Promo Marketing’s Video Battle pits two industry videos against each other for the chance at the ultimate bragging right: Being declared our readership’s absolute favorite. (Next up: Hope everyone had a great time at PPAI Expo East!). Last week, Alexander Promotional Products won, and now will face off against SWFL Marketing Group. The winner will…
Read MoreDennis Rodman Proudly Sports ‘PotCoin’ Branded Gear on North Korea Trip
In 911 National Basketball Association games, Dennis Rodman planted himself in the minds of fans as a dynamic defender and relentless rebounder, titles that helped him to guide the Detroit Pistons and Chicago Bulls to five championships. Since…
Read MoreTop Distributors 2017 Q&As: No. 4 – HALO Branded Solutions
Every year, Promo Marketing releases its Top 50 Distributors list. To give you some insight into what it takes to make it to the top, we spoke to Terry McGuire, senior vice president of marketing for HALO Branded Solutions, No. 4 on the list…
Read MoreMajor U.S. Port Temporarily Shut Down After ‘Dirty Bomb’ Tip From Conspiracy Theorist
The Port of Charleston shut down late Wednesday night after the Coast Guard received two calls about a dirty bomb allegedly hidden aboard a Maersk container ship. A section of the port closed for seven hours as the ship’s crew evacuated and authorities searched several containers, ultimately finding no evidence of a bomb. Adding to…
Read MoreSan Antonio Spurs Fans Rebel Against ‘Horrible’ New Logo
The Golden State Warriors have become the darlings of the Western Conference, with three consecutive trips to the NBA Finals and two world championships from those runs spawning talks that star guard Steph Curry…
Read MoreRymax Marketing Solutions Partners With 4 More Brands
Rymax Marketing Services, Inc., Pine Brook, N.J., continues to expand its portfolio of more than 350 premium brands. Rymax proudly announces distribution of the following brands and products within the Premium Incentive Channel: -Women’s handbags and leather accessories from Cole Haan (through a new partnership with Global Brands Group). Paper shredders from Honeywell (through a…
Read MoreStop Learning and Start Failing
One thing all successful people have in common is a passion for learning. Successful living and successful achievement require insatiable curiosity and desire to be the best. Never stop learning. There is a building near you that offers you the knowledge, experience and stories of others who have mastered many areas of life. It’s called…
Read MoreExpo East Roundup: 9 Products You Gotta See
Expo East 2017 is in the books, and we saw lots of great new products that you just have to see for yourselves. Since we know not everyone can get to Atlantic City, N.J. for the convention, we wanted to bring the convention to you! Check out our roundup of promotional products you have to…
Read MoreTop Distributors 2017 Q&As: No. 5 – Integrated Merchandising Systems LLC
Every year, Promo Marketing releases its Top 50 Distributors list. To give you some insight into what it takes to make it to the top, we spoke to Doug Carlson, EVP general manager of Integrated Merchandising Systems LLC, No. 5 on the list…
Read MorePrint Shops, Businesses Upset by Vistaprint’s $2.2M Tax Break in Rhode Island
Direct-to-consumer printing services like Vistaprint have been one of the largest disruptions in the promotional products and printing industries. So, when Rhode Island announced its plan to give Vistaprint $2.2 million in tax credits to open its national sales office and staff it with employees, small businesses in area were upset, to say the least.…
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