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1 day ago | 
printandpromomarketing.com | Greg Muzzillo |Bob Saunders |Harriet Gatter
Key Takeaways• Court Denies Restraining Order: The U.S. Court of International Trade denied Liberty Justice Center’s request for a temporary restraining order to halt the enforcement of import tariffs. • Preliminary Injunction Request: Liberty Justice Center is seeking a broader preliminary injunction to pause the tariffs until a final court decision is made.
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1 day ago | 
printandpromomarketing.com | Bob Saunders |Harriet Gatter |Greg Muzzillo
Key Takeaways• Tariff Reduction Consideration: President Trump and Treasury Secretary Bessent have indicated potential reduction of 145% tariffs on China-made imports. • China’s Stance: Beijing indicated it’s open to talks with the Trump administration. • Impacts: While much remains uncertain, a significant drop in tariffs on Chinese imports could prompt a surge in importing demand from that nation from promo and other importing industries.
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2 days ago | 
printandpromomarketing.com | Bob Saunders |Harriet Gatter |Greg Muzzillo
Key Takeaways• A Temporary Suspension: DHL has halted B2C shipments to the U.S. valued at over $800 due to new customs rules that require more formal processing. • Ripple Effects: B2B shipments over $800 will continue but may face delays. • On the Horizon: Logistics providers, customs officials and importers could face additional pressure tied to formal importing requirements following the May 2 elimination of the de minimis exemption for China and Hong Kong imports.
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2 days ago | 
printandpromomarketing.com | Hannah Rosenberger |Bob Saunders |Harriet Gatter |Greg Muzzillo
Promo bags have long been an industry staple – from tote bags for travelers to drawstring backpacks for elementary schools and athletic teams – with the category making up more than $2 billion in industry sales in 2023, according to ASI’s most recent State of the Industry report.
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2 days ago | 
printandpromomarketing.com | Mark Michelson |Bob Saunders |Harriet Gatter |Greg Muzzillo
Quad announced it will shutter its 145,000-sq.-ft. Greenville, Michigan, retail advertising insert printing operation by May 16, 2025, impacting 72 workers employed there. The work is being shifted to Quad’s Lomira, Wisconsin, and Winchester, Virginia, locations.
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4 weeks ago | 
printandpromomarketing.com | Toni McQuilken |Will Prettyman |Bob Saunders |Bill Prettyman
In what has fast become an annual tradition I look forward to, I was able to sit down with bluemedia’s RJ Orr to chat about Super Bowl LIX, held last month in New Orleans. This year the event was what Orr refers to as a “legacy city” where the Super Bowl has been held before, which brings its own unique challenges and opportunities for pushing the boundaries of creativity.
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2 months ago | 
printandpromomarketing.com | Theresa Hegel |Greg Muzzillo |Harriet Gatter |Bob Saunders
Key Takeaways• Chenille Patches: Counselor Top 40 supplier Vantage Apparel (asi/93390) has introduced chenille patches to its decoration methods, offering a vintage aesthetic with vibrant colors, ideal for various garments. • DTG-Friendly: Top 40 supplier Gildan (asi/56842) has launched Plasma Print technology to enhance direct-to-garment printing, reducing pre-treatment needs.
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2 months ago | 
printandpromomarketing.com | Brendan Menapace |Harriet Gatter |Bob Saunders |Greg Muzzillo
Key Takeaways• A Risk Rewarded: Ron Augelli’s printing company, Talk Shirty To Me, took a chance by accepting a larger purchase order to produce merchandise only for the Philadelphia Eagles, rather than smaller purchase orders to produce for both them and the Kansas City Chiefs. The gamble paid off when the Eagles won. • Organized Chaos: The company produced approximately 17,000 Eagles-branded items in mere hours, thanks to meticulous planning and teamwork.
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2 months ago | 
printandpromomarketing.com | Hannah Rosenberger |Harriet Gatter |Bob Saunders |Greg Muzzillo
This year’s Richmond Night to Shine event had an extra special touch – thanks to a “sticker blast” from StickerYou (asi/89791). The global initiative from the Tim Tebow Foundation aims to provide a memorable prom night experience for people with disabilities, encouraging self-expression and a sense of individuality. For the Richmond event on Feb. 7, StickerYou – a supplier of custom stickers, labels and decals – created a custom sticker sheet for the event.
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2 months ago | 
printandpromomarketing.com | Brendan Menapace |Harriet Gatter |Bob Saunders |Greg Muzzillo
Key Takeaways• Leadership Change: Dan Burmeister has been appointed as the new president of Roland DGA, succeeding Amado Lara, who will now serve as the vice president of Latin American sales and business development. • Industry Experience & Vision: Burmeister brings extensive experience from his previous roles at major print industry companies such as Canon and Eastman Kodak.
