Not long ago, working solo was considered a side hustle or a stepping stone to a traditional job. Today, it’s an increasingly intentional career choice.Nearly 30 million Americans work for themselves as solopreneurs, running businesses entirely ...

The Specialty Advertising Association of Greater New York has announced that Daymond John, world-renowned entrepreneur, investor and star of ABC’s Shark Tank, will serve as the keynote speaker at Promotions East, an end user event taking place June ...

There’s no shortage of sustainability conversation in our industry right now. Materials, certifications, carbon – pick your lane, there’s momentum. But when we step back and look at what’s actually showing up in the data and in day-to-day business d...

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Codie CartwrightCo-OwnerSecret-swig.comPPAI 902970How did your company get its start?Secret Swig started with a story my mom told me after attending a concert. She shared how my youngest sister had managed to sneak a traditional flask throug...

It’s a big moment when someone reaches a work anniversary, whether they’re ringing in 5 years or 25. Tenure recognition is one of the simplest ways to show people they matter and that their time with your company is appreciated. As a branded merch l...

They say the world is smaller than it has ever been due to the connectivity of technology and the relative ease of travel. That said, it’s still pretty darn big. We still live where we live, and people tend to do business with who and what they are ...

On April 20, U.S. Customs and Border Protection launched its online portal for businesses to claim tariff refunds. The first refunds are expected to be paid by May 11.CBP’s refunds system, the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entrie...

Some of the most valuable conversations in merch don’t happen in formal meetings — they happen over coffee. Maybe you’re getting a feel for a new client or learning how another rep approaches big accounts. Or, maybe you’re reconnecting with a former...

The branded merchandise industry is mourning the loss of Norman Cohn, the longtime leader of Advertising Specialty Institute, who died April 24 at the age of 93.For more than seven decades, Cohn’s career traced – and in many ways defined – the e...