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Selling Points: Mergers and acquisitions in the COVID-19 environment
September 22, 2020 at 7:51 pm

Kevin Mullaney is no stranger to the deal-making process. The CEO at PDF Print Communications Inc. has overseen a string of acquisitions for his Signal Hill, California-based company, with six of those transactions occurring in the last four years alone. While Mullaney doesn’t like to play favorites when it comes to acquisitions, he is excited about his recent purchase of Bestforms...

Ennis Inc. Reports Q2 Financial Results
September 22, 2020 at 7:27 pm

Ennis Inc., Midlothian, Texas, reported financial results for the three and six months ended Aug. 31, 2020. Revenues decreased 20.4% for the comparative quarter and 2.7% sequentially...

HPG Acquires Webb Company
September 15, 2020 at 5:09 pm

Boston-based supplier HPG has acquired Eagan, Minnesota-based supplier Webb Company in a deal finalized Aug. 31. The acquisition expands HPG’s reach into the fast-growing personal care segment of the North American promotional products industry...

'Be a Conduit': 3 Tips to Earn More Referrals
September 15, 2020 at 5:16 pm

Referrals can make a huge difference for your business. Few things are more effective than customers spreading the word about your exemplary service and products. Here are three simple tips to get more of them...

Executive Perspectives: Cheri Miroballi of TABBIES
September 15, 2020 at 7:30 pm

As part of Print+Promo’s ongoing feature, Executive Perspectives, we get to know leading professionals in the print and promotional industry. This month, we interviewed Cheri Miroballi, vice president of sales and owner of TABBIES, a Div. of XERTREX International Inc., Itasca, Ill. Here, she details her professional journey, explores the mixed effects of remote working and shares how she is adapting her product line in response...

4 Case Studies That Will Spark New Ideas for Creative Promotions
September 8, 2020 at 7:45 pm

The last few months have tested the resiliency of distributors. There have been new routines to follow, new obstacles to overcome and new products to learn. But, while campaign goals may have shifted, what hasn’t changed is the need for strong business partnerships. In fact, there’s even more opportunity to showcase the value of print and promo, and distributors are in a position to bring their clients’ ideas to life...

How Your Promo Business Can Be Truly Customer-Centric (and Why It Matters)
September 8, 2020 at 6:08 pm

The past year has been a blur, but a few things have never been more clear. The most significant impact a company can make is with their customers and their community. Now more than ever, communities have to band together. I want to tell you about a few new ways to take care...