Raining Rose Promos, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, announced that it will donate 1% of its annual profits to Heifer International, a global nonprofit that supports local farmers and its communities. Raining Rose donations will directly support honeybees, supplies and training for beekeepers…
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Four regional associations announced the success of the first annual Power of District 1 Shows collaboration, held Jan. 24-27. CPPA, NEPPA, PAPPA and SAAGNY, all members of District 1’s regional association community, have worked together to foster communication and cooperation between their associations and their community of members…
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If you stand behind what you are selling and believe that you have a product or service that can truly help someone, convincing them to come on board should be the easy part. The hard part is using your small window of opportunity to form a connection, which is where meaningful conversations can help…
Read MoreA Van Gogh exhibit in London has received criticism over souvenirs that some feel are insensitive. The Courtauld Gallery’s merchandise offering includes an ear-shaped eraser, a bar of soap whose description says “for the tortured artist who enjoys fluffy bubbles,” and an “emotional first aid kit for 20 key psychological situations”…
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PCNA, a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based industry leader for eco-friendly and sustainable promotional products, recently announced that additional U.S. facilities have earned certification from the Forest Stewardship Council, strengthening the supplier’s continuing commitment to environmental responsibility…
Read MoreCustomers in Beijing have been fighting to get their hands on merchandise featuring the games’ mascot, an adorable panda named Bing Dwen Dwen. Shoppers have been clearing shelves of plush toys and other products with the panda’s face on it. But another product is getting the attention of shoppers around the Olympic Village—commemorative coins. According…
Read MoreMaersk CEO Soren Skou told Bloomberg last week that he believes the shipping crisis, wreaking havoc in international trade across the world, may return to normal in the coming months. In the interview, Skou said that the shipping backlogs will begin to let up in the second half of the year, easing some of the…
Read MoreAt the final whistle last night, the Los Angeles Rams were named the Super Bowl Champions in front of a hometown crowd. Naturally, Rams fans in LA wanted to commemorate the win through merchandise, but don’t assume that the winning team is the one with the strongest merch sales leading up to the game…
Read MoreJacki Suckow, president of NorthStar Printing and Promotions, Flowery Branch, Georgia, told us how she handles online store programs that include both printed and promotional products, and how she makes sure her customers get exactly what they want. Here, she takes us through a particularly successful project…
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Delegate CX, the outsourcing specialists focused on helping growth-minded businesses in the promotional products industry grow and scale, announced that industry expert Becki Heinen has joined the team as director of customer success. Heinen joins Delegate CX from Facilisgroup, where she headed up multiple departments…
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