Promokitchen Podcast

Jeremy Picker from AMB3R Creative sits down with Chef Kate Plummer to talk about the Now Economy. Join us every Wednesday over on Twitter for a brand new #PromoChat! 3:00 PM Eastern, Noon Pacific.

Erich Campbell and Chef Kate Plummer sit down to talk follow-up and how to automate for those scared of the robot revolution. Join us every Wednesday (but not THIS Wednesday, because of the holiday) on Twitter for another #PromoChat! 3PM Eastern, Noon Pacific.

n this special episode, we talk about some recent changes to the leadership at PromoKitchen. On Nov 12, the board announced that Johanna Gottlieb would take over from Robert Fiveash as Chair of PromoKitchen. It was also announced that Kate Plummer would become Vice Chair. This is a big moment for PromoKitchen as the organization as now seen 3 leadership changes since the organization was founded in 2011. In 2016, Mark Graham handed the reigns to Robert Fiveash who did a masterful job of scaling the organization to where it is today. And now, we welcome a new generation of leaders to help PK to continue to grow and prosper. Many listeners will recognize Johanna for her work in building our mentor program as well as co-hosting the “Stories from the Floor” and “Newbies and Vets” podcast episodes. And Kate is no stranger either as she has been a driving force with Promochat and the Deep Dive video series. Both are exceptional leaders and human beings. We are so excited for the future of PK.

PK Chef Kate Plummer dives deep into brand names with Brian Jolin. Join us every Wednesday on Twitter for another #Promochat. Jump in at noon Pacific, 3PM Eastern. Thanks to our friends at Maple Ridge Farms for supporting our Deep Dive video interviews! We hope to see you next Wednesday on Twitter - join us at 12PM Pacific/3PM Eastern on the @PromoKitchen Twitter page. Search for the #PromoChat hashtag and filter by "latest" to see the most recent tweets.

Chef Johanna Gottlieb from Axis Promotions did such a good job taking over #PromoChat last week! However she didn't get a chance to answer any of her own questions, so PK chef Kate Plummer from sat down with her to get some advice on prospecting new clients. Remember to join us every Wednesday at 12PM Pacific, 3PM Eastern, for an all new #PromoChat over on Twitter

4 million shirts per week! Mark Seymour is the CSO (Chief Shirt Officer) at leading designer & blank apparel supplier, Next Level Apparel. In this PK Apparel episode, chefs Mark Graham & Jay Busselle talk with Mark about some of the secret ingredients they use to make Next Level Apparel a successful international brand that makes about 4 million shirts a week. Mark refers to promotional product companies and apparel decorators as t-shirt sommeliers. It gets a little spicy in the kitchen when he talks about how they balance selling direct and selling through wholesale distributors. Find out how Next Level became the official t-shirt of South by Southwest and why they have live print activations at SXSW. Mark claims part of the success at Next Level comes from listening to apparel decorators and continually developing a better product and print surface.

PromoKitchen chefs Marshall Atkinson and Kate Plummer dive deep into what it takes to meet your deadlines. Join us every Wednesday at Noon Pacific, 3PM Eastern for a brand new #PromoChat over on Twitter.

In today's #PromoChat Deep Dive, Kate Plummer and Reagan Hartman discuss the pros and cons of working from home (and the joys of canine coworkers). Join us every Wednesday on Twitter for another #PromoChat!

In this episode, PK chefs Mark Graham and Eric Granata take a look at the cannabis industry and some of the branding and promotional products opportunities within this new and growing sector. To help us wrap our heads around this space, we spoke with Robert Sidwell, Owner & Principal Designer at Indica Creative, a cannabis branding agency based in Oklahoma City. Indica focuses on logo development and brand strategy specifically for the cannabis sector. He is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma where he studied visual communication and has also spent 6 years in the design field.

Chef Kate Plummer sits down to talk with Jessica Gibbons Rauch for some real talk about burnout. Kate and Jessica get real and hand out some much needed wisdom. Join us every Wednesday at Noon Pacific, 3PM Eastern over on Twitter for another #PromoChat.

Get set for another #PromoChat Deep Dive! Chef Kate Plummer sits down with Brian Stidham of EMT to talk about photo tips, tricks, and why you should always sit next to the window at restaurants. Join us every Wednesday at 12PM Pacific, 3PM Eastern for a brand new #PromoChat over on Twitter!

Every t-shirt tells a story! Tom Rauen's start in the apparel industry wasn't easy. In this PK Apparel episode, Mark Graham & Jay Busselle talk with the owner of Envision Tees, Tom Rauen. Since his 2005 solopreneur start Tom has averaged 25% growth for several years. Tom is moving into a new production facility this year and has approximately 40 staff. Listen to the story of his world record and how his media hacks and marketing tactics have worked. We're sure you will enjoy Tom's detailed explanations, including his missteps and how he fueled his growth using a dream 100 list.

Chef Kate Plummer sits down with Bobby Lehew from commonsku to dive deep into foundational education and how to manage the emotional ups and downs of our industry. Remember: Join us every Wednesday at 12PM Pacific, 3PM Eastern over on Twitter for a brand new #PromoChat.

In this PK Apparel episode, Mark Graham & Jay Busselle talk with the owner of Printed Threads, El Capitan, Brett Bowden. Brett left a rock band and started an apparel decoration company in 2010. Listen to Brett tell his impressive story from the beginning days in the garage with a manual press to, now, a multi million dollar apparel decoration company. Brett talks about overcoming struggles, printing apparel live on site at festivals, experiential marketing and succeeding as a curator with promotional products. Learn more about the life changing, Allmade apparel story and its purpose driven social mission.

Long-time #PromoChat veterans Javier Melendez and Scott Nussinow sit down for an in-depth discussion of shipping and logistics on this week's Deep Dive. Join us every Wednesday for another #PromoChat over on Twitter at noon Pacific, 3PM Eastern.

PK Chef extraordinaire, Kate Plummer from Clearmount, talks to Sarah Dickerson from EMT about lapel pins, branding, and being promo AF. Join us every Wednesday for another #PromoChat over on Twitter at noon Pacific, 3PM Eastern.

Lisa Horn - The Publicity Gal, sat down with Chef Kate Plummer to talk about websites in the latest #PromoChat Deep Dive. What are the dos and don'ts? You'll have to listen to find out. One definite do: join us every Wednesday at 12:00 Pacific, 3:00 PM Eastern for an all new #PromoChat over on Twitter.

Check out our latest Deep Dive where PK Chef Kate Plummer from Clearmount talks with Josh Carter from LOCK Promo + Apparel about engaging with Gen Z. Don't forget to join us every Wednesday at 12:00PM Pacific, 3:00PM Eastern over on Twitter for another #PromoChat.

This week on the #PromoChat Deep Dive, Javier Melendez sits down with Molly Neises from Maple Ridge Farms and Josh Storey from SanMar to talk about frequently asked supplier questions. Join us every Wednesday for #PromoChat over on Twitter at 3PM Eastern, Noon Pacific!

PK Chefs, @Danny Rosin of Brand Fuel and Josh Storey of Sanmar sit down for a deep dive into social strategies. (Here's a link to the blog article mentioned in the video: https://www.brandfuel.com/ideal-customers/) Join us every Wednesday at 3PM EST for another #PromoChat over on Twitter!