Omaha, Nebraska rapper Bo Bo Bread Boy, perhaps more commonly known by his government name Brody Thompson, is without the 100 T-shirts he ordered from a printing business after it took his money and abruptly shut down. He’s also out 500 bucks. “[T-shirts are] a main source of income for independent artists,” Thompson told NBC…
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Proforma Announces PPAI Expo Events With Steve Wozinak and Author Brian Moran
Proforma, Cleveland, announced that Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple, has accepted an invitation to join Proforma in a celebration of its new business management technology platform, ProVision, on Jan. 12, 2020, at the PPAI Expo. After a considerable vetting process by Wozniak’s team, he accepted his invitation to celebrate Proforma’s thought leadership and innovation in…
My Best Promotion Rewind: Revisiting a Summer of Distributor Advice and Success Stories
It always seems like summer flies by. As we celebrate the approach of fall, let’s look back at some helpful stories and advice we gleaned from our distributor friends as part of our ongoing My Best Promotion feature. We talked handling mistakes, landing long-term accounts and more. Let’s hit the rewind! Our first highlight is…
Facebook Runs Into Trademark Issue With Logo for Digital Currency Brand
Brands are always looking to outdo their competitors, but what happens when seeking an edge leaves a company dangling from a cliff? It appears Facebook will soon have an answer to that inquiry, as its planned Calibra cryptocurrency is not only undergoing severe scrutiny but also facing accusations that the concept’s logo is a rip-off…
Why the U.K.’s Brexit Party Is In Some Trouble Over Merch
The Brexit Party in the U.K. is anything but subtle. Its leader, Nigel Farage, has thrown himself in front of every microphone or camera with a red light on to espouse his beliefs of U.K. independence from the EU and dependence on international relations. That’d be all well and good if it didn’t come out…
Leed’s Partners With Herschel Supply Co.
Today, Pittsburgh-based Leed’s announced an exclusive partnership with Herschel Supply Co. The new partnership between two premier companies brings branded Herschel backpacks, duffels and accessories to the promotional products market for the very first time. Founded in 2009, Vancouver-based Herschel…
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Commercial printing, packaging, apparel, signs and graphics, functional printing. Equipment, consumables, workflow tools. 650+ exhibitors. Networking opportunities. Special community-focused events. PRINTING United has it all: It is the essential event for printing industry professionals seeking to thrive, grow and prosper.
You Had Me at ‘Mechanical Bull’
Join the PRINTING United team and 2,000 of your industry colleagues to celebrate the event and look toward next year. The drinks and snacks are on us — bring yourself, your PRINTING United badge, and your ability to enjoy. Opening Night Party, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 7 p.m., Gilley’s Dallas.
Gerber Technology Aids Move Toward On-Demand Manufacturing
Using the new GERBERcutter® Z1, an on-demand personalized apparel manufacturer has been able to increase production levels, thanks to the speed of the system. It’s a game changer in this developing market area. PRINTING United Booths 8833, 8850.
The PAS Store Offers B-Flex Gimme 5 Heat Transfer Vinyl
Featuring a matte finishing and an application time of only four seconds, new B-Flex Gimme 5 Heat Transfer Vinyl from the PAS Store (Brother International) works on numerous fabric types and features a low application temperature. Further, it’s durable, as finished garments can be either machine washed or dry-cleaned. PRINTING United Booth 1416.