Last we heard from Starbucks, the coffee and sugary drinks giant updated its rewards program to allow members to snag free merch when they save up enough points. This week, Starbucks was back in the news for merch, this time for its new eco-friendly, color-changing branded cups that are so popular, stores are struggling to keep them in stock…
Read MoreA Bobblehead Will Finally Appear in a ‘Toy Story’ Movie
No matter their nature, we love addressing how businesses bank on micro-moments, which are especially profitable within the sports realm. Walt Disney Pictures and Pixar Animation Studios, who figure to count astronomical box office figures when “Toy Story 4” hits theaters June 21, are upping their nod to athletics through the script’s inclusion of a bobblehead whose pose pays tribute to an amazing feat by a baseball great…
Read MoreQuick LinkedIn Tips for Promotional Products Businesses
LinkedIn bills itself as “the world’s largest professional network with more than 562 million users in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide,” and as such, it’s a good place to find people and build business relationships…
Read MoreSignet Inc. Returns to QCA Advisory Council
Quality Certification Alliance (QCA), Chicago, has expanded its Advocacy Council with the addition of Memphis, Tennessee-based Signet Inc. The Advocacy Council (previously known as the Distributor Advocacy Council) is comprised of industry advocates who are leading the way for brand safety through the responsible sourcing of promotional products. ADvocates recognize QCA as the standard by…
Read MoreImproving By ‘I’m Proving’
I talk with lots of people that want to change—change their income, change their health, change their relationships. Change is hard. In fact, change is impossible. You have proven this to yourself over and over again. Most people who want change want it fast. C’mon—we have fast food, instant coffee, same-day delivery from Amazon. We want…
Read MoreTrump Threatens to Increase China Tariffs to 25%, Add $325B More to List
President Trump announced yesterday that the U.S. will increase tariffs to 25 percent on $200 billion in Chinese imports, effective Friday. During trade talks at the end of 2018, Trump promised that the current 10 percent tariffs could increase if the sides couldn’t reach a deal by March 1. That deadline was extended once, but with the sides still unable to come to terms, it appears the long-threatened 25 percent rate will now go into effect…
Read MoreBurger King’s New ‘Real Meals’ Are Silly, But They Have a Good Message
For a long time, themed kids’ fast food meals were dominated by the Happy Meal. It became a catch-all term for neatly packaged meals that kids liked. Other restaurants tried, but nothing had the longevity or brand awareness domination of the Happy Meal. Burger King is trying its best, though, to face off against the…
Read MoreCincinnati Reds Fan Gets Call to Make Custom Lamps for Team’s Hall of Fame
Only the most diehard fans expect for the Cincinnati Reds to contend this season, and since the club resides in last place in its division, even those individuals’ patience is going to end up taxed. Since the franchise, thanks to an association with the long-defunct Cincinnati Red Stockings, is celebrating its 150th anniversary, supporters are…
Read MoreShowdown Displays Parent Company Acquires Promic B.V. Display Systems
Sign-Zone LLC, the parent company of Showdown Displays and Jansen Display Group, announced that it has acquired Promic B.V. Display Systems, a designer and distributor of custom promotional displays. Headquartered in Nederweert, Netherlands, Promic provides mobile presentation systems and supporting hardware for products such as retractable banners, beach flags, floor displays and banner stands. The…
Read MoreWhat’s The Difference Between Cash and Accrual Accounting?
Question: What is the difference between cash and accrual accounting? Answer: Cash or accrual accounting refers to the timing of when income and expense events are officially recorded. Cash basis means income is included in your income statement when you actually receive payment from your customer. Similarly, the expenses are recorded the date you actually…
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