Management
October 18, 2016 at 5:30 pm
Sterling Cut Glass, Erlanger, Ky., announced today that Mike Sellers has joined the supplier of crystal awards, gifts and drinkware as the new director of sales. Sellers will be responsible for growing the Sterling Cut Glass brand nationally through key relationships…
October 18, 2016 at 12:15 pm
HALO Branded Solutions, Sterling, Ill., announced that it has acquired the assets of Costa Mesa, California-based Clean Fun Promotional Marketing in an auction. HALO Branded Solutions purchased the company's assets from Delivery Agent as part of the latter's restructuring. "The Clean Fun team will make an immediate and positive impact for HALO and, in return, HALO…
October 17, 2016 at 5:43 pm
In my last article, I discussed the No. 1 reason why most people in our industry aren’t rich. In that article, I stated that there is no good reason for people in our industry to make less than $500,000 per year income unless they choose not to. To some, that may sound like a lofty,…
October 17, 2016 at 3:00 pm
Bruce Irvine, owner of Atlanta, Georgia-based Proforma Irvine Group, grew his sales from $472,000 to more than $2.4 million in just three years. He plans to more than double his business next year with a goal of $5 million in sales. How has and how will Irvine accomplish his dream? It is with the power of a three-letter-word: “Yes.” Read more
October 14, 2016 at 6:07 pm
Ted Stahl, executive chairman of the board and founder of Sterling Heights, Michigan-based STAHLS’, recently announced multiple changes in company leadership positions. “It is with great pride that I share positive changes in our leadership team,” said Stahl. “We have great expectations for these talented and motivated leaders who, along with their strong staffs, will…
October 14, 2016 at 3:33 pm
Promotional Products Association International (PPAI), Irving, Texas, has named H. Wayne Roberts, MAS, retired vice president of Wichita, Kansas-based Pioneer Balloon and past chair of the PPAI board of directors, as recipient of the 2017 PPAI H. Ted Olson…
October 13, 2016 at 5:51 pm
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) today announced the deadlines for shippers to ensure that their products and packages reach their destinations within the U.S. by December 25. According to Fox 6, the deadlines are as follows: USPS Retail Ground: Dec. 15 USPS First Class Mail: Dec. 20 USPS Priority Mail: Dec. 21 USPS Priority Mail…
October 13, 2016 at 4:04 pm
In September 2016, Bill Vernon, chairman of The Vernon Company, Newton, Iowa, marked a career and company milestone by becoming the first person in the company’s 114-year history to celebrate 60 continuous years of service in its corporate…
October 11, 2016 at 7:31 pm
The Hanjin Shipping saga continues, as the Port of Oakland is experiencing a major backup as empty shipping containers from the bankrupt Korean shipping company are blocking other shipments from reaching…
October 10, 2016 at 2:44 pm
AIA Corporation, Neenah, Wisc., announced today the appointment of Matthew T. Gresge as CEO. Effective immediately, Gresge replaces David Woods, who will retire after 14 years of service to AIA and more than 25 years in the promotional products industry. “After David announced his retirement, AIA conducted an extensive, nationwide search to find AIA’s next…
