4 Ways to Improve Communication
Have you ever had this conversation before? Them: “How are you?” You: “Yes.” Or have you ever been in a meeting and realized you zoned out halfway through? Or how about when you’re at the movie th…
Why You Should Care About Product Safety
Imagine the scenario. You've just closed a mighty profitable deal with your biggest client, and while you're still up in the clouds of financial prosperity, you get notified that all the 1,000 items y…
11 Design Trends You Need to Know
If you read our 2016 design trends blog, you already know things move quickly! It’s like our wise friend Ferris Bueller said, “If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it…
This Summer’s Hottest Styles in Promotional Apparel
Branded apparel remains the promotional products industry’s most profitable product category. According to a PPAI Distributor Sales Summary, wearables comprise 32% of all product sales. That bein…
The Do’s and Don’ts of Selling to Millennials
Millennials. The word we don't really like being called. The word some generations say with a little bit of cynicism. Or, hey, maybe you don't have any feelings on the subject either way. But, th…
What’s Hot, What’s Not: 3 Ways to Find Industry Trends
Selfie sticks came and went (sort of), and now there is another hot new item on the horizon: fidget spinners. But before we know it, these viral toys will fizzle out and earn their rightful …
The Introvert’s Guide to Rocking a Networking Event
For YEARS, I would forego the complimentary cocktails + 1 hour of networking embarrassment that comes with professional networking events. To me, it was a recipe for my own disaster. My outlook c…
3 Email Marketing Mistakes to Avoid
Fake incentives. Apocalyptic deadlines. Suspicious offers. We’ve all gotten that one vendor email that haunts our dreams and makes us want to double-check our entire campaign strategy. One particular …
Game On: 12 Promo Product Games We Love!
From traditional favorites to new and trendy games, your clients can put their brand at the center of the fun whether it is at a tailgate, a special party or event, or just around the office. Here are…
How to Gain Inspiration in 5 Minutes
People demand a lot of creativity from promotional products professionals these days. We live in the era of media overload, where viral video marketing and colorful infographics have become accep…