The U.K. is celebrating 70 years of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign this year, otherwise known as the Platinum Jubilee. Or, if you bought some commemorative plates or drinkware, the “Platinum Jubbly.” Instead of throwing all of the misprinted merchandise away, Karl Baxter, who runs a clearance website, is selling the more than 10,000 misprinted pieces as limited-edition souvenirs…
Read Morecommonsku Promotes Bre Redmond to Product Manager and Aly Brunton to Product Marketer
commonsku, the promotional products business and sales software based in Toronto, announced that it has promoted Bre Redmond to product manager and Aly Brunton to product marketer. “Bre has been such an incredibly helpful and reliable voice to so many customers in her role as customer success manager,” said Catherine Graham, CEO of commonsku…
Read MoreMillion Dollar Mindset vs. Limited Mindset
Everyone has a mindset. One type is a million dollar mindset, where your success knows no limits. The other type is a limited mindset, where your path to success knows lots of limits. The choice is yours. I know of massively successful people who who rightfully could have seen their circumstances as limiting, but they looked past their limitations and persevered to amazing success…
Read MoreBe an Inbox Hero With These Simple Tips for Better Sales and Prospecting Emails
Writing a good email is an art form. In business, it’s often the only time you have “in front” of a prospect, and you need to fight amongst countless others and junk mail to get that person’s attention. So, how do you do it right? If you ask Farquharson, president of Aspire For Inc. and chief creator of content for his own site full of industry sales training tools, it’s pretty much the same way you get to Carnegie Hall…
Read MoreTeam Phun to Add New Custom-Designed Facility in North Charleston
Team Phun, a promotional products company with offices on both coasts, is expanding its East Coast capabilities by adding a new facility in North Charleston, South Carolina. The added space will provide Team Phun’s Charleston operation with greater efficiencies and streamlined solutions in production, fulfillment and customer warehousing. It will also include a collaborative workspace environment for…
Read MoreBeijing Olympics Mascot Merchandise Is Flying Off Shelves in China
Bing Dwen Dwen, the 2022 Winter Olympics’ panda mascot, is apparently so popular in China that customers lined up in the cold outside of official merchandise retailers, cleaning out all of the Bing Dwen Dwen gear by 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Shoppers told Reuters that getting their hands on Bing Dwen Dwen merchandise is almost impossible in Beijing…
Read MoreRise Up With Shelly Tygielski
As founder of the global mutual aid organization called Pandemic of Love, Shelly Tygielski has connected more than 2 million individuals in need with people who can provide resources. Tygielski discusses the power of radical self-care and community with host Greg Muzzillo. She also shares insights from her book, “Sit Down to Rise Up,” on ways to achieve our own mind, body and emotional balance…
Read MoreHarley-Davidson Steps Up Branded Apparel Efforts With Additions of Former Nike, Yeezy Executives
Harley-Davidson hired former Nike executive Erica Bullard and Yeezy designer Louise Goldin to lead its merchandising efforts. The addition of new hires with strong apparel backgrounds shows just how committed Harley-Davidson is to expanding into lifestyle-brand territory and prioritizing merchandise…
Read MoreBud Light’s New NFT Drop Will Give Buyers ‘Voting Rights’ for Upcoming Promotional Merchandise
Bud Light is using participation its newest NFT drop to influence future branded merchandise that you can actually see, touch or wear. On Feb. 6, NFT/Bud Light enthusiasts can try to get their hands on the newly minted tokens. If they get one, they’ll be able to vote on Bud Light NEXT branded merchandise decisions…
Read MoreCPPA Honors Regional Award Recipients at 15th Annual Peake Awards
The Chesapeake Promotional Products Association recently honored regional performers at the annual Peake Awards Ceremony at the BWI Airport Marriott in Linthicum Heights on Jan 26, 2022. Each year, CPPA proudly presents the Peake Awards to honor excellence and creativity in our association and industry…
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