Promo Products

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Recalls Infant Pajamas
January 20, 2016 at 7:13 pm

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that Walt Disney Parks and Resorts is recalling infant bodysuits due to a choking hazard. The Darth Vader Infant Bodysuits were sold in five sizes: 3M, 6M, 12M, 18M and 24M. The 100 percent cotton garment…

Leed’s Announces Exclusive Partnership with Sheaffer
January 20, 2016 at 4:52 pm

Leed’s, New Kensington, Pa., announced that it, along with A.T. Cross Company, is now the promotional products supplier for Sheaffer luxury writing instruments. Sheaffer joins the Leed’s portfolio of writing instrument brands, which range from high-end offerings to more value-priced options. “We are extremely excited to offer Sheaffer pens to our customers,” said Nicole Kyser,…

Hub Pen Company Hires Sales Executive John Gibbons
January 20, 2016 at 4:44 pm

Hub Pen Company, Braintree, Mass., announced the addition of John Gibbons to its team of sales executives. Gibbons, a multi-disciplined sales professional with experience in the creation, development and management of account partnerships, will represent Hub Pen Company with its distributors in New England.…

5 Questions to Answer Before Finalizing Your 2016 Goals
January 20, 2016 at 3:45 pm

Every January, my Facebook feed turns into a veritable smorgasbord of unbridled optimism. This year, my friends have enthusiastically committed to “eat cleaner and drink less,” “find a better job,” and “sleep more, exercise more, laugh more, love more and read more.” (That last person is going to be very busy.) The beginning of each…

10 Standout Apparel Pieces from the 2016 PPAI Expo
January 20, 2016 at 1:08 pm

The whirlwind of the 2016 PPAI Expo has come to an end. The feeling in our feet finally has returned, we’ve adjusted back to Eastern Standard Time and now we’re digging through the mountain of business cards, catalogs and samples we received from both new and old friends to take stock of everything we saw last week. Here we’ve highlighted 10 of our favorite apparel finds from the show...

Report Claims Child Labor Behind Lithium-ion Batteries
January 19, 2016 at 6:54 pm

Major electronics brands, such as Apple, Samsung and Sony, reportedly are failing to do checks to ensure that they aren't sourcing cobalt mined by child workers. A report from Amnesty International, titled "'This is what we die for': Human rights abuses in the…

'The Revenant' Uses Geocaching for Promotional Campaign
January 19, 2016 at 5:20 pm

A lot of movies have created clever promotional campaigns. Some install cryptic billboards in cities, some place messages around town on walls and others hand out memorable gifts. "The Revenant"—a new film starring Leonardo DiCaprio as a fur trapper named Hugh…

Alliance Rubber Company Receives ISO Quality Certification
January 19, 2016 at 4:44 pm

Alliance Rubber Company, Hot Springs, Ark., recently received International Standards Organization (ISO) 9001:2008 certification, which addresses various aspects of quality management. The standards provide guidance and tools to ensure products and services consistently meet customer’s requirements, and that quality consistently is improved. The ISO 9001:2008 certification, with a design and development exclusion, is an internationally…

Chocolate Inn/Taylor & Grant Promotes Two Employees
January 19, 2016 at 4:16 pm

Chocolate Inn/Taylor & Grant, Freeport, N.Y., announced the promotion of Jaclyn Claude to the position of assistant customer service manager, and Laurie Serwitz to the position of service resolution and billing manager. Claude will be responsible for training all new customer service team members, as well as working directly with production to ensure complete customer…