small but important signs of quality…
Read MoreEric Nashbar on Finding Your Competitive Advantage
Eric Nashbar is a serial entrepreneur who started four business ventures, grew sales to over $35 million a year, managed over 350 people, received a patent and sold those companies for over eight digits—all before the age of 40. Tune in to Million Dollar Monday to hear Nashbar share his story and key advice…
Read MoreA Marketing Makeover: Finding New Promo Sales Opportunities in the Financial Market
Banks and credit unions are going through a transformation as they look for solutions to the marketing challenges they faced during the pandemic. Now is the time for the industry to bring promotional products back to the forefront of financial institution marketing. Here are some things to consider…
Read MoreWD-40 Enters Branded Merchandise Game With Online Store, ‘Summer of Swag’ Sweepstakes
In a press release, WD-40’s brand manager said “fans have been asking where they can get their hands on WD-40 brand gear for years.” Now, WD-40 is giving the people what they want with a branded merchandise store and a promo event called the Summer of Swag Sweepstakes, where fans can win $100 worth of gear each week…
Read MoreDebate Over California City’s Municipal Worker Vaccination Sticker Policy Is Worth Watching for Print and Promo
Municipal employees in one California city are being asked to show proof of their vaccinated status as a sticker on ID badges, but some local city council members criticized the move as an invasion of personal privacy. The debate is worth watching from a promo standpoint, as it could either create or deny new opportunities for printed products…
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