Firebrand Global Marketing, Clarendon Hills, Ill., announced that it has welcomed Malati Limaye, TAS, as account and marketing support. As a newcomer in the industry, Limaye will start by providing support to the customer service, sales and marketing departments while pursuing education through PPAI and on various industry platforms. Limaye brings a Bachelor of Arts…
Read More3 Tips for Last-Minute Holiday Gift Business
Did you know that over 65% of all holiday gift orders are written between now and December 12? Here are three quick tips to help you cash in on those last-minute orders. Following these tips can only help your holiday gift sales. Try them out today!…
Read MoreHow to Win Big With Clients Like Daymond John From Shark Tank
“The biggest risk in life is not taking risks in life” are words of wisdom from Mike Watts, an entrepreneurial expert with three startups and over $60 million in sales. Watts discusses with host Greg Muzzillo how he was able to successfully strike a deal with Daymond John from Shark Tank, but not in the typical way that you might think…
Read More‘Tomato Blood’: Heinz Launches Online Store Featuring Halloween-Themed Ketchup, Costume Kits and More
Heinz just launched “Tomato Blood,” a Halloween-themed ketchup featuring a special label with the horrifying new name. The bottles will be available in grocery stores and at an online store that has several Tomato Blood tie-in items available for purchase, including a costume kit. There’s also a fun social media component…
Read MoreKoozie Group Donates 100 Laptops to A New Direction for Women & Men Inc.
Koozie Group announced the donation of 100 Dell and HP laptop computers to A New Direction for Women and Men Inc., a well-established residential facility for drug and alcohol recovery. As part of its mission, A New Direction for Women and Men aims to provide a structured and nurturing environment in order to…
Read MoreBroadway Theaters Are Using QR Codes to Let Patrons Buy Merchandise Right From Their Seats
A company called Creative Goods Merchandise developed a program that allows Broadway theatergoers to scan QR codes around the theater and place orders from their mobile devices. Once the show is over and the lights are back on, they can grab their merch on the way out…
Read MoreStorm Creek Transitions All Products to Eco-Made
Storm Creek, Eagan, Minn., announced this week that it has successfully reached its goal to transition all of its products to eco-made. Through its sustainable sourcing practices, every product in production is now being made with recycled fabrics and insulation from post-consumer waste, such as plastic bottles and sustainable components, and/or is Bluesign or Oeko-Tex…
Read MoreIndustry Education and Networking: Opportunities to Grow and Connect
As we take a fresh look at traditional in-person events and experiences, participating in professional development sessions can certainly help maximize the ROI of both our time and money at events. In addition to the knowledge, the extra networking opportunities and connections can certainly make the events more worthwhile…
Read MorePort of Los Angeles to Begin 24-Hour Operating Schedule, Joining Long Beach
President Biden announced today that, after discussions with the White House, the Port of Los Angeles will begin operating on a 24-hour basis, hoping to alleviate some of the cargo backlog that has overwhelmed West Coast ports and put strain on U.S. industries. FedEx and UPS are also reportedly working toward 24-hour operations…
Read MoreGeiger Hires Janice Gray and Tuan Huynh to Executive Team
Geiger announced that Janice Gray and Tuan Huynh have joined the company’s executive team as chief human resource officer and chief information officer, respectively. Gray has extensive experience as a strategic leader focused on talent acquisition, talent management and team development. Huynh has more than 20 years of experience leading…
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