Promo Products

In an effort to be more green with its promotional products, Best Buy started using a gift card that's completely recyclable. The "Go Green" gift card is made of paper, so customers can toss it right in their recycling bins when they're done using them. Traditional PVC cards typically are not accepted in city recycling…

The Branding Agency Powered by Proforma, Richmond, Va., is proud to announce it has partnered with a leading global supermarket chain to support its employee recruitment efforts.…

Yesterday, we reported that Rocky Janda, a distributor who also works as an alderman in the town of Germantown, Tenn., received some heat from citizens after…

Rocky Janda, an alderman and owner of distributor P.O.P. Solutions Group LLC, has stirred up controversy in his town of Germantown, Tenn., by selling tens of…

So, you’ve been to the Promotional Products Association International (PPAI) Expo or the Specialty Advertising Association of California (SAAC) Show, but, at those events, promotional products are the focus. Where do promotional products fit in at a trade show when they aren’t the main attraction, but a complementary piece? We spoke to Chelsea Peabody Bohannon,…

If you're going to spend the day in meetings, there are worse locations than sunny Southern California. At the latest Promo Marketing Power Meeting, held Aug. 28 to 31 in San Diego, distributors had the chance to meet with suppliers…

Deluxe Corp., Shoreview, Minn., announced that it has acquired Mabelvale, Arkansas-based B&B Solutions. Financial terms of the deal are not available. According to Cameron Potts, vice president of public relations for Deluxe Corp., customers can refer to B&B Solutions as "B&B Solutions, a Deluxe Corp. company." B&B Solutions also will continue to operate in its…

Promo Marketing’s Video Battle pits two industry videos against each other for the chance at the ultimate bragging right: Being declared our readership’s absolute favorite. (Next up: Football is back! It's once again time for the Philadelphia Eagles to dictate my mood on Mondays.) Last week, Minuteman Press South Hills ended its opponent's winning streak, and…

CPS/Keystone, Erie, Pa., announced the addition of Pete Gleason as vice president of sales, effective Sept. 12. Gleason is a 28-year veteran of the promotional products industry. "Bringing Pete on board as VP of sales will help CPS work even more closely…

Yesterday, Apple introduced the newest version of its iPhone, and though it isn't a huge step from the previous 6S model, it does have a few new design features that stand out. And though these features are relatively minor, they could have a lasting effect in the promotional products industry. So, for those who might have…