Benussen Deutsch & Associates (BDA) announced yesterday that it has completed the acquisition of consumer insight and merchandise innovations agency Idea Planet. The combination will allow both companies to grow their strategic merchandise and collectibles programs, while increasing support for clients through enhanced control of customer strategy, ideation, manufacturing and logistics…
Read MoreWith all the extra work getting all the logos and items you need when you start a new client, you’re really busy for two or three weeks producing these orders, and you stop networking and cold calling. So when the orders are completed, your pipeline is empty and you have to start all over again. I call this the cycle of doom. How do you get out of the cycle of doom? Simple: marketing your business…
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Ask the Accountant… Question: I have QB Premier 2019. I have been told by a QB rep that it will stop working at the end of May. Is that true? Answer: If you have purchased your QB Premier 2019 with a one-time purchase versus a subscription, it will be updated at no additional charge through…
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Promo Marketing is looking for this year’s Top Distributors for the August issue of Print+Promo Marketing magazine. Your company could be included! Our annual Top Distributors list is a ranking of industry distributors by prior-year sales revenue. The list also includes a ranking of the Top 25 Fastest-Growing distributors…
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Fresh Beginnings, the food gifts supplier based in Valdosta, Virginia, announced in a statement that the company will close permanently on June 30, 2022. The company said it will still process orders received by June 14, 2022, and final shipments will occur no later than June 22. Any shipment scheduled after that will be canceled unless…
Read MoreChipotle is celebrating the decade of its birth with its new “1993 Collection.” The collection is built around the original design of Chipotle’s first Denver restaurant, with items like hats, sandals, socks, a rugby polo and a jacket all decked out in the original “Chipotle” font. Most feature its classic green, red and white color scheme…
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Chocolate Chocolate announced the addition of the Xerox Iridesse production press to its capabilities. This cutting-edge technology will help distributors deliver even more packaging options for their Chocolate Chocolate projects. With a six-color print engine that can print gold and silver metallics, Chocolate Chocolate can deliver a…
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We always try to shine a light on the products that make us think, “Wow, I’ve never thought of that before.” Products that fulfill a need end-users might not have known they had, or just stand out because of their individuality, are a good way to ensure that people hold onto them for a long time and have a more favorable view of your client…
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In episode four of our ongoing series with John Morris of Club Colors, we get into why apparel decorators and promotional products distributors make such natural partners. John talks about examining your “why” and how working together will only serve to benefit your bottom line…
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The Legacy Group LLC, an industry buying group based in West River, Maryland, announced the addition of Patti Brose to its leadership team as executive director. Brose will focus on strategic initiatives, idea sharing and driving profitability. Brose brings more than 35 years of integrated marketing and communications experience…
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