It’s hard to deny our love for all things Disney. Gucci must feel the same way, as the luxury fashion brand has teamed up with Disney on a Mickey Mouse-inspired collection that features sweatshirts, trench coats, cardigans, accessories, bags and more…
Read MoreStorm Creek Donates More Than $50,000 to Charity in 2019
Storm Creek, Hastings, Minn., announced that it contributed a record $50,002 to charity in 2019. The giving total includes more than $40,000 donated to participating charity partners during the company’s annual warehouse sales in October and November, as well as $10,000 for 1% for the Planet. Storm Creek also gives countless product/in-kind donations to local…
Read MoreThe Ampersand Group Launches New Industry Buying Group
The Ampersand Group, a network of more than 60 entrepreneurial business owners, is inviting all independent distributors and vendor partners to join its new buying group, The Power of One Group. The Power of One Group will give independent distributors in the promotional products, printing services and office supplies industries the buying power they need…
Read MoreCoca-Cola’s Subscription Box for Swag and Special Drinks Sold Out Fast
Coca-Cola is unveiling a subscription box service for its fans, with the immediate reaction showing yet again that companies’ affinity for giving audiences branded merch via subscription box will not soon fizz out.
Read MoreMelissa Bettua Promoted to Director of Sales for Hub Pen Company
HUB Promotional Group, Braintree, announced the promotion of Melissa Bettua to director of sales for Hub Promotional Group’s Hub Pen Company. Bettua came from a sales background in the hospitality industry before joining the Hub sales team in 2013. Within her first year with the company, she was promoted…
Read MoreWhich Invoices Are Open? When Are They Due?
Ask the Accountant… Question: How can I find out which invoices are open and when they are due? Answer: In QuickBooks Premier, go to: “Reports” > “Customers and Receivables” > “A/R Aging Detail” This report will list all of your open invoices and their due dates. It will also “age” the invoices, showing how long…
Read MoreLouisville’s Pro Soccer Team Ceased Merchandise Production After Fans Hated New Logo
Soccer fans in Louisville, Ky., were excited to see their professional team, Louisville City FC, unveil a new crest. The new identity would accompany the team’s new home, Lynn Family Stadium, which is currently under construction. Fans weren’t so excited once they actually saw the new logo, though. https://twitter.com/loucityfc/status/1207007639777021952 https://twitter.com/MariusFroehlich/status/1208054345373306882 https://twitter.com/BobcatSNES/status/1207015525295022081 In many cases like…
Read More2019 Wrap-Up: Our 5 Most-Shared Promo Stories of the Year
At Promo Marketing, we rely on social media, because the more our readers share our stories with others, the more people our stories reach. A big thank you to our readers who post stories on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. On that note, here are the stories our readers shared most in 2019…
Read MoreA24 Really Went All Out for Pop-Up Shop Promoting Adam Sandler’s New Movie ‘Uncut Gems’
Thus far, the limited release of “Uncut Gems” has garnered fair financial returns and plenty of industry buzz, especially among critics. Today through Sunday, enthusiasm for the Adam Sandler-led crime thriller will intensify thanks to an A24 pop-up shop that could be the jewel in the crown to those who consider bling—not to mention promotional…
Read MorePro Towels Hires Jeanna Abercrombie, Promotes Ellen Walborn
The Pro Towels family of brands, Pittsburgh, Pa., announced the hiring of Jeanna Abercrombie, MASI, to key accounts director, as well as the promotion of Ellen Walborn to a key accounts director position on the sales team. Abercrombie is new to the Pro Towels family, but not a newcomer…
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