PPB January 2020

compiled by Danielle Renda I Don’t Support The Client’s Cause. Should I Take The Order Anyway? If a client’s mission, message or work contradicts your personal beliefs, should it influence your decision to take on this new customer? Q A DISTRIBUTOR ASKS: What are your thoughts on taking orders from clients that are politically or religiously “charged?” Would you accept an order that called for an imprint that was the opposite of something you personally believe in? There are a lot of things to consider, such as if it’s ongoing work or if it’s just a project with the possibility of reorders. There have been jobs I haven’t really been too enthusiastic about pursuing, and as a result, I didn’t try too hard to keep them and they ultimately went elsewhere. DANIEL GARDNER Owner Blink Marketing, Inc. Franklin, Tennessee The only things we won’t print are hate speech or copyrighted images. I have printed yard signs for opposing candidates in the same election before. MICHAEL COHEN Vice President Emunah Graphics Huber Heights, Ohio I would take an order even if I had to holdmy nose. Very few of us agree with everything and everyone but I would not jeopardize my business by refusing to do business GAY-LOUISE WAYE, CAS Sales Consultant Five Star Promotional Advertising Edmonton, Alberta It’s freedomof speech. I have taken jobs for causes I don’t believe in and candidates I wouldn’t vote for—even some politically charged shirts against some of my candidates or beliefs. I look at it as my job as an American to support freedomof speech. Money really didn’t play into the decision. SHARNAY GILLESPIE Sales Support Darling Promo Austin, Texas As long as they don’t demand that I change religions or political parties to do business with them, I’d do almost all work for these types of organizations. ANDREA GEORGESON Branded Merchandise Specialist APP Imprints, LLC Eureka, California Be cautious with how you refuse business. Depending on who it is, it could end up costing you in the event they pursue a lawsuit. And, even if you win the lawsuit, 12 | JANUARY 2020 | INNOVATE