Understanding Promotional Headwear Trends

2022 was a record year for the promotional products industry — growing 13.1% and reaching $25 billion in sales volume, according to PPAI. These big numbers mean big opportunities for promotional product distributors. One way they can get their share of sales is by exploring new products and staying in the know, and a category…

What’s New and Worth Learning About Tax Forms

Tax season is behind us. Our accounting friends can go back to their normal sleep and work schedules. Maybe you got a nice little return that you’re using for something fun. Or, maybe, you owed Uncle Sam a few bucks. Tax time is different for everyone. And when we say “everyone,” we really do mean…

Starline Expands Key Accounts Team

Starline, Grand Island, NY, announced the expansion of its key accounts sales team with the addition of Molly Wright as inside sales representative for national accounts. Wright will be working alongside national accounts director Brian DeBottis and inside sales representative Krystal Holstrom. “Starline is well known for our personal service, and we’ve seen explosive growth…

How One Distributor Prepared University Faculty Members for Life in a New City

When faculty members got accepted into McGill University’s music faculty, they would receive a box welcoming them to the program, and getting them ready for life in Montreal. Steven Schneidman, president of Solutions Ink, Montreal, described how the branded kit got them excited about their new gig at McGill, and prepared them for life in a new city.

Executive Perspectives: Nichole Stella, Global CEO of Altitude Group of Companies

As part of Print+Promo Marketing’s ongoing feature, Executive Perspectives, we get to know leading professionals in the print and promotional industry. This month, we interviewed Nikki (Nichole) Stella, global CEO of Altitude Group of Companies, Philadelphia. Here, she opens up about her promo journey, shares the industry trends she continues to monitor, and reveals when…