Fiat debuted a special edition of cars that include Google Assistant technology, complete with Google branding throughout and a promotional “welcome kit” for buyers. The Fiat 500 “Hey Google” line of vehicles feature Google technology throughout, like a dashboard touchscreen and Bluetooth connectivity for things like…
Read MoreBiden Administration Introduces Mask Design Challenge with $500K in Prize Money
The Department of Health and Human Services launched the “Mask Innovation Challenge,” complete with $500,000 in cash prizes, looking for a new face mask design that can be mass produced and low-cost-per use for the general public.
Read MoreGet Your Share of the $150 Billion Sustainability Market
Over the last few years, sustainability has shifted from a niche consumer interest to a mainstream value that significantly impacts buying behaviors. Expanding beyond just sustainably-grown foods and responsible apparel production, sustainability is becoming more important across all product categories. In fact, the U.S. sustainability market is projected to reach $150 billion in sales this…
Read More4 Major Steps for Success With Dr. Nido Qubein
Dr. Nido Qubein came to the U.S. as a teenager with limited knowledge of English and only $50 in his pocket. Today, as president of High Point University, he has led the school through extraordinary transformation and increased revenue from $40 million to $350 million. Qubein shares his inspiring story and outlines the steps to achieving success…
Read MoreWhy Did QuickBooks Premier Become So Expensive?
Ask the Accountant… Question: The price for QB Premier has gone up a lot recently. I found a much lower price online. Is it the same thing? Should I wait and see if the prices come down? Answer: Intuit has significantly increased the prices for QB Premier 2021. The wholesale pricing has nearly doubled, and…
Read MoreMLB Opening Day Promos Were Mostly Boring (But Safe)—and What Teams Have In Store for 2021
What did MLB teams do for giveaways to celebrate Opening Day with fans back in the stands? Despite all the hype (and the thousands of unused 2020 promo items sitting in warehouses and players’ garages) some of the first giveaways were kind of boring, though there was probably good reason for that. And there are more exciting ones to come…
Read MoreU.S. Economy Crushes Projections With 916,000 New Jobs in March: Which Industry Sectors Added Most
The U.S. is still 8.4 million jobs short of where it was pre-pandemic, but March brought unexpectedly good news. According to the Labor Department’s most recent report, the U.S. economy added 916,000 jobs over the last month, far more than the 675,000 economists had projected. Some industries saw significant job growth…
Read MoreDave Saracino Joins Charles River Apparel as Vice President of Sales
Charles River Apparel announced that recognized promo industry veteran Dave Saracino has joined the company as the vice president of sales. Saracino’s tenured career in the industry includes more than 35 years with BIC Graphic (now Koozie Group), where he served as vice president of sales and senior vice president of business development…
Read MoreAkron, Ohio Goes All Out for Month-Long Branded Campaign to Vote Devo Into Rock Hall of Fame
Starting today, which has been dubbed “Devo Day” in Akron, the month-long #DeVOTE campaign will include 50 giant recreations of the band’s signature “energy dome” hats made of recycled tires and placed around the city. Each sculpture will also include a printed sign that says “A vote for Devo is a vote for Akron” with a QR code…
Read MoreCap America Promotes Gerald Pinkley to Director of Administration
Cap America Inc. announced the promotion of Gerald Pinkley to director of administration. Pinkley joined the Cap America team in 2019 as market development manager, bringing a wealth of knowledge from 27 years in the retail operations field and filling a vital role for the expanding company…
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