Weekly Snapshot

Kicking off May is a special edition of Connected Threads featuring Jed Seifert, who talks about his new podcast, “Raising the Stakes.” The industry continues to inspire, pay it forward, and work harder to build a better community.

Headlines From Around the Industry

• Where Coachella Merch Meets Creativity and Customization
  • Why it matters: High-profile moments like Coachella show how customization and creativity are redefining what consumers expect from branded apparel.
• Pic The Gift Acquires Just Vision It LLC
  • Why it matters: Consolidation in the personalization space signals growing demand for customized products and more integrated fulfillment solutions.
• Startup Screen Printing Launches Three New Industry-Specific Apps
  • Why it matters: Purpose-built tools make it easier for decorators to streamline operations and solve everyday business challenges faster.

Featured Picks

• PODCAST: Talking Sales Strategies with Kevin Baumgart
  • Why we picked it: Strong sales processes are still one of the biggest gaps in most shops; this conversation delivers practical ways to close it.
• Mastering AI Generative Art
  • Why we picked it: AI-generated design is quickly becoming a competitive edge for decorators who want to create faster and offer more to clients.
• What’s One Merch Mistake Decorators Make?
  • Why we picked it: Learning from common mistakes is one of the fastest ways to improve results and avoid leaving money on the table.