PromoStandards announced the addition of a new member to its advisory board—Amy Rabideau, vice president of product at Facilisgroup. Rabideau brings to PromoStandards 24 years of experience in the promotional products industry. Prior to working at Facilisgroup, Rabideau was the senior project director at eXtendTech…
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Anyone who discounts branded merchandise as cheap junk doesn’t know all of the work that goes into a well-executed product. Apparently, MTV knows how tough it is, and created a “Project Runway”-style show where designers compete to create the flashiest, most memorable and most stylish branded merchandise for musical artists…
Read MoreYes, sometimes the classics are what people want. But new features that go along with technological advancements keep popping up on items like ballpoint pens. Think stylus tips for smartphone devices, or smoother-gliding ink. Heck, think mechanical pencils! Can you imagine someone from the 1920s seeing that?…
Read MoreNetflix and Metallica teamed up for co-branded “Hellfire Club” apparel, referencing a plot point in the latest season of “Stranger Things.” The raglan-style Metallica shirt, which is just a little different than the original Hellfire Club shirt, is available on both Netflix’s store and Metallica’s, along with a T-shirt and a hoodie…
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Goldstar, San Diego, announced an expansion of its North America sales team by welcoming Jaymie Cook as the Northwest regional sales manager. Cook will assist in sustaining the success of Goldstar by helping distributors experience simplicity. A three-year industry expert and experienced sales manager, Cook will focus on building and expanding partnerships across her territory…
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Earlier this summer, Miller Lite released beer-infused charcoal for your boozy barbecues. Now, the brand is helping out those who want to get their grill on but don’t have one of their own. Miller Lite’s “Grill Share” program will offer up rentable, branded grills in New York City and Chicago, while giving fans an opportunity to win one to keep…
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Stran & Company Inc., Quincy, Massachusetts, announced the launch of an expanded sales and marketing strategy. Stran is establishing a dedicated lead generation team comprising experienced industry veterans, as well as increasing its digital marketing to capitalize on the demand for the company’s products and services…
Read MoreAvailable in a variety of colors, sizes and styles, bandannas can be used as a main fundraiser giveaway, added to a participant swag bag, or given to sponsors as a thank-you. Here are two ways that promotional products distributors can help clients incorporate bandannas into an awareness, cause and/or charity event…
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Ask the Accountant… Question: I have QuickBooks Premier 2020. I keep seeing pop-ups from QB asking if I want to upgrade to Premier 2022. Should I do that? Answer: If you purchased your QB Premier 2020 on a one-time basis (instead of a subscription), it will be updated without any additional cost through May 2023.…
Read MoreThis week, a report in the Wall Street Journal indicated that some CEOs are putting in place cost-saving measures due to recession fears. Some of those decisions could include limiting “corporate swag” and promotional products. One company even named a “swag czar,” whose job is to approve orders for branded products…
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