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Overture Promotions Names Tej Shah CEO, Succeeding Jo Gilley
Shah was previously executive vice president of global sales and marketing at the Counselor Top 40 distributor.
Top Stories
Convergence Corner: Lessons in Growth From Brewery Branding Co.
Brewery Branding Co. Founder Jeremy Wood details how his distributorship grew alongside the craft beer boom and how it successfully brought decoration in-house.
How Supply Chain Woes & Distributor Creativity Are Spurring Gift Card Sales for MediaTree
General Manager Brian Duran partially attributes MediaTree’s substantial sales growth this year to distributors getting creative with gift cards when tariffs disrupted plans.
Storm Creek Earns B Corp Certification
The apparel supplier said the distinction further solidifies its legal commitment to create a positive impact for society and the environment.
Trump Issues Executive Order Delaying Reciprocal Tariffs to August 1
The reciprocal tariffs announced April 2 were supposed to take effect this week. The president also sent letters to a handful of companies indicating new rates.
Product Hub
Products
Editor’s Picks: Heartfelt House & Home Items
Practical yet stylish household essentials are a surefire way to enhance brand recognition with everyday use.
Products
Gemline To Offer Luxury Travel Brand Hartmann in Promo
Hartmann’s line of bags and luggage is the latest retail brand addition to the Counselor Top 40 supplier’s catalog.
Products
Promotions Planner: Awareness in Action
Start presenting ideas to clients for promotional campaigns centered around October observances.
Texas Promo Firms Support Relief Efforts Following Deadly Flash Floods
Some in the industry had personal connections to the tragedy that unfolded in the Texas Hill Country.
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STAHLS’ Promotes Martin Borley to CEO of the EMEA Region
Borley has more than 35 years of experience with the global apparel decoration solutions provider and its affiliated/owned companies.
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Trump Announces Trade Deal With Vietnam
The pact, which reportedly hasn’t been finalized yet, would place a 20% tariff on imports from Vietnam.
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Obituary: Stephanie Bierbaum-Howard, Summit Group
Bierbaum-Howard, 49, spent more than 13 years with Summit Group, where she was known as “everyone’s go-to person.”
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Universal Unilink Acquires Print-Focused Organization IBSA
The International Business Systems Alliance’s existing purchase contracts will add opportunities for Universal Unilink in the healthcare market, the company said.
Promo for the Planet
Sustainability
Gildan Recognized for Sustainability by TIME & Corporate Knights
The Counselor Top 40 supplier was included on Canada’s Best 50 Corporate Citizens list and a list of the 500 most sustainable companies put together by TIME.
Sustainability
Billie Eilish & UMG Upcycle 400K Unsold Concert Tees Into New Merch
Universal Music Group’s merch arm is set to send the shirts to Morocco to be unspun and then upcycled into 100% cotton tees for European tour legs in the fall.
Sustainability
HALO Releases Annual ESG Report
The Counselor Top 40 distributor said it’s on track to meet near-term emissions reduction targets.
Labubu-nomics & the Blind Box Boom: How the Viral Trend Could Be a Promo Opportunity
The mystery box concept comes with an element of rarity and surprise that keeps customers wanting more.
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The Summer of George: The Yankees’ Creative New Bobblehead Sparks Enormous Fan Demand Well in Advance
The Yankees announced a new bobblehead of Seinfeld’s George Costanza sleeping under his desk, and resales are already listed on eBay with the game almost two months away.
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Common UV Printing Myths Debunked
With its high-quality output and ability to print directly on a variety of objects, UV printing has become an increasingly popular way to customize promo products.
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How To Create the Ultimate Print-on-Demand Experience for Customers
Think of yourself as a “fulfillment solutions provider,” rather than a printer or promotional products distributor.
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Seattle’s ‘Birthplace of Grunge’ Brings Screen Printing In-House To Meet Merchandise Demand
Seattle’s Central Saloon hosted Nirvana’s first Seattle show. Now, the legendary bar and venue is meeting demand for merchandise by printing its own T-shirts.
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