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I Stand Corrected! / PromoJournal - Marketing Matters

I Stand Corrected! / PromoJournal - Marketing Matters

It has been my practice to thoroughly research subjects before I offer my take on them. The few exceptions are things that seem obvious to everyone and I didn’t see any reason...

#1074 Knit Beanie With Cuff

#1074 Knit Beanie With Cuff

#1074 Knit Beanie With Cuff Icon Legend Look for these icons used throughout the web site. 4-Color Process Transfer Imprint is Available New Colors Consumer Product Safety...

History of Merch: Band T-Shirts — commonsku Blog

History of Merch: Band T-Shirts — commonsku Blog

Resources for the Promotional Products Industry History of Merch: Band T-Shirts Welcome to a new series where we will be discussing the history of merch! We will bring to your...

Independent Contractor or Employee? New Government Rule Would Decide

Independent Contractor or Employee? New Government Rule Would Decide

A newly proposed rule from the U.S. Department of Labor would make it harder for companies to classify workers as independent contractors as opposed to employees – a change that...

15 Oz. Blaze Campfire Mug

15 Oz. Blaze Campfire Mug

#8133 - 15 Oz. Blaze Campfire Mug Icon Legend Look for these icons used throughout the web site. 4-Color Process Transfer Imprint is Available New Colors Consumer Product Safety...

Creative ways customers put useful promotional products to work

Creative ways customers put useful promotional products to work

Runs, school visits and date nights: How customers put useful promo items to work Posted: October 14, 2022 5 min read General Promotional products can turn just about anything...

Wham! Bam! Thank you Ma'am! / PromoJournal - Pursuit of Purpose

Wham! Bam! Thank you Ma'am! / PromoJournal - Pursuit of Purpose

It's 2022 and I still read about distributors complaining about not being able to see prospective customers. The ones that really set me off are those who ask about cold...

As Recession Worries Increase, CEOs Weigh Preparations

As Recession Worries Increase, CEOs Weigh Preparations

A new forecast by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warns that ‘the worst is yet to come’ for the worldwide economy, with a global recession considered likely in 2023. The...

The Value of Multi-Line & Factory Reps / PromoJournal - Cliff's Notes

The Value of Multi-Line & Factory Reps / PromoJournal - Cliff's Notes

The Value of Multi-Line & Factory Reps When I was a distributor (I really dislike that term, you are more than that), I had a very jaded view of multi-line and factory reps,...

A Q&A on M&A: Surefire Strategies for Buyers & Sellers of Promo Products Businesses

A Q&A on M&A: Surefire Strategies for Buyers & Sellers of Promo Products Businesses

Merger and acquisition activity in the industry has been on the rise over the last 15 months. Jamie Watson, an expert consultant on such deals, shares what you need to do to...

Industry Leaders Talk Challenges, Trends in Promotions East Panel

Industry Leaders Talk Challenges, Trends in Promotions East Panel

ASI President & CEO Tim Andrews moderated the discussion, which featured executives speaking about ongoing challenges and what the new year will hold for the industry. Heading...

‘A Necessary Evil’: Promo Products Firms Are Paying Much More for Cybersecurity Insurance

‘A Necessary Evil’: Promo Products Firms Are Paying Much More for Cybersecurity Insurance

Costs and requirements for coverage are increasing, but certain industry companies deem the protection essential and are investing. Still, others are eschewing coverage, saying...