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Branded Matchbook Turns Up on eBay
Branded Matchbook Turns Up on eBay
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An industry veteran used it as a self-promo back in the 1960s.

Musical Acts, NBA Teams Sell Branded Face Masks
Musical Acts, NBA Teams Sell Branded Face Masks
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The initiatives often have a charitable component.

Distributors Give Back to Communities in Need

From critical PPE to signage for local bus...


COVID-19: Making Tough Decisions for Your Business

Randy Carr of supplier World Emblem says s...


Scams Targeting PPE Buyers Proliferate

While domestic promo suppliers and distrib...

PCNA Offers Discount for COVID Support Orders
PCNA Offers Discount for COVID Support Orders
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The initiative is the Top 40 supplier’s latest effort to help out during the coronaviru...

Creative Graduation Gifts During Coronavirus
Creative Graduation Gifts During Coronavirus
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These innovative products are sure to dazzle high school and college seniors.

New China Rules Delay PPE Exports
New China Rules Delay PPE Exports
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Importers in the promo industry have reported some minor delays due to the regulations,...

Universal Purchasing Association Launches Buying Group
Universal Purchasing Association Launches Buying Group
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WePromo is offering free membership to promotional products companies.

CARES Act Small-Business Loans Out of Funding

The $349 billion Paycheck Protection Progr...


Gemline Expands Into Hand Care Category

The expansion comes as the coronavirus fue...


IMF: US GDP to Sink 5.9% in 2020

The International Monetary Fund has...

Dr. Birx Bobblehead to Support COVID Fight

Five dollars from the sale of each bobbleh...


How Distributors Are Helping Clients Cope

Promo companies are using acts of goodwill...


Dye-Sublimation: How to Sell Full-Color Decoration Fit for a King or Queen

Hear ye, hear ye : It's time to give...

Yes, Distributors Are Still Selling Promo
Yes, Distributors Are Still Selling Promo
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Learn how some promotional products distributors are generating sales of promo and prin...

Canadian Lighting Company Designs Face Shields
Canadian Lighting Company Designs Face Shields
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The firm has pivoted to begin making PPE for frontline workers in Canada, the U.S. and ...

Experts: COVID-19 ‘Peak’ Is Nearing
Experts: COVID-19 ‘Peak’ Is Nearing
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Certain shutdown/social distancing practices in some areas of the U.S. could be conside...

Promo Distributor Sales Drop 4.9% In Q1
Promo Distributor Sales Drop 4.9% In Q1
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Sales were strong through early March but were then torpedoed by the coronavirus, trigg...

Promo Companies Await Coronavirus Relief Funds
Promo Companies Await Coronavirus Relief Funds
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Many suppliers and distributors have been applying for loans and grant programs establi...

Dispatches From the Work-From-Home Front, Week 4
Dispatches From the Work-From-Home Front, Week 4
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The ASI team shares the shows they’re binge watching and hobbies they’ve taken up while...