If you have taken the first two steps—gotten your thinking right about what you want, and clarified your true goals—you MUST take action steps to make your vision your reality. You must be willing to move forward with daily action that will begin moving you toward achievement. There is only one time for you to…
Read MoreAlways Proofread: Here Is Each State’s Most Misspelled Word
When I attended grade school back in the Paleozoic Era, my classmates and I loved our weekly spelling contests where, no matter who our facilitator was, we looked not only to master our assigned words but also to tackle some wild card selections. Millions of years later, I still geek out on these letter placement…
Read MorePPAI Announces 2018 Board Officers
Promotional Products Association International (PPAI), Irving, Texas, today announced its 2018 PPAI Board of Directors officers: Dale Denham, MAS+, chair; Brittany David, CAS, chair-elect; Danny Rosin, CAS, vice chair, financial services; and Mary Jo Tomasini, MAS, immediate past chair. The new board officers will begin their one-year terms immediately following The PPAI Expo 2018 (Jan.…
Read MorePrepare for Summer With These 8 Promotional Sunscreen Options
With summer nearly here, it’s time to get serious about healthy skin. Whether they’re heading to the beach, a company BBQ or a golf tournament, end-users will be glad they have these promotional sunscreen and lotion options that put self-care front and center. 1. SPF 50+ Sunscreen Oval Facestick by Leashables by OraLabs Inc. When you’re…
Read MoreIs Under Armour in Trouble?
While things were looking up for Under Armour earlier this month, it seems the recovery might have been short-lived. According to The Motley Fool, the worst yet might be on the horizon for the sports apparel company. The Motley Fool breaks down Under Armour’s potential problems into four main issues. The first is that Under Armour’s…
Read MoreWill This 90-Minute Blazer Change the Apparel World?
Lately, customized, on-demand apparel has been making headlines. Adidas opened a shop in Berlin that gave customers the chance to customize wool sweaters on the spot, and Amazon patented a manufacturing system that could quickly produce a customized…
Read MoreStaples Rejects Buyout Offer From Cerberus Capital Management
And then there was one—buyout option for Staples, that is. In April, our sister site Print+Promo reported that the Framingham, Massachusetts-based retailer was in early-stage talks with a limited number of private-equity firms for a possible sale. It’s no secret that Staples has been struggling over the last five years due to heightened competition from online giants like Amazon…
Read MoreAmerican Airlines CEO Receives Cease and Desist for Problem Uniforms
We’ve been following the saga over the allegedly hive-inducing American Airlines uniforms for some time now, and there just seems to be no resolution in sight. However, a Phoenix-based American Airlines flight attendant seems to be taking matters into his own hands, according to ABC 15 Arizona.…
Read MoreMLB Under Fire for Memorial Day Hats
When it comes to holidays like National Pizza Day, Dog Appreciation Day and Sneak Some Zucchini onto Your Neighbor’s Porch Day (yes, it’s real), it’s acceptable to capitalize on the holiday spirit for your business. But, consumers tend to draw the line at cashing in on Memorial Day, and the MLB learned that lesson the hard way.…
Read MoreThe Promo Marketing 2017 Top 50 Distributors
For more than 10 years, Promo Marketing has assessed the most successful promotional products distributors. The 2017 Top 50 Distributors list is the most comprehensive ranking of the biggest companies working today, ranked by 2016 sales volume. The list serves as a barometer of industry health, and provides a measuring stick for distributor companies looking…
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