Marketing and Sales

The Tech Company Cranking Out AI-Generated Logos (and Putting Them on Promotional Products)
November 20, 2018 at 1:44 pm

Logojoy founder Dawson Whitfield thinks that the current level of artificial intelligence technology could allow companies to cut out the middleman when designing a new logo. So, he founded Logojoy in 2016. Logojoy uses AI algorithms that were developed on Google's framework to generate original logos, advertising banners and more...

Seth Godin’s Branding and Logo Design Advice
November 19, 2018 at 12:32 pm

While we will never knock logos, it is clear that they, while important, should prove secondary to branding considerations. In an excerpt from his new book for Quartz at Work, renowned author Seth Godin shares our take on this relationship between symbols and identities...

QUINN Welcomes TeamWalterB Sales Agency
November 16, 2018 at 1:12 pm

Aspiring to further promote its brand, QUINN, Hanover, Pa., announced its partnership with the TeamWalterB multi-line sales force. Since 2002, TeamWalterB’s sales agency has served the Mid-Atlantic and New York metropolitan areas. Featuring a four-member team with more than 35 years of promotional experience, TeamWalterB recognizes the interconnection between manufacturing, marketing and sales, enabling them…

Sweda Welcomes Bob Engh as New Regional Sales Executive, Midwest
November 13, 2018 at 1:43 pm

Sweda Company LLC, City of Industry, Calif., welcomed Bob Engh as a new regional sales executive for the Midwest, covering Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. Engh, a native of Minneapolis, joins Sweda from J. Charles Awards & Recognition Company, with prior experience at Crystal Awards & Recognition. “Bob…

Fully Promoted Continues Transition, Names New Brand President
November 7, 2018 at 2:08 pm

In an announcement made at the recent Brand New View Expo held at The Grand at Moon Palace in Cancun, Mexico, United Franchise Group CEO Ray Titus introduced Mike Brugger as the new brand president of Fully Promoted. The company, initially known as EmbroidMe, was rebranded in 2017 to reflect a growing product line and…

Facilisgroup Partners Attend Marketing Symposium
November 1, 2018 at 11:49 am

Marketing professionals from 13 Facilisgroup partners gathered last week in St. Louis for the organization’s first ever Marketing Engagement Symposium. Attendees spent two days discussing marketing strategy, new technology and Facilisgroup’s proprietary marketing tools. They left with six months of actionable marketing strategy and an understanding of current digital best practices. “MES18 made me a…

These Dunkin’ Donuts Red Sox Promotional Signs Were, Uh, Not the Best Idea
October 30, 2018 at 1:30 pm

Maybe I can place the blame on my occasional preference for formality, as I have always preferred using the “doughnut” spelling instead of the “donut” one. Quite aware of the power of effective branding, though, I will never knock the move by Dunkin’ Donuts to go for the colloquial version. However, I can question and…

Spooktastic Special! Jay Busselle Talks Branding Nightmares, Halloween Promotions and #PromoChat
October 29, 2018 at 12:13 pm

In the spirit of everyone's favorite haunted holiday, Jay Busselle joined the show to discuss branding nightmares, his favorite Halloween promotions and scary marketing in general. Is your promo business making any of the branding mistakes Jay mentioned? Listen and find out! Plus, Sean and Brendan discuss Burger King's gross new nightmare sandwich, terrifying VCRs and much more. Don't listen alone!...

Promo Marketing and PromoCorner Announce Content-Sharing Partnership
October 29, 2018 at 8:54 am

Promo Marketing and PromoCorner today announced a partnership to share industry-leading content across platforms. The new partnership will serve to enhance the reach of the content as well as making it easier for promotional products industry professionals to benefit from it. “Today’s announcement with industry leader Promo Marketing is another solid step in our mission…