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PRINTING United Alliance today voiced its support for the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) and The Manufacturing Institute’s campaign called “This is Our Shot,” which includes NAM’s first public service announcement, “I Love Frank.” The campaign showcases why manufacturers are rolling up their sleeves to get a COVID-19 vaccine—to protect their family, coworkers and the…

Are you a promo distributor or a print distributor? Or, are you a print and promo distributor? There was a time when these were two different paths—two different industries even. That's not the case anymore, and especially after a grueling 2020, selling both print and promotional products is necessary for growth...

As we head into a new year, yes, it’s usual to review business plans and consider adding new decorating equipment.

HALO Branded Solutions, Sterling, Ill., announced its Supplier of the Year and Supplier Representative of the Year at the company’s Virtual Awards Gala. The recognition was based on company-wide voting by members of HALO’s sales and support teams. SanMar earned the title of Supplier of the Year for 2020...

What is it about promotional Oreos that just makes everyone go … dare we say … Gaga? (You’ll laugh in a second.) First it was Supreme dropping branded Oreos. Those sold out immediately, which is no surprise for Supreme. Now, Lady Gaga launched branded “Chromatica” Oreos, and those are impossible to find, too...

The Promotional Products Association International (PPAI) board of directors elevated executive vice president Robert (Bob) McLean, Jr., to lead PPAI as interim president while the board undertakes an executive search with search firm SearchWide Global to replace outgoing president and CEO Paul Bellantone...

We are already one month into the new year. How are you doing on creating the new you in your new year’s resolutions? If you are on track with your new year’s resolutions and goals, congratulations! Keep doing what you are doing to stay on track. If you are off track and 2021 seems like…

While the CDC is reportedly studying the effectiveness of double-masking and has yet to issue any official guidance on it, the support for it from Dr. Anthony Fauci and other public health officials could potentially lead to new demand from customers looking for face masks...

BAMKO LLC today announced that it has acquired substantially all of the assets of Gifts By Design of Seattle. The transaction closed effective as of Feb. 1, 2021. Gifts By Design will operate as the awards, recognition and incentives division of BAMKO. “The acquisition of Gifts By Design immediately positions BAMKO to become an industry leader…

We're not sure how it took so long to figure out, but finally someone thought of putting Bluetooth earbuds into a face mask. MaskFone, a face mask that not only features a Bluetooth headset and earbuds, but a five-layer filtration system. In short, it’s stylish and extremely functional...