Marketing and Sales

Ask the Accountant… Question: I am considering a software that says it integrates with QB. Is that all I need to know? Answer: Every product that says it integrates with QuickBooks has its own definition of “integrate.” In each case, the integration depends on what data is mapped into QB, which is defined by the…

Williams-Sonoma Inc. announced that it's expanding its presence in the business-to-business and branded merchandise arena, offering more corporate gifting and custom merchandise options. Customers will be able to shop from brands under the Williams-Sonoma Inc. umbrella, like Williams Sonoma, Williams Sonoma Home, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teen, West Elm, Rejuvenation, and Mark…

Brand Fuel, Raleigh, N.C., announced that it has officially become a Certified B Corporation. The “B” in B Corp stands for “Benefit for All,” emphasizing five central stakeholders: workers, customers, suppliers, community and the environment. Brand Fuel joins the growing movement of more than 5,000 Certified B Corporations from 158 industries across 85 countries, including…

As part of Print+Promo Marketing's 2022 Top Distributors list, we asked some of the top-ranked distributors about what their future plans look like, and trends they've kept their eyes on in the industry. Here, we talked to Artcraft CEO and president Judy Zimmerman — No. 32 on our 2022 list — about the company's recent investments,…

As part of Print+Promo Marketing's 2022 Top Distributors list, we asked some of the top-ranked distributors about what their future plans look like, and trends they've kept their eyes on in the industry. Here, we talked to Zorch International Inc. CEO Mike Wolfe — No. 23 on our 2022 list — about how it used the slowdown…

In this day and age, every business needs an online presence to grow and succeed. Distributors are no exception, whether you believe it or not. It’s a provable fact that companies that invest in developing their brand’s authority and presence online, in a structured, consistent way, experience sustained organic growth. However, the vast majority of…

Proforma has invested $20 million in technology over the last few years, and that investment is…

In printing, there are a lot of moving parts. Here are some tips to improve communication and earn your customers' trust.

Many salespeople suffer from a serious problem — they talk too much. Here is what we can learn from out customers if we let them talk.

As part of Print+Promo Marketing's 2022 Top Distributors list, we asked some of the top-ranked distributors about what their future plans look like, and trends they've kept their eyes on in the industry. Here, we talked to HALO CEO Marc Simon—No. 2 on our 2022 list—about the company's rebrand, and how it's contributed to their…