It’s time for us to hit the show floor once again. Setting all “re-entry” and social stresses aside, will we remember how to do this? What did we learn from not attending in-person trade shows? Can we apply our new knowledge and practices to make trade shows really work better for us now?…
Read MoreWhy Some Major U.S. Sports Stadiums Are Switching to All-Aluminum Drinkware
Stadiums and arenas are back open for games and concerts, but things in the stands might not feel totally the same ever again. At least, if you’re in some particular arenas and stadiums, you might notice that your drink is in an aluminum cup, rather than plastic. That’s part of an initiative from Ball Corp., the manufacturer best known for…
Read MorePCNA Launches CamelBak Tritan Renew Drinkware Styles
Polyconcept North America (PCNA), Pittsburgh, announced the launch of four CamelBak Tritan Renew water bottles. The new Tritan Renew styles are made from 50% recycled material, supporting the company’s focus on bringing more sustainable sales to the promotional products market…
Read MoreAre You on Clubhouse? Here’s How Promo Professionals Are Using the Mega-Popular Audio App
It’s the hottest question when it comes to social media today: Are you using Clubhouse? The audio app, originally only for iOS but now available on Android, has 10 million weekly active users, up from 600,000 in December 2020. There are hundreds of rooms available to suit everyone’s passions…
Read MoreVistaprint Will Handle Washington Football Team Rebrand as Multi-Year ‘Official Design Partner’
The Washington Football Team announced a multi-year partnership with Vistaprint as the “official design partner” of the team while it undergoes its rebrand. As part of the partnership, Vistaprint will also give local small businesses free marketing and rebranding services as it show offs its new design capabilities…
Read MoreFlottman Company Inc. Celebrates 100 Years of Printing Expertise.
The month of June marks the 100th anniversary of the Flottman Company, Crestview Hills, Ky. What started in 1921 as a print job shop has now become a leader in commercial printing, pharmaceutical miniature folding and digital marketing. Currently a woman-owned business and part of…
Read MoreBreaking the Cycle of Feeling Sick and Tired With Dr. Anya Szigeti
A life-changing diagnosis encouraged Dr. Anya Szigeti to embark on a lifestyle change that would reverse her symptoms. She shares her story and discusses practical steps for entrepreneurs and business people to have more energy and achieve optimal success…
Read MoreHow Dunkin Is Driving Daily Web Traffic With the Promise of Promos
Dunkin’s new “Popping Bubbles” online game to promote a new menu item promises cash prizes and promotional products. The focal point of the game is that you can play every day, ensuring that customers visit their website on a daily basis in the hopes of winning branded merchandise.
Read MorePPEF Awards $278,750 In Scholarships for 2021-22 School Year
The Promotional Products Education Foundation (PPEF), the promotional products industry’s nonprofit dedicated to recognizing and encouraging scholastic excellence and academic performance among promotional products industry employees and their college-aged children, will award $278,750 in scholarships for the 2021-2022 academic year. “Very few industries are as close-knit and deliberate about the success of others as the…
Read More5 Fundamental Steps for a Successful First Sales Meeting
I’ve spent countless hours attending sales seminars, reading books and viewing instructional videos to improve my sales presentation skills. Over time, I felt that many of these training programs were saying the same thing, just in a different way. Here are five fundamental steps that I found lead to a successful first sales meeting…
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