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Salt & Pepper #11 – Biggest Brand Fails of 2015

Posted on December 14, 2015 by PromoKitchen Contributing Editor

Welcome to Salt & Pepper! Salt & Pepper is basically the PromoKitchen equivalent of debate team. The purpose of this monthly article is to open up discussion and conversation on different challenges facing the Promotional Products Industry. NOTE: Salt & Pepper is intended to foster intelligent dialogue between professionals. This is not a dagger throwing contest. Be honest and authentic,…

Salt & Pepper #10 – Elevating the Industry

Posted on November 11, 2015 by PromoKitchen Contributing Editor

Welcome to Salt & Pepper! Salt & Pepper is basically the PromoKitchen equivalent of debate team. The purpose of this monthly article is to open up discussion and conversation on different challenges facing the Promotional Products Industry. In this edition of Salt & Pepper, Chef Kirby Hasseman and industry veteran Bill Petrie talk about what it will take on a…

Salt & Pepper #8 – Suppliers Selling Direct

Posted on September 16, 2015 by PromoKitchen Contributing Editor

Welcome to Salt & Pepper! Salt & Pepper is basically the PromoKitchen equivalent of debate team. The purpose of this monthly article is to open up discussion and conversation on different challenges facing the Promotional Products Industry. In this edition of Salt & Pepper, Chef Kirby Hasseman and industry veteran Bill Petrie discuss the logistics around the when and how…

Salt & Pepper #7 – Industry Compensation Models

Posted on August 7, 2015 by PromoKitchen Contributing Editor

Welcome to Salt & Pepper! Salt & Pepper is basically the PromoKitchen equivalent of debate team. The purpose of this monthly article is to open up discussion and conversation on different challenges facing the Promotional Products Industry. In this edition of Salt & Pepper, Chef Kirby Hasseman and industry veteran Bill Petrie discuss the current industry compensation model for distributors….

Salt and Pepper #6 – Traditional Tradeshows vs. EME/Power Meeting

Posted on July 10, 2015 by PromoKitchen Contributing Editor

Welcome to Salt & Pepper! Salt & Pepper is basically the PromoKitchen equivalent of debate team. The purpose of this monthly article is to open up discussion and conversation on different challenges facing the Promotional Products Industry. In this edition of Salt & Pepper, Chef Kirby Hasseman and industry veteran Bill Petrie discuss the pros and cons of different industry…

Salt & Pepper V – The Next Big Industry Shift

Posted on June 5, 2015 by PromoKitchen Contributing Editor

Welcome to Salt & Pepper! Salt & Pepper is basically the PromoKitchen equivalent of debate team. The purpose of this monthly article is to open up discussion and conversation on different challenges facing the Promotional Products Industry. In this edition of Salt & Pepper, Chef Kirby Hasseman and industry veteran Bill Petrie the next industry shift. Who are your opinions?…

Salt and Pepper #4 – Death to the Printed Catalog?

Posted on May 4, 2015 by PromoKitchen Contributing Editor

Welcome to Salt & Pepper! Salt & Pepper is basically the PromoKitchen equivalent of debate team. The purpose of this monthly article is to open up discussion and conversation on different challenges facing the Promotional Products Industry. In this edition of Salt & Pepper, Chef Kirby Hasseman and industry veteran Bill Petrie debate whether or not our industry should continue…

Salt & Pepper: Special Edition – Staples/Accolade Promotion Group

Posted on April 23, 2015 by PromoKitchen Contributing Editor

Welcome to Salt & Pepper! Salt & Pepper is basically the PromoKitchen equivalent of debate team. The purpose of this monthly article is to open up discussion and conversation on different challenges facing the Promotional Products Industry. Given the enormity of the Staples acquisition of Top 40 Distributor Accolade Promotion Group, chef Kirby Hasseman and industry veteran Bill Petrie discuss…

Community Post – How We See Brands

Posted on April 16, 2015 by PromoKitchen Contributing Editor

With the marketplace in constant flux, how your brand is perceived from the outside is one thing; however, the ultimate long-term success of your brand is determined not only by the legacy and staying power of your brand name, but by the sustainability of your competitive advantage. Nigel Harris of PowerStick.com Inc. recently submitted this food for thought. How does…

Salt & Pepper #3 – Swag.

Posted on April 3, 2015 by PromoKitchen Contributing Editor

Welcome to Salt & Pepper! Salt & Pepper is basically the PromoKitchen equivalent of debate team. The purpose of this monthly article is to open up discussion and conversation on different challenges facing the Promotional Products Industry. This month we tackle the industry debate on the use of the word swag. PromoKitchen chef Kirby Hasseman and industry veteran Bill…