Action Plus Ideas

Screen printing dates back to China over 1,000 years ago. The process has been automated, but we we still print 1 color at a time. Here is a shirt being printed at our shop in Bessemer City. Hannah and Trevor are always working hard. We have been printing Hanes Beefy-T t-shirts for over 32 years.

Action Plus Ideas donates 10% of profits to local charities. Our fund, API Cares, helps dozens of organizations like the Relatives, an organization dedicated to helping at risk children and youth fund shelters and support. Our team is serving lunch today. The Relatives Cari Brackett Bonnie Grote Stacey Fine Bell Keyla Huerta. Thanks for taking time out of your day to help others.

We are incredibly proud of our team for volunteering at Roof Above this week, who took time out of their busy schedules to cook and serve lunch to those in need within our local community. Roof Above's mission is to unite the community to end homelessness, one life at a time. Discover more about their incredible organization here: https://lnkd.in/e8j4nZcW API Cares, our charity organization, encourages our employees to take volunteer days to support our local Charlotte community. Since launching in 2017, our non-profit has dedicated 10% of our profits each year to various charities.

What a great turnout this week at the CAAMP - Carolinas Association of Advertising and Marketing Professionals Show at The Great Wolf Lodge. We welcomed our team & their clients to browse the show as we hosted a booth for Action Plus Ideas. The turnout was fantastic, brimming with innovative product and marketing ideas that resonated with both us and our clients. CAAMP is a 501 c non-profit trade organization that has supported the promotional products industry for over twenty-eight years. The association is committed to creating local and regional programs and nationally accredited education workshops. #CAAMP #promotionalmarketing #charlottenc

What an incredible experience we had at the Premier Group Network's annual meet this week! Eric Lerner, Alicia Rhodes, Mary Elizabeth Reid, & Carrie Ridenhour set out to the beautiful The Meritage Resort and Spa, Napa to represent Action Plus Ideas. The 2024 PNG annual meeting proved to be both productive and exciting. Nestled in the picturesque Napa Valley, we had the opportunity to recharge, reconnect, and reignite our passion for promo. Equipped with valuable tools, our team returned from California ready to better serve our clients, team, and community. We are immensely grateful to be part of the PNG family, which enables us to provide our customers with unparalleled service and top-notch products. #PremierGroupNetwork #napavalley #promo

A huge thank you to brandivate for adding our President, Alicia Rhodes, to their 2024 Powerhouse Women in Promo List! Alicia has been rightfully acknowledged as one of their Distributor Women to Watch, a testament to her unwavering dedication and leadership. As Bill aptly put it, "If you're not familiar with Alicia, you should be." Her impact on the success and expansion of Action Plus Ideas has been truly remarkable since assuming the role of President. We deeply appreciate the commitment to shining a spotlight on women who are making significant strides in what historically has been a male-dominated industry. If you haven't had the chance already - take a listen to their full podcast listing all the great women in our industry selected for this honor: https://lnkd.in/ewpCHJeK

Sometimes, when I am traveling for business, I lose perspective. Last week, I commented on the disrepair of Charlotte’s airport. So this week I looked for alternative ways to get to the Merch industry’s best conference, the Premier Group conference in Napa. 1) I could drive, but that takes 40 hours of non-stop driving. 2) Or I could choose the comfort of Amtrak. Door to door in only 72 hours. Today, I chose American. With over 100 non-stop locations, I can reach many parts of the world and every major US city in 1 flight. This saves me the hassle of transferring - for that I am grateful. So the CLT airport may need quite a bit of work, but it certainly beats the alternative. Written WITHOUT AI. #americanairlines #premiergroup #merchmadness

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🌸 Spring Into Promotional Success with Tote Bags! 🌸 Looking for the perfect promotional product to make a splash this spring? Look no further than tote bags! Here's why: Did you know that 73% of consumers own at least one tote bag? That's right! Totes are not just a fashion accessory; they're a staple in everyday life. Totes create more than 5,700 impressions a year. That's a remarkable reach for your brand with minimal effort. Totes generate over +1,000 impressions for every $1 spent, making them a smart investment for any marketing budget. On average, tote bags are kept for a generous 7 months. That's extended exposure for your brand, ensuring it stays top of mind. Here's the kicker - 87% of consumers keep tote bags because they find them useful. From grocery runs to beach trips, your brand will be right there alongside them, making their lives easier. #PromotionalMarketing #SpringPromotions #ToteBags #BrandAwareness

🌷 Embrace the arrival of Spring with our API Spring Shop! 🌷 The sunny days in Charlotte this week have us eagerly anticipating the blossoming of Spring! It's the perfect time to ensure your brand is primed for the seasonal shift. Stay ahead of the season's curve by stocking up on trendsetting items from the API Spring Shop. We've handpicked a selection of our favorite seasonal goodies to help kickstart your spring promotional campaigns. Discover our curated collection and keep your brand top of mind this season: https://lnkd.in/e2PPeihY #SpringPromotions #BrandAwareness #APISpringShop