Soap-on-a-rope? Unless you fear disinfectant thieves, not the most useful product. Bullet’s Ballpoint Pen-On-A-Rope? Useful for any number of things, like writing your name on your soap so no one else steals it. Unless you really dig that Irish Spring medallion look.
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PPAI Presents New Board Directors And Officers for 2012
PPAI announced its new board officers and directors late Tuesday. The new board officers and directors will begin their terms immediately following The PPAI Expo 2012.
Read MoreFree Digital Version of 2011 Gift Guide Catalog Released
Promo Marketing today introduced the 2011 Gift Guide, an end-buyer catalog featuring the hottest seasonal products distributed in a digital format. The Gift Guide features a wide range of holiday products for the biggest selling season of the year.
Read MoreLast Chance to Sign Up for Tomorrow’s Free Norwood & BIC Graphic Webinar, “Selling Recognition and Incentives Programs”
There’s still time to sign up for tomorrow’s free webinar, “Selling Recognition and Incentives Programs,” part of Promo Marketing’s exclusive Norwood & BIC Graphic Selling Series.
Read MorePPAI Announces New Board Directors
Promotional Products Association International (PPAI), Irving, Texas, today announced its new board directors. The new directors will begin their terms immediately following The PPAI Expo 2012.
Voting member distributor and supplier companies cast votes for two distributors and two suppliers from a field of eight candidates for election to the PPAI Board of Directors, class of 2016.
The two suppliers elected are: Rick Brenner, CEO of Prime Line, Bridgeport, Conn., and Natalie Townes, MAS, marketing and special projects manager for Shepenco, Shelbyville, Tenn. The two distributors elected are: Janie Gaunce, owner of Grapevine Designs LLC, Lenexa, Kan., and Julia Wright, MAS, owner of Wright Choice Promotions, Phoenix, Ariz.
The Board of Directors is the governing body for PPAI and plays a major role in directing its strategic activities, adopting policies and approving budgets to carry out the work of the Association.
“This Board brings together a talented group of dedicated professionals with diverse insights into finance, sales, management and association expertise,” said Paul Bellantone, CAE, PPAI president and CEO. “With their combined experiences and extensive industry network, this team of volunteer leaders provides PPAI with the essential tools we need to realize our vision and advance the interests of the promotional products industry.”
Check back at PromoMarketing.com tomorrow for more information.
Read MoreMagnets.com Launches New Business Card Magnet Division
Indeed, gone are the days of “one size fits all.” Seeking to provide an unparalleled user experience and American-made product offering, Magnets.com today introduced its newest division: American Business Card Magnets.
Read MoreRelyco Grows Customer Base in Third Quarter of 2011 by 37 Percent
Relyco a leading provider of value-added business printing and payment solutions, today announced that the company grew its customer base in the just-completed third quarter by 37 percent compared to the same quarter last year.
Read MoreProduct of the Day: Golf Divot Repair Tool from Sanders Manufacturing
When your boss asks why you’re looking at golf products at work, in October, during the busiest selling season, you need a good excuse. “My client wants the Golf Divot Repair Tool from Sanders Manufacturing” is a good one. “I lost my golf bag after seven scotches in the clubhouse” is not.
Read MoreProduct of the Day: Healthtag Pill Box from Bay State Specialty Company
Every day, there is one thing I’m guaranteed to remember and one thing I’m guaranteed to forget. I always remember to grab my keys before I leave the house. I always forget to eat healthy, exercise, take medication or do anything good for me. At least Bay State Specialty Company is trying to help me with the Healthtag Pill Box.
Read MoreThe Book Company Becomes Supplier for Barnes & Noble’s Ecosystem Journals
The Book Company, Delray Beach, Fla., announced that it has partnered with Barnes & Noble to supply their exclusive ecosystem journals to the promotional product industry.
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