It would be his only at bat in the World Series. After sitting in the dugout with a hamstring pull and worn-out knees, his team down 4-3 with two outs and a teammate on first base, he was called on to pinch hit. He was facing Dennis Eckersley, the 45-save relief ace of the winningest…
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You know how people pack away their winter clothes for the summer to free up space in their dressers? I do that for my T-shirts. At one point in time, I easily could have worn a different T-shirt each day of the year. Right now, I’d say I could at least make it through six months. A packrat by nature, I would never say I have too many T-shirts. But I certainly have enough…
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The Pennsylvania primary elections are today, and I’m performing my civic duty by casting my vote after work. I already am anticipating receiving my “I voted” sticker, but I wish I could get something a little more permanent. Exercising one’s right to vote is a pillar of being a U.S. citizen, and I think we…
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Growing up, there were two types of kids in my school. First, you had the active kids—the students on the school teams, sure, but also boys and girls in the scouts, skateboarders and bikers, the kids who climbed trees, and the kids who just ran in circles until their mothers called them to come home…
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Question: A bookkeeper has been recommended to me. What should I ask to learn if this person can help me as well? Answer: A bookkeeper who works well for another type of company may or may not be suitable to you as a promotional products distributor. In addition to the common bookkeeper concerns for all…
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What do slippers, jar openers and purple cats all have in common? They’re all promotional products that we (probably) need this week. Here’s why: For any questions about Promo Marketing’s video services, contact Brittany at [email protected].
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In a previous blog post, I delved into the details and advancements of several “genderless” clothing lines in the retail world. Now, it seems the military also is looking into creating “genderless” uniforms. Recently, the Navy has used uniforms as…
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I’ve been a user of Evernote for more than three years, but I’ve become fonder of OneNote lately. In case you don’t use either, both do a great job keeping notes organized without multiple Microsoft Word documents. Most Microsoft Word documents end up cluttering your hard drives and the content is hard to find, especially…
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If you are going to thrive in any economy, you must commit yourself to a laser-like focus on doing first-things first and a ferocious understanding of what you are not going to do. For me, having a “stop-doing list” has become more important than my to-do list. Here’s what works for me: After 23 years of…
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This month marks my two-year anniversary of curling. Every Tuesday night, I head to Bucks County Curling Club, put on the proper footwear, grab my broom, stretch, catch up with fellow club members and take the ice. Strangely enough, there’s plenty to be learned from what curlers wear on the ice. Here are a few ideas to keep in mind for your future apparel campaigns, and how to reach out to markets that may seem more specialized than others…
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