Promo Products
November 2, 2015 at 3:20 pm
On April 21, Google updated its algorithms to favor websites that look and perform better on mobile devices, making them appear higher on search results. If you find this disconcerting, Google may actually be doing you a favor by forcing you to implement a mobile website. The reality is that today, 50 percent of people…
October 30, 2015 at 6:30 pm
Fields Manufacturing, St. Cloud, Minn., has acquired the assets of American Greenwood Inc. and Sprout Tyme. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. American Greenwood Inc., a 115-year-old company, and Sprout Tyme are headquartered in Chicago. American Greenwood Inc. is a supplier of buttons, hand fans, drinkware, bags and more. Sprout Tyme is a…
October 30, 2015 at 4:02 pm
Answer: The safe and easy answer is “nothing.” Some states prohibit surcharges for credit card use, period. Some states permit it but with some complicated qualifiers, like no surcharge on debit cards, surcharge limited to what you actually paid and other such language buried in your merchant service agreement. The regulations are too many, making…
October 30, 2015 at 3:23 pm
Lighthouse Christian Products Co., Schaumburg, Ill., recalled two ceramic mugs due to a potential burn hazard. The mugs—the "Pastor's Wife" model (18208) and "Serve with Gladness" model (18209)—were sold at Family Christian Stores, Lifeway Christian Stores, Mardel and other Christian…
October 30, 2015 at 2:57 pm
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: Things are starting to get spooky in Philadelphia. We're keeping an eye out for any black cats on the way home.) Last week, Quality Logo Products won for the…
October 30, 2015 at 1:55 pm
Throwing an interception on the Seattle Seahawks' final offensive play of Super Bowl XLIX hasn't seemed to hurt Russell Wilson's popularity, at least when it comes to merchandising. According to the latest data from the NFL Players Association, Wilson is the NFL's retail leader through the first two quarters of the fiscal year (March 1…
October 29, 2015 at 5:59 pm
I am writing this piece on a business trip like I've never taken before. In the past, I've traveled a bit, presenting education sessions at trade shows and regional associations. I've attended amazing conferences, like the PPAI North American Leadership Conference. This year, I'm attending the ASI Power Summit. The relationships that are nurtured and…
October 29, 2015 at 3:30 pm
Top Brands Inc., Oshkosh, Wis., a supplier of products to the premium-incentive and promotional products industries, announced the sale of the company to two industry veterans, Pam and Gary Slavonic. The couple has an extensive background in the industry. Pam started her career as an incentive buyer for Dr. Pepper, and transitioned to senior buyer at…
October 29, 2015 at 1:34 pm
A Brand Company, Charlotte, N.C., today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Roanoke, Virginia-based promotional marketing organization Design Accessories Inc. The deal includes the company’s two subsidiaries, Design Marketing and PerformanceLink Systems Inc. Design Marketing, a promotional marketing distributor, will fold into BrandAlliance in early 2016, when Activate! Promotions + Marketing…
October 28, 2015 at 5:40 pm
Sweda Company LLC, City of Industry, Calif., announced the appointment of Kellie Claudio as the senior vice president of sales and marketing, and Ryan Scott as the director of sales. Claudio has more than 25 years of experience in…
