Remember “Gary from Chicago,” the supposed tourist who found his way into the Oscars and America’s hearts simultaneously? For those who need a refresher (or didn’t watch the show): Host Jimmy Kimmel supposedly had Gary Coe believe he was going on a regular Hollywood tour, but was brought in front of the stage during the…
Read MoreWe Hope Your Password Is Not One of These 25
We all try our best to keep our online accounts safe. By creating passwords that (we think) are secure and original, we believe our credit lines, bank accounts and more are safe from illicit activity. What’s more, if your company gets hacked, you put your customers in danger, too. Are your…
Read MoreMajoring in the Majors: Focus on the Most Profitable Accounts
Do you want to increase your sales volume or grow your business? Is the thought of taking on major accounts intimidating due to lack of cash flow or man power? Adopt the “major account” mindset and join us for a webinar, where you will learn how to recognize viable opportunities with enterprise level accounts.
Read MoreHanesbrands Inc. Earns 10th United Way Campaign Excellence Honor
Hanesbrands Inc., Winston-Salem, N.C., announced today that the company and its employees have pledged $2.1 million this year for the United Way of Forsyth County, N.C.,…
Read MoreThis May Be the Weirdest MLB Bobblehead Ever
While you certainly can take a man out of the desert, you can’t desert the idea that his actions could make for a memorable marketing experience. Come Aug. 19, the Reno Aces will acknowledge…
Read MoreTrump Administration Hints at Ignoring WTO Rulings
The Trump administration announced on Wednesday that it could choose to sidestep certain rulings from the World Trade Organization (WTO) if it didn’t fit in with…
Read MoreLast Chance to Vote! PM Video Battle: The Magnet Group Versus Gemline
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: I can’t help but feel left out as another NFL Combine happens without me.) Last week, C2BPromo won again (for the fifth time—whoops!) and has earned a spot in the…
Read MoreMulti-Line Reps for Chocolate Inn / Taylor & Grant Win PPPC Awards
Chocolate Inn/Taylor & Grant, Hicksville, N.Y., announced that two of its multi-line representatives have received Image Gold Awards from Promotional Product Professionals Canada (PPPC). PPPC recognized Line Chaumont of Promocom as Multi-Line Sales Agency of the Year for Eastern Canada, and Karen Spencer of Creative Solutions and Ideas as the Multi-Line Agency of the Year…
Read MoreU.S. Consumer Spending Slows, Manufacturing Increases
U.S. consumer spending has slowed down during the first month of 2017, and inflation hit its biggest monthly increase in the last four years, which points to an interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve in the near future, Reuters reported. Despite the decrease in consumer demand, the manufacturing sector is seeing an uptick. Factory…
Read MoreScientists Create Reusable, Environmentally-Friendly Paper
Reducing waste and pollution is a priority for the science and business communities alike. You know how the mantra goes: Reduce, reuse, recycle. Saving paper, especially, is a primary concern for many businesses. Businesses can reduce paper use by going online. They can recycle when they can. Now, scientists may have just found a way…
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