Brian Jolin is a passionate advocate for the opportunities that diversity, equity and inclusion hold within our industry. He sees this as a calling not even for our industry exclusively, but for the future of our world. When asked why the diversity conversation is important, Brian’s response should resonate for everyone: “Because it’s just better for humanity.”…
Read MoreAIA Hosts Its First Marketing Lab Event
AIA Corporation, Appleton, Wis., hosted its first virtual Marketing Lab event earlier this month, bringing together nearly 90 owners and seven speakers for two days of hands-on learning and collaboration. Topics discussed included social media, email marketing, company stores, and website and email analytics…
Read MoreHow a Distributor’s One-on-One Supplier Meeting Led to $7,000 in Orders: a Back to Business Virtual Power Meeting Success Story
One distributor’s one-on-one meetings at a recent Promo Marketing virtual business development event led to $7,000 in orders after the supplier helped put together virtuals for a few of her clients. More than that, though, the meetings laid the groundwork for future business. Here’s how…
Read MoreASICS, Supplier of Australia’s Olympic Uniforms, Responds to Strange Controversy Over Xinjiang Cotton
Japanese sportswear company ASICS had to do some PR damage control after releasing a statement supporting the nationalistic “One China Principle” and insinuating that it would continue to source cotton from Xinjiang province. After receiving criticism on social media, ASICS, which is the official apparel supplier for the Australian Olympic team…
Read MoreThe Power of Persistency With MobilityWorks Founder Bill Koeblitz
To have a dream is one thing, but to pursue that dream with passion and conviction is the difference between settling and success. Bill Koeblitz, founder of MobilityWorks, discusses his aspirations of getting into Formula 1 Grand Prix racing and, ultimately, how he started a business that has become the largest national provider of wheelchair accessible vehicles…
Read MoreStudy Finds High Levels of Carcinogen in 44 Hand Sanitizers Sold During Pandemic (Including Two From Disney)
An independent laboratory tested 260 hand sanitizer products from manufacturers given interim FDA approval and found that 44 contained benzene, which the CDC says can cause blood cancers like leukemia. Of the 44, none were from suppliers associated with the promo industry, but two were Star Wars branded sanitizers sold at retail by Disney…
Read MoreMiller Lite Released a Line of Branded Candles That Smell Like Bars (and They Sold Out Fast)
Sure, you can enjoy your favorite drinks from home, and you can watch sports on TV. But does your home entertainment area smell like your favorite sports bar? Thanks to three scented candles from Miller Lite, it can. The beverage brand released “Game Day Bar,” “Dive Bar” and “Beer Garden” candles, with proceeds going to the hospitality industry…
Read MoreKoozie Group Announces Leadership Team Updates
Koozie Group (previously BIC Graphic) announced leadership team updates to help accelerate continued efforts to build a foundation for scalable and sustainable growth. Melissa Ralston will move into the role of chief revenue officer, while Pierre Montaubin has been promoted to senior vice president for product management and sourcing…
Read MoreBack to Business Spring Virtual Event – April 26-29 and May 3-6
One-on-one virtual business development meetings for print and promo distributors and suppliers! Register Today!
Read More5 Reasons to Rebrand Your Distributor Business
Your online brand needs to effectively communicate what you do, who you help and the value of doing business with you. If your website and social media profiles are not up to the task, you may be missing out on new ideal clients, repeat sales and other important opportunities. Here are five reasons you might want to consider a rebrand…
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