Vantage Apparel announced it has acquired full-service European corporate apparel supplier Lynka, headquartered in Poland. According to Vantage, the acquisition will make it the largest global supplier and decorator of corporate apparel—offering its decoration services worldwide…
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Spector & Co. Announces Appointment of Kippie Helzel and Bruce Curry
Spector & Co. announced the hiring of industry veterans Kippie Helzel and Bruce Curry. “It’s not every day that you can land talent like Kippie and Bruce, and we feel very fortunate that they’ve both decided to join our team at the same time,” said Rob Spector, CEO of Spector & Co….
Read More‘The Promo Guy’ Swire Ho on How to Make Yourself a Go-To Promo Expert (and Why You Should)
Swire Ho goes by “The Promo Guy,” part of a carefully crafted online presence that helps position him as the go-to expert for all things promo. Swire joined the show to explain the enormous benefits this approach has had for his business and share some strategies he uses to generate leads and create meaningful business connections online…
Read MoreMaple Ridge Farms Expands Team With Four Hires
Maple Ridge Farms, Mosinee, Wis., announced an expansion of its full-time team. Joining the supplier are Krista Polka, sales; Mikelti Metropulos, sales; Cheri Dassow, customer service; and Julia Schultz, creative services…
Read MoreOne Way to Handle Supply Chain Issues With Clients? Brutal Honesty
“Your third option is you don’t get your beach towels in time for your event.” That’s a phrase none of our clients want to hear. Nor a phrase any of us wants to say. But supply shortages are everywhere. And it’s not just promo. What’s the best way to manage clients successfully through this season?…
Read MoreFacilis Cares Initiative Raises More Than $12,000 for Nashville Youth
The two organizations benefiting from the initiative are both dedicated to children in the Nashville community. The Gabe’s Chemo Duck program supports children and families living with cancer, while the United Way of Greater Nashville’s Stuff the Bus program provides essential school supplies to students in need…
Read MorePPAI Announces Dale Denham as President and CEO
The PPAI board of directors announced that Dale Denham, MAS+ has been named as the new president and CEO of PPAI. Robert (Bob) McLean, Jr., who has been serving as interim president as well as executive vice president for the last six months, will continue as executive vice president…
Read MorePCNA Hires Bill Peterson as VP of Sales
Polyconcept North America (PCNA) announced this week that Bill Peterson has joined the company as vice president of sales. With more than 30 years of sales experience, Peterson comes to PCNA from Direct Sourcing Solutions, where he was vice president of sales and chief revenue officer…
Read MoreAIA Welcomes 10 New Distributors to Owner Community
AIA Corporation (AIA), Appleton, Wis., recently welcomed 10 distributors to its community of nearly 300 independent owners and more than 3,000 supplier partners: AGLife Marketing, Bridge Marketing Group, Day One Promotions, Donorfield, Gold Country Marketing, HYGO Branding, Impressive Print and Promotions, Premier Enterprises, Professional Promotional Products and Seattle Swag. Together, these distributors will bring more…
Read More3 Ways to Incorporate Spirit Accessories in Your Back-to-School Promotions This Fall
After more than a year of virtual learning in many places across the country, this fall could be the first school year that is in-person full-time since the class of 2019 graduated. Classrooms abruptly became virtual in 2020 and have been a hybrid mix this school year as places across the country return to in-person…
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