HanesBrands Inc., Winston-Salem, N.C., the official apparel supplier of the National Park Foundation and a premier partner of the Find Your Park/Encuentra Tu Parque movement, celebrated National Park Week at the Alternative Apparel retail store in Venice, Calif. From…
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HUB Promotional Group’s HUB Pen Company, Braintree, Mass., announced the addition of Shannon Fitzgerald to its award winning customer service team. Fitzgerald came to HUB Pen last year with 10 years of experience serving customers. She started working at her family’s restaurant before she was 13, and went on…
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IMAGEN Brands, Mason, Ohio, announced the addition of Lisa Brooks as vice president of marketing. Brooks comes to IMAGEN Brands from outside the promotional products industry, holding leadership roles in consumer packaged and durable goods organizations representing home fragrance, stationary, art and crafts, baby gear, and adult beverage categories.…
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Promotional Products Association International (PPAI), Irving, Texas, named Reps. Warren Davidson (R-OH) and Scott DesJarlais (R-TN) the association’s 2019 Legislators of the Year. The award will be presented during the PPAI Legislative Education and Action Day (L.E.A.D.), May 15-16, in Washington, D.C.…
Read MoreWhat FAM Can Do For Your Business By now you’ve probably heard of our Fashion Apparel Masterclass, or FAM for short. For those who love higher learning, we had you at “masterclass,” but for others, the phrase “online learning” might have the opposite effect. Well, the initial masses have made their way through the program…
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PromoTemps, Chesterfield, Mo., a staffing and temp agency to the promotional products industry, opened its doors last week. Through PromoTemps, promotional products industry companies and professionals will be able to hire experienced industry support staff on a temporary, hourly basis. “We’re thrilled to bring PromoTemps to the promotional products industry,” Kevin McHargue, CEO of PromoTemps, said in a press release. “Finally, you can get expert support, when you need it, on…
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There’s something about sweets that puts a big smile on anyone’s face. Who would say “no” to a box of chocolates? Definitely not us! To satisfy your sweet tooth (and your clients’), here are some of our favorite promotional chocolate, candy and mint items. Embossed Mint Tin by Chocolate Inn/Taylor & Grant Available in three…
Read MoreEveryone has a story to tell, including brands. Whether it’s one that conveys encouragement like Nike’s “just do it” slogan, or one that inspires individuality like Apple’s “think different” campaign, stories are the messages that connect us. They make people, products and brands more approachable and relatable. And while brand storytelling may be a relatively…
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The Pro Towels Family of companies, including Pro Towels, Kanata Blanket Company, Superior and Neet Feet, has donated $1,000 to the Abbeville Promise Program, a higher education scholarship program committed to helping students in the Abbeville County, S.C., area. The scholarship program was established by the Freshwater Coast Community Foundation to help bring access to…
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Tim Brown, executive director for Quality Certification Alliance, joined the show to tell us why brand safety matters to modern promo buyers (and why it’s a big opportunity for business), and give us more details on QCA’s new participation model and recent rebrand. Plus, Sean and Brendan discuss how Disney’s latest Star Wars theme parks merchandise might lead to a cup-holder crisis!…
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