We often hear that everything is bigger in Texas, and 13-year-old Jayson Kimberly is helping to prove that the sentiment applies to the knack for being selfless, too. Hoping to draw attention to the issue of animal welfare, the adolescent is donning promotional T-shirts for different animal shelters throughout the school year…
Read MoreCharles River Apparel Sponsors and Participates in Cradles to Crayons’ Backpack-A-Thon
Charles River, a bronze sponsor of the Backpack-A-Thon event, donated products to be included in the backpacks, and recruited a team of employees and distributors around the Chicago area, including staff from Printable Promotions, Axis Promotions and Club Colors, to participate as volunteers…
Read MoreBrand Hijacking: Intellectual Property and the Promo Industry
Requests for artwork and designs using other brands’ intellectual property without permission—honest mistake or not—are a growing challenge for distributors. What’s the motivation behind the practice, known as brand hijacking, and how can industry companies address it?…
Read MoreReflecting on the Busy Weekend in the Trade War
On Friday, China announced further retaliatory tariffs, which prompted the president to “order” U.S. companies out of China. What followed was a weekend of more speculation, incendiary speech and uncertainty for U.S. businesses.
Read MoreAndrew Yang Seeking a Marketing High Through Marijuana Merch Release
Having already secured the backing of one very influential person, namely, Promo Marketing mainstay Elon Musk, Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang is hoping to bolster his standing by reaching out to ganja lovers. On Saturday, the entrepreneur tweeted that his campaign is selling marijuana merch, with the goods building on the candidate’s advocacy for cannabis…
Read Morealphabroder Re-Launches North End with Three New Features
alphabroder, Trevose, Pa., announced the relaunch of North end in both the U.S. and Canadian markets. The launch introduces three new technologies across 16 styles, enhancing the North End brand identity around a modern, technology-driven brand that’s rooted in fashion. The new technologies include UTK SubDown, a synthetic down-alternative insulation fiber as warm as down;…
Read MoreHow to Handle a Supplier Mistake in QuickBooks
Ask the Accountant… Question: I have a credit from a supplier for a mistake in an order. How do I enter that in QuickBooks? Answer: To enter a credit from a supplier in QuickBooks Premier to be used at a later time, follow these instructions. Go to “Enter Bills” Click “Credit” at the top of…
Read MoreHow One Promo Distributor Navigated Artwork Issues With a Supplier
It’s rare to have everything go according to plan. One mark of a professional is the ability to handle issues as they come and reach an end result as close to the original vision as possible. Here’s how Mike Button, senior account executive for Tricor Brand Communications, worked through some hiccups in the art process to achieve what he thought was a successful and long-lasting promotion…
Read MoreUPDATE: President Trump Again Raises Tariffs on Chinese Imports, ‘Orders’ U.S. Companies to Find Alternatives to China
Today, China announced that it would increase tariffs on $75 billion of U.S. products in the latest edition of the constant tug-of-war between the two countries. In response, President Trump took to Twitter to demand that U.S. businesses “immediately start looking for an alternative to China,” and bring their manufacturing back stateside…
Read MoreKawhi Leonard Gave One Million Clippers Branded Backpacks to Students in Los Angeles
After an astonishing run that culminated in the Toronto Raptors’ first NBA Championship, Kawhi Leonard has solidified himself as one of the biggest stars in the NBA, if not all of professional sports. But it’s after demonstrating some charitable good will in his new (old) home of Los Angeles that he’s solidified himself as one…
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