Like many promo distributors during the pandemic, The Identity Source has found success in kitting, assembling swag boxes for clients’ virtual events. But the company has taken a unique approach that elevates its “Event in a Box” program to another level. Patrick Wyant, business development manager for The Identity Source, told us how…
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Bella+Canvas to Host Transformative One-Day Virtual Event
Bella+Canvas, Los Angeles, will host its all-new Bella+Canvas Digital Experience on April 29, 2021. This unique, one-day virtual event includes sales-boosting sessions and a virtual trade show space featuring the latest product trends. As a major event highlight, serial entrepreneur and social media mogul Gary Vaynerchuk will share his no-nonsense business-building insights during an intimate…
Read MoreKevin Pollack Joins HALO as Chief Operating Officer
HALO Branded Solutions, Sterling, Ill., announced today that Kevin Pollack has been named chief operating officer. Pollack joins HALO after 17 years in key operational and commercial leadership roles with Stericycle, a multi-billion-dollar leader in the health care services industry. He most recently served as senior vice president of global sales operations and strategic markets.…
Read MoreOut of Sight, Out of Mind?
“The environmental crisis” is one of those phrases that we hear, but don’t necessarily understand the weight that it holds. The “out of sight, out of my mind” saying holds true for this ongoing ecological dilemma: If we can’t see all the damage being done on a daily basis, or if things aren’t collapsing altogether,…
Read MoreHPG Launches New Exclusive Partnerships With Nomatic and Pladra
HPG, Braintree, Mass., announced two new exclusive partnerships with consumer brands Nomatic and Pladra. HPG will be the first to offer promo-industry access to the two award-winning retail brands under the HPG Exclusive line launched in February 2021. Nomatic and Pladra styles will be available at…
Read MoreOtter Products Continues Day of Giving During Pandemic
In the midst of a global pandemic, one thing remains constant: Otter Products, Fort Collins, Colo., will close its doors in all global locations for a day of volunteering—safely in-person and virtually. In partnership with the OtterCares Foundation, closed2open pauses all Otter Products operations around the world for one day to allow employees to make…
Read MoreAre You Ready for the Boom?
Consider this small window of opportunity—now—the biggest moment of your future. The Financial Times called it a “once-in-a-century” boom. Nobel-winning economist Paul Krugman calls this imminent moment coming out of COVID a big bounce followed by a long boom. Many are predicting a second roaring twenties. But it won’t boom for all. Why?…
Read MoreSanMar Recognized as a U.S. Best-Managed Company
SanMar Corporation, Issaquah, Wash., announced that it has been selected as a 2021 U.S. Best-Managed Company. Sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, the program recognizes outstanding U.S. private companies and the achievements of their management teams. The 2021 designees are U.S. private companies that have demonstrated excellence in strategic planning and execution;…
Read MoreStorm Duds Raingear Hires Multi-Line Rep Beata Miller
Storm Duds Raingear, Attleboro, Mass., announced the addition of multi-line representative Beata Miller of Jules Scheck Associates. Miller will represent Storm Duds Raingear and share the territory with Michael Bender to expand the company’s services to its growing partner distributors. Miller joins Storm Duds Raingear with more than a…
Read MoreIn-Person Events Are Back. Is Your Brand Ready?
Brighter days lie just ahead, as in-person trade shows slowly return, sports teams welcome fans back to the stands and more summer events are announced each day. Optimism fills the air with events coming back in 2021, and you need to be ready to represent your brand. SnugZ USA is here to help with everything…
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