Who Do I Call With QuickBooks Problems?

Ask the Accountant… Question: What numbers do I call if I have a problem with QuickBooks? Answer: Let me introduce you to www.softwarediscountcenter.com. In addition to being a quality reseller of QB products, they also have a help desk. Click the “Help” tab Select “Support and Training.” Here there are numbers to contact QB. Let…

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Promo History Lesson: The World’s First Movie Poster Was a Promotional Failure (But Still Sold for $70K at Sotheby’s)

Today’s lesson comes to us from 19th Century French cinema—specifically, the poster that is believed to be the first film poster in history. It was unsuccessful at driving people to the theater, but it was successful at raking in some cash more than 100 years later. The poster for Auguste and Louis Jean Lumiére’s film, which was also the first public movie screening, only garnered 30 attendees out of an invited 100…

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Chocolate Inn/Lanco’s Chris Barlow Elected to SAAGNY Foundation Board

Chocolate Inn/Lanco regional sales manager Chris Barlow has been elected a trustee of the Specialty Advertising Association of Greater New York Foundation (SAAGNY) board. In this role, he will aid the foundation’s mission to connect with and support the local tri-state communities through charitable activities. “I am very honored to be elected to the SAAGNY Foundation…

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This Subscription Box Partners With Breweries to Send Beer Merch Far and Wide

We might never have world peace, but we can take solace in knowing that at least one thing enjoys almost universal acclaim: beer. Owing to that acceptance, the First Sip Brew Box has enjoyed a three-year existence as a subscription box provider that sends beer merch to aficionados across the globe, giving breweries some clout in a promotional products-heavy cosmos…

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Sony Music UK Bought Its Own Music Merchandise Company

Though record sales are what people often use to measure a band’s or artist’s success, everyone knows that its the touring and merchandise sales that really generate money. It’s such a vital part of the job, and knowing that it’s the most direct way of supporting artists you love financially is usually enough to ignore…

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Opening Night Party at Gilley’s

Connect with old friends and new and say “howdy” to PRINTING United. Join your colleagues for a party to celebrate a great show and look to the horizon for next year! Here’s the deal: We’ll provide the drinks (no charge), some finger food (that’s free, too) and a venue with its own appeal. You bring…

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Opportunity in New Directions

“Convergence” is everywhere in today’s printing industry, as companies seek new opportunities in adjacent sectors and market areas. PRINTING United is an essential event for any print professional looking to board the “convergence train,” or to further strengthen the foundation of their current business model.

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New Analytics Dashboard Gives US-based Ricoh Direct-to-Garment Printer Users Valuable Insights into Machine Usage and Print Business

Anajet (a Ricoh company) recently announced its new Ricoh DTG Printer Analytics Dashboard, a tool to give machine users valuable insight into machine performance and profitability. Installation of the software also eases the DTG machine’s routine maintenance schedule. PRINTING United Booth 1800.

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