Earlier this month, we reported on South Korean shipping company Hanjin Shipping Co. Ltd.’s stranded cargo ship. Because the company filed for bankruptcy in August, it stranded several ships off the coast of California. Finally,…
Today, the Promotional Products Association International (PPAI) announced the results of its election for the 2016 board of directors, according to…
It’s no surprise that it costs less to generate business from existing customers than from new ones. After all, people who have already done business with your company have first-hand experience with your brand, products and services. Yet many businesses are leaving money on the table by not focusing enough on generating repeat business. Here…
Is there anything better than a promotional product you can eat? From brownies to chocolate chip cookies, there’s something for everyone to love. We at Promo Marketing have a few favorite edible promotional products that we wanted to show off to the world. Check out the video below, showcasing some of our team members’ favorite edible…
In May, we reported on the updated overtime pay regulations that will go in effect Dec. 1. The new rule will extend overtime pay protections to more than 4 million workers, and a lot…
Jack Nadel, businessman and industry leader, passed away at his home in Santa Barbara, Calif., on Sept. 24 at the age of 92, according to PPB Newslink. Nadel started distributor Jack Nadel International with his late…
Yes, you read that correctly: ISIS has banned supporters from wearing certain soccer jerseys, according to Complex. According to a decree, fans caught wearing gear in support of Manchester United, Chelsea, Manchester City, Barcelona or Real…
The Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA), Fairfax, Va., recently announced that Towel Specialties, Baltimore, won both the silver and bronze Golden Image awards for Excellence for Digital Printing on Textiles. The awards were selected as follows: Silver, “Cargaritaville” campaign Bronze, “Shark Week” campaign “We’re very happy to be recognized in this category,” said Murray Siegel,…
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. Last week, Promotional Products Association International (PPAI) won, and now will face off against 4imprint. The winner will be decided by a simple poll. The poll will close the morning of…
Geiger, Lewiston, Maine, announced that Kathy Dube received the Geiger Chairman’s Award, in recognition of corporate program excellence. The award is presented to the sales professional who has effectively developed large corporate e-commerce programs in the past year. Announcement of the award took…