In the remote workplace, organizations have struggled to maintain connectivity with their employees. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced a “moment of truth” for corporate culture as leaders correctly ask themselves: Are the actions we take and choices we make right now reflecting our culture and the values that define who we are?…
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Bel Promo Adds Tom Clouser as National Account Manager
Bel Promo, Medley, Fla., announced the addition of Tom Clouser, MAS, as national account manager. “I am extremely excited to have Tom join the Bel Promo family,” said Susan Lewandowski, general manager. “His experience, enthusiasm, integrity and ability to develop customer relationships will undoubtedly help take Bel Promo to…
The Best of the DNC Merchandise as Convention Goes Virtual
With the Democratic National Convention going virtual, organizers had an opportunity to expand the merchandise offering a bit. There are still plenty of Milwaukee-centric items, touching on local culture like dairy farming and using the outline of Wisconsin, but there are things that play into the nationwide viewership…
2020 Inc. 5000: What Promotional Products Companies Made the List
Each year, we dig through the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. to see which promo companies made the list. Here are the ones we found. While there are many traditional promo businesses on this list, not all of the companies we included fit the standard supplier/distributor profile…
Dye-Free Future? Australian Scientists Hack Cotton DNA to Grow All Different Colors
Researchers in Australia’s national science agency think they’ve found a way to tweak the molecular code of cotton so that it grows in all different colors. So far, they’ve created cotton in red, gold, purple and black in petri dishes, and hope to create reproducing plants in the near future. The implications for apparel manufacturing are pretty huge…
Survey Indicates These Major Industries Are Increasing Their Marketing Budgets
In a Merkle survey of industries such as health care, retail, finance, tech and nonprofit, 52 percent of respondents overall said they’ve increased their marketing spend over the last few months. For promotional distributors, this may be an indicator of the verticals that are able to spend some money again…
The ‘Eggs In One Basket’ Problem
We’ve all heard the expression “don’t put all your eggs in one basket.” However, there are many people who let their quality of life rely too much on one factor. This becomes glaringly apparent during a financial downturn. Quality of life factors include: · Financial / Career · Family / Friends · Physical health ·…
HALO Hosts ‘Connect2020’ Virtual National Sales Meeting
HALO Branded Solutions, Sterling, Ill., recently concluded “Connect2020,” the company’s virtual national sales meeting. The two-day event included sales training, supplier trend sessions and evening happy hours—including a “virtual progressive dinner” featuring company executives and their families serving, a five course dinner and supplier “dine-arounds” with small groups of staff, and support staff meeting with…
Apple Accused of Sourcing Employee Uniforms From Factories Connected to Forced Labor
Apple is facing criticism after shipping records revealed that it sourced apparel from a Chinese company facing U.S. sanctions for using forced labor in China’s Xinjiang region. The apparel was most likely uniforms for Apple Store employees. The timing is especially poor, as Apple CEO Tim Cook recently told Congress that he would not tolerate…
Gemline Announces Partnership With Gardening Brand Modern Sprout
Gemline, Lawrence, Mass., announced yesterday a strategic partnership with Chicago-based Modern Sprout to bring a collection of smart, simple, sustainable indoor and outdoor gardening products to its growing product portfolio. Modern Sprout uses the logic of hydroponics redesigned to create beautiful, space-savvy products. Its company mission is simple: un-complicate indoor gardening. Since its founding, Modern…