Showdown Displays, Brooklyn Center, Minn., announced the creation and introduction of its exclusive, interactive virtual showroom. The Showdown Displays Virtual Showroom is an innovative virtual environment that provides an interactive and informative user experience. The showroom uses a web-based platform, allowing it to be shared across multiple locations and geographies, all while supporting an unlimited…
Read MoreThe year of 2020 had a lot of unexpected obstacles, but many people still counted down to some relatively normal New Year’s resolutions, like getting in shape or losing weight—though they may add hopes of being closer than 6 feet to loved ones as well. The start of the year is usually flooded with new…
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HPG, Braintree, Mass., announced the promotion of Jason Lucash to chief development officer, the promotion of Trina Bicknell to chief revenue officer, and the onboarding of Antonio “Tony” Gaston as HPG’s chief operating officer. Prior to serving as HPG’s senior vice president of marketing and innovation sine 2018, Lucash…
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Participating in charity fundraisers during the holiday season has become a long-standing tradition with the Support Team Members at the Proforma Worldwide Support Centers in Cleveland, Ohio, and Tampa, Fla. Each year, team members pull together to collect an abundance of donations for children and families in the local area and to help spread holiday…
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Gemline, Lawrence, Mass., announced today a strategic long-term partnership with Atlanta-based Newell Custom Writing Instruments. Gemline will be the first supplier partner to offer the Paper Mate and Sharpie brands to the promotional products industry in the U.S. The partnership increases Newell’s reach in the industry, expands Gemline’s presence in the sizable writing instrument product…
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Storm Creek, Eagan, Minn., announced last week that it contributed a record $51,557 to charity in the fourth quarter of 2020. “Giving back is woven into the fabric of who we are,” said Storm Creek CEO and owner Teresa Fudenberg. “This year, more than ever, charities struggled for much-needed contributions to serve those in need.…
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Koozie Group (previously BIC Graphic North America), a portfolio company of H.I.G. Capital, has announced the completion of the acquisition of IMAGEN Brands with the support of H.I.G. IMAGEN Brands, whose companies include Vitronic and Crown, is a Top 40 hard goods supplier, recognized as a leader in service and decoration innovation. It is also…
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Sportsman Cap & Bag, Kansas City, Mo., has added two retro-inspired, coton/polyester blend truckers from the brand Legacy. “Trucker demand has been at an all-time high,” said Dan Saferstein, president of Sportsman Cap & Bag. “The popularity and cool factor of today’s truckers makes them a top choice for any industry, event or occasion. Sine…
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HPG Brands, Braintree, Mass., announced the addition of Nick Lateur as director of national accounts for the supplier’s Specialty Channel, which currently includes Batch & Bodega and HandStands PROMO. “HPG is an innovative and progressive group that continually pushes the limits of advertising specialties,” Lateur said. “HandStands and Batch…
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Rymax, Pine Brook, N.J., announced the appointment of Alysa McKenna to the position of senior director of marketing and communications. McKenna returns to Rymax, having previously served as the company’s marketing and public relations manager from 2017 to 2019. In addition to her prior tenure at Rymax, McKenna brings…
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