Oh Look, More Commanders Merchandise With Washington State On It

There’s an ongoing joke that the Washington Commanders don’t even play in Washington, D.C. They practice in Virginia and play in Maryland. But, those locations are at least a little closer to D.C. than the state of Washington. This weekend, as the NFL season kicked off, one reporter on the ground at FedEx field noticed…

The Possibility of a UPS Strike Looms Over 2023

UPS workers are demanding higher pay for tough working conditions, leading up to a contract negotiation next spring before the existing one is set to expire, creating the threat of a strike. A UPS strike isn’t without precedent: UPS workers organized a nationwide strike in August of 1997, culminating in $780 million in losses for…

Black Algae Ink: The Next Big Thing in Eco-Friendly Packaging

As the promotional industry looks for new ways to be environmentally conscious with its products, finding natural dyes and inks are becoming more common. EcoEnclose, which makes sustainable packaging for e-commerce brands, is using the ink on branded packaging tape and on shipping boxes.

Advertising: Social Media or Google? Which is Better?

If you’re looking to expand your business reach and visibility, investing in online ads can give you great results. But there are many moving parts to an online ads campaign and it’s easy to waste money if not done the right way. As a small-business owner with a limited marketing budget, it is important that…

Last Chance to Vote! Vote Now for the 2022 Supplier Excellence Awards!

It seems that every year presents a new set of challenges. Lately it’s been the pandemic and supply chain holdups, among other things. But, no matter what suppliers face, they’ve found ways to go above and beyond for their distributor partners. It’s time once again to celebrate the best of the best with our annual…

Wendy’s Creates Exclusive ‘Rick and Morty’ Apparel for Uber Eats

Wendy’s is really leaning into its partnership with the Adult Swim cartoon “Rick and Morty.” After hosting special pop-ups and store takeovers, Wendy’s is once again rebranding as “Morty’s,” for a special promotional event through Uber Eats that also sort of parodies the celebrity meal deals that have become so common in fast food marketing. As part of…