From a marketing standpoint, COVID vaccination stickers might be the most share-worthy items in the world right now, as everyone is eager to post their newly-immunized status. It’s been fun to look at the variety of stickers posted online from all over the world, so we thought we’d run down some of our favorites…
Read MoreUniversal Unilink Elevates Marty Hartman to Director of Marketing
Universal Unilink, Greer, S.C., promoted Marty Hartman from marketing coordinator to director of marketing. Hartman will be responsible for leading, developing and executing marketing initiatives for Universal Unilink, including promoting membership engagement, fostering vendor communication and cultivating new member interactions. “Marty has been an integral part of our team for the last seven years,” said…
Read MorePaul Bellantone Joins HALO Branded Solutions Management Team
HALO Branded Solutions, Sterling, Ill., announced the addition of Paul Bellantone to the company’s executive team in the newly created role of senior vice president of sales for the Western U.S. Bellantone was previously president and CEO of the Promotional Products Association International (PPAI), the industry’s trade association. Bellantone…
Read MoreMaximize Your Self-Confidence
Many people struggle with their self-confidence. I will share the No. 1 way I have found to maximize your self-confidence: Keep your commitments to yourself. That’s right. You will maximize your self-confidence by keeping your commitments to yourself. Most people who struggle with self-confidence feel that they are lacking in some area(s) of their life.…
Read MoreFiat Introduces Google Co-Branded Line of Cars (That Come With Branded ‘Welcome Kits’)
Fiat debuted a special edition of cars that include Google Assistant technology, complete with Google branding throughout and a promotional “welcome kit” for buyers. The Fiat 500 “Hey Google” line of vehicles feature Google technology throughout, like a dashboard touchscreen and Bluetooth connectivity for things like…
Read MoreBiden Administration Introduces Mask Design Challenge with $500K in Prize Money
The Department of Health and Human Services launched the “Mask Innovation Challenge,” complete with $500,000 in cash prizes, looking for a new face mask design that can be mass produced and low-cost-per use for the general public.
Read MoreGet Your Share of the $150 Billion Sustainability Market
Over the last few years, sustainability has shifted from a niche consumer interest to a mainstream value that significantly impacts buying behaviors. Expanding beyond just sustainably-grown foods and responsible apparel production, sustainability is becoming more important across all product categories. In fact, the U.S. sustainability market is projected to reach $150 billion in sales this…
Read More4 Major Steps for Success With Dr. Nido Qubein
Dr. Nido Qubein came to the U.S. as a teenager with limited knowledge of English and only $50 in his pocket. Today, as president of High Point University, he has led the school through extraordinary transformation and increased revenue from $40 million to $350 million. Qubein shares his inspiring story and outlines the steps to achieving success…
Read MoreWhy Did QuickBooks Premier Become So Expensive?
Ask the Accountant… Question: The price for QB Premier has gone up a lot recently. I found a much lower price online. Is it the same thing? Should I wait and see if the prices come down? Answer: Intuit has significantly increased the prices for QB Premier 2021. The wholesale pricing has nearly doubled, and…
Read MoreMLB Opening Day Promos Were Mostly Boring (But Safe)—and What Teams Have In Store for 2021
What did MLB teams do for giveaways to celebrate Opening Day with fans back in the stands? Despite all the hype (and the thousands of unused 2020 promo items sitting in warehouses and players’ garages) some of the first giveaways were kind of boring, though there was probably good reason for that. And there are more exciting ones to come…
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