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The Flannel Phenomenon
We reported Wednesday that "Flannel isn't going anywhere," which got us thinking, where did it come from? Promo Marketing reported that "The long-held joke in manufacturing circles, pertaining to our beloved yarn-dyed plaid flannel shirt, always began and ended with price. How cheap? How low did you land that flannel shirt? The plaid flannel shirt was a disposable item at $4 or less, ...
In Memoriam: Dave Floersch
Dave Floersch, Account Executive of Quality Resource Group (QRG), Minneapolis, MN, lost his battle to cancer on July 16, 2018. He was 51. A father, husband, longtime industry veteran, friend to many, ...
CEO Denny Pottebaum Retires after 47 Years in the Industry
After 47 years of dedicated service, QRG founder and CEO Denny Pottebaum retires. In this video, he sends out a personal message of thanks to QRG employees, vendors, clients, and the community.
Creating the best online experience for customers
Making the online customer experience seamless is critical to a brand’s digital success. Recent studies found that 75% of customer management executives and leaders rated customer experience a 5 on a ...
Spoofing Scam Hits Home
"Spoofing" occurs when a caller deliberately falsifies the information transmitted to your caller ID display to disguise their identity. Spoofing is often used as part of an attempt to trick someone ...
The most sought-after employee perks
Research tells us that for most American workers, the top three on-the-job benefits are health insurance, paid vacation time and a 401k retirement plan. There’s probably no surprise that those ...
Marketing strategies every small business can afford
Creating a brand that stands out from the competition is one of the biggest challenges every marketer faces. Some of the common setbacks for small businesses include a small budget and limited ...
Online marketing tips for enhancing your business
Maintaining a strong online presence requires staying on top of trends and staying active. On a quarterly basis, companies should update their digital marketing plan to incorporate new strategies and ...
QRG Part of $7.5K PPEF Donation
Kicking the year off to a charitable start, QRG and other Reciprocity Road members pledged $7,500 to advocate for the Promotional Products Education Foundation, an established institution, founded by ...