President Biden has so far left the Trump administration’s China tariffs mostly intact, but with inflation still running wild, that could soon change. Reuters reported that U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is urging the Biden administration to consider reducing or eliminating some tariffs on Chinese goods as a means of mitigating rising prices for consumer goods…
Read MoreHow One Distributor Overcame Inventory Challenges to Deliver Promo Kits for a Client
It can be hard to tell clients that product they had their hearts set on is out of stock, but things happen—especially right now when inventory and lead times can be real bears. That doesn’t mean the order is beyond repair. There are so many options to choose from as long as you have the know-how and initiative to call upon other suppliers…
Read MoreKoozie Group Promotes Rachel Rosario to Senior Director of Marketing & Communications
Koozie Group announced the promotion of Rachel Rosario to senior director of marketing and communications. In her new and expanded role, she will assume responsibility for Koozie Group marketing initiatives across all channels and business units. With over 15 years of marketing experience, Rosario began her career in product marketing as…
Read MoreThe All-New Google Analytics 4: What Distributors Need to Know
Google Analytics has undergone many iterations over the years. But as the web has evolved and gone mobile, and data tracking regulations go into effect, the popular tool has become increasingly inaccurate. In order to solve that, Google has launched a whole new tool, Google Analytics 4. Here’s what promo distributors should know…
Read MorePizza Hut Australia’s ‘National Pizza Party Day’ Online Prize Wheel Combines Branded Merch, Nostalgia and More
National Pizza Party Day is May 20, and Pizza Hut is celebrating with a fun online promotion. Well, Pizza Hut Australia, anyway. (While there’s plenty of NPPD fanfare around the internet, U.S. Pizza Huts do not appear to be partaking.) Regardless, the promotion involves an online prize wheel, branded merchandise and a nostalgic pop culture tie-in…
Read MoreOverture Promotions Certified Minority-Owned, Launches Supplier Diversity Portal
Overture Promotions announced that its parent company, Westbridge Capital, has been certified minority-owned. Last month, Overture also launched its Diverse Supplier Portal, reaching out to 500 diverse-owned businesses with an invitation to sign up. In the first month after launch, over 30 new suppliers joined…
Read MoreQuinn Brings Multi-Line Representatives to Headquarters
Quinn, the promo supplier based in Hanover, Pennsylvania, created a full, on-location day of training and education for both its new and current multi-line representatives. The reps, Ben Roberson, Deborah Mann, Jeff Stepp and Walter Brzyski, were shown through the entire production process and facilities…
Read MorePRINTING United Expo 2022 Registration Now Open
Registration for PRINTING United Expo 2022 has officially opened! The leading event in printing, representing all facets of the industry, takes place October 19-21 in Las Vegas. Product launches, live demonstrations, powerful keynote education, networking opportunities and more is just months away…
Read More2022 Style Guide: 5 Trending Fashion Looks (and How to Bring Them to Promo)
Whether it’s the ongoing influence of sustainability or the growing power of millennial buyers, 2022 apparel trends are a combination of re-emerging nostalgia and renewed optimism. As styles new and old make their way into the promo industry, distributors should pay attention to what’s hip if they want their sales to grow. Here are five style trends to watch…
Read MoreSmart Source Acquires Suncoast Marketing
Smart Source announced that it has acquired Suncoast Marketing Inc. The acquisition will allow Smart Source to further increase market share and strengthen its existing South Florida operations, while giving Suncoast access to the tools necessary to be a market leader and grow its business in a changing industry…
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