We’ve been following Sen. Jodi Ernst (R-IA) and her Stop Wasteful Advertising by the Government Act, known as the SWAG Act, for a few months now. The bill took another step toward becoming law, passing unanimously through a Senate committee…
Read More5 Benefits of USA-Made Promo Products
Promo professionals have experienced their share of obstacles lately when it comes to goods and materials produced overseas. First there was dealing with unpredictable pricing due to tariff changes, and now COVID-19 has caused disruptions to the supply chain. This uncertainty has led distributors to search for impactful and affordable promos that are made right…
Read MoreBDA Achieves QCA Accreditation
Quality Certification Alliance (QCA), Chicago, Ill., has awarded QCA’s Distributor Certificate to Woodinville, Washington-based Bensussen Deutsch & Associates LLC (BDA). Built upon the existing Advocacy Council, the Distributor Certification Program is designed specifically for the needs of distributors and decorators, allowing them to further their commitment to brand safety and responsible sourcing. Like QCA’s Supplier…
Read MoreHow Can I Look at Open Orders on QuickBooks?
Ask the Accountant… Question: Is there a dashboard in QB Premier where I can look at open orders? Answer: QuickBooks Premier has such a dashboard called Income Tracker. You can find the icon on the left side of the home page where other shortcuts are listed. The Income Tracker has tabs at the top of…
Read MoreAutism Awareness Shoe Collection From Vans Features Sensory-Friendly Elements
Who, after this week’s news cycle, doesn’t need a feel-good story? On Wednesday, exactly three weeks away from the start of Autism Awareness Month, Vans announced plans for a shoe collection geared particularly to meet the feet of those with autism spectrum disorder. The collection includes some great design features worth noting…
Read MoreActivist Group ‘Stops the Spread’ of Racism With Promotional Hand Sanitizer Campaign
The Chinese Canadian Council for Social Justice debuted a promotional campaign to combat the racial discrimination against Asian people during the height of coronavirus panic. The campaign involved a commercial, showing people in hazmat suit walking the streets of Toronto, handing out miniature bottles of promotional hand sanitizer that say “Stop the Spread”…
Read MoreHALO Branded Solutions Completes New Distribution Center
HALO Branded Solutions, Sterling, Ill., hosted local and state dignitaries at a ribbon cutting ceremony for its new, state-of-the-art 275,000 sq. ft. distribution center. The distribution center is an addition to HALO’s 157,000 sq. ft. corporate headquarters, completed in April 2018 in Sterling. “We had originally planned to expand five years after the move-in of…
Read MoreLogo Design Trends for 2020 (According to Tech.co)
There are plenty of companies that are looking to appeal to consumers with not only their goods, but also their logos. Tech.co devoted an examination to logo design trends for 2020, and we found ourselves drawn to the resulting takeaways, but especially the throwback logos and so-called “logo-less” logo designs…
Read MoreIndie Rockers The 1975 Sell Reusable Water Bottles With All Proceeds Benefiting Climate Activism
British indie rockers The 1975 have proved themselves to be one of the most eco-friendly bands in the game. A few months back they decided to limit apparel waste by letting fans print over old band merch with updated graphics, rather than shell out the money for new ones and use more resources to meet demand…
Read MoreMaple Ridge Farms Donates $5,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Wausau
On March 5, 2020, Maple Ridge Farms delivered a check for $5,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Wausau, Wis. The donation was the result of a “Give Back” program started in September 2019. In that program, Maple Ridge Farms offered to donate a percentage of the profits from a specially selected line of gifts…
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