Most of my articles for “Million Dollar Mindset” are about creating financial wealth. But having just attended the funeral and celebration of life for a good friend of mine, and a good friend to the entire industry, I feel compelled to share my thoughts on the wealth that really matters. It seems to me that…
Read MoreWebb Company Announces New Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Webb Company, Eagan, Minn., announced the hiring of Jake Peterson as vice president of sales and marketing. With 10 years of experience in the promotional product industry, Peterson comes to Webb from LarLu Manufacturing, where he most recently held the position of national sales manager. Peterson has an outstanding…
Read MorePPAI Launches Industry Intern Education Program
Promotional Products Association International (PPAI), announced its new Intern Education Program for member companies seeking to cultivate the next generation of promotional professionals and showcase the exciting careers the promotional products industry has to offer. “The PPAI Intern Education Program is a key part of PPAI’s strategic plan to engage its membership in transforming the…
Read MoreIt’s a Beautiful Day for a Mr. Rogers Merchandise and Apparel Collection
Luckily for those of us who were fortunate enough to learn from Mr. Rogers in our youth, a Pittsburgh-based company has come up with a line of Mr. Rogers-themed merchandise and apparel, and the results are awesome. Steel City, with approval from the Mr. Rogers Foundation, has come up with the collection…
Read MoreDo I Need Business Insurance?
Question: My accountant wants me to buy some business insurance. Is that something I should have? Answer: I, too, advise my clients to purchase business liability insurance. It can protect you and your assets in the event of a lawsuit. If you are a sole proprietor, your personal assets are at risk with a lawsuit.…
Read MoreHBO Sues Online Custom Products Seller for Bogus ‘Game of Thrones’ Apparel
Since “Game of Thrones” is such a cash cow for HBO, the company has taken strong steps to protect its property. According to Fansided, HBO is suing an online custom products retailer for selling “Game of Thrones”-themed merchandise without its consent…
Read MoreBamBams and T-shirt Tycoon Solutions Inc. Join Together for CoLab
T-Shirt Tycoon Solutions Inc. and BamBams announced the formation of CoLab—two partner companies collaborating to give customers a full package, single-purchase-order solution with multiple product categories for all of their private label needs. Together, BamBams and T-Shirt Tycoon partnered to give customers a single creative service, marketing direction and all-inclusive pricing model that includes made-from-stock…
Read MoreNBA Teams That Make the Finals See a 191% Revenue Bump From Branded Merchandise Sales (and Other Stats)
According to Adobe Digital Insights’ look at Adobe Analytics information, the NBA Finals contenders have already made their ownership groups far richer thanks to enhanced branded merchandise sales attributable to their postseason prowess. The data also shows how teams do in merch sales at other stages of the playoffs…
Read MoreMarketing For Millenials
In opposition to the popular belief that millenials don’t respond to email marketing, 10% MORE millenials, compared to older generations, sayt that promotional emails are influential “all of most of the time.” Download this infographic on marketing for millenials.
Read MoreInfographic: Marketing to Millennials
In opposition to the popular belief that millennials don’t respond to email marketing, 10 percent more millennials, compared to older generations, say that promotional emails are influential “all of” or “most of the time.”
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