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Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Print+Promo 2023: A Celebration of the Women in Print and Promo

 

 
March 28, 2023

PM LONGFORM

 
 

Print+Promo 2023: A Celebration of the Women in Print and Promo

Meet 12 professionals who are making moves and laying the groundwork for the next generation of women entering the print and promo world.

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TODAY'S HEADLINES

 
 

Levi's Will Start Using AI-Generated Models for Apparel

by Brendan Menapace

AI technology is becoming more prevalent in the promotional product and apparel world, as AI-generated art and text becomes common. But, Levi’s is taking things a step further into a sort of uncanny direction by “supplementing” human models with AI-generated models to showcase apparel online. Levi’s announced the program, which is a partnership with Dutch…

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Sales Tools That Matter: Greener Alternatives to Traditional Methods

When it comes to merchandise sampling, there’s a substantial process involved that can easily take its toll on the environment. Consider the impact of even just sending a sample, with packaging, shipping and all that that entails. Providing an alternative to even part of the process is an important step in the right direction. Thinking…

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Five Steps to Better Presentations and Sales Calls

by Bill Farquharson

Watch this week’s Short Attention Span Sales Tip video here. Good morning! I admit it: I am a snob when it comes to public speaking. Because it is something I do for a living, it’s hard for me not to critique and be a tough audience. Oh, and I am also a travel snob. I…

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PM PODCAST

 
 

Pillbox's Dan Watson Talks About the Power of a Referral and Baseball Bats as Art

Pillbox Bat Company’s Dan Watson joins the podcast today to talk about how one branded bat promotion led to a relationship with the Minnesota Twins, and how that relationship led to a referral to other teams across the league. Watson also discusses the idea of a baseball bat being an artistic medium.

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TRENDING STORIES

 
 

Funko Kills Mondo Poster Division Amidst Layoffs

by Brendan Menapace

Following the news that it will destroy $36 million of its Pop! figurines, Funko reportedly killed its popular Mondo poster division amidst mass layoffs across the company.

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Repairing Potholes with a Logo Is One Way to Give a Positive Branding Impression

by Brendan Menapace

In Johannesburg, South Africa, residents have been especially annoyed by the abundance of potholes. So, two insurance companies, DialDirect Insurance and Discovery Insure, have launched a pothole repair branding initiative, where potholes are paved over and spray painted with the two companies’ logos.

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PROMO MARKETING BLOGS

 

Obligation Vs. Celebration

by Greg Muzzillo

  When we are trying to improve our life, we need to add new tasks to achieve the new results we are seeking. For example: If we are trying to lose weight, we need to eat healthier foods. If we are trying to get fit, we need to exercise. If we are trying to grow…

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How to Turn Multiple Orders Into One Invoice

by Harriet Gatter

Ask the Accountant… Question: I have several sales orders for one client, but my client wants just one invoice. Can I do that in QB Premier? Answer: Yes, you can. When you are ready to create one invoice for multiple sales orders already created in Premier, go to “Create Invoices” on the Home Page and…

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PRODUCT OF THE DAY

 

Swerve Skeleton Clock

A desk clock like this Swerve Skeleton Clock from The Magnet Group not only looks great, it also means your phone doesn’t have to be your primary timepiece. And that means that you’re less likely to get distracted while working.

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