There is a very fine line between a clever and timely commemoration of a noteworthy moment and going too far. In the case of Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris, her latest T-shirt release is teetering on that line after her campaign team created a T-shirt that references a rebuttal directed toward Joe Biden during the…
Read MoreAll Full-Time Team Members at Maple Ridge Farms Earn PPAI’s TAS Certificate
Thomas Riordan, CAS, president of Maple Ridge Farms, Mosinee, Wis., announced that through a recent company initiative, all full-time team members at Maple Ridge Farms have earned, at a minimum, their Trained Advertising Specialist (TAS) certificates. The importance of PPAI’s educational programs was reinforced by Jodie Schillinger, CAS, executive vice president at Maple Ridge, who…
Read MoreDon’t Know Which QuickBooks To Pick?
Question: I want to switch to QuickBooks, but I don’t know which one to pick. I spoke to Intuit, and they say I should purchase QuickBooks Online, and it will do everything I need. Is that true? Answer: Our business is complex and unique and requires a software that can handle our complicated orders. While…
Read MoreRooms at Taco Bell’s Merch-Heavy Promotional Hotel Sold Out in Minutes
Profitable aspirations have certainly been ringing true for Taco Bell lately, with seven consecutive years of growth to tout for the YUM! Brands company. Due to all of their hard work, its bigwigs have earned a nice vacation, but it is the hope for supreme relaxation for fans that is guiding Taco Bell, which yesterday,…
Read MorePromo Company President Sentenced for Price Fixing Scheme
Gennex Media LLC (aka Brandnex.com and PMGOA) pleaded guilty to price fixing in the promotional products industry. The company’s president, Akil Kurji, was sentenced to eight months in custody, a $20,000 fine and three years of supervised release for his part in the scheme following his guilty plea in April. Additionally, Gennex was forced to…
Read MoreSnugZ USA Adds Staff to Sales and HR Teams
Over the past several years, SnugZ USA, West Jordan, Utah, has experienced tremendous growth in employees, orders and product offerings. Several key positions were necessary to prepare for that future growth and strategic direction of the company. Key roles recently filled were: Gaston Lazarte – director of human resources Lazarte has more than 20 years…
Read MoreGrow Promotional Products Sales With New PopSockets Grips & Mobile Gear
Whether you’re looking for bold and trendy items or something more sophisticated, there’s a PopSockets Grip for any vibe. This webinar will include an overview of innovative custom PopSockets and mobile accessories, with specific case studies to help you know when and how to pitch functional tech products that will leverage highly valuable mobile real estate and grow your promotional products sales
Read More2019 Top Distributors: HALO Branded Solutions’ Marc Simon on Providing Value, Promo Trends
We asked some of the 2019 top distributors for their thoughts on the industry, their plans for the future, what they love about promo and much more. Here, we profiled Marc Simon of HALO Branded Solutions, the No. 2 company on our 2019 Top 65 Distributors list…
Read More2019 Top Distributors: BAMKO’s Phil Koosed on Company Culture, Creating Connections
We asked some of the 2019 top distributors for their thoughts on the industry, their plans for the future, what they love about promo and much more. Here, we profiled Phil Koosed of BAMKO, the No. 18 company on our 2019 Top 65 Distributors list…
Read More2019 Top Distributors: Overture Promotions’ Jo Ann Gilley on Customer Service, Future Plans
We asked some of the 2019 top distributors for their thoughts on the industry, their plans for the future, what they love about promo and much more. Here, we profiled Jo Ann Gilley of Overture Promotions, the No. 26 company on our 2019 Top 65 Distributors list…
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