UK-based oat milk brand Minor Figures tried to tap into Philadelphia’s thriving street art scene by putting up ads on walls across the city. The problem is that they covered a lot of artists’ work, and faced backlash from artists, locals and the city’s Mural Arts assocation.
Read MoreBAMKO Hires Sasha Pirrie as National Sales Manager
BAMKO, Los Angeles, announced that it has hired Sasha Pirrie as national sales manger. Pirrie previously was with Polyconcept North America. “I’ve been watching the growth and innovation happening at BAMKO over the last few years, and you simply can’t deny that they are building something different over there—very, very different,” Pirrie said. “To me,…
Read MoreThe Evolution of Domino’s Pizza With Founder Tom Monaghan
Tom Monaghan, founder of Domino’s Pizza, grew the company into one of the world’s largest pizza companies and then sold it for $1 billion. Despite his inauspicious childhood and business challenges, he transformed the pizza industry. Monaghan discusses with host Greg Muzzillo his five key priorities for success…
Read MoreWhat’s the Easiest Way to Place a Reorder in QuickBooks?
Ask the Accountant… Question: A customer is placing a reorder. Is there an easy way to do that in QB Premier? Answer: Yes. Open the original sales order and click “Create a Copy” at the top of the screen. Make any adjustments to prices in the new sales order, then create the supplier purchase order…
Read MoreMiller Lite Is Selling One-Sleeved ‘Vax Time Tees’ to Benefit Restaurant Workers
As more Americans get vaccinated, Miller Lite is getting optimistic with its “Almost Miller Time” one-sleeve Vax Time Tee—the perfect item for people to wear when they get their jab. The T-shirt is available for $10 online and comes in left- or right-sleeved versions. Proceeds will benefit restaurant workers…
Read MoreHPG Launches New Exclusive Partnerships With Nomatic and Pladra
HPG, Braintree, Mass., announced two new exclusive partnerships with consumer brands Nomatic and Pladra. HPG will be the first to offer promo-industry access to the two award-winning retail brands under the HPG Exclusive line launched in February 2021. Nomatic and Pladra styles will be available at…
Read MoreHow One Top Promo Distributor Built a Culture of Creativity in the Workplace—and the Big Ways It’s Paying Off
As we say often around here, a good strategy for standing out in a heavily commoditized market is providing value beyond price. One way to do that? Exceptional creativity that elevates an otherwise basic product to build a real connection between customers and their target audiences. Here’s how one top distributor is doing that…
Read MoreSwitzerland Creates World’s Smallest Commemorative Coin (With Built-In Magnifying Glass Packaging)
Big news in the commemorative coin world: Switzerland just created the world’s smallest coin. Measuring 2.96 mm (0.1”) in diameter and featuring Swiss citizen Albert Einstein’s famous tongue-out pose, the quarter-franc is so tiny that some of its features can’t be seen with the naked eye. Through some packaging genius, Swissmint fixed that issue, though.…
Read MoreOtter Products Continues Day of Giving During Pandemic
In the midst of a global pandemic, one thing remains constant: Otter Products, Fort Collins, Colo., will close its doors in all global locations for a day of volunteering—safely in-person and virtually. In partnership with the OtterCares Foundation, closed2open pauses all Otter Products operations around the world for one day to allow employees to make…
Read MoreNorm Hullinger Joins Bella+Canvas as Chief Operating Officer; alphabroder Names Dan Pantano New CEO
Bella+Canvas announced today that former alphabroder CEO Norm Hullinger will join the company as chief operating officer. Alphabroder announced shortly after the news broke that current president Dan Pantano will be promoted to the role of CEO, effective immediately…
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