One of the toughest things to do is predict what people want. In a world where trends seem to come and go in a matter of days, it’s hard to know what will be popular next or what the next ‘it’ thing …
We all had that special journal when we were in school. The one that held our secrets, dreams, and fears. And you still probably have that journal somewhere today! Now, maybe you use one for meeting …
It's been exactly one year since I last sat down with Jake Pan of Yorkn - and boy, has a year brought a whole bunch of changes! Last year, Jake and I talked about the story of his company and how he …
Did you know that businesses spend over $7 billion on consumable business gifts annually, according to Packaged Facts, the leading market research company for the packaged food industry? That’s a lot…
Ameramark is turning 19! When I think about 19 years ago, I don't think about 2004. I think about the 80s. Which is a problem, considering I was born in 1993. And I'm 30. But 19 years is a long time …
Mike Empey, VP of Marketing at ImprintID, might be the funniest person I have ever met. And I've met the comedian Demitri Martin. And it's always really nice to catch up with Mike - he's a former cow…
One of my favorite things is when people get super excited over topics that they are totally passionate about. There's something really special about seeing their eyes light up and the genuine grin o…
One of the things I love the most about doing these Supplier Spotlight blogs is getting to know suppliers and their stories beyond just their names and products. It's also really neat to be able to c…
A crime was committed when Brian from High Caliber Line and I caught up. We were in Dallas at the same time, and we didn't even get lunch. It's a travesty even if he did only have like an hour layove…
January seems like one of the busiest months for the promotional products industry as a whole. As soon as the holiday rush ends, tradeshows all over the country begin! When I sat down to speak with M…