The legalization of recreational marijuana has spread through multiple U.S. states, and is right around the corner for our neighbors up north. In Canada, however, the Senate has made a firm decision on an issue that’s still being debated in states that have legal weed, like California: Can cannabis companies give out promotional products?…
The U.S. appears poised to announce on June 15 the list of imports subject to 25 percent tariffs on $50 billion worth of Chinese goods, with that looming date’s likely repercussions leading to immense backlash from China over the weekend. That move follows and cancels out a May 21 announcement that the tariffs would be put on hold, which itself followed months of speculation as the White House played a game of high-stakes economic chicken with China…
Most of my articles for “Million Dollar Mindset” are about creating financial wealth. But having just attended the funeral and celebration of life for a good friend of mine, and a good friend to the entire industry, I feel compelled to share my thoughts on the wealth that really matters. It seems to me that…
Webb Company, Eagan, Minn., announced the hiring of Jake Peterson as vice president of sales and marketing. With 10 years of experience in the promotional product industry, Peterson comes to Webb from LarLu Manufacturing, where he most recently held the position of national sales manager. Peterson has an outstanding…
Promotional Products Association International (PPAI), announced its new Intern Education Program for member companies seeking to cultivate the next generation of promotional professionals and showcase the exciting careers the promotional products industry has to offer. “The PPAI Intern Education Program is a key part of PPAI’s strategic plan to engage its membership in transforming the…
Luckily for those of us who were fortunate enough to learn from Mr. Rogers in our youth, a Pittsburgh-based company has come up with a line of Mr. Rogers-themed merchandise and apparel, and the results are awesome. Steel City, with approval from the Mr. Rogers Foundation, has come up with the collection…
Question: My accountant wants me to buy some business insurance. Is that something I should have? Answer: I, too, advise my clients to purchase business liability insurance. It can protect you and your assets in the event of a lawsuit. If you are a sole proprietor, your personal assets are at risk with a lawsuit.…
Since “Game of Thrones” is such a cash cow for HBO, the company has taken strong steps to protect its property. According to Fansided, HBO is suing an online custom products retailer for selling “Game of Thrones”-themed merchandise without its consent…
T-Shirt Tycoon Solutions Inc. and BamBams announced the formation of CoLab—two partner companies collaborating to give customers a full package, single-purchase-order solution with multiple product categories for all of their private label needs. Together, BamBams and T-Shirt Tycoon partnered to give customers a single creative service, marketing direction and all-inclusive pricing model that includes made-from-stock…
According to Adobe Digital Insights’ look at Adobe Analytics information, the NBA Finals contenders have already made their ownership groups far richer thanks to enhanced branded merchandise sales attributable to their postseason prowess. The data also shows how teams do in merch sales at other stages of the playoffs…