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You get a call one morning from a marketing manager referred to you by one of your customers. She desperately needs 7,500 tote bags for an event the following week and wants to know if you can deliver.

PPAI and SAAC today announced that they have come to terms on an agreement to produce PPAI's brand. at The 2012 SAAC Show, August 8-9, 2012, at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, California.

This week, Promo Marketing is looking at the stories that helped define 2011. Today's issue focuses on politics and what part they played for promotional products professionals this year.

Since the early aughts, reusable bags have turned the routine and mechanical chore of food shopping into something with a seriously compelling layer of marketing opportunity.

I've identified six big changes that challenge those who resist change. How would you rank order them in terms of the impact on your business?

Atlanta-based Boxercraft recently donated a total of 6,000 new garments to the ten winners of its “Bring Comfort to Your Community” charity contest. The 10 winners each received a variety of Boxercraft apparel and accessories to donate to their chosen charity.

Towel Specialties, Baltimore, announced a licensing agreement with Board Towelz. While Board Towelz will continue to maintain its retail presence, Towel Specialties now serves as the sole industry supplier for the patented surfboard-shaped towels. ls.

Source Abroad Inc., Ingelwood, California, a supplier of promotional merchandise, was ranked No. 2287 on the Inc. 500/5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America.

San Diego-based All-In-One announced it is a sponsor of the SAAC Show in Long Beach, Calif. At the show, August 3 to 5, distributors who visit All-In-One in booth can the company's new products, along with the chance to win prizes.

Bridgeport, Connecticut-based Prime Line announced it is a supporting sponsor of The SAAC Show, Aug. 4 to 5 at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, Calif. Prime Line will be highlighting the companies Flexi-Vases through the sponsorship.