As business either have reopened or prepare to reopen their doors following closures, finding the right products for their needs is key. Whether that’s masks, signage and sanitizer to keep employees and customers safe, or items for any other promotional use, this catalog will guide your search through the top promotional products that businesses will need for safely reopening.
Read MoreDisney to Sell Some ‘Star Wars’ Theme Parks Merch at Target
There’s no easy way to take away the sting of postponing a vacation to somewhere like Disney World or Universal Studios. Disney, however, is trying to at least soften the blow a little by offering otherwise exclusive merchandise from its Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge park in retail stores like Target. We’ve covered the park in…
Read MoreQCA Members Vote to Wind Down the Organization
In April, accredited supplier members of Quality Certification Alliance (QCA), Chicago, voted to wind down the organization. No new applications are being accepted, and current members will continue to be supported through Aug. 1, 2020. Several factors contributed to the decision to wind down. “First, QCA has done an excellent job in educating accredited suppliers…
Read MoreThe 7 Most Innovative PPE Items We’ve Seen
PPE has been at the forefront of most distributors’ minds since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. And while the standard masks and face shields have been big, we’ve also seen plenty of innovative new items. The following seven products are among the most inventive ones we’ve come across…
Read MoreThe Future of QuickBooks Desktop
Ask the Accountant… Question: I’ve heard rumors that QuickBooks Desktop is going away. Is that true? Answer: I’ve heard those rumors for years, but QB Desktop (Pro, Premier and Enterprise) is improved upon year-over-year, and appears to be here to stay. I recently attended a webinar by Joe Woodard about this very subject. He quoted…
Read MoreProforma Affiliate Owner Recognized as 2020 Business of Pride Honoree
Christie Hattersley, co-owner of C-Suite Promotions Powered by Proforma, has been recognized by the Tampa Bay Business Journal as a 2020 Business of Pride Individual Ally Honoree. This recognition is…
Read MoreResearchers Develop a Reusable Face Mask that Kills Viruses with a USB Charger
Researchers in Haifa, Israel, have created what they believe is a reusable face mask that kills harmful particles by heating itself up with a smartphone charger. It’s been pretty incredible how quickly the scientific community has acted during the COVID-19 pandemic. New developments that sometimes take years have happened in weeks. This has included much…
Read MorePM Screen Time: HPG’s Alex Morin and Charley Johnson on the Power of Meditation
Alex Morin and Charley Johnson of HPG dropped by PM Screen Time (virtually) to recap “Peace Amongst the Chaos,” the fascinating webinar on meditation they hosted for UMAPP. The gang talked the benefits of meditation, how to get started, how it can make you a better salesperson and a whole lot more…
Read MorePPAI Launches Industry’s First Live Event Health and Safety Initiative
Promotional Products Association International (PPAI), Irving, Texas, has announced the launch of PPAI’s Healthpitality, the hallmark for the industry’s first health and safety initiative, and an even higher standard for all PPAI live events. The initiative is designed to enhance the safety and security practices that are already in place by working with event partners…
Read MoreDunkin’ Releases Branded Face Mask Collection Benefiting Children in Underserved Communities
Dunkin’s blend of practicality, humor, seasonal importance and pop culture enthusiasm have helped it to win regard as a marketing heavyweight. The 70-year-old enterprise is back at it with a branded face mask promotion, partial proceeds from which will go to the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation…
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