Apple has been holding an employee fitness challenge for seven years now. Each year, employees are encouraged to “close their rings,” based on the Apple Watch fitness interface. This year’s prize reflects that goal with the understated design and branding that Apple is known for…
Read MoreThere’s More Than One Way to Skin a Cat
Many years ago, I was in an appointment with a new prospective customer. I gave my spiel. She told me some of the challenges the company was having, and asked what solutions we could offer. My response: “There’s more than one way to skin a cat.” She politely told me that the sales call was over and I needed to leave…
Read MoreThe Easiest (and Most Accurate) Way to Calculate Sales Tax on QuickBooks
QuickBooks Online (QBO) is one of several options from QuickBooks. It is very different from QB Premier or Enterprise, which are more robust and better suit our industry. For instance, QBO does not have customer sales orders, which are pivotal in QB Premier and Enterprise. That being said…
Read MorePrecision Crystal and Awards Announces Shopify App
Precision Crystal Gifts and Awards announced the release of its Shopify app. For promotional products and trophy distributors using Shopify to host their online store, the app allows the addition of Precision Crystal’s catalog information and photos to their store with the click of a button…
Read MoreThe Internet Is Freaking Out About the ‘Cotton Tote Crisis’ (But Should It Be?)
The New York Times recently published a story that included some alarming statistics about how tote bags might not be the eco-friendly cheat code that some people think they are. And, of course, most of Twitter was talking about it. But is the “Cotton Tote Crisis” based on misinterpreted data?…
Read MoreWendy’s Has Reinvented the Branded Beanbag Chair for Our Modern Meme Age
It’s tough in the world of fast food promotions right now. Everyone is trying to out-weird each other and go the extra mile. Is Wendy’s new Big Brain Bean Bag Chair practical home decor for a modern adult? Absolutely not. Is it hilarious and fun? You bet. It’s also a play for the coveted internet audience…
Read More5 Reasons to Start Your Own Promo Business Podcast (Plus Tips and Advice)
Starting a podcast is easier than you think—and it can have big benefits for your distributor business. It takes commitment and dedication, and if you feel you don’t have the time, consider being a guest on other people’s podcasts. But if you’re ready to do your own show, here’s how you can get started…
Read MoreStorm Creek Adds Four New Employees to Sales and Marketing Teams
Storm Creek, Eagan, Minn., announced today it has added four new employees to its sales and marketing teams to keep up with steady customer growth. Natalie Kincs is an inside sales and account manager, and will actively work to expand Storm Creek’s corporate branding market share, both through establishing…
Read MoreUniversity of Tennessee NIL Deal Lets All Football Players Profit From Sales of Team Branded T-shirt
The new name, image and likeness rules in the NCAA, now commonly referred to as “NIL,” are giving student-athletes the chance to monetize themselves for the first time. A lot of the campaigns are from superstar football and basketball players looking to capitalize on the hype before they go pro, but a lot of other…
Read Morealphabroder | Prime Line Launches Green Team Initiative
alphabroder | Prime Line announced the launch of its Green Team Initiative as the company journeys down a new path with the ultimate goal of creating an environmental, social and governance corporate platform that is both meaningful and measurable…
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