Promotional Professionals Association of Chicago (PPAChicago) recently announced its 2014 Board of Directors. Newly elected directors David Falato (Jack Nadel International, distributor), Colleen Krause (Summit Group, distributor) and Stephanie Bookbinder (Jetline) will join current directors Jaime Becker (Gill Line) and Kamil Dys (Pacesetter Awards).
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Chocolate Inn/Taylor & Grant Employee Nominated for Customer Service Award
Randi Matsil, sales support coordinator for Chocolate Inn/Taylor & Grant, Freeport. N.Y., was nominated for the 2014 PAPPA Liberty Award for Supplier Customer Service of the Year. Matsil has worked there for two years.
Read MoreBall Pro Acquires Scramble Pic Patent
Edna Bingham, president of Scramble Ease, Garland, Texas, sold her Scramble Pic patent to Ball Pro Promotional Group, Eden Prairie, Minn. The Scramble Pic was designed for easy golf ball pickup during scramble golf, a multiplayer golf game typically played during charity tournaments.
Read MoreThe Flesh Company Unveils New Logo, Website
For 2014, The Flesh Company, Parsons, Kan., released an updated logo and launched a new website.
“2013 was a celebration year for us, but now it’s time to move on,” Roger Buck, Flesh’s marketing director, said. “Our new website will offer distributors better access to our capabilities and education materials. This includes easy registration for our INSIGHTS newsletter and blog.”
Read More3 Valentine’s Day Promotions Perfect for Bars and Restaurants
Valentine’s Day. Due to humanity’s fundamental desire to be loved, and equally fundamental desire to not be that person watching CSI reruns with 19 adopted cats, it’s a big holiday for places that serve alcohol or otherwise do their best to slay the great and terrible specter of human loneliness. Know a few bars or restaurants that might be throwing some date-night events to defeat one of life’s great existential challenges? Maybe they’d be interested in a few of the items here.
Read MorePM Video Battle: SnugZ USA’s Lanyards Versus Gill Studios Techno-mullets
In this week’s video battle, the current champion SnugZ USA faces off against the mulleted, Euro techno-inspired might of Gill Studios’ “What Does Bum Box Say?” Who will triumph? Only your votes can decide!
Read MoreVitronic Promotional Group Announces 100th Birthday Celebration
Vitronic Promotional Group recently announced that it will be celebrating its 100th birthday all year long by giving distributors cutting-edge ideas and creative promotions.
Read MoreBodek and Rhodes Debuts New Enhanced Booth During 2014 Trade Show Season
Bodek and Rhodes, a distributor of imprintable apparel based in Philadelphia, unveiled its new trade show booth during January’s ASI event in Orlando, Fla. Boasting 33 percent more space than last year’s version, the booth features a new, retail-inspired design.
Read MoreProforma Media & Print Solutions Acquires Advertising Concepts
Proforma Media & Print Solutions, New Braunfels, Texas, recently announced it has acquired Advertising Concepts, a San Antonio-based promotional products distributor. Terms of the deal were not announced.
Read MoreBIC Graphic Launches BIC Super Clip Pen
BIC Graphic, Clearwater, Fla., recently announced the launch of the BIC Super Clip. The new twist-action retractable pen features an extra large clip, perfect for britePix—BIC’s proprietary, photographic-quality imprint technology that brings brand messages to life.
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