Day one of the PRINTING United Expo in Atlanta is in the books, and boy, are our feet tired. Seriously folks, this show is huge. I know I’ve said that after Dallas, and then again after Vegas last year. But this one is next-level. With more than 1 million sq. ft. of show floor space…
PRINTING United Alliance, the most comprehensive member-based printing and graphic arts association in North America, today announces its incoming 2024 board of director members. Comprised of industry leaders representing market segments across the printing industry who bringing unique and actionable perspective to the organization, the 2024 board supports the Alliance’s mission in providing industry-leading education…
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul yesterday signed legislation that will impact the way alcohol brands, bars, and related establishments can promote themselves within the state. The package of legislation allows alcoholic beverages to be sold on every day of the week, and allows liquor and wine stores to expand their Sunday hours from 10 a.m.…
As a distributor, you are looking to be a problem-solver for your clients. If you can come up with a solution, you become the hero and deepen your relationship with the account. Since we know that a 5% increase in customer retention can lead to 25% to 95% increase in profitability (Bain & Co.), these…
Phillies right fielder Nick Castellanos’ son, Liam, designed a T-shirt for charity while his dad was playing for the Cincinnati Reds. Now that he’s in Philly and making history in the playoffs, the younger Castellanos is literally going back to the drawing board for another line of apparel.
Midnite Snax, Bethpage, NY, announced that it is now certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) through the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council(WBENC).
One Reddit user posted a picture of the hot dog he got at a Manchester United soccer game, which came with a redeemable code for Xbox Game Pass printed right on the bun.
Koozie Group, Clearwater, FL, announced today that it will fully combine the operations of IMAGEN Brands, which has been its sister company since Koozie acquired it in December 2020, under the Koozie Group name and brand. The two businesses have operated separately as standalone businesses since the acquisition, but this would bring IMAGEN Brands fully…
HPG, Braintree, MA., announced that Alex Symms will expand his director of sales role to cover all three of HPG’s West Coast brands: Evans, Handstands, and Origaudio. The move allows Nick Lateur to move into a new role: brand director of HPG. Symms has been a sales leader in the promotional products industry for more…
A while back I asked if it was time to re-think the structure of your sales and client facing teams. Maybe you’ve had some reservations about how to make the transition. If you’re like many company owners, you’ve got an experienced group of sales folks who’ve been selling for years and have some great accounts. They undoubtedly have been with you for years and are great people. They provide the service your clients expect and that has helped to build your company to what it is today. Your frustration though…