Greg Muzzillo

3 days ago | printandpromomarketing.com | Brendan Menapace |Greg Muzzillo |Bill Prettyman

Key Takeaways• New U.S. Postal Service Head: David Steiner, a FedEx board member and former Waste Management CEO, has been appointed as the next postmaster general. • Union Opposition: Major postal unions strongly oppose Steiner’s selection, viewing it as a conflict of interest and a step toward dismantling the public postal service in favor of private industry interests.

1 week ago | printandpromomarketing.com | Cassie Green |Greg Muzzillo |Bill Prettyman

The power of role models cannot be underestimated. They give others encouragement, confidence, and the strength to grow and flourish in their careers. In the printing industry, a role model can influence others to pursue greater creativity, speak at a conference, or even have the confidence to purchase equipment. Kathy Cheng, president of Redwood Classics Apparel, discusses how role models inspire change in the printing industry.

1 week ago | printandpromomarketing.com | Brendan Menapace |Greg Muzzillo |Bill Prettyman

Key Takeaways• Leadership Change: Jeff Furminger has been appointed as the new president and CEO of Gill Studios (asi/56950)• Decades-Long Veteran: Furminger has been with the company for over three decades, most recently serving as vice president of operations. There’s been a key personnel change at the top at Counselor Top 40 supplier Gill Studios (asi/56950).

1 week ago | printandpromomarketing.com | C.J. Mittica |Greg Muzzillo |Harriet Gatter |Bill Prettyman

Times have changed when it comes to sales in the promo industry. “When I came up, it was a much different beast. They handed you a phonebook and said, ‘Go get after it,’” says Rusty Pepper, head of new markets and partnerships at Taylor OnDemand, the print-on-demand fulfillment arm of Taylor Corp., which is the parent company to multiple print and promo entities, including Counselor Top 40 distributor Taylor Promotional Products (asi/333647). Now, cold calling has given way to digital networking.

1 week ago | printandpromomarketing.com | Brendan Menapace |Greg Muzzillo |Bill Prettyman

Key Takeaways• Avril’s Collaboration: Avril Lavigne teamed up with Paliskates, a Southern California skate shop, to release a limited edition sweatshirt. All proceeds from the sweatshirt will benefit the shop, which was damaged in the Pacific Palisades wildfires. • Co-Branding Trend: The collaboration highlights the growing trend of co-branding in the skateboard and streetwear industries.