As we approach 2019, everyone is engaging in composing reflective lists on what transpired over the last 12 months, with fashion yet again registering as one of the most debated matters. According to Lyst, Balenciaga has won favor this year for its ability to “disrupt timelines and dress codes,” qualities that catapulted it to distinction…
Read MoreHow One Promo Distributor Worked on a Coffee Brand’s Promotion and Got Invited to Francis Ford Coppola’s Party
It’s not every day that distributors get the chance to work with a celebrity. When they do, they want to go all out, right? Jovan Van Drielle, chief ideas artist for Geminus Inc., Scottsdale, Ariz., remembers one particular promotion that went over very well with a very famous director…
Read MoreDisney Really Doesn’t Want People Reselling Its Theme Parks Merchandise
Given that Disney consistently ranks among the world’s most reputable companies, nobody should have expected that it would let admirers of its goods continue to defy regulations. Hoping to preserve the integrity of its merchandise, the company has intensified the revocation of annual passes held by personal shoppers, those individuals who profit off the sales of theme park-purchased items…
Read MoreMidnite Snax Reunites With Jules Scheck Associates
Midnite Snax, Bethpage, N.Y., announced it is reuniting with Jules Scheck Associates (JSA) starting Jan. 1, 2019. JSA is a prominent manufacturer’s representative and consulting agency to major supplier firms and distributors in the promotional products industry…
Read MoreStarline’s Brian Porter Talks Tariffs’ Impact on 2019 Pricing, Streamlining the Ordering Process, PromoStandards
It’s clear the tariffs are going to impact the promo industry in the new year. We asked Brian Porter, senior vice president of sales and marketing for Starline Inc., about what we can expect for 2019, how promo suppliers are handling pricing and much more. Plus, Sean and Brendan discuss a totally crazy insane morning hack from Jeff Bezos, and Sean asks the tough questions everyone’s afraid to ask about Pantone’s Color of the Year…
Read MoreHow Should You Mark Shipping on Orders?
Question: Should I put the real shipping or in-hands dates on the orders I send to suppliers? Answer: I always built in a cushion of a few days to prevent 11th hour heroics and to be prepared for client ignorance, like neglecting to tell me the event is at 8 a.m. or that they need…
Read MoreHow a Texas Grocery Chain Turned Promotional Tote Bags Into a Can’t-Miss Event
Back in March, a San Antonio-based grocery store debuted tote bags celebrating the late pop star Selena. The $2 tote bag resulted in lines stretching onto the sidewalk and a nearly instant sell out. Heck, the store’s website even crashed as it got inundated with traffic. To meet the popular demand—bags sold for as high…
Read MoreProforma Announces New $10 Million Technology Platform
Proforma, Cleveland, has announced the January 2019 pre-release of ProVision2, a new business management technology platform providing owners with powerful business insights, metrics and efficient order entry. Proforma has invested more than $10 million over the past three years developing ProVision2, which has been in the beta phase for the past two years. To date,…
Read MoreBeyoncé’s 2018 Holiday Collection Proves She’s Still Queen of Branded Merch
The Holidayoncé collection includes items like hoodies and crewneck sweatshirts, joggers, cropped and full-length tees, a knit scarf, a tote, mugs and—quite possibly our favorite items—the new ornaments and wrapping paper with symbols from Beyoncé’s crest. Here are our favorites…
Read MorePantone’s 2019 Color of the Year Wants Us All to Calm Down
As 2018 nears its end, people are starting to craft their resolutions for 2019. Some people might want to exercise more. Some people might want to budget a little better. What Pantone thinks everyone should do is just chill out a little bit, and their 2019 Color of the Year choice is designed to help…
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