Everything is a tech item these days, it seems. It’s getting to a point where “technology” actually might not exist as a standalone category, as just about everything we use has some sort of tech integration. Golf is no different. No matter how much golf wants to pride itself on its dignified, simple design of…
Read MoreThere’s Something Weird Happening With Luxury Fashion Logos
It appears, as of late, that the representation of fashion logos has become an exercise in riskless conformity. A recent Business of Fashion op-ed argues that sans-serif fonts have become the go-to typefaces for luxury brands, so as to depict themselves as less about scripted ornamentation and more about themes like social justice and inclusivity (to the possible detriment of creativity and uniqueness). Whatever the case, it’s weird…
Read More4 Reasons Why Custom Mints Are the Perfect Promo Product
A recent industry study* confirmed what we already knew, promotional products are the single most highly regarded form of advertising available today! So, when it comes to promotional products, why are mints such a good choice for your customers? 1. Made in the USA: In total, 53 percent of consumers said they had a more…
Read MoreBullet Announces New Product Launch
Bullet, Hialeah, Fla., announced the launch of more than 160 new items for 2019. From exclusive new items to the expansion of popular inline styles, the product introduction for 2019 is one of the largest and most diverse in the company’s history. Highlights of the 2019 launch include eye-catching materials in bags, the hottest trends…
Read More9 Promotional Products Sales Prospecting Tips
Prospecting is a necessity for any promo business, but it definitely has its ups and downs. It can occasionally feel like all your hard work just isn’t cutting it. In a world of competition, standing out against other businesses can be one of the most challenging aspects. Distributors have to constantly think about what will grab the attention of potential clients. Strategies that worked in the past might not necessarily work today. Whatever your approach may be, the good news is that there are ways to make prospecting go more smoothly…
Read MoreChuck Norris Is Hosting a Charity 5K and the Sign-Up Merch Is Awesome
Certain celebrities always seem on the go, doing whatever they can to build their brand or support a worthwhile cause. At 78-years-old (we think he will easily live to be 200), Chuck Norris, who remains an incredibly profitable spokesperson for businesses such as Fiat, registers as one such individual. He founded the United Fighting Arts…
Read MoreWhen to Convert from One Accounting System to Another
Question: Is there a good time to convert from one accounting system to another? Answer: Actually, you can convert at any time of the year, but there is a “best time” that makes things as fast and easy as possible. If your fiscal year is Jan. 1 through Dec. 31, the best time to convert…
Read MoreHub Pen and Beacon Promotions Receive PPAI Pyramid Awards
HUB Promotional Group’s Hub Pen Company accepted the Promotional Products Association International (PPAI) Gold Pyramid Award at the PPAI Pyramid Award Celebration held Jan. 15, 2019 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, in conjunction with The PPAI Expo in…
Read MoreThe ‘Instagram Egg’ Merch Wars
#LikeTheEgg #EggSoldiers #EggGang. Do those hashtags mean anything to you? If so, you were part of the weird Instagram phenomenon that got a picture of a brown egg to be the most liked image in Instagram history. And, of course, there is merch…
Read MoreHow a Promotional T-shirt for a Town of 6,000 Made It to ‘Stranger Things’
When a town’s chief claim to fame is being the birthplace of the man who coined the term “spelunker,” any chance to gain renown is likely a welcomed one. Such is the case with Waupaca, Wis., whose population, while growing, has barely eclipsed 6,000 residents. No matter, the tiny city found itself on a T-shirt in “Stranger Things,” the hit Netflix series…
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