Chances are, you’ve been on Facebook or another social media platform and seen a strangely specific, targeted advertisement for a T-shirt that bears a phrase like “Dads who are born in July and love eating ketchup rule!” If you haven’t, well, count yourself lucky, but if you’re familiar with these bizarre items, then you might be interested to know how they work…
Read MoreStaples Acquires HiTouch Business Services, a Promotional Products and Office Supplies Company
Staples announced that it acquired HiTouch Business Services, which, among other services, sells office supplies and promotional products to companies in the U.S. HiTouch will now be part of the Staples Business Advantage delivery program and will operate its e-commerce platform independently of Staples, but will maintain a status as a Staples-affiliated distributor…
Read MoreVIDEO: 3 Secrets to Getting Unstuck
For many in this industry, there comes a time where it feels like no matter how hard you work, your business efforts have come to a screeching halt. Maybe you’ve seen consistent growth in sales for five-plus years, but all of a sudden you’ve hit a plateau. Sound familiar? What if we told you that there are three easy steps you can take to help get you unstuck and start creating real success in your business and in life?
Read MoreStarline Names Kerri May as New Regional Sales Manager
Starline Inc., Grand Island, N.Y., announced the addition of Kerri May as the new regional sales manager representing Iowa, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska. “We couldn’t be more pleased to have Kerri joining our team,” said Brian Porter, Starline senior vice president of sales and marketing. “When we began…
Read MoreUSPS Takes a Licking With $3.5M Statue of Liberty Stamp Verdict
While one might presume that Robert S. Davidson is a big believer in the “art for art’s sake” mindset, the sculptor has also made apparent that he wants to act as a safeguard for other creative individuals’ rights. Last week, following a seven-and-a-half-year saga, the artist won a staggering $3.5 million in a case against…
Read MorePhilly Mural Inspires Will Smith to Create Merch That Will Benefit a Local School
Summertime is an excellent period during which to make great news, and this week, Will Smith, who in 1991 penned a song that pays tribute to the season, gave his hometown proof of that. The Grammy-winning, Academy Award-nominated performer announced a line of merchandise whose proceeds will benefit a Philadelphia school, with the items drawing…
Read MoreFortnite Players Spend $300M a Month on In-Game Swag, But Real-Life Fortnite Merch Sells Big, Too
Fortnite has become an overnight success in the video game community thanks to its multiplayer gameplay and its free-to-play status. So, it’s no surprise that its popularity has led fans to go nuts about promotional items at the E3 conference. According to Polygon, Epic Games, the creator of Fortnite, gave out exclusive bags during an…
Read MoreSweda Company Adds Jonathan Holt as Regional Sales Executive
Sweda Company LLC, City of Industry, Calif., announced it has hired Jonathan Holt as a new regional sales executive for Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina. Holt joins Sweda with previous industry sales experience, having most recently worked in sales as senior director of admissions for Art Institute of…
Read MoreTaco Bell Releases Wedding-Themed Branded Merchandise Collection
The wedding collection includes a matching T-shirt and tank top set ($20 each), which feature the words “Mr.” and “Mrs.” respectively, making them a plain, if not inventive, alternative to your typical tuxedo and dress. Also featured is a Sauce Packet Bowtie and Sauce Packet Garter, which are both emblazoned with a hot-sauce-packet-inspired design, and also go for $20 a pop…
Read MoreIllini Moves to New, Larger Facility to Expand Production Capabilities
Illini, Vernon Hills, Ill., has moved its headquarters to a newly built facility located at 1000 Woodlands Parkway, also Vernon Hills. At 120,000 square feet, the building houses all of the supplier’s office, production and warehouse employees. This expansion allows Illini to increase its core pad-printing output, expand its digital printing technologies, add additional laser-engraving…
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