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Why Collab Connection Exists...
And Why We’re Asking Different Questions About Collaboration There’s no shortage of content about brand collaborations. Every week someone breaks down what launched, what sold out, what went viral, and what brands should copy next. That’s fine. But it skips the only question we really care about: Did this collaboration have a real reason to exist? That question is why Collab Connection exists. We’re Not Grading Collaborations. We’re Interpreting Them. Most coverage of colla


Why It Matters LIVE: Changing the Conversation on Sustainable Merch
Here's a recap of the 2 Regular Guys podcast with Terry Combs, Aaron Montgomery, and Jay Busselle, Co-Founder of the Branded Merch...
Stitching Sustainability Into Branded Merch: Lessons from Rob Watson CEO of Vantage Apparel
In this "Why it Matters" conversation, Branded Merch Network's Jeff Solomon sat down with Rob Watson , CEO of Vantage Apparel , to explore what it means to be a purpose-driven supplier in today's promo landscape. Vantage is widely recognized as one of the largest embroidery houses in the U.S., but this discussion revealed something deeper: a bold commitment to reducing waste, improving product longevity, and empowering local communities . 💬 "The best pieces aren't just


Why It Matters: Rethinking Product Sourcing in Branded Merchandise
In this " Why It Matters " conversation, Jeff Solomon sits down with Robert Fiveash, co-founder of BrandFuel , to tackle a pressing...


Sustainability in Promotional Products: Why It Matters
Why It Matters HINT: It's About Making Money As a seasoned industry pro, I've experienced many trends in apparel decorating and branded...


Is Your Outreach Approach Losing Steam?
If your results are less than desired, try this: Set a Google Alert for your prospect (instructions are in the first comment) When you...


Your Future Self
Will your future self appreciate what you’re doing today? If so, good on you. If not, consider why. We’re only three months into a year...


Threads of Influence and the Impact of T-Shirts
Take a moment to look at what you're wearing. Do your clothes reveal anything about who you are? In the greater marketing context,...


Cybergroup International: Worlds Together
This engaging article covering bluesign partner Steven Baumgaertner filled with useful insights was penned by Josh Ellis, Publisher and...


The Truth About What Drives the Branded Merch Industry
What I share here may be foreign to some. Still, for many, the true power that drives our industry is not innovative tech tools, thousands of products effectively carrying brand messaging or the brilliant ways many of our colleagues use them. At the core of our exciting industry is a group of people who bring something exceptional to the party. If you have yet to experience what's happening, this may sound vague, but it's worth my attempting to share this in words. The truth


What if Our Clients Were Like Our Dogs?
THIS PIECE WAS ORIGINALLY WRITTEN IN 2014. Sadly, these three family members are no longer with us, but below are our three current...


Threads of Influence: Iconic 70’s Tees
T-Shirts of the 1970s: A Celebration of Art, Culture and Personal Expression The 1970s was a decade of cultural transformation, where...


SanMar Joins bluesign®, Reinforcing Its Leadership in Sustainability
Issaquah, Washington – September 18, 2024 – SanMar Corporation, one of the largest suppliers of promotional products in the United...


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