Management
April 18, 2019 at 3:29 pm
Question: Have you heard about OrderMaster? Answer: I’ve been asked this question quite a bit over the last few months by distributors whom I have helped convert from OrderMaster to a QuickBooks-based solution. With their help and a fair amount of detective work, I found the owner. I learned that OrderMaster is no longer being…
April 17, 2019 at 10:45 am
Tim Brown, executive director for Quality Certification Alliance, joined the show to tell us why brand safety matters to modern promo buyers (and why it's a big opportunity for business), and give us more details on QCA's new participation model and recent rebrand. Plus, Sean and Brendan discuss how Disney's latest Star Wars theme parks merchandise might lead to a cup-holder crisis!...
April 15, 2019 at 10:12 am
To what lengths do you go to protect your valuables? Lock your home? Lock your car? Security system and cameras on your home? Alarm system on your car? Many people I know do all the above and more. But they are leaving the door wide open for the biggest thief of all. Who is the…
April 10, 2019 at 11:18 am
Storm Creek, Hastings, Minn., announced that it has promoted Derek Walters as its new director of brand experience. In his new role, Walters will oversee both the marketing communications and customer experience teams at…
April 4, 2019 at 2:08 pm
Custom Ink, Fairfax, Va., announced that it has entered into an agreement with private equity firm Great Hill Partners to recapitalize the company. Custom Ink’s current management team will stay on board, and company co-founder Marc Katz will remain a major shareholder as well as chairman and CEO. According to a press release, the company’s…
April 3, 2019 at 1:22 pm
Gene Geiger, Chairman of the Board for Geiger, Lewiston, Maine, has announced that effective April 1, current president Jo-an Lantz, MAS, has been promoted to CEO of Geiger. Lantz has served as PPAI Board Chair, and was inducted into the PPAI Hall of Fame. “Jo-an is a rare talent,…
April 3, 2019 at 11:10 am
Ariel Premium Supply, St. Louis, announced the opening of its new West Coast production and service facility. Designed to better serve distributors in the western half of the U.S., the new facility offers a faster and more cost-effective FOB San Diego shipping point. The facility maintains millions of pieces of inventory on some of the…
April 3, 2019 at 10:46 am
Bart Simpson, vice president of client development for Flywheel Brands, joined the show to talk podcasting for promo businesses, leadership, managing teams and a whole lot more. Plus, just in time for baseball season, Sean and Brendan discuss ballpark giveaways. Who decided all T-shirt promos should be size XL?!...
April 1, 2019 at 2:06 pm
At the heart of every company that earns the attention of those within its industry is a team. Individuals are all filling a seat on the bus of that business, each with their specific job description and goals. As the leader of my team, it’s my responsibility to make sure my people are in the…
April 1, 2019 at 1:38 pm
Probitas Promotions and Daydreams Specialties were approached by the estate of Trojan Promotions, Grand Forks, N.D., to purchase the business following the tragic news of Trojan owners Troy and Jessica Nelson. "On behalf of the Troy and Jessica Nelson estate, we are extremely pleased that these two local companies have acquired Trojan Promotions," said Kevin…