Emily Jaworski and Dominique Volker of Whitestone Branding joined the show to tell us how they’re handling price increases while keeping customers happy, what they’re expecting for the rest of the year, how they’re dealing with inventory issues, and more. Plus, Sean and Brendan talk Twitter merch now that Elon Musk bought the company…
Read MoreMom Will Love This KFC Fried Chicken Bouquet Kit
This Mother’s Day, get Mom what she really wants. Sure, flowers are great, but KFC is inspiring others to go the extra mile by adding some fried chicken to a bouquet of roses. KFC’s Kentucky Fried Buckquet kit promotion includes a bouquet of 12 roses in a KFC-branded vase, along with eight skewers for fried chicken…
Read MoreHightech Grafix Welcomes Jason Phalen as Director of Creative and Product Management
Hightech Grafix has announced that industry veteran Jason Phalen has joined the company as its new director of creative and production management. Phalen brings more than 16 years of graphic art, screen printing and embroidery experience to Hightech Grafix. He previously worked across the textile industry as a creative lead…
Read MoreAIA Expands Marketing Team With Appointment of New Vice President of Marketing
AIA Corporation (AIA) recently announced the expansion of its marketing team with the appointment of industry veteran Stacy Price as the new vice president of marketing. In this role, Price will lead the marketing team, overseeing strategy development and execution, brand awareness, public relations and integrated marketing efforts…
Read MoreAre Immersive Travel Experiences the Future of Branding?
It seems that the new way to put your brand in front of people is to literally house them, putting people in the middle of an advertisement. We’ve seen it with Taco Bell’s hotel, the Moe’s Miami hotel room and the Barbie RV, among others. Now, even more branded hotel experiences are popping up across the world…
Read MoreUnleash the Power of Full Color on Trend Setter Styles
If you haven’t heard of the Trend Setter styles before, these are double-walled vacuum insulated bottles made with pro-grade stainless steel. And if you’re looking to incorporate full-color photographs and graphics into a campaign, look no further, because 4 color-process is your best option…
Read MoreiPROMOTEu Announces Laura High as New Vice President of Marketing
iPROMOTEu, Wayland, Massachusetts, has hired Laura High as vice president of marketing. High will be responsible for leading iPROMOTEu’s marketing team and overall marketing strategy to enhance the affiliate experience with a robust plan to drive sales, including multi-touch digital campaigns and related tools…
Read MoreNumo Brings Created Co. Retail Drinkware Brand to Promo Industry
Numo announced that it has partnered with Created Co. to bring the retail drinkware brand’s products to the promo industry. The stainless line includes a Cold Cup, 12 oz. Tumbler, 16 oz. Tumbler and a Camp Mug, all in retail-style packaging. The box for each item includes a window that allows the consumer a sneak peek. ..
Read MoreGrow Your Promo Business on a Shoestring Budget
Think of growing your business as growing a garden. It doesn’t happen overnight. It takes time and care. Working on it a little every day will reap results before you know it. You might need someone to teach you what to do and how to do it, so get help if that’s the case. Just make sure it’s someone who is already getting organic leads…
Read MoreSupply Chain Latest: Shanghai Lockdowns Slow World’s Largest Port, Labor Disputes at California Ports
Markets were braced for prolonged supply chain issues through 2022, but recently there were some reasons for optimism. Some experts think that was just a temporary reprieve, though, as strict COVID lockdowns in Shanghai—home of the world’s largest port—and the looming threat of West Coast port workers going on strike could once again snarl ocean shipping…
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