PPAI announced its 2021 Woman of Achievement recipient—Mary Jo Tomasini, MAS+, CEO and founder of CE Competitive Edge LLC, based in Stevensville, Mich. The PPAI Woman of Achievement award recognizes an individual who has led the way in the advancement of women in the industry, exhibited outstanding…
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John Michael Associates Inc. (JMA), a Woman-Owned Enterprise and full-service promotional marketing agency, acquired Creative Concepts Promotional Marketing (CC Promos). JMA’s current operation and organizational structure will remain in place as the CC Promos team and clients transition under the JMA brand…
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Registration has officially opened for the PRINTING United Expo 2021, taking place at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) in Orlando, Fla., on October 6-8. The expo show floor features a lively Apparel Zone, where attendees can make their own show T-shirt, listen to live industry podcasts and more…
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The Chesapeake Promotional Products Association (CPPA) honored regional performers at the annual Peake Awards Ceremony on May 21. The event was held virtually this year, in lieu of an in-person event. Each year, CPPA presents the Peake Awards to honor excellence and creativity in…
Read MoreWhether it’s a first kiss, winning a championship, high school graduation, traveling to a foreign country, or getting married, every life comes down to moments. These are the essential points in life we savor in the quiet hours alone or as we reminisce with family and friends. Put simply, moments weave through the complex tapestry…
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After more than a year of virtual interactions, AIA has hit the road, and will travel to more than 20 cities across the country to meet with owners as part of its new AIA On the Road Again initiative. During the next four months, members of AIA’s Leadership and Owner Success teams will host small-group,…
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Dan Lunoe will be joining Los Angeles-based BAMKO as a business development executive. Lunoe has been one of the highest-producing sales reps in the industry for the last several years, and generated more than $5.5 million in sales in 2020. Lunoe will be relocating to Florida, where he will focus on the acquisition of large enterprise accounts on BAMKO’s behalf…
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Barker Specialty is on the leading edge of the NFT movement, already exploring how and where they fit in promo and experimenting with their own NFTs. The company is also working to spread the word about NFTs, educating clients and industry peers. Gerry and Max Barker joined the show to tell us more and take us through the exciting possibilities for promo…
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You’re a professional curator. That’s a surprise to some of you, but that’s what you are. Every day, you sort, sift and select specific products from thousands of options in our industry and then assemble them into collections to present to a client. This is why it’s somewhat baffling that as an industry of professional curators, we’ve never tried to codify the craft of curation…
Read MoreA tech company located in Montreal is looking to focus on the importance of the health and wellness of their employees by supplementing traditional programs that are currently in place. Their objective is to help create a positive work environment, enhancing employee satisfaction and loyalty. The solution? Drop-shipped wellness kits…
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