Theresa Hegel

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Executive Editor, Digital Content at COUNSELOR

Executive Editor of Digital Content, Advertising Specialty Institute. Reader, runner, writer, lover of Bloody Mary garnishes. 📚🏃‍♀️[email protected]

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Gemline Offers FSC-Certified Moleskine Notebooks

3 days ago | printandpromomarketing.com | Theresa Hegel |Greg Muzzillo |Bill Prettyman

Key Takeaways• FSC Certification: Gemline (asi/56070) is now offering Moleskine notebooks made with FSC-certified paper. • Sustainability Leadership: Gemline, a certified B Corp and Massachusetts Public Benefit Corporation, said Moleskine’s certification efforts reflect a shared dedication to product responsibility and environmentally sound solutions.
Chameleon Like Earns EcoVadis Silver Rating

4 days ago | printandpromomarketing.com | Theresa Hegel |Greg Muzzillo |Bill Prettyman

Key Takeaways• EcoVadis Recognition: Chameleon Like (asi/44558) earned a Silver medal from EcoVadis, placing it among the top 15% of over 100,000 companies evaluated. • Sustainability Credentials: The supplier holds multiple certifications, including B Corp and FSC, and contributes to environmental causes through 1% for the Planet. Chameleon Like (asi/44558) has added another achievement to its growing tally of sustainability credentials.
Hexa Custom Pauses Manufacturing Indefinitely After Chinese Factory Consolidates

5 days ago | printandpromomarketing.com | Theresa Hegel |Greg Muzzillo |Bill Prettyman

Key Takeaways• Indefinite Pause: Hexa Custom (asi/60557) is pausing all manufacturing activities indefinitely after its main factory partner ceased production in China, consolidating operations in Vietnam. It also closed its U.S.-based offices in Boulder, CO. • Tariff Impact: The decision to pause operations was influenced by the lasting impacts of COVID-19, economic shifts in China and ongoing tariff uncertainties, according to the supplier.
Why Earth Day Needs To Be Every Day for Promo Companies

1 week ago | piworld.com | Theresa Hegel

It happens like clockwork in the weeks leading up to April 22 each year. Promotional products suppliers and distributors roll out their latest green initiatives, release their shiny, new sustainability reports, unveil ambitious emissions-reduction targets or simply post some fun photos of their employees participating in a river cleanup or tree-planting project. Don’t get me wrong. I love all of those things, and I think we should highlight and applaud their efforts.
BELLA+CANVAS Forms Strategic Partnership With Print-on-Demand Firm Stakes Manufacturing

3 weeks ago | printandpromomarketing.com | Theresa Hegel |Harriet Gatter |Greg Muzzillo |Bill Prettyman

Key Takeaways• Strategic Partnership: Los Angeles-based BELLA+CANVAS (asi/39590) and Cleveland-based Stakes Manufacturing (asi/88974) have formed a strategic partnership to offer nearshore and Made-in-the-USA, Printed-in-the-USA supply chain models. • Sustainability & Efficiency: The partnership emphasizes sustainability by reducing overproduction and lowering carbon impact through shorter shipping distances.
Pro Towels Receives EcoVadis Silver Rating

1 month ago | members.asicentral.com | Theresa Hegel

Key Takeaways• Sustainability Journey: Pro Towels (asi/79750) earned a Silver rating from EcoVadis, placing it in the top 15% of companies worldwide for sustainability. • Important Tool: EcoVadis has become a prominent sustainability assessment platform in the promotional products industry in recent years. Pittsburgh-based Pro Towels (asi/79750) has hit a milestone in its sustainability journey – earning a Silver rating from EcoVadis this month.
5 Tips for Launching an Apparel Line

1 month ago | printandpromomarketing.com | Theresa Hegel |Greg Muzzillo |Bill Prettyman |Harriet Gatter

Key Takeaways• Creative Vision & Collaboration: Jeremy Picker and the team at AMB3R (asi/590243) created a unique Colorado-themed apparel line using various specialty decorating techniques in their latest collaboration with Jerzees. • Showcasing Possibilities: The collection was designed to demonstrate the creative possibilities of blank apparel, emphasizing the importance of a strong creative point of view and innovative decorating methods.
The Bright Side: Koozie Group Donates Over $26,000 to United Way

1 month ago | members.asicentral.com | Theresa Hegel

Key Takeaways• Significant Donations: Koozie Group (asi/40480) just donated over $26,000 to regional United Way chapters, bringing total contributions to the organization to more than $500,000 since 2022. • Ongoing Commitment: Koozie Group is continuing its writing instrument giveback program this year, with 10% of net sales from the Bic Ferocity Clic gel pen going to United Way chapters.
Decoration Trends To Watch In 2025

1 month ago | printandpromomarketing.com | Theresa Hegel |Greg Muzzillo |Bill Prettyman |Harriet Gatter

Key Takeaways:• Emerging Technologies in Decoration: Direct-to-Film (DTF), UV DTF, Hybrid Printing, and Dye Sublimation each offer unique advantages and challenges for the promotional products industry. • Pros and Cons of Each Method: Each decoration method has its own set of pros and cons. For example, DTF is versatile and easy to learn but may not be ideal for bulk prints.
5 Tips for Launching an Apparel Line

1 month ago | members.asicentral.com | Theresa Hegel

5 Tips for Launching an Apparel Line Jeremy Picker and the team at AMB3R created a Colorado-themed apparel line as part of a collaboration with Jerzees to showcase the power of creative design and out-of-the-box decoration. Key Takeaways• Creative Vision & Collaboration: Jeremy Picker and the team at AMB3R (asi/590243) created a unique Colorado-themed apparel line using various specialty decorating techniques in their latest collaboration with Jerzees.