Supplier News
July 13, 2016 at 6:15 pm
June was an action-packed month. Between fraudulent products, acquisitions and Brexit, we had a lot to talk about. In case you didn't have time to read up on all of the big stories, our very own Hannah Abrams broke it all down for you...
July 13, 2016 at 4:06 pm
Promotional Products Association International (PPAI), Irving, Texas, has announced the candidates for the PPAI board of directors, class of 2021 election. Distributor candidates are Mitch Rhodus, CAS, of Sterling, Illinois-based HALO Branded Solutions; and Danny Rosin, co-owner of Morrisville, North Carolina-based Brand Fuel Inc. Supplier candidates are Andrew Spellman, vice president of corporate channels at…
July 12, 2016 at 7:38 pm
Who are the new faces of promo? Promo Marketing is looking for young millennial leaders making strides and bringing their companies success in the promo world. If you know someone who is a hardworking, innovative up-and-comer, we want to know. If there's someone at your company who you want to honor, nominate your colleague for our New Face…
July 12, 2016 at 6:09 pm
Yesterday, we reported that Promotional Products Association International (PPAI), Irving, Texas, is launching its #GetInTouch campaign in September. The campaign, which will launch in conjunction with the Advertising Week event in New York City, will focus on the longevity and lasting effect of promotional…
July 12, 2016 at 5:40 pm
Promo Marketing, the Philadelphia-based leading provider of product and marketing information for distributor sales professionals, announced its 2017 Power Meeting dates. With Promo Marketing's Power Meeting a proven success in the industry, the 2017 Power Meetings are sure to bring the same level of valuable opportunities to attending suppliers and distributors. Promo Marketing is pleased to…
July 11, 2016 at 5:02 pm
Last week, Ellco Promotions Inc., Boston, completed the acquisition of Westminster, Massachusetts-based supplier BossMark's promotional merchandise division, according to a press release. The Distributor Exchange, Wayland, Mass., announced the acquisition, as well as the fact that it facilitated the introduction and sale. Craig Pierce, president, founded his company in 2005, and Ellen S. Orne, president of…
July 8, 2016 at 3:09 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: Getting ready for my family vacation next week! Last time I was in Myrtle Beach, an alligator got in the ocean. So, hopefully that doesn't happen again.) Last…
July 8, 2016 at 2:40 pm
Prime Line, Bridgeport, Conn., announced the launch of its 2016 Awareness Collection across multiple digital platforms, including a digital catalog, a website landing page and a Facebook page. Prime’s awareness collection features many items to promote breast cancer awareness and other causes. The…
July 7, 2016 at 3:41 pm
Yeti Coolers Inc., an Austin, Texas-based manufacturer of drinkware and coolers, has been making headlines this year. First, the company sued Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Betonville, Ark., for patent infringement. Then, a couple stranded…
July 6, 2016 at 2:47 pm
S&S Activewear, Bolingbrook, Ill., announced that its warehouse in Olathe, Kan., is now open. The new, 473,000 sq. ft. facility began receiving goods in the spring, and started shipping to customers in May. The customer pick-up window opened June 15, making the company’s fourth location fully operational and increasing its combined warehouse size to 1.5…
