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"We’re excited about the blending of service offerings to extend, or pair with, our current product mix," said Mark Roggenkamp, executive director of marketing for DFS. "With traditional print products either flat or declining in total market consumption, there are opportunities to follow the business need into nontraditional services." Read more from our recent Executive Perspectives here: http://ow.ly/1VpL30rG9pr

As part of the Print+Promo Marketing 2021 State of the Industry report, we set out to learn more about the central issues currently affecting the print and promotional products industry, and find answers to questions like: Which vertical markets are poised for recovery and how does that impact the products distributors sell. Here, you’ll find an excerpt from our conversation with Jo-an Lantz, president and CEO of Geiger, Lewiston, Maine. Find out what she had to say about the... current state of promotional products, the long-term prospects for PPE, how the vaccine rollout impacts the industry and more at the link below! http://ow.ly/YUMA50EAasd #Print #PromoProducts #PromotionalProducts #PromotionalItems

REMINDER: Today is the first day of the Back to Business Virtual Event: Spring Edition! We’ll see you at 10 a.m. EST! https://backtobusinessspring.pmpowermeetings.com

We’re officially only ONE weekend away from our fourth Back to Business Virtual Event: Spring Edition! Registration is still open (and free for qualified distributors!) But don’t wait, grab your spot today! Dates for the virtual event are April 26-29 and May 3-6. We think the event is well worth your time. But don't take it from us: I strongly encourage you to attend a virtual Back to Business event if you are given the opportunity, said one previous Back to Business distr...ibutor attendee. One meeting [can] change the trajectory of your company for years to come. Check out the website link, here: https://backtobusinessspring.pmpowermeetings.com #Print #PromoProducts #PromotionalProducts #PromotionalItems

ICYMI: Last week we announced the launch of the 2021 State of the Industry Report: The economic, legislative and market factors shaping print and promo a year into the pandemic! Download the full (and completely free) report to discover: Thoughts and analysis on industry health from leading industry economists.... Vertical market recovery rates and their impact on the print and promotional products you sell. The Biden administration’s focus and what that means for the print and promo industry. A recap of M&A activity in the print and promo industry. Plus more! https://www.goprintandpromo.com//2021-state-of-the-indust/ #Print #PromoProducts #PromotionalProducts #PromotionalItems

There are only a few days left until our next Back to Business Virtual Event: Fall Edition! While we’re patiently counting down the days until top suppliers and distributors get together for another round of one-on-one virtual meetings and chat about all things print and promotional products, our sister brand, Promo Marketing, highlighted five top products from suppliersincluding BIC Graphic North America, Garyline, J Charles Inc, BamBams LLC and Xpres, LLCwho will be at th...is can’t miss event! Check it out here: https://magazine.promomarketing.com//5-promotional-produc/ #Print #PromotionalProducts #PromoProducts #PromotionalItems

CALLING ALL DISTRIBUTORS: Not only will you be able to meet one-on-one with top suppliers at the Back to Business Virtual Event: Fall Edition, but, did you know there are different prize incentives you could win? Yep, you read that right! Three $1000 cash prizes for the most engaged during the event (includes: attending the most meetings, supplier product and video interactions, marketing content downloads, etc.).... Two $500 cash prizes drawn at random for all distributors who meet their minimum of 10 meetings. One $500 Supplier Choice Award cash prize for the distributor who receives the best meeting ratings. PLUS MORE! Are you ready to register and find out more about how to win these incentives? Check out this link to get started: https://backtobusinessfall.pmpowermeetings.com #PromotionalProducts #PromoProducts #PromotionalItems

What was Keith Walters' biggest professional risk? Taking the job at Ennis, Inc. As part of Print+Promo's Top 50 Suppliers resource, Walters reflects on the past year and shares his thoughts on the future. Check it out here: http://ow.ly/FT0Y30rhvNh

BreathIQ's breathalyzer keychain might just save a life. Here, company founder Lawrence Martin explains how the breathalyzer works, discusses its military roots, and shares what he hopes distributors will take away for the sake of public health and safety. http://ow.ly/ehun30rh1WN

Oh Nellie Promos put together a comprehensive branding strategy to promote Chef G. Garvin’s New Southern Cuisine at the Taste of Hartsfield-Jackson. Learn more about the thought process behind the campaign here: http://ow.ly/UmAF30rh1Uj

Will you be joining us and our sister brand, Promo Marketing Magazine in 2 weeks? We’re bringing back our Back to Business Virtual Event: Fall Edition from Nov. 9-12 and Nov. 16-19. Attend this incredible event to meet one-on-one with new business partners, develop strategic relationships, build your portfolio and discuss all the new products you have created! For more info on the event and WHY you should (virtually) join, click here: https://backtobusinessfall.pmpowermeet...ings.com #PromoProducts #Print

Read up on Print+Promo's analysis, profiles and lists of the industry's Top 50 Suppliers. http://ow.ly/IVpn30rg0qB

What really makes Cesar an excellent CSR is that he is an excellent person off the job as well, his nominator shared. His dedication to his family and friends, through happy and sad times, is the true testament to his character, and we are fortunate to have Cesar bring those character traits to work with him. Read more about this 2020 CSR All-Star here: http://ow.ly/JoHx30rfk6b

I realized that having the WBENC certification was something to be proud of, something that was not just handed out to all who applied, Jennifer Cherney, owner of PriMedia Source LLC, said. I felt honored when I received the letter that PriMedia Source LLC had been accepted as a certified WBENC company. Read more about what it means to be WBENC- or NWBOC-certified and how to obtain those certifications here: http://ow.ly/xu3k30rdqPp

After exploring a range of financing and strategic alternatives, and implementing meaningful cost-saving measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Rich Stoddart, CEO of InnerWorkings, believes this is the best move. Read more here: http://ow.ly/VFP530rcNlL

See how the industry leader fared. Read more here: http://ow.ly/pGTV30rcopU

Working with Vanessa, one receives the ultimate customer experience and service, her nominator said. She has opened the door for many of our sales associates to be able to sell promotional items with knowledge and confidence when their business was only print [previously]. Read more about Vanessa Wood, promotional sourcing specialist for American Solutions for Business and a Print+Promo 2020 CSR All-star, here: http://ow.ly/8SsC30rcd3e

Have you had to pause your deal-making plans due to COVID-19? Not sure what the next steps look like, or if this strategy is even right for you? Then, you'll want to read this. http://ow.ly/pmZj30rbntK

Download our "COVID-19 Promotional Products Industry Recovery Research" report, produced in conjunction with NAPCO Research, to learn which products are in high demand, actionable steps companies are taking to weather the economic crisis and more! Click here: http://ow.ly/iTW230raom2