I am sure you have seen plenty of McDonalds ads, right? But you probably didn’t learn anything new. Right? You already knew McDonalds sold hamburgers, fries, shakes and sodas. You have already tried many things on their menu. So, since you already know everything you need to know about McDonalds why do they advertise? The…
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Remember that six-foot cooler that Dos Equis released so we could all still enjoy each others’ company at a backyard cookout but maintain social distancing? A lot of people might tell you that Labor Day is the end of cookout season, but Dos Equis is making an effort to “save our Saturdays” by re-releasing the Seis-foot cooler and introducing a few more fun products…
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To spread the word about the new addition of Hidden Valley Ranch to its chicken strips and salad options, Dairy Queen dropped a line of branded merchandise that includes a cornhole board, a 1,000-piece puzzle, a paint-by-numbers kit and a cross-stitch kit. While not billed as such, the collection is clearly designed with the stay-at-home crowd in mind…
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AirPop, San Francisco, is bringing its expertise in creating high-performance air wearable products to the U.S. with the launch today of its new line of face masks for U.S. and Canadian customers. Three AirPop mask models are available for purchase—the Light SE, the Pocket, and the AirPop mask for kids—with original and Active models coming…
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99designs, based in Australia and backed by Silicon Valley venture capital firm Accel Partners, boasts a network of freelancers in logo design, custom apparel, custom printed materials and a variety of other advertising and design services. The platform allows customers to hire a designer directly or open a brief and select from ideas submitted by designers…
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Ask the Accountant… Question: I am having small negative amounts left over in my accounts payable aging report after I record paying suppliers. What am I doing wrong? Answer: Negative amounts in your accounts payable are usually the result of the QuickBooks supplier purchase order not matching exactly the invoice from the supplier before creating…
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I know we said McDonald’s wants you to wear your “birthday suit,” but we have to remind you (as your attorneys) not to show up to McDonald’s in the nude. This is just a clever turn of phrase on McDonald’s behalf. The fast food restaurant released a loungewear set to celebrate the the McFlurry’s 25th anniversary from home, and it sold out in an hour…
Read MoreMore and more events are figuring out that promotional products remain a key part of their strategy—and figuring out how to deliver them to virtual attendees. Crain’s New York Business just ran a story on it, namedropping a whole bunch of events that are going this route, including the New York City Wine & Food Festival and New York Comic Con, both happening virtually in October…
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Tru Art Advertising Calendars and Cedar Crest Manufacturing have announced the release of their paired catalog, “Paper to Pen.” The collection features items from Tru Art’s newly-expanded line of non-dated products and a selection of pens from Cedar Crest’s line carefully curated to complement them. The catalog serves as a convenient one-stop shop for a…
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Getting a steady flow of new clients is vital if you have set high sales goals for your business. Despite the challenging times we are in right now, this can still be achieved if you have a systematic prospecting method. It not only gives you a repeatable process, but also allows you to train others when you’re ready to delegate. Here are 10 steps to a proven prospecting system…
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