What do you care about? Beyond your friends and family, of course. What do you love to do? If you had a whole day to yourself—with no work or family responsibilities or budget restrictions—how would you spend it? Maybe you’re a sports fan and would spend the day tailgating then watch your favorite team play. […]
Promotional Products Professionals: Here’s your chance to get some visibility in PPB magazine’s November 2019 issue: Apparel That Works Up A Sweat In November, PPB focuses on activewear apparel with the latest looks in leggings, crop tops, shorts, shirts and jackets featuring fabrics that are breathable and moisture-wicking to keep wearers cool. Suppliers are invited to share top sellers […]
When you see a piece of art by Stephanie Law, you know it’s exclusively hers. She draws viewers in by interweaving texture, watercolor, gold and silver leaf, and ink. If that weren’t enough, she then intricately layers pieces with resin and adds her signature flair with custom laser cut frames. The result is not only […]
Every July, Advertising Specialty Institute (ASI) publishes the annual State Of The Industry Report. The 2018 survey results reveal some very interesting and, quite frankly, disturbing facts about the state of product safety in the promotional products industry: It’s almost nonexistent. Let’s look at the numbers. According to the research, suppliers spent the following amounts […]
You may think that stencils are only for arts and crafts projects. Sure, they’re great for crafty applications, but they have a right-and-proper place within the business world, too. To see why, check out this Maker Spotlight on the Ponoko Blog that shows how two companies—BlastPoint Inc. and Tiny House Design—incorporate stencils into their workflow […]
Promotional products are marketing powerhouses, but not all branded merchandise is created equal. For nonprofits, it’s critical that the products used to market and brand organizations are manufactured safely and responsibly. Any kind of mishap would be extremely damaging to nonprofits and organizations with missions to improve the quality of life for a group of […]
Have you ever wished you could save time in a bottle? Or do you feel like you have too much time on your hands? Time is funny, in a peculiar, fluid way. It flies by as kids grow up but stands still in office staff meetings. Vacations seem too short, workdays too long. However time […]
Have you ever rationalized your way out of making good choices? Of course! We all have, like eating that cupcake at the company function. (One cupcake can’t hurt, it’s my cheat day!) The little lies we tell ourselves in order to take the easy road may only result in tighter pants after too many cupcakes…or […]
Gone are the days that distributors and their end buyers accept a supplier’s word that its products are socially compliant, safe, of high quality and environmentally conscious. Promo buyers are demanding verification throughout the entire supply chain to prove the promotional products they purchase will enhance—and not harm—their brands. In my Promo Marketing article “Promo Buyers’ […]