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A Q&A on M&A: Surefire Strategies for Buyers & Sellers of Promo Products Businesses

A Q&A on M&A: Surefire Strategies for Buyers & Sellers of Promo Products Businesses

Merger and acquisition activity in the industry has been on the rise over the last 15 months. Jamie Watson, an expert consultant on such deals, shares what you need to do to...

Industry Leaders Talk Challenges, Trends in Promotions East Panel

Industry Leaders Talk Challenges, Trends in Promotions East Panel

ASI President & CEO Tim Andrews moderated the discussion, which featured executives speaking about ongoing challenges and what the new year will hold for the industry. Heading...

‘A Necessary Evil’: Promo Products Firms Are Paying Much More for Cybersecurity Insurance

‘A Necessary Evil’: Promo Products Firms Are Paying Much More for Cybersecurity Insurance

Costs and requirements for coverage are increasing, but certain industry companies deem the protection essential and are investing. Still, others are eschewing coverage, saying...

Are Suppliers from Mars & Distributors from Venus? / PromoJournal - The Only Constant is Change

Are Suppliers from Mars & Distributors from Venus? / PromoJournal - The Only Constant is Change

Are Suppliers from Mars & Distributors from Venus? 10/21/2022 | Steve Woodburn, The Only Constant is Change John Gray’s best-selling 1992 book, “Men Are from Mars, Women Are...

Do You Need a Chief Sustainability Officer? — commonsku Blog

Do You Need a Chief Sustainability Officer? — commonsku Blog

Resources for the Promotional Products Industry Do You Need a Chief Sustainability Officer? Amid rising demand for sustainability and increased environmental regulation, CSOs...

All Systems Go: The Distributor Tech Arms Race

All Systems Go: The Distributor Tech Arms Race

More than a dozen people are gathered in Vera Muzzillo’s living room. On a muggy June afternoon, Proforma staffers and guests from PPAI and PPAI Media enjoy conversation,...

Why You Should Plan A Brand Audit (And How To Do One) — commonsku Blog

Why You Should Plan A Brand Audit (And How To Do One) — commonsku Blog

Resources for the Promotional Products Industry Why You Should Plan A Brand Audit (And How To Do One) A brand audit is a detailed analysis of a brand — what it does well, where...

10 best giveaways for trade shows

10 best giveaways for trade shows

Trade shows are an exciting and cost-effective opportunity to meet new prospects, gain brand impressions and snag high-quality leads. Meeting a prospect at a trade show costs...

3 Easy Ways to Reduce Your Promotional Product Company’s Energy Use

3 Easy Ways to Reduce Your Promotional Product Company’s Energy Use

Making sustainable changes to your business requires a mindset shift, but in addition to being better for the planet, it can also often save you money. Oftentimes, the...

Worry Over Proposed Independent Contractor Rule Grows in Promo Products Industry, Beyond

Worry Over Proposed Independent Contractor Rule Grows in Promo Products Industry, Beyond

Leaders in industries that include promotional products, trucking and financial services have raised concerns. The public has until Dec. 13 to comment on the proposed...

Plastic is Bad for You. Plastic is Good for You. / PromoJournal - The Brand Protector

Plastic is Bad for You. Plastic is Good for You. / PromoJournal - The Brand Protector

In the last month or so, I’ve had enough industry conversations to begin to be convinced that promotional products have made strides to genuinely limit single-use plastic....

Plastic is Bad for You. Plastic is Good for You. / PromoJournal - The Brand Protector

Plastic is Bad for You. Plastic is Good for You. / PromoJournal - The Brand Protector

In the last month or so, I’ve had enough industry conversations to begin to be convinced that promotional products have made strides to genuinely limit single-use plastic....