From the Pub
By Matthew Barnes
Mike's Blog
Copyblogger and Why Your Writing Ability Matters
Aug 30, 2010Copyblogger is a great writing advice website I've discovered recently. It's focused on advice for crafting effective business and...
Editor's Notes
TAKE THE MAKING MONEY QUIZ!
Aug 23, 2010I pretty much squealed with delight when I discovered that there was a quiz inside, this one is the,...
Embellished
The Kids Aren't Alright
Aug 18, 2010The news talks about everything endangering our children: toxic toys, fattening fast food, etc. Yet no one addresses the real...
Industry Voices
In a Recession, Dress Up To Cheer Up
Jan 20, 2010A few weeks ago, I had dinner with Executive Apparel's president and its director of product development in Orlando, Florida....
Test Drive
A Site for Sore Eyes (and Wallets)
Jul 29, 2010I'm happy to announce Promo Marketing has just launched its very own line of distributor websites. The sites are...
Observations from the Road
As I wait to board the red-eye flight from Las Vegas to Philadelphia, I realize that I have a moment to reduce a few of my thoughts to writing. Like most of you, it seems I am constantly on-the-go with fleeting, precious time to spare. In fact, by the time you read this issue I will have traveled for six of the past nine weeks, and have noticed a number of industry trends in my travels.
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When in Doubt, Ship It on Time
Although our industry's suppliers are facing very complex and demanding challenges, I recently was reminded that the basic principle of trust may be the catalyst for suppliers’ success.
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The Right Path
On April 22, 2010, an oil rig explosion on the Gulf of Mexico triggered a series of severe and tragic events. As the world watches, we are all hopeful that the experts are able to resolve this seemingly relentless oil disaster.
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Sorry, My Inbox is Full
I was recently introduced to a great concept (in theory) called “e-mail bankruptcy.” Have you ever heard the term? Does it resonate with you? Essentially, the idea is to clear your work plate and become more productive by purging your e-mail inbox of all messages.
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The Force Behind PROMOTIONS EAST
It was nearly 9 p.m. on a Tuesday, but I called one of SAAGNY’s volunteer board members anyway. I wanted to see how the meeting concluded. My call was greeted with a whisper—I should have known the meeting was still in progress. “Call me in the morning,” he said. In other words, don’t wait around, we’ll be working for a while. His gesture was sympathetic, and I needed it. My wife was out of town and our kids had overmatched me that evening.
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