Debco, Concord, Ontario, announced that it is recalling its Tonal Thirst Mug because the handle may break off when in use. Debco recommended in a press release that end-users immediately stop using the mugs and contact their…
The lead-up to the 2016 presidential election has been heated to say the least. Both supporters and critics of the candidates have been vocal, and many Trump rallies have seen protests before, during and after. At one Trump event in Albuquerque on May 24, protesters burned thousands of…
In my last article, I discussed the importance of gratitude. Today, I would like to talk about the two most powerful words in the English language. If I asked you, “Who are you?” your answer would start with two words: “I am.” I am. The two most powerful words in the English language. Don’t believe me?…
The Vernon Company, Newton, Iowa, hosted its annual national sales meeting, Vernon University, April 19 to 20, at the Des Moines Marriott Downtown in Des Moines, Iowa. The three-day event brought together 100 Vernon…
Recently, Wal-Mart joined forces with Uber and Lyft to deliver groceries. Now, the retail giant is piloting an office supply delivery service for Wal-mart-owned wholesaler Sam’s Club, according to TheStreet.com. “We will soon be piloting the delivery of office supplies,”…
Question: I have sales of $1.2 million annually and am using QuickBooks Premier. I see that QuickBooks recommends its Enterprise software for companies with sales in excess of $1 million. Should I upgrade to Enterprise? Answer: Whether you should upgrade to Enterprise or not at this point will depend on your particular company needs. Enterprise…
Arnold Palmer, known for being the first person to mix lemonade and iced tea (and also his legendary golf career), has formed a licensing agreement with Sport Casuals Inc., Boca Raton, Fla., for licensed apparel. According to Golf Digest, Palmer entered into a multi-year agreement with the apparel…
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: It’s National Donut Day! And yet we still had to come to work today. No fair.) Last week, PWS won its third battle in a row, and now will face…
Staples, Framingham, Mass., announced on Tuesday that the board of directors and CEO Ron Sargent mutually have agreed that Sargent will step down from his position after the company’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders on June 14. Shira Goodman, president of North American Operations, will become interim CEO. This news comes shortly after a federal judge…
Elevate Brand Marketing (formerly Big D Promos), Dallas, announced the promotion of Mike Tarter to the position of senior account manager. In this position, he will be responsible for several of the company’s key accounts, while remaining in charge of the creative team as well. “Mike has been a key contributor to our success and…