It’s pretty unfair that June, being one of the best months of the year, only has 30 days. Why can’t we shave a day or two off of January? Speaking of limitations, it was hard to select only five promotional products this week, but we are nothing without our integrity. So, please enjoy this week’s batch…
After Christina Clemons finished in third place in the 100-meter hurdle at the final Olympic Trials and secured the last spot on the U.S. Olympic team, cameras zoomed in to reveal that she had been wearing dangly earrings shaped like bags of Cool Ranch Doritos. This, of course, went viral…
Global print management and brand marketing company Grossman Marketing Group, Somerville, Mass., has acquired PCI Creative Group, Stamford, Conn. The two companies had a number of similar services, as well as distinct offerings that will provide customers of both firms access to an expanded service portfolio. Grossman Marketing Group is a 111-year-old, fourth-generation family-owned company…
Facilisgroup, St. Louis, announced the launch of the Facilisgroup Immersion Program, an experiential learning event designed to educate new staff members with a comprehensive foundation of the promotional products industry. Beginning May 6, the three-week program provided…
Uncharted territory is where the next level of growth is for you. It is where the next level of exhilaration is for you. So, what is the uncharted territory that holds the key to your growth? Expanded product lines? Program selling? Technology solutions? Business growth through expanding your sales team? Acquisitions?…
Even in the era of COVID, far too many employers downplay the power of rewarding and recognizing employees for the work they do. However, there are easy and cost-effective ways to ensure each associate feels part of your organization’s culture of acknowledgment as long as some best practices are followed…
Teaming up with a well-known home meal kit allows General Mills to renew interest in the Hamburger Helper brand by getting in front of potential customers who are now doing more home cooking. Attaching itself to a brand like Tasty and doing something as simple as putting its logo on the packaging creates a deeper effect…
Olympic gold medalist and entrepreneur Geoff Gaberino discusses the importance of determination and preparation. There will be unknown factors, there will be roadblocks—however, when you know that failure is not an option, you will find a path and push through to achieve success. Gaberino shares his story…
Sock Club, Austin, Texas announced the hiring of Wicksie Tu as B2B project manager. Tu brings with her seven years of work in the experiential and event marketing industry into the supplier and distributor world. As B2B project manager, Tu will focus on creating innovative marketing solutions…
Ask the Accountant… Question: I have been using my personal checking account and credit card for my business transactions. Are there any problems with doing that? Answer: Yes! You are creating myriad problems by using personal accounts for both personal and business use. The term for this is “commingling of funds.” The first problem is…