Jornik Manufacturing Corp., Stamford, Conn., a family-owned and operated supplier, announced that ownership has transitioned from founders Jacquie and Peter Herz to their daughter, Jordie Freedman (president), and son-in-law Rory Freedman (treasurer and secretary). “I have been in this industry since 1971,” Peter Herz said. “It’s been a great 46 years. I’ve seen it from…
Read MoreKim Kardashian Ignites Controversy Through Custom Candle Depicting Her as Virgin Mary
Not one to let her husband, bestselling rapper Kanye West, claim all the attention due to controversial decisions, Kim Kardashian is proving she can likewise use religious imagery to spark…
Read MoreAmerican Airlines Pilots Say New Uniforms Bothering Them, Too
It’s been a bit of a mess for American Airlines. After rolling out new uniforms, receiving complaints from employees that they caused health issues, dodging questions about said health issues, and trying to prove said…
Read MoreChance the Rapper Not Taking Risks in Battle Against Merchandise Bootleggers
Set to launch his 43-date Be Encouraged tour today in San Diego, Chance the Rapper is leaving nothing to chance regarding merchandise sales. The Grammy Award winner, owing to his independent status, relied on his home state of Illinois recently, filing a lawsuit that…
Read MoreBoston Gets Local with Branded Merchandise
Boston is a proud city. It has good reasons to be, too—rich history, waterfront geography, world-class education and sports dynasties. So, it makes sense for Bostonians to want to show their pride in the world. And now, the city is doing just that by investing in Boston-branded promotional products. The Boston Herald reported that the…
Read MoreHub Pen Company Hires Account Manager Karen Santos
Hub Pen Company, Braintree, Mass., announced the addition of account manager Karen Santos to the inside sales team. The Massachusetts native has been in sales for over 20 years in the South of Boston area. Santos started her career by growing to…
Read MoreTop 6 Reasons Custom Mints Are the Perfect Promotional Product
Custom mints are an incredibly cost-effective way to build your brand and your business. Here are creative ways businesses are using them: 1. Strengthen Customer Loyalty Maintaining your existing customers is critical to every business. It is vital to do little things to remind your customers that they are important to you. Custom mints are…
Read MoreDo You Have An Obsession for Customer Delight?
obsession noun 1. The state of being obsessed with someone or something: She cared for him with a devotion bordering on obsession. 2. An idea or thought that continually preoccupies or intrudes on a person’s mind: He was in the grip of an obsession he was powerless to resist. I know it sounds crazy, but…
Read MoreLast Chance to Vote! PM Video Battle: Dynamite Promo Versus Promo Town Powered by HALO Branded Solutions
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: Gearing up for the NFL Draft, which is happening right down the street. Of course, I’d prefer to get drafted by the Eagles, but I’ll take what I…
Read MoreSetting Up Non-Inventory Items
Question: I have my non-inventory items set up in QuickBooks, but I don’t see anything in my cost of goods sold account, and my sales numbers seem very low. Why is that? Answer: Chances are you don’t have your non-inventory items set up correctly. This is a common error for our industry, and one of…
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